Trattoria Lilli In Roma

Really excellent and affordable too, 10 euro for a L of house wine.

I don't often write reviews because I'm lazy, but this time I wanted to give it five stars and share my experience. Let's start with the atmosphere: a historic, no-frills trattoria that hasn't changed over the decades (or at least that's what I felt, even though it was my first time there). For those looking for tradition with a modern twist, I recommend going elsewhere: here, you live and breathe pure tradition. Whether that's a virtue or a vice, I'll leave it to the reader to decide; as for me, I think you've made my point. The waitress was very kind and friendly. Overall, there was a sense of camaraderie and belonging among the workers, or at least that was my impression. But now let's get to the main reason why people generally choose to spend a few dozen euros to eat out rather than stay at home: the culinary offerings. I'll briefly review all the dishes I had the chance to try, sharing them with others. - Mixed appetizer: a few slices of quality pork loin, some olives, and a truly delicious potato flan. All at a more than affordable price. Rating: 8 - Bruschetta with porcini mushrooms: truly delicious but a bit pricey. Quality rating: 9. Price rating: 5. Average: 7. - Bucatini all'amatriciana: perhaps not the best amatriciana I've ever had, but certainly an excellent amatriciana. Rating: 8 - Fettuccine with chicken giblets: the fact that they offer this now virtually impossible-to-find Roman classic is already appreciated, but above all, the way they present it is appreciated. My taste buds were delighted and asked me to return to Trattoria Lilli to try this dish again. Rating: 10 - Meatballs all'amatriciana: imagine excellently made meatballs, with a well-balanced flavor, in a delicious amatriciana sauce. Rating 9 - Fornara with potatoes: along with fettuccine with chicken giblets, this is another traditional Roman dish that's hard to find anywhere else, and it gives you the feeling you're eating something you'll definitely have to return to Trattoria Lilli to enjoy again. The fornara is exceptional. The potatoes are neither good nor bad. Overall rating 9. - Chicory: This dish comes close, almost, to my ideal sautéed chicory: almost dry and crunchy, decidedly bitter. To get a 10, the only thing missing was a more generous dose of chili pepper (assuming there was chili pepper, I didn't even taste it). But I understand that pushing the chili pepper further would mean disappointing a large segment of the clientele. Rating 9. - Grappa offered: a gesture appreciated, rating 10. - House wine: it should have been colder, rating 6. Trattoria Lilli: the food and the atmosphere are divine. Could a small anticchietta be cheaper? Maybe so, but it must be said that we're a 5-minute walk from Piazza Navona and that we got by with just over 30 euros each, even though my three companions were women and clearly ate less than me. In summary: Trattoria Lilli scores a 9. I hope and plan to return. Hugs to the workers ✊️. Marco

Hidden gem. Pasta with chicken livers, delicious👍🏻

A bit tired of being stopped by every waiter as we walked through the busy streets of Rome’s historic center, we decided to wander off into quieter alleys, hoping to find somewhere more peaceful and authentic. That’s how we stumbled upon Trattoria Lilli, pleasantly tucked away from the more touristy areas, with a truly local atmosphere that brings you back to the real Italy, far from clichés. The food was excellent, but what stood out the most was the service: the waiter was genuinely kind and attentive. We’re truly glad we got lost in Rome, it led us to this wonderful trattoria!

The best pasta carbonara I've ever had. Excellent service, just outside the main road.

Excellent for those who want to eat authentic Roman cuisine at more than fair prices.

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice! Kid-friendly!

It is a family restaurant where you can eat excellent Roman cuisine in a typical Roman trattoria

Pranzo a pochi passi dal Vaticano e Castel Sant'Angelo, primi piatti della tradizione strabuoni ma pure i secondi sono da paura.

La mejor comida que hemos probado en Italia – ¡Una verdadera joya oculta! Este pequeño restaurante familiar escondido justo al lado de la calle principal fue el punto culminante de nuestro viaje a Roma. Dirigido por una encantadora pareja italiana y su amigable sobrino, que era nuestro camarero, el ambiente era cálido, auténtico y lleno de encanto. Teníamos la pasta de tomate y un rigatoni con tocino – ambos eran simples, tradicionales, y absolutamente rebosantes de sabor. También probamos las albóndigas y el vino de la casa, que combinaban perfectamente con la comida, y de postre, nos convenció (¡menos mal! ) nuestro camarero de probar el pastel de chocolate sin harina y el tiramisú casero – ambos fueron excepcionales, especialmente el tiramisú que posiblemente fue el mejor que hemos probado. ¡Hasta fueron tan amables de darnos limoncello en la casa! Esta fue, manos abajo, la mejor comida que hemos comido no solo en Roma, sino en cualquier lugar de Italia. Nos encantó tanto que tratamos de volver al día siguiente, solo para descubrir que estaba cerrado por el día festivo - una pena, pero una gran excusa para volver! Muy, muy recomendable para cualquiera que busque auténtica comida italiana y un ambiente familiar cálido.