14 Best Places for Pasta in Rome

Semola e Farina serves Roman pasta on Via dei Falegnami, with a casual, unpretentious format and dishes prepared quickly. The menu covers carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe and pesto pasta, with listed prices of €9.50 for carbonara and €9 for amatriciana.

It is especially suited to pasta lovers wanting a flavourful meal without a formal dining room, and the long opening hours make it easy to fit into a sightseeing day.

Come 'na Vorta Pasta e Vino - Santa Dorotea makes fresh pasta part of the scene, with preparation visible from the window and a welcoming Trastevere setting. The menu includes gluten-free choices, making it a useful option for families managing coeliac requirements.

Staff are notably helpful with selecting suitable dishes, while pasta, drinks and wine recommendations keep the meal engaging for the whole table.

EGG Pasta Fresca is a weekday lunchtime Italian restaurant on Vicolo del Farinone, serving fresh pasta in a casual format. Carbonara and bolognese are natural picks, with the pasta available in short shapes and a take-away-friendly style that suits a quick meal.

Friendly service and outdoor tables add flexibility, while the focused schedule makes it best for an early weekday lunch.

CHE PASTA! Pasta Bar keeps the format simple: freshly cooked pasta prepared right in front of you on Via di S. Agostino.

It is a natural choice for a quick, casual lunch, especially if you enjoy watching the cooking process. Carbonara comes with al dente spaghetti, crisp guanciale and a savoury finish. Seating is limited, and the lunch-focused schedule makes it best suited to daytime visits.

Angelo’s is a cosy trattoria on Via di Porta Cavalleggeri, conveniently placed for a meal after visiting Vatican City. Traditional cuisine, a welcoming atmosphere and attentive table service define the experience, with a charming interior that feels relaxed rather than formal.

It works particularly well for a first lunch in Rome or an easy dinner close to the Vatican, though the menu does not specifically establish osso buco as a house speciality.

Casadora brings fresh pasta and an appealingly intimate feel to Rome’s Prati area. Its modest setting suits diners looking for a relaxed Italian meal away from more formal restaurant rooms, with a short menu that keeps the focus on carefully prepared pasta and well-balanced flavours.

MACCARONE Il Pastificio [Pellegrino] focuses on fresh Italian pasta served quickly in a casual setting near Via del Pellegrino. The menu includes simple classics such as aglio e olio alongside ravioli with butter and sage, with portions available in different sizes.

It is well suited to an informal lunch, a fast dinner, or a satisfying pasta break during a day around central Rome.

Pasta Roma & pizza is a casual restaurant on Via Sebastiano Veniero, close to the Vatican Museums, built around fresh handmade pasta, Roman-style pinsa pizza and straightforward meals. The atmosphere is informal and lively, with friendly, helpful service and reasonable pricing.

Open 10 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday, it works well for families or a relaxed pasta stop without ceremony.

Come 'na Vorta Pasta e Vino – Palombella brings handmade pasta and Roman dining character to Via della Palombella, with wine guidance and a lively central setting. Staff can recommend pairings and may let diners take part in making pasta, adding an interactive touch to a meal.

It opens daily from 10 am, later on weekends, and suits an informal lunch or dinner with a little participation.

Across from the Largo di Torre Argentina ruins, Come ’na Vorta Pasta e Vino makes fresh pasta the centrepiece of a distinctly Roman meal. The kitchen’s hand-rolled pasta and authentic carbonara suit a memorable lunch or dinner, while the historic setting adds atmosphere without needing much embellishment.

Its long daily schedule makes it practical for an early meal, relaxed evening, or late-night pasta stop.

Spizzicamo is an Italian restaurant on Via Marianna Dionigi with an emphasis on authentic cooking, pizza, pasta and aperitivo. Carbonara and Spritz make it appealing beyond the pizza menu, while a family-friendly welcome includes coloring sheets and pencils for younger diners.

Its location near Prati suits an easy neighborhood meal, though the published schedule currently shows the restaurant closed every day.

At Via dei Baullari, Osteria da Fortunata - Baullari serves familiar Roman comfort food in a central setting, with carbonara, amatriciana, gnocchi with ragù, eggplant dishes, ravioli and tiramisu among the memorable choices. The location works well for a flexible family lunch or dinner, and visiting outside the busiest evening period can make it easier to settle in without a long wait.

Tucked into Via di Santa Maria dell'Anima near Piazza Navona, Ponte e Parione combines a welcoming, traditional dining room with Roman cuisine and pizza. The walk past fresh pasta being made adds character, while cloth table settings and a cozy atmosphere suit a family meal or relaxed evening.

The restaurant can fill quickly, so reserving ahead is worthwhile when planning around Piazza Navona.

Alfredo e Ada is a small, no-frills restaurant on Via dei Banchi Nuovi with the feel of a long-established local dining room. Roman home cooking, including carbonara and mushroom risotto, takes centre stage alongside house white wine, while the friendly team keeps the atmosphere warm and personal.

It is a good match for an unhurried Saturday lunch or dinner, with limited weekly opening.