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Roscioli, Restaurant

47 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/ItalyTravel, r/rome30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 37 threads.

What people say, in short

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.

Address

Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina, Via dei Giubbonari, 21, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

At a glance

Signature dishes
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/Tim_Dawks in r/ItalyTravel · Feb 2025taste

    Recommended as a top carbonara spot.

  • Caveatu/Exciting-Apple-40 in r/rome · Sep 2026value

    Considers the place overrated, though notes many people like it.

  • Recommendsu/Dapper_Employee_7365 in r/rome · Aug 2026

    Named as a personal go-to for classic Roman cooking.

  • Recommendsu/Physical-Compote4594 in r/rome · Jun 2026consistency

    Says all the Roscioli restaurants are reliably good.

  • Recommendsu/Legitimate_Phone_460 in r/rome · Nov 2026

    Calls the pairing of wine and food here a great experience.

  • Recommendsu/tig66208 in r/rome · Jun 2026

    Simply names Roscioli as an answer to the cacio e pepe question.

  • Recommendsu/myredditaccount80 in r/rome · Sep 2025taste

    Names it among the decent options despite the tourist-heavy areas.

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  • Recommendsu/eringobrah21 in r/rome · Mar 2025

    Lists Roscioli Salumeria among Rome favourites from a six-week solo stay.

  • Caveatu/k958320617 in r/rome · Jun 2026wait time

    Thinks Roscioli was once genuinely good but is unsure now; queues make it unpleasant.

  • Recommendsu/secretreddname in r/ItalyTravel · Jun 2025

    Listed among their go-to Rome restaurants in a quick recommendation list.

  • Recommendsu/Alexcc_2477 in r/rome · Jun 2025taste

    Describes Roscioli as a historic deli-restaurant with strong pasta.

  • Recommendsu/willlook in r/ItalyTravel · Apr 2025

    Gives a brief, favourable verdict on it with no details.

  • Recommendsu/AlternativePath4675 in r/rome · Mar 2025taste

    Had a standout meal at Roscioli's bar counter with two other solo diners; says a reservation is needed.

  • Recommendsu/Icy_Government7465 in r/ItalyTravel · Mar 2025taste

    Says the carbonara there is great, though booking far ahead or going off-peak is advised.

  • Caveatu/Conscious-Cat9168 in r/rome · Sep 2026taste

    Calls the restaurant mediocre and overrated.

  • Caveatu/Fluid_Care8137 in r/rome · Sep 2026taste

    Finds the restaurant side underwhelming and uncomfortable.

  • Caveatu/TRFKAS in r/rome · Jul 2026ambience

    As a local, says they don't feel comfortable at Roscioli and thinks tourists enjoy it there.

  • Recommendsu/Heavenstomergatroid in r/rome · Sep 2025taste

    Agrees with the Amatriciana tip, calling it fantastic and a lesser-known dish worth trying.

  • Recommendsu/SharingisCaring1409 in r/rome · Jul 2025taste

    Says one of their favourite pasta dishes is there; suggests it for the historical center.

  • Recommendsu/KorakuenNightz in r/ItalyTravel · Mar 2025taste

    Recommended in Rome for pasta and main dishes.

  • Recommendsu/stuka3 in r/rome · Mar 2026

    Recommends it and suggests reserving a seat at the bar.

  • Recommendsu/MimiRocksitOut in r/rome · Feb 2026

    Says they ate at the bar there and advises booking a reservation first.

  • Recommendsu/LowMix1958 in r/rome · Sep 2025taste

    Says the Rimessa branch was very good.

  • Recommendsu/Far_Ad_6897 in r/ItalyTravel · May 2025service

    Agrees with the suggestion; a recent return visit matched an earlier one.

  • Recommendsu/double_dumpling in r/ItalyTravel · Mar 2025

    Says the couple especially loves this place and names it as a Rome favourite.

  • Mixedu/FunLife64 in r/ItalyTravel · Mar 2025value

    Calls it solid but over-hyped by TV shows, not worth the booking effort.

  • Recommendsu/jjr4884 in r/rome · Jan 2025taste

    Suggested as a spot to offset the overcooked dish they had.

  • Recommendsu/Biggiogero in r/rome · Nov 2024price

    Suggests Roscioli as an option.

  • Recommendsu/Prudent-Farmer8491 in r/ItalyTravel · Sep 2024

    Calls Roscioli great and advises booking well ahead.

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