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This Rome guide brings together Chinese restaurants for different kinds of meals, from Xi’an-style street food and dumpling sharing to Sichuan cooking with pronounced spicy flavours. Location matters too: you can eat near Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Via Cavour or Termini, while casual takeaway and generous portions help when sightseeing shapes the schedule.
We reviewed Chinese restaurants in Rome and kept only the businesses that show real experience, have good reviews and give their details clearly.
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#1JiaMo Lab brings Xi’an-style Chinese street food to Via Bergamo in a compact, cozy setting. Its signature jiamo is a crisp, fried flatbread filled with juicy meat, available with pork, duck, chicken or beef, alongside dumplings and vegetable plates.
The street-style format suits a quick, informal meal, while the generous fillings make it a satisfying choice when you want something substantial without a formal restaurant pace.
#2Bao Bao Piazza Venezia is a convenient Chinese restaurant on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II for sharing a broad selection of dumplings, bao, noodles and soup. The menu includes pork, beef, vegetable and shrimp ravioli, with stir-fried noodles offering another easy route to a filling meal.
Its central location and all-day opening pattern make it useful for an informal stop while exploring the Piazza Venezia area.
#3KUNGFU EXPRESS is a welcoming Chinese restaurant on Via del Mascherino, well placed for a change of pace after a day around Rome’s historic sights. The cooking is fresh, rich in flavor and suited to diners wanting something beyond the usual Italian menu.
Sweet, attentive service and a pleasant dining room make it a comfortable choice for a casual lunch or evening meal.
#4XiangYueGe 香悦阁 offers straightforward Chinese cooking on Via Cavour, with a practical location for lunch before nearby sightseeing. Shrimp fried rice, beef chow mein and stir-fried vegetables are among the dishes that suit a satisfying, shareable meal.
Portions are generous, prices are reasonable and the cooking is notably restrained rather than oily, making it an easy stop during a busy day in central Rome.
#5Mr. Chan brings Chinese street food to Via della Lega Lombarda, with fresh ingredients, bold flavours and service running through lunch and dinner.
A multilingual ordering pad can show ingredients and allergens with clear icons, useful for navigating a broad menu, although the interface may require patience in English. The restaurant suits relaxed casual meals, with fast service and a modern ordering format adding to its distinctive character.
#6Bao’s House Chinese Restaurant Fontana di Trevi is a convenient choice beside the Trevi Fountain, offering simple, flavorful Chinese dishes in a relaxed setting. Its to-go boxes make unfinished portions easy to carry, which is useful during a sightseeing-heavy day.
The menu suits a quick meal, casual takeaway or an informal dinner when you want a break from Roman classics without leaving the city center.
#7Pork dumplings in spicy chilli oil
Old Chengdu Ristorante Cinese Sichuanese near Termini is a relaxed address for robust Sichuan cooking. The menu rewards adventurous ordering, from pork dumplings in spicy chilli oil to hot-and-sour vermicelli, duck blood vermicelli and fragrant cucumber dishes.
It is a strong match for diners seeking pronounced heat, generous seasoning and regional Chinese specialities in an informal setting, with lunch and dinner available daily.
#8Shaomai and steamed shrimp dumplings
华味居 Restaurant Chinese Huaweiju is a basic Chinese eatery on Via Filippo Turati, suited to diners seeking familiar, affordable dishes in the Termini area. Roasted duck, chicken skewers, seafood soup, shaomai and steamed shrimp dumplings give the menu plenty of variety, with the dumplings standing out as a particularly appealing order.
The casual format works best for an uncomplicated meal rather than a formal occasion.
#9Mi Ristorante Cucina Cinese Contemporanea offers a distinctive Chinese dining experience on Via Giovanni Botero, with unique dishes and a dedicated Chinese tea menu. Its contemporary approach is especially suited to diners looking beyond standard takeaway fare, including dishes such as a notably different beef-and-rice combination.
The restaurant currently concentrates service on Saturday lunch and dinner, making advance planning important for this limited schedule.
#10One Restaurant Roma on Via Tuscolana focuses on classic Chinese cooking with a particularly spicy profile. It is a useful choice for diners who actively enjoy heat and full-bodied flavours, though requests to reduce spice should be communicated with care.
The atmosphere is pleasant and the food can be deeply satisfying, making this a good destination for an unhurried meal beyond Rome’s central tourist routes.
#11Friendly multilingual service
Nest - Handmade Chinese Dumpling specializes in dim sum and handmade dumplings in a compact central-Rome setting. Xiao long bao and siu mai are the natural starting points, with mapo tofu adding a richer option for sharing.
Friendly multilingual service strengthens the welcoming atmosphere, making this a strong choice when you want a focused Chinese meal to break up a day of Italian sightseeing.
#12Fresh handmade dumplings
Cosy family atmosphere
Soho Dumpling Club brings fresh, handmade dumplings to Rome in a cosy, welcoming setting. The compact restaurant suits relaxed lunches, dinners and solo meals, with friendly service and staff ready to explain the menu in English. Dumplings are the natural starting point, with prawn toast and creative options such as truffle dumplings adding variety.
Dine in, take away or order delivery, including no-contact delivery. Its intimate size and strong demand make advance booking a sensible part of planning, particularly for groups. The relaxed atmosphere, accessible pricing and fresh preparation make it an appealing choice for casual meals with family or friends.
#13Tang Roma, beside Piazza Barberini, is a convenient central stop for flavourful Chinese cooking from late morning into the evening. Its dishes are described as authentic, aromatic and confidently spicy, while fragrant Thai rice is an unusual speciality worth seeking out.
The reasonable pricing and broad opening window make it practical for both a spontaneous meal and a relaxed dinner near the city’s shopping and sightseeing routes.
#14Restaurant Dumpling Bar on Piazza Antonio Meucci puts handmade-style dumplings at the centre of a laid-back Chinese menu. The wrappers are delicate yet pleasantly chewy, while the fillings are juicy and carefully seasoned.
Three dumpling varieties and shrimp udon noodles are especially appealing choices, with wok noodles adding another satisfying option. Reserve ahead when possible, particularly for evening meals, as the compact format can fill quickly.
#15Ristorante Cinese Wang Xiang Lou on Via del Viminale is a convenient, affordable choice near central Rome, particularly for travellers staying around the station area. Its extensive menu encourages sharing several dishes, with generous portions and flavoursome cooking making it easy to return and try more.
The relaxed, straightforward setting suits an informal lunch or dinner when dependable Chinese comfort food is the priority.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | JiaMo Lab | 4.9 | 2,088 | A substantial Chinese street-food meal |
| #2 | Bao Bao Piazza Venezia | 4.9 | 1,602 | Casual Chinese food near Piazza Venezia |
| #3 | KUNGFU EXPRESS | 4.7 | 1,419 | A casual break from Italian food |
| #4 | XiangYueGe 香悦阁Chinese Restaurant | 4.7 | 1,317 | Affordable Chinese lunches and generous portions |
| #5 | Mr. Chan | 4.7 | 858 | Casual Chinese street food and clear menu browsing |
| #6 | 包味鲜 Bao's House Chinese Restaurant Fontana di Trevi | 4.7 | 725 | Casual Chinese food between sightseeing stops |
| #7 | Old Chengdu Ristorante Cinese Sichuanese | 4.6 | 4,287 | Sichuan dishes and pronounced spicy flavours |
| #8 | 华味居 Restaurant Chinese Huaweiju | 4.6 | 2,189 | Casual Chinese meals near Termini |
| #9 | Mi Ristorante Cucina Cinese Contemporanea | 4.6 | 755 | Special-occasion contemporary Chinese dining |
| #10 | 一餐厅 罗马 One Restaurant roma | 4.6 | 630 | Diners who enjoy particularly spicy Chinese food |
| #11 | Nest - Handmade Chinese Dumpling | 4.7 | 334 | Dim sum |
| #12 | Soho Dumpling Club | 4.9 | 406 | Casual dumpling dinners |
| #13 | Tang Roma (Ristorante cinese) | 4.9 | 129 | Central Chinese meals with bold flavours |
| #14 | Restaurant Dumpling Bar | 4.5 | 2,050 | Dumpling-focused Chinese meals |
| #15 | Ristorante Cinese Wang xiang lou | 4.5 | 1,752 | budget-conscious Chinese meals |
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Use the map to compare restaurants with your route through Rome. Central options around Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain and Via del Mascherino work well between sights, while Via Milazzo and Via Filippo Turati are convenient for meals near Termini. Via Bergamo and Via della Lega Lombarda may suit a deliberate visit away from the busiest monuments.
Via Milazzo and Via Filippo Turati have convenient choices near Termini. Old Chengdu is a strong option for Sichuan dishes and spicy flavours, while Huaweiju offers familiar dishes, roasted duck, skewers, soup, shaomai and steamed shrimp dumplings.
Several options include dumplings, ravioli or bao, making them suitable for sharing. Bao Bao Piazza Venezia offers a broad selection, while JiaMo Lab focuses on street-food-style dishes with dumplings and vegetable plates. Huaweiju also includes shaomai and steamed shrimp dumplings.
Old Chengdu Ristorante Cinese Sichuanese near Termini is the clearest match for diners who enjoy heat. Its menu includes pork dumplings with spicy chilli oil, hot-and-sour vermicelli and other robustly seasoned regional dishes.
Yes. Bao’s House near the Trevi Fountain is useful for a quick meal or takeaway, while Bao Bao Piazza Venezia suits a central stop with dumplings, bao, noodles and soup. Street-food formats can also make the meal easier to fit into a busy day.
A contemporary Chinese restaurant with a more polished dining room may suit a special occasion better than a street-food counter or basic eatery. Check the current menu, seating atmosphere and reservation options before travelling, especially for an evening booking.
