La Trattoria de Gli Amici

Very busy place, best you make reservation for dinner. It’s at a very cute corner in between 2 streets. Nothing very special on the food. The carbonara isn’t as fantastic as the one next door. I am happy and glad they do employ special need employees ❤️😍 however if I would recommend to come, try different items I have ordered ( see pictures)

Marcelo was our server and he was fantastic! Everything was a 10/10. We ordered the fettuccine con pomodoro, which was fresh and delicious. The lasagna was also excellent — the only thing I would change is adding a bit more pasta to it. Overall, a wonderful experience with great food, warm service, and a lovely atmosphere.

Fantastic restaurant located at the super fun and busy Trastevere area. All dishes were delicious and abundant, and the personnel is a 10/10. The perfect mix of awesome people and delicious food. The melanzane alla parmegiana and the steak are a must! See the photos of what’s left of it, too delicious to take a photo before.

Amazing carbonara and pizza. I was a bit worried about the carbonara reading some of the reviews, but it is really excellent and authentic (whoever said it is too yellow and uses Kraft cheese is totally wrong; the yellow colour is because of the eggs!!!). Just be warned that the portions are huge. The carbonara serves at least two people and the pizza at least three. The service was also excellent - one of the fastest and most pleasant on our trip to Rome so far. I loved that this restaurant supports a social cause through inclusive hiring policies. They also have beautiful art on the walls inside. I would 100% come back if I have the chance to come to Rome again.

Loved the food loved the concept. Sit outside of you can for brilliant people watching of the square. Went on a Tuesday evening, no wait, despite really long queue for place next door that has gone viral. Skip the place next door and go here instead. Food was so fresh and light.

Truly a wonderful experience! The staff are lovely and the food was delicious! We came here on a whim and we were so happy with everything. It was also a pleasant surprise to see the good work that this restaurant does with special needs people. A wonderful project!

The salad caesar wasn’t good, looks like just half of spoon for Caesar dressing so the salad was dry. Tomato pasta 🍝 quite a good, can’t complain. I’ve ordered a beer but didn’t get it 😅 Aperol spritz was terrible 😢 Can’t recommend it…

The best meal we have had in Rome this time. The food is amazing especially the ox tail and the pasta amatriciana … both are unforgettable. The ox tail just melted in my mouth and the sauce was incredibly complex and rich. The amatriciana had some sauces on it which i like but my friends would like it less saucy. Service was attentive and great. We came back again the last day for the amazing food and service. We love the food and people in the restaurant !! I went with a bunch of italians and they all agreed the food was amazing. It’s not touristy, real good italian food. Definitely a gem in trastevere !

Awesome food and amazing service. The steak in the picture is .54kg x 260,00 EUR. Would come back again just be weary of prices and make sure they are accurate. Also the credit card machine doesn't work or so they claim. Would bring cash if you decide to drop by.

I was looking for the best lasagna and came across this restaurants rating mentioning a good salad. This was unfortunately not so at all, while they filled my request for only lettuce (been here 3weeks and can't have any more arugula ) the salad came loaded with fennel, no radishes idk - menus are often suggestive The olives tasted off and so did the lettuce, lettuce was way off. . I have tasted the local produce and it's Amazing - not sure what they did to it. Lasagna (I finally am spelling that correctly) it was OK. I mean by NYC standards, and we know Italian (well NY style has its own thing, however this was crap for Rome, mucky no stand out flavors. It could have been previously frozen. Presentation WEIRDEST- the restaurant is over half empty, A few couples and a family finishing inside , one party of three outside. They turned a guy away before me, seated me in the front middle surrounded by empty bistro tables. I view of the front door and every customer. Table of 5 - no reservation, nope sorry Table of 9 - no reservation, no not without reservation The restaurant has emptied now - three people I mentioned and me. Waitress turns two more away at 10:15 saying 'the kitchen is closed' I'm waiting to pay the bill at 10:30pm ( close is eleven) Before they gave me instructions to pay at the counter the server is rolling down the awning I told the Main guy (guessing) that this was weird and what was going on He smiled nodded and pretended he didn't understand Wtf? Not even sure why I gave two stars. Me and my stomach ache are headed home tomorrow Do yourself a favor - skip this place Have the fruit in Italy Be sure to ask for no funky corn, every restaurant I've encountered adds this it's frozen or canned ‍ I'm clearly missing something The staff was ok serving, they might smile but ‍ I'm getting used to that in rome as well. Kinda cool they work with disabled people as some sort of partnership with an NGO

No wait for a group of 8 at 7:30 on a Monday. A couple of meals were the wrong order and one meal took an extra 20 minutes to come out. Food was really good, though!

Came here on the evening in Rome I hadn't made dinner reservations. There were lines everywhere in Trastevere and we were hungry so we just committed to wait in this one. We waited about 45 minutes and it was worth every second. Absolutely the best meal we had in Rome. My husband had the white fish and I had the gnocchi. The ragu was to die for. The house wine was also delicious. The manager was not only hosting but bussing tables, taking orders and serving food. He was very on top of things and polite on a very busy evening. I also noticed the restaurant hired staff with disabilities which I appreciated immensely.

Our original plan was to dine at nearby Tonarello, probably the most popular restaurant in Trastevere, but the endless line discouraged us. We turned to nearby Trattoria Gli Amici which had a far humbler line, and we got a table in perhaps 10 minutes. We're very happy we did. TGA is known for employing those with disabilities, which is a very cool thing. We started our dinner with an appetizer called Bruschetta Stracciatella Fiore, which is basically a toasted bread with the flower of a zucchini and anchovies. It sounded good, but I wouldn't recommend it. We were dining a little light this evening, and went for a primi piatti (first course) only, with each of us selecting a Roman pasta specialty. We ordered the Roman classic Cacio e Pepe, and a Rigatoni Alla Amatriciana. If you've done any research on Roman pasta styles, you'll know that the Cacio e Pepe is perhaps the best known style, served with tonnarello (think, thick Spaghetti) noodles in a simple, yet perfect sauce of Pecorino Cheese and Pepper. In our two weeks in Italy, this was the best prepared Cacio e Pepe. The Amatriciana was almost as good, but didn't quite reach the plateau of the C&P. For a simple pasta dinner, we were really happy to have discovered this place. Service was a little mixed. The floor manager had to intercede a few times to make sure things went smoothly, though we were in no hurry. All in all, if you're looking for some good eats without the crazy lines, this would be a great alternative. You'll get about 90% of the quality for about 25% of the wait time.

Wonderful location and contrary to a review I read that said service was slow, I thought the service was exceptional and very attentive. The salads were beautiful and so fresh- very welcome with how much pasta we've been eating. Menu has great selection. The squash blossoms with cheese and anchovies were yummy and the chicken dish was excellent. The pasta was of course the standard you expect in Italy. Get a table outside if you can and def make a reservation or you might miss out. Would absolutely go back!

We had lunch here when we were exploring in Trastevere and we had a good lunch. I like their whole concept where they employ mentally disabled people to work alongside the other restaurant staff, and the whole place is decorated with artwork also done by the mentally disabled too. Although this place is close to a lot of other touristy restaurants, and this place does draw in a decent amount of tourists, I still found the food to be good - especially the pasta. They do have seating outside on the patio, and ample seating inside too, so you shouldn't need a reservation to eat here. - Gran Fritti (11€) - 2 fiori di zucca, 1 filetto di baccala, 1 suppli, 1 oliva ascolana, 3 "polpette" cacio e pepe - The fried platter was pretty large and probably better shared between 3-4 people (we were only 2), and it was pretty filling as the little polpette of cacio and pepe were pretty heavy (deep fried cacio and pepe pasta) - Insalata Mista - (6,50€) - The salad was pretty standard with lettuce, carrots, olives, and tomatoes. The portion size was pretty large, and almost too much for 2 people (but not a problem, we ate it all anyways). This could easily be shared between 3-4 people. - Amatriciana Pasta - I always love a good amatriciana pasta, with the crispy pork jowl, and tomato sauce. The pasta here was good, not too salty, and the pasta was al dente. I would definitely get this again. Overall, this place is great if you're in the area and want a casual lunch or dinner. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to eat here, but we enjoyed our meal here, especially the amatriciana pasta. Reasonably priced and decent portion sizes, which is always a plus.

Another dinner with our friends from Spain whilst we were in Rome. We were looking for a place to eat and checked out a few places close by, and as it was a busy evening and there were lots of full places.. then we found this little gem! This restaurant was also in the Trastevere area of Roma - hip, cool and lots of super good bars and restaurants. Food was very good, pretty decent selection of beers and wines. Everything was memorable about this place. One of our Spanish friends is GF, so there was a few options for her also, which is pretty good considering Italy is the pasta and pizza capital of the world!! The bread was fresh with the special olive oil/basalmic mix they do. The wine list gives you a great overall experience to try out the various wine regions in Italy. We had some amazing red wine and ended up getting a second bottle.. Facing into the open piazza gave us a nice view of the piazza, which had people from all walks of life passing through. What was a little annoying was staff let people in (selling junky stuff) into the al fresco area and try and sell stuff, which is a little off-putting - sort of spoilt the evening in a little way, but overall it was sorted fairly quickly.. Pretty good service - wasn't fast (but that was ok with us on the night), but when we had it, it was very good. Lots of attention! Fatevi un favore e andate...

Good food. Kind service. Would recommend. This place does a great service by employing folks with disabilities

First off, the Restaurant supports a great cause. They hire mentally disabled individuals along with others who cannot get a job anywhere else to work alongside professionals. I thought it was a nice concept. Our server was very polite and a good man. Very hard workers as well. But that isn't the only good cause this restaurant goes for, they also aim to leave your belly happy and satisfied. We all enjoyed our meals and drink. Starting from fresh bread to great antipasto and ending with a great main course. I really cannot find any negative comments for this restaurant. Maybe if one has distinct taste preferences, they might find a dish a bit dissatisfying. Lastly, it is worth visiting. Plus, the neighborhood is very very very alive.

This was by far my best dining experience in Rome PERIOD. Everything was beyond memorable. 1. The bread was fresh and hot and was delightful with the special olive oil/basalmic mix. 2. The wine selection gives your opportunity to try out the regions across Italy. We had an amazing red one from Calabria 3. The pasta dishes (I had Ravoli) were absolutely fresh, very well made, and I could taste the wonders of Olive oil, truffle, and heirloom potatoes in one. 4. Facing an open piazza creates so many great outdoor seating options. 5. The inside was clean, modern, but still very characteristically Italian 6. Simply stunning service. Lots of attention! I will warn you that this is ironically near some American study abroad hot spots, so the population is extra touristy (though nothing like the city center).

Terrible! Amatriciana was way too salty, the pasta undercooked and the pancetta low quality. The gnocchi were dense and smothered in too much of a creamy sauce that only low grade US Italian restaurants could call Carbonara. Totally unacceptable in Roma. Some other pasta dishes had the pasta cold and clumpy. Other plates served to our table were at least - barely - passable but definetively substandard for any self respecting restaurant in Italy. Stay clear! Terribile! L'amatriciana era troppo salata, la pasta semicruda e la pancetta di bassa qualita'. Gli gnocchi erano pesanti come plastilina e coperti da troppa salsa cremosa e pesante che solo in America hanno il coraggio di chiamare carbonara. Completamente non accettabile a Roma. Altra pasta era fredda e attaccata tra loro. Gli altri piatti erano a malapena passabili ma di certo al di sorto di ogni minimo standard per un ristorante in Italia. Andate altrove!

My husband loved this place and said it was the best meal we had had in Rome. I thought the food was fine but not spectacular. My favorite things were the suppli for an appetizer and tiramisu for dessert. I will say, though, that the value was great compared with other places we had eaten at. My pasta dish (granted the cheapest one on the menu) was only €8 compared to €10-12 at other places. Plus one star because service was fantastic--everyone was friendly and welcoming without being overbearing. And I love that they give people with disabilities opportunities for good work.

We ordered a Roman artichoke which wasn't what we were expecting for. Soggy warm sad thing. No thanks. Main course lamb ok. Lasagne main course. Sent back. They couldn't even be bothered to heat it in the microwave. Avoid.

Great place to take friends and family who are staying in the Trastevere area. Not only is the atmosphere great, but the restaurant supports a great cause. Sono vegano and so they had plenty of options for me in their menu. I will definitely be returning.

Kinda hard to find tucked away, but is sure is worth it. It is far enough away from the tourist area to reward you for the effort to find it. Real cool concept where they give jobs to mentally handicapped young people to help out, they were great! Our waitress spoke perfect English, helped everyone navigate the menu, brought us a couple tasty bottles of wine.

Very nice place in a cute setting. The plazza is cute, but this is about food, so, food was de li cious!!! The fried anchovies were yummy, and the beef I ordered was so tender, I could pull it appart. I highly recommend this place, although waiting for a table can took about 15 minutes and the meal took a while to cook. It is a slow cooking place, not slow service, dont get it confused.

The concept of this restaurant was awesome: they hire mentally handicapped individuals to work alongside professionals in the restaurant. "They can work in a professional manner with motivation and productivity and offer their contribution to building a society worthy of man. Our proposal is to work together to create jobs and promote a new culture of disability," (this was taken from the restaurant's website). I wasn't too hungry, and ordered the cacio e pepe balls appetizer, which were good. My friends enjoyed their pasta entrees as well, and our outdoor table offered a great view of the bustling nightlife in Trastevere. Good service--friendly, accommodating, attentive. Great wine list as well, and the vino della casa was actually pretty good.

The best food in town period. The ravioli is to die for and the carbonara is amazing. The tirmasue, panna cotta and the mouse is excellent. The fact that impressed us the most was, that it is partially run by the disabled. They try their very best to impress you and the experience is beyond expectations. We came here for a second time when we ditched a tourist trap across the street. Extremely recommended!