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Isotta Trattoria

โ˜… 4.5 (221)$$$ ยท Expensive

Isotta Trattoria has built a strong local reputation on fresh, seasonal cooking, with fried anchovies and peppers dressed with tuna singled out by reviewers as highlights of the menu. One reviewer specifically recommends sitting at the counter to watch the kitchen in action, adding a sense of theater to an otherwise low-key meal. With a relatively high hidden-gem score and a more modest must-see score, it reads as a genuine neighborhood find rather than a well-trodden stop, backed by a 4.5 rating over 221 reviews. It suits diners who enjoy a more intimate, ingredient-focused meal over a flashier dining room.

โœจ Reasons to go

  • 1Counter seating lets diners watch the kitchen prepare dishes in real time.
  • 2Known for fried anchovies and peppers dressed with tuna, both frequently singled out by reviewers.
  • 3Small, intimate room that functions as a neighborhood find rather than a tourist-heavy spot.

๐Ÿ’ก Good to know

  • 1Book ahead, as the room is small
  • 2ask for a counter seat to watch the kitchen
  • 3try the fried anchovies and tuna-dressed peppers.

โฑ๏ธ Typical visit

1h30

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Best time

evening or late night

๐Ÿšถ Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Via Carlo Livi, 12-16, 00168 Roma RM, Italy ยท RomaGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Nice little gem. Great hospitality and fresh local food. We specifically enjoys the fried anchovies and the peppers with Tuna dressing. The host and service were wonderful and super helpful."

โ€” Mark Hassin