Alle Fratte di Trastevere

One again we went to this wonderfull place and had a brilliant night. We had pre booked the
trattoria by e mail prior to going to Rome and confirmed the day before by phone. 
All 23 of us went and the staff had prepared a section of the restaurant for us. The Antipasto was fantastic as were the main courses. Nothing was to much trouble for the staff......Once again a fantastic night was had and the value for money was excellent. 

Last year I hunted down this restaurant together with my family and ok it was early evening but the staff and the quality of food were fantastic. I found the staff to be helpful and friendly and with the house wine it was value for money. We are returning to Rome with family next week and again will make sure we vist this establishment. 

As far as food is concerned, one gets good value for the money. But for a restaurant to be mentioned on the Lonely Planet list might also have its obvious drawbacks. For Alle Fratte di Trastevere these drawbacks unfortunately are all too visible. Tourists poor in, and that means the management sees a possibility to make easy money. Seldom have I experienced such eagerness to get customers out to clear the tables for new ones. The waiters come for your dish long before it’s finished, and the bill is smacked on your table when you’re only half way through the dessert. Fortunately there are other places in Trastevere that combine good cooking with a minimum of service and politeness.