Best restaurants in Rome

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People recommend Roscioli, a historic Roman deli-restaurant, and diners praise its pasta, with some singling out the carbonara. The recommendations pool Roscioli's different venues. Many say to book well ahead, and some mention queues. It also draws criticism: a number of diners find the sit-down restaurant underwhelming, mediocre or overrated, and one says television coverage has made it seem better than it is.

Restaurant

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People strongly recommend this Trastevere trattoria, and many diners praise the food, and the carbonara and amatriciana are both named. The main caveat is the wait: many commenters warn about long queues, and some advise arriving before opening. One commenter says the crowd is largely tourists, and others point to social-media hype.

Trastevere

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Most commenters recommend Tonnarello, and a couple singled out its amatriciana and a couple its carbonara. The main caveat is the crowd: some commenters describe long queues, though one says the line moves quickly, and several call it a tourist trap. One commenter finds the pasta mediocre and another the ingredients lacking, while one diner found the meal disappointing but rated the tiramisu highly.

Trastevere

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People are divided on Osteria da Fortunata. Many single out the carbonara, some the fresh pasta, and individual diners praise the amatriciana, the ravioli and the homemade food. Others call it a tourist trap, warn of long queues fuelled by social-media fame, or found the food disappointing. One commenter notes that arriving early in the afternoon meant no wait.

Piazza Navona

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People recommend Armando al Pantheon: many diners rate the cooking highly, a couple single out the amatriciana, and a couple the tripe. Many say tables are hard to get, so book ahead. Not everyone agrees: two diners found the food underseasoned or the pasta overcooked, some think it has slipped from its earlier standard. One diner finds it acceptable but unremarkable, and one commenter calls it overrated.

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People recommend this Testaccio trattoria, and some speak well of its cacio e pepe, with one diner calling the amatriciana outstanding. Some describe it as authentic. Others are less keen: a couple of commenters find it touristy, one thinks the quality has slipped, and one warns against it in favour of nearby Testaccio alternatives.

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People recommend Seu Pizza Illuminati, and several commenters rate its pizza among the best they have eaten, with a couple praising the dough and toppings. One diner says its unconventional tiramisu is the best they have had. One commenter notes the style is not traditional Neapolitan, a couple find the crust very light, and one feels it may be a bit far from the centre. Booking ahead is advised, since the place is very small with few seats and lines of tourists.

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People recommend Emma, a pizzeria near Campo de' Fiori, and a couple of commenters single out its carbonara. One diner calls the Margherita the best they have had, and another praises the amatriciana and fresh fettuccine. One commenter describes it as upscale without feeling touristy, while another feels it is past its prime and one adds that it is mostly tourist-driven.

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Most commenters recommend this Trastevere restaurant, and many single out its cacio e pepe; one diner says that dish alone is worth a return trip. One commenter calls the gnocchi with clams and the oxtail incredible. Opinions on the cacio e pepe are mixed, with a couple saying it was drier than other versions, and one diner had a poor meal with dried-out meatballs. A reservation is advised.

Trastevere

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People recommend this restaurant, with one naming it their top choice for trippa alla romana and others praising the fried artichokes and the pasta. Opinion on its location varies: most place it in Testaccio, while one places it by Piazza dei Quiriti, near Prati. One diner found the carbonara rich and salty, and one diner ranks it ahead of Felice.

Testaccio

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Many commenters recommend L'Elementare, and a few point specifically to the Trastevere branch. Several praise the pizza as very good, and one diner noticed mostly locals in the room. A commenter says the supplì are good, including a lasagna version. One commenter preferred Pizzeria Emma and liked L'Elementare less.

Trastevere

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People name Piatto Romano in Testaccio as a favourite, and one praises its vegetable dishes and wild herbs. A couple of diners rate the amatriciana highly, and one diner calls the carbonara their all-time favourite. Caveats are practical: booking ahead is advised, walk-ins may face a line, and one commenter says it sits a bit outside the centre but is worth the trip.

Testaccio

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People recommend Taverna Trilussa in Trastevere, with one praising its bucatini and another planning dinner there for the amatriciana. One diner says they loved it, and reservations are advised.

Trastevere

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People recommend this trattoria in Monti for traditional Roman cooking. One diner praises the pasta, and another calls the carbonara the best they had in Italy. Booking advice differs: some advise reserving ahead, while one says no reservation is required, though a queue is often mentioned.

Monti

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Diners praise the pizza at Piccolo Buco, and it is named among the best pizzerias in Rome. Some mention long queues, and since the restaurant takes no reservations, advice is to arrive early. A couple of diners find it overhyped or overrated, and one says it is good but not the best in Rome.

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People recommend Luciano near Campo de' Fiori mainly for its carbonara, which several call the best they have eaten, and one diner singles out the tartare as excellent. Several describe a strong visit overall. Two diners found the carbonara disappointing, and one commenter cautions that holiday fixed menus tend to be weaker.

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People recommend Mimi et Coco, with one diner calling the pasta the best they had and another saying its carbonara beat all others they have eaten. One commenter finds it somewhat touristy but rates the food as acceptable, and another found it busy on a later visit.

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Overall, commenters recommend Dar Poeta in Trastevere, and many single out its pizza. One diner describes the spot as small and hidden, and singles out its calzones. Caveats: one commenter found it fell short of expectations after a pizza meal at SEU, and another notes its pizza departs from the Roman style although they still enjoy it.

Trastevere

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People recommend this Casaletto trattoria, and one commenter singles out the gnocchi served on Thursdays. One diner liked the daily specials and had no problems on their visit. One commenter, though, says quality has slipped since it became popular on social media and calls it a tourist trap.

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People recommend La Montecarlo, and a couple of commenters praise its thin, crisp Roman-style pizza; one adds that the fried rice balls are also very good. Two commenters say it draws mostly local crowds. One commenter warns that it is essentially a pizzeria rather than a strong choice for pasta.

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People recommend CiPasso, and a few commenters describe it as outstanding or amazing. One diner said it was the best of their meals in Rome, and one suggests it for a fancier dinner as a change from typical Roman pasta.

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People recommend Poldo e Gianna, an osteria near Trevi Fountain, and two diners praise its carbonara. One commenter calls it an absolute gem, and reservations are advised. Several others describe it as a favourite, enjoyable or incredible.

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Many commenters recommend Spirito Divino in Trastevere, and a few single out its wine cellar. One diner who joined a food tour praised the pork stew, while another diner who went last week found the area less touristy.

Trastevere

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People recommend Da Baffetto, and several point to its Roman-style pizza. One commenter warns it is essentially a pizzeria, not a place for pasta. Some commenters note it is busy, and one says the queue still moves quickly.

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People recommend Osteria Bonelli for very Roman cooking, with one praising the fried cod, pasta and meatballs and another the mixed antipasti. Some note it is outside the centre. One commenter questions making the trip for its carbonara, arguing it is hard to tell apart from other well-known Roman spots, and booking ahead is advised.

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People recommend La Tavernetta 29, praising the food as tasty, plentiful and genuinely good; one diner says no meal there has been bad, and another calls it really underrated. One commenter describes it as an Instagram spot they enjoy. The main caveat is that a table for one was not accommodated, which one diner felt should have been made clear in advance.

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People recommend 50 Kalò, and a couple of commenters call its pizza the best they have had. Some say it sits outside the tourist areas, one placing it near Termini, and one notes it drew mostly local Italians on their visit. One commenter finds it solid but below the two Rome pizzerias they rank above it.

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People recommend Otello; the pin is its Trastevere restaurant, which is the one a couple of commenters name specifically, and one of them calls it unbeatable. One commenter praises the amatriciana and starters, and another enjoyed the pasta. One diner finds the atmosphere great but the food only alright.

Trastevere

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People recommend La Matriciana, and a couple of diners who ate there call it great. One commenter calls its simple carbonara and gricia very well made, another ranks it as the city's top pasta restaurant, and one prefers it to Armando. A reservation may be needed.

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People recommend La Soffitta Renovatio near the Vatican, and several commenters praise the food. A couple point to its gluten-free options, including gluten-free pizza, and one says they visited three times.

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People recommend Impiccetta in Trastevere, and several single out its generous pasta portions. One diner says even the smallest pasta serving is large, while another feels it is more of a locals' spot. A commenter who had lunch there notes it is easy to walk past if you don't know it is there.

Trastevere

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People recommend Trattoria Pennestri, and several say it was a highlight or among the best meals of their Rome trip. One commenter says it consistently delights, and one diner praises the wine and says the room blends residents and visitors. It sits a bit outside the centre, though commenters say it is worth the effort.

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People recommend Osteria La Quercia, and some diners praise the food. One diner says a recent meal was delicious in a calm setting, and another recalls great meals there.

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People recommend Ivo a Trastevere, and one commenter says its gricia was the best they have had. Some point to its pizza, one describing it as thin, crispy and Roman-style, and one diner calls the food excellent and suggests the tiramisu.

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People recommend Osteria Grappolo d'Oro. One commenter names it for classic Roman pasta and ranks its cacio e pepe first among the spots they tried, and another calls it not fancy but better than its modest look suggests.

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People recommend Pane e Salame, a sandwich and cured-meat spot, with one diner saying the sandwiches and meat boards were great and another finding the truffle sandwich outstanding after being seated right away. One commenter reports a line of people waiting for tables, though shorter than the All'Antico Vinaio queue, while a different commenter says there is barely a queue and it is worth it.

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People recommend Enoteca Bellini near Piazza Navona. One diner calls a dinner there their most memorable meal, and another, who once took family there, is glad to hear it is still great. One commenter suggests it as a treat, and another cautions that restaurants right on the piazza are tourist traps.

Piazza Navona

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People recommend Colline Emiliane for its Emilian cooking: one praises the homemade pasta, another the Bolognese pastas and veal, and one diner calls the tortellini en brodo better than versions they had elsewhere. A reservation is advised. One commenter loved a past visit but reports a later meal with cold, gluey pasta that they think was an off night, and another advises skipping its heavy food in mid-September heat.

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People recommend Dino e Tony, a restaurant in Prati. One commenter describes it as not aimed at tourists, and another says it consistently impresses. The main caveat comes from one diner, who says a recent visit felt tourist-oriented and that the place is becoming more touristy.

Prati

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People recommend Ad Hoc, with one commenter calling it their favourite dinner in the city and another praising its large wine selection. One diner had an excellent meal and says the kitchen handles food allergies well. Not everyone agrees: one diner enjoyed the atmosphere and the view over Circo Massimo but found the food overdone, with truffle on nearly everything, and rated it only okay. Booking is advised.

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Most commenters recommend Al42 by Pasta Chef in Monti, and some praise the pasta. One diner finds it touristy and busy, and another describes it as a very small, authentic spot. One commenter advises going right at opening because a line is expected, though it moves quickly.

Rione Monti

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People recommend the Testaccio branch of Il Nuovo Mondo. One commenter says it has a down-to-earth, old-school feel, and another calls it their top choice. A different commenter notes it is one of the few central spots where Romans outnumber tourists, and says to reserve ahead.

Testaccio

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People recommend Taverna Romana in Monti, with some praising the food and one ranking its coda alla vaccinara among the best meals they have had in Italy. One diner gave the food top marks. One commenter who often dines there says it is a small spot popular with locals and advises booking ahead or arriving when it opens, though they only visit outside peak season, so a current visit may differ.

Monti

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People recommend Ai Marmi in Trastevere, mainly for its thin, crisp Roman-style pizza. Some like the lively local feel, and one says there is usually a line but that the wait is worth it. One commenter says no reservation is needed.

Trastevere

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People recommend Alle Carrette, which sits near the Colosseum in Monti. Several praise the pizza, and one calls the food delicious and likes the courtyard. Commenters describe the pizza style differently: one calls it Neapolitan-style, while another calls it simple Roman pizza. One suggests it for a meal after an Ancient Rome tour.

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People recommend Pasta Eat for its pasta: one diner found the truffle version packed with flavour, and another rated each pasta they tried excellent. One local steers pasta-seekers away from Trastevere's tourist-heavy restaurants towards it, and one suggests it as an alternative with more options than a nearby pasta spot.

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People recommend La Tavernaccia da Bruno in Trastevere as a place to eat in Rome. One commenter suggests trying the roast pork, the pollo cacciatore or the pistachio cheesecake, and another wishes more people went there but is glad the crowds mostly skip it.

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People recommend Vanda, an osteria in Trastevere. One diner returned for Christmas Day after a Christmas Eve meal and noted a very large wine selection, another found a table easily and preferred it to Tonnarello, and one suggests the eggplant dish and pasta.

Trastevere

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People recommend Romanè, with one diner praising the carbonara and one singling out the pecorino dip. One diner was pleased with the food, and another recalls great meals there.

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People recommend La Gattabuia in Trastevere. Some single out the carbonara, and one diner says it was the best carbonara they had in Rome, also praising the flatbread with lardo. One commenter has been three times and says it never disappointed.

Trastevere

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People recommend La Pergola, the hotel restaurant, and some praise its striking views, with one singling out the evening ones. One diner ranks it among the finest meals they have eaten, and another recalls its carbonara-stuffed ravioli from an earlier visit as excellent. One commenter simply lists it among go-to Rome restaurants.

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People recommend Il Sorpasso, and a couple single out the wine. One commenter finds it a laid-back place for aperitivo, with good mozzarella and prosciutto, and another calls it very good though not a hidden gem. One commenter had a weaker visit, finding the pizza's crust hard and its toppings weak, with a long wait for menus.

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People recommend Trieste Pizza, with one commenter calling it a strong pick for a quick takeaway and one diner saying it is the best pizza they have ever had. A diner who visited repeatedly also recommends it, and another who was there during a Rome trip says they loved it. One commenter, not describing a visit of their own, says the Monti location is not very good.

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Some people praise the food here, with one diner calling it the best meal of their trip. A commenter also calls it a hidden gem. One diner found the meatballs dry and the sauces too salty and advises skipping it.