Lonely Planet

"It's far from refined with its dated decor and brusque service, but the typical Roman food hits the mark – try its trademark bucatini all’amatriciana (pasta with tomato, pancetta and chilli peppers) – and helpings are generous."

Livia Hengel

"The Food You Need To Try When In Rome: Bucatini all’Amatriciana at Da Bucatino - Be careful because you can make a mess slurping up the deliciousness of this dish – at Da Bucatino you’ll be handed a stylish bib to avoid any accidents!"

Maureen B. Fant

"The bucatini all'amatriciana, always on the menu for about $7, is without peer."

Marcella Scialla

"Here's where to eat the best amatriciana in Rome: Da Bucatino - The Roman menu oozes from every pore, but the real star is precisely the bucatini amatriciana."

Federica Rustico

"This rustic neighbourhood trattoria is the place locals go to for Roman fare. As you can imagine, the bucatini all’amatriciana are to die for in this place."

Francesca Bruzzese

"I sampled it in various restaurants in order to figure out who had the best recipe in Rome (answer: Da Bucatino in Testaccio)."

Amanda Ruggeri

"A favorite for classic Roman dishes like bucatini all'amatriciana."