Tucked away in Trastevere, Da Enzo Al 29 is a bustling trattoria serving up classic Roman dishes like carbonara and crispy fried artichokes, all while you sip spritzes and soak in the local vibe as you wait for your table.
"You should have your last meal in Rome at Trattoria da Enzo. It’s a simple, lively restaurant with checkered tablecloths and daily specials scrawled on a chalkboard, and it’s exactly the type of place you’ll be dreaming about once you’re back home and nothing in your fridge looks good. Although it’s located on the quieter side of Trastevere, this trattoria is always buzzing, with a perpetual line snaking out the door. To make waiting more enjoyable, sip an Aperol spritz while getting to know your soon-to-be fellow diners, discussing whether gelato counts as breakfast (it does). Once you've successfully snagged a seat, start with the crispy artichokes and stracciatella with cherry tomatoes, followed by the silkiest rigatoni alla carbonara you'll ever taste. Wrap up your meal with their tiramisu that has surprising (but very welcome) dollops of Nutella." - gillian mcguire, annie replogle
"The silky rigatoni carbonara at Trattoria da Enzo might just be the best in Rome. So it's no surprise that although the restaurant is located on the quieter side of Trastevere, this trattoria is always buzzing, with a perpetual line snaking out the door. Get that carbonara, some saucy amatriciana filled with loads of guanciale, and rigatoni con coda alla vaccinara, which comes with lots of tender oxtail stew and a light dusting of cacao and pecorino. They source most of their ingredients from their own farm about an hour north of the city, and you can tell. " - annie replogle
"A quintessentially Roman restaurant where you can try classic Roman pastas like cacio e pepe, la gricia, carbonara, and amatriciana." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Despite its near-legendary status and the long lines for a table, a meal here is worth the wait and lives up to the hype — every time." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"You should have your last meal in Rome at Trattoria da Enzo. It’s a simple, lively restaurant with checkered tablecloths and daily specials scrawled on a chalkboard, and it’s exactly the type of place you’ll be dreaming about once you’re back home and nothing in your fridge looks good. Although it’s located on the quieter side of Trastevere, this trattoria is always buzzing, with a perpetual line snaking out the door. To make waiting more enjoyable, sip an Aperol spritz while getting to know your soon-to-be fellow diners, discussing whether gelato counts as breakfast (it does). Once you've successfully snagged a seat, start with the crispy artichokes and stracciatella with cherry tomatoes, followed by the silkiest rigatoni alla carbonara you'll ever taste. Wrap up your meal with their tiramisu that has surprising (but very welcome) dollops of Nutella." - Annie Replogle
