Agustarello A Testaccio

This place had two occupied tables at eight, and every table occupied at quarter past eight. We felt like we had stumbled onto a neighborhood secret. The prices seem very reasonable- and the pasta was delicious. We had the amatriciana and the oxtail. I think the oxtail could have had a wee bit more meat on the plate it tasted really good. The real highlight was the side of chicory which was definitely bitter but somehow still so moreish. The service is friendly but a bit slow- it took ages for our stir fried chicory to arrive after we had demolished our pasta. Would definitely go back. Reservations are recommended.

This place was recommended by the taxi driver that drove us to our hotel nearby. We landed in Rome at 7am and walked around the neighborhood for a couple hours since our hotel room wasn’t ready. Despite our best effort to kill time, we still found ourselves standing in front of the restaurant 30 minutes before their opening time. The lady who was setting up the tables was kind enough to let us sit down inside. She brought us a bottle of water and we waited until the kitchen opened at 12:30. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the dish of the day (chicken cooked with red peppers). Even the house pour red wine was good. We will probably come back again before we leave Rome.

Very good local place. Paula treated us to dishes that we may not otherwise have had and they were excellent. Probably our most satisfying meal in Rome during our week long stay here. Nice atmosphere and excellent dishes.

Good very local Roman spot for classic dishes, including plenty of offal. We tried the sausages with bacon rinds and beans which was very flavoursome. Carbonara which was okay, and mixed offal with fried onions, also flavoursome and yummy. Service was friendly and excellent. Dinner for two with 1 litre of wine and coffees was 55 euros.

Uniqueness: 10/10 Experience: 10/10 Value: 10/10 Rare found. Hidden treasure in Roma. Special local favorites. Secret recipes. Friendly people. Gentle chef. Exceptional grilled lamb ribs. Tasteful cooked veggies cicory. Atmosphere the Italian way. Lovely.

I wish I had photos of the food, but it was so delicious it was gone before the camera came out. The homemade sausage and meatballs may be some of the best in the city. And I highly recommend the stewed ox ṭail! The cuisine was authentic and not expensive. Get there when they open or make acl reservation as it fills up quickly.

Lovely, wonderful and authentic! We went to Augustarello two nights ago due to the good reviews - and it turned out to be one of the most amazing nights! We were immediately taken care of by two kind and honest people from the staff. The service felt authentic, committed and engaged - but in a real and honest way. The woman and the man that served us helped us with our needs and with great recommendations, even with practicing our Italian! The whole experience felt alike - authentic! Seeing the single cook in the kitchen making the most lovely food, picking up ingredients from a table placed in the serving hall just by the costumers, the local Italians gathering to eat, the luxury-looking food, the well-composed design and woody interior: created at the same a high but an intimate, familiar climate. We ordered a simple dinner for two with the house’s wine and the beautiful fruit cake to finish up - and it was without doubt enough to give us an experience we will never forget. I will definitely return as soon as I land my feet on Rome again! Grazie mille!

Incredibly delicious place with a local feel and very friendly service. Pastas (we tried alla Pajata with intestines and Carbonara) were cooked perfectly. We also shared spicy sausage in tomato sauce as an appetizer - tender and melts in your mouth. The restaurant has both indoor tables and a nice backyard / terrace (you can even catch the chef at work through the windowed door). People who work there are very friendly and we ended up chatting at the end of the dinner. 10/10 experience all around.