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Osteria La Quercia
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 12:00 PM$$$ · Expensive

Osteria La Quercia

4.3 ·

Discover Osteria La Quercia, tucked near Piazza della Quercia. Settle in for a compact, ever-changing menu of standouts like veal pappardelle, squid appetizer, and distinctive meatballs that stray from typical Roman classics.

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Reasons to go

  • The menu is short and changes frequently, sometimes between checking online and arrival
  • Known for dishes that deviate from classic Roman staples, like veal pappardelle in neither red nor white sauce
  • Located near Piazza della Quercia with limited seating, so reservations matter
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Full description

Osteria La Quercia keeps its menu deliberately compact, and reviewers note it can shift even between checking online and arriving, so flexibility helps. Standouts mentioned include a squid appetizer, veal pappardelle in neither a white nor red sauce, and distinctive meatballs, reflecting a kitchen willing to deviate from the most obvious Roman classics.

Its notably high culture score alongside a low hidden-gem score fits a restaurant respected for its cooking and reasonably well known rather than a secret, at 4.3 stars over 1,514 reviews. It's a solid choice near Piazza della Quercia for diners open to a shorter, more considered menu.

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Address

Piazza della Quercia, 23, 00186 Roma RM, Italy · Regola
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Check the current menu on arrival, as it changes frequently
  • order the squid appetizer if available
  • book ahead given the limited number of tables.
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Reviews

Squid appetizer was the highlight of the meal. Veal pappardelle had good texture and interesting taste, it was not white nor red sauce. Meat balls were interesting as well. Good service and nice atmosphere - we walked in right when they opened on Sunday. Everyone was nice!

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Susie Su

2/5

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