A Roman Treasure Tucked Away on Via Vicenza – Trattoria Dell’Omo
When a young couple asked us for restaurant recommendations for their first trip to Italy, we
knew exactly where to send them. Not because we’ve read about it in some glossy guidebook,
but because our family has been coming back to this spot for over 15 years—and every time, it
still feels like a discovery.
Trattoria Dell’Omo isn’t on some bustling piazza or nestled among tourist-packed ruins. It’s
quietly tucked away on Via Vicenza, just a short walk from Rome’s Termini train station. Blink
and you might miss it—but don’t. This little family-run trattoria is what Italian travel dreams are
made of: authentic, unpretentious, unforgettable.
Lisa and I first stumbled across it during a family trip to Italy over a decade ago, chasing down
what we’d heard might be the best carbonara in Rome. We found Trattoria Dell’Omo—and it
delivered so hard, we went back the next night. And honestly, we’ve been hooked ever since.
It’s the kind of place where the menu is written by generations of tradition, where the pasta is
always al dente, the sauce is always perfect, and the vibe is pure Roman soul. You don’t just eat
here—you become part of something. Something warm, and welcoming, and delicious.
The young couple we sent there? Judging by the empty plates and beaming smiles, I’d say it was
love at first bite. And of course, they were hosted by Antony, the gracious owner who treats
every guest like an old friend. If you go—and you really, really should—say hi to Antony and let
him know Paul and Lisa sent you.
And whatever you do: order the carbonara. Don’t debate, don’t delay, don’t even glance at the
menu first. Just do it. If you don’t, you’ll think about it later—and trust me, you won’t forgive
yourself.
Because travel isn’t just about ticking off sights—it’s about finding places like Trattoria
Dell’Omo, where a meal becomes a memory, and a quiet street corner becomes your own secret
part of Rome.
