Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Testaccio, Rome

Gino M. • February 29, 2012Best Japanese in Rome! Fresh red bean and strawberry or green tea and cream mochi just like Japan!!!

Best R. • September 13, 2012One of the best kept secrets in Rome. They have an all-you-can-eat selection in the evenings for just 5 EUR. Rich selection of high-quality, authentic, grandma-approved food (tavola calda). Delicious!

Evita C. • March 14, 2019Cacio e pepe and then tiramisu!! Thank me later! Ask the stuff about recommendations and wine!!!

Dara S. • September 13, 2015Trapizzino con polpette al sugo (meatballs in tomato sauce) , tongue and tripe sandwiches are also great.

Gino M. • March 3, 2012Fresh Italian cornetti everyday made with butter (instead of the usual lard)! With walnuts or plain are great!

Petr J. • August 26, 2020Sandwich no. 1 (the most popular with scottona beef) is currently for €5 but still incredibly delicious! One sandwich is enough for 2, save some space for other delicacies from the market.

fuck g. • July 20, 2022The service was fantastic. The owner came and greeted every guest. The food is the best we had in rome during our stay. The selection of wine is great. Highly recommend.

nikola b. • September 18, 2023The food is delicious!

Najla A. • July 17, 2021Delicious breakfast. Good ambiance & service. Don't miss the pancakes

Tomke K. • June 23, 2016This place is amazing! We came twice. It doesn't look like the traditional Italian restaurant you might expect, but the food is the best Rome has to offer. Food is on display and you pick.

Marianna . • January 28, 2017Amazing bakery great selection for lunch time. Pizza and sweets were delicious!

Alexander L. • April 1, 2018Both the cacio e pepe and gricia are simply oustanding. One of the best classic Roman meals in town.

Erin H. • June 18, 2016My fiancé & I LOVED La Fata!Food is authentic & so delicious.Staff is kind, one specifically enthusiastic about the cuisine.A romantic atmosphere for a dinner date.Reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

Brian M. • May 26, 2018Great wine, charcuterie from next door, and an amazing spaghetti alla vongole.

Irina L. • September 17, 2017Go here for traditional Roman fried food (deep-fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and zucchini flowers) and oxtail ragout! No tourists here, only locals ;)

Sara P. • January 2, 2013Excellent supplì and "fiore di zucca". The real pizza of Rome. Absolutely to try!

Alexander L. • May 3, 2018The gricia and the cacio e pepe are both fantastic.

Victoria K. • September 30, 2017Great pizza. Super friendly stand.

Kurt N. • September 9, 2013Where the local eat. Very good Roman food. Don't try the housewine!

Eugene V. • June 25, 2013Nice cafe, very tasty and portions are very big

Leah S. • December 31, 2013A perfect place to spend New Years in Rome! We were the only English speakers in the restaurant. Both ambiance and the food were divine. Try the artichokes for antipasti and the oxtail for secondi!

Epicurious • August 2, 2014Don't miss: Ajo e ojo di mare, fat spaghetti tossed with a shellfish reduction and sprinkled with dehydrated mussel powder, Chef Martini's own version of the traditional garlic and olive oil pasta.

Phillip B. • September 27, 2017Carbonara was perfect. Sweet breads, tripe are excellent. Off the beaten path with lots of locals. Easy to get a seat for lunch.

AJ @. • September 23, 2018The Dulce de Leche was wonderful. Would be great to have a milk chocolate option.

Ance K. • January 31, 2020Food is great, feels like home-made and good prices, favorited by the locals.

Maya A. • July 24, 2022Authentic Roman Food! Nice atmosphere. Go for the typical pastas!

Marianna V. • August 1, 2015Ciambelle, pizzette, ... Everything!! The best bar in Rome.

Lauren • October 25, 2018good for: dinner/weekend lunch: Open Tuesday-Thursday for dinner only from 19:00-23:00. Open Friday-Sunday for both lunch & dinner from 12:00-15:00 and from 19:00-23:00. Closed Monday.

dondi d. • August 13, 2010great aperitif on the roof terrace, and one of the most incredible Carbonara i ever eat!also really nice brunch on sunday

Anissa • August 12, 2014The seasonal fig gelato was mindblowingly good! 🍨