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Old Bridge Gelateria

Located across the street from the Vatican City wall if you're following it from San Pietro towards the Vatican Museum. Very cheap.

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L'Insalata Ricca
Part of a Rome-based chain, offers good salads and other food to both tourists and locals.
Daily 12:00-15:30 & 18:00-23:30Cheap
Drink
Be.Re
Good selection of craft beers, many on tap. If you're a beer lover, it's definitely worth going. Some snacks too, try some Trapizzino (triangular filled pizza).
Daily 11:00-2:00
See
The Vatican Museum
One of the greatest art galleries in the world, the museum is most famous for its spiral staircase, the Raphael Rooms and the exquisitely decorated Sistine Chapel famous for Michelangelo's frescoes.
Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 (ticket office closes at 16:00), Sun closed (except last Sun of the month, when it is free, crowded, and open 09:00-14:00 with the last admission at 12:30). The museum is closed for holidays on Jan 1 and 6, Feb 11 and 22, Mar 19 and 28, Jun 29, Aug 15, Nov 1, and Dec 8 and 26€16 adults, €8 concessions. Additional €4 booking fee per ticket if booked online in advance. As of 2025, the number of visitors is extremely high and often the only tickets available to book online include a guided tour - €40 per person.
Eat
Pastasciutta
Quick pasta and pizza restaurant, and portions are large. Very cheap.
Mon-Sat 10:30-18:30 Sun 10:30-18:00