Da Bucatino

The food was awesome! We came here because some Italian folks told us to. The carbonara was a perfect 10, and the steak had amazing flavor. Definitely recommend it!

One of my favorite meals in Rome! The amatriciana was the best I’ve had yet! Simple, rustic, and delicious. Don’t feel too pressured to get dessert; if you have room, order more pasta!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Authentic Roman Food – A True Local Gem! I consider myself a food connoisseur, and I’ve dined in some of the best restaurants around the world – but Da Bucatino truly surpasses everything I have ever tasted. This is not a tourist spot – this is where Italians themselves come to eat, which says it all. The food is as authentic as it gets, straight from the heart of Rome. We enjoyed several classics, and each one was unforgettable: • Cozze alla marinara – Fresh mussels with the perfect balance of garlic and herbs. • Spaghetti al pomodoro – A simple dish elevated to perfection: al dente pasta, fresh tomato sauce, basil, and Parmigiano. • Risotto alla crema di scampi – Creamy, rich, and infused with the sweetness of fresh scampi. • Carciofi alla Romana – Tender, flavorful artichoke seasoned beautifully with olive oil and herbs. • Scampi alla griglia – Smoky, perfectly grilled, and finished with fresh lemon. The atmosphere makes the experience complete: authentic, warm, and family-style. You can feel the love for Roman tradition in every detail, and the service is just as genuine as the food. If you want the true taste of Rome, where Italians themselves come to eat, Da Bucatino is an absolute must. This is not just dinner – it’s a Roman experience that leaves a mark.

We stayed nearby and the host recommended this restaurant. We had a great time here, away from the touristy atmosphere and enjoyed being in a locaa restaurant with good and plentiful food and drinks. Highly recommend!

Took a 35 min venture here because of all the great reviews. We ordered the steak, spaghetti pomodoro, and roasted potatoes. Every single dish was absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. No substitutions for food- ex: spaghetti pomodoro can’t be bucatini pomodoro, since bucatini plate is with a different sauce. Front dining is a little tight as the tables are very close together. They have a couple toilets that are clean and actually have a toilet set and paper 😂 Staff are all so nice and attentive. The Only downside I found was that when we paid, the man said “you can add tip to the card or cash on the table.” I was going to tip regardless because the food and service was amazing so it was deserved and intended , but to have that mentioned when Italy is not a tipping culture like the U.S., it was odd and distasteful. Other than that, I would absolutely return here and wish they had this restaurant in my hometown. 45€ for the food, bread service, coperto (service fee), sparking water, and a still water. So worth it.

This was a hidden gem! It was a quiet restaurant and the server was very attentive. We ate here for our anniversary and loved all of the food. We were worried that it might be packed because of the busy restaurants that we passed to get here. However, we got right in. I had rabbit, chicory, Roman Style Artichoke, and burrata cheese. My husband and I would eat here again.

WOW! You must eat here. It was amazing. We sat outside and had a wonderful last dinner in Roma. To be honest, we could hardly walk away as we were so full. Our primi pasta plates were very big and could have been a compete meal in themselves (one gnocchi al ragu and one pici pasta with bacon, pecrino cheese and artichoke), which we followed with the grilled squid and shrimp which was incredible.

We visited this restaurant on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Rome, and it did not disappoint! The food was truly authentic — I had the ravioli and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was excellent. A wonderful experience — highly recommended!

So far the best meal we have had in Rome. You can tell that you have picked the right spot when everyone around you appears to be a local. One of my kids had steak and absolutely loved it although it did come a little undercooked. We sent it back and it came back perfect. I had an unbelievable linguine with clams. It was absolutely stellar. My kids had Gnocchi with a meat Ragu and it looked unbelievable. They could not get over how good it was and they said it was one of the best meals they've ever had. My wife had.Cacio de Pepe. Incredible. Bread amazing. Wine great. And the bill so incredibly reasonable. Would definitely go back.

Came to eat at my husband's favorite childhood restaurant. All the Staff are very friendly! I ordered a simple pasta pomodoro. Was absolutely delicious. Husband ordered his favorite porkchops. Has a friendly neighborhood feel. Mom and pop type of place. Will definitely come back.

The food was not very good, bland and greasy, the veal tasted old. The service was appalling. The waiter was rude immediately, he did not check on us during our meal and it took forever to get the check. They also added a tip, which I'm pretty sure isn't common here.

Every dish we had at Da Bucatino was simple and delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. The salad we had to start with with will be my new go-to... the pecorino cheese made for a perfect bite. We also enjoyed some bruschetta, pasta, and scampi alla griglia.

One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to wander outside the tourist areas into the local neighborhoods. After walking for quite a while and not finding anything I had to ask a few people where to eat. I was led right to Bucatino. What a gem of a place! The people were warm, welcoming and patient with my rusty Italian. The food was phenomenal! This was definitely the best meal we had in Rome. Bucatino is absolutely worth a stop.

We visited Rome, from America and England and we took 5 children between age 6 and 16, with 2 adults and we raved about this place to our friends and family! Fantastic food, environment and service. For the great amount and quality of food that you get the prices are great!! We tried to go back the next day but they were closed on Monday, we were so sad! We highly recommend this place

Terrible. Terrible. I have not experienced service as bad as this in a very long time and fairly certain it was because we were not Italian or didn't speak Italian. Service was a complete jerk to us yet jovial with other tables. Food was awful and the server brought every dish out at once and was so rude that the bad service felt intentional. Would not recommend this place to anyone as any other place would be better.

Absolutely perfect. Great food and service. The GOAT in terms of Testaccio. Classic Roma food, with no BS or gimmick.

This place was AMAZING! When in Rome, you have the carbonara and theirs did not disappoint. I also have to sing the praises of their vegetable soup...THE BEST! I highly recommend this place. The food was so great and the staff matched that. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

I come to Rome every 6 months for at least 3 weeks. I cone to da Bucatino at least 3 times esc visit. As my departure time gets closer, my visits here increase. The food is soooo good!! ...the sauce is the best I've had. Dont be intimidated by the intense, serious waiters... is part of the charm!

We visit it quite frequently, just for the simplest Roman pasta. Carbonara, Buccatino all'Amatriciano, Cacio e Pepe, sometimes, we also order Coda and other meat courses. more details on my blog: https://www.gustobeats.com/best-places-to-eat-in-rome-for-a-3-day-rome-itinerary/

Amazing Roman food! Service is well Roman so don't expect them to lick your Ferragamo boots! We had the mushroom and truffle pasta as the appetizer and then dug our way into the Roman tripe and Bakala with roasted potatoes finish it off with tiramisu and 2 cafes and we got wheeled out of the place.....

Reservation heavily recommended. The food was good, but fair warning: do not come here if you are an English speaking tourist. There is a clear difference in the way that the staff treat English speakers versus Italian speakers. I'm not one to criticize service, because I understand that the restaurant business is stressful. This however was unacceptable--the etiquette of our waiter was shocking.

As for many other traditional restaurants in Rome easy profit with tourists has sadly become a priority versus providing good quality. Food is still ok but it's plain sad to see so many of your certainties turn to dust over the years. The stuff on the antipasti buffet was old and tough, the pasta dishes were ok. Service is basic but friendly.

Had a dinner here after touring portions of Rome. Our driver recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. Both the service and the food were exceptional. We felt as if we were with friends.

We eat here for the first time tonight and it was amazing!!!!! Fresh pasta made by nonna. We all got something different and each dish was perfect. The service was great and they were so accommodating for our toddler. Thank you for an amazing experience.

I bit away from the touristy sections of Rome, 'twas a good find - this place is a corner restaurant a block back from main streets, has a nice laid back atmosphere, and decent service. House white wine was nice, very subtle - so .750ml kind of... disappeared somewhere. @_@ Now the rest of the dinner i can't remember.... (i kid i kid...) So Thursday night is gnocci night (says the menu) - enjoyed some good gnocci. Texture and flavor both. Shrimp risotto was great as well. The shrimp were pretty tiny, but the flavor was all there, I'd order this again. Finally, enjoyed the tiramisu. It was pretty good, though I think I was hoping for a bit more of a sweeter flavor, that's just a personal preference I spose. Overall - a great neighborhood option if you find yourself in this area of town

This is a no nonsense restaurant focusing on Roman cuisine, with a specialty in Quinto Quarto, roughly translated as the "fifth" quarter of the animal (entrails, trippe, etc.). This is typical of the more pedestrian class of Roman cuisine historically and forms an important and creative part of the current foodie oeuvre. This all sounds more risque than it actually is, so rest at ease: the food is very approachable and comforting. Lots of locals and definitely some foreigners, but they were foodies... Antipasto buffet: will not disappoint. I'm sure the selection changes daily as it changed during our self-served plating. PRIMI Bucatini Amatriciana: a house speciality, this dish is hearty, rich and amazing. Think hollowed out nintendo game controller cords (when they existed) cooked very al dente, with a tomato-based Amatriciana with huge chunks of pancetta/bacon that were super flavorful. Rigatoni w/ Carciofi, et al: this dish was somewhat disappointing, especially given the rec from our waiter. Possible reason was that the original pasta to be served with the sauce was not available...?.... SECONDI Coniglio alla Cacciatore: super good version of rabbit on the bone, cooked in the oven (al forno) with olive oil, garlic, and vinegar. This is one of the lighter options and is very well done. Coda alla Vaccinara: Oxtail braised in celery and tomato broth. Think lamb osso buco or braised beef stew. Very succulent, heavy stuff. I'd order it again, happily. All in all, an affordable peak into non-glamourous Italian/Roman cuisine. I like this place! side note: solid wine list.

Very generous portions. Swordfish was amazing. Atmosphere good with outdoor seating. Cold wine. Prices fair. The only downside was that our outdoor server was very unfriendly and actually rude. He did not pour our wine nor give us a wine list until we asked We had to ask for an ice bucket though tables near us had one and it was quite a hot evening. He rushed us with our ordering also. After paying by credit card and following him into the kitchen to do so he did not say thank you or even acknowledge my thank you

OK, so Testaccio is not exactly Rome's friendliest neighborhood, but I came here to eat, not make friends! This was our first meal in Rome, and it did not disappoint. With a bit of finger-pointing at the menu, and a few awkward silences, we managed to get our order in and sat back to enjoy the wine and water. I enjoyed the Coniglio alla Cacciatore or Huntsman's Rabbit, and my wife had the Pollo con Peperone, or Chicken with Peppers. The Delizia al Pistacchio and Tiramisù were amazing for dessert.

I've been coming here for years and am never disappointed. Roman friends introduced me to the place and I keep coming back every time I'm in Rome and even bring students here for a special dinner when I lead groups. I love the fish, the antipasto spread, the roast lamb or pork, the scotta-ditto (lamb chops that looks like a plate of bones but tastes terrific) and of course, the bucatini!:) It's the real thing and no matter where else I go, I always want to come back here. It's the real thing - if you want traditional Roman food.

Delicious food! We liked it so much that we went twice during our 3 night stay in Rome. Would definitely recommend the artichoke, lamb dish as well as their pastas!

This is one of my favorite spots in Rome. The food is amazing. Try the artichoke as an appetizer. Pasta dishes are good. Service is good waiters are very attentive

We went here with a local resident. Excellent food and wine. The parking is a disaster so take the metro to pyramide or take a cab. The lentils and the puntarele (salad) was awesome starter. We had the pork, lamb and carbonara. Nothing has compared to anything I have had in Italy before. Massimo, the owner, made sure we were happy with everything. It was a big help that we speak Italian but plenty of English only speakers there too. Definitely worth the trip.

This place was recommended by an acquaintance and it was amazing! It also got raves from our cab driver and one of our tour guides as a place where Romans go for a good meal. Definitely must order the Bucatini a l'Amatriciana!

Does not look very attractive, but don't you worry 'the madré' had seen iT All! Very good restaurant with very nice waiters who even entertain the kids without exageration. Food far too good and too much for a very reasonable price. Too bad we could taste the desserts.

Stumbled on this little restaurant - out of the very touristy areas. We were able to get a table outside but it looks like you should make a reservation if that is your preference. Almost all the tables had reserved on them. The food was very good but seemed a bit pedestrian. The waiter barely acknowledged us - somewhere between businesslike and rude. We were there at 1pm and only a dinner menu was available. We had hoped for pizza for lunch. If you want a meal with locals and family fare this is the place for you. If you want a special meal out, I don't think so.

We stayed in the neighbourhood and wanted to try some local fare. This restaurant did not disappoint. The service was good, certainly a million times better than we had at Il Cantinone the night before. We were helped by a friendly mamma who seemed to own (definitely run) the place. The food was great. The most flavourful pasta we've had thus far during our month in Italy. Not much English going on here, but when you play your part and try to order some things in Italian, they'll go a long way to make your evening enjoyable.

This is a fun neighborhood place. They love my friend Sasha. I think I accidentally ate a ghost pepper here from the antipasto bar (BEWARE!) I went for Thursday - Rome's gnocchi day - and I had it a la matriciana. The service was very attentive and friendly.

Traditional Roma cuisine with none of the pretentiousness! Best food and service we had our entire two weeks in Italy, hands down! The rabbit, ox tail and artichokes are incredible. Don't come to Roma without coming here!

Fabulous food in a classic Italian trattoria. We went for lunch. The fettuccini with mushrooms and cream was amazing. AMAZING. And the guys working there are so sweet. I'd definitely go back.

First night in Rome, Bucatino did not disappoint. Not a tourist joint, the real thing. Dirt cheap with fast, rough service. And amazing food. And romantic as hell. This place is what you want.

The property manager where we are staying recommended this place, it did not disappoint! You must make reservations. There is an area outside, inside, a back room, and downstairs. It is deceivingly large!

This place was a rip off and my family was treated awful. The owner wouldn't give us menus to look at and brought out food for us that we didn't even want. Total: four artichokes, four basic pastas, two desserts and a bottle of wine = well over $150 USD. There are better restaurants that don't make you feel like a tourist who gets bamboozled.

I was at this establishment last week. We were told to go to this area of Rome for some of the local food and our guide was right. The food was excellent and the wine was fabulous. I had the steak and spaghetti both which were very fresh and very tasty. In particular, the red house wine was my favorite of all the wines in Italy. Does anyone know the name of the house red wine?

Food is excellent. Not touristy at all, and service is great. We were seated next to local Italian and they recommend the amatriciana which was excellent, best I've had in Rome.