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Collettivo Gastronomico Testaccio
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 6:30 PM$$ · Mid-range

Collettivo Gastronomico Testaccio

4.3 ·

Discover Collettivo Gastronomico Testaccio, tucked behind the old Ex-Mattatoio slaughterhouse in an up-and-coming corner of Testaccio. Enjoy classic Italian dishes with regularly changing flavors and warmly praised service, away from Rome's more crowded tourist tables.

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Reasons to go

  • Located just behind the former Ex-Mattatoio, Rome's historic slaughterhouse complex in Testaccio.
  • Menu changes regularly to match the seasons and available produce rather than staying fixed.
  • Has a small garden where staff can set up outdoor tables on sunny days.
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Full description

Collettivo Gastronomico Testaccio sits in a less-trafficked corner of an up-and-coming part of Testaccio, just behind the former Ex-Mattatoio complex, and reviewers explicitly describe it as a hidden gem in the area. The menu mixes classic Italian dishes with flavors that change regularly, backed by consistently praised service — one server is singled out by name for excellent hospitality.

Its high hidden-gem and culture scores against a more modest must-see score confirm it as a lesser-known spot rewarding those who find it rather than a widely trafficked destination, at 4.3 stars over 478 reviews. It suits travelers who enjoy discovering restaurants slightly off the established path.

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Address

Largo Dino Frisullo, 1, 00153 Roma RM, Italy · Rome
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Book ahead, as it's small and gaining a following
  • go with an open mind, since the menu changes regularly
  • worth combining with a wander through the Testaccio area.
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Reviews

We had an excellent experience. Angelica our server was wonderful. Their service and food was top-notch. A little off the beaten path in an upcoming area of Rome I would highly recommend the quail pasta. The wine prices were very reasonable for what you get. Gracie!!!

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Wade McKinney

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