il Focolare In Roma

What a great suburban Trastevere find. A family owned restaurant since 1945, still operated by the entire family and in-laws. A well run, well priced Italian eatery that serves zambslione. A rarity in Australia today and worth going to this restaurant for, if nothing else!

This place IS THE place to go. Amazing lasagne, and the signature desert was amazing….

Excellent food, affordable prices, and great service. I definitely recommend it.

Good food and service in a classic Italian taverna style. The appetizers could be a bit more generous as the poetiona are very small.

Excellent dinner and great atmosphere. The meat was very good and of high quality. And the final zabaglione made in the copper pot in front of us is unmissable!!!

A quiet restaurant with excellent service and friendly staff. The wine is excellent.

Great experience, short waits and good food. We booked in advance.

We returned to dinner at Focolare, a place we used to come to very often in the '70s and '80s. I smiled as soon as I entered: the old neon sign is still exactly as it was back then, as if time had stood still here. The food is simply fantastic. I had the octopus carpaccio: cooked to perfection, perfect to bite into, with a light lemon-based dressing that brought out the full flavor. Truly brilliant. Then the beef steak: perfect, with that aroma and grilled flavor that only charcoal can provide—and, let's face it, you can almost only find it this good in Italy. In restaurants in Germany, even at a good Italian restaurant, it often costs double, but the taste is two categories below. And to finish, a marvel: the Nepi strawberries. Small wild strawberries with a truly incomparable aroma and texture. In short: a splendid dinner, full of memories and true flavors. 😊

A genuine surprise in the heart of the Monteverde neighborhood. From the outside, it looks like any other trattoria, but inside you'll discover a simple world of delicious and delicate dishes, the freshest fish, and sublime desserts. My heartfelt congratulations—you won't find such cuisine everywhere in the capital. The zabaglione is a must, but the cod meatballs and fish main courses are also mouth-watering. 😋

You truly feel at home at Il Focolare, not only for the food and five-star service, but also for the welcoming family atmosphere of these exquisite establishments, run by people who have always dedicated themselves with passion and professionalism to the restaurant business. Super fresh fish, top-notch Roman cuisine, and a fantastic zabaglione. We'll be back soon!