What are the best oxtail dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best oxtail dish in Rome is at Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia. We compared 18 restaurants serving oxtail dishes.

How much do oxtail dishes cost in Rome?

Oxtail dish prices in Rome range from €2.50 to €40.00 across 18 restaurants.

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Best Oxtail Dishes in Rome

18 restaurants compared

Price range: €2.50 – €40.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Oxtail Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 18 restaurants:

Coda Alla Vaccinara at Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia, €15.00 (Jewish Ghetto)
Coda alla Vaccinara at La Carbonara al Monti, €14.50 (Monti)
Coda Alla Vaccinara at BellaCarne, €18.00 (Jewish Ghetto)
Saffron Risotto with Glazed Oxtail at Pierluigi, €40.00 (Centro Storico)
Coda alla Vaccinara at Grazia e Graziella, €13.50 (Trastevere)

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

All 18 Oxtail Dishes

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€15.00

Oxtail braised slowly with tomato, celery, and herbs until falling-apart tender.

Tip: The sauce is the real reward. Pair it with crusty bread or ask for polenta if available.

Coda alla Vaccinara

La Carbonara al Monti

Monti·$$

€14.50

Braised oxtail in tomato sauce with celery.

Tip: This dish looks unfamiliar to many tourists, but it's a Roman institution. The meat is tender and the flavor is complex.

Coda Alla Vaccinara

BellaCarne

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€18.00

Oxtail braised in tomato and celery, a traditional Jewish-Roman dish.

Tip: This is comfort food at a fine dining price point. The quality of the braise and sauce justifies it. Pair with crusty bread.

Saffron Risotto with Glazed Oxtail

Pierluigi

Centro Storico·$$$

€40.00

Creamy saffron risotto topped with braised oxtail ragù.

Tip: This dish shows Pierluigi's technique-forward approach. The oxtail is braised for hours; the risotto is stirred to perfection.

Coda alla Vaccinara

Grazia e Graziella

Trastevere·$$

€13.50

Oxtail braised in tomato with celery, pine nuts, and raisins.

Tip: The raisins and pine nuts seem unusual, but they work. The sweetness balances the savory richness of the oxtail.

Coda alla Vaccinara

Armando al Pantheon

Centro Storico·$$

€14.50

Oxtail braised in tomato sauce with celery.

Tip: Order this with a side of bitter greens or artichokes. The richness of the oxtail needs something sharp to cut through it.

Coda alla Vaccinara

Flavio al Velavevodetto

Testaccio·$$

€14.00

Oxtail braised in tomato sauce with celery.

Tip: The long cooking makes this tender and rich. Order a bitter green or fried artichoke side to balance the sauce.

Coda alla Vaccinara

Taverna Trilussa

Trastevere·$$

€13.00

Oxtail braised in tomato with celery.

Tip: The sweet-savory profile is distinctive. The raisins and pine nuts aren't gimmicks—they're part of the tradition.

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Taverna Dei Fori Imperiali

Monti·$$

€15.00

Oxtail braised with tomato, celery, and herbs until falling-apart tender.

Tip: Don't waste the sauce. Order extra bread or ask for polenta to finish every drop.

#10

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Pecorino Roma

Testaccio·$$

€15.00

Oxtail braised with tomato, celery, and herbs, falling apart tender.

Tip: The sauce is the best part. Don't leave it on the plate. Ask for pane toscano (Tuscan bread) or polenta to finish it.

#1196% recommend

Gnocchi al Sugo di Coda

Sora Margherita

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€18.00

Hand-rolled potato gnocchi in oxtail ragu sauce.

Tip: Order two portions per person — the gnocchi are light and you'll want more once you start.

#1295% recommend

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Perilli a Testaccio

Testaccio·$$

€15.00

Oxtail braised in tomato with celery, a Jewish-Roman Testaccio classic.

Tip: The sauce is what makes this dish special. Order pane toscano or polenta to finish every drop.

#1392% recommend

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Trattoria Da Bucatino

Testaccio·$$

€15.00

Oxtail braised in tomato with celery, a Testaccio signature.

Tip: The sauce is liquid gold. Order bread—lots of it—for soaking.

#1491% recommend

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Agustarello a Testaccio

Testaccio·$$

€18.00

Oxtail braised with tomato, celery, and a hint of chocolate.

Tip: This requires patience to eat properly—take time picking the meat from the bones. It's not a dish to rush through. Order it with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

#1590% recommend

Coda Alla Vaccinara

Angelina a Testaccio

Testaccio·$$

€16.00

Slow-braised oxtail with tomato, celery, and herbs.

Tip: This is the traditional dish refined by plating and technique. The flavor is classic Testaccio, the presentation is contemporary.

#1689% recommend

Supplì Coda alla Vaccinara

Supplì Roma

Trastevere·$

€2.50

Fried rice ball stuffed with braised oxtail in tomato sauce.

Tip: This filling rotates so call ahead or check daily. When it's available, buy at least two—it's gone by mid-afternoon.

#1788% recommend

Coda alla Vaccinara

Mordi e Vai

Testaccio·$

€5.00

Braised oxtail in tomato sauce with celery and herbs in a crusty panino.

Tip: Sergio's background as a butcher means he selects the best oxtail cuts and breaks them down perfectly. You're eating the result of decades of skill.

#1888% recommend

Coda alla Vaccinara Trapizzino

Trapizzino

Testaccio·$

€5.00

Pizza bianca pocket filled with braised oxtail in tomato and wine sauce.

Tip: Eat it while still warm straight from the counter. The sauce will soak into the bread within minutes if you wait.