Trattoria del Pesce

The crudo was very good, tiny, but excellent. The pasta and lasaña were very good too, my problem was with the whole fish cooked with Capers, while the fish was ok, the head was smelly, meaning not so fresh, that’s inadmissible in a fish restaurant. But overall not bad, nothing fancy, just a good place to eat.

I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy an exceptional dining experience. The service is truly outstanding—professional, attentive, and warm from the moment you arrive. The food is simply top-tier, with a strong emphasis on fresh, high-quality seafood prepared with great care and creativity. The menu offers a well-curated selection of dishes, desserts, and beverages, catering to both traditional tastes and those looking for something a bit more refined. Every detail is clearly overseen by the owner, who is personally involved in ensuring that everything runs smoothly—from the kitchen to the front of house. This level of dedication is rare and makes a real difference. Whether you’re here for a casual lunch or a special evening out, you’ll be impressed. Highly recommended.

I had Trattoria del Mare on my list for a long time, so my disappointment is hard to put into words. The freshness of the fish is undeniable, nothing to criticize there. However, beyond the raw quality of the ingredients, there is a complete lack of technique, creativity, or identity—nothing that would truly make you want to come back. Starters are priced between €16 and €20. I chose an off-menu starter: an artichoke salad with two mazzancolle (Mediterranean prawns). It was good, but absolutely nothing exceptional, and it ended up costing €30, which felt unjustified. Pasta dishes are priced around €30, which I honestly refused to order—at that point I simply thought, “Really?” For the main course, I ordered grilled squid. It was good, very simple, and I was actually happy with it—but again, that was it. No wow factor, no personality. As a side dish, I had scarola (escarole), which was very well cooked. The restroom, however, was absolutely not up to the standards of a restaurant charging these prices. Industrial refill soap is not acceptable in a place positioning itself at this level. The restaurant is seriously overpriced without any real reason. There were no complimentary touches, no amuse-bouche, no welcome or farewell gesture—nothing that makes a guest feel valued or encourages a return. The staff was kind, helpful, and well-presented, which is worth mentioning positively. That said, the overall setup lacks care: a table with a plastic tablecloth would honestly have felt more appropriate than what was offered. The experience felt unfinished and unthoughtful. In the end, I left unhappy. No identity, no clear vision, and no intention to give customers a reason to come back. An unmotivated, overpriced restaurant and a big lost opportunity.

Sea food restaurant with excellent. Surprised by combination of food giving a nice mix of flavour’s. I suggest to try the 6 course starter as the Raw prawns with pistachios is worth. Ambiance is typical Trattoria and white Pinot Grigio was nice.

Very authentic fish restaurant with delicious fresh selection and elegant presentation. It was my first time there and had an unforgettable lunch. I will definitely go there when I visit Rome again

One of the best meals I’ve had in Rome! Extremely fresh fish and seafood, thoughtful and knowledgeable service, outstanding wine, overall a top evening! Grazie mille.

Really enjoyed it. Authentic, simple Italian food in a residential neighbourhood. We were the only non-Italians in there

Really good sea food with perfect service. A bit pricy as expected, but they do serve large portions. The sea food pasta was perfect. The charred endive salad was really good. The tomato salad was OK. Paid 90 euros for lunch for a couple with 2 salads, 2 (big) pastas, 2 glasses of wine, and a bottle of water.

I like everything about this place, even reading the menu was love at first sight. You can tell by the options that the chef was inspired to bring creativity to Italian classics, but without the redundant sophistication of more upscale establishments. I strongly recommend the octopus entree, the result of a laborious process aimed at keeping it soft inside and crispy outside. For a more decadent experience, the parmigiana of "pesce bandiera" is an absolute must, a bold choice vs. the more common pairing with tuna. If undecided, go for the grandiose appetizer tasting, a high-tea-esque tiered display of several different cold and hot delicacies. The main course items are all exquisite, with pastas hearkening back to the Neapolitan tradition (the scialatielli are excellent). I would also recommend the fried calamari, with shrimp and anchovies - this is how the dish should taste and look like, an almost invisible batter that enhances the flavor instead of covering it. If this is not a 5 star restaurant, I don't know what is. The ambience is nice, the service is friendly and attentive, the pricing is reasonable (but no Amex folks), even when you throw in the wine. For a night, forget the steaks and enjoy seafood in its most mouth-watering form.