ROSINA – Cucina di Casa
Vicolo delle Grotte, 27, 00186 Roma RM
Rating: 4.7 ★ (874 ratings)
Details
ROSINA – Cucina di Casa offers a truly authentic Roman dining experience, tucked away in a charming alley behind Piazza Farnese, in the historic Rione Regola district. This traditional trattoria prides itself on evoking the simple, genuine flavours of a grandmother's cooking, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for all who visit. With its delightful decor and options for outdoor seating, guests consistently note the welcoming and attentive service that makes them feel right at home.
The culinary style focuses on traditional Roman and Italian dishes, crafted with an emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Signature pasta dishes include the rich Spaghettoni alla Carbonara and Bucatini all'Amatriciana, alongside comforting main courses such as Polpette della Nonna, or "Granny's meatballs", and Roman-style chicken. Guests can also indulge in starters like fried zucchini flowers and explore a thoughtfully curated wine list featuring honest wines from small, family-run vineyards.
This restaurant is particularly well-suited for those desiring a taste of genuine Roman home cooking in a relaxed and friendly environment. It serves as an excellent choice for both a leisurely lunch or a delightful dinner, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling tourist spots while still being centrally located near Campo de' Fiori. Patrons seeking delicious regional food, attentive service, and a memorable, unpretentious dining experience will find Rosina a perfect fit.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Contact
+39 06 6937 4499 | http://rosinacucinadicasa.com/
Comments
We arrived at 8:30 pm and stayed until around 10:00 pm. During that time, the waiters came to our table four separate times asking if we had finished so they could clear our plates, even though our dishes still had food on them and we were clearly still eating. After the third time, we actually asked if the restaurant was about to close, and the waiter told us they still had another hour before closing. There were also plenty of empty tables, with no customers waiting, so we couldn’t understand why we were being rushed.
Another disappointing detail was that one waiter insisted on speaking English to us, even though my friend only speaks Italian. This made him feel quite uncomfortable and offended.
The most surprising moment came when, while we were still eating, a waiter took the bag of bread from our table and gave it to another table that had just arrived. We had never experienced anything like that before. It felt disrespectful and very unprofessional.
Overall, while the food itself was acceptable, the behavior of the waitstaff made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable throughout the evening. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant based on the service alone.
Atmosphere is great. A step to get into the place but then all level. Not too noisy.
Service started a bit slow but great by end. Owner came out to check on things and found out they missed our ravioli so he rushed it and even slit on two plates. And the young waiter had the character to come to us and apologize!
Recommend.
Nice wine lists as well. The restaurant decoration is super cute. Staffs are very friendly and enjoy what they are doing. They are very kind to us and fun to talk to. I will visit the place again and again! This is my list to repeat!