What to order at Da Cesare al Casaletto

Must order
The fried cacio e pepe cup, polpette di bollito, and a quartino of house red.
Signature dishes
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Polpette di bollito, Coda alla vaccinara
Editor tip
Take tram 8 from Trastevere to the end of the line. Book a week ahead for Sunday lunch.
CuisineRoman Trattoria
Price€€
NeighborhoodTrastevere
HoursThu-Tue 12:30-15:00, 19:30-23:00, Wed closed
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Location

Address: Via del Casaletto 45, 00151 Roma, Rome

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