Il Quagliaro In Roma

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommended! You can tell they put a lot of care and effort into making sure the customer experience is excellent. Go!

A place with a long, multi-generational tradition – quail has been served since the 1950s. Although the name suggests the restaurant specializes in quail, you can also enjoy other delicious, traditional Roman dishes here. We also had a pleasant conversation with a local woman who occasionally assists the owner with serving guests. The restaurant is not located in the city center, and as a result, it has retained its Roman charm.

We got the tip from a French-Calabrese friend, Roman by adoption, who told us it was her refuge as a penniless young student, where not only was it cheap but, more importantly, they ate quail fit for a king... after thirty years, we can confirm that all this is still true! A special evening, thanks also to the friendly and wise host. - December 5, 2025

I'll start with what I liked: the food, everything we were served was good. What I didn't like: the bill, which was higher than expected compared to the prices listed on the menu, and even without a standard receipt listing the items. So, after a chat with the manager who asks you where you're from, etc., you always feel like you've paid the price they charge for passing tourists, like an additional tourist tax...

True Roman tradition is respected here; it's like stepping back in time. I really enjoyed the tripe with pecorino cheese and mint. It fits perfectly into the tradition started by Uncle Tiberio, which his family has continued. For lovers of Rome's bygone days, this is a must-try, one you'll be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in a world where everything is destined to change.

Spent my first night in Rome here after a year and the food was absolutely brilliant. The ambience was gorgeous - homey and authentic, the food and drinks definitely reflected that. Wine came straight from the barrel, Fagioli con le cotiche (beans with pork rind) is officially my new favourite antipasti, and they make it so well with just the perfect amount of roasted taste. We had an Amatriciana and Cacio e pepe and I can safely say that my year-long cravings have been fully satisfied. Their espresso came with the yummiest biscuits as well, fantastic service all round. Great value for money, not sure why there's complaints as their portions were more than generous. We'll save space for dessert next time. They deserve a much higher rating, and I'll be recommending Il Quagliaro to my friends and family. Grazie mille :))

Authentic Rome. The atmosphere is familiar and welcoming, just like the owner. Excellent food. We really enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend it.