Traveling also means discovering new flavours and textures. No trip is complete without have tried the food specialities of this specific place and what is a better place to enjoy flavours in a country such as Italy? Previously we’ve showed you a list with the best rooftops in Rome, and in this occasion, we’ll give you a list of the best trattorias in Rome to make your experience unforgettable.
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Typical trattoria in Rome
Trattorias in Rome: cuisine with tradition
First things first: what is a trattoria and why do you have to try it? The trattorias are informal local restaurants where you can eat excellent homemade food; the difference compared to other restaurants is that you cannot choose from a menu, but every day the kitchen serves some different dishes. You pay per per person and not per plate ordered. The trattorias in Rome are places with a lot of tradition and each one with its own peculiarities. Many times they are run by members of the same family, even by several generations of the same family – so eating here is an intimate experience, like you are eating at home.
- De Alfredo e Ada: the Fortini family has been running this trattoria in Rome since it was founded by the grandparents, who gave the trattoria their name in 1946. Currently it is Chiara and her father who run the place, serve the tables and cook the dishes, even serving the original dishes of their predecessors. The place has its own rhythm and only five tables, if you want to try their dishes, better be there first!
- Porto Corallo: in this place they serve pasta specialities with great seafood and a great variety of fish. Its tagliatelle with red prawns or the magnificent oysters are some of the delicacies that serve here.
- Enoteca Palatium: a commitment to quality, to the ingredients of the area and know-how that has earned them endless quality certificates and culinary awards. Here you can taste the best ingredients, from the surroundings of the city of Rome, all fresh and of top quality.
- La Fraschetta: this trattoria in Rome is very popular, so if you want to discover its amazing dishes, it would be good to book a table first. Traditional cuisine, fresh ingredients and a purely Roman atmosphere is what awaits you in this place.
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- Antica Osteria Da Giovanni: it is very small trattoria located next to the famous Roman Trastevere, it is perfect if you are looking for a place to eat well for a good money. You can choose from many dishes and delicious recipes and from 15 euros, the two of you can eat great. Founded by the grandfather Giovanni, now his grandson is the one who runs the place and his mother is the chef behind the excellent dishes of the Antica Osteria Da Giovanni.
Artisan pasta, like the one served in the trattorias of Rome
Quality and tradition, for the best price
Eating well in Rome does not have to be expensive and these places proof that. You can try the best traditional dishes with fresh ingredients -from the area- if you know where to go.
The trattorias in Rome are very typical that usually attract both tourists and Romans due to their atmosphere and quality, but also because they are usually very cheap. If you are going to spend a few days in the Eternal City, between monument and monument, do not forget to try some of our recommendations. Would you like to discover more about Rome? Discover all about the city in our full City Guide of Rome!