Taverna dei Fori Imperiali, Rome
Friday, 29th August 2008 | 13 Comments
A restaurant that is 100 feet from the Roman Forum could theoretically serve the world’s worst food and still stay in business. Fortunately, Taverna doesn’t agree with this approach and serves fabulous pasta, meat and fish. The inventive chef blends Roman recipes and ingredients with Sicilian influences. Its shown up in some guidebooks and in magazines of late, so booking is essential, especially to snag a spot outside in the summer. There is a full printed menu but wait to hear the specials rattled off by Aldo or Claudia, the chefs enthusiastic kids.
Taverna dei Fori Imperiali
Via Madonna dei Monti, 16
066798643
Closed Tuesday
August 30th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I concur…this place is delicious. Definitely order off the special’s list for what is best.
September 1st, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I got the polpettone di vitello con pistacchi (veal and pistachio meatballs) the other night. They were a special and they were fantastic!
September 1st, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Definitely also one of my favorite places in Rome. I love their pasta fresca with radicchio, gorgonzola and walnuts and their blending of Roman favorites with Sicilian specialties.
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:03 am
I loved this place when I was there in March of ’07. I am returning to Rome in Nov. and this is one of my stops without a doubt. Loved the people there too
September 5th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
They are so nice arent they? Ate there again the other night and had the most wonderful sea bass with a bottle of verdicchio. so good.
September 6th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Any need to book at table for lunch?
September 6th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Not usually unless its a weekend and you want to sit outside. I show up without reservations at lunch all the time and can always find a table, inside or out. FYI Taverna is closed Tues. Enjoy!
March 10th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
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March 13th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
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April 11th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
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January 11th, 2010 at 4:18 am
[...] After closing its doors in September for more than three months of renovations (at a new location) Taverna dei Fori Imperiali in Rome’s Monti district has reopened. Sadly, I missed Saturday night’s the inaugural dinner, but it will be one of my first stops when I return to Rome later this month. The new and improved Taverna dei Fori Imperiali is located on Via dei Fori Imperiali 9, just a few doors down from the original spot. For more on Taverna dei Fori Imperiali’s food and service, consult this post. [...]
January 13th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
it truly is a neighbourhood gem, isnt it? i went there many times w our common friends. i know i always go on about testaccio, but i feel the neighbourhood equivalent of this in my fave ‘hood is Da Buccatino.
February 9th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
[...] have made a couple of trips to the newly reopened and much improved Taverna dei Fori Imperiali in the past week. On the first visit, I took advantage of it being artichoke season and had ravioli [...]