Trattoria Da Teo

We visited this popular restaurant in Rome and we loved it. It's not easy to book a table, but when we arrived they straight away accommodated us. Our waiter was great explaining all the specials of the day and the menu options too. The food was really good and the atmosphere was amazing. The owner Teo came over to check how our experience was and we managed to get a picture with him. We felt at home. We really recommend it to our family and friends. See you next time and all the best!

The visit started off with the lady running the restaurant disregarding our request to move tables, away from all the smokers, right next to our table. It appeared she was friends with them so expect little to no service or accommodations. The server was a little grumpy with a thick accent which made it difficult to understand being a visitor. The food was on the salty side but was good until the salt became overwhelming. The berries and cream was awesome along with the tiramisu until you reached the coffee. lol.

A nice casual trattoria with good pastas. The carbonara here was truly delicious and the prawn cacio e Pepe was very good too, with excellent spaghetti. The wild strawberries with marscapone mousse was also very tasty. The starters here were a let down - the caprese salad we ordered turned out to be burrata and salad? The raw prawns (scampi) were not nice and not properly cleaned. Service is okay - make sure you make a booking. Go for pastas and dessert.

Best meal during my 3 weeks in Italy!!!! We had fried calamari with artichokes, zucchini flowers, cacio e pepe and vongole. Every dish was absolutely stellar and we will forever dream of them, especially the pasta! On top of the amazing meal, what truly blew us away was the one of a kind, indescribably lovely and fantastic service by the server in the picture!!! So friendly, cheery, welcoming, helpful and was such a jokester in the best way possible. Amazing recommendations, attentive to our needs and was the kindest, giving us delicious desserts to top our meal off!!! Possibly the best service I've ever come across. All the staff were very attentive as well. I really can't recommend this place enough. If you're thinking whether you should come here, just do it you won't regret it!!! BOOK IN ADVANCE!! When we went it was completely full and only reservations could go in.

We had lunch at Da Teo. It is in a quieter neighbourhood of Trastevere and due to this I guess it feels more authentic. We enjoyed some fried anchovies to start with and then we moved on to pasta (carbonara and norcina) and that was also great. It was hot but we sat outside as the dining area was shaded. If you want a good lunch, be sure to check out this place!

The waiter (seen in pic) was the star of the show this evening. Upbeat, bubbly, friendly, extremely comical—best customer service I’ve had in the world with no exaggeration. His service single-handedly restored my faith in Rome’s service and is the reason why I’ll have such a fond memory of this place. Can’t say enough about the service and warmest hospitality, the best best best. Food wise, the cacio e pepe brought me to heaven. Vongole almost on par. Tiramisu was good. Everything amazing. Love. Will definitely be back. Book in advance as they’re usually fully booked for walk ins.

A friend of us who lived in Roma for years suggested this lovely Trattoria to us. It was a perfect experience. Do not forget to make reservations in advance. You can also bring your furry friends, Trattoria Da Teo is a pet friendly place 🙏🐶.

Hungry after a morning strolling through the city, we wanted to go back to the hotel and accidentally ran in to this place. There were just four people sitting outside and the waiter invited us to sit. Within the next 10 minutes the whole terrace was full and a line of people were waiting patiently for I guess more than half an hour for someone to leave. We both got a big plate with wonderful pasta and if you like seafood, you will not be disappointed how much there is in the spaghetti. I absolutely like this place and maybe, if we are lucky the next time and not have to wait outside too long, I want to have lunch here again!

Found this place on Trip Advisor and it was one of the best meals I had in Rome. Leaving the south of Italy and rounding up our trip in Italy, we stayed in the Trastevere neighborhood. Tucked away in a cute piazza is Trattoria Da Teo. The line had a great collection of tourist and locals but we were lucky to make a reservation a head of time. It felt like I was sitting in my nonna's home during the holiday season back in the 80s. To say it felt nostalgic would be an understatement... it felt like a warm hug. We started our meal with Roman Style artichoke and zucchini blossoms that had the lightest crisp but full flavored taste. The menu is in both Italian and English but the wine list is the star of the menu books. Written by hand and broken down by region and type... the wine list was something to cry happy tears about. The waitstaff, an older tio type, suggested a wine for our table and we ended up purchasing a second bottle. Our meal choices were Rigatoni cacio e pepe, lamb scottadito, and prawns in cognac sauce. Absolutely Delicious!!!!! No pictures of the food because it was devoured between laughs, cheers, and sips of delicious wine. This is one of those places that you'd write a love song about. We will be back soon and most certainly will be delving into that wine list further!

We headed over to the other side of the river from where we were staying to dine at another restaurant. When we arrived there , the line had more than 30 people waiting with more than probably an hour wait. Decided to try another restaurant that he recommended and we were in luck there was an available table outside under the lights. Well the lights were on by the time we left. Our waiter took our drink and meal order. I order a Penne Pasta with a spicy red tomato sauce, that also included hot peppers. Differently for the diner who enjoys a little heat with their meal. Husband ordered a Penne pasta with a Parmesan, seasoning, pepper and olive oil. He enjoyed his meal and the hearty bread. We also ordered an artichoke that was steamed and served in olive oil and seasoning. The service was excellent, the night air was pleasant under the canopy withe string of lights seating the mood. Glad it all worked out for the best

Recommended by our host it was right around the corner. We got there just before lunch service ended and they were happy to accommodate. Definitely had that Nonna's kitchen vibe to it. Had the Jewish artichokes and zucchini blossoms to start and then had the Rigatoni alla Gricia and Carbonara. It was early september and extremely hot out but these dishes were excellent!

Five friends have been together traveling Italy for two weeks. We stopped in a small town in Pienza and at that restaurant we were recommended to try Trattoria De Teo in Rome. The overall experience at De Teo was chaotic. Prior to arrival the person who answered our call for a reservation was rude, yelling at others on the phone leaving us unsure if we had a reservation. When the call abruptly ended and we called back to confirm we were set we were met with a yes and quick hang up. Upon arrival for a 730 pm dinner reservation you got the feeling you were on line for a theme park ride. Ushered quickly to a table, no small talk, nothing friendly. We received one menu for a table of five and in five minutes a server returned with a curt are you ready to order. We ordered a few starters. Penne, Calamari with Artichoke and Burratta. In addition a bottle of white wine and Aperol Spritz. The wine and the Calamari were the only pleasant things. Burratta was bland, runny and no bread was served. Penne was al dente to the point of crunchy. Note I love al dente but this was not right. For dinner we ordered Meatballs and Lamb Chops. Lamb Chops were sloppily presented and over cooked. Two of the three meatball orders were cold and one was delayed 10 minutes due to error. The entire experience was frustrating, not friendly and not what we had experienced at other restaurants we dined with over the past two weeks. Our bill was over $300 for a meal that was subpar. This restaurant is a busy place and seems popular. By all accounts it has impressive reviews. They may have had a bad night, but I would recommend skipping this venue.

Great energy and good . The owners are engaging and entertaining. Next time we are in Rome we are certain to return to Da TEO

This place is a must-visit, with the locals highly recommending it. The owner suggested my house wine and welcomed me with warmth. I am fond of it, I will make an effort to return before departing back home. Outstanding service and food is amazing.

Racist staff - do not go here if you are not white and Italian. We had a reservation, but the host was rude and refused to talk to us

Really enjoyed TDT.....We walked in without a reservation and the owner found a way to accommodate us after initially being denied by a worker. The location is in a quaint little courtyard on the Trastevere area with outdoor seating available. Although it is surrounded by other places to eat, we liked this menu the best. Great selection of food and wine. Started with the Rome style artichoke (life changing) and had the Cacio e Pepe as you should in Rome. Both classically done and amazing So happy they allowed us to eat there. It was truly memorable.

On a lovely little piazza, with seating both inside and outside so it's great year-round simple, but excellent Roman cuisine. run by family, who serve up some of the best traditional Roman cuisine in the area Fried appetizers It's always busy, so I'd recommend booking ahead, for both lunch and dinner

Special experience that we did for lunch our first day and dinner our second day... With the reservation for dinner expected. Our inn owner suggested this place as the top place anywhere around. We had four different dishes and all were amazing. But the enjoyment of watching the staff handle customers without reservations, who are pushy and rude, is worth every penny. Why would you expect to walk up to a restaurant for dinner of this caliber and not have called ahead? Let me tell you the hostess, who I imagine is one of the owners and waiters are not going to be sweet talked by girls or pushy entitled tourists. The answer will just be no - no reservation no seat ! A European dinner experience is supposed to be relaxed so sometimes all the tables are not full because other reservations are coming in soon. Both of our waiters were top-notch and with very fun Roman personalities.Straightforward, efficient and intelligent . Our dinner waiter... Darius....(sp) made the experience fun with banter and a kind humility. This was our last meal of a 25 day trip in Europe and Asia. And it ranked up there as one of the best. Make a reservation and you won't be disappointed.

Nice trattoria with a terrace. Our server Renato was very pleasant and professional. We liked all the dishes that we ordered.

Well worth the wait for a table. Plus there's a bar right across the street where you can have a drink while you wait. Our waiter (Arman) was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was fantastic. We had the fried calamari and artichokes, the meatballs, the burrata salad, and fettuccini al ragù. All were done at a very high level, absolutely delicious. The star was the calamari and artichokes... lightly breaded and shallow fried. Could not get enough. I need to come back to this place for more.

Best food we had in Rome!!! Great friendly staff that guided us in food and wine choices beautifully!!! This is a place you must eat at when in Rome!!! The pasta was amazing ...the seafood dishes, calamari... were cooked perfectly...and seasoned to perfection!!! Don't hesitate, make a reservation and eat at this delightful restaurant...

Honestly this was the first good meal we had after 4 days in Rome!!!! Impossible to get a table anywhere if you don't have a reservation. After an initial no (we didn't have a reservation) they found a spot for us. Had a great time with our waiter Dario and the food was delicious. We are going back again tonight - our last night in Rome - because we want to make sure we have a good last meal.

Excellent food, one of the best fried calamari I ever had fresh, soft and tasty, tomato and mozzarella, great service

Beware if you're a tourist who's not white. We wanted to eat here based off online accounts about the food. My husband and I stood in a line with about 6-7 people in front of us. With each person before us being put on a waitlist by the host (white male) and being told that their wait time would depend on how fast the tables clear in front of them. As my husband and I approached the front of the line, the same host asked us if we had a reservation. We did not, at which point this man proceeded to tell us "we are fully booked without reservations" essentially turning the only brown tourists in a sea of whiteness away. We could not fathom the audacity and the directness of the racism, this man acted like we did not witness him putting everyone else on a list and gave us a bogus excuse. If you're a POC Like us I highly recommend you refrain from giving this place business. There are plenty of places that will treat you with kindness and dignity and in 2022 there's no reason to put up with anything less. And if you're the host reading this, I hope you stub your big toe on a rock :)

Service was terrible, which food did not compensate for. They lost our reservation, placed us inside with slow, shoddy service.

Magnifico! The inside is Romantic and cozy but I am so happy we chose to sit outside. The weather was perfect and there is more space outdoors. The tables slightly further away from each other. The natural fresh air so very enjoyable. The food was exceptional. I am normally a meat only person. Veggies and red sauce pasta I'll avoid if I can help it. I can honestly say I have not had better tasting pasta ever cooked perfectly al dente and ever so savory.

This was a great place to eat. It was recommended by a local person. We got to try traditional Roman food. We had for appetizer the Fiore du zucca and the burrata which was like a fresh mozzarella but more tasty. Then we had rigatoni carbonara and cinghiale ragú pasta which is wild boar. Both were great. For dessert we had the mascarpone mouse with wild strawberries and the cocoa mouse. Delicious!

Happened upon this little gem on route to somewhere else. Food and service were amazing!! Fried calamari with artichokes were like nothing I've ever had. Must try!!

Delicious wine and pasta in an authentic Italian environment. Highly recommend!! Can't wait to go back!

Please don't eat here. The food was awful.Let me explain- my partner ordered caprese salad, hard to mess up, right? We'll they messed it up. The tomatoes were pink, hard, mealy and flavorless. It's the middle of July! They should be able to get a hold of some ripe tomatoes!!! The mozzarella was horrible. I could get better mozzarella from Ralph's - and that isn't saying much. I had prosciutto and melon. Again the melon was hard and flavorless. It's summer and melons are in season - why such shitty produce? They have a extensive wine list but we were in the mood for just the house wine. You should be able to get decent house wine from any restaurant in Rome. Not so for Da Teo. The bread put on the table looked promising but it was flavorless., I had the rigatoni cacio e Pepe which was inedible - I had to send it back. I like my pasta Al dente but this was undercooked. It was crunchy and the cacio e pepe - a Roman specialty was dull. I can make it much better. My partner had ravioli with spinach and ricotta. All I can say is that it was edible but not very good. I hate to say this but the ravioli at chain restaurant Mangiiano's in Costa Mesa California is far better. We canceled the rest of our food. They brought us a plate of fresh cherries which were so delicious and the only thing I liked about the meal. Find a different restaurant if you want well made food. This place isn't it.

Food was good. We had the spinach ravioli and the Boar pasta special. Lots of locals having dinner as well. You will need a reservation

I loved this place. Such good memories. Amazing and too big pasta carbonara. Excellent price, truly Italian place in a very touristic area. Don't hesitate, go! You have to book your table in advance, otherwise forget it. They wouldn't take my booking by phone, but luckily we were staying close enough so we went early and made a booking in person. Seems they don't prefer non-Italians, but that's one of its good things as well

One of the best pastas I've had. This restaurant was actually our third choice for the night given the first 2 were fully booked and had crazy line ups. Regardless, it definitely did not disappoint and I'm so glad we had dinner here. Fried artichokes and calamari. It says fried but what I liked about it, it wasn't deep fried. More like stir fry with bread crumbs. Tasted AMAZING! Presentation might not look the best but I will never forget how tasty this dish was. The calamari was fresh and super tender but chewy, perfect texture. Artichokes just tasted great. Hubby had the Rigatoni carbonara (12 Euros). It was flavourful, tasted rich and heavy but way too salty for both our likings. I had the Tagliolini Cacio e pepe con gamberi e lime (16 Euro). Cacio e pepe sauce is a roman pasta dish made with simply cheese and pepper. Sounds simple but tasted absolutely delicious! This was served with fresh shrimp, and had a nice lime taste. The citrus added a nice acidity to the dish which made it less heavy. There were so many chunks of pasta. Loved this dish. I tried my best to finish the pasta but the portions were just too much. I don't get how other tables were able to finish an entire plate of pasta and still have room for their main course. Atmosphere was nice and cozy, perfect spot for dates.

Speedy service for lunch at 12:30, we were worried about having to wait based on past reviews. Really good pasta and artichokes, nice portion sizes! Took a long time to get the bill at the end though because the restaurant started getting so busy. Also they will give you bread (without asking) and it costs 1 euro a person.

We came basically to try artichokes Roman and Jewish style. We had both and cannot decide which one is more delicious !!! We try the burrada which was awesome!! We almost didn't have room for anything else but without been embarrassed we took our leftovers so we could try the beef and done pasta... you can't go wrong here with the food. Despite we came at a very busy time , Gianluca was the nicest, welcoming and helpful host... we definitely recommend this place to our fellow travelers !!!!

This was the worst experience we have ever had in Trastevere. To start, the hostess (owner?) was rude and condescending as I was attempting to communicate via my broken Italian. We were asked to wait an hour (we obliged). After an hour and a half of waiting, my wife and I walked up to the hostess, asked again if we were going to finally get a table and she began ridiculing us in front of other patrons (she assumed we did not understand what she was saying about us). If you are a tourist and intend on spending your hard earned money on a great dining experience, skip this place.

Interesting place. While the food was above average the overall experience was probably the worst I've experienced in all my travels. We actually had to beg them to let us eat there. They have the most rude and thoughtless staff of all. They cater to the locals and could care less about others. This place would last about 1 month in the US. Too many good restaurants in the immediate area to have to put up with this act!!!!

The owner of this restaurant left Da Enzo to start this one! It is a great place. Make a reservation if you're going for dinner. The portions are huge, so you can definitely share. I studied in Rome and had my last meal here. Go to this restaurant, you won't regret it!

The wife and I got a bottle of local red for 24 Euro and it started off our meal nicely. We shared the mozzarella y tomato salad and the mozz was so fresh and tasty!

So amazing. I'll dream of eating here every night until I finally get to again. Amazing in every way. Rustic charm, authentic, bad ass food....

We were served by the owner, she is amazing!!! The food was awesome, service spectacular, desserts totally recommend it, coffee wow. Everything was so good that we would come every single day if we lived here. Please come here if you are in Rome.

Had a pretty bad experience here. I got the amatriciana and it was solid but my fiancé got the carbonara and it came out about 30 minutes after mine and when it did come out they changed the pasta to make it cook quicker and the sauce was horrible. You could see chunks of scrambled eggs and when we asked the waiter about it he said that's how they made it. Two minutes later the two guys sitting one foot away both got carbonara and their sauce looked awesome. They took the carbonara off the check because of the wait but even still they should have remade it after ruining the dish. I had one bite and couldn't hstomach another.

They fit us in at the last minute and we were so greatful! Very attentive staff. We ate traditional Roman pasta, and had the house wine! it was lovely!

We has a late lunch at 3. The food was tasty and terrific. All four of us enjoyed our meals immensely Would recommend their exceptional Carbonate and meat-stuffed fried olives as starter. Sea bream and chicken with peppers was awesome, too. Had house red wine which was private label

This place was recommended to us by our hosts in Rome...What a fabulous location in Trastevere and the food and wait staff is some of the best ever. . The seafood pasta is one of my favorites. The chef even made an extra large fantastic tiramisu for our party of 5 to share ! We will be back on our next trip to Roma !

This trattoria was the absolute best Roman food I've ever had in my entire life. It was recommended to me by the local Yelp community manager (thanks Salvatore!) and I loved lunch so much that I had to come back for my last dinner! For pastas, most definitely get the Rigatoni Carbonara or the Amatriciana. The texture of the guanciale/pancetta is out of this world, with the crispy outside biting away into a juicy interior like a salty and savory candy bar. These were the two best pasta dishes I've had in Rome during my week here! Definitely get a plate of the Roman Vegetables, as they are generously portioned heaps of spinach, broccoli, sweet peppers, eggplant, and tomato/potato mash. Absolutely delicious and flavorful! I would recommend the pork chop main course, as it is cooked to perfection with so much flavor! The meatballs with lemon sauce are decent, but got nothing on the pork chop. Their house limoncello is a great way to end the meal as well!

Fantastic place hidden in a tiny and narrow street in Trastevere. We wouldn't have found this place if the host in our B&B in Trastevere hadn't recommended it to us. Also, we booked for lunch, as we were advised that otherwise we would have to wait one hour in the best case. I'm glad we did, because this place seems to be always busy. After having tried it, I'm not surprised at all. This small trattoria feels exactly like the kind of place you see in movies or travel documentaries and wonder where such places are. I live in London and I'm used to a different kind of restaurants, more artificial and "pre-made", as if they were pretending to be genuine or autentic. The first impression of the service may not be the best one for English or other European people in general, used to high standards in customer service, you might think that they are rude or something like that. But we are Spanish, so we weren't shocked at all. Our waiter was actually very helpful and nice and the older lady that alocated the tables wasn't really kind but effective and quick. Anyway, all those things don't really matter. The food does. You have to go there and try by yourself. My limited English vocabulary is clearly useless when trying to explain how delicious and amazing the meal was. "Antipasti" (starters) were the best part for me: "carciofi alla giudia", artichoke cooked in the Jewish style, flattened and deep fried, and "melanzane" (eggplant seasoned with a hint of garlic, olive oil and I think balsamic vinegar), sooo good. And the pasta, we shared "rigatoni alla carbonara". Pasta (rigatoni are like large penne, with the same shape but bigger diameter) was cooked perfectly, "al dente", and the carbonara sauce was very tasty (egg, pancetta, black pepper and grated cheese, simple and delicious). And to end the meal, two espressos. We didn't have much room for dessert, so we decided to have gelato elsewhere later. A really good place to eat Roman food in Trastevere, totally recommended and booking strongly advised.

Very good food at a great price in an incredible location ! The staff are, as usual in Rome, very chatty and friendly, and even the occasional musical gypsies do not bother that much.

You can't go wrong here...Order the calamari and artichokes, caccio pepe, any of the specials...Best option: Don't bother with the menu; defer to the waiter. This is Trastevere.

One of the most authentic Roman trattorias. Went there with Italian friends, they said it was the true gem of Trastevere.

Food was amazing and we definitely should have let Stefano just decide for us, since we wound up with too much pasta BUT having la signora (owner's wife??) talk loudly with her friend at the neighboring table (in my ear) that he should try a little place on the other side of town that was really Roman-for-Romans, without all these tourists in it made the whole thing unpleasant. These particular tourists knew enough Italian to be hurt, plus we couldn't hear ourselves think.

Everything is right about this place. From its location on a picturesque cobbled street in the Trastevere area, to the decor of the restaurant itself, and of course the food. We didn't have reservations (and they were booked) but decided to take a chance, dress up smart and hope that they think us good looking enough to take us in.. they did! We ended up getting an inside table, letting us take in the beautiful ceiling beams and the charming, yet homey decor. Our waiter was the quintessential italian waiter, friendly but not ingratiating, making recommendations as though we were family. The food was spectacular. We were given some rustic bread and warm olive oil to munch on and dip into (the oil was excellent , almost a meaty flavor) . We started with an artichoke appetizer, which were probably the best artichokes I have ever had, so simply prepared, but just spectacular. Since it was our second day we chose the roman classic carbonara, and then feeling adventurous, Gnocchi with squid. Roman (and probably italian) pasta dishes are not drenched in sauce and cheese, are way more 'al dente', and as a result the pasta is more flavorful and has a great mouth feel and chew. Both dishes were excellent and we wiped them clean. Pasta is generally one course on a 4 course meal ( a meat being the third course), but by now we were full and I had polished up a whole bottle of wine (its so much cheaper to get the bottle here than in the US and getting a glass makes no sense). A perfect end to a perfect second day in Roma.

We came here on the recommendation of a local from Trastevere. The owners left da Enzo al 29 and started this new restaurant not long ago. Very small place with no nonsense waiters (but polite). The food was wonderful. Caprese had the best buffalo mozerella, then the fried zucchini flowers, two pastas - the tagliatelle with fresh porcini was out of this world and the rigatoni carbonara was also great. The beef steak was perfectly done - simply salted by delicious. Unpretentious but delicious. Highly recommended

We showed up (2 of us), without a reservation, on the early side, and they fit us right in. Excellent service! The waiter was a ball of energy, made great suggestions, and helped us dial back when we over-ordered. I had fried artichokes, and fried zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies. Delicious. Followed by pasta with bacon and onion. Wonderful. A rich meal but very well done. The portions were huge. A nice night.

I was in Rome for 3 nights with my boyfriend and a large group of his coworkers. This restaurant was a reccomendation from a good tour guide and boy, was it a good one! It had the feel of a homey Italian restaurant and while we waited outside for our table, they brought us out some champagne to enjoy. We were greeted and seated by Tiziana, who I'm pretty sure is the owner. From the moment we sat down, the food kept coming. All kinds of appetizers and fresh bread and the house wine was delicious! They were very accomodating (my bf is gluten intolerant and I have a dairy allergy) so it was super easy to order a yummy meal...and yummy is an understatement! The food was so fresh and delicious! If you are going to be in Rome, this has to be one of your stops for dinner. Tiziana and her staff are WONDERFUL. It was everything we could have wanted and more!

If I book a restaurant for 18 people, I expect to be treated like a queen. I wasn't. We arrived earlier than requested latest booking time (8pm ma chi mangia a quell'ora a Roma?bah!) and were told that our table was inside (despite outside being empty). We then asked if we could have a drink outside and were told that there were Bars in the Piazza. Hospitality and customer service ZERO.

My brother took us here. Holy smokes. The food is DELICIOUS. Very reasonably priced. Tiziana is a character- funny, warm, and welcoming. A definite must!