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8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Rome

Rome’s seafood restaurants range from generous Sardinian cooking on Via Salaria and Via Arno to polished raw seafood on Via Giulia and contemporary dining in Prati. This guide helps you choose by cooking style, atmosphere, location and occasion, whether you want shared starters, a relaxed fish meal, pescatarian options or a more refined evening.

Check opening hours and reserve ahead for busy dinner plans.

How this guide is ordered

The options are ordered by how clearly they suit seafood-focused dining, including the style of cooking, setting, neighbourhood, meal occasion, service pattern and practical booking considerations. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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L'Isola d'Oro #1

L'Isola d'Oro

4.51258 reviews
Via Salaria, 180, 00198 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Hearty seafood meals and shared starters

L'Isola d'Oro is a casual seafood restaurant on Via Salaria with a Sardinian-leaning identity and a menu built for generous sharing. The house antipasti selection is a natural starting point, while fish soup and other seafood dishes suit diners looking for traditional, hearty flavours.

Warm, attentive service and a relaxed atmosphere make it a comfortable choice for a proper lunch or dinner away from Rome’s busiest visitor zones.

Capo Boi #2

Capo Boi

4.51144 reviews
Via Arno, 80, 00198 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Sardinian seafood and celebratory dining

Capo Boi is a seafood restaurant on Via Arno specialising in Sardinian cooking and fish-led dishes. Its elegant setting and warm hospitality make it a strong choice for a celebratory dinner or a more considered meal, with fresh seafood at the centre of the experience.

Lunch and dinner are served Monday to Saturday, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm and 8:00 to 11:00 pm.

Er Pulentaro Specialità Di Pesce #3

Er Pulentaro Specialità Di Pesce

4.5685 reviews
Via Silvio Benco, 38, 00177 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Casual fish meals in Prenestina

Er Pulentaro Specialità Di Pesce is a seafood-focused trattoria in Rome with a relaxed, informal feel, outdoor seating and generous portions. The menu suits diners after straightforward fish dishes, pasta and classic starters, while quick service and approachable pricing support an easygoing meal rather than a formal occasion.

Fabio and the team bring a friendly presence to the room, making it a practical choice for casual dining in the Prenestina area.

Ristorante Le Caveau #4

Ristorante Le Caveau

4.62328 reviews
Via Conte Verde, 6, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Atmospheric Italian meals in the Esquiline

Ristorante Le Caveau brings Italian cooking into a cosy Esquiline setting where historic arches and vaults meet modern art and tasteful décor. Seafood pasta, including a well-executed seafood tomato pasta, fits comfortably within the broader traditional menu.

Friendly, efficient service and a pleasant outdoor area make it suitable for an unhurried lunch or dinner, especially for diners who value atmosphere as much as the plate.

RISTORANTE AMARE #5

RISTORANTE AMARE

4.4562 reviews
Via Cicerone, 61, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Pescatarian dining and special evenings

RISTORANTE AMARE is a contemporary seafood destination on Via Cicerone, pairing fine dining with a dedicated gin and oyster club. Its exclusive Prati setting is designed for evening occasions, with a seafood menu that suits pescatarians and diners looking for a more polished alternative to traditional Roman restaurants.

The attentive service of Augusto and Gaia adds a personal touch; advance planning matters, as opening is concentrated on selected evenings.

Osteria la Giara - Vino & Cucina dal 1920 #6

Osteria la Giara - Vino & Cucina dal 1920

4.7380 reviews
Via sardegna 75, Via Toscana, 46, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Relaxed Italian meals with flexible choices

Osteria La Giara - Vino & Cucina dal 1920 offers a welcoming Italian dining experience around Via Sardegna and Via Toscana, with local products, daily preparations and wines by the glass. Its relaxed atmosphere and attentive team suit a casual lunch or dinner, while the menu’s flexibility works well for diners with different preferences, including those avoiding seafood.

Booking ahead is recommended for this long-running, intimate osteria.

Margot - Ristorante Prati #7

Margot - Ristorante Prati

4.52278 reviews
Via Crescenzio, 39, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Casual seafood dinners in Prati

Margot - Ristorante Prati is a cosy bar and eatery on Via Crescenzio, offering Italian seafood fare in a relaxed setting. Outdoor seating, efficient friendly service and an approachable evening atmosphere make it suitable for solo diners, couples or a straightforward meal near Prati.

The concise weekly schedule means it is best suited to diners whose plans fit its selected opening days, with booking advisable for a more secure table.

Assunta Madre #8

Assunta Madre

4.2752 reviews
V. Giulia, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Best for
Upscale raw seafood dinners

Assunta Madre is an upscale seafood restaurant on Via Giulia, centred on freshly caught fish, raw preparations and a refined dining room. Its quieter residential setting and polished yet simple ambience suit an intimate Saturday evening or a high-end seafood occasion.

The menu is particularly relevant for diners seeking a broad raw seafood selection and carefully sourced fish, with a focused schedule that makes advance planning essential.

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Map of seafood restaurants in Rome

Use the map to compare seafood restaurants across Rome before choosing a table. Via Salaria and Via Arno suit diners around the northern central districts, while Via Cicerone and Via Crescenzio keep you close to Prati.

Via Giulia, the Esquiline and Prenestina offer different settings, so check the route and distance against your plans.

Seafood dining options

  • Sardinian seafoodChoose Sardinian fish-led cooking, traditional flavours and generous dishes at Capo Boi or L’Isola d’Oro.
  • Shared seafood startersLook for hearty antipasti and generous portions when the meal is meant to be shared around the table.
  • Raw seafood dinnersAssunta Madre focuses on freshly caught fish and broad raw seafood selections for a more refined occasion.
  • Pescatarian diningRISTORANTE AMARE offers a contemporary seafood setting that suits pescatarians and special evenings.
  • Casual fish mealsEr Pulentaro and Margot work well for straightforward seafood, pasta and relaxed dining in Prenestina or Prati.
  • Seafood pastaRistorante Le Caveau includes seafood pasta within a broader traditional Italian menu in the Esquiline.
  • Flexible Italian menusOsteria la Giara offers daily preparations and flexible choices for groups with different preferences.

How to choose a seafood restaurant

  1. Match the menu to the occasion: choose raw seafood or a polished room for a special evening, and a trattoria for an informal meal.
  2. Check the neighbourhood before booking, especially if you are deciding between Prati, Via Giulia, Via Salaria or the Esquiline.
  3. Ask whether the menu has the preparation you want, such as raw seafood, fish soup, seafood pasta or generous shared starters.
  4. Confirm lunch and dinner hours before travelling; Capo Boi, for example, follows a Monday-to-Saturday service pattern.
  5. Reserve ahead for busy evenings, particularly when choosing a popular contemporary venue or planning a group dinner.
  6. If the party has mixed preferences, prioritise restaurants with flexible Italian menus rather than a narrowly seafood-only format.

Frequently asked questions

Which Rome seafood restaurant is best for a special evening?

RISTORANTE AMARE suits a contemporary evening in Prati, with a seafood-focused menu, pescatarian-friendly choices and a dedicated gin and oyster club. Assunta Madre on Via Giulia is another strong fit when raw seafood and a refined dining room matter more than a casual atmosphere.

Where can I find Sardinian seafood in Rome?

Capo Boi on Via Arno and L’Isola d’Oro on Via Salaria both centre their menus on Sardinian seafood. Capo Boi has a more elegant setting for a considered meal, while L’Isola d’Oro is better suited to hearty dishes and shared starters in a relaxed environment.

Are there casual seafood restaurants in Prati?

Yes. Margot on Via Crescenzio offers a relaxed setting for Italian seafood, with outdoor seating and a straightforward evening atmosphere.

RISTORANTE AMARE is also in Prati, but its contemporary style and oyster-focused offering make it more suited to a polished occasion.

Should I book a seafood restaurant in Rome in advance?

Booking is sensible for dinner, especially on busy evenings or when you have a fixed schedule. Some venues are associated with advance reservations, and restaurants with more specialised menus or smaller dining rooms may have less flexibility for walk-ins.

Where can I eat seafood pasta in a broader Italian restaurant?

Ristorante Le Caveau in the Esquiline includes seafood pasta within a wider traditional Italian menu, making it useful for groups with varied tastes. Osteria la Giara around Via Sardegna and Via Toscana also offers flexible daily preparations and Italian dishes beyond seafood.

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