Trattoria Morgana

One of the best pasta I’ve ever tested not only in Roma, but in overall. Strongly recommend!

This cozy restaurant is off the tourist trail, yet close to major landmarks. I liked the quiet vibe, the service, and the food. The carbonara was perfect!

We’ve returned to Trattoria Morgana a few times since moving to Rome and every time it has been a delicious adventure in new tastes. Once I realized how skillful the chef was, I tried some foods that were outside my comfort zone and I was rewarded with a new and exciting experience, one that I’ve revisited multiple times. This evening we brought some family that were visiting because we trusted that it would be a very good experience, and it was. To be polite to the other people in our party, I only took a few pictures, but I hope that they can convey the quality of a few of the dishes we enjoyed. First was the wine. They have a great, deep wine list and while we normally prefer white wines during the summer, the last time we were here I enjoyed a red wine that really spoke to me. I found the picture I saved on my phone and confirmed with the waiter they were still offering it, so we broke with tradition and enjoyed a red. My appetizer was the octopus on a bed of hummus. This is one of the new dishes that I tried in the past and I was very excited to eat again. The description of the hummus is that it was made with ceci, but it is so creamy and smooth that I was certain it was made with a white bean. It’s obvious that I need to improve my skills when making hummus at home. The octopus had been the biggest surprise because this is something I had only ordered at asian restaurants in the US in the past and I found it to be very chewy and probably frozen. This, however, was fresh, tender and subtle and together they made a pairing that shouldn’t be missed. For my main dish, a couple of us got the hand-made pappardelle noodles with wild-boar sauce (Pappardelle al ragù bianco di cinghiale) and I was glad at this point that we ordered the red wine. It is a full flavored, but certainly not gamey, meat sauce that made me feel like I was getting even with those wild boars that are roaming around Rome. The pasta was fresh and chewy and the sauce, even though it’s a ragù bianco, doesn’t have cream or any other white sauce, which is what I have eaten in other restaurants. It is a delicious meat sauce that has only a few quality ingredients that are allowed to shine. Another dinner guest had the Chicken alla Cacciatora, which I had eaten during a previous visit, and it is a slow braised chicken that is falling off the bone. I thought that this dish has a bunch of other ingredients, like peppers and tomatoes, but I think that is the US version. Here, it is way more simple, again, allowing the chicken to be tasted without the addition of a bunch of other overpowering ingredients. This time we didn’t get dessert, so I finished my meal off with an espresso. I was surprised to learn that their roaster, Ciamei, is local. It was delicious and I look forward to buying some of this coffee for home.

Not pricy. Not sure what planet anyone who says that is from. You’d pay more for garbage at the Olive Garden and too many Americans forget they aren’t in America when they come to Italy. The service is attentive when you ask for something but it Italy it’s considered pesky for servers to keep bothering you. The service here was great. I came alone, was given a nice table as the first diner of the evening, and she’s a tear sitting at the table where Anthony Bourdain sat. The Amatriciana was the best I’ve had and I’ve had a lot of Amatriciana. A slightly fresher twist to it. The Pollo Romana was braised in a sweet red bell pepper sauce and was utterly savory and mouthwatering. The tartufo tasted like the most pure essence of chocolate and I had a lovely Orvieto white wine with it as well, all for about 35 euro. The bread isn’t “dry”—it’s the style of the bread! And in Italy that’s for your sauce, not an appetizer. Make a reservation or come right when they open. And for a moment, recall Anthony Bourdain savoring his time there. You’ll feel his presence and maybe shed a tear—but the flavor of the food might just make that happen. Excellent. Also, Americans, TRY speaking italian. You can’t just barrel into a country, into a restaurant and not even try. It’s rude. So stop. You all have google translate on your phones so use it, or don’t complain.

Amazing food! This wasn’t our first hand choice and we randomly stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant after being denied a table at a restaurant with the family. But let me say this, I haven’t eaten better food in Italy like I did here. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Very nice and accommodating staff.

Probably the best meal we had in Rome. Friendly service, great food and nice and quick. Looks unassuming from the outside but would highly recommend.

Grilled chiken is very tender. Olive sauce is fancy taste.

Looks like a very popular restaurant in the neighbourhood! Food was delicious, I loved bacala/cod very much. If we stayed a little longer we would definitely visit again.

One of the best pasta I’ve ever tested not only in Roma, but in overall. Strongly recommend!

This cozy restaurant is off the tourist trail, yet close to major landmarks. I liked the quiet vibe, the service, and the food. The carbonara was perfect!

We’ve returned to Trattoria Morgana a few times since moving to Rome and every time it has been a delicious adventure in new tastes. Once I realized how skillful the chef was, I tried some foods that were outside my comfort zone and I was rewarded with a new and exciting experience, one that I’ve revisited multiple times. This evening we brought some family that were visiting because we trusted that it would be a very good experience, and it was. To be polite to the other people in our party, I only took a few pictures, but I hope that they can convey the quality of a few of the dishes we enjoyed. First was the wine. They have a great, deep wine list and while we normally prefer white wines during the summer, the last time we were here I enjoyed a red wine that really spoke to me. I found the picture I saved on my phone and confirmed with the waiter they were still offering it, so we broke with tradition and enjoyed a red. My appetizer was the octopus on a bed of hummus. This is one of the new dishes that I tried in the past and I was very excited to eat again. The description of the hummus is that it was made with ceci, but it is so creamy and smooth that I was certain it was made with a white bean. It’s obvious that I need to improve my skills when making hummus at home. The octopus had been the biggest surprise because this is something I had only ordered at asian restaurants in the US in the past and I found it to be very chewy and probably frozen. This, however, was fresh, tender and subtle and together they made a pairing that shouldn’t be missed. For my main dish, a couple of us got the hand-made pappardelle noodles with wild-boar sauce (Pappardelle al ragù bianco di cinghiale) and I was glad at this point that we ordered the red wine. It is a full flavored, but certainly not gamey, meat sauce that made me feel like I was getting even with those wild boars that are roaming around Rome. The pasta was fresh and chewy and the sauce, even though it’s a ragù bianco, doesn’t have cream or any other white sauce, which is what I have eaten in other restaurants. It is a delicious meat sauce that has only a few quality ingredients that are allowed to shine. Another dinner guest had the Chicken alla Cacciatora, which I had eaten during a previous visit, and it is a slow braised chicken that is falling off the bone. I thought that this dish has a bunch of other ingredients, like peppers and tomatoes, but I think that is the US version. Here, it is way more simple, again, allowing the chicken to be tasted without the addition of a bunch of other overpowering ingredients. This time we didn’t get dessert, so I finished my meal off with an espresso. I was surprised to learn that their roaster, Ciamei, is local. It was delicious and I look forward to buying some of this coffee for home.

Not pricy. Not sure what planet anyone who says that is from. You’d pay more for garbage at the Olive Garden and too many Americans forget they aren’t in America when they come to Italy. The service is attentive when you ask for something but it Italy it’s considered pesky for servers to keep bothering you. The service here was great. I came alone, was given a nice table as the first diner of the evening, and she’s a tear sitting at the table where Anthony Bourdain sat. The Amatriciana was the best I’ve had and I’ve had a lot of Amatriciana. A slightly fresher twist to it. The Pollo Romana was braised in a sweet red bell pepper sauce and was utterly savory and mouthwatering. The tartufo tasted like the most pure essence of chocolate and I had a lovely Orvieto white wine with it as well, all for about 35 euro. The bread isn’t “dry”—it’s the style of the bread! And in Italy that’s for your sauce, not an appetizer. Make a reservation or come right when they open. And for a moment, recall Anthony Bourdain savoring his time there. You’ll feel his presence and maybe shed a tear—but the flavor of the food might just make that happen. Excellent. Also, Americans, TRY speaking italian. You can’t just barrel into a country, into a restaurant and not even try. It’s rude. So stop. You all have google translate on your phones so use it, or don’t complain.

Amazing food! This wasn’t our first hand choice and we randomly stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant after being denied a table at a restaurant with the family. But let me say this, I haven’t eaten better food in Italy like I did here. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Very nice and accommodating staff.

Probably the best meal we had in Rome. Friendly service, great food and nice and quick. Looks unassuming from the outside but would highly recommend.

Grilled chiken is very tender. Olive sauce is fancy taste.

Looks like a very popular restaurant in the neighbourhood! Food was delicious, I loved bacala/cod very much. If we stayed a little longer we would definitely visit again.