Visiting Rome in August used to mean eating badly or seldom, but things have changed in recent years (sadly due to the mounting economic crisis which no longer permits many businesses to shutter for a month) and now gastronomic-minded visitors need not compromise. Some great restaurants in Rome will be open for the entire month, so whether you want fine dining, the city’s best gricia, pizza, or some down-home offal, you won’t be disappointed.
Please note, these openings have been updated for 2017. They were accurate when published. Be sure to book well in advance and bear in mind that August 15 (The Feast of the Assumption aka Ferragosto) is a national holiday and most (but not all!) businesses citywide will be closed. The following places will be open August 15: Cesare al Casaletto, La Torricella, Tavernaccia da Bruno, Nonna Betta, Pizzarium, La Gensola, and Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fà.
And here are general opening/closing times in August for these and other venues:
Trapizzino Testaccio
Via Giovanni Branca 88 (Testaccio),
Open: Tuesday through Saturday noon-midnight
Closed: Mondays and August 13-20
Cesare al Casaletto
Via del Casaletto 45 (Casaletto)
Open: Thursday-Tuesday 12:30-3:00pm & 7:30-11:00pm
Closed: Wednesdays
Salumeria Roscioli
Via dei Giubbonari 21 (Centro Storico)
Open: Monday through Saturday 12:30-4:00pm & 7:00pm-midnight
Closed: August 15 and Sundays
Antico Forno Roscioli
Via dei Chiavari 34 (Centro Storico)
Open: Monday through Friday 7:00am-7:30pm, Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm
Closed: Sundays
Nonna Betta
Via del Portico D’Ottavia 16 (Ghetto)
Open: Wednesday-Monday 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm
Closed: Tuesdays
Sorpasso
Via Properzio 31-33 (Prati)
Open: Monday through Friday 7:30am-1am, Saturday 9am-1am
Closed: Sundays and August 5-28
Pizzarium
Via della Meloria 43 (Trionfale)
Open: Monday through Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday noon-4pm & 6-10pm
Mesob
Via Prenestina 118 (Prenestina)
Open: Tuesday – Sunday, dinner only, 7:30-10:30pm call ahead!
Closed: Mondays
Pro Loco DOL
Via Domenico Panaroli 35 (Centocelle)
Open: Shop is open Monday thru Saturday from 9am-11pm; restaurant is open from noon-3pm & 7-11pm
Closed: Sundays and August 5-28
Tonda
Via Valle Corteno 31 (Nomentano)
Open: Daily 7:45pm-11:30pm
Closed: August 11-21
Sforno
Via Statilio Ottato 110/116 (Tuscolana)
Open: Monday-Saturday 7:45pm-1am
Closed: Sundays and August 11-22
Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fà (beers only)
Via di Benedetta 25 (Trastevere)
Open: Daily 11am to 2am
Open Baladin
Via Degli Specchi 5-6 (Centro Storico)
Open: Daily noon-2:00am
Closed: August 1-16; renovations in progress, which may affect re-opening date
Litro
Via Fratelli Bonnet 5 (Monteverde)
Open: Mon-Sat 1pm to 3pm & 6pm to midnight
Closed: Sundays and August 11-24
La Torricella
Via Evangelista Torricelli, 2/12 (Testaccio)
Open: Daily 12:30pm-3pm & 7:30pm-12am
Closed August 14
La Gensola
Piazza della Gensola 15 (Trastevere)
Open: Monday through Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm & 7:30pm-11:30pm
Tavernaccia Da Bruno
Via Giovanni da Castel Bolognese 63 (Trastevere)
Open: Thursday through Tuesday 1pm-3pm & 7:30pm-11pm
Closed: Wednesdays and August 21-28
La Gatta Mangiona
Via F. Ozanam 30-32 (Monteverde)
Open: Daily 7:45pm-11:30pm
Closed August 3-16
Pizzeria Ostiense
Via Ostiense 56 b/c
Open: Wednesday through Monday 6:30pm-1am
Closed: Tuesdays and August 13 to 28
Mazzo
Via delle Rose 54 (Centocelle)
Open: Tuesday through Sunday 6pm-midnight
Closed: Closed Mondays, August 15, and August 21-28
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Good to know and will pass it on.
Darn! Was hoping Flavio would be open for lunch on Sundays in August. Well, good to know…thanks for the info.
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Contrary to popular belief, I think August can be a good time to visit Rome. I’ve had some nice visits there during August. I have an article on August in Italy that I’m updating – http://bit.ly/Qk1DUm – and adding a link to this post as it is very helpful.
What about September?! We arrive in Rome on 1st September 🙂
August 15th is a Wednesday. Not a Monday as stated above.
here’s where to eat year round in rome: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/katie-parlas-rome-for-foodies/id475306005?mt=8
Thanks – will take a look at link 🙂
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I’m a fan of this blog for years. I’m in Rome right now and can confirm closure/opening for other restaurants (mostly mentioned on this blog before). While there are only 10 or so more days, hopefully this saves someone time.
Closed for August: Osteria Fernanda, L’Asino d’Oro, Tricolore, Aromaticus, Enoteca Provincia Romana, Open Colonna, Armando al Pantheon, Settimio al Pellegrino, Metamorfosi
Definitely open: La Gensola, Panella
Not sure: Le Mani in Pasta, I think, is closed too. They have a cryptic note on their website.
Also, I was sad I couldn’t locate Mesob but went to Porchettoni also mentioned here instead. I took the #14 tram and got off at the 2nd Via Pernestina stop, walked up and down 5 blocks, twice, asked some storeowners and had to give up.
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Ciao Katie. My wife and I sincerely trust in your recommendations as well as just a couple other Rome foodie bloggers. I’m trying to pass on our feedback from a recent experience about a restaurant you and most everyone has promoted favorably. We thought Flavio al Velavevodetto was a great quality meal for the price and went about once a month for the authentic cucina romana, but the last few times they have declined significantly and our most recent was a complete fail. Just wanted to give you a heads up that your recommendation may need reviewing. I wrote about the experience on my blog today if you care to read more about it. Ciao!
hey nick, i have been hearing similarly negative reviews of Flavio! strongly considering removing it from the app, or else editing the entry to include caveats. it is getting harder and harder to eat well in rome these days.
I will be in Rome from August 20th through August 28th. Do you have an updated list of restaurants for 2013?
I’m enjoying your app and your blog – will you be updating this list for 2013. We’re in Rome on the 23rd, 24th and 25th and wondering about openings of such restaurants as: Da Armando, Costanza, Renato, and Trattoria Monti.
the app is more or less up to date. i will be making a few additons, which the app will register when you connect to wifi. Armando is closed and so is trattoria monti. i would never recommend the other places, tho!
Hi, i live in Bologna (350 km North from Rome) and i monthly go there. Here some restaurant i visited and enjoyed:
http://thefoodiefighter.wordpress.com/category/locali/altre-destinazioni/roma
(Many of them are already included in Katie’s list)
And here my “Wishlist”: next ones i’m going to visit:
* L’Arcangelo
* Inopia
* Salotto Culinario
* L’Acquolina
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At Cesare al Casaletto on my last night, I told the waitress I’d like a plate of the gnocchi fritti and bucatini alla gricia. She paused and said, in Italian, “Just so you know, the gnocchi fritti is a pretty big serving.” I just told her it was fine.
When she left, my friend was like, “She doesn’t think you can finish all that food.” I’m like, “She obviously doesn’t know me.”
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Great post and glad to see some nice options remain open. Cesare al Casaletto was our last meal and one of the highlights which I just blogged about. The only “Miss” comparably was Le Mani in Pasta but looking at your great app Katie I dont see it there now. Was it ever there? I thought it was
hey ziggy! le mani in pasta has been ditched from the app. i cut it 6 months ago. glad you made it to cesare. that place rocks!
My husband and I will be traveling to Rome on the third week of October for our 35th wedding anniversary. We are foodies and wonder if you have any recommendations.
Hi Carole, thanks for reaching out! You have excellent taste in celebratory destinations. I have lots of recommendations summarized on my apps! You can download them (depending on your smart phone software) here: http://www.parlafood.com/rome-for-foodies/
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Thanks for posting the updated list, Katie. I’ll be in Rome in August so good to know. I tried to download your app but I’m getting a message saying it’s incompatible with my device – a fairly new Samsung tablet – which is unfortunate.
Hi. Do you have some list with grat restaurant in Bologna?
i do not. wish i did!
Hi Katie!
Thank you for all of your great posts. I’m planning a brief trip to Rome in September, which will be part of a larger trip to Ireland. My Mom and I are looking for great eats and ambiance, but on a budget. Do you have any recommendations? We’d like to eat somewhere in Trastevere if possible, since we’ll be on that side of the river visiting the Vatican that afternoon. Even if not in that area, any reliable and inexpensive suggestions would be so helpful!
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Great list! Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Katie,
Litro’s website says they’re closed on Sundays. Is this old info on the website? I will be in Rome only briefly in September and really hoping to get there, and Sunday eve would be my best opportunity.
Litro is closed Sundays, Lisa. Sorry about the confusion!
Wow, thanks for this list! We’re leaving for Rome next saturday and I was a little worried about this. I guess there’s no need to be worried at all 🙂
Hey, Katie – is your Android app up-to-date? I’ve got just a few days in Rome in a week and don’t want to be disappointed!
Thanks,
Mark
the app fetches info from a server, so it’s dynamic and up to date!
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Katie, I know it’s early days but what would be some fav. Spots to eat New Year’s Eve … Not looking for fine dining or a touristy trap gorgeous Italian food and atmosphere. We are staying in an Airbnb apart. Near Piazza Navona?
Would love your help as would like to book it in. Many thanks MJ
Hi Melanie! check out this post on xmas and NY spots. the list doesnt change much from 1 year to the next
Hey Katie, We are coming to Rome from August 2 – Aug 5. We have a reservation at Roscioli and Flavio Al Velavevodetto, but aren’t sold on Flavio. Do you have any MUST GO’s besides Roscioli if we only really have two nights there? Also any suggestions for late night food near the Trevi Fountain would be greatly appreciated. Loving your site and all your suggestions!
id visit cesare al casaletto instead of flavio. near trevi, colline emiliane sits people pretty late. ditto for al moro (but it’s pricey)
Thank you SO much. I’ll see if i can make a reservation at Cesare al Casaletto and cancel Flavio.
Hi, Katie,
Sorpasso is actually closing on August 3 until August 20 – I just had called for a reservation to find out this sad news. Thanks for your help in putting this list together!
Hi Katie. This is a wonderful post- thank you for the great list! My boyfriend and I will be staying near Piazza Navona, and a lot of your restaurant recommendations are a few miles away. Are we better off venturing out of the bustling touristy area via taxi, or are there any good spots we can check out near our accommodations? Thank you in advance!
JEs
hi there, Im confused! There are a number of place in easy walking distane of Piazza Navona. the best place in town (Cesare al Casaletto) is not in the center but well worth a trip and easy to get to with the tram from Largo Argentina!
There’s absolutely no reason to take taxis to get around Rome. Forget about them, they’re run by pirates. The Roman public transport system may be suffering problems but it’s still by far and away the best way to get to places. As KP says, the tram from Largo Argentina (get the 40 from near Piazza Navona to get there) will take you easily to Cesare a Casaletto
Hello will be in Rome middle August….the hotel (Casa Montani) recommended these that are open…are they good?:
-L’arcangelo
-Il Santa Lucia
-Da Fortunato al Pantheon
Thanks!
Santa Lucia is horrendous. Da Fortunato is meh. Way past it’s prime. too many amazing places in town to waste your time. I love the gnocchi and suppli’ at L’Arcangelo but not sure if he’s open in August. anyway, stick to the list here for best results:)
Hi Katie, you are a wonderful resource! Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙂 I’ve downloaded your app and cross referenced with your blog for our upcoming Rome meals. We already have reservations for Roscioli and Cesare al Casaletto.
-Would you recommend Nonna Betta or C’e Pasta e Pasta (which isn’t on the app but you recommend on your blog) for Roman Jewish cuisine?
-For our final meal in Rome on September 1, would you recommend Armando al Pantheon or L’Arcangelo? Or someplace else?
By the way, I reached out to Romeo, and they are closed through September 6, although the location at the Testaccio Market is open for lunch.
Hi Katie. I will be in Rome and would love to know your favorite place for raw fish (tartars, carpaccio) and grilled fish/whole fish, octopus, calamari etc. I only eat fish and seafood. I don’t like fancy or formal or foofy…nothing touristy….but where the locals and in the know crowd goes with a awesome atmosphere. I loved Assunta Madre but would like to try something new. Would love a few suggestions from you…..thank you!
my faves are Il Sanlorenzo and Tempio di Iside but i dont know their schedule in august
Emma Pizzeria ( via Monte della Farina 28-29), usually is open in August. Retrobottega ( via della Stelletta 4) is open till August 13. Osteria 140 ( via dei Banchi Vecchi 140), is closed only in August 14-16. Two weeks of closure in August for Epiro ( Piazza Epiro 21).The new opened Osteria di Birra del Borgo ( via Silla 26, Prati district ) is open. I think all them deserve absolutely a visit!
Anyone thinking about visiting Rome in August should read Carlo Levi (the author of ‘Christ Stopped At Eboli’ among other great works). His book ‘Roma Spirata’ aka ‘Fleeting Rome’ contains several essays on living in Rome in August when the large majority of the local population flees. I have to say that since Levi wrote these during the early 60s being in Rome in August has become a rather more grisly experience. Definitely not the best time to enjoy Rome.
Hello! I am planning my trip to Italy, and came across your website. It is beautiful. We are going to be in Rome August 17-19, and I realize a lot may be closed. We will be with my parents. What are two great places you’d recommend? Any chance theres a place with a great bolognese pasta dish (my dad’s favorite, although I realize this isn’t really roman cuisine)? Thank you so much!