Cacio e Pepe costs €12-18 at trattorias where Romans actually eat — far from the tourist-priced €28 versions near the Colosseum. This guide covers the 10 best pasta restaurants in Rome by neighborhood, with prices, what to order, and which areas to skip.

Published: 3/11/2026
Last Published: 3/11/2026
Updated: 6/1/2026
Location: Rome, Italy
Reading time: 11 minutes
Bowl of cacio e pepe pasta in a Roman trattoria, steam rising, candlelit atmosphere

Best Pasta in Rome: 10 Restaurants Where Romans Actually Eat

Cacio e Pepe costs €12-18 at trattorias where Romans actually eat — far from the tourist-priced €28 versions near the Colosseum. This guide covers the 10 best pasta restaurants in Rome by neighborhood, with prices, what to order, and which areas to skip.

Nick Turner
Updated Jun 1, 2026
11 min read
Nick Turner

Nick Turner

Nick Turner is a travel writer and destination specialist who contributes to Visit Network's portfolio of city and country guides. A seasoned traveller with particular expertise in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Mediterranean Europe, he focuses on food, nightlife, and off-the-beaten-path local neighbourhoods. When not writing, he documents his travels on Instagram as Country Connoisseur.

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