C'è pasta... E pasta!
Portuense, Rome
Restaurant in Rome, Italy
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Dress
Casual
Why go
C'è pasta.. E pasta! is a practical Rome pick for casual pasta or takeout, especially when timing matters more than ambiance. Use it for an easy weekday lunch or early-evening meal; choose a fuller Roman restaurant from the comparison set for anniversaries, client dinners, or a night built around the table.
About C'è pasta... E pasta!
Should you plan around C'è pasta.. E pasta! in Rome? It is a practical Rome option rather than a fully documented destination meal. It offers a Rome location, casual dress code, opening hours. Price tier, menu details, service format, reservation policy, drinks program, or takeaway information are not available.
The opening pattern favors daytime visits, with early-evening windows on Monday through Thursday. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM, Saturday closed, Sunday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. If the meal needs a more clearly documented dining-room proposition, compare it with established Rome options such as Checchino Dal 1887, La Torricella - Ristorante, Mordi & Vai, Osteria Fernanda, or Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno.
Better for a casual Rome plan than a dressed-up Roman dinner
It signals simplicity: C'è pasta.. E pasta! has a casual dress code and a schedule that can fit into a Rome day. Details regarding a chef, cuisine substyle, tasting format, wine program, price tier, seat count, or takeaway service are not available. That makes it safer to frame the venue as a casual option, not as a splurge or special-occasion restaurant.
Use it when expectations stay informal and the plan is built around its hours. If the meal needs to be more than a simple casual stop, the safer decision is to choose a venue with a clearer documented dining-room proposition. Our full Rome restaurants guide is the better starting point if the meal needs to carry the evening.
Use it when timing matters more than ceremony
The schedule is the most useful planning detail. Monday through Thursday include both daytime and early-evening opening windows; Friday and Sunday are daytime only; Saturday is closed. As booking policy or service format information is not available, confirm current arrangements directly before making it a key part of the day.
For a broader trip plan, pair this kind of casual restaurant decision with other Rome categories rather than over-optimizing one meal: Rome hotels, Rome bars, Rome wineries, Rome experiences help decide whether this should be a simple stop between plans or replaced by a more structured dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- Via Ettore Rolli, 29/35, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- Website
- cepastaepasta.it
- Phone
- +39 06 5832 0125
The take
The Take
The Vibe
C'è pasta... E pasta! presents itself as a focused, old‑world pasta specialist that reads like a loving study of Roman technique. Rather than chasing tasting‑menu prestige, it reasserts the value of depth within a single discipline, positioning itself between the tourist‑facing trattorie of Trastevere and the ingredient‑driven workmanlike cooking of Testaccio. The tone is classic and quietly charming: the menu logic and neighborhood siting favor straightforward execution over theatricality, and the experience tilts toward intimate, ingredient‑forward comfort rather than broad stylistic experimentation.
Best For
This is a place built around the pleasures of pasta, so it suits any meal where the dish is the point of conversation. The restaurant works especially well for casual dinners with friends or relaxed lunches focused on technical, ingredient‑led pastas rather than multi‑course tasting menus. Its location on the border of Trastevere and Testaccio makes it a good stop for neighborhood outings or a low‑key evening out, where you want concentrated execution on canonical Roman dishes rather than a sprawling program.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the pasta program—the kitchen treats those dishes as the main argument. Start with the house takes on cacio e pepe (Lasagna Cacio e Pepe and Ravioli Cacio e Pepe) to see how the restaurant reinterprets the canonical Roman quartet. For vegetable and antipasti notes, the Carciofi alla Giudea is listed among signatures and offers a classic Roman accent, while the Aliciotti con Indivia highlights salty, bitter contrasts. Opt for a couple of distinct pasta preparations to sample the kitchen’s range rather than ordering many non‑pasta plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, modern-vintage setting with a few tables, diner counter, and sidewalk seating, ideal for quick casual meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Lasagna Cacio e Pepe
- Ravioli Cacio e Pepe
- Carciofi alla Giudea
- Aliciotti con Indivia
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the meal needs to feel more like an occasion, book Osteria Fernanda instead. If the plan is casual and fast rather than pasta-specific, Mordi & Vai is the sharper alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares with nearby Roman options
C'è pasta.. E pasta! is the easy, casual choice when the priority is pasta without a heavy booking process. Osteria Fernanda sits in a more ambitious Roman and creative lane at €€€, so it is the better pick for a planned dinner where the room and cooking style need to feel more considered. For value and speed, C'è pasta.. E pasta! is simpler; for occasion dining, Osteria Fernanda is the clearer call.
Checchino Dal 1887 is the more traditional Roman choice, better suited to diners who want a classic sit-down meal rather than a quick pasta stop. Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno and La Torricella - Ristorante also make more sense when ambiance and a longer meal matter.
If the decision is purely casual and low-friction, Mordi & Vai is the more direct cross-shop: it is built for a quick Roman food stop, while C'è pasta.. E pasta! is the better fit when the craving is specifically pasta and takeout is part of the plan.
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Compare C'è pasta... E pasta!
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C'è pasta.. E pasta! | Rome | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ristorante La Tavernaccia Da Bruno | Rome | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Osteria Fernanda | Rome | Roman, Creative | €€€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| La Torricella - Ristorante | Rome | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Checchino Dal 1887 | Rome | Roman | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5372023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2005 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #232003 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #46 |
| Mordi & Vai | Rome | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at C'è pasta.. E pasta!?
Specific dishes or menu items are not available. If you are deciding whether to go, base the plan on its Rome location, casual dress code, current hours, then check the venue directly for the latest menu details.
Does C'è pasta.. E pasta! handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not available. If dietary restrictions matter, check directly with the venue before going. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM, Saturday closed, Sunday from 8:30 AM to 3 PM.
How far ahead should I book C'è pasta.. E pasta!?
Booking policy or lead-time guidance is not available. If you are comparing Rome options such as Checchino Dal 1887 or Osteria Fernanda, confirm directly with each venue before making plans.
What is C'è pasta.. E pasta! known for?
C'è pasta.. E pasta! is a Rome venue with a casual dress code and specific opening hours. Specific menu, service, price, accolade details are not available.
