ABOUT US

A STORY OF
FRIENDSHIP

Life-long friends and business partners, Nicolas Vaporidis and Alessandro Grappelli, have steered Taverna Trastevere to success in a mere few years. Nestled in Clapham, London since 2019, they welcome you with attentive and courteous service, devoid of pretension, ensuring guests are the real protagonists of the culinary show created every day by their staff. Their passion for Roman cuisine is something that has always united them. Every day, they bring traditional ingredients, carefully selected from the best markets in Rome, to the table in a four-hand menu designed for a unique gastronomic experience, recreating the authentic, magical atmosphere of the artistic and cosmopolitan Trastevere district. Without realising it, you’ll be swept away by a wave of Romanity that warms your heart, making you feel as if you’re in the eternal city despite the distance.

the owners
the interior decor of the restaurant

ABOUT US

A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP

Life-long friends and business partners, Nicolas Vaporidis and Alessandro Grappelli, have steered Taverna Trastevere to success in a mere few years. Nestled in Clapham, London since 2019, they welcome you with attentive and courteous service, devoid of pretension, ensuring guests are the real protagonists of the culinary show created every day by their staff. Their passion for Roman cuisine is something that has always united them. Every day, they bring traditional ingredients, carefully selected from the best markets in Rome, to the table in a four-hand menu designed for a unique gastronomic experience, recreating the authentic, magical atmosphere of the artistic and cosmopolitan Trastevere district. Without realising it, you’ll be swept away by a wave of Romanity that warms your heart, making you feel as if you’re in the eternal city despite the distance.

the owners
the interior decor of the restaurant

ABOUT US

A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP

Life-long friends and business partners, Nicolas Vaporidis and Alessandro Grappelli, have steered Taverna Trastevere to success in a mere few years. Nestled in Clapham, London since 2019, they welcome you with attentive and courteous service, devoid of pretension, ensuring guests are the real protagonists of the culinary show created every day by their staff. Their passion for Roman cuisine is something that has always united them. Every day, they bring traditional ingredients, carefully selected from the best markets in Rome, to the table in a four-hand menu designed for a unique gastronomic experience, recreating the authentic, magical atmosphere of the artistic and cosmopolitan Trastevere district. Without realising it, you’ll be swept away by a wave of Romanity that warms your heart, making you feel as if you’re in the eternal city despite the distance.

the owners
interior decor of the restaurant

ABOUT US

A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP

Life-long friends and business partners, Nicolas Vaporidis and Alessandro Grappelli, have steered Taverna Trastevere to success in a mere few years. Nestled in Clapham, London since 2019, they welcome you with attentive and courteous service, devoid of pretension, ensuring guests are the real protagonists of the culinary show created every day by their staff.

Their passion for Roman cuisine is something that has always united them. Every day, they bring traditional ingredients, carefully selected from the best markets in Rome, to the table in a four-hand menu designed for a unique gastronomic experience, recreating the authentic, magical atmosphere of the artistic and cosmopolitan Trastevere district.

Without realizing it, you’ll be swept away by a wave of Romanity that warms your heart, making you feel as if you’re in the eternal city despite the distance.

the owners
beefsteak
chef

THE CHEF

ROMAN DISHES
CREATED BY
A ROMAN HEART

Chef Ivano Paolucci, a Roman at heart but with international flair, is adept at preparing typical dishes that never compromise on quality ingredients and taste. His balance of flavours and Italian roots are his winning elements. Boasting an exceptional knowledge of cooking times, methods, and techniques, each of his dishes is a sensory journey, where flavours and aromas harmoniously blend, providing a gastronomic tour of iconic traditional dishes. Flair, creativity, curiosity, and experimentation define his twenty-three years of relentless work, ingenuity, and invaluable experience, enriching his professional repertoire. The dishes are presented with attention to detail but never distorted in terms of ingredients and flavours, to preserve and convey the true essence of Roman cuisine.

THE CHEF

ROMAN DISHES CREATED
BY A ROMAN HEART

Chef Ivano Paolucci, a Roman at heart but with international flair, is adept at preparing typical dishes that never compromise on quality ingredients and taste. His balance of flavors and Italian roots are his winning elements. Boasting an exceptional knowledge of cooking times, methods, and techniques, each of his dishes is a sensory journey, where flavors and aromas harmoniously blend, providing a gastronomic tour of iconic traditional dishes. Flair, creativity, curiosity, and experimentation define his twenty-three years of relentless work, ingenuity, and invaluable experience, enriching his professional repertoire. The dishes are presented with attention to detail but never distorted in terms of ingredients and flavors, to preserve and convey the true essence of Roman cuisine.

beefsteak
chef

THE CHEF

ROMAN DISHES CREATED BY A ROMAN HEART

Chef Ivano Paolucci, a Roman at heart but with international flair, is adept at preparing typical dishes that never compromise on quality ingredients and taste. His balance of flavours and Italian roots are his winning elements. Boasting an exceptional knowledge of cooking times, methods, and techniques, each of his dishes is a sensory journey, where flavours and aromas harmoniously blend, providing a gastronomic tour of iconic traditional dishes. Flair, creativity, curiosity, and experimentation define his twenty-three years of relentless work, ingenuity, and invaluable experience, enriching his professional repertoire. The dishes are presented with attention to detail but never distorted in terms of ingredients and flavours, to preserve and convey the true essence of Roman cuisine.

a mouth-watering, grilled steak
chef

THE CHEF

ROMAN DISHES CREATED BY A ROMAN HEART

Chef Ivano Paolucci, a Roman at heart but with international flair, is adept at preparing typical dishes that never compromise on quality ingredients and taste. His balance of flavors and Italian roots are his winning elements. Boasting an exceptional knowledge of cooking times, methods, and techniques, each of his dishes is a sensory journey, where flavors and aromas harmoniously blend, providing a gastronomic tour of iconic traditional dishes.

Flair, creativity, curiosity, and experimentation define his twenty-three years of relentless work, ingenuity, and invaluable experience, enriching his professional repertoire. The dishes are presented with attention to detail but never distorted in terms of ingredients and flavors, to preserve and convey the true essence of Roman cuisine.

chef
hand-cut guanciale (cheek lard - a more savory version of classic bacon)
carbonara and red wine
the sprinkling of Parmesan on a carbonara

OUR BEST SELLER

LA CARBONARA

La Carbonara is, without a doubt, our restaurant’s best seller. A dish rich in aromas and flavours, with a harmony of colours that blend perfectly, it is a true culinary pleasure, an emblem of Roman cuisine that’s worth tasting at least once in a lifetime. Its traditional recipe uses just a few simple ingredients, but combined in the right way, they create a true symphony of flavour.

The fresh homemade tonnarello, the crispy guanciale, the sprinkle of Pecorino Romano DOP, together with our mantecatura, will delight your palate. The choice of high-quality ingredients all sourced from Rome and the faithful adherence to the original recipe, without variations or compromises, is of paramount importance to us in order to achieve the best result.

hand-cut guanciale (cheek lard - a more savory version of classic bacon)
carbonara and red wine
the sprinkling of Parmesan on a carbonara

OUR BEST SELLER

LA CARBONARA

La Carbonara is, without a doubt, our restaurant’s best seller. A dish rich in aromas and flavours, with a harmony of colours that blend perfectly, it is a true culinary pleasure, an emblem of Roman cuisine that’s worth tasting at least once in a lifetime. Its traditional recipe uses just a few simple ingredients, but combined in the right way, they create a true symphony of flavour.

The fresh homemade tonnarello, the crispy guanciale, the sprinkle of Pecorino Romano DOP, together with our mantecatura, will delight your palate. The choice of high-quality ingredients all sourced from Rome and the faithful adherence to the original recipe, without variations or compromises, is of paramount importance to us in order to achieve the best result.

OUR BEST SELLER

LA

CARBONARA

La Carbonara is, without a doubt, our restaurant’s best seller. A dish rich in aromas and flavours, with a harmony of colours that blend perfectly, it is a true culinary pleasure, an emblem of Roman cuisine that’s worth tasting at least once in a lifetime. Its traditional recipe uses just a few simple ingredients, but combined in the right way, they create a true symphony of flavour.

The fresh homemade tonnarello, the crispy guanciale, the sprinkle of Pecorino Romano DOP, together with our mantecatura, will delight your palate. The choice of high-quality ingredients all sourced from Rome and the faithful adherence to the original recipe, without variations or compromises, is of paramount importance to us in order to achieve the best result.

hand-cut guanciale (cheek lard - a more savory version of classic bacon)
carbonara and red wine
a creamy carbonara

OUR BEST SELLER

LA

CARBONARA

La Carbonara is, without a doubt, our restaurant’s best seller. A dish rich in aromas and flavours, with a harmony of colours that blend perfectly, it is a true culinary pleasure, an emblem of Roman cuisine that’s worth tasting at least once in a lifetime. Its traditional recipe uses just a few simple ingredients, but combined in the right way, they create a true symphony of flavour.

The fresh homemade tonnarello, the crispy guanciale, the sprinkle of Pecorino Romano DOP, together with our mantecatura, will delight your palate. The choice of high-quality ingredients all sourced from Rome and the faithful adherence to the original recipe, without variations or compromises, is of paramount importance to us in order to achieve the best result.

expert pizza-maker working on the dough

A long-rising dough prepared
by the skilled hands of a master pizza maker.

a pizza is being baked in a wood oven.

Low and “scrocchiarella” (crispy), rigorously made
according to the Roman tradition.

sprinkling of fresh, seasonal toppings on pizza

Made only with Italian ingredients,
freshly selected.

slicing a pizza

A mouth-watering bite,
unmistakably Roman.

OUR PRIDE

LA PIZZA

A long-rising dough prepared by the skilled hands of a master pizza maker. Made only with Italian ingredients, freshly selected. Low and “scrocchiarella” (crispy), rigorously made according to the Roman tradition. A mouth-watering bite, unmistakably Roman. This is our Pizza.

a pizza is being baked in a wood oven.
slicing a pizza

OUR PRIDE

LA PIZZA

A long-rising dough prepared by the skilled hands of a master pizza maker. Made only with Italian ingredients, freshly selected. Low and “scrocchiarella” (crispy), rigorously made according to the Roman tradition. A mouth-watering bite, unmistakably Roman. This is our Pizza.

OUR MISSION

RESPECTING ITALIAN TRADITION

We believe that the beauty of Roman cuisine lies in its simplicity and in the quality of the ingredients used. Our service is designed to reflect this philosophy, emphasizing the gastronomic experience and the pleasure of sharing unique moments at the table. We strive to offer true Roman cuisine, respecting Italian traditions, from fresh homemade pasta to authentic recipes of Roman dishes, without variation. Also not to be missed, for its crunchiness, is the Roman pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, an original method that enhances its essence, fragrance, and flavour.

a hand holding a plate

OUR MISSION

RESPECTING ITALIAN TRADITION

We believe that the beauty of Roman cuisine lies in its simplicity and in the quality of the ingredients used. Our service is designed to reflect this philosophy, emphasizing the gastronomic experience and the pleasure of sharing unique moments at the table. We strive to offer true Roman cuisine, respecting Italian traditions, from fresh homemade pasta to authentic recipes of Roman dishes, without variation. Also not to be missed, for its crunchiness, is the Roman pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, an original method that enhances its essence, fragrance, and flavour.

a hand holding a plate

OUR MISSION

RESPECTING ITALIAN TRADITION

We believe that the beauty of Roman cuisine lies in its simplicity and in the quality of the ingredients used. Our service is designed to reflect this philosophy, emphasizing the gastronomic experience and the pleasure of sharing unique moments at the table. We strive to offer true Roman cuisine, respecting Italian traditions, from fresh homemade pasta to authentic recipes of Roman dishes, without variation. Also not to be missed, for its crunchiness, is the Roman pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, an original method that enhances its essence, fragrance, and flavour.

a hand holding a plate

OUR MISSION

RESPECTING ITALIAN TRADITION

We believe that the beauty of Roman cuisine lies in its simplicity and in the quality of the ingredients used. Our service is designed to reflect this philosophy, emphasizing the gastronomic experience and the pleasure of sharing unique moments at the table. We strive to offer true Roman cuisine, respecting Italian traditions, from fresh homemade pasta to authentic recipes of Roman dishes, without variation. Also not to be missed, for its crunchiness, is the Roman pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, an original method that enhances its essence, fragrance, and flavour.

a hand holding a plate

OUR DRINKS

A MEAL IS NEVER COMPLETE
WITHOUT A DRINK

Our barman has put together a selection of cocktails that ara both creative and inspired by the great classics. You can choose between sweet and fruity tones or let yourself be tempted by a more intense and decisive mix that will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Those who prefer soft drinks will be delighted to discover our refreshing options with fresh, quality ingredients. For beer lovers, we offer a choice of the best Italian breweries to pair with the dishes you like most from our menu. Our culinary passion also extends to good wine and we are sure that in our menu you will find something special to enrich your meal. Our selection of drinks has been designed to offer you a unique and complete taste experience. We are waiting for you!

OUR DRINKS

A MEAL IS NEVER COMPLETE
WITHOUT A DRINK

Our barman has put together a selection of cocktails that ara both creative and inspired by the great classics. You can choose between sweet and fruity tones or let yourself be tempted by a more intense and decisive mix that will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Those who prefer soft drinks will be delighted to discover our refreshing options with fresh, quality ingredients. For beer lovers, we offer a choice of the best Italian breweries to pair with the dishes you like most from our menu. Our culinary passion also extends to good wine and we are sure that in our menu you will find something special to enrich your meal. Our selection of drinks has been designed to offer you a unique and complete taste experience. We are waiting for you!

drinks

OUR DRINKS

A MEAL IS NEVER COMPLETE
WITHOUT A DRINK

Our barman has put together a selection of cocktails that ara both creative and inspired by the great classics. You can choose between sweet and fruity tones or let yourself be tempted by a more intense and decisive mix that will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Those who prefer soft drinks will be delighted to discover our refreshing options with fresh, quality ingredients.

For beer lovers, we offer a choice of the best Italian breweries to pair with the dishes you like most from our menu. Our culinary passion also extends to good wine and we are sure that in our menu you will find something special to enrich your meal. Our selection of drinks has been designed to offer you a unique and complete taste experience.

We are waiting for you!

cocktail drinks

OUR DRINKS

A MEAL IS NEVER COMPLETE
WITHOUT A DRINK

Our barman has put together a selection of cocktails that ara both creative and inspired by the great classics. You can choose between sweet and fruity tones or let yourself be tempted by a more intense and decisive mix that will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Those who prefer soft drinks will be delighted to discover our refreshing options with fresh, quality ingredients.

For beer lovers, we offer a choice of the best Italian breweries to pair with the dishes you like most from our menu. Our culinary passion also extends to good wine and we are sure that in our menu you will find something special to enrich your meal. Our selection of drinks has been designed to offer you a unique and complete taste experience.

We are waiting for you!

ONLINE RESERVATION

BOOK A TABLE

Leave London for a night and enjoy a Roman stay with wonderful food and drinks.

Don’t forget to bring a friend, the more the merreir!

ONLINE RESERVATION

BOOK A TABLE

Leave London for a night and enjoy a Roman stay with wonderful food and drinks. Don’t forget to bring a friend, the more the merrier!

ONLINE RESERVATION

BOOK A TABLE

Leave London for a night and enjoy a Roman stay with wonderful food and drinks.

Don’t forget to bring a friend, the more the merrier!

plate of cured meats
amatriciana

ONLINE RESERVATION

BOOK A TABLE

Leave London for a night and enjoy a Roman stay with wonderful food and drinks.

Don’t forget to bring a friend, the more the marreir!

saffron risotto with slow cooked meat
breaded veal cutlet

ONLINE RESERVATION

BOOK A TABLE

Leave London for a night and enjoy a Roman stay with wonderful food and drinks.

Don’t forget to bring a friend, the more the merrier!