Breakfast, lunchtime, or dinnertime: Trastevere is a spot for a tasty meal any time of the day. Located on the west side of the Tiber River, this neighborhood is known for its restaurants, some of which have been in families for generations.
Make a point to cross the Ponte Garibaldi and make reservations at the best restaurants in Trastevere.
People eating at restaurants in Trastevere. Image Credit: Getty Images, Gary Yeowell
The best restaurants in Trastevere, Rome
Trapizzino
If it’s your first time visiting Rome, allow us to introduce you to a marvel of ingenuity. No, not the Colosseum; the trapizzino, available at none other than Trapizzino Trastevere. Half sandwich and half pizza: together, they become the perfect street food for exploring Rome.
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Trattoria Da Teo
There’s no shame in playing the hits and the menu of Roman classics is one of the reasons why Trattoria Da Teo is always so busy. Locals come into this traditional trattoria for the local wines and plates that taste like family dinners from the past.
Da Enzo Al 29
Though Enzo, the namesake of this Trastevere restaurant, passed around 40 years ago, Da Enzo Al 29 lives on to provide the simple and satisfying Roman cuisine that locals and tourists love. It’s a staple on food tours and the long evening line proves that it’s also a go-to dinner spot for residents.
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Mimi e Coco Trast
Mimi e Coco Trast is a wine bar that brings its passion for la pasta and le pinse across the Tiber. Order up either one, like the tonnarelli (square-shaped pasta) or the pesto pizza, as long as you add a Mimi e Coco tiramisu to close out your evening.
Osteria der Belli
Make reservations at Osteria der Belli: this Trastevere restaurant gets booked up quickly throughout the week. Tucked away on a sidestreet around the corner from the Santa Maria Fountain, fresh seafood pasta keeps the tables at this place full.
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Osteria da Zi Umberto
Come to Osteria da Zi Umberto for the abbacchio (lamb), stay for the amatriciana (tomato sauce). Between the delicious lamb and the savory tomato sauce, your plate of pasta and protein is even more enjoyable on the terrace facing the Piazza di San Giovanni della Malva.
Mammò Trastevere
We’re not telling you to abandon your vacation cappuccino routine, but if you’re longing for the American-style breakfast from back home, Mammò Trastevere is worth waking up for. Pancakes, bagel sandwiches, avocado toast, and the obligatory iced coffee get your morning started right.
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Roma Sparita
If you’re looking for Roma Sparita’s seal of approval, you’ll find it in an episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. Yes, snarky St. Tony visited this Trastevere restaurant back in the aughties and that’s reason enough for you to do the same. Roma Sparita does have reservations, including one for you to try their orecchiette (shell-shaped pasta) with cod and yellow tomato cream.
Le Mani In Pasta
Le Mani In Pasta wears its heart on its sleeve and its name on its gloves. “Hands in the Dough” — the name of the restaurant — is a cozy place where European lobster, carbonara, and spaghetti alla gricia (pasta with pork and cheese) all come in generous portions.
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Antico Arco
Grand views of Rome await at Antico Arco. Perched atop the Colle del Gianicolo and near both the botanical garden and Garibaldi museum, a tasting menu with Loch Fyne salmon and Amberjack ceviche awaits. Meat-free peeps take note: a vegetarian tasting menu includes eggplant parmigiana and cacio e pepe (pasta with pecorino cheese).
La Tavernaccia Da Bruno
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Taste tradition in every bite at La Tavernaccia Da Bruno. Suckling pig, oxtail stew, aubergine parmigiana, and a long list of regional wines dominate the menu. This family-run restaurant opened in the 1960s and continues to please Trastevere’s dining public today.
Miraggio Trastevere
When you’re in need of a quick bite in between stops at Villa Farnesina and Palazzo Corsini, Miraggio Trastevere delivers. Takeaway is available for you to take your coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew) or rigatoni con la pajata (veal pasta) back across the Tiber to your hotel.
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Dar Poeta
If you love pizza and poetry, then do we have a pizza spot for you in Trastevere. Dar Poeta pizzeria has the sonnets of Giuseppe Gioachino Belli scribbled across the walls. Red pizzas and white pizzas form their own couplet on the menu, each verse covered in mozzarella, parmesan, and fiordilatte cheese.
Ai Marmi
Pizza is on the marble table top slabs of Ai Marmi, a pizzeria which is also known as The Morgue. Don’t ghost this joint just because of its nickname; thin crust Roman pizza and fried cod served from an open kitchen make Ai Marmi a solid spot in Trastevere.
Impiccetta
Impiccetta is basically your Italian nonna in restaurant form. The huge portions of traditional Roman tripe, eggplant parmigiana, and tonnarelli cacio e pepe will send you to bed with a full stomach and while your gracious hosts make you feel like family.
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People eating at restaurants in the evening in Trastevere. Image Credit: Getty Images, Gary Yeowell
Rome’s tasty Trastevere neighborhood: need to know
Why is Trastevere famous?
Trastevere is famous for all the right reasons: it’s authentic yet still welcoming to tourists, it’s historical but embraces all the fun of today. Trastevere has nightlife, restaurants, bars, and no shortage of relics from centuries past. Trust us, we know how difficult it is to leave the core of Rome, but a trip to Trastevere is a must on your Rome itinerary.
Why is it called Trastevere?
Trastevere’s meaning comes from the Latin phrase trans Tiberim, or, “across the Tiber”. Spoiler alert: that’s because this popular neighborhood is off west of the heart of Rome, across the Tiber River.
Is Trastevere a nice part of Rome?
Yes, Trastevere is a nice part of Rome to visit, dine in, or stay at. We think it’s one of the best neighborhoods in Rome for a few reasons. Trastevere is outside of the main touristy part of Rome, but is still easily accessible by crossing the Tiber. Its northern tip touches Vatican City, which means it’s easier to get an early start on your Sistine Chapel visit.
Is Trastevere safe at night?
You’re rolling out of one of the best restaurants in Trastevere with a belly full of cacio e pepe and cheeks flushed red from wine — can you walk safely home at night? In most cases, yes, you should be fine returning to your hotel from one of the best restaurants in Trastevere. Just practice basic traveler common sense, keep your wits about you, and you should have no trouble in or around Trastevere at night.
Another common sense traveler tip? Download the Trainline app.
Skip the wait (and expense) at the train station kiosks and purchase the cheapest train tickets available right on your phone. The savings range from a lot to a little, but one thing is for sure: buying early should at least save you enough Euro for a tiramisu.
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People eating in the evening at restaurants in Trastevere Image Credit: Getty Images, Gary Yeowell
