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Felice a Testaccio

Restaurant · Roman trattoria$$Testaccio, Rome

Founded by Felice Trivelloni in 1936, this Testaccio institution is best known for cacio e pepe tossed at the table.

At a glance

Type
Roman trattoria
Area
Testaccio, Rome, Italy
Price
$$ · Mid-range
Last checked
October 23, 2026

Good to know

  • Online booking
  • Open daily
  • Group bookings

Why we recommend it

Felice Trivelloni opened his trattoria in Testaccio in 1936, and it has been a fixture of the neighbourhood ever since, now with sister venues in Milan and Turin. The dish everyone comes for is the cacio e pepe, finished at the table so the pecorino and pepper turn into a glossy sauce. The rest of the menu is equally Roman: carbonara, roast abbacchio, meatballs in tomato sauce, artichokes alla romana and a ricotta and sour cherry tart to finish.

It opens for lunch and dinner every day. Book online in advance, as walk-in tables are scarce, and note that cancellations cannot be made by phone, email or social media. Testaccio's covered market is a few minutes' walk away if you want to make a morning of it.

Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026

Felice a Testaccio FAQs

What is Felice a Testaccio famous for?

Its cacio e pepe, finished with a traditional tableside mantecatura.

When is it open?

Every day for lunch (12:30 to 15:30) and dinner (19:00 to 23:30).

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