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The Best Trattorias in Rome

8 Restaurants

Guardians of regional cuisine and culinary savoir-faire, the best trattorias in Rome staunchly preserve traditional recipes and authentic decor amid the melting pot of influences that have left their mark in the Italian capital across the ages. Below, discover some of the city’s top trattorias where a relaxed setting and comforting food are always on the menu.

Updated on 07 November 2024

Domenico dal 1968

via Satrico 23, 00183 Rome

€ · Roman

Enjoy this authentic neighborhood restaurant with no frills, where all the attention is focused on the excellent cuisine. Dishes are either announced at your table or chalked up on a blackboard, offering a choice of fish options and typical Roman specialties.

Hosteria Grappolo d'Oro

piazza della Cancelleria 80, 00186 Rome

€ · Roman

This long-established restaurant behind Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome specializes in delicious, classic Roman cuisine, which is generous, seasonal, and of excellent quality. House specialties include cacio e pepe tonnarelli pasta and Roman-style lamb.

L'Osteria della Trippa

via Goffredo Mameli 15, 00153 Rome

€ · Cuisine from Lazio

Wooden furniture, a warm welcome, and a convivial atmosphere combine at this perfect example of a neighborhood trattoria in Trastevere, where tripe takes pride of place on the menu, along with a whole host of delicious specialties from Rome and the Lazio region.

Romanè

via Cipro 106, 00136 Rome

€ · Roman

A simple trattoria in a little-visited area behind the Vatican, Romanè serves delicious cuisine with a focus on Roman traditions and seasonal ingredients, to which the chef adds just a few original and imaginative touches.

Trattoria Pennestri

via Giovanni Da Empoli 5, 00154 Rome

€ · Cuisine from Lazio

At this friendly, beautifully kept restaurant in the Ostiense district, a young, close-knit, and professional team serve daily specials made from delicious, market-fresh ingredients. The menu also features a few typical staples, especially among the traditionally Roman first courses.

Armando al Pantheon

salita de' Crescenzi 31, 00186 Rome

€€ · Roman

Situated in the heart of Rome, Armando has been a bastion of Roman cuisine for more than 60 years. All the classic regional favorites are served here and cooked to perfection, such as quinto quarto (offal, including lamb coratella d’abbacchio), a few fish dishes, and some recipes inspired by ancient Rome. Sommelier Fabiana Gargioli ensures that guests enjoy the best wine pairing, with a preference for organic labels.

Poldo e Gianna Osteria

vicolo Rosini 6/7, 00186 Rome

€ · Roman

Just a stone’s throw from the Parliament building, this trattoria is named after the owner’s grandparents who opened the restaurant more than 30 years ago. The cuisine is inspired by Roman traditions, which are reinterpreted with modern techniques and the occasional innovative twist. An impressive wine list and attractive outdoor space for summer dining complete the picture.

Roscioli

via dei Giubbonari 21, 00186 Rome

€€ · Roman

The carbonara served at this restaurant is one of the best in Rome, though the menu also features other authentic Roman specialties. There’s a small boutique where you can buy top-quality gastronomic items from Italy and further afield.

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