Good ambiance and good food! The service was not the best, though. Sitting on the patio seemed like a cute idea but perhaps they forgot about us out there? We had the vongole clams and coda alla vaccinara romana. The clam pasta was just OK - most of the clams were empty and the first pasta came out cold. They sent another pasta out and there were more clams in it but by that time I was halfway through my dish. The vaccinara was the star of the show. So tender and delicious. The sauce was rich and tasted like the meat had been slow simmered in it for hours. It is my favorite dish on this trip so far! PRO TIP: We arrived around 1:30 PM and waited outside in line for about 30 minutes before we were seated. read more

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Don't let anyone tell you its impossible to get a bad meal in italy, because they are either lying to you, or they have horrible taste. I've had many bad meals on my visits to italy and this is one of them. Now don't get me wrong, the atmosphere is fun watching the people stroll by. The wine was delicious, but the linguine seafood was not good at all. The pasta was over cooked. The sauce had very little flavor except salty. It just wasn't good. The service wasn't great but to be honest i felt it was the norm for many of these street side restaurants. I asked the family sitting next to me to rate the flavor of their meals and they gave it a 5 out of 10. My recommendation is keep looking. read more

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Amazing place, food, service, drinks. I've googled places to go when in Rome and this happened to be absolutely fantastic. Their octopus salad with arugula was AMAZING , so as seafood pasta. Amir made our experience so vibrant and funny. Highly recommend read more

LA CANONICA in Trastevere captures everything that makes this neighborhood one of Rome's most beloved food destinations--rustic charm, lively energy, and food that feels proudly rooted in tradition. Tucked into the winding streets of Trastevere, the restaurant has that classic, old-world appeal: warm lights, intimate tables, and the inviting hum of locals and travelers all savoring a good meal. It's the kind of place where you instantly feel like you've stepped into an authentic Roman moment. The menu champions traditional flavors with heart. Their pasta dishes stand out immediately--perfectly cooked, rich in character, and prepared with fresh, honest ingredients. Whether you go for a velvety carbonara, a bold amatriciana, or a beautifully simple cacio e pepe, each plate delivers that comforting Roman soulfulness you hope for in Trastevere. The pizzas offer the same level of satisfaction: thin, flavorful, and baked to the ideal crispness. Antipasti arrive fresh and thoughtfully seasoned, and the salads bring a bright, refreshing balance to the table. Service is welcoming, warm, and relaxed, fitting perfectly with the neighborhood's easygoing vibe. You're encouraged to enjoy your meal at your own pace while soaking in the charm of the lively streets just outside. LA CANONICA is exactly the kind of Trastevere spot you hope to stumble upon--authentic, delicious, and full of character. A wonderful choice for a cozy, flavorful Roman dining experience in one of the city's most enchanting quarters. read more

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My family and I were not the biggest fan of La Canonica. It's in the main food area of Trastevere but I really feel like they try to fit too many people. We were so closed to the tables next to us that someone at a neighboring table got up to use the restroom and knocked all of my mom's utensils off the table. The vibe is not there at all, and the waiters don't seem to have a system. As for the food... - Tripe Alla Romana: 4/5, this was pretty good tripe. I didn't think there was anything special about the sauce though, it was just tripe and tomato sauce :) - Coda Alla Vaccinara: 2/5, this felt like the most basic oxtail dish that you can find in any culture. Our waiter really hyped it up as being stewed for hours but the meat was pretty tough. I'd recommend going somewhere else in Trastevere. read more

La Canonica - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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This was another random stop during our visit to Rome that urned out to be a good one! We were coming back after a day-long walk and sightseeing and were starving. We stopped here, and started eating! The service was very good and the food even better. read more

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Another delightful, charming restaurant with outstanding food, service and ambience. We had fresh salads, grilled salmon and pizza. It was all wonderful. We'll be back! read more

The worst meal in Italy so far! Absolutely terrible Caesar salad. Felt like something off of a buffet. The service was not great either. Would not recommend this place. Avoid if you can. read more

Sitting outside by the lights you definitely can't help but enjoy that no matter what you eat. Customer service here is absolutely amazing. The food? I ordered a standard spaghetti with meatballs. It was okay - not like a nonna I once had but not bad. I give it a three out of five particularly because I feel if I try something else I might be able to have a more reasonable gauge of the rest of their offerings. For now, the setting and customer service are hard to beat. read more

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Our server Mimmo was excellent. Very helpful with a great sense of humor. Both styles of artichokes (Roman and Giudia) were satisfying afternoon appetizers. 6€ happy hour spritz served with nuts and chips. read more

As tourist that didn't pre-plan a location for dinner we were grateful to find this lovely restaurant in this nice area. The food was very yummy and provided a good vibe. We really wanted to sit on the outside patio but there was a long wait. Instead we agreed to sit inside which was fine - but if you don't like to be near other tables than I would suggest against it as the tables were placed very close to one another to accommodate as many guests as possible. Super cute dinner spot. As most know, tip is not a custom in Italy. However, the server did insinuate a tip suggestion that I thought was strange ... I'm thinking it was because he knew we were American tourists. We did leave a couple extra Euros as we were unsure of the expectation. read more

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Trastevere was on my list of neighborhoods to visit in Rome! We were walking through the streets of the city late looking for a spot to eat dinner. Tonnarello is next door and they had a super long wait, so we opted for the restaurant next door which was La Canonica. We waited about 10 minutes and then were seated. We ordered the octopus salad, zucchini bruschetta, cacio e pepe, and limoncello spritz's. Everything was delicious! read more

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amazing! me and my family heard good things about this place in transverse so we decided to give it a try. Our server Ermir was very attentive and friendly, he checked up on us consistently and the food was the best we've tried yet! definitely recommending this to any one who wants a good restaurant here in transverse read more

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Fun spot. Lively and pretty good food. Pasta was good. Wine also. We stumbled upon this spot so maybe not the best food in Trastevere, but good for people watching read more

Stopped in for dinner without a reservation on a busy night and were luckily seated quickly! Service was quick and the people were very attentive and gave suggestions. The food was pretty good for the price and the menu is large and offers a big variety. I got the cacio e Pepe and it was good but not the best. Others at the table got the carbonara, sea bass, lasagna, and seafood pasta and while they were satisfied and happy with their choices they were similarly not blown away. I'd recommend if you're looking for a place with pretty good food and less of a wait in this neighborhood but I wouldn't go out of my way to make a res here! read more

La Canonica - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This was our first time in Italy. We were walking through Trastavere. We were hustled a bit to eat at their restaurant but it looked cute so we stopped. We just had wine and appetizers. The atmosphere was nice. The waiters were responsive and not pushy but like other reviewers they did ask for a tip. We would have given one anyway but it seemed a bit pushy. read more

Ok, so found another hang out place. We decided to have an intimate dinner away from the October crowds in Rome. We asked our waiter for a quiet area and he escorted us to the top floor. All the folks outside missing the frescoes on the ceiling of a former church. Our waiter was so sweet, we were totally alone and enjoyed every fork of our meal! Service very good, pasta cooked perfectly......and killed a bottle of wine. read more

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absolutely the worst food i've ever had in italy canned chef boyardee is better than this by far unfortunately our whole group got sick from the food read more

Our waiter was Rasel, and the food was delicious! Very good service, 100/10 recommend if you find yourself in Trastevere! This place is a must I can't wait to comeback to Italy. read more

La Canonica - Chicken Caesar salad and Tagliatelle con ragú - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Ambiance is nice and food is good. Yes might be a little touristy but that's ok. It's Italy!! The amatriciana was delicious! My husband is a picky eater and he loved his shrimp plate. The spaghetti and meatballs were not the best. The lasagna was good and the tiramisu was mid. All in all it was a good place to eat for an early dinner. read more

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What a tourist trap this is! This is an assembly line restaurant. It is HUGE, patrons are seated one on top of one other. The food is mediocre. I had the lamb chops which were cooked until tough as leather and gristly, and my partner had the chicken in balsamic sauce, which was mostly sauce and bland. I would actually avoid that area of Rome, all the restaurants cater to the tourist trade. There are so many really good restaurants outdide the tourist areas. You just need to go a few miles outside Centro. read more

Wow! What a find. The outdoor seating looked amazing but being sat upstairs was an impressive option as well. The ambiance couldn't have been better. The pasta was fabulous and very well priced. Service was prompt and attentive. read more

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One of the first restaurants we visited in Rome and I was hooked. After a little wait we were ushered in to a very crowded tiny dining room but my God it was worth every inconvenience of being bumped multiple times. The richness of the sauce was unreal. All the flavors bursting at once was something I didn't know to expect. The pasta was al dente but cooked to perfection. I would eat here over and over again. read more

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Delicious food, wonderful service, outdoor dining, Great house wine. Great place and not to be missed. read more

La Canonica - Cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

The twinkling lights are very welcoming, it's very crowded, long que even with a reservation. Food was okay, bit over rated. Was squished in a table between another couple and the wall. read more

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Once dinnertime hits, the Trastevere neighborhood is packed with people as it's allegedly one of the best places in the city for food. It's within (fairly long) walking distance from the major sites like the Trevi Fountain and Forum, etc. My one general rule when traveling is to avoid the places with folks outside beckoning you in. That's often unavoidable in many Italian cities, but I think more often than not the food is just not as good. Located near La Cononica were a few places with extremely long lines to get in. We were hungry and without reservations around 9:30 pm, prime dinner time (god, I love Italy. I'm so sick of being in cities where they STOP serving at 9:30 pm!), so despite my intentions, it was easy to be swayed by the really nice gentleman who promised us a great table and handed us cups of Prosecco as we waited for five minutes. There's a ton of seating outside, and we had a really nice table in an alleyway lit with Christmas lights. An extremely sweet waitress named Diana took care of us and she was truly outstanding, even took my request to change my pasta from fettuccine (which I realized probably had eggs after I ordered it) Arrabbiata to spaghetti after confirming my suspicions. We ordered the bruschetta which was good, as it is in basically just about every place we ordered it in Italy. My pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce really good, too (I appreciate that they drown the pasta in it). The portion was enormous and I probably ate too much. I'd rate my food four stars easily, but it's pretty basic and there's very few vegan options. My husband ordered fried prawns and calamari and actually hated it. There's no seasoning at all in the breading and it just comes out a platter without any sauce or anything to accompany it. I think he rated it as his most awful meal in Italy. I won't dwell on this as it is what it is, but this makes me lower my rating from a 4 to a 3. At the end of the meal, Diana told us if we promised to write them a five star review on Trip Advisor, she'd give us complimentary Limoncello. I told her that I don't write reviews for Trip Advisor. There was enough of a language barrier that she didn't really understand me, so she offered the Limoncello regardless, which was nice, but we didn't take her up on it. I only mention it because soliciting reviews isn't cool (obviously the business requires the waitstaff to do this, so I don't fault her for it) and if you're reading this, you might want to take the five star reviews on Trip Advisor with a grain of salt. The other odd thing: when settling the bill and paying with our credit card, she asked us if we wanted to leave a tip. I could tell this made her feel uncomfortable because it is absolutely not standard practice in Italy to ask for tips in restaurants. It's usually included in the cover charge but regardless, there's never even a tip line on receipts. We of course tipped because Diana was really wonderful, but the experience kind of left a bad taste in my mouth. I'd bet money that they do not ask Italian customers for tips. read more

I cannot recommend this restaurant. I have been to Rome many times and I typically try to find less touristy spots however this was nearby and we decided to give it a shot. The service is fast, almost too fast. Our food was brought to us within 5 minutes of ordering which is never a good sign. The pasta was semi cold. And they brought the courses all at once and didn't bring plates for us to share the salad. When we asked for additional plates he took the food and put it in a to-go box (it could not have been more than 20 minutes after we sat down). Additionally, We asked for the house red wine and they brought us a bottle of Chianti. Maybe we should have known better but when we got the check it was 34 euro and the waiter said it wasn't the house red after all even though that's what we asked for. I'm very disappointed because unlike the majority of Italy the touristy restaurants are only trying to turn tables and get tips (which they asked for, by the way.) I will be way more diligent in the future. In the bright side the flavor was decent (but cold) and the ambiance was ok but not anything special compared to the rest of trestavere read more

This was a nice and busy restaurant in Trastevere where we stayed while we were visiting Rome. They had outdoor seating with well-lit ambiance. We had to wait about 15 minutes before we got seated, and once we had the table the service was pretty prompt. We ordered Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina pasta and Napoletana pizza, both of which were pretty delicious. We also ordered half a liter House Wine (white). Great experience overall! read more

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I'd say 3.5 is at best. It's popular and famous but so is McDonald's haha. Overcooked within a chaotic sprawling organization.

We sat where the host guided us and it was great. Right near a fan with a mister on it. It right at 98F so it's what we needed after a long walk. Services was fast, and even if I told them to take their time on bringing another beer, they were prompt. We decided to split a margharita pizza because pizza is SOOO good in Rome. It did not disappoint! Great sitting on the street with great people-watching. Nice place and I'd recommend! read more

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Great restaurant with delicious food very nice and dedicated service at heart of the Trastevere. read more

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The service was excellent! The food was amazing. Portions were more than enough and tasted incredible. Definitely a must!

The food is good. I always get Amatriciana anywhere I go to judge the place. We ordered bruschetta for 6€ and 1/4L of wine that was one 4€, good deal. Then we ordered 3 pastas. Two came out but the third never came. We told the waiter after 10 minutes and he ran back and said oh yeah. It then took another 10 minutes. So after all the waiting our food was cold. Because who's going to eat when one person doesn't have food? The street is very busy but that's normal because you're in Trastevere. They were quick to sit us and over all good experience read more

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What a lovely wine bar in Trastevere area! Went there for a glass of wine and apps with my daughter before dinner. We chose this place because of the beautiful outdoor seating/decor. Everything was delicious and the service was exceptional. Carlos was quite attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Their pasta, wine, and outdoor candlelit ambiance were incredible. This was my first time in Trastevere and while many places had hectic lines at dinnertime, this restaurant was able to seat me in a very reasonable amount of time. Service was very attentive and everything was well-priced. read more

La Canonica - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Alessandro was the best waiter! Ask for him! I'll leave one later he was so attentive and made sure we got whatever it was we needed. Also suggested the best menu items. read more

We ate here 3 - yes 3 - times while staying in Traverste, Rome last week. When your stepmom is deathly allergic to nuts, if you find a place that takes the allergy seriously and has delicious food, you repeat eat! Good thing this place had delicious food, great service and a yummy menu. La Canonica has a few tables out front near the main piazza, but most are indoors either upstairs or down, and a few more outdoor tables on a tucked away, quiet side street. They use all olive oil for any frying and cooking and were very helpful with the allergen conversation. The guy who stands outside to try to make you want to come to the restaurant is not pushy like some of them in the area, and was kind and helpful. I had something different everytime we came, but one thing we always got - their bruschetta! I've never seen more fresh tomatoes, and they were marinated in a great olive oil mixture that was simple yet delicous. One piece of bruschetta is large enough to split if you so choose. I also had the caprese salad one night, the pasta with cheese and pepper another, and lasanga the last. All great choices! The pasta with cheese and pepper was probably my favorite. So simple yet so good. I'd recommend anyone staying in or passing through Traverstere to have a meal here. It is worth it! read more

I had the BUCATINI ALLA AMATRICIANA which was phenomenal. This is one of the best pasta I had. The pasta sauce was A1. This is a location i would recommend anybody to come. The outdoor seating is lovely as well. read more

La Canonica - Pasta with bacon - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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This restaurant was awful. Fish smelled terrible. Tomatoes?? How is it possible that at this time of the year they were inedible. Sparkly water flat. Prosciutto crusted and dried around edges and melon mushy. Couldn't eat any of it and got gelato for dinner. Sat on upper level and lights hanging down were so dusty and dirty. Do not waste your money. Eat elsewhere. If I could give it no stars I would. Have been it Italy for 3 weeks and this was the first bad meal we had. read more

Dirty table. Good focaccia. Overcooked swordfish. Bad tripe. Bad bacalla. Ok risotto. Good fettucine pomodoro and amatricianna. They never included coperta but instead whispered for us to leave a tip. Overall, stay away from this tourist trap. :-( read more