What are the best shrimp dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in Rome is at Primo al Pigneto. We compared 19 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in Rome?

Shrimp dish prices in Rome range from €5.00 to €31.00 across 19 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in Rome

19 restaurants compared

Price range: €5.00 – €31.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

Pappardelle with Squid Ink and Seafood at Primo al Pigneto, €16.50 (Pigneto)
Temaki Green Tempura at Temakinho, €7.50 (Trastevere)
Red Shrimp Ceviche at INEO, €28.00 (Esquilino)
Ravioli Ricotta e Gamberi at Le Mani in Pasta, €15.00 (Trastevere)
Raw Dough - Seafood at Emma Pizzeria, €15.50 (Centro Storico)

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

All 19 Shrimp Dishes

Pappardelle with Squid Ink and Seafood

Primo al Pigneto

Pigneto·$$$

€16.50

Wide pasta ribbons in squid ink sauce with mixed seafood.

Tip: The squid ink provides color and umami without fishy flavor. The sweetness of the seafood dominates.

Temaki Green Tempura

Temakinho

Trastevere·$$

€7.50

Hand-rolled cone with shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and wasabi mayo.

Tip: The avocado is essential here—ask them to use the best looking one. Ripe avocado makes this dish.

Red Shrimp Ceviche

INEO

Esquilino·$$$$

€28.00

Raw red shrimp with mandarins, tarragon oil, and crispy pepper.

Tip: This is an amuse or early course in the tasting menu. The size is intentionally small—it sets the tone for the meal's global sophistication without overwhelming the palate.

Ravioli Ricotta e Gamberi

Le Mani in Pasta

Trastevere·$$$

€15.00

Hand-rolled ravioli filled with ricotta, shrimp, and lemon zest.

Tip: The lemon-shrimp combo is subtle but essential. It keeps the ricotta from feeling heavy. One bite and you understand the balance.

Raw Dough - Seafood

Emma Pizzeria

Centro Storico·$$

€15.50

Raw dough with shrimp, squid, mussels, and garlic.

Tip: Request a shorter bake time (3 minutes) so the seafood stays tender. The kitchen is responsive to timing requests.

Tiella

Tram Tram

San Lorenzo·$$

€13.50

Baked rice with mussels, shrimp, and green beans.

Tip: The rice should be creamy but not mushy. Each grain should be distinct.

Brazilian Shrimp Empanada

Temakinho

Trastevere·$$

€5.00

Crispy fried pastry pocket filled with spiced shrimp, palm heart, and green onion.

Tip: Order this with a cold Brahma beer or caipirinha. The spice and beer combination is designed this way.

Zucchini Blossom and Seafood

Pier Daniele Seu

Trastevere·$$$

€20.00

Zucchini blossoms, sautéed shrimp, and lemon beurre blanc.

Tip: Only available May-July. The zucchini blossom quality determines the pizza's success. Ask if they're available before ordering.

Riso Negra Con Gamberi E Mango

Ketumbar

Testaccio·$$

€15.00

Black rice with shrimp, fresh mango, and a spicy lime emulsion.

Tip: This dish is beautiful on the plate and tastes as balanced as it looks. A good choice for special occasions.

#10

Longjing Shrimp

Hang Zhou

Esquilino·$$$

€16.00

Fresh shrimp stir-fried with Longjing tea leaves, garlic, and a hint of sesame.

Tip: The Longjing tea is the star here—ask the server about the tea sourcing if you're interested. Some tea lovers order this just to taste the leaf preparation.

#11

Risotto with Shrimp and Zucchini

Antonello Colonna Open

Centro Storico·$$$

€28.00

Creamy risotto with pink shrimp, delicate zucchini, and a light shellfish reduction.

Tip: This is a good choice if you're dining at sunset—refined and not too heavy.

#12

Risotto Gamberi e Stracciatella

Aquamarina

Quirinale·$$$

€26.00

Creamy risotto with shrimp, finished with creamy buffalo mozzarella.

Tip: Eat this immediately when it arrives—risotto's texture is only perfect for the first few minutes. The warmth of the rice and the cool mozzarella are key to the dish.

#1395% recommend

Rock Shrimp Tempura with Three Sauces

Nobu Restaurant Roma

Via Veneto·$$$$

€31.00

Crispy fried rock shrimp with three complementary dipping sauces.

Tip: The three sauces each highlight different aspects of the shrimp. Try them individually to understand the pairing logic.

#1490% recommend

Gambas al Ajillo

La Boqueria

Tuscolano·$$

€14.00

Shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili in olive oil.

Tip: Ask for bread to soak up the garlic oil at the bottom of the pan — that's the best part.

#1588% recommend

Pad Thai

Mekong

San Giovanni·$$

€13.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, and peanuts.

Tip: Ask for less sweet or spicy when ordering if you prefer—the kitchen will adjust. Don't assume they'll balance it the way you want without asking.

#1688% recommend

Pad Thai

Sukhothai

Monteverde·$$

€13.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, peanuts, and bean sprouts.

Tip: Ask for medium spice if you don't have a high heat tolerance—the kitchen will respect your preference but the base recipe is fairly hot.

#1788% recommend

Bucatini Al Tom Yum

Ketumbar

Testaccio·$$

€14.00

Thin pasta with Thai tom yum broth flavored with lemongrass, ginger, and shrimp.

Tip: This dish shows how well pasta can work in Asian broths. The balance is excellent—neither the Italian or Thai elements dominate.

#1885% recommend

Gỏi Cuốn - Fresh Spring Rolls

Mekong

San Giovanni·$$

€8.00

Rice paper wraps filled with shrimp, herbs, vegetables, and noodles.

Tip: Order these before other dishes arrive—rice paper dries out after a few minutes. They're meant to be eaten fresh.

#1983% recommend

Bánh Xèo - Crispy Crepes

Mekong

San Giovanni·$$

€10.00

Crispy turmeric-rice crepes filled with shrimp, pork, and vegetables.

Tip: Wrap pieces in lettuce leaves before dipping—the lettuce adds freshness and helps you manage the heat from the crepe.