Foccaceria del Massimo

This is an in formal little restaurant hiding behind a bunch of white Coca Cola umbrellas on the left side of the street just south of the Sephora (Sephora is on the corner across from Teatro Massimo). The locals frequent this place typically for lunch, so prepare for a bit of a crowd if you go there around lunchtime. The methodology of ordering is a little confusing – so here’s your tip: order what you want from the lady at the counter nearest the door, pay and then take your tickets (if provided depending on what you order) to the second window towards the back of the front room. In short, you are giving them a ticket to prove you paid for the pasta, vegetables, etc. that you ordered. Then, go find a seat – either in the front room or the back area.
Depending upon what you get, the prices are exceptional for «restaurant» food. And, at this restaurant, there are no extra service fees or anything. You simply pay the price you see, and the food is good. Not the best I’ve had, but solid and worth the price tag by far. You can get a portion of lasagna for 3 euros, a plate of baked pasta for the same (I had this and it was quite flavorful), a plate of ravioli for 4 euros… All in good portions. You can order a small side of veggies for 2 euros (I highly recommend the cauliflower if they have it), an arancini for 1,50 (needs extra salt though) and so on… I think the most expensive plate was still under 10 euros, so indulge! The food is clean and good, the service is strange but hospitable even if your Italian sucks, and the ambiance is authentic. The only downside is that they don’t have everything every day.
Bottom line: Without hesitation, go!