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Felice a Testaccio Menu 2026: Full Roman Dishes & Daily Specials

Felice a Testaccio has been one of Rome's most beloved trattorie since 1936, when Felice and his father Guido opened the doors in the working-class Testaccio neighborhood. The restaurant is renowned across Italy for its impeccably balanced cacio e pepe, prepared tableside with ceremony, and for a rotating menu of daily Roman classics that changes with the day of the week and the season.

Founded 1936Testaccio, RomeTableside cacio e pepeClassic Roman cuisine
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Signature items

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
Rigatoni alla carbonara
Abbacchio al forno
Carciofo alla romana
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What to order — at a glance

Signature dish
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe

Prepared tableside — the dish Felice is most famous for

Most popular pasta
Rigatoni alla carbonara
Classic second course
Abbacchio al forno con patate
Vegetarian option
Carciofo alla romana

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Felice a Testaccio full menu and current prices

Felice a Testaccio does not publish prices on its official menu PDF. Prices shown are not available from the restaurant's website — contact the restaurant directly or visit feliceatestaccio.com for current pricing.
Antipasti (Appetizers)7 itemsPrimi (First Courses — Daily Classics)8 itemsPrimi — Piatti del Giorno (Daily Rotating First Courses)14 itemsSecondi (Second Courses — Daily Classics)10 itemsSecondi — Piatti del Giorno (Daily Rotating Second Courses)21 itemsContorni (Side Dishes)10 itemsFrutta (Fruit)6 itemsDolci (Desserts)7 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Felice a Testaccio menu

  1. 1Puntarelle in salsa di aliciThe only price confirmed on the official menu PDF€11.00
  2. 2Insalata verdePrice not published — contact the restaurant
  3. 3Insalata mistaPrice not published — contact the restaurant
  4. 4Patate al fornoPrice not published — contact the restaurant
  5. 5Fagioli all'olioPrice not published — contact the restaurant
  6. 6Frittata di uova con verdurePrice not published — contact the restaurant
  7. 7Prosciutto di ParmaPrice not published — contact the restaurant
  8. 8Macedonia di frutta frescaPrice not published — contact the restaurant
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How Felice a Testaccio compares to other Roman trattorias

Roman trattorias in this tier typically price pasta dishes at €14–22 and meat mains at €20–35. Felice does not publish prices online.

CategoryFelice a TestaccioTypical Rome TrattoriaOsteria / Casual
Classic pasta (cacio e pepe)N/A (not published)~€14–18~€10–14
Meat second courseN/A (not published)~€18–28~€14–22
Side dish€11 (puntarelle)~€5–10~€4–8
DessertN/A (not published)~€6–10~€5–8
About

About Felice a Testaccio

Felice a Testaccio opened in 1936 when fifteen-year-old Felice Trivelloni and his father Guido began serving the workers and residents of the Testaccio rione — Rome's historic slaughterhouse quarter, long the heartland of Roman offal cooking and working-class cucina povera. Over the decades Felice grew from a neighborhood canteen into one of the city's most beloved institutions, earning the admiration of chefs, writers and locals alike. The actor and comedian Roberto Benigni even composed a poem in honour of Felice, immortalising the restaurant's legendary cacio e pepe.

The menu is rooted in an unbroken tradition: the cacio e pepe is still finished tableside with the same mantecatura technique Felice perfected, ensuring every bowl is coated uniformly. Beyond the signature pasta, the kitchen rotates Roman daily specials tied to the old market calendar — trippa on Saturday, gnocchi on Thursday, baccalà on Friday — keeping alive customs that most modern restaurants have abandoned. The abbacchio al forno, bollito misto and coda alla vaccinara draw regulars who return season after season.

After eight decades as a single-location legend in Testaccio, Felice has carefully expanded to Milan and Turin, bringing its tableside cacio e pepe and rotating Roman menu to new audiences while maintaining the culinary standards that made its name. The original Via Mastro Giorgio address remains the beating heart of the operation, a room where the walls and the menu carry the weight of Roman culinary history.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Felice a Testaccio famous for?

Felice a Testaccio is most famous for its cacio e pepe, prepared tableside with a traditional mantecatura technique that coats the pasta evenly. The dish has been the restaurant's signature since it opened in 1936. It is also celebrated for its rotating daily menu of classic Roman dishes including carbonara, amatriciana, abbacchio al forno and coda alla vaccinara.

Where is Felice a Testaccio located?

The original restaurant is at Via Mastro Giorgio, 29 in the Testaccio neighborhood of Rome. The group also operates a take-away spot at Via delle Carrozze, 12A in Rome, plus full-service restaurants in Milan (Via del Torchio, 4) and Turin (Via Pietro Micca, 17).

How much does it cost to eat at Felice a Testaccio?

Felice a Testaccio does not publish its full price list online. The only confirmed price from the official menu PDF is €11.00 for puntarelle in salsa di alici. Based on the restaurant's category and reputation, expect pasta dishes in the €14–20 range and meat mains from €20–30, in line with mid-to-upper-tier Roman trattorias. Always confirm directly with the restaurant.

Do I need a reservation at Felice a Testaccio?

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner and for weekend lunches. Felice a Testaccio is a busy, popular destination and tables often fill well in advance. Check the official website at feliceatestaccio.com for reservation options.

Does Felice a Testaccio change its menu?

Yes — the kitchen runs a daily rotating menu in addition to permanent classics. Each day of the week features specific Roman dishes (for example, gnocchi on Thursdays, trippa on Saturdays, fish dishes on Fridays) as well as seasonal ingredients such as carciofi in spring and puntarelle in autumn and winter. The permanent menu of cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana and second courses is always available.

Is Felice a Testaccio suitable for vegetarians?

There are vegetarian options, including pasta dishes like tonnarelli cacio e pepe, spaghetti alla Felice, and ravioli al pomodoro, as well as a full selection of side dishes such as carciofo alla romana, roast potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. However, the restaurant is rooted in Roman meat and offal tradition, so the menu is predominantly meat-focused. Vegans would find the menu more limited.

What is the best dish to order at Felice a Testaccio?

The consensus among visitors and food critics is that the tonnarelli cacio e pepe is unmissable — it is the dish that defines the restaurant. The tableside preparation is part of the experience. After pasta, classic choices include abbacchio al forno con patate (roasted lamb) and, when available on Thursdays and Fridays, coda alla vaccinara (oxtail in tomato sauce).

Does Felice a Testaccio serve lunch?

Yes. The Testaccio location serves lunch from 12:30 to 15:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 23:30. The Milan and Turin locations keep similar hours. The Via delle Carrozze take-away spot is open from 11:30, with extended hours on Thursday through Sunday.

When did Felice a Testaccio open?

Felice a Testaccio was founded in 1936 by fifteen-year-old Felice Trivelloni and his father Guido in Rome's Testaccio neighborhood. It celebrated 80 years of continuous operation in 2016. The restaurant is still operating at the original address and is widely regarded as one of Rome's great culinary institutions.