Felice a Testaccio
16 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/ItalyTravel, r/rome20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Felice a Testaccio | ROMA, Via Mastro Giorgio, 29, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Cacio e pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jigolden in r/ItalyTravel · Mar 2025
Named among the commenter's personal Rome favorites in a list of recommended restaurants.
- Recommendsu/Hex_7ac in r/rome · Jun 2026taste
Says this Testaccio spot does cacio e pepe really well, agreeing with another commenter's pick.
- Recommendsu/Rough-Berry7336 in r/rome · Jun 2026
Simply names this Testaccio restaurant as an answer to the cacio e pepe question.
- Recommendsu/stacity in r/rome · Oct 2024
Recommends it as an authentic local spot in Testaccio, based on what locals told them.
- Recommendsu/MassimoDecioMeridio in r/rome · May 2024taste
Listed among favourite Roman-cuisine spots in Testaccio.
- Recommendsu/Alexcc_2477 in r/rome · Jun 2025
Describes it as an old, well-known Roman restaurant.
- Recommendsu/hellothere1976 in r/rome · Nov 2025taste
Praises the cooking while noting the place draws many tourists.
- Recommendsu/redflamer in r/ItalyTravel · Jun 2025taste
Found the amatriciana outstanding and the cacio e pepe pleasant.
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- Recommendsu/double_dumpling in r/ItalyTravel · Mar 2025
Says the couple especially loves this place and names it as a Rome favourite.
- Recommendsu/Proud_Locksmith_7286 in r/rome · Dec 2023taste
Calls their final-day meal here, with cacio e pepe, meatballs and lamb, a wonderful finish.
- Recommendsu/Hour_Aardvark751 in r/rome · Nov 2026taste
Says the food there is really good.
- Caveatu/EJLRoma in r/rome · May 2026taste
Calls it the weakest pick on the list and says its quality has slipped badly.
- Recommendsu/PuzzleheadedLead9127 in r/rome · Sep 2025
Suggests it, with a heads-up that a reservation will be needed.
- Recommendsu/ProsciuttoFresco in r/rome · Aug 2025
Simply suggests trying this Testaccio spot.
- Recommendsu/evluke in r/rome · May 2025
Ate there recently and called it their top spot of the trip, praising its authenticity and location.
- Recommendsu/Jackms64 in r/rome · Mar 2025ambience
Backs it again, calling it a great spot with lots of local Romans.
- Caveatu/berrur in r/rome · Mar 2025price
Advises against this Testaccio place, saying nearby alternatives are much better.
- Recommendsu/seashantyles in r/rome · Jan 2025taste
Rated its carbonara and tiramisu as the best they had on a trip.
- Caveatu/Shot-Still8131 in r/rome · Apr 2024taste
Lists this among spots that have not yet served them a truly great meal.
- Caveatu/suzynam in r/rome · Dec 2023
Had a very poor visit, finding it overly touristy and believing it trades on popularity for money.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.