What are the best restaurants in Trastevere and where do the locals eat, are popular questions tourists ask when visiting Rome.
Not surprisingly, as it’s one of the prettiest Roman neighborhoods, filled with ivy coated building and narrow cobblestone streets.
The name Trastevere means ‘Across the Tiber’, due to its proximity to theTiber river. The heart of Trastevere is the piazza di Santa Maria, with the streets around it filled with great places to eat and drink.
Below is a list of the best places to eat in Trastevere, including restaurants, pizzerias, cafes, bars and gelaterias.
For a complete insight into Italian cuisine, join our food tours in Rome.
The Best Restaurants in Trastevere
Popular Pizzerias in Trastevere
Peppo al Cosimato
Peppo al Cosimato is one of the best restaurants in Trastevere, adored by the locals. It specializes in fish, handmade pasta and Neapolitan style pizza, made from the oldest wood-fired oven in Trastevere.
With great food, prices and friendly service, you can’t go wrong here. Furthermore owner and Sommelier Michele, is extremely kind and will make you feel right at home.
Address: Via Natale del Grande, 9
Phone: +39 06 5833 5903
Hours: 7:30 pm – 11:30 p:m (closed Sundays)
Ai Marmi
One of the most popular pizzerias in Trastevere serving Roman-style pizza, from a wood stove oven. Always busy with locals as well as tourists; easily one of the best places to eat in Trastevere.
In addition, tasty starters include the Roman street food suppli, (a fried mozzarella rice ball filed with mozzarella) and fried cod fish.
Address: Viale di Trastevere, 53
Phone: +39 06 580 0919
Hours: 06:30 pm – 02:30 am
Best restaurants in Trastevere
Da Enzo al 29
Da Enzo is where locals come to enjoy authentic Roman cuisine. The Favorite dishes include pasta Carbonara, Amatriciana, braised oxtail, fried artichoke and burrata caprese.
Address: Via dei Vascellari, 29
Phone: +39 06 581 2260
Hours: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm (closed Sunday)
Glass Hostaria
Glass Hosteria is the only two-Michelin star restaurant in Trastevere, owned by celebrity chef Cristina Bowman. The menu comprises of beautifully presented dishes with a twist.
The restaurant interior is comfortable and modern, with impeccable service. Prices at Glass are in line with fine dining. Without question the best place to eat in Trastevere for fine dining.
Address: Via Vicolo del Cinque, 58
Phone: +39 06 5833 5903
Hours: 7:30 pm – 11:30 p.m (closed Sundays)
Spirito di Vino
An elegant family owned restaurant providing delicious food, in one of oldest buildings in Trastevere. The wine cellar is especially impressive with an original stone fountain aged almost 2000 years.
Furthermore the service is friendly and the portion sizes are large. Popular dishes include pork and apple, pumkin pasta, veal steak as well as the crème brulee.
Address: Via dei Genovesi 31
Phone: +39 06 589 6689
Hours: 7:00 pm – 11:30 p.m (closed Sundays)
Where to Eat Street Food in Trastevere
I Suppli
I Suppli offer fresh suppli on the go. It is a small hole-in-the-wall place located on Via San Francesco. Although there is often with a line with locals coming out, its worth the wait.
As well as suppli they also offer take away pasta, fried vegetables and other snacks. A must visit place to eat in Trastevere for a snack.
Address: Via San Francesco a Ripa, 137
Phone: +39 06 589 7110
Hours: 7:00 pm – 00:30 am (closed Sundays)
Trapizzino
Trapizzino in Piazza Trilussa, is the newest street food innovation in Rome, created by Stefano Callegari in 2005. A trapizzino is essentially a mix between a pizza and a sandwich.
A triangle piece of light bread filled with delicious ingredients, such as parmigiana di melanzane, Roman oxtail stew, artichokes and meatballs. Furthermore there is a large selection of fine wine and craft beers available.
Address: Piazza Trilussa 46
Phone: +39 06 581 7312
Hours: 12:00 – 18:00
A Cocktail Bar in Trastevere
Freni e Frizione
Freni e Frizione is one of the best places to go in Trastevere for aperitivo. There is a huge selection of delicious food in a buffet style, available with the purchase of a drink from 7 euros. You can literally eat an entire meal here for the price of a drink.
The bar offers plenty of inside and outside seating during warmer months.
Address: Via Vicolo del Cinque, 58
Phone: +39 06 5833 5903
Hours: 7:00 pm – 02:00 am
Desserts and Gelato in Trastevere
Fatamorgana
Fatamorgana is famous in Rome for artisanal gelato. They have over 50 deliciously intriguing flavors, for example 8 variations of chocolate. Therefore ask for a taster or 2 before deciding.
Fatamorgana have several locations throughout the city, as well as in the picturesque neighborhood of Monti near the Colosseum. See our post on best places to eat in Monti and near the Colosseum.
Address: Via Roma Libera, 11,
Phone: +39 06 580 3615
Hours: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Otaleg
Otaleg is another fantastic gelateria in Trastevere. Their gelato is made with all natural produce with the highest quality ingredients. Their must try flavors include Turkish pistachio and Tuscan chocolate.
Address: Via di San Cosimato 14
Phone: +39 375 581 2546
Hours: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Chocolata e Vino
Chocolata e vino is cute little bar and bookstore. They offer a variety of shots served in a chocolate cup with whipped cream added. The bar is located close to Piazza Santa Maria, tucked away on the corner of Vicolo del Cinque.
Due to its popularity it can have a small line coming out. However do not let this put you off as you will be rewarded with a great shot and a bit of fun. Finally the names of the shots are of an adult nature.
Address: Via Vicolo del Cinque, 11
Phone: +39 06 5830 1868
Hours: 7:00 pm – 01:00 am (closed Sundays)
Conclusion for where to eat in Trastevere
That concludes my where to eat in Trastevere blog.
Finally if you are feeling adventurous, climb up to Gianicolo (known as Janiculum Hill) for one of the best views of the Eternal City.
Furthermore if you are interested in not only eating well, but learning about the stories behind the food, join us on our sunset food tour in Trastevere.