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Matricianella

Name: Matricianella
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Discover Matricianella, a beloved trattoria tucked just off Piazza Navona. Settle into the relaxed dining room for classic Roman dishes like fried artichokes and cacio e pepe, savoring a proper multi-course lunch or dinner.

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Reasons to go

Family-run since 1957 by a family originally from Amatrice, the town that gave Roman cuisine amatriciana sauce.
The cellar holds close to a thousand wine labels, curated by three sommeliers from the Italian Sommelier Foundation.
The carciofi alla giudia (Jewish-Roman fried artichokes) are a signature dish worth timing a visit around, as they're seasonal.

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Full description

Matricianella sits on a quiet street just off Piazza Navona, turning out the Roman repertoire — carciofi alla giudia, tonnarelli cacio e pepe, saltimbocca — with a polish that goes beyond the usual tourist-trap trattoria. At 4.3 stars across more than 3,300 reviews, it has built a loyal following among both visitors and Romans, and its very high must-see score reflects a reputation as one of the city's most reliable classic dining rooms.

The setting is comfortable rather than showy, with the kind of relaxed pace that suits a proper multi-course Roman lunch or dinner. It works equally well as a first taste of Roman cuisine or a return favourite.

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Address

Via del Leone, 4, 00186 Roma RM, Italy · Campo Marzio

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Reserve ahead, especially for evening sittings
order the fried artichokes if they're in season
come hungry and pace yourself through several courses

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Reviews

Absolutely loved this place. The food felt like the best version of homemade cooking — comforting, full of flavor, yet beautifully presented and refined enough to feel special. Everything we tried was delicious. The service was warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming. The crowd was stylish. Baby friendly;)

Juste Lapinske

1/5

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