Da Tullio
Roman · Trevi, Rome
Restaurant in Rome, Italy
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Old-Guard Roman Table
Chef
Various
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Da Tullio is a practical Roman pick for travelers who want cuisine-led dining without a difficult reservation chase. Choose it for an easy-to-plan lunch or dinner near central Rome; cross-shop CiPASSO for a clearer €€ reference point or Da Danilo if the brief is firmly classic Roman trattoria.
About Da Tullio
Da Tullio is a Roman restaurant in Rome with a direct appeal: consider it when the priority is Roman cuisine rather than a heavily staged dining format. The profile is concise but useful: Roman cooking, smart-casual dress, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, Opinionated About Dining recognition in 2025 and 2026.
The case for booking is strongest if Roman cooking is the point of the meal. If specific dishes, prices, seating capacity, or chef-owner details matter to the plan, check those practical points directly before booking.
A Roman choice for depth, not theater
Rome has many dining rooms competing for attention, but the reason to consider Da Tullio is simpler: it serves Roman cuisine and has Opinionated About Dining recognition, including Casual in Europe in 2025, Newly Added European Restaurants in 2026, Casual in Europe Recommended in 2026. For travelers building a food-focused Rome itinerary, it can sit naturally alongside other Rome dining research and our full Rome restaurants guide.
Da Tullio is open Monday through Saturday for lunch from 12:30 to 3 PM and dinner from 7:30 to 11 PM, it is closed on Sunday. For price range, seat count, phone details, dietary policy, delivery service, or take-out service, confirm any practical needs directly before going.
Who should choose it over the obvious alternatives
Choose Da Tullio if the group wants Roman cuisine in Rome and is comfortable with a smart-casual restaurant where the key appeal is cuisine, hours, dress code, recognition rather than an elaborate published format. It is also a reasonable candidate for diners who prefer to compare a few Roman options before committing.
For another Rome option to compare, CiPASSO belongs on the shortlist, Da Danilo, La Ciambella, Osteria Da Fortunata, Poldo e Gianna Osteria are other names to consider when narrowing a Rome dining plan. Travelers comparing the meal with the rest of the city can also pair this restaurant search with broader Rome research.
The verdict: book Da Tullio when the goal is a Roman meal in Rome backed by OAD recognition and useful lunch-and-dinner hours from Monday to Saturday. Do not choose it because of claims about specific dishes, prices, seating, or a particular service style unless you have confirmed those details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Via di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 26, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
- Website
- tullioristorante.it
- Phone
- +39 06 481 8564
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Da Tullio reads like a classic Roman trattoria that values repeat local custom over passing footfall. Situated on a meaningful Tridente street just off the Spanish Steps, the room is quietly confident rather than performative: tables are arranged with the expectation of returning guests, and the kitchen keeps its focus on Roman canon rather than theatrical innovation. The atmosphere leans warm and lived-in, a place where the neighbourhood still claims ownership and where the meal is as much about company and ritual as it is about individual plates.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for milestone evenings and slow dinners. The copy explicitly positions Da Tullio for birthdays, reunions and anniversaries, and the house format assumes a table that will linger for at least two hours. It suits visitors who want to feel embedded in Roman dining rhythms—ordering wine by the carafe, sharing substantial classics and allowing the meal to unfold without rush. Expect to use it for special-occasion dinners, intimate celebrations and any evening when time is part of the plan.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the Roman and hearty signature dishes the room champions: veal chops, osso buco and truffle tagliatelle are highlighted as standouts. The description also cites staples of the Roman table—cacio e pepe and carbonara—which are appropriate here. Given the format, order plates to share and bring a bottle or a carafe of wine; the house is built for extended, paced dining rather than quick turns. Prioritise the richer, tradition-grounded mains for true expression of the kitchen's strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic with dim lighting in the preferred old room, cozy and nostalgic atmosphere served by formal white-jacketed staff.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- veal chops
- osso buco
- truffle tagliatelle
Planning details
Location
Via di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 26, 00187 Roma RM, Italy · Directions
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Da Tullio is easiest to justify when booking friction matters. Compared with Poldo e Gianna Osteria, which has a clear € price signal, it is less useful as a value-led pick because no price range is listed. Compared with CiPASSO at €€, it feels like the more flexible choice if the priority is simply securing a credible Roman meal without over-planning.
La Ciambella is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a more clearly premium Roman meal, given its €€€ tier. Osteria Da Fortunata and Da Danilo are better fits for diners who want a more familiar Roman-osteria lane. Da Tullio sits in the practical middle: credible, easy to plan, better for a food-focused meal than for a high-drama night out.
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Compare Da Tullio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Tullio | Rome | Roman | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 OAD Casual in Europe | ; |
| Poldo e Gianna Osteria | Rome | Roman | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | € |
| CiPASSO | Rome | Roman | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| La Ciambella | Rome | Roman | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Osteria Da Fortunata | Rome | Roman | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5852024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6382023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Da Danilo | Rome | Roman | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5162024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6552023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Da Tullio good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion is centered on Roman cuisine rather than a highly formal or highly produced dining experience. Da Tullio offers Roman cuisine in Rome, has a smart-casual dress code, serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, has Opinionated About Dining recognition in 2025 and 2026.
Can Da Tullio accommodate groups?
Is Da Tullio good for solo dining?
It may suit a solo diner who wants Roman cuisine in Rome during the listed lunch or dinner hours. Solo diners should book or confirm in the usual way, especially if counter or bar seating matters.
What should I order at Da Tullio?
Order around the Roman focus and ask the restaurant what is recommended that day.
What are alternatives to Da Tullio in Rome?
CiPASSO, Da Danilo, La Ciambella, Osteria Da Fortunata, Poldo e Gianna Osteria are useful names to compare when planning a meal in Rome. Keep the comparison practical: check current hours, availability, menu details, the kind of meal you want before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Da Tullio?
Da Tullio serves both lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday: 12:30 to 3 PM and 7:30 to 11 PM. It is closed on Sunday. Choose lunch or dinner based on your schedule.
