La Torricella In Roma

We visited La Toricella based on a recommendation from the owner of the AirBnB, where we are staying. We were told to reserve our table because this restaurant is very busy. When we reached, the staff did not have a record of our booking. However, they kindly provided us with a table. The restaurant is very rustic and the decor on the inside projects this very well. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We particularly enjoyed the salt fish with potato fritters and the courgette flower with burrata and anchovies. For the main course we had the tonnarelli pasta with courgette and prawns and the linguine with lobster. All dishes were excellent and we only have compliments to share. Definitely a place you should for lunch or dinner if you are in Testaccio!

The typical restaurant of the past. Genuine, in every sense, both for the service, the owner and the food. Its strong point is fish, but if you are looking for typical Roman cuisine you will not be disappointed. The owner Augusto knows his stuff and it is worth stopping by, whether for lunch or dinner. The house wine is good, otherwise you can choose a good bottle. Generous portions and finger-licking appetizers. Outdoor tables protected by a small roof and inside separated in a large room. Parking is not very easy in the area, but with a bit of luck and a couple of laps in the neighborhood you can find it.

Esta es una trattoria bien establecida en Testaccio, el tipo de lugar que ha existido desde siempre. Es espacioso, brillantemente iluminado y de tacto totalmente local. No esperes una decoración de moda o música de fondo. Espere manteles crujientes, un servicio eficiente y un menú de pescado de la vieja escuela con raíces profundas en la cocina romana y del sur de Italia. Reservamos para 7: 30 pm y fueron los primeros en llegar; los lugareños se acercaron más a las 8 : 15 . Una característica distintiva: el carro antipasto. El camarero rueda sobre una bandeja de ensaladas preparadas —piense en berenjenas adobadas, carpaccio de pescado, frijoles con cebolla— y usted elige lo que desea directamente en su plato. Es informal, generoso y da una visión de lo que es de temporada o de casa - hecho. El menú de pastas incluye estándares romanos y algunas sorpresas regionales. Comí busiata con le sarde, finocchietto e pecorino, un rico plato siciliano con hinojo silvestre y sardinas. No es ligero, pero está lleno de sabor. Mi hijo optó por espaguetis y mariscos. Los precios son moderados, las porciones son honestas y los mariscos son un punto culminante. Reservas recomendadas, especialmente los fines de semana. No es turística, no es quisquillosa, solo una institución romana confiable que hace lo que mejor sabe hacer.

Great experience, fresh fish and friendly service.

Beautiful local spot cooking fish to order. classic Roman dishes if you want them or simple fish for something fresh

You eat, drink and breathe Rome

Siamo stati con amici a cena, proprietario un po’ burbero ma nel complesso accogliente, locale “ antico “ ma carino; abbiamo preso busiate con uova di spigola, triglie sott olio, spigola arrosto con patate e dei fritti di antipasto; la cosa migliore il millefoglie finale come dolce, per il resto pesce sicuramente fresco ma nessun piatto da poter dire “ ritornerei per poter riprendere questo “

Very traditional place. Good food, slow service. Restaurant is very accommodating, we were able to get in without reservations, and were seated promptly. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, however place is understaffed. This makes service extremely slow and can become frustrating when it takes more than 15 minutes to get the check. In the other hand, food is of extremely good quality and fresh. We do hope this place improves service and becomes the excellent place it can be.

We went to this restaurant yesterday for lunch, which I didn't know about. It was a very pleasant surprise: all the fish I ate was excellent and the service was fast and the staff very kind. Thank you Sor Augusto and thank you Giorgio for the advice. We will be back!

Good quality, both food and service. A little noisy when full.