Best Restaurants in Trastevere to Eat Local Italian Food

If you visit the eternal city, one of the first questions that come to your mind is: “Where to eat in Rome?”
For Romans, food and wine are two very important things, so Rome is full of wonderful restaurants, trattorias, takeaway pizzerias, coffee, and gelato bars. Moreover, the quality of food and the service in any restaurant doesn’t depend on whether it is a tourist place or not.
However, you should understand that if you want to eat in the historic center, you have to be ready to pay at least 50 euros for two people. Moreover, there will be a high commission for service, from 5 to 8 euros.

All locals know that Trastevere area is famous for its restaurants and prices. If you want to try Italian food with the atmosphere of the old city without paying too much, welcome to Trastevere District!

Hosteria Del Moro Da Tony

If you are in Rome, don’t miss the chance to visit Hosteria Del Moro Da Tony. Located in Trastevere Neighborhood, the hosteria offers high-quality Italian Food for relatively low prices with generous portions, which you can share between two people. Moreover, they have a classic Italian interior and friendly staff.

• Address: Vicolo de’ Cinque, 36/37, 00153 Roma RM
• Phone: +39 06 580 9165
• What to order: any pasta, lasagna, pizza Capricciosa, bruschettas
• The average bill for two people: 35-45 euro

Impicetta – the restaurant with the largest portions in the Trastevere area

I usually go to Impicetta with my friends when they come to visit Rome. Compared to Carlo Menta (listed below), you can order any dish here, not only spaghetti. However, if you want to go to this restaurant, you have to make a reservation in advance.

• Address: via del Fienaroli 7, Trastevere 
• Working hours: daily from 7 pm to 11 pm. Sometimes open for lunch from 12 pm to 2 pm.
• My favorite dishes: all kinds of pasta, abbaccio (lamb), and tiramisu cake
• Price for 2 (lunch): 30-40 euro

Dar Poeta – famous Roman traditional pizzeria

In my rating of the best pizzerias in Rome, Dar Poeta has first place. Therefore, I recommend starting your meeting with an Italian pizza in Dar Poeta. However, you will probably have to wait a bit because there are usually queues at this restaurant.

• Address: Vicolo del Bologna, 45, 00153 Roma
• Working hours: daily from 12 pm to 12 am, after 6 pm you will have to wait in a queue for around 20 min.
• What to try: any pizza
• Price for 2 people: 25-30 euro

Carlo Menta  – the best cheap restaurant in Trastevere

For today, Carlo Menta is the cheapest place in relation to price quality, where you can have lunch or dinner in Trastevere. I recommend you try Italian pasta in this restaurant. For sure, you should try their home lasagna (lasagna fatte in casa), spaghetti alla carbonara, and penne Carlo Menta. Soups, pizzas, and other dishes are also good but not as special as pasta. Also, I recommend you to try their homemade wine (vino della casa), which costs 8 euros per 1l. However, the price of the pasta is only 7 euros.

• Address: via della Lungaretta 101, Trastevere
• Working hours: daily from 12 am to 12 pm.
• My favorite dishes: gnocchi “Carlo Menta,” tiramisu fatto in casa (home-made tiramisu), panna cotta con Frutti di Bosco (panna cotta with berries)
• Price for 2 people (lunch): 25-40 euro

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La Tavernaccia Da Bruno – traditional Italian restaurant for good food lovers

La Tavernaccia Da Bruno Restaurant, in Via G. Da Castelbolognese 63 in Rome, is for lovers of good food, where you can try typical dishes of Roman cuisine and local specialties. Also, the ambiance is very welcoming, rustic, and comfortable. Undoubtedly, this place is perfect for a family visit and is frequented by locals. In addition, the wine menu isn’t big but carefully chosen with fair prices. Unfortunately, the restaurant doesn’t work on Wednesdays.

• Website: www.latavernacciaroma.com
• What to try: any pasta, homemade lasagna, homemade desserts
• Phone:  + 39 06 581 2792
• The average bill for two people: 35-50 euro

Note: Book a table for the lunch or dinner in advance

Hamburgeseria – real American burgers in Trastevere

Hamburgeseria is considered the first “burger bar” in Rome. Moreover, the restaurant opened in 2012 and invited a chef from New York.  The Hamburgeseria wants to recover the tradition of gourmet burgers in Rome with delicious sandwiches, snacks, breakfasts, hot and cold coffee, milkshakes, and a wide selection of biscuits and homemade sweets. If you want to try real American burgers, Hamburgerseria is waiting for you.

• Address: Via dei Reti 40
• Website: www.hamburgeseria-roma.com
• Working hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30 pm to 2 am
  Sunday from 12 am to 4 pm (Brunch) and from 6. 30 pm to 2 am
• The average bill for two people: 25-40 euro

La Porta Del Principe – perfect restaurant for a romantic date

Restaurant La Porta Del Principe is perfect for a romantic date, thanks to its wonderful service and warm ambiance. A major part of visitors is in love with the garden of this restaurant. Moreover, they serve delicious Italian food with a big selection of plates. Mostly, La Porta Del Principe is great for special events or wedding celebrations, but you can also come during lunch or dinner time to try their special dishes.

• Address: Via Portuense 1585, 00148 Roma Italy
• Working hours: Mon-Fri 12.30 pm-2.30 pm
• Website: www.laportadelprincipe.it
• The average bill for two people: is 45-60 euro.

Sa Tanca Crostaceria – the best fish restaurant in Trastevere

A restaurant is particularly suitable for those who want to eat dishes made from fish. Sa Tanca Crostaceria has a very special decor distinguished by the gold-colored chairs, soft lighting, luxury carpets, Flemish-style paintings, and a series of elements that create a luxurious atmosphere. Moreover, all waiters are attentive and helpful, which is one of the strongest points of the restaurant, along with the offers on the menu.

• Address: Via Palermo, 57 00184 Roma Italia
• Website: www.satancacrostaceria.com
• Phone (they speak English) : (+39) 328 9070650
• The average bill for two people: is 65- 70 euro

Federica & Barbara of BB Kitchen

Federica & Barbara of BB Kitchen is one of the most famous places where to eat in Trastevere. Undoubtedly, guests love this BB because of unforgettable evenings in a friendly and international ambiance. Moreover, Federica’s and Barbara’s BB offers great hospitality and fresh food with excellent taste. For sure, this is the best option to try most of the local Roman food in one evening because Federica and Barbara will prepare a lot of tasty specialties. If you want to make your dinner a small party with unlimited wine, Federica and Barbara are waiting for you!

• Address: Via del Moro, 11, 00153 Roma RM
• Website: www.eatwith.com/@BBKitchen/
• The fixed price per person for dinner: 80 euro

Note: Make a reservation in advance on the website

Mimi e Coco – restaurant with the highest quality food

At first glance, Mimi e Coco may seem like a typical restaurant in Trastevere, but the quality of the food and its service is more than just usual. All my friends prefer to have dinner in this restaurant because of its fresh food, excellent choice of dishes, and an authentic Italian ambiance. Also, there is a good choice of cocktails and wines.

• Address: Via del Governo Vecchio 72, 00186 Roma Italy
• Working hours: Sun-Sat from 9 am to 2 am
• My favorite dishes: any pizza and biscotti
• The telephone number for reservations: +39 06 6821 0845
• The average bill for 2 people: is 40-50 euro

Undoubtedly, Trastevere is famous for its local and international restaurants and bars. It would be a great choice to try Italian specialties in this area because of its excellent taste, natural products, high-quality service, and low prices. Rome is waiting for You!

Author: Kate Zusmann

I have lived in the Eternal City for the past 12 years. They say every angle of Rome has its history, and I'm here to tell you about the most intriguing historical facts and city legends. :)