Where to eat pasta in Rome?!
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Featured Dish: "Spaghettoni alla Carbonara" (Carbonara with thick spaghetti)
1. Luciano Cucina Italiana:
A dish you must try there: Carbonara
Widely considered the best carbonara in Rome, it may seem daunting to prepare it when it is also the city's most iconic dish.
However, chef Luciano Monosilio’s previous fine dining skills are on full display as he operates this "Next Generation Trattoria" in a way that creatively and innovatively honors the humble and simplistic flavors of typical Roman dishes while maintaining the richest of flavors.
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Featured Dish: "Tonnarelli cacio e pepe"
2. Felice a Testaccio:
A dish you must try there: Cacio e Pepe
In my opinion, it is home to the best cacio e pepe in Rome, prepared in a fascinatingly interactive manner.
It is a truly historical landmark and a favorite amongst local Romans for generations. It is set in an inviting, bright, brick-and-wood-lined dining room full of lively Roman personality.
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Featured Dish: "Mezze maniche all’amatriciana"
3. L'Osteria Della Trippa:
A dish you must try there: Trippa alla Romana
My favorite local spot for classic Roman favorites is in the historic Trastevere neighborhood.
Chef Alessandra Ruggeri offers typical Roman favorites ranging from Roman-style tripe referenced in the restaurant’s name, fried Roman Jewish-style artichokes, to Roman classics such as amatriciana, carbonara, gricia, and cacio e pepe.
In addition, Alessandra is highly involved in almost all of the establishment's operations, and her intensely warm and inviting personality makes the experience much more special!
Combining a slow food approach with a creative twist on local dishes makes for an essential stop on your next visit to Trastevere.
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Featured Dish: "Spaghetti alla Carbonara"
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Featured Dish: "Polpette alla Romana" (Roman style meatballs with polenta)
4. Roscioli-Salumeria con Cucina:
A dish you must try there: Carbonara
There are not as many truly fantastic spots to eat in Rome's city center. This is undoubtedly one you must not miss.
One example is their traditional "Roman style polpette"(meatballs) made with veal, beef, and pork meatballs cooked in a rich tomato sauce, served with organic polenta and smoked ricotta cheese flakes.
A foodie paradise!
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Featured Dish: "Ziti alla Genovese" (A Neapolitan classic, but still a favorite dish at SantoPalato)
5. SantoPalato:
A dish you must try there: Carbonara
Although an establishment may appear unimpressive from the exterior, this is often the key to discovering the most treasured trattorie in Rome.
Sarah Cicolini, originally from the region of Abruzzo, adopts the humble and rustic characteristics of Central Italian cuisine combined with a methodically refined approach to bring diners a truly unique culinary experience.
Additionally, although a newcomer to the Roman dining scene, it has been voted various times as holding the top spot for "Best Carbonara in Rome."
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Featured Dish: "Tagliolini con tartufo nero"
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Featured Dish: "Ravioli Mimosa"
6. Taverna Trilussa:
A dish you must try there: Ravioli Mimosa
A local favorite in the iconic Trastevere neighborhood, the ivy-covered trattoria has been family-run for over a century.
It has achieved its fame for serving Roman classics like bucatini all’Amatriciana in a theatrical manner and for supposedly top-secret recipes like its divine "Ravioli Mimosa," which no one knows exactly what it comprises.
Hence, it's added to the allure of this enduring Roman eatery.
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Featured Dish: "Rigatoni alla Carbonara"
7. Trattoria Da Cesare al Casaletto:
A dish you must try there: Amatriciana
The essence of what a Roman trattoria experience should be...
Set in a neighborhood setting with an inviting atmosphere, you genuinely get a localized experience.
In addition, it stays true to its claim as Rome's favorite trattoria by providing its guests with abundant portions and presenting each of its classic Roman dishes as authentically and timelessly as possible.
From a plethora of fried Roman delicacies such as fried zucchini squash blossoms to your typical thick tonnarelli cacao e pepe, you cannot miss this iconic spot in the eternal city.
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