What are the best uni dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best uni dish in Rome is at Osteria dell'Ingegno. We compared 12 restaurants serving uni dishes.

How much do uni dishes cost in Rome?

Uni dish prices in Rome range from €11.00 to €52.00 across 12 restaurants.

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Best Uni Dishes in Rome

12 restaurants compared

Price range: €11.00 – €52.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Uni Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Paccheri Ricci di Mare at Osteria dell'Ingegno, €24.00 (Pantheon)
Risotto ai Ricci di Mare at Il Sanlorenzo, €26.00 (Centro Storico)
Sea Urchin Pasta at Retrobottega — 94% recommended, €28.00 (Centro Storico)
Shellfish Selection Platter at Pascucci al Porticciolo — 94% recommended, €52.00 (Fiumicino)
Scialatielli ai Ricci di Mare at Assunta Madre — 91% recommended, €38.00 (Trevi)

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

All 12 Uni Dishes

Paccheri Ricci di Mare

Osteria dell'Ingegno

Pantheon·$$$

€24.00

Large tube pasta with sea urchin, garlic, and white wine.

Tip: Fresh sea urchin is the star. If it's available and not on the menu, ask if they have any. Worth every euro.

Risotto ai Ricci di Mare

Il Sanlorenzo

Centro Storico·$$$

€26.00

Creamy risotto with sea urchin roe and bottarga.

Tip: Uni risotto is a signature dish at high-end Italian seafood restaurants. The ingredient quality here is remarkable.

#394% recommend

Sea Urchin Pasta

Retrobottega

Centro Storico·$$$

€28.00

Fresh tagliatelle with wild sea urchin roe and a light saffron beurre blanc.

Tip: Call ahead to check if uni is available. When it is, don't skip it. The quality is excellent.

#494% recommend

Shellfish Selection Platter

Pascucci al Porticciolo

Fiumicino·$$$$

€52.00

A curated selection of raw oysters, clams, sea urchins, and other shellfish from the day's catch.

Tip: This platter is a must. The selection is pristine and changes daily. Ask the server what arrived this morning.

#591% recommend

Scialatielli ai Ricci di Mare

Assunta Madre

Trevi·$$$

€38.00

Ribbon pasta with sea urchin and bottarga.

Tip: This is the most expensive pasta on the menu, but the uni is fresh and the technique is precise. Worth every euro if you like sea urchin.

#690% recommend

Uni and Bottarga Pasta

Alberto Ciarla

Trastevere·$$$

€32.00

Delicate pasta with sea urchin and salted fish roe.

Tip: This is only available when uni is in season (late fall through spring). Ask if available. Worth every euro.

#788% recommend

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Shinto

Prati·$$$

€11.00

Fresh sea urchin roe on sushi rice, served when available.

Tip: Eat uni first or early in the omakase—your palate should be fresh and not influenced by other flavors.

#888% recommend

Pasta with Sea Urchin, Chili, and Fermented Chili Paste

Idylio by Apreda

Centro·$$$$

€34.00

Fresh pasta with ricci di mare, fresh chili, and aged fermented chili paste.

Tip: If you're sensitive to spice, mention it when you order. Idylio's food is consistently warm with chili across multiple courses.

#988% recommend

Spaghetti with Sea Urchin and Prosciutto

Il Pagliaccio

Centro·$$$$

€32.00

Fresh spaghetti tossed with ricci di mare and prosciutto.

Tip: If you have the choice on the tasting menu, include this. The balance between prosciutto and sea urchin is rarely executed this well.

#1087% recommend

Uni Crudo

Ristorante Quinzi e Gabrieli

Centro Storico·$$$

€28.00

Fresh sea urchin roe served with lemon and sea salt.

Tip: Ask if uni is in season before ordering. When available, it's the best way to experience the ingredient—nothing to hide behind.

#1186% recommend

Scialatielli ai Ricci di Mare

Salumeria Roscioli

Centro Storico·$$$

€32.00

Fresh ribbon pasta with sea urchin roe.

Tip: Sea urchin quality varies greatly. At Roscioli's prices, expect the best—it should taste clean and sweet, not fishy.

#1284% recommend

Spaghetti al Limone e Ricci

Osteria del Pesce

Monti·$$

€18.00

Spaghetti with lemon and sea urchin roe.

Tip: This is only available when fresh uni is in season (roughly November through April). Ask if it's available before ordering.