Ended our Roma adventure with Da Enzo! They do not take reservations, so please come early and put your name down at 7:30PM. We ate and enjoyed a variety of different menu items - grilled lamb, pepper pasta etc. Everything was raved about! The best part - mascarpone dessert. THE BEST. Please try it, you won't regret it. read more

A couple of years ago after a particularly good carbonara with Roman friends, I started a Carbonara Club with the goal to find the best Carbonara in Rome. There's those who fight over whether you split your eggs or not. There's the hardened Rigatoni no Spaghetti club. Insomma it's a cult. A member of said club said that this was the best carbonara he'd tasted and I have to say I heartily agreed. What I didn't expect was that everything else we tasted would be to die for. The burratta is melt in the mouth, the spaghetti alle vongole buonissimo and the fiori di zucca the best I've ever had. On top of this the house wine is delicious. Then there's the staff. There's a couple of places in Rome where I like to take foreign visitors as I feel they give a taste of "roman humour" this would be one of them. The two guys here are like a double act, one is the front of house chatterbox who doesn't remember your orders but continuously makes you laugh; the other is the serious one who makes sure you get your order! They make a light hearted atmosphere where you feel like you're in a rowdy family kitchen rather than a restaurant. Unfortunately this place is no longer a secret and there's queues outside waiting a table by 8 o'clock. My advice is book and get there early. You won't be disappointed. read more

I cannot accurately describe the grecia. I've never in my life had a dish bring me to a tear more than once. That is something that you don't get used to the more you eat it. That is a dish I will remember for the rest of my days. If you are in Italy, if you're even in Europe, come here and have that. Bravo. read more

Delicious. The carbonara and oil/bread are both incredible. We also loved their house wine. Must make a reservation here! It is very hard to get one. The service for Americans is not ideal, but it is all part of the experience, so take it with a grain of salt! read more

Simple ingredients, traditional cuisine, humble decor. You come to Enzo's for the food. Excellent dishes, that include fresh "same day" made pastas cooked al-dente, rich sauces full of depth and flavors, sweet house wines, all without burning a hole through your wallet. I recommend making a reservation because otherwise it may be difficult to get a table. Tables are crammed together, and you can hear the conversations of those around you. Tourists looking over your shoulder at your dishes and listen in on your date night. Service was wonderful. We had two servers, and after we finished our meal, they offered us a free small plate of a different type of pasta because they wanted us to sample something else. They didn't have to do that, and they went out of their way to bring us something else to try. The Tiramisu was one of the best we had in Italy. It was homemade and dense but full of flavor. Don't leave without getting dessert, it would be a mistake. Is this place a little hyped up? Yes, most definitely, it's like the typical hole in the wall, that all the tourists are "in the know" about, but is it good? It's delicious! read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Rome. I have been coming here for years and the quality never drops off. Be sure to book ahead (they only allow bookings at 19:30) because this restaurant is always crowded. This family-run spot serves up Roman classics such as coda, abbacchio, carbonara, cacio e pepe, and carciofo alla giudia. What makes them special is their ingredients are always the best and freshest. My favorites are the antipasti of panzanella and fiori di zucca, and their polpette are the best I've had in Rome. Their pastas are the hearty Roman favorites but more elegant and refined. Their tiramisu is also a show-stopper. Overall always a pleasant visit with memorable food and quick, friendly service. read more

Not vegan friendly. At all. First I'd like to say this wasn't my first experience in this restaurant. I ate there one year ago and I reviewed it back then, the food was really good, not exactly cheap but it's Rome after all. The only thing I didn't like? The house wine, which was actually quite bad. Since last year I stopped eating meat and dairy, but that hasn't been a problem at all since most restaurants in Italy serve pasta with tomato sauce or spaghetti aglio olio. Even when it's not on the menu, once I ask everyone has been extremely nice and accommodating, since, after all, I'll be paying the normal price for a very simple meal with ingredients that every Italian restaurant has: pasta and tomato sauce. Last week, on my birthday, I wanted to bring my boyfriend to Enzo since I'd liked it so much the last time. So we get there and I ask a waiter (or the owner, I don't really know) if it would be possible to make me spaghetti al pomodoro or any other vegan option. I first asked him if he worked there since he wasn't wearing an uniform and he didn't even look at me when he answered. And after I asked about the vegan option he said they refused to do anything that wasn't on the menu, still with his back to me. And just to be clear, I even spoke in Italian because I like to respect people and their cultures whenever I can, so he wasn't rude as a reaction to my behavior. I know they have the right to refuse to cook a vegan option, but since our opinions are based on standards and comparisons, and no other restaurant refused such a simple request for a whole week me and my boyfriend spent eating out every meal, I'll have to leave this review. The least they could have done would be look at me while we were speaking. I still asked my boyfriend if he wanted to stay and I would grab something to eat later, but after seeing the way this guy talked to me he said he wanted to go somewhere else. So we went to Grazia & Graziella, 5 minutes away, the staff was extremely nice and the food was amazing. read more

Loved loved this place. The best burrata we ever had. My husband called from the states a few weeks in advance, to make reservations for my birthday and I'm so so happy he did as the line at 6:30 pm (they open at 7:30pm) was huge, about 50 people waiting in very cold weather. Great prices for the quality and amount of food. Tiny little place with great ambience and fantastic food. A must when in Rome. read more

The oxtail dish was the star. The meat was so tender and the flavor was amazing. The carbonara was also so delicious especially the crispy bacon that came with it. If you are in Rome, do drop by. They are busy so there will be a wait. read more

You'd miss this place if it wasn't for the line that forms in front of it every night! We got lucky that they'd still take us, the owner started telling people no eventually so that they could close! The place is absolutely tiny and you will sit very close to others. I think this is to squish as many people as possible so that they can feed more of us. To start, we had a huge portion of house-made Ricotta, wow! The pasta was obviously well-made and some of the best I had while in Italy. I had the Amatriciana and my husband had something similar to Cacio e Pepe. Both perfection. I wouldn't change a thing. The house wine was delicious, and everything was well-priced. Everything here is of high quality. The food is most definitely 5 stars, it just depends on how hard you want to try to get it! You will probably be sharing a table with others and will stand in line for a while to do so. But, I'd do it again to know I was getting great pasta. read more

Worth the wait! If you get here & there's a wait, be patient. You can also try your luck emailing or making a reservation by phone. The food is out of this world. We started with the ricotta starter plate, first course was the cacio e pepe and finished our lunch with the meatballs. The staff accommodated everyone's needs of being out of the sun very well, as it went down. read more

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Why is this place so well rated????? I came here for lunch with a friend today and couldn't be more uncomfortable. The restaurant is tiny. And you are so overcrowded that you barely have room to breath. The waitress wasn't pleasant. But she spoke English. The waiter was nicer, but didn't understand a word I said. They charge you 2€ for tap water, 2€ for stale bread you didn't order, €.50 for olive oil per person plus €.50 per person for service. I mean, it's still a lot less than tipping in the states, but that's lame. The entire menu had about 5 items without cheese. I ordered the "chicken steak" for €15!!! Holy crap. I though I was going to get some real chicken finally in Rome. But it was just a piece of grilled skin on chicken thigh. It came with a side salad. It's so ridiculous!!! My friend got rigatoni and enjoyed it. I really hated being on top of other diners. read more

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We had a reservation at 7:30 for 5 people and they are very prompt about the seating! No before, and don't be late! It is proper Roman style food and we made sure to share the pasta portions so we didn't miss the other courses. The food was good. I liked the meatballs and the carbonara was ok. The wine was delish. I don't know if i'd make sure anyone had to eat here on their trip. it was definitely good, but to wait in the line they have and to be quickly turned over (though i must say, every meal is made on the spot and not pre-made as other places that have quick turn).... if you can get the reservation, go. and expect to only be there about an hour or so and get drinks somewhere else afterwards. read more

Located in Trastavere, Da Enzo is literally a hole in the wall that you could miss if you blinked. Why is it getting a reservation here is so difficult? The food is awesome. We were lucky to score a Monday 730 reservation. When we arrived at 720 the restaurant hadn't opened but there was a crowd of people outside - some with reservations and some without. The service was very friendly and the young wait staff all spoke English - I think one of the waiters was Australian but spoke excellent Italian - although not that I would know. We were unfortunately seated next to some noisy patrons but the food still shined through. We had the following: - Fried Artichoke: so good - the whole thing is served and you literally eat the whole thing - the stem is the best part - Pasta Amatriciana: delicious sauce with perfectly cooked rigatoni and crispy fatty guanciale - Pasta Carbonara: Delficious again - I've heard this is some of the best carbonara in Rome and it didn't dissapoint. A little soupy though but still good - they used penne though instead of spaghetti - Meatballs: Sooo good but of course I was stuff by this point and my wife couldn't eat them so I solidieres through  - Tiramisu: served in a cup - so good They have an excellent house wine they serve in small cups. All of the above was 50 euro. A great deal for great food. read more

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This was without a doubt the best meal we had during our 8 days in Italy! We had heard good things before coming here, so we called ahead to make a 19:30 reservation (highly advised). Unfortunately our walking tour ran late, and then we didn't take the best route across the city (it was our first day in Rome), and next thing we knew we were running 15 minutes late. We called and asked them if they could please hold our table, and they miraculously agreed. We hoofed it getting there and it was a good thing we did, as there was already a crowd outside waiting for tables, and only our little two-seater was left empty inside. After that excitement we were very much ready for a glass of wine. The ambiance was energetic and crowded, with the smells of quality cooking beginning to waft out of the small kitchen. We started with a deep fried artichoke, which was an absolute treat - the layers of the artichoke blossom open while it fries, resulting in thin petals of crispy goodness. Possibly my new favorite fried food. For our mains we ordered two of the Roman trinity of pastas, the cacio e pepe and the amatriciana. The cacio e pepe was excellent, with the simplicity of the dish allowing the pecorino to shine through. The amatriciana, meanwhile, was the best pasta I've ever had. The sauce was just bursting with flavor from the guanciale, abundant pieces of which were nestled in with the noodles (which were of course perfectly al dente). Each bite was a dream. Just get it. Thank you, Da Enzo, for saving that table for us and for working your culinary magic. read more

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

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This was on my list of "Must Go To" restaurants. We met friends who happened to be in town when we were and they were willing to venture over to Trastevere for dinner. Well they weren't disappointed.The service and food were excellent. At first I was a little concerned that we would get the "Bum's Rush" cause they would want to turn over tables quickly due to the horde of people waiting for a table who seemed to be salivating over our shoulders. But no, we ordered our meals and the food can out in an appropriate time in between courses. and were not pushed to check out. The mandatory Fried Artichoke was not overly crispy, tender and delicious, The House Wines, very affordable, were drinkable. My nephew ordered the Amatriciana and I ordered the Pasta with Oxtail Sauce. I was a little disappointed that it seemed like they skimped on the meat. Actually there was no meat, maybe a thread here and there, not the chunks one would expect. The other couple had the Carbonara and Lamb Chops and couldn't stop raving about the food. The Tiramisu was the hit of the night. Served in Clear cups, it was creamy goodness. Make sure you have a reservation here. It is small and the demand is high. read more

This place gets super busy in the evening but I can see why. The food is Italian home cooking done right and I like that the portions are not too big so you can order lots and share. The service was subpar but sorta what you'd expect. The only thing is there are a ton of great places in Rome and this place just didn't stand out too much. Good option if you're staying near by. read more

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We waited in line at this infamous place an hour before it opened (this place only takes a few 730pm reservations and otherwise you must wait in line). We were the third couple in line and got seated about 15 minutes after reservations were seated. The atmosphere and staff were definitely 5 stars! Sadly they did not have the mussel gnocchi that was recommended to us and the reason we came. However, the food we did eat I felt was a solid four, but the prices were amazing!! We got the fiora di zucca (stuffed zucchini flowers), lasagna, carbonara (with the most amazing bacon in it), lamb, tiramisu (best part of the whole meal), red wine, and water for just 63€ total! We would have easily paid twice that in the U.S. read more

Wonderful place! Vety small and cozzi. The burrata is to die for. And the vegetable carpaccio exqusite. It is worth waiting for.

This goes down in history as one of the worst meals I've ever had in my life. I had really high hopes for this place. A local had told me to come here because it is a "local spot with great food." Well, was he wrong....the place was filled with tourists! I ordered the carbonara; the meat was ALL FAT (see pic) and the sauce was just one heavy mess without any taste. I thought rome was supposed to have good food! What a shame! read more

Da Enzo al 29 - Fatty meat in the carbonara - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Must make reservations. Very busy local spot. Delicious homemade food worth the wait. Mostly organic handmade ingredredients. Must make space for tiramisu!!! It's very easy to get confused and eat at crappy tourists spot. Do some research before going anywhere. read more

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To say I was not impressed, I would not. Awesome pepper pasta! Would recommend with side of bread to dip the sauce after finishing the pasta. Yummy! read more

One of the best meals/restaurants I've had the privilege to enjoy in my entire life thus far! My husband and I waited an hour in line (while raining) to eat here and it was worth it! We made several friends during the wait, tourists and locals. We actually shared a table with two other couples we just met because the demand was busy and wait was long. Enzo is the owner and you see him throughout working alongside his staff. Coming here will authenticate your Italy trip! read more

Food was good but long wait then real pushy to make you finish so they can seat other folks. Lots of other great options nearby that will never push you so not worth it. read more

This was one place that was truly a disappointment during our visit, and it was more about the service than the food. We arrived on a Sunday night to an already-daunting crowd waiting outside. Upon asking in English how long the wait was for a group of 2, the host gave what can only be described as a smirk and said, "I don't know." Any follow-up questions were answered identically. "I don't know." What he meant was that he didn't know in ENGLISH, because we watched as other parties of 2 got a much lengthier explanation when they asked the same question in Italian, and we caught "45 minutes" in one such conversation (it was enough to drive the inquiring group away). As we watched, only one party left the restaurant in the span of about 20 minutes -- which told us that the service would be extremely slow. At the same time, Captain Ignoramus casually sauntered in and out of the restaurant, striking up conversations with diners, basically making the restaurant even less efficient than it already was (which seems contrary to the whole function of a host). Even when a table was cleared, it was the server who showed us to our table, not the host. How someone like this stays gainfully employed must be an Italian thing. I'd expect the kind of snobbery he displayed to be at a French restaurant, but at least at a French restaurant the hosts are competent. No matter how good the food ended up being, it did nothing to erase the bad taste this worthless person left in our mouths. read more

Absolutely amazing pasta; maybe the best in Rome. You need to make a reservation in advance or be prepared to wait on a long line!

Da Enzo was one of my best dining experiences I have ever had in my life. Minus a little mishap that happened when trying to wait in line (we didn't have a reservation), the service and food were spectacular. This tiny restaurant is very off the beaten track. We came after visiting the Pantheon and it was about a 1km walk over a bridge, cross some busy roads, etc. I would encourage you to take a taxi unless the weather is very nice and you've got your sneakers on! We arrived a half hour early but since we did not have a reservation we had to wait. We waited to the side and saw a line starting to form. I assumed the line was for folks with reservations only so we waited off to the side. The owner called out reservations one by one, and seated each person personally which was very kind but inefficient in my opinion. When reservations were taken he took names of people in order of the line - here's where I got very upset because my husband and I had been waiting outside the door since 7PM but because we were not in line, he took our name down after a few other people. Luckily the owner's english was fine and I was able to express my disappointment. He seated us second after taking reservations so everything worked out okay. But if you come here with no reservation make sure you are in line, right outside the door. Do not let other people cut you, they will have no mercy and take your spot if they can!! Now onto the FOOD! Fried artichoke - fantastic! crispy, salty, oily, so delicious. They are a little small so you may want to get one order for yourself instead of sharing one between two people. Cacio e pepe - This pasta dish is very simple and a very famous Rome dish. I was skeptical of it because it is just cheese, black pepper, and pasta, but it was one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. The hand made pasta just made it. It was very thick and al dente. Amatriciana - so good! The pasta wasn't as good as the handmade stuff in the cacio e pepe, but the red tomato based sauce was to-die-for and the guanciale... ooooooh the guanciale . It was crispy, fatty, salty, and so perfect. My only criticism of this dish was that I wish there was more guanciale in it, there were only a few pieces that my husband and I had to fight over :) Stewed oxtail - definitely the start of the night - do not come here without trying the stewed oxtail. It literally melts in your mouth! the flavors are like nothing I've ever had. I'm having a hard time recalling the ingredients because by this time we had few too many glasses of wine but this dish is in the top 5 things I've ever eaten in my life. Tiramisu - dabomb dot com. Not too sweet and rich; went down easy after a huge meal. Do not skip this small gem of a restaurant if you are in Rome. Make the hike no matter how far away you are or how tired you may be. It is completely worth it!!! read more

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

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My Aunt happened to know the British Ambassador to Rome who recommended this place to us and it did not disappoint. Its very hard to get a reservation (they only take them for a 7:30 sitting,and won't accept for more than 6 people), after that its first come first served and there was a long line outside waiting shortly after we sat down and for the duration of our meal. Almost everyone seemed to be a local aside from us which was also a good sign. We ate so much food its hard to remember everything and apparently the menu changes regularly but I will say every.single.dish was excellent, as was the local wine and the service, although they did rush us a little and asked us to leave almost as soon as we were done eating in order to turnover the table. We shared some appetizers including a delicious buratta, cod and cheese croquets and some fried artichoke. Then came the pasta course which for me was the highlight. As there were 5 of us we were able to get one of everything (small menu) and the stand out was definitely the carbonara which had some fantastic, crispy bacon in it. I had meatballs as my secondi and they were great along with a side salad and some "fries" which were actually freshly cooked chips/crisps. The lamb kebabs were also amazing. We were too full for dessert but I'm sure they were just as good as everything else on the menu, including the prices! This place is a must in Rome if you want a local gem not well known (yet) to tourists. read more

This place is pretty busy at lunch and dinner, not sure if it is because of reviews on yelp as well as TripAdvisor...personally I think the food is average and so is the service. Most of the customers are tourists. And only one bathroom! read more

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Best meal in Rome, hands down. Agree with the other reviews, you must go early when or before they open or risk waiting since there's limited seating inside. We stopped by at 7:15 on a Thursday and were able to secure a cozy table for four inside. The service is quick and efficient, all of the staff speak perfect English. The clientele was a mix of international tourists and locals. A half liter of table wine is only 6 euros and there are daily specials that differ from the daily menu selections. There are plenty of vegetarian options, even vegan specials. You must try the artichoke and burrata available (the burrata was an evening special ). The only thing that didn't "wow" me was the tiramisu dessert, but given that everything else was so delicious and perfect, this place truly deserves 5 perfect stars. read more

Service: 5 stars - exceptional - waiters are professional, warm and give excellent recommendations Ambience: 5 stars - cozy typical neighborhood restaurant that locals come for the amazing food Food: 5 stars - freshly made, delicious, and comforting. Definitely recommend the daily specials and the tiramisu bomb! Price - very reasonable! Especially given the quality of the food. Overall: 5 stars! read more

Our experience at Da Enzo capped off a terrific visit to Rome. Our waiter took the time to explain the dishes but offered us an incredible option... he would select for us. It was a decision we would not regret! The selections were fantastic. The house wine, starters, pasta carbonara, meatballs, salads and tiramisu were incredible. Things we never thought we would like were explosions of flavor. We can't wait to visit Rome again and Da Enzo will be tops on our list for authentic Roman cuisine. read more

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This was our 2nd trip to Da Enzo -and couldn't wait to go back. there was an hour wait on a Monday night - so walked up the street to The Hole for some drinks and chairs until our name was called. Luckily we were seated outside and the people watching is almost as good as the food! Passed on the tripe ( my mother made me eat it as a kid ) - as a party of 4 we had diverse menu selections and the were all superbly cooked.-Oxtail pasta, pasta and sardines. Very reasonably priced - and they take CC including Amex. I did't see many tourists if any , a measure of the popularity of this place among locals. read more

This place was recommended to us by a friend. We walked almost 30 minutes just to make it before they closed around 3-3:30 pm. We thought we had wasted our time because it was packed, but they were able to sit us and serve us without a problem! The food was authentic and nothing short of amazing. This was one of my favorite Italian restaurants and it was my husbands favorite place to eat tiramisu. Great experience and great service. Loved this hole in the wall! read more

Not enough words for how amazing everything is here! Better get there early though, there is a line out the door. Appetizers, dinner, dessert all were perfection! The burrata, potato croquets and meatballs are a must! For dessert we had both the house cake and the tiramisu read more

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This is probably the best meal we had in Rome. However, the wait for this place is insane, we waited nearly two hours to eat here. However, we were traveling and this place had raved reviews. Pros: - The food is delicious - The Burrata cheese is a must - The fresh pasta is delicious - Meatballs were made well - Best Carbonara that we had in Rome - Service is friendly Cons: - Line is out the door long - The portions aren't the most generous - They didn't take reservations when we called - Really wanted to try the tiramisu, but they ran out read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the entire world. I lived in Rome for months and was recommended this restaurant by many locals. It has never disappointed. I have come back to Rome just to go to this restaurant. They don't really take reservations because they are constantly busy but it's worth the wait in line outside. I would happily wait 3 hours for this food if I had to. Prices are also very very reasonable. The tiramisu is unparalleled. It is made with special eggs- Paolo's eggs. If you're looking for the best meal of your life go here and don't be scared off by the line. It is more than worth it. read more

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We arrived without reservations, but knew that we'd have a long wait. Patience paid off and luckily we were seated right before a huge downpour. The boarded up 'garage' next to the restaurant was where we ate the MOST delicious carbonara with huge unforgettable pieces of guanciale. Everything we ate was delicious, but their friendly service during an eventful evening was perfect. I'd hate to 'repeat and eat', but when in Rome, I'd easily visit this place again in the beautiful Trastevere neighborhood. read more

Positively life-altering cacio e pepe and amatriciana. Do not pass up the polpette. One of our best experiences in Rome. Do call ahead for reservations or you'll wait in the long line outside this tiny, cluttered totally charming little place. Service was efficient and friendly. If you want an authentic experience in Rome, you can't do any better. I will remember this meal for a long, long time. read more

I was recommended to try this restaurant by the hotel I was staying in. There always seem to be a wait, so we decided to give it a try. You must wait in line, and it is very disorganized. We waited about 40 minutes in the cold to finally get a table, and ended up having h to sit with another couple. Luckily the couple was lovely which made for nice company. The service was horrible and the only wine they have was a cheap brand, which ended up giving us a headache the rest of the night. The food came out and it was okay. Between the service being poor and the food being okay, I felt it was utterly disappointing and not worth the wait. The dessert was wonderful though. Others there waiting in line said food quality has gone down and not what it was used to be. Sadly enough it is worth a repeat visit. read more