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Best Prawn Dishes in Rome
7 restaurants compared
Price range: €19.00 – €36.00
Avg recommendation: 86%
Top 5 Prawn Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Scampi al Forno at Le Mani in Pasta, €19.00 (Trastevere)
- Scampi al Limone at Livello 1, €24.00 (Centro Storico)
- Scampi Fritti at La Rosetta, €26.00 (Centro Storico)
- Scampi al Forno at Osteria del Pesce — 88% recommended, €20.00 (Monti)
- Scampi Crudi at Ristorante Quinzi e Gabrieli — 87% recommended, €32.00 (Centro Storico)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Prawn Dishes
#1
Scampi al Forno
Le Mani in PastaTrastevere·$$$
€19.00
Large prawns roasted with garlic, white wine, and herbs.
Tip: The heads stay on—suck them when nobody's looking. The roe inside is sweet and worth the effort.
#2
Scampi al Limone
Livello 1Centro Storico·$$
€24.00
Langoustines sautéed with garlic, white wine, and fresh lemon.
Tip: These are expensive but worth it. Quality scampi are sweet and delicate—undercooked is better than overdone.
#3
Scampi Fritti
La RosettaCentro Storico·$$$
€26.00
Deep-fried langoustines with lemon and sea salt.
Tip: These are crispy on the outside but not greasy. Quality scampi have a subtle sweet flavor that comes through.
#488% recommend
Scampi al Forno
Osteria del PesceMonti·$$
€20.00
Baked langoustines with garlic, white wine, and herbs.
Tip: The scampi's quality shines through the simple preparation. Ask your server where today's catch comes from.
#587% recommend
Scampi Crudi
Ristorante Quinzi e GabrieliCentro Storico·$$$
€32.00
Raw langoustines sliced thin with lemon and olive oil.
Tip: Raw langoustines are a rare luxury. If they're available, order them. This is how to experience the ingredient.
#685% recommend
Langoustines Roasted in Cream Sauce
Alberto CiarlaTrastevere·$$$
€36.00
Langoustines in a refined cream and white wine sauce.
Tip: High-quality langoustines deserve a refined preparation like this. The cream sauce doesn't overwhelm—it complements.
#782% recommend
Spaghetti di Zucchini with Scampi
SantaelenaParioli·$$$
€24.00
Delicate zucchini noodles with langoustines and light lemon sauce.
Tip: This shows restraint and technique—a light dish that showcases the langoustines without overwhelming them.