5 of the Best Places to Eat in the Trastevere Neighbourhood of Rome

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 9, 2024 11:00 AMNews
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Visit this picturesque cross-river quarter known for its vibrant colors, lively nightlife, and delicious food scene. Trastevere offers culinary-minded visitors something at every hour of the day, from little shops selling artisanal salumi to classic trattorias.

1. La Norcineria di Iacozzilli

Near the characterful San Cosimato market, this family-run deli shop has just turned a century old and remains a local favorite. The market itself is worth a visit, while this old-school deli — with all the retro vibes of a corner shop from the movies — is perfect for a snack or a light lunch. It offers a large variety of salami, hams, and other cured meats, as well as cheeses and a very good porchetta (pork roast), which you can enjoy in a panino with mozzarella.

2. Supplì Roma

In Rome and Naples, it’s traditional to have fritti (a variety of deep-fried bites) before a pizza. The classic Roman fritti include deep-fried courgette flowers (fiori di zucca) stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, deep-fried cod fillet (filetto di baccalà), and supplì, little rice balls dressed with tomato sauce and stuffed with mozzarella, then breaded and fried. Supplì Roma, located on Via di San Francesco a Ripa, has gained fame for its innovative takes on supplì, using recipes such as cacio e pepe, aubergine parmigiana, and even non-traditional options like pulled pork.

3. Alice Pizza Trastevere

Pizza al taglio, or pizza by the slice, is a Roman tradition. Made in large trays and topped with a variety of ingredients, it is sold in the quantity you want, making it perfect for a snack, a light lunch, or feeding a crowd. Alice Pizza, born 35 years ago in Rome, is renowned for its light and digestible pizza dough. Each branch uses locally provided toppings, ensuring that the pizzas vary from city to city. Favorites include the classic potato and the amatriciana.

4. Taverna 51

One of Rome's oldest and most classic trattorias, Taverna 51 has been run by generations of trasteverini for over 70 years. This trusted institution serves tonnarelli (a fresh pasta similar to spaghetti) with classic Roman sauces like amatriciana, carbonara, gricia, and cacio e pepe. A standout menu option is the tonnarelli with mussels and pecorino. For mains, the meatballs (polpette) and saltimbocca alla romana (veal with ham and sage cooked in wine) are highly recommended.

5. Fiordiluna

For over 25 years, this small gelateria on Via della Lungaretta has been a refreshing spot in Trastevere. Fiordiluna is known for its attention to ingredients, sourcing from fair-trade and local producers, many of which are organic. They use as few ingredients as possible for each gelato flavor, offering sugar-free options that are indistinguishable from the conventional kind.

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