Menu

Rome

11 Best Places for Pasta Carbonara in Rome

Looking for pasta carbonara in Rome? This guide brings together three convenient stops, from Roman pasta in the historic centre to a truffle-focused version near Termini and a straightforward Italian meal close to the Vatican Museums. Compare location, opening hours, menu style and how easily each restaurant fits around sightseeing, lunch plans or an evening walk.

How this guide is ordered

For this list we researched places for pasta carbonara in Rome and chose the businesses with the most expertise, the best customer reviews and complete, reliable information.

Some businesses invest in featured services to gain visibility.

Top 3Full listMapHow to choose

Quick view

Featured options

Select an option to see its summary.

#1
La Carbonara
4.8705 reviews
Group mealsvaried Italian dishes and hearty dinners
#2
Rione XIV Bistrot
4.82,264 reviews
Unhurried lunches in an intimate bistro
#3
Nannarella
4.746,774 reviews
Flexible meals in lively Trastevere

Full list

Compare 11 local options

La Carbonara, Rome#1

La Carbonara

4.8705 reviews
Via Emanuele Filiberto, 136, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Group mealsvaried Italian dishes and hearty dinners

La Carbonara is a straightforward Roman restaurant for diners who want a broad Italian meal rather than a single-dish stop. Pasta sits comfortably alongside substantial plates, including seafood spaghetti, mushroom pasta, sliced steak with mushrooms, grilled chicken and roasted potatoes, making it suited to mixed appetites around one table.

On Via Emanuele Filiberto, the restaurant offers a practical setting for lunch or dinner in Rome. The atmosphere is inviting, and the cooking is noted for generous flavour and careful preparation across both pasta and main courses.

Rione XIV Bistrot, Rome#2
What stands out

  • Lasagna is a standout choice

Rione XIV Bistrot

4.82,264 reviews
Borgo Pio, 21, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Unhurried lunches in an intimate bistro

Rione XIV Bistrot offers hearty Italian cooking in an intimate setting on Borgo Pio, with only a few indoor tables. Lasagna is a standout choice , while pasta, ravioli, octopus and truffle carbonara give groups enough variety without losing the neighborhood-bistro character.

The friendly, attentive atmosphere suits a relaxed lunch, but its small scale makes booking ahead a sensible part of the occasion.

Nannarella, Rome#3
What stands out

  • Lively Trastevere setting

  • Pinsa, carbonara and aperitivo options

Nannarella

4.746,774 reviews
Piazza di S. Calisto, 7/a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Flexible meals in lively Trastevere

Nannarella brings a lively Trastevere setting to classic Roman dining, with a broad menu spanning pinsa, carbonara and aperitivo options . The bustling atmosphere is balanced by attentive, personable service, including helpful recommendations for navigating the menu.

Its all-day opening makes it flexible for lunch, dinner or an early evening drink near Piazza di San Calisto.

Raviolo d'Oro, Rome#4

Raviolo d'Oro

4.714,054 reviews
Via della Guglia, 63, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Roman pasta and flexible historic-centre dining

Raviolo d’Oro is a Roman restaurant on Via della Guglia with a menu suited to pasta-focused lunches and dinners in the historic centre. Ravioli, seafood pasta, and pistachio dessert are compelling directions, while attentive staff add useful recommendations for visitors navigating a broad menu.

Its long daily hours make it flexible for an early meal, a relaxed evening, or a later pasta stop.

Klass Restaurant, Rome#5

Klass Restaurant

4.74,330 reviews
Via in Arcione, 89, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Relaxed dinners and cocktails

Klass Restaurant on Via in Arcione combines Italian cooking and pizza with an inviting atmosphere, outdoor heaters and a broad cocktail selection. Prosciutto with burrata and focaccia are easy starters, while the relaxed setting works equally well for a first-night dinner, a repeat visit or drinks after sightseeing.

Its central Rome location and daily opening hours add useful flexibility.

Ristorante Trattoria Antonio al Pantheon, Rome#6
What stands out

  • Carefully handled Roman ingredients

Ristorante Trattoria Antonio al Pantheon

4.73,141 reviews
Via dei Pastini, 12, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Traditional pasta and intimate dinners

Ristorante Trattoria Antonio al Pantheon channels the charm of a traditional Roman trattoria on Via dei Pastini. The small dining room, welcoming service and carefully handled Roman ingredients create an intimate setting for pasta, classic mains and an unhurried meal near the Pantheon.

It is particularly well suited to visitors seeking a refined but grounded take on local cooking; booking ahead is advisable.

Saltimbocca ristorante, Rome#7

Saltimbocca ristorante

4.65,746 reviews
Via di Tor Millina, 5, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Flexible Italian dining near central Rome

Saltimbocca ristorante offers an easygoing Italian dining stop on Via di Tor Millina, with outdoor tables and a broad menu suited to lunch, dinner or a later evening meal. Portions are notably generous, from seafood dishes to pasta, and the red sauce is a memorable part of the kitchen’s appeal.

The restaurant stays open daily from morning through midnight, making it convenient for flexible itineraries.

La Locanda di Pietro, Rome#8

La Locanda di Pietro

4.62,658 reviews
Via Sebastiano Veniero, 28/c, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Unhurried pasta after Vatican sightseeing

La Locanda di Pietro is a relaxed, rustic trattoria serving Roman and Italian cooking on Via Sebastiano Veniero, a short walk from the Vatican. Its calm pace and outdoor seating suit an easy dinner after museum visits, while the lemon fusilli is a memorable pasta choice.

Lunch and dinner run daily, with a menu that includes vegetarian options alongside pasta and Roman fare.

Savini Tartufi | Mercato Centrale Roma, Rome#9
What stands out

  • Made-to-order truffle carbonara

Savini Tartufi | Mercato Centrale Roma

4.7378 reviews
Via Giovanni Giolitti, 38, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Truffle-focused pasta near Termini

Savini Tartufi at Mercato Centrale Roma puts truffle at the center of its menu, including made-to-order truffle carbonara and Tagliolino al tartufo. It is a distinctive stop for travelers curious about a more truffle-led take on familiar Italian pasta, with staff available to guide first-time diners toward a signature dish.

The central Via Giovanni Giolitti location stays open from morning until midnight.

Spaghetti, Rome#10

Spaghetti

4.52,735 reviews
Via Leone IV, 29, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Straightforward Italian food after museum visits

Spaghetti is a humble bistro on Via Leone IV, a convenient short walk from the Vatican Museums exit. The menu centers on familiar Italian dishes, including pasta, tomato and mozzarella, with Nutella focaccia as a playful finish.

Open from 8:30 am to 10 pm most days and from 10:30 am on Sunday, it is a practical choice for a simple meal after sightseeing.

La Carbonara, Rome#11

La Carbonara

4.21,907 reviews
Campo de' Fiori, 23, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Central sightseeing days and terrace dining

La Carbonara at Campo de’ Fiori is a historic-style Roman restaurant with terrace tables overlooking the lively square. Its menu centres on classic local cooking, including carbonara, cacio e pepe and amatriciana, making it a natural stop for visitors wanting traditional pasta in a central setting.

The restaurant has a highly limited weekly schedule, opening Saturday for lunch and dinner only, so timing matters when planning a visit.

Summary

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1La Carbonara 4.8705Group meals
#2Rione XIV Bistrot 4.82,264Unhurried lunches in an intimate bistro
#3Nannarella 4.746,774Flexible meals in lively Trastevere
#4Raviolo d'Oro 4.714,054Roman pasta and flexible historic-centre dining
#5Klass Restaurant 4.74,330Relaxed dinners and cocktails
#6Ristorante Trattoria Antonio al Pantheon 4.73,141Traditional pasta and intimate dinners
#7Saltimbocca ristorante 4.65,746Flexible Italian dining near central Rome
#8La Locanda di Pietro 4.62,658Unhurried pasta after Vatican sightseeing
#9Savini Tartufi | Mercato Centrale Roma 4.7378Truffle-focused pasta near Termini
#10Spaghetti 4.52,735Straightforward Italian food after museum visits
#11La Carbonara 4.21,907Central sightseeing days and terrace dining

For businesses

Run a business?

Manage or add my business

Map and areas

Map of Places for Pasta Carbonara in Rome

Use the map to match your meal with the rest of your day. Via della Guglia works well for historic-centre plans, Via Giovanni Giolitti is handy near Termini, and Via Leone IV suits a Vatican Museums visit. Check the distance from your current stop before setting out, especially when planning around museum entry or departure times.

Services to compare

  • Classic Roman pastaChoose a historic-centre restaurant with a broader Roman pasta menu when you want familiar local flavours and flexibility beyond one signature dish.
  • Truffle carbonaraSavini Tartufi offers a more distinctive carbonara direction, with truffle placed at the centre of the dish and the wider menu.
  • Tagliolino al tartufoA useful alternative for diners who want truffle-led pasta without ordering carbonara.
  • Pasta after sightseeingSpaghetti on Via Leone IV is suited to a simple Italian meal after leaving the Vatican Museums.
  • Flexible lunch or dinnerRaviolo d’Oro has long daily hours, making it easier to fit pasta into an early lunch, late meal or relaxed evening.
  • Simple Italian dishesLook for familiar pasta, tomato and mozzarella when you prefer an uncomplicated meal rather than a highly specialised menu.

How to choose Places for Pasta Carbonara in Rome

  1. Pick Via della Guglia if you are already exploring the historic centre and want a pasta-focused meal with several directions on the menu.
  2. Choose Via Giovanni Giolitti when you are near Termini and want to try a truffle-led carbonara.
  3. Use Via Leone IV for a practical meal after the Vatican Museums, particularly when a short walk matters more than a specialised carbonara concept.
  4. Check the current opening hours before travelling, especially on Sunday, when Spaghetti starts service later.
  5. Ask whether the carbonara is available when you arrive, and confirm whether truffle is included in the preparation you want.
  6. Consider the rest of your order: a broad pasta menu, a truffle signature or a simple Italian dish will suit different appetites and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find truffle carbonara in Rome?

Savini Tartufi at Mercato Centrale Roma, on Via Giovanni Giolitti near Termini, is the clearest choice in this guide for a truffle-focused carbonara. The menu also includes Tagliolino al tartufo, so it suits diners who want to explore more than one truffle pasta.

Which option is convenient after visiting the Vatican Museums?

Spaghetti on Via Leone IV is the most practical option for a meal after visiting the Vatican Museums. It serves familiar Italian dishes and is open from 8:30 am to 10 pm on most days, with a later Sunday start listed in the provided details.

Is there a pasta restaurant in Rome's historic centre?

Raviolo d’Oro on Via della Guglia is a convenient historic-centre choice. Its menu is suited to pasta-focused lunches and dinners, with Roman pasta alongside ravioli, seafood pasta and dessert options for different preferences.

What should I confirm before travelling for carbonara?

Check the restaurant’s current hours and confirm that carbonara is being served when you plan to arrive. At a truffle-focused venue, ask how the dish is prepared and whether the truffle element matches what you want before ordering.

Which restaurant works best for a flexible meal time?

Raviolo d’Oro is the most flexible choice among these options because its long daily hours can suit an early lunch, a later meal or an evening stop. It is particularly useful when your plans in the historic centre may change during the day.

Related guides

15 Best Desserts in Rome15 Best Malls in Rome13 Best Gay Clubs in Rome