A tight-knit neighborhood in the southeast of Rome, Quadraro features many wonderful and independent restaurants that incorporate the true nature of Italian cuisine – bringing people together to share a meal. Here is a list of 10 places in Rome’s Quadraro that can’t be missed.
Sforno
Restaurant, Italian, Mediterranean
A charming and unassuming restaurant, Sforno really grasps the feel of the neighborhood and is a wonderful meeting place for everyone, whether it be family gatherings, dinner with friends or a romantic date. The restaurant specializes in thin and crispy pizza that can be paired with a delicious Italian wine and completed with a dessert like their homemade sorbet.
With a comfortable atmosphere, Accasadi is popular with locals and is nearly always busy. The restaurant offers stone baked pizzas and wishes to provide a real Italian experience to customers with their swift and amicable service. They offer a delectable Nutella based dessert that is sure to be the highlight of the night.
Da Baffo
For those looking for something outside the typical pasta and pizza dishes, look no further than Da Baffo, an Italian steakhouse that specializes in barbecued meats. The menu is perfect for meat lovers, with a wide variety of primo meats that are juicy and rich in flavor. The waiters are always helpful and quick to make recommendations based on customer preferences.
La Piazzetta Al Quadraro
La Piazzetta Al Quadraro is an excellent place to take a break from walking around the city and enjoy a peaceful lunch. The restaurant has friendly staff to serve their wide selection of fresh pasta, pizzas and seafood, with a popular item being their salmon rolls. The portion sizes are generous and will leave all visitors feeling full and satisfied.
Located in an enchanting and historical part of Rome, 692 resides underneath an ancient aqueduct. This restaurant provides friendly service and an abundant selection of dishes that are guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s palate. Each of the dishes can be paired with a glass of wine, making the evening a perfect addition to a historic tour of the old city.
Cru.DOP
Restaurant, Romanian, Wine
Located on a main street in the Quadraro neighborhood, this small restaurant is easy to find. Cru.DOP prides itself on bringing quality and authenticity to each dish, most of which is prepared raw, such as the carpaccio and tartare. Each dish of fruit, fish or meat is made to be accompanied by one of the restaurant’s 300 labels of wine.
A popular hub for locals, La Taverna del Grano is a split level pub and restaurant. The restaurant upstairs provides more traditional Italian fare with a selection of pizzas and soups, while the pub downstairs provides a range of beers and sandwiches, so that guests have the option to take a break from Italian cuisine or continue enjoying the Italian staples.
Il Bosco degli Elfi
Restaurant, Italian, Pub Grub
A cute restaurant that provides good food and beer at reasonable prices, Il Bosco degli Elfi is a great place for families. The waiters are friendly and the service is quick, and they feature a separate menu for children. The restaurant is nearly always full, being very popular with the locals, and everything is lit by candles, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Moma
Moma seeks to be a place where you can enjoy good food and be in great company. The menu is composed of high quality ingredients, stone ground flour and seasonal vegetables that, when combined, create fresh and delicious pizzas and calzones.
La Locanda de Girasol
Restaurant, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan
An elegant and modern restaurant, La Locanda de Girasol provides an intimate setting for receptions, dinner parties and even dates. The menu features a mix of traditional and innovative fish and meat dishes that are created from seasonal produce. The servers are accommodating and willing to work around a variety of food allergies.
Riley is a recent graduate from the George Washington University with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Communication, and currently lives outside Philadelphia. An aspiring travel writer and editor, she has a passion for learning about cultures and loves food, rock climbing and cycling.
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