Roma Sparita: Authentic Roman Cuisine and Cozy Dining in Trastevere

On Sunday evening, this restaurant—like many others in Trastevere—was completely full of guests. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to find a free table. The moderately priced menu looked inviting, as did the friendly waitresses. The beef steak was delicious, though my lamb steak was merely tasty. The wine we ordered was quite strong.

Great restaurant ! We ordered a variety of pastas, a capriciosa pizza, melon and prosciutto, and some antipasto. Everything tasted very good and the house white wine was so smooth and fresh.

Tucked away in one of the quieter, less touristy corners of Trastevere, this little gem came highly recommended for its famous Cacio e Pepe. We opted to sit indoors, even though their outdoor patio looked absolutely charming, sometimes you just want the cozy indoor vibe. Our waiter was funny, friendly, and quick on his feet. He took our order with a smile, shared the daily specials, and even threw in a few jokes. But my mind was already made up: Tagliolini Cacio e Pepe it was! When the plate arrived, I was instantly impressed by the presentation: a work of art! The pasta was crowned in a crispy shell of pecorino cheese, which you could break apart and enjoy alongside each bite. Genius touch. The pasta itself was cooked to perfection; though personally, I would have preferred the slightly thicker tonnarelli, the flavor was spot on. Bravo to the Roma Sparita team, you’ve won me over!

Finally found the Ricotta e Visciole (sour cherry and ricotta tart/cake) of my dreams and will be dreaming of it for years to come. It was a daily special and it was so fantastic that we had to order two more. Other notable delicious items were the suppli and the fried artichokes. Lovely dinner with special and warm service. Grazie mille!!!

Delicious!!! Easy seating for 2 with no reservations. The service was great and the food was delicious! I got the cacio e Pepe and it came in a cheese bowl! It was a neat experience but definitely a heavy meal. Overall the experience was great and I think it is an amazing stop for dinner!

Hands down the best dining experience of our trip. The food was absolutely out of this world—authentic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The cacio e pepe and artichoke dishes are an absolute must. My husband and I got incredibly lucky—we showed up right as they were opening and the hostess managed to squeeze us in. Otherwise, we would’ve needed a reservation, which we now highly recommend. This spot fills up fast, and for good reason! Fantastic food, warm service, and a truly memorable meal. A highlight of our time in Rome.

We were able to get a quick walk in table here. Only tables inside were available without a booking. Our entrees were delicious. We did order the carbonara however it was the saltiest food we have ever tasted. We were unfortunately unable to finish the meal because of this.

Best meal of our trip so far! The place was very busy so there was a bit of a wait, but it was definitely worth it. Highly recommend this restaurant and we'll definitely be returning.