A pocket-sized Trastevere trattoria run by the Di Felice family, beloved for benchmark carbonara and cacio e pepe built on prized Lazio sourcing.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Local-life seekers
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
History & culture buffs
Not for
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Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Carbonara and cacio e pepe — the benchmark Roman pastas that actually define the place
Supplì to start — a reliable fried opener, not the headline
Carciofi alla giudia or polpette al sugo — dependable Roman classics off the short menu
Coming at 9pm without a plan — you'll wait an hour — go early
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The carbonara — made with the whole egg, not just the yolk — and the silky cacio e pepe are among the truest renditions in Trastevere, built on carefully sourced Lazio ingredients.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's tiny and famously hard to book, so expect a real wait on the street, especially at dinner.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A fun, low-key Trastevere dinner if you arrive early or are happy to queue.
Multigenerational
The wait and cramped tables make it tough with older relatives or strollers.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
€€ — roughly €30–45 per head
Time
1–1.5 hours plus a likely queue
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Right at opening to beat the queue
Booking
Limited reservations; expect to wait
Accessibility
Small room, narrow lane
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