OK, so strictly speaking the Theater of Pompey (Teatro di Pompeo) is not an official sight, nor can you see all of it.
But one of Rome's great hidden gems is to nip into the basement dining rooms of Da Pancrazio Restaurant, which are installed in several of the marble arcades that made up this important (and now thoroughly buried) 55 BC landmark.
Just be polite about it and try to come before or after mealtimes—or, hey, why not stick around for lunch yourself?
The restaurant is moderately priced, and the amatriciana is actually quite good.
Via del Biscione, 73-74
tel. +39-06-6880-3686
Restaurant: Tues-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-11:00pm
Free
Roma Pass: No
Bus: 116, 116T, 46, 62, 64, 571,916,916F, N5, N15, N20
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Via del Biscione, 73-74
tel. +39-06-6880-3686
Restaurant: Tues-Sun 12:00pm-3:pm and 5:00pm-11:00pm
Free
Roma Pass: No
Bus: 116, 116T, 46, 62, 64, 571,916,916F, N5, N15, N20