The best thing I can tell you about Da Enzo is MAKE A RESERVATION AHEAD OF TIME. If you don't, you can still try to get in for a later seating...but you'll have to lurk outside the restaurant with all of the other would-be diners, like hungry sharks circling a particularly tasty dinner. And dinner here IS particularly tasty - the reviews which led me to Da Enzo, on the last night of our week in Rome, promised home-cooked, non-pretentious, family-focused Italian cooking - and that's what this is. It's delicious, simple, and reasonably priced, though the portions aren't as big as some of the other restaurants we visited in Rome. Frankly, and probably since it was the last night of our trip, my stomach was okay with that! Definitely ask about the specials (though the waiter will probably tell you anyways - they're super friendly and speak English well). We had a a zucchini carpaccio that was truly incredible: thinly sliced zucchini marinated and served with spices, chilled. I wish I could remember more about it, but we devoured it. The pastas were fantastic, but the real highlight of the evening were the meatballs. They were the perfect consistency - soft but not mushy - and flavored excellently, and came served in a bright red ladle of sweet-bright tomato sauce. As soon as they were gone, I wanted another order. Da Enzo is tiny, so I wouldn't recommend it for big groups - our party of six waited several hours! But the food is great, and I'd definitely make a reservation for the next time I'm back in Rome. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - The incredible meatballs. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

So delicious. One of my best meals in Rome. Every pasta is amazing, but the oxtail sugo and cacio e Pepe are standouts. Also enjoyed the fiora de zucci, delicious melty mozzarella and salty anchovy. This place gets packed around dinner time, so if you want a table show up 15-30 minutes early at least. read more

One word. Amazing! We came across this place by chance walking through the street from our AirBNB. We saw a tour guide explaining how this place was a top place and apparently even celebrities eat here. So we decided to give it a try. Boy are we glad we did! It was absolutely delicious and the service was great. Try to get reservations if you can otherwise you'll have to wait in line and hope you get a table. read more

Great food and service! While small and tight, everyone works here seem to be very efficient and nice. Service comes with a smile. We had Puntarelle and Deep fried Artichoke for starters. Both are delicious. We didn't know what Puntarelle was, so we asked. After trying to explain the dish to us, the server brought a bit out for us to try. That was very nice and we ordered the dish. For our lunch entrees, we ordered Lasagna, Carbonara and Pasta Al Sugo Di Coda. While we all love our entrees, we all agreed that their Lasagna is the best we ever had. Their red house wine was really good as well. Best meal in Rome so far. read more

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Our meal goes down in history as one of the best and most memorable that I have ever had. Everything was fresh and authentic. My friends and I avoid tourist restaurants like the plague and we will go out of the way for a good restaurant. We are so glad that we made the trip here. Just get there earlier if you want to beat the dinner rush. It's pretty small and it gets packed. -Fried artichoke: perfectly seasoned with a little salt and not much else. Simple, yet delicious. -Burrata: we are huge fans of burrata and this was the freshest burrata that any of us have ever had. It was like a big twisted sack of fresh cream. This would have made the trip here worth it all on its own. -Carbonara: A really hearty pasta dish that was the best I have ever had. It had big fried chunks of pork cheeks that start off chewy but then melt in your mouth. If you're a pork lover, definitely order this. -Pasta Arrabiata: the pasta was really fresh and perfectly cooked. We're fans of spicy food and this does not disappoint. It's not an overwhelming amount of heat but it's got a good kick to it. -House wine: cheap and satisfying. My only lament is that I live across the ocean from this place. Otherwise I'd be here once a week. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Burrata (fresh cream-filled mozzarella) - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Very good food, authentic menu. Dinner is by appointment but if you walk in and they're not too busy you can sit outside. If you want non-tourist food and experience, it doesn't get much better than this. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Bucatini all'amatriciana - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This is a little hole in the wall restaurant offering incredibly flavorful Italian meals and deserts. I had the Casarecce con Asparagina e pecorino. It was Casarecce noodles with baby asparagus, black pepper and pecorino cheese. It was warm, flavorful, just the right amount of salty and so so filling.. There are limited vegetarian options but the ones they have are sure to be good. Tiramisu is a must-have! It was light as opposed to really dense tiramisus more common in the US. I came here with two friends at 10pm and there were a about ten people waiting before us but our wait was just 15 min because the service is very fast. The seating is beautiful. The environment is very open and just about any seat inside gives you a view of the beautiful roman alley outside. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Casarecce con Asparagina e Pecorino - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Favorite place I ate at in Rome. We were recommended to go here by locals and wish we had found it before our last night in Rome. I got the cacio e pepe and it was delicious. We arrived at 8:45 and weren't seated until 9:45, but it was totally worth the wait. Atmosphere is fun and staff is friendly. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Cacio e pepe - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

I got the spaghetti with mussels and it was delicious! If eating a meal full of butter and oil, couldn't have chosen a better meal. The rigatoni carbonara and tiramisu was also to die for! read more

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

Everything was amazing! Carbonara, the ravioli, amatriciana, grilled vegetables...best pasta place I ate at in Italy! Would highly recommend. Book a reservation in advance or come for lunch and get there a good 20 minutes early to wait in line! read more

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This restaurant was by far the best meal I had in Italy. The sauce with the meatballs brought back memories of my Grandmas. The ricotta appetizer was amazing along with everything else we ordered. We were a group of 7 and immediately ordered one of everything off the menu and multiple carafes of wine. It was by far the BEST Lasagna I have ever had - sausage was not greasy, pasta and sauce was very light and we all devoured our food within mins. The one down side of being so popular is that we had a 2 hour wait... but with the size of the restaurant it was expected. Take your time and put in reservations, you will not be dissappointed :-) read more

Incredible classic Italian food. Go! Game the system...dine "early" by euro standards and skip the line/wait. Uh, sorry. Can't delete the beach house gate pic ... read more

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

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The best place I ate in my trip to Italy. Had 3 meals here, all excellent. Very small. No reservations for lunch but they take reservations for dinner. Reservations are for when the house opens at 19:30, so be there or you'll loose your spot. They don't stay open all day (12:30 for lunch until 15:00, then reopens at 19:30 for dinner). The burrata and the fried artichoke are delicious, as all the main dishes and pasta I had there. Not everything is in the menu, so ask for the specials. Lunch isn't too busy, but for dinner you should make a reservation if you can. If your can't try your luck by arriving before dinner starts and you might get a table or at least not wait to long. read more

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Not quite enthusiastic as the Yelp community on this one but still a solid menu. We worked our way through a good portion of the menu starting with the artichokes and fiore di zucca, both of which were exceptional. We then moved on to a trio of pastas. I'll probably be slapped upside the face by the purists but they are too 'al dente' for me. Call me crazy but I don't like my pasta to crunch. The sauces were also a little too rich for my taste. We capped off the main course with the baccala which was kind of forgettable. Things improved with the desserts, some of the best we had in Rome. Overall I enjoyed the experience but felt like the meal didn't quite live up to the hype created by everyone else. And yes the place is small and a little uncomfortable if you are prone to claustrophobia. read more

We were skeptical when we arrived at 830 on a Tuesday to a long line but we thought it must be good if all these people are willing to wait an hour for a table. We heard there is ALWAYS a wait for dinner but you can order drinks/beers while waiting. We finally got seated after about 45 minutes. Tables are elbow to elbow so set your expectations... we're from nyc so I guess we are used to it so it didn't bother us at all. Onto the food- It blew us away!! Our FAVORITE restaurant in Roma. burrata- the best I've ever had !! Amaaazing flavor, so creamy. Fried artichoke- simple but DELICIOUS... never had anything like it. carbonara & amatriciana- the best I've ever had!! Meatballs - delicious. Tiramisu and mascarpone for dessert - Not too special but of course delicious and the perfect petite sizes. Service was so prompt and friendly. The servers here work HARD. They speak both Italian and English- both tourist and locals eat here. QUALITY food for a fair price. Skip the fancy restaurants and come here instead for authentic, delicious Roman dishes. Overall, we would come back to Rome JUST to have Da Enzo again! read more

The name of the restaurant is "Da Enzo", let me tell ya right off the bat this might just be the single greatest restaurant name in Rome. (Scott and Timmy agreed) Ok , Enzo is doin this restaurant thing right. All Enzo focuses on is homemade recipes and bold flavors ,that's quite obvious. And it's phenomenal. This pasta professional aficionado makes and then showcases these delicious homemade dishes on the HIGHEST PEG, it's brilliant. Actually, My cousin Peg...couldn't make this dinner...and that's probably a good thing cause she 4'11" and has horrible breath. Anyways the Jewish artichoke is so good, order should be 1 choke for 2 people: so your a party of 4, 2 Chokes. It is one of the best apps you'll ever eat. Along with that...We ramped up .. our order...4 pastas, burrata, 2apps, 2salads, 2 bottles of wine and dessert for a cheap bill. We wanted to try it all and we were feeling very good. During the course of the dinner my friend Rick got up in the middle of our final course to kill a performance of a b-side number to "My Fair Lady" (phonomanal play) Either make a Rez for first sitting or plan on getting there at 730 and eating at 9. This was really really good... two things to say though.. I need this place to include shrimpys...come on Enzo, call it a prawn and sauté it in butter - my Granda Carol does this in her sleep....and nobody even likes Carol. Shrimpys be damned , this is a one-of-a-kind restaurant. read more

We waited over an hour and a half to get decent food. It was good but not worth the wait and all the hype up behind it. There's just as many good restaurants that don't have this crazy long line read more

After living in Rome for 6 months, I can say this is one of my favourite restaurants. The pasta is incredible and the burrata is a must! While there are tables inside, the ones outside allow you to people watch on the cobblestones! Highly recommend! read more

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They have probably a dozen tables inside and out, and were booked for dinners the entire month of June .. so we came early for lunch instead to snag a table. We arrived at about 12:10 for the 12:30 opening, and were the 4th table In line. By 12:30 the line was about 30 people deep. We ordered the carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatraciana, Roman artichokes and chicory sautéed with chili flakes and garlic. Our pastas were fabulous. Hubs is a carbonara aficionado and loved it. My cacio e pepe was creamy, cheesy, peppery al dente pasta nirvana. They do take reservations (at least for dinner!) read more

Yes, I have high standards for Italian food. Yes, I have made really good and really bad Italian food myself. Yes, Da Enzo al 29 is situated in a tourist area. Yes! We loved Da Enzo al 29. Ordered a ridiculous amount of food and just couldn't stop eating. The artichoke was cooked perfectly, despite what some people who don't know the dish might suggest. The outside is supposed to be crisp!! The Cacio e Pepe and carbonara were both perfect. And yes, it's NOT supposed to be hot, or else the cheese will clump (OMG @ Yelpers who know nothing about food and still feel compelled to rate restaurants...I bet they would consult on brain surgeries if there was a web site dedicated to it). Anyway, the polpette were phenomenal and should be on every order. Trust me!!! They also chose a great beer (not Peroni!) and I had two. Look, the restaurant is tiny. If you're in Trastevere looking for a quiet, romantic dinner, then fire your concierge, buy a brain or just stop wasting other people's time with your silly blathering on Yelp. Or, consider doing all of the above. As for the service, try to smile, be courteous, and understand that the staff is besieged from the moment they open until they close. And they work hard. Yes, this is a very fine family-owned restaurant and the Romans all know it. read more

Had been dying to come here for months, but because of the small space the wait is too long or reservations go too quickly. After calling a week ahead, I was able to finally snag a table. The service was very friendly and efficient. We all opted for their legendary carbonara which I would say is a close second to Roscioli's. Then we shared the meatballs (polpette al sugo) and they were OUT of THIS WORLD. We each topped off the night with a different dessert. I had the mousse mascarpone con frutti Bosco which was refreshing and not heavy at all. My friend had the torta of the day which came out warm and was excellent. This restaurant is the quintessential Roman experience! read more

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De zaak zat goed vol en er werd toch nog gezorgd dat we een plaatsje hadden. De pasta was zeer lekker en het dessert was top. read more

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

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We are staying around the corner from Da Enzo al 29 and we were walking by around dinner time and noticed a long line outside the restaurant. Curious we did some research and had read some really good reviews. We called the next day to see if we could make a reservation and they said they were booked that day and the next as well. However they said to come 15 minutes before they open (7:30 pm-dinner) and that we shouldn't have to wait too long to be seated. When we arrived there was already a line but we did not have to wait long. We ordered the ricotta with honey and jam for a starter and we loved it! The pastas were delicious. We were each pleased with our choices. Great quality food and they let you know where their ingredients come from. The service was fabulous. They checked on us frequently and didn't keep us waiting too long for the check which we have experienced in other places. (Probably also has something to do with the long line if people anxious to be seated :)) Eat here if you can! And enjoy walking around the neighborhood, it is darling! read more

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

Best in Roma. Worth the wait. Get in line early or join one of those wine tastings that let you in before the restaurant opens.

It was one of the best restaurant I have been in Rome during my trip. The owner is beyond nice, food is incredible. Is it worth it ! If you want to go eat there, try to go before the hunger hits you, I had to wait about 1 hour... read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Mozza Buffala - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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This place was recommended by our friends. We also saw it quite a few times on other "must eat" list. We are a party of 6, and I couldn't get through to make dinner reservations, so I almost gave up. But we happened to head over to Trestevere on a Saturday afternoon and I came across the restaurant. If you were not intentionally looking for it, you could miss it. We arrived and around 12:00pm and the place was closed (opened at 12:30pm). We decided to wait for it, boy was that the right call. By approx 12:15, there was a small gathering outside. They opened the place a few minutes early and we were one of the first ones seated. By the time we left, there were about 20 people waiting for a table outside. Ambiance: definitely a small hole in the wall type of place. Very typical local eatery vibe. If you are looking for privacy, this place ain't it. I even saw them split a table in half and sat two strangers across from each other. There is a restroom in the back. Service: pretty good. For the small place, people were hustling back and forth. They were friendly. Starters came out quickly, the rest came out after a short wait. Food: some of the best Food I have tasted here. We went with their fried artichoke and compared it to their other one cooked in herbs and oil. I preferred the fried better. I especially liked eating the meaty body and stalk. The burrata was so creamy and smooth. Very delicious. We tried 3 pastas. My favorite was the cheese and pepper one as well as their rigatoni with bacon. Perfectly cooked pasta with great flavors. However, my favorite was the grilled lamb chops. It was simply seasoned with salt. Cooked perfectly. I also appreciated that the prices were reasonable. Pastas were between 11-18 euros. My lamb was 18. I think this place is worth the wait. read more

Wow! Fabulous restaurant because the quality and taste are great. There was a long line before it opened and a long line after we were seated. I see why as this was one of the best meals if not the best this week for us. Our server was super duper nice and the outside eating added great ambiance. read more

They took my reservation for a table of 4 about three weeks ago. When we showed up to eat - on time - the guy told me that not only did he not have a reservation in my name, but that he didn't take reservations at all! By the way, the Yelp info says "Takes reservations?- Yes." Anyway, the guy then says we can wait in line and maybe he could seat us in 90 minutes. Forget it. To quote Seinfeld, "Any place can take a reservation. That's easy. It's holding it that matters." Do not waste your time calling this place for a reservation. The guy will just b.s. you and then you'll have to wait in line like everyone elsr. read more

Came here for lunch around 2:15pm, and I think we may have been the last to be seated before closing between lunch and dinner. We were lucky to grab the one open table that remained, though it was mostly in the sun (good thing we brought our sun screen!) We had a fried artichoke, sourdough bread w/ oil, and two pasta dishes - the carbonara and the amatriciana. The bread and artichoke were both delicious (and the bread was super filling - plus they give you a whole basket, which is probably more than two people would need... could be split among 3 or 4). The carbonara was great, and pork cheeks were well-done, which I appreciated. (As an added review, the guy sitting next to us proclaimed that the carbonara was the best he ever had and he would come back and eat it every day if he could. I thought it was good, though I'm not sure I quite agree with his assessment :) ). I really liked the sauce on the amatriciana, but the pork cheek wasn't as well done and so it was chewy and fatty - not as good. Reasonable prices (pastas were around 9-10 Euro), good service, and good food. If you're looking for a casual lunch in Trastevere, check it out! read more

If you want to wait in a ridiculously lengthy line to eat ordinary food before having the owner tell you how to eat said ordinary food***, I'd absolutely recommend dining here! You can enjoy being surrounded by irritated, hANGRY people who were also duped (by over inflated Yelp reviews) into coming to eat typical pasta and drink run-of-the-mill wine. We found this over-hyped establishment to be disappointing, aside from a delightful burrata that we would in fact return for (take out only). ***Yes, this actually happened: the owner told us to eat our lamb chops with our hands instead of a fork before rolling his eyes and turning to leave. We assume it was the owner because this salt-and-pepper fellow is featured in several photos on the wall. read more

Wow this place was packed when we showed up. I put my name down on the waiting list and then inquired as to how long the wait may be. The manager shrugged me off and didn't bother answering. He then took down the names of the people behind us and when they asked how long the wait was, he guy replied (verbatim), "it could be 15, or 30, or 45, or an hour, it could be anything" and then he literally shrugged his shoulders and left. It really didn't seem like he cared for any business or about customer satisfaction. Needless to say, my friend and I, and the other people waiting behind us decided to leave due to the poor attitude. read more

We had a truly magical experience dining here our first night in Rome. Besides the fantastic array of authentic dishes, they offer a solid wine list of biodynamic wines. Service was engaging and extremely attentive which made us feel like we were dining with friends and family. Prices are well below many other local spots, with a quality of ingredients far above others. Get there well before their opening time as the line begins to form a half hour to an hour in advance. Totally worth the wait. Best meal in Rome over our four day visit. We loved it so much, we had to buy the t-shirts as a memento! Grazie mille to our tour guide for recommending this truly hot spot! read more

My guess is this restaurant has gotten too popular and can't keep up with demand. We waited in line which we were prepared for however we were seated inside which was so loud and so so so hot. They tossed us menus and came to take our order in under a minute. They would bring us food while we were still eating the prior course. The Cacio e Pepe had way too much pepper on it. I compared ours to pictures online to make sure I wasn't crazy. Just overall we were really disappointed. read more

The food was very good. The line was crazy. We got there at 7:25 and there were at least 20 people maybe more waiting for a table. We got the burrata with tomato's appetizer (wow was it good). We also got fried artichoke and fried zucchini flowers. Both were cooked to perfection. I ordered the amatriciana (I wish it was served with bucatini or cavatapi or gemeli pasta not the rigatoni it was served with. But the sauce was great. The mascarpone with fragilino was excellent too. Loved that dessert. read more

The carbonara pasta dish was one of the best pasta dishes I've had on our entire Europe trip. The bacon/pork belly in the dish was sublime. The fried artichoke was amazing and only wish the dish the bigger. Service was good and owner was very present and active to ensure the diners are welcomed. This place was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. read more

Da Enzo al 29 - The carbonara (?) was nothing short of amazing. Bravo - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Great no frills, traditional Roman restaurant. The burrata appetizer, carbonara, cacio e pepe and meatballs were all delicious (especially the burrata). Though we had no reservation, we were seated immediately at a small table in the back by the open kitchen. Was fun to be in the center of everything, but a reservation is probably your best bet if you want to sit outside or if, as other reviewers have said, sitting in a small, cramped area isn't your thing. Very affordable prices. read more

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We had the amatriciana & the cacio e Pepe with tiramisu for dessert. It was amazing. We showed up thirty minutes before they opened on a Saturday with only one person in front of us so I would suggest getting there within the first hour of opening if you want to avoid the wait. It gets long very quickly despite the impeccably quick service. The owners are very involved and wanted to ensure everyone was taken care of. Would highly recommend if in Rome. read more

This is our third time eating here. Once on a food tour, and twice after that. I believe we kept coming back because it is touted as one of the best trattoria in Rome. This last visit I had the 50 euro truffle pasta dish. They didn't charge by the gram like other establishments. They served the pasta and grated it on top then mixed it. It was pleasant but not outstanding. I had the panzella salad appetizer and I didn't care for it. My partner was not crazy about his carbonara. I thought the meal was fine but certainly not to stand in line! I know where the best carbonara is in Rome and the best truffle dishes are but I'll keep that to myself. Again, the food is fine but being crammed in next to all the other tourists and unable to move is not a definition of a well deserved vacation. On another note I purchased two bottles of olive oil from the restaurant. When I got back to the hotel I noted the dates on the bottles. They were not from last falls harvest and in fact they are only good for a couple of more months. read more

This is a decent restruant to eat at if you are staying in or are around the South Western part of Rome. Not far from the city center, it definetly is a local mom and pop place. Always busy, overall it would be in my top 10 places to eat in Rome. I had the eggplant pasta, which being a meet and fish lover, was pretty good. We also had a red pasta dish which was very tasteful. Good selection of wine, the staff and services was great. I would go back there if I had a couple nights in rome and was looking for a small, local, good place to eat. read more

Waited 35 minutes in line for this small cafe at lunch May 26, then ten at the table, and then the waiter and manager said they could not provide any dishes without nuts. They indicated kitchen was just too small and cross contamination was likely. many other restaurants all over Italy provide allergy / ingredient information on their menu. read more