Tasty traditional food and a prime location – near the Colosseum but just off the beaten track – are the hallmarks of this family-run trattoria. There are no great surprises on the menu but daily specials add variety and helpings are generous.
Taverna dei Quaranta
San Giovanni & Testaccio
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