#1
Trattoria Da Teo
Trastevere·$$
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
€13.50
Rigatoni with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: Ask for extra Pecorino on the side—the amount on top can be modest, and locals always add more.
#2
Trattoria Der Pallaro
Centro Storico·$$
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
Rigatoni with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: The menu rotates the four great Roman pastas. You might get carbonara and gricia one day, amatriciana and cacio e pepe the next.
#3
Taverna Trilussa
Trastevere·$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€11.50
Thick spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: Order this alongside carbonara and cacio e pepe if you want to taste all the pillars of Roman pasta. This one is slightly less famous but equally important.
#4
Pasta Urbana
Monti·$$
Paccheri all'Amatriciana
€12.00
Large tubular fresh pasta with guanciale, tomato, and pecorino sauce.
Tip: Paccheri's size is intentional—small pasta couldn't handle this sauce. The ratio here is perfect.
#5
Da Danilo
Esquilino·$$
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
€12.50
Rigatoni with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: Try the amatriciana and carbonara from Da Danilo. Both showcase the quality of the guanciale, just in different preparations.
#6
Flavio al Velavevodetto
Testaccio·$$
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
€11.50
Tube pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: If ordering multiple pastas, choose one guanciale-based (carbonara), one cheese-based (cacio e pepe), and one tomato-based (amatriciana) to taste the range.
#7
Sora Lella
Isola Tiberina·$$$
Gnocchi all'Amatriciana
€13.00
Potato gnocchi with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: The gnocchi here are soft and pillowy, not dense. They're made fresh in the kitchen, not frozen—you can taste the difference.
#8
Sora Margherita
Jewish Ghetto·$$$
€16.00
Spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and pecorino.
Tip: This is one of Rome's essential pastas. Worth trying to compare how different restaurants execute the same dish.
#9
Trattoria Da Bucatino
Testaccio·$$
€12.00
Spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: If ordering multiple Roman pastas, amatriciana is lighter and a good second course after cacio e pepe.
#10
Renato e Luisa
Centro·$$
€16.00
Spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and chili—lightened Renato preparation.
Tip: This shows how a skilled chef can update a beloved traditional dish while keeping its soul.
#11
Da Enzo al 29
Trastevere·$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€10.50
Thick spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: If you want to taste all five Roman pasta classics, this is your third order. Pair it with cacio e pepe and carbonara.
#12
Osteria Bonelli
Tor Pignattara·$
Pici all'Amatriciana
€8.50
Thick, hand-rolled noodles with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: Try both the carbonara and amatriciana here. The different pasta shapes and same guanciale showcase how versatile Roman cooking is.
#13
Tonnarello
Trastevere·$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€11.50
Thick hollow spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: Try all three pasta dishes (cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana) across two visits to understand the differences.
#14
Da Augusto
Trastevere·$$
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
€11.50
Rigatoni with guanciale, tomato sauce, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: If you want to try two Roman pastas, order carbonara or gricia with this. You'll taste the similarities and differences.
#15
Glass Hostaria
Trastevere·$$$
Amatriciana Ravioli
€28.00
Pasta envelopes filled with traditional amatriciana sauce, topped with crispy guanciale.
Tip: This is Chef Bowerman's play on one of Rome's four cardinal pasta dishes. Ordering both the Parmigiano and amatriciana ravioli lets you see her approach to elevating tradition.
#16
Osteria da Fortunata
Centro Storico·$$$
Fettuccine all'Amatriciana
€16.50
Fresh fettuccine with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: Fettuccine is wider than other Roman pastas, which changes how it holds sauce. Compare this with strozzapretti carbonara to taste the difference shape makes.
#17
Taverna Dei Fori Imperiali
Monti·$$
€12.00
Spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: Named after Amatrice, a town in Lazio. Some Romans argue about whether tomato belongs in traditional versions, but this restaurant's version is authentic to modern Roman practice.
#18
Felice a Testaccio
Testaccio·$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€12.00
Thick spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and pecorino.
Tip: Order this as your second pasta if you're getting both cacio e pepe and carbonara—it's lighter and won't leave you overly full.
#1996% recommend
Bianca Trattoria
Trionfale·$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€14.00
DOP San Marzano tomatoes, guanciale, pecorino, and red chili on Benedetto Cavalieri bucatini.
Tip: The guanciale is noticeably different from lesser versions — aged, salty, complex. Don't skip this.
#2096% recommend
Trattoria Vecchia Roma
Esquilino·$$
Amatriciana Flambéed in Pecorino Bowl
€24.00
Spaghetti with guanciale and tomato tossed in a flaming pecorino wheel.
Tip: This dish is non-negotiable if you eat here. Even if it seems expensive, the tableside spectacle and flavor justify it.
#2194% recommend
Matricianella
Centro·$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€16.00
Guanciale, tomato, pecorino, and red chili on bucatini pasta.
Tip: This is reliable amatriciana — the guanciale is noticeably better than average. The sauce coats the pasta evenly.
#2290% recommend
Trattoria Al Moro
Centro·$$$
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
€16.00
Guanciale, tomato, pecorino, and chili on thick bucatini pasta.
Tip: Order this before sightseeing — you'll remember it after visiting every Roman ruin.
#2388% recommend
Grappolo d'Oro
Campo de' Fiori·$$
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana
€13.00
Spaghetti with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino.
Tip: Order this alongside cacio e pepe to understand the full range of Roman pasta. The guanciale and tomato combination is subtle but fundamental.
#2488% recommend
Grappolo d'Oro
Campo de' Fiori·$$
€13.00
Rigatoni with guanciale, tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano.
Tip: Taste this in summer when tomatoes are at their peak—the difference in flavor from winter versions is stark.
#2585% recommend
Renato al Ghetto
Jewish Ghetto·$$$
Kosher Amatriciana
€12.50
Tomato sauce with smoked beef, pecorino, and chili instead of guanciale.
Tip: The smoked beef provides a similar profile to guanciale. It's a respectful adaptation, not a compromise.