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Trattoria Pennestri

Name: Trattoria Pennestri
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Discover Trattoria Pennestri, a modern take on the classic Roman trattoria tucked into the local Ostiense neighborhood. Sit down for an elevated yet authentic Roman meal, served by a team happy to squeeze in walk-ins even without a booking.

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Reasons to go

Located in Ostiense, a local Roman neighborhood well outside the main tourist center
Puts a contemporary spin on traditional Roman trattoria cooking rather than sticking to the standard classics
Holds a 4.6 rating across more than 2,000 reviews, unusually high for the volume of feedback

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Full description

Trattoria Pennestri brings a slightly more contemporary sensibility to traditional Roman trattoria cooking, in a part of the city, near Ostiense, that sees fewer tourists than the historic centre. One reviewer, after years of near-misses at other restaurants, calls it the first place they've genuinely rated a full five out of five, while another arriving without a booking right at opening time found the team accommodating enough to find them a table anyway.

Its 4.6 rating from over 2,000 reviews and strong local score point to a kitchen highly regarded by Romans as well as visitors. It suits diners wanting an elevated but still authentically Roman meal away from the busiest tourist strips.

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Address

Via Giovanni da Empoli, 5, 00154 Roma RM, Italy · Rome

Website

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h45

Best time

lunchtime or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead when possible, though arriving right at opening without one has worked for some diners
venture slightly outside the historic centre to Ostiense for a more local dining scene
go with time to spare, as it rewards a relaxed, unhurried visit

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Reviews

We visited Trattoria Pennestri recently, arriving without a booking at opening time. The team were very accommodating and managed to get us a table in a restaurant that soon became full. There is a lovely atmosphere in there, helped by the staff who provided really great service. We very much enjoyed each course and…

Ritchie Badland

2/5

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