Trattoria Settimio

This is no longer the restaurant that Anthony Bourdain kept secret. It’s been bought out and changed hands. The lunch we had there was still good, but it’s not what I was expecting from Bourdain’s visit.

Listen up: this is not America and you can’t expect or demand American restaurant culture delivered to you. This is not the Olive Garden. This is an old man and his wife running the entire joint. They are tired, but they have something they value and want to offer without overwhelming themselves or their guests: home cooked food. They don’t open until 8:15 pm, and even then, the door is likely locked and so you ring the bell. Here’s an idea: try to look and behave graciously and maybe learn a few words in Italian. You’ll probably be gestured to a table. Or it could be very busy on the weekend and you may not. Don’t take anything personally. This is a place that locals in an around Rome have been coming to for years. Now they come with their kids and families. They don’t want it to be a trendy tourist hub and it never will be. Take the daily menu they type up on a typewriter and go with the flow. Ask for a recommendation. Use google translate if you must. Relax. Enjoy. Anthony Bourdain and Asia Argento dined here in Bourdain’s final Italian show. Lay low. Observe the locals. Nonna just cooked that meal for you. This is not the time to be picky. I was happy to charm the owner with stories of my own grandparents, themselves native Italians. I was honored to meet new friends and sit at the table Mr. Bourdain sat at. May he Rest In Peace and in his spirit, don’t roll up to this place acting like a fool and then complain. Just. Be. In. The. Moment. The vegetables are fresh, the pasta e fagioli with handmade pasta was out of this world (just like Nonna’s) and the beef involtini perfect. This is real food.

Wow, what an experience. Best food we have had in 3 weeks traveling throughout the country. Highlights: Anchovy endive flan Oxtail gnocchi !! Veal stew !! Mixed salad All the desserts! Great service Focused and exceptional wine list mainly natural. We would highly recommend this location. My only qualm is the atmosphere is a bit sterile and music would be nice to warm up the vibe.

In complete accord with the wishes of a now defunct tv personality, author and chef those of us that love this "posticino " are better off not talking it up too much so as to avoid attracting hordes of revenge tourists. Meglio stare zitti. Mangia!

Very nice restaurant which recently opened taking the place of the historical Trattoria Settimio previously on the site. We ate on a Sunday lunch, and I understand that the menu is different on Sundays, so possibly what I know does not apply to the other days of the week. Most dishes were created around "poor" meat pieces, like the tail, or trippa. Quality was excellent. Everything was delicious. Upon request, the maitre proposed a red wine bottle that also turned out to be very good and not particularly expensive. All in all we were enchanted by the experience. Totally recommended restaurant.

When you enter this restaurant, you feel like you are entering your grandma's kitchen. The food is not sophisticated but tastes really good. Cooked with good quality ingredients. A little hard to find, since there isn't a real window display, but is totally worth it! Go for it!

Really simple and classic Italian dishes done brilliantly. This is a charming hole in the wall that deserves more recognition. They do not speak much English but just trust them and they will deliver a beautiful home cooked meal.

Food was a bad surprise and the man charged us for 2 rocks(bread). We also ordered the Parma ham for starters and paid 9.50 eur for a dish with 6 tiny slices. Later we ordered pasta and it was good. Honestly,nothing special since the pasta tasted like normal supermarket pasta.the tomato sauce was good but nothing special. As for the service,I won't blame the old man..he was way too slow.expensive dinner so we had to go for dinner once more... Not recommended. Felt like a trap ..Sad that it was our last night. Well,hope they improve so you can taste the real roman food. Thank you.