Taverna dei Fori Imperiali

Family-run Monti trattoria with solid Roman classics

Address Via della Madonna dei Monti 9, 00184 Rome
Opening Hours Wed–Mon 12:30–15:00, 19:30–23:00; closed Tue

A family-run Monti trattoria steps from Trajan's Market, serving straightforward Roman food in a small, crowded room. The pasta e fagioli, cacio e pepe, and abbacchio al forno (roast lamb) are consistently good. Very popular with both locals and informed visitors — book ahead, especially for weekend dinner. Elizabeth Minchilli's go-to recommendation for the neighbourhood. The location, at the edge of the Imperial Forums, makes it a natural end to an afternoon of sightseeing.

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