Le Mani in Pasta
Price guide: Mid-range
Via dei Genovesi 37, Rome, 00153
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Expert review of Le Mani in Pasta
This tiny seafood-slanted Trastevere trattoria is always packed.
For one of the best trattoria meals in central Rome, head for this buzzy place in the southern part of Trastevere . I come here all the time – at least, whenever I can remember to book ahead, as it’s hugely popular.
Food and drink:
Unusually for a Roman trattoria, fish is a strong point. I often start with the sautéed clams and mussels – great for bread-mopping – and move on to a pasta dish like spaghetti with artichokes and cuttlefish, at which point I’m pretty much done. For those who make it to the secondi, there’s baked or grilled fish, plus a few Roman meaty options like saltimbocca (strips of veal and ham with sage leaves, stewed in white wine). The wine list is pretty good, with very honest mark-ups.
Ambience:
There’s one busy main dining room, plus a rather claustrophobic downstairs dining area (not nearly so atmospheric, as you miss the action in the open-to-view kitchen). It’s all very elbow to elbow, and very convivial – but don’t come here for a romantic tête-à-tête.
Service:
They may be in a hurry, but the waiters are also friendly, and keen to make sure you enjoy your meal.
Location:
It’s just around the corner from the Church of Santa Cecilia, in the quieter, southern part of Trastevere.
Price advice:
I’ve never paid more than 70 euros for two here, wine and service included. And that was a real blow-out meal.
More information on Le Mani in Pasta:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Restaurant
- Food:
- Italian
- Address:
- Via dei Genovesi 37, Rome, 00153
- Telephone:
- 06 581 6017
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Tue-Sun 12.30-3pm, 7.30-11pm. Closed Mondays.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Essential at peak times
