ristorazione — Roma · Lazio
In the San Giovanni district, just steps from the basilica, via La Spezia holds an address Romans know for fresh fish, long-leavened pizza and a kitchen that hasn't forgotten Roman tradition. Il Ritrovo has been open since 2017.
The façade on via La Spezia belongs to a neighbourhood restaurant that has earned the trust of the district: open since 2017, Il Ritrovo has built its reputation in one of Rome's most vibrant historic quarters, just steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, with a welcome that customers describe as warm and almost familial.
In the dining room, the tone is that of a trattoria that takes care over details: the desserts — including the tiramisù prepared by Vincenzo — arrive homemade, the beef tagliate are served on a sizzling hot plate, and the value for money is one of the elements most often mentioned by those who return to sit at these tables.
Behind every dish lies a double soul: the wood-fired oven with dough leavened for over forty-eight hours for the pizzas, and the stove where fresh fish specialities take shape — from pepata di cozze (peppered mussels) to pasta with lobster — alongside Roman classics such as carciofo alla giudia (Jewish-style fried artichoke) and cacio e pepe.
From the dining room to the kitchen, every detail tells of a precise choice. The full page is available to discover the menu and book a table.
