The best pasta in Rome that locals actually eat
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Felice a Testaccio
Roman trattoria · TestaccioGet: Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, mixed at the table
The waiter tosses the pasta in front of you. Book ahead.
Critics: 77% liked it, from 10 reviews (2010 to 2026). Read Michelin Guide (editorial feature) 2022, Michelin Guide 2020, Michelin Guide 2018, The Infatuation 2026.
The crowd: 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor (6,943 ratings).
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Via Mastro Giorgio 29, 00153 Rome · Map · Add to Chef Amazing - 2
Flavio al Velavevodetto
Roman trattoria · TestaccioGet: Cacio e pepe, then the carbonara and the oxtail
A Testaccio trattoria built into a hill of ancient pottery.
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Via di Monte Testaccio 97, Rome · Map · Add to Chef Amazing - 3
Da Cesare al Casaletto
Roman trattoria · GianicolenseGet: The fried starters, then cacio e pepe
Worth the tram ride out of the center.
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Via del Casaletto 45, 00151 Rome · Map · Add to Chef Amazing - 4
Trattoria Da Teo
Roman trattoria · TrastevereGet: Carbonara and the Roman classics
A Trastevere trattoria where Romans still outnumber tourists.
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