Trattoria Perilli a Testaccio

A Testaccio institution since 1911 — one of the most authentic and beloved traditional Roman trattorias in the city. Bow-tied waiters, paper tablecloths, and a menu that hasn't changed in decades: rigatoni alla carbonara, cacio e pepe, stracciatella in winter, Roman tripe, roast lamb with potatoes, beans with pork rinds. Elizabeth Minchilli recommends the gricia; luggage and life features it for cacio e pepe; valentinastravelguide.com quotes a Roman taxi driver saying "Where do locals eat? At Perilli." Recommended in the Slow Food Guide. Outdoor seating in warmer months on Testaccio's main drag. Book at least a day ahead. The definitive no-frills, no-compromise Roman trattoria in Rome's most authentic food neighbourhood.