Trastevere is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rome now become very well known for its restaurants, pubs and pizzerias. This charm district that never sleeps offers unique nightlife and cool lifestyle being anyway  a very safe area of Rome.  In Trastevere there are many great places to eat and drink. We really suggest to visit the small alleys in Trastevere during a warm evening! Print this post and bring it in your wallet (together with our booking voucher.......:-) during your next vacation in Rome.

Leonhouses holiday apartments Campo de’ Fiori and Trastevere (by definition) are the nearest ones to this district, but also the areas of Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo and Testaccio are only a few minutes away from here.

This restaurant is in the heart of Trastevere and attracts each evening plenty of tourists and romans.  Giovanni, the owner, is a young Calabrian who manages the restaurant with great professionalism and sympathy, aided by his wife and a couple of good waiters, courteous and always with the uniforms perfectly in order; so once there just sit down and wait for the suggestions of the waiters.

Outside the reasturants there is a large covered area, while inside it is divided in four rooms decorated with very irregular walls (hence the name Bozzi that means literally lumpy - knotty).  To taste, without any doubt: Surely you can not miss paccheri with crab or scialatielli with clams and mushrooms, or fettuccine with artichokes and curled octopus or tagliata (with mushrooms and balsamic vinegar) . Try a very good ricottina as starter always accompanied by a slice of ham. In terms of wine two alternatives: a bottle of house wine (red of Castelli an area near Roma very well known for wine) and/or an amazing white, the Greco di Tufo.  

Taverna Trilussa - via del Politeama 23/25 ROMA (Price 45-50€)

Historic place located in the heart of Trastevere la Taverna Trilussa is one of the most famous Roman restaurants.Taverna is actually only the name linked to the traditions of this restaurant where the environment is more formal than the one expected  and the prices are quite high. It takes its name from the famous Roman poet Trilussa (as the square nearby) and its strengths are local dishes, heritage of traditional Roman cuisine and Lazio: pumpkin flowers, the crostini with artichoke, homemade ricotta, rigatoni all'amatriciana (you can  also opt for the variant Gricia, without tomato) and the equally canonical but excellent spaghetti alla carbonara. Many dishes are served directly in the pot cooking. The same goes for the latter as la coda alla vaccinara, l'abbacchio allo scottadito, the straccetti (ai funghi porcini or grana cheese and rucola). Portions are good and there is also an excellent choice of wines.

Cafe Bibli - via dei Fienaroli 28 - Roma

Cafè and bookstore full of charm that only has a small selection of English books, but it does have internet access and an helpful bulletin board with many ads in English for those looking for work or long-term accommodation in Rome , apartments in the area,etc. Good food too in the annexed bar-cafe and some interesting events of Jazz Music or readings during the afternoon or the eveining.

Da Lucia - Vicolo del Mettonate 2 - Roma

Nice and old Roman Trattoria that is the best place for outdoor dining in Trastevere. Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe is the great speciality here, but get there early for a table outside in the summer or spring.