What are the best eggplant dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best eggplant dish in Rome is at Trapizzino. We compared 9 restaurants serving eggplant dishes.

How much do eggplant dishes cost in Rome?

Eggplant dish prices in Rome range from €4.50 to €14.00 across 9 restaurants.

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Best Eggplant Dishes in Rome

9 restaurants compared

Price range: €4.50 – €14.00

Avg recommendation: 83%

Top 5 Eggplant Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Melanzane alla Parmigiana Trapizzino at Trapizzino, €4.50 (Testaccio)
Robata Eggplant at Zuma Roma, €8.50 (Fendi Building)
Eggplant Parmesan at Su Casa, €14.00 (Jewish Ghetto)
Casarecce Pasta alla Norma with Eggplant, Tomato, and Salted Ricotta at Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi, €14.00 (Campo Marzio)
Eggplant in Sicilian Style with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella at Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi, €12.00 (Campo Marzio)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 9 Eggplant Dishes

Melanzane alla Parmigiana Trapizzino

Trapizzino

Testaccio·$

€4.50

Breaded eggplant with tomato sauce and melted cheese in a golden pocket.

Tip: This is the best meatless option. The breading makes it crispy enough that you don't miss the protein.

Robata Eggplant

Zuma Roma

Fendi Building·$$$

€8.50

Japanese eggplant grilled over robata charcoal, brushed with miso butter.

Tip: Order this alongside meat skewers—the miso butter goes well with everything else coming off the robata.

Eggplant Parmesan

Su Casa

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€14.00

Layers of roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.

Tip: Pair with a simple green salad and bread to make a complete vegetarian dinner.

Casarecce Pasta alla Norma with Eggplant, Tomato, and Salted Ricotta

Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi

Campo Marzio·$$$

€14.00

Hand-rolled casarecce with eggplant caponata, fresh tomato, and grated salted ricotta.

Tip: Pasta alla norma is the Sicilian answer to cacio e pepe in Rome. Everyone has a version—Art Cibò's is faithful to tradition with excellent ingredients.

Eggplant in Sicilian Style with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi

Campo Marzio·$$$

€12.00

Fried eggplant layered with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, finished with basil.

Tip: Vegetarian or not, this dish is worth ordering. Sicilian eggplant preparations rival meat courses in flavor.

Baba Ganoush

Le Streghe

Trastevere·$$

€6.00

Charred eggplant puree with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with flatbread.

Tip: Pair this with flatbread and maybe a yogurt-based dish for balance.

Tiella di Riso e Melanzane

Palatium Enoteca Regionale

Centro Storico·$$

€10.00

Baked rice and eggplant casserole from southern Lazio tradition.

Tip: This dish represents rural Lazio food. It's hearty, vegetable-focused, and satisfying.

#883% recommend

Concia di Zucchine

Renato al Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€6.50

Fried zucchini strips marinated in vinegar, garlic, and mint.

Tip: Order this as an appetizer or share it. The balance of acidity and mint is refreshing.

#982% recommend

Eggplant Parmigiana

Il Sorpasso

Prati·$$$

€11.50

Layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmigiano.

Tip: Order this as a second course or side. The eggplant is cooked until tender, not mushy.