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The best amatriciana and gricia in Rome
Start with Felice a Testaccio in Testaccio for bucatini all'amatriciana, Trattoria Da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere for amatriciana and Checco er Carettiere in Trastevere for mezze maniche all'amatriciana. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Felice a TestaccioTestaccio · Cacio e pepe
Get: Bucatini all'amatriciana
Called the more authentic amatriciana, on a menu that rotates by day of the week.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29Trastevere · Carbonara
Get: Amatriciana
Authentic, no-fuss Roman cooking with an honest amatriciana.
- Checco er CarettiereTrastevere · Amatriciana and gricia
Get: Mezze maniche all'amatriciana
Family-run since 1935 and known for amatriciana served with mezze maniche.
- Armando al PantheonPantheon · Carbonara
Get: Amatriciana
A historic Pantheon-area trattoria that cooks the classics properly; book up to a week ahead.
- Lo ScopettaroTestaccio · Amatriciana and gricia
Get: Amatriciana or gricia
One of the few places that lists both guanciale pastas on a traditional Testaccio menu.
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Where is the best amatriciana and gricia in Rome?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Felice a Testaccio (Testaccio), Trattoria Da Enzo al 29 (Trastevere) and Checco er Carettiere (Trastevere). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Felice a Testaccio, get bucatini all'amatriciana. At Trattoria Da Enzo al 29, get amatriciana. At Checco er Carettiere, get mezze maniche all'amatriciana. At Armando al Pantheon, get amatriciana.
Which neighborhood is best for amatriciana and gricia in Rome?
Most of these are in Testaccio and Trastevere. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Rome: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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