Not worth the wait! Waited an hour and a half to be seated at an outdoor table. The menu had very little to choose from. The Amatriciana had too much Parmesan and the taste was very potent. The carbonara was heavy on the pepper. The lamb chops had little meat on them and most of it was just fat. Grilled vegetables are chopped pieces in oil. read more

So amazing! We came here for lunch around 12:30 and I would highly recommend to beat the crowds. We had no line and we heard the dinner lines get insane. We got the carbonara and amatriciano and both were delicious. The meat that came with both dishes was out of this world! They were thick, crispy and juicy! The pasta is very good but it was under cooked (which I heard is typical of Rome) but we still loved it. The service was excellent. My main recommendation is come for lunch to beat the line!! We will be back!! read more

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I came to Da Enzo Al 29 expecting the best meal in Rome: I left with an overwhelming sense of disappointment and regret. Now, I do not pretend to be James Beard. I do not know food through the eyes of a professional chef. I am not a travel writer; I do not pretend to know what world class food or accommodations are. I trust others to guide me, especially in new cities and in new experiences. It is for this reason that I was so disappointed at Da Enzo. I found overwhelmingly positive reviews through Yelp, Reddit, and wherever I looked in guides of Rome. As per their views, my girlfriend and I showed up early, got in line, and waited dutifully for our chance at a table. It took the better part of an hour and thirty minutes to finally be seated. I should've seen the signs of caution before I even sat down at the restaurant. In front of us, a couple with multi thousand dollar bags and jewelry, and behind us, an obnoxious group of millennials oblivious to their own speaking volume. We sat down after the long, excited and, honestly, quite hungry. Part of me believed that this hunger would be the engine that drove a rave review of what was supposed to be one of the best restaurants in Rome. What followed was a disappointing and outright depressing meal at a price point that would've made future me gag. We started with the Roman artichoke, which was actually pretty good. A steamed artichoke with some delicious pesto-like sauce. From there, the meal went downhill. I should mention, the wait staff who brought us our food dropped it off all but unceremoniously, flopping down plates without so much as a word. A quick aside - the experience feels more like you are a cog in a machine, and it may not be the wait staff's fault for having to be court. The restaurant seats 65 people in a space that should, realistically, only seat about 30. Back to the food. We got the Cacio e Pepe next, which, if I was to describe it, would be analogous to Annie's white cheddar mac & cheese but with nicer pasta. Yes, this is from an American, but I believe that the pasta was undercooked. The pasta was covered, if not swamped, in sauce, and extremely one note. Again, if I were to describe the experience of this pasta, it would be doing the bare minimum with the best possible ingredients. It was just not good. We then got the meatballs, which came in a watery tomato sauce and cost six euros per golf ball sized ball. I expected, for the price, these meatballs to jump off of the plate, sing and dance, do a backflip, and land my mouth. Instead, they did not sing. They fell completely flat. The lamb chops were good, perhaps not worth the price, and the star of the entire meal was the chicory side dish. In New York, at Carbone, I perhaps would not of been upset at the meal that I received. Surrounded by millennials, influencers, and rich people, this meal seems like something that would have made that crowd scream with joy. In fact, it seemed like it made that crowd surrounding us in Rome very happy. But, for the average person who enjoys good, reasonably priced, non-pretentious food, I was extremely disappointed. This is also considering that I had one of the best meals of my life in Rome for half the price just yesterday. There are probably 100 restaurants in Rome that are just as, if not better, than the wonderful meal that we had yesterday. I wish that I could get into a Time Machine, slap past me in the face, and bring him to his senses. If I could've tackled me out of the line, I would have. I should mention, the meal was made better by a very nice waiter named Leo, who was incredibly kind and friendly. He made me feel welcome in an otherwise factory-like space. For anybody who enjoys us good food, feeling welcome, and feeling like you're in Rome when in Rome, I would warn against visiting this restaurant. It is not worth your time or money. I also should mention that the meal that we got was probably the result of the overwhelming demand for the food. I actually believe that if the wait staff and cooks were given ample time to prepare the food, sit, and treat people the way that other people in Rome had treated us, it would've been excellent. However, the overwhelming demand and the hype for this restaurant has seemingly overwhelmed seemingly overwhelmed the actual restaurant itself. There was nothing overtly wrong with the service itself, but it was lacking in the Roman charm that made some of our other meals in the city such a special experience. I'll put it like this: if you want to say that you went to the best restaurant in Rome, go here. If you want to get the best food, or actually go to the best restaurant in Rome, look elsewhere. read more

Writing this back in the US, I want to cry for a longing of their food and how much I enjoyed the place. Da Enzo is definitely an unassuming, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that you may cruise by, if not for the line outside. Seating inside is tight and the lighting is harsh. But, the food is anything but! We got a half carafe of the House red wine and it went well with the Larino sourdough bread and meatballs. I've only had Larino bread in US grocery and this was fresh and had great crust. We ordered two pastas, the carbonara, and the gricia. Both were topped with pecorino cheese and cured pork cheek. And unlike other pasta in Rome the cheek was crispy! It made all the difference. They sell Da Enzo pasta and sauce inside, which took away from the Mom and Pop appeal, showing they are more business oriented than the genera ambiance would suggest. The tables were always full and some people say much longer than us, ordering several courses. This restaurant was special because I felt more immersed with the people and food than any other restaurant. Until next time, Enzo! read more

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Very authentic Italian food! This was our last dinner before departing Rome. Tips: Make reservations, but the wait is not too long if you're unable to make reservations a few days before coming. We came here at 7:30pm without reservations and waited for the first wave of ppl, who made reservations, to be seated and finished. We were seated around 8:45pm. We ordered: House wine (very affordable): 2.5/5 I guess you pay for what you get.. Meatball: 3.5/5 Delish! Fried Artichoke: 2.5/5 Good but not great--not sure what the hype was all about..a bit too oily IMHO. Pasta with mussels and cream sauce (their daily special--see pic!): 4/5 This was my favorite dish on the table Carbonara: 3/5 good, but not super great Burrata: 4/5 always so good and refreshing! Wouldn't mind dropping by if we were in the area again. read more

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I thought the dishes were great, but not the best meal I had in Rome. The cacio e pepe was too creamy and heavy, and didn't have the peppery flavor we were seeking. It tasted like a white mac and cheese. Disappointing - do not recommend ordering this. I loved the caciofo alla giudia (Jewish style artichoke) and the carbonara (although the pork was fatty, so if you're not into that, you won't love this!). Also loved the wild chicory - so simple, so delicious. It's a crowded, packed spot. You need a reservation. We were only able to reserve the earliest time, and arrived ten min earlier to be sure the reservation was honored. Didn't love how small / packed it was since it impacts the comfort of the meal. read more

After a wondrous and enchanting time at the Coliseum, my husband and I had asked our tour guide what was her favorite local restaurant to get carbonara and she told us to go to Da Enzo! We walked all the way to Trastevere and were soooooo glad we did! The restaurant is small and hugely popular by locals so expect a wait, especially during lunch hour. We were lucky however because we ended up waiting only 15 minutes, the line and crowd that accumulated after had to wait across the street in an alley because there were so many people! And for good reason! We ordered for appetizers the zucchini flower and meatballs, for our entrees we ordered the carbonara and cacio e pepe. Everything was PERFECTION. I'm not exaggerating. The fried zucchini flower, though fried - still tasted amazingly fresh and the meatballs were packed with flavor, not rubbery, and soft and delicate once bitten into. The carbonara isn't made with spaghetti but who cares? The cured pork cheek gave it a nice smokiness. The Cacio e pepe was the best I had in all of Roma - so simple and creamy but the flavor was everything. If you're in Trastevere - treat yo self to Da Enzo! We will definitely be back! read more

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We Visited Enzo on our 1st trip to Rome after seeing it on Rick Steve's show. As advertised, the carbonara and fried artichokes were delicious. However, in the years since, we've learned that there are many other places where the fare, prices, service, atmosphere and comfort are superior. Most recently, we found a place called Nannarella, which is cheaper and tastier than Enzos. Additionally, we were not seated shoulder to shoulder with other patrons, the staff was happy and accommodating, and there was no wait to be seated... and certainly not the 30-90 minutes you may have to wait at Enzo. Sure, the food at Enzo is good, but that comes with a lot of other baggage including being over-priced. If you must go, I recommend the staples it's known for, and, if it's on the menu, the chicken cacciatore. Be warned though, the tables are VERY cramped and you'll literally be shoulder to shoulder with strangers. The staff during our visits was kind of crabby, a bit forgetful when you ask for things like refills, and impatient when taking your order. Above all else though is this: DO NOT, unless it's an absolute emergency, use their bathroom. In my experience, the average porta-potty is more accommodating than what is offered at Enzo. Sure, tasty food is welcome, but the price and other issues at Enzo has led my family not to be done with this place and recommend against it. read more

Alright folks, I'm here to be the party crasher and tell you this place isn't all it's made up to be. We waited for upwards of two hours to get a spot, lining up before the restaurant even opened for dinner, so I definitely recommend putting in a reservation beforehand if you don't want to swarm like wildebeests at a watering hole, and then spend the next 120 min lingering outside while the patrons with reservations eat out on the patio right in front of you (awkward for both parties). Granted, the queueing is a sort of bizarrely fun experience in the sense that cognitive dissonance kicks in and you're convinced you're about to get a reaaaaally good meal because you paid for it with two hours of sweet time in Rome. However! Even cognitive dissonance cannot mask the fact that my carbonera was SALTIER THAN THE ATLANTIC. I don't consider myself to have a mild palate, and I certainly enjoy my sodium moderately, but this pasta was soooo salty. Also, in Italy, carbonera is made from a lot of eggs, so the result is a dense, custardy sauce, not the white sauce that I somehow expected as it is in America. But anyway. THE SALT! With the overwhelming NaCl sucking all moisture out of my mouth, the extremely rich (and salty) pool of carbonera on the pasta, and the very fatty (and salty) pork cubes, I was low-key suffering. The restaurant also didn't provide free tap water, which always knocks one star off my reviews. I know it may be different in Rome/tourist-milking, but I maintain my belief that basic drinking water is a human right. In conclusion, SALTY, and if you're going to come here, please 1) make a reservation and 2) don't order the carbonera. I did because it was apparently what they were famous for, but it just didn't work out for me. read more

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This was recommended to us and we were very happy with our meal. We saw that this place has mixed reviews. We had a party of 9 so we split into two tables. One table inside and one outside. So not close to each other but we didn't mind. We were prepared for a wait line. We waited about 20 min. There was a menu and specials on the board. We had burrata, Carbonara and lasagna plus the house red and white wine. Very reasonable! Great neighborhood and authentic. We would go again. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Rome! The burrata is a must. Service is quick and staff is friendly. There is always a line for dinner so get there early if you don't want to wait. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Amatriciana - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Incredible pastas and great atmosphere. Get there early because you will likely have to wait in line, and there aren't reservations. I ordered the amatriciana which was by far the best rendition I had in Rome. I also tried the carbonara, which was good but in my books not as good as the amatriciana which was incredibly flavorful. read more

Went here for a trastevere dining experience. Trastevere is a neighborhood in Rome which is still not known to most turists, so it will still have some local flavor rather than a crap turist-oriented restaurant. We have ordered the pasta carbonara and the meatballs (both highly rated on this site and other travel blogs) and we were not disappointed. Food was absolutely fantastic. We stayed a week in Italy and this was by far the best meal we had. It is always hard to pick a best meal in Italy as everything is great, but Da Enzo hit the spot. Restaurant is really small, make a reservation. We did not but we were lucky, as soon as we walked in the line started to build up. We were with kids but this is not a place for kids. We had no choice, we were on a family vacation but they really helped us and made the experience enjoyable. read more

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We almost didn't stick around after learning we would have to wait in line at least an hour for a table. So glad we did! The pasta (carbonara and amatriciana) were amazing, they had a great wine list and the gelato hit the spot! It was most definitely worth the wait (and the line moved very fast). read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Amatriciana (closest) and Carbonara (other side of table) - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Waited an hour to get into this little hole in the wall for possibly the best Carbonara, Oxtail, Burrata, Fried Artichoke and Zucchini Flowers in Rome... The Tiramusu was also superb...almost as good as mine Also loved the mascarpone and tasty little wild strawberries. I would definitely go back next time I'm in Rome. read more

Waited an hour for a table at Da Enzo and it was absolutely worth it! Got the polpette, cacio e pepe, and the rigatoni-- they were all delicious and extremely fresh. The service was fast and the food arrived very quickly. Would definitely recommend! Especially if you have only one dinner in Rome! read more

Da Enzo al 29 - cacio e pepe and rigatoni - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Make a reservation, or if you don't, get here at least 15 minutes before they open so that you can have a good shot of getting an early table (they open at 19h30). Traditional roman cuisine, served quickly and with American-level service, at reasonable prices. People stand in line for at least an hour to get in here (I watched, warm at my table, unpitying) so don't be like them and plan ahead :-) read more

5 star food; no star service. My friend and I came here on the last night of a 10 day trip in early October. My friend was staying nearby at the Le Meridien (Visconti) hotel and the cab driver commented on Da Enzo having good food when they dropped her off. I also had read recommendations about Da Enzo on the blog of a well known food writer based on Rome. We've both been to Italy many times. This was the first experience we'd had of "dining while female tourist." We were seated in the back room. We were on the early side and there were another pair of tourists in the back. The male waiter took our order. We seemed to communicate just fine in English. The food writer mentioned that there was a "house wine" so we went with that. The waiter was unable to tell us there wasn't one. We have enough tourist Italian that if he'd said "no", we would have understood that. Another male waiter, in an apron, came over and brought us a bottle, which we were fine with. After this waiter took our order, we never got to interact with him again, because he became very busy with a party of 8 men. The food was very good. When we were finished, we asked the waiter about dessert (dolce). He called over a younger female waiter and spoke to her. She brought us our check! We explained no, we wanted to order dessert. She let us know our choices, but never came back to take our dessert order. We estimate that it took about 25 minutes to get someone's attention to take our dessert order. We'd try to catch the eye of the first waiter, who saw us, nodded and went back to waiting on the large party next to us. We noticed that another table nearby also took a long time to receive their entrees. We would only go back if we could be sure that we would not be waited on by this person. My friend also talked to the concierge at the Meridien about the poor experience we had. read more

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This place gets packed. People start getting in line 2 hours before they open. as they begin to set up, they bring out more tables and seats outside, so they can fit way more people than expected in this tiny house. you can't go wrong with anything here. I got the fried stuffed squash blossoms which were divine! I can eat 10 of those. went for the carbonara with rigatoni pasta and a healthy load of pancetta. I definitely need to try the cacio e Pepe next time! definitely save room for dessert, whether it be pistachio gelato or a slice of ricotta cake. all so yummy!!! love it when its so simple and family owned and in Rome! read more

Traditional Roman food in a low key setting. Phenomenal Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe. Mouthwatering oxtail and crispy fried artichoke if you come when it's in season. Do not skip the dessert. These guys had some of the best tiramisu I tried in Rome. Also this place has some huge portions compared to other popular places in Rome. We ordered too much but no regrets. Make a reservation a few weeks in advance because no restaurant is worth and hour an a half wait and you will wait unless you reserve. read more

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If you're reading my euro vacation reviews, please ignore the fact that I forgot to take pictures. I think we walked so much and were so hot that we were STARVING to death. Came to Enzo on a weekday midday for lunch and it was fabulous. In the travestere area - there are a lot of options for lunch but this place did not disappoint. The restaurant is on the smaller side - expect to bump elbows with your neighbor, but hey this is europe! They had a handful of tables outside as well. We started with the artichoke - which I actually didnt find that flavorful. Fiance doesnt like artichoke so he didnt help :) I ordered the cacio pepe and he ordered the lasagna. He claims this was the best lasagna he had on our entire Italian vacation. They were both to die for and we cleaned our plates. I highly recommend! My only tiff is it didnt seem like there was air conditioning - but again its europe - you cant expect this everywhere! I think they had an above the door unit but since the patio was open air this would have been a waste. read more

The best food I had in Rome by a mile! So good I returned the next night to eat there again. PRO TIP: Get there at least half an hour/45 before it opens to ensure you get a seat; The secret is out on this place and the wait can be loooong. Also the servers are all so friendly and efficient which I found incredibly rare in Rome. Happy eating! read more

I guess its really good, the line to get in was 50 people deep, with plenty of other empty restaurants nearby.

Only going to add to the great reviews of this place. It came highly recommended by some friends back home, so we knew we had to trek out here. I didn't Yelp in advance and therefore didn't know you could call for reservations, but I did look that day and learned that getting there a little before 7:30 is the way to go. This ended up being crucial for us - we arrived around 7:20 and were second in the non-reserved line, but by 7:30 the line was long and I don't think everyone got in in the first seating (it's small!). I got the cacio e pepe which was everything I've dreamed off, and the tiramisu for dessert which is one of the best I've ever tasted. Service is pretty quick and we were able to leave a little after 8:30 after enjoying our pasta and desserts. They probably have an incentive to move people through given their giant line but we definitely never felt rushed. read more

Pasta sauce tasted like velveta, service was not American friendly. Would not recommend. Not sure why there is a line to get in this place, maybe I missed something? read more

This is clearly an unpopular opinion based on the hour-long line to get in, but it was just okay. We ordered the panzanella, meatball, and cacio e pepe, and weren't really wowed by any of it. Service was hurried to get to the long line. It was fine, but again, the hype suggests it's more. read more

As someone who overly researches everywhere I go, I do this for the people. Read this slowly: DA ENZO AL 29 BEST MEAL EVER. Tried getting a reservation months before the trip, but failed to land one. This place opens at 12:30, so we showed up outside the restaurant around 12:15 to make sure we'd get a table. By the time it opened, there was a line down the street (see photo). We had a great table right out front. We order the house wine to pair with our meal. Started with meatballs and the burrata. Hands down, best burrata we've ever had. Entrees were the cacio e Pepe and rigatoni carbonara? Rigatoni? Never would've thought, but it works so perfectly that I now prefer this. Both these dishes we ordered the whole trip, and no one did it better than Enzo. Homemade tiramisu and pistachio gelato? Why not. I wish we didn't come here so late, because it's one of those places we could've visited multiple times. If you visit Rome, this place is an absolute must. Go multiple times and outdo me. read more

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OK looking back this place is a typical Roman shop. This is not a bad thing. They do the Napoli pizza very well. Think simple. You get their margharita pizza, it will be delicious. More toppings just make a mess. You get their pasta, get it simple. Enjoy the notes from what you're getting read more

Food was well worth the wait. Be sure to arrive before they open to be inline. Good authentic Italian! Can't wait to go back.

You MUST GO HERE. Easily some of the best pasta in all of Rome. Come HUNGRY, portions are large. Price is extremely reasonable considering how popular this place is (we got two appetizers, wine, and two entrees for €50!). Carbonara is a must try, just be ready to have to walk a bit after to work it off because you will leave STUFFED. Pro Tip: Show up 45-60 minutes before it opens (7:30pm). Seriously. Sounds crazy, but there are nights where the line to get a table goes all the way down the street. Reservations are possible but extremely limited (we came on June 29 and it was booked solid until mid July already!) so doing a walk in is your best bet. Showing up early is easy though with an aperol spritz, which you can get takeaway at the bar down the street (404 Name Not Found). If you don't come here, you are seriously missing out on an incredible place. read more

Sorry. I wasn't impressed! Good Roman food but not stand in line for 30 mins before the restaurant opens to guarantee a spot 'good'.

What's the big deal about this place? It's on almost everyone's "must try" restaurant list for Rome. The menu is a list of many of Rome's most popular dishes, zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and anchovies deep fried, "Jewish style" fried artichokes, cacciatore e Pepe and Tripp's alla Romanna stewed with tomatoes and mint and that is exactly what we had. Nothing wowed. The Casio e pepe lacked pepper, the artichokes were oily, the zucchini flowers were heavily battered which obscured the flavor and the Tripp's was bland. The place is tiny and rested atop a are difficult. I don't know why, there are many restaurants in Rome serving these dishes. Service was good, raising this from a two to a three star review. You can do better in Rome. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Menu 11 June 2020 - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We showed up about 6:30 and had to wait about 30. They took drink orders while we waited and the food was well worth the wait. Amazing pasta dishes! read more

Absolutely delicious! The wait was long but it went fast and it was worth it! Service was wonderful.

Came here on our first night in Rome. The line was way too long, so we actually returned the following day right when they open. We got seated right away. My husband and I ordered the Caico y pepe, Amatriciana, meatballs, and house wine. I don't normally like creamy pasta but the Caico y pepe was great! It was very light not too heavy. The wine was good as well, cheap! The meatballs and Amatriciana tasted okay. Overall was not too impressed. With such crazy lines/crowds, I was expecting more. Meal didn't blow me away. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Caico y pepe, Amatriciana, & meatballs - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Saw this place on TikTok - said the long lines are worth it - food is excellent. We had the Roman artichoke, amatriciana, and carbonara. All was excellent! We were even served drinks while waiting in line! read more

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The carbonara were the best we had in Italy. Get there early, it is first come first serve and the line is long. Bring some wine and embrace the experience read more

What to say about Da Enzo al 29 that hasn't already been said? We had a blast and you should totally go. Let's get the negatives out of the way first: Da Enzo al 29 is a small, very mom&pop style restaurant, which can be very cramped. If this isn't your thing, you'll be unhappy. Also, they get very crowded. We arrived about 20 minutes after they opened for dinner and waited about an hour to sit. I actually don't think of any of this as negative but some will. OK, the good. Everything else! The food was amazing, flavourful, well seasoned and designed, served quickly by friendly staff. We had the carbonara, oxtail, mixed vegetables and marscopone cream and strawberries dessert. I loved the carbonara, the pasta was cooked to perfect al dente while was great oxtail meat simply fell off the bone as we ate it. The flavors were simple yet worked and kept us wanting more. Not much else to say here, save, you should totally go. read more

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We went here for dinner around 8pm on a Thursday and had to wait about an hour which went by super fast. We got seated inside and it was incredibly loud and hot, almost ruining it for me it was so bad. The food was good but not great, I think you could get it most places in Rome. Aglio Olio e Peperoncino by Roberto was less than half the price and was better than Da Enzo in my opinion. I probably wouldn't go back but I'm not mad we did go. Sitting outside is definitely the thing to do. read more

This place was excellent, came here for lunch. They did not take reservations, so we got there right when it opened at 12:30P and there was already a massive line. We waited approximately 15 minutes when the owner added 3 more tables outside and we got lucky. On our last full day in Italy rolling off a 10-day vacation, this was hands down the best meal we've had. We ordered the Cacio de Pepe and Amatriciana. Whatever you wait will be worth it. read more