Osteria dal 1931

Osteria that does the Roman classics well, and also uses the best of the season to offer some unusual options. My traditional starter of stuffed zucchini flowers and deep fried artichoke (Judea style) was very good - strong umami flavor from the anchovy stuffing and a crispy artichoke with a soft heart. My primi of Homemade fettuccine with bacon, artichokes, mint, and pecorino cheese was unusual and delicious. The pasta was perfect and the sauce was a new, and good experience. Recommended.

Not many positive things I can say about this place. We went here on a friend’s referral. He really enjoyed the food here years ago. Between the ten of us, we ordered almost all starters, unfortunately none of them were nice. The fried zucchini tasted like bad oil and fish, the toasted bread was cold, very underwhelming all around. The Carbonara and tiramisu were decent. However the absolute worst was the dolce d’osteria. It was not only too sweet, but it had an aftertaste that just felt like the whole thing went bwd. Needless to say — we won’t be eating here again

A very wonderful Osteria! We found it by chance, as it was just next to our appartment. The service is warm-hearted and on point. We had the carciofi giudi, carciofi romana, homemade pasta and Tiramisù and it was outstanding! Plus we found out that the iconic chef and author Anthony Bourdain had been there. Awesome place! We will return.

We went for Anthony Bourdain's time at the osteria. We went back 3 more times because we love the food, stuff and the owner was a great guy. We felt like family!

As a local Roman, this was quite literally the worst meal I’ve had in the city. The pomodoro sauce in the amatriciana and bollito was so watery I couldn’t even get through a few bites. On top of that the service was very average and the atmosphere is extremely touristy. Please avoid if you think this is a great meal, very much hyped up by Bourdain and not worth the trip.

Very nice place — the pasta was really tasty and well-prepared. A simple yet perfectly balanced dish: tender spaghetti, a bit of cheese, and a light buttery aroma — exactly what you’d expect from a good Italian dinner. I also calculated the calories using the service shown in the photo attached to my review. It turned out to be super convenient — for anyone tracking their diet, it’s a great find! You can easily monitor everything you eat and see the calories and macros in each dish. Highly recommend giving it a try!

We were in Lazio, Rome for 3 nights and chose to eat at Osteria dal 1931 for 2 of those nights. The atmosphere is upscale homey which to us was inviting & the perfect setting for amazing food & a friendly family dinner. The food is prepared with the freshest of ingredients and each bite keeps you wanting another. Definitely recommend eating here & cannot wait to hopefully return to Rome soon. I do not believe I will ever find a better ravioli, ever!!

Absolutely phenomenal experience. Wonderful service, and amazing food to boot. Steven ‘the wolf’ was so welcoming even though we were not local. Super welcoming atmosphere and would highly recommend! Dishes to pay attention to are the carbonara, sage and butter ravioli, and the artichoke and prosciutto. Cannot recommend enough!

My friend has lived in Rome for 30 years did not know about this place, and I found it through a combination of kitchen, confidential, and YELP. FIRST OF ALL THE OUTSIDE OF IT IS REALLY CHARMING, AND IT CURVES AROUND ON A BEAUTIFUL CORNER. The woman who served us was so attentive and knowledgeable. I ordered the ravioli and butter and sage, and it was fantastic. I can't really remember what my friend ordered, but I think it was a pasta dish. We really loved all the history inside the restaurant and when we Were very curious about all the photos on the wall. Some of the older women patrons started telling us about who was in the photos and we were really charmed by that they were Italian directors and actors etc. we said outside it was perfect. I loved every minute of it. It was probably my favorite restaurant in Rome, except for the rooftop of the hotel Rafael, which is extraordinary.i

This restaurant should be on your list of places to eat in Rome. It is out of the way, but that adds to the ambiance. The food was delicious and our server was attentive to our needs and requests. I will definitely return here the next time I am in Rome.

Really good food but the menu was a little confusing on portion sizes. Different courses are much smaller so make sure to ask! Service is attentive and quick. Lots of tables and cozy inside.

Just as the name suggests: an old school, laid back, no frills Osteria. With the cast of friendly characters and family environment inside the restaurant, one cannot help but be transported to a simpler, more romantic time period. Perusing the framed pictures of guests over the years, I had the pleasant surprise of seeing none other than one of my heroes - Anthony Bourdain. After checking my phone & realizing that he had in fact featured this restaurant on his show, I started sweating profusely with excitement. A lil house wine. Why yes. Some pasta with pork bits, mushrooms and mint. Yes, definitely yes. The mint was a unique addition to the dish and added a freshness that complemented the meatiness perfetto. The tiramasu to end the meal was not a bad decision either (maybe for my belly ). Great place to have a tasty meal in a laid back environment.

As I'm sure many of you know, the loved Anthony bourdain has visited this restaurant and highlighted it! However, a reservation is not required to visit. Me and my party of 3 went around 8 and were sat outside no problem ! I got the pasta with pork cheek and mint and artichoke which was interesting but the carbonara stood out as one of the best we've had. The meatballs are worth a shot and the ravioli with tomato was delish. Ambiance was great and service was pretty good !

Located in an unassuming, residential neighborhood, Osteria dal 1931 (which simply means "Osteria since 1931") serves a menu of traditional Roman food. Walking inside the restaurant, I was surprised to find a picture of Anthony Bourdain dining here and knew immediately that this would be a great restaurant! To start, we ordered the Antipasto della Casa, the house starter plate, which came with an assortment of different appetizers. There was freshly sliced prosciutto; polpette bianche (fried meatballs with a crispy crust and chewy interior made of beef, herbs, and pine nuts); breaded, deep-fried sliced vegetables (including zucchini and eggplant); frittata di patate (orange-colored mash of potatoes and other vegetables); and my favorite, a bowl of fagioli cannellini (beans with guanciale in a tomato-based sauce). This antipasto platter was a great way to try out a bunch of different dishes, and everything went nicely with the crusty Italian bread that came on the side. From the Secondi menu, we also ordered the Saltimbocca alla Romana, made of a slice of ham laid on top of a slice of veal, held together with a toothpick along with a sage leaf, all cooked in a delicious white wine and butter sauce. The slices of meat were tender and flavorful, and the unctuous, acidic white wine sauce was perfect for finishing up with the bread. Overall, this was a fantastic Roman-style restaurant with super friendly service, delicious food, and a cozy, homey atmosphere!

We were in Rome for a month and this was by far the best meal we had. Highly recommend the sage butter ravioli and pretty much all of the classic Roman dishes.

We had our first dinner in Rome at this restaurant which is an establishment in the area and it happened to be featured in an Anthony Bourdain episode. It's located in a residential area away from the touristy part of the city, approximately a 20-30 tram ride from the Trastevere/Mastai stop and then approximately a 10-15 walk from the S. Giovanni di Dio tram stop. It's a safe area even at night and definitely worth the trip out there. Upon entering the restaurant it appears small but they have a second dining area off to the left of the entrance. We made a reservation in advanced and I recommend doing this or arriving early when they open because they're pretty popular and get very busy for dinner. We were one of the first tables to be seated for an 8pm reservation and although we were not the only foreigners dining that evening, they definitely had a prevalent local crowd. We were curious to taste the fried artichokes or carciofi alla giudìa since we had heard so much about it. I love artichokes but I had never eaten them fried so I must say I was intrigued. It's not the dish that Anthony Bourdain mentions on his episode (he ate the one alla Romana with prosciutto) and I must say I wasn't a fan of the fried type. I didn't try the version Bourdain ate, but I'm sure that one would have been more in line with the way I like my artichokes cooked. When in Rome one must taste at least once all of the 4 Roman pasta dishes, so for my entrée I opted to make cacio e pepe the first one I'd try. I chose this dish mainly because I wanted to figure out whether it's all that it's cracked up to be and also whether it was a dish I needed to keep trying at other restaurants to compare flavors. As a disclaimer, I'm not a huge fan of mac 'n cheese and this dish seems to be the the Italian version of mac 'n cheese, but better. I must say it was a rich and very cheesy dish as expected. Definitely a cheese lover's delight. While I did enjoy the dish, I feel like I got it out of my system and honestly don't ever need to revisit it again. It's definitely not my favorite out of the 4 Roman pastas. My husband's dish on the other hand was absolutely delicious. It was a fetuccine with guanciale, artichoke and mint, which was an interesting combination (we've never had mint in our pasta) and one that worked really well. For our main entrée we opted to taste the oxtail in tomato sauce. This was a winning dish as well. The tomato sauce was so flavorful and tasty and the oxtail was on point. I wish there would have been more meat on those bones though, it was too good. They offer a cool option to order house wine by the quarter or half liter if you're into having different wines with different foods instead of committing to one big bottle of one single type of wine. For dessert we ordered a tiramisu which was ok, but perhaps because of the cup in which it was served it seemed to have too little of the coffee drenched lady fingers that I love so much, and more of the thick, rich mascarpone. Nonetheless it was the perfect size to share and kill a craving without feeling too stuffed. The servers were nice, friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this lovely restaurant to anyone visiting Rome and anyone wanting to escape the tourist scene.

For foodies: Absolute perfection. I came for lunch at about 12:45, and was the first customer--just in time to catch nona in the act of making homemade ravioli on one of the dining room tables! Alas, I didn't order the ravioli (felt slightly guilty) but rather the homemade fertucine with bacon, artichoke, and mint. DAZZLING. So simple yet so good. I chased it with a simple mixed salad, and finished with molten chocolate cake that came with a scoop of gelato. Overall an outstanding meal. The space is homey and welcoming, and the staff are friendly. Highest recommendation.

After a couple of years I feel I owe it to them to finally review this great locale. As many here have, I learned of this place thanks to the late Anthony B. It is located outside the city center and took a little while to get to via public transportation, but I appreciated being away from the throngs of tourists and experiencing the local flavor. I was travelling solo and a bit nervous, as yes some locals do consider us an annoyance, especially as a native English speaker. I memorized a few simple Italian phrases, as I've found it sometimes literally opens doors when they see you making an effort to actually get to know the language and culture. It turns out it wasn't needed though- It was early afternoon and I was the only customer there. An older gentleman that turned out to be the owner was eating and invited me to join him at his table, and the head chef came out and spoke enough English to chat and translate the menu. I ended up going with his recommendations, and had a very nice and laid back time enjoying great food, the house red, and getting to know some locals who were both very friendly. I was so stuffed from the lunch I ended up skipping dinner that night! It was one of my best memories of Rome and many thanks to Mario and crew!

You can't go wrong when you follow Anthony Bourdain, and we certainly didn't! We ate at Osteria dal 1931 during our trip to Italy because we saw Anthony Bourdain eat there on his show. Our lunch there turned into our most memorable meal of our trip. Venturing to Osteria dal 1931 required a train ride and a tram ride from our hotel -- and the only English we heard all day was just the two of us talking. We were the only tourists in an area of town filled with locals. The staff people at Osteria dal 1931 were very accommodating and friendly even with a language barrier. When we placed our order, the owner suggested the artichoke appetizer, and told me in Italian that the dish was a "specialty of Rome." (I understood him with my limited Italian!) What a wonderful recommendation he made! The artichoke was the softest and most delicious artichoke we've ever eaten. My husband ate the classic carbonara for his meal, and I ate the cacio de pepe for my meal -- both were incredible. The tiramisu for dessert was perfect. You won't find frills and/or modern food at Osteria dal 1931 -- this restaurant serves classic dishes from recipes that likely haven't been touched for generations. This is good, old-fashioned Italian cooking. When we showed the owner a picture of Anthony Bourdain, he was so excited to learn that we visited the restaurant because of that! He even wanted to take a picture with my husband. Long story short? Go here for great food, great service and a great environment. You'll be more than a restaurant patron. The staff will make you feel like family.

Classic. Simple. Perfect. Also inexpensive. Very impressed. Exactly what I needed. The restaurant looks small from the outside but it opens up in the back.

Our first day in Rome and exploring the neighborhood our Air BnB is located and stumbled across this beautiful gem without even hearing about it prior. We were drawn in by the aesthetic charm of this little underground restaurant with its beautiful curb side seating, and were pleasantly surprised when a member of this family ran establishment pointed at pictures on the wall of none-other then Anthony Bourdain sitting at our exact table enjoying the Artichoke we had just started consuming hungrily. Two tables away an older lady who I assume was somehow related to everyone else there was preparing the days ravioli and was happy to show me how she filled and sealed each one. We went at noon and had the entire restaurant to ourselves till 1. I ordered a dessert and they heard it was my friends birthday, they turned the lights down and walked out with the house cake which had a makeshift candle in it, singing "Happy Birthday" to him as they entered. I'm in love with Rome and it's people and it's only been the first 12 hours.

I write this review with a heavy heart, having just learned of Anthony Bourdain's death after returning from Europe only 2 days ago. I ate at this place the other day and was truly inspired after my meal. Of course this was one of the places I came to based on watching Bourdain's show. So once again I must say thank you Tony. We ate like King's. We started off with appetizers one fried artichoke and another a la Romana. For our main dishes we had a pasta dish and a meat dish both of which were recommended to us by our awesome waiter. They were absolutely delicious. The real jem of the meal was the Tiramasu. Absolutely amazing best I have ever had the flavor was overwhelming and everything that makes tiramisu a perfect desert. Overall if you are in Rome it's a 15 euro cab ride from the city center that is definitely worth it. The food and service were amazing. Thanks again Tony just one more place you made me try and love.

What a wonderful spot!! If you want to get out of the city and experience dinner as a local, this is the place! We were treated like family, and the good was absolutely A+!

Don't listen to AA's review as I can have no conceivable idea how they were rude to him unless he was rude to the restaurant. They were very friendly. We went there because of Anthony Bourdain too, and when we told the owner that we were there because of that, he became SO friendly! He wanted to take a picture with us. He said that episode did wonders for his restaurant and he was so appreciative of it. He had pictures of Anthony around the restaurant. OK... about the food now. For a heads up, nothing is in English, so come prepared with a downloaded version of Google Translate on your phone. The food is very simple and classic, but excellent! I had the artichoke with prosciutto and it was amazing. Next, I had pasta and then a beef dish.

It is true that we went here because of Anthony Bourdain, we went back a week later because this was one of the best meals we ever had. Stephen the owner, his wife, and the entire staff were unbelievable and the food was fantastic. We spent one night in Rome before heading off to Croatia. Upon our return to Rome I asked my family if they would like to go back to Ostaria Dal 1931 for dinner and it was a resounding yes! The Cacio e Pepe is fantastic as was the ravioli, mussels, and antipasto. The house red wine also was sublime. When in Roma you have to go here! Thank you Stephen

Amazing in all aspects! Beginning with customer service. We were greeted with a glass of wine while our table was prepared. The ravioli was perfect! Ambiance was excited with lots of conversation and smiles! Its off the beaten path with locals and great prices. I highly recommend!!

One of our favorite dinners on our trip to Italy. Food was on point and classics. Very friendly staff and owners too. A must do.

Went to Rome on our honeymoon. This is the place I've been missing ever since. Hands down the best food in Rome and the friendliest people. Our experience here was one of our honeymoon highlights

The food was to die for, and the owner and his wife along with their staff could not get friendlier. By far our best dining experience. We even considered moving to Rome at some point just because of this hidden gem.

Best food in all of Italy! My husband and I got a bit lost so by the time we found the place we were tired and starving. We ate the fettuccine with artichokes, the seasonal vegetable, and ravioli in tomato sauce/marinara. The house red was wonderful as well! Can't wait to go back again some day!

The best meal we had in Roma! We came here because we were staying a block away at a Air BnB and it was the closest restaurant... and we were hungry on our first night in Rome. Ordered several dishes including the spinach ravioli. The server brought a complimentary potato/tomato purée dish which was delicious. The service and dining experience was excellent. Not to mention we sat at the table Anthony Bourdain ate at while touring Rome and we got to meet and chat with the owner of the restaurant. Truly an amazing experience. Wish there were more stars to give this place!

Amazing meal! Anthony bourdain wins again. Takes like my nonnas cooking. Great prices for amazing food and flavor! Wanted to go back the next night!!!!

Thank you Anthony. So sad you aren't here to share these delightful gems with us anymore. We visited here for dinner last week and the 20 minute trip was worth every minute! We booked using their website option and our concierge confirmed by calling - was a special celebration for our family. There were 4 of us and we all ordered something different from both Starters and Mains. We each had 1/4 and then rotated plates round to all enjoy a sample of this delicious meal. Our waitress was delightful and very helpful giving us great suggestions with both food and wine. A very relaxed family restaurant with traditional Roman cuisine. Our Vatican tour guide wanted to know how we knew of it as it is very well known to locals but not on the usual tourist route. Think all our favorite was the large ravioli but everything was incredible. Would definitely go again

We came here on our first night in Rome and LOVED it so much that we ended up going back the next night we were in Rome. This place is utterly amazing. The pastas are all handmade and you can tell each dish is cooked with love. The carbonara, truffle pasta and Cacio e Pepe were mind blowing, as was the Roman artichoke. Simply put, you cannot go wrong!!!

Sitting outside for lunch, on a beautiful Italian day. Devouring the basket of bread with the best Olive Oil i've ever had. Savoring every bite of the Artichoke and Prosciutto (the arugula is SO not necessary). Making yummy noises with every taste of the Butter and Sage Ravioli. Amazing meal. Thank you Bourdain for the rec.

Incredible experience. The food was absolutely amazing but the staff take the experience over the top. So friendly and warm. Everyone at the restaurant was having a great time. My Amatriciana was so delicious.

Truly disappointed in this restaurant and our trust in our favorite person, Anthony Bourdain. I think Anthony Bourdain must have had such a better experience than us and I'm so sad to be saying this. We watched the episode and immediately took note to make sure we go to this restaurant of all the restaurants in Roma. We went out of our way as this is located more in "suburbia" and took a bus 19 stops from the "touristy area" where we were staying. We had our hotel make us a reservation and we walked in right at 12:30 for our reservation. We walked into a cute, cozy restaurant and had the best intentions. We were not welcomed from the second we walked in and we were barely served. Our water was not even filled after we had finished our glasses. The service or lack thereof was repulsive and the food...we definitely had better pasta at all the other restaurants we ate at. The restaurant filled up slowly as it is quite a tiny place and it seemed like everyone knew everyone. Hugs were given, people talking over tables to one another (rude in my culture but no worries), food served, wine served, and so much laughter across the restaurant from patrons to servers. It almost seemed like it was a family location and everyone was family...which is really nice. Overall, this was a grand mistake and a mistake I have regret for. I wasted a meal here, wasted time traveling here, and truly had a bad taste in my mouth...for multiple reasons. Maybe it's because we were Americans or maybe it's because we were not family. Probably the first.

Absolutely fantastic. Most memorable meal in Rome. Had several dinners throughout Rome, and this one was definitely the winner. Our party of seven tried a variety of dishes and all were amazing. Osteria dal 1931 became the gold standard by which we judged all other meals in the Eternal City. Most notable were the caccia e Pepe, the carbonara, and the gnocchi with ragu. The white tartuffle was outstanding. Everyone going to Rome needs to visit Osteria dal 1931 at least once. Service and attention to detail were on par.