Checchino dal 1887

Typical Roman cuisine

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Checchino restaurant in Testaccio since 1887 for 6 generations.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
For reservations of at least 30 people in tables of maximum 6 people, the restaurant remains open exclusively even on closing days.
Restaurant opening hours
Lunch
from 12:30 to 15:00
Dinner

from 19:30 to 23:00

historic restaurant room

Checchino's classic dishes, since 1887

Welcome to the heart of Roman cuisine, where each dish tells a story of authentic flavors and centuries-old traditions. Our selection of traditional dishes is a tribute to Rome's rich culinary heritage, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients to provide you with an unforgettable gastronomic experience. After viewing this small preview, we invite you to explore our complete menu to discover all our specialties, from traditional dishes to new creative flavors.

Checchino's classic dishes, since 1887

Welcome to the heart of Roman cuisine, where each dish tells a story of authentic flavors and centuries-old traditions. Our selection of traditional dishes is a tribute to Rome's rich culinary heritage, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients to provide you with an unforgettable gastronomic experience. After viewing this small preview, we invite you to explore our complete menu to discover all our specialties, from traditional dishes to new creative flavors.

We are pleased to present our Seasonal Roman Cuisine Menu, a culinary journey that celebrates the authentic flavors of Rome, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

For lovers of tradition, a menu that includes the dishes that made "Checchino since 1887" famous

Our tasting menu of the month: a selection that will allow you to taste those dishes that celebrate the best of Roman cuisine.

We are proud to present our Buon Ricordo Restaurant Tasting Menu, a journey through the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine, prepared with passion and mastery by our chef.

Roman cuisine, with its thousand-year-old tradition and its explosion of authentic flavors, represents a true journey into the heart of Italian culture. But every dish, no matter how perfect, finds its maximum expression only when accompanied by the right wine. In this video, we will guide you on a refined food and wine journey, to discover the most harmonious pairings between the treasures of Roman cuisine and the wines that enhance every nuance.

A magical journey into the world of perfumes

Discover the novelty of Checchino since 1887: our Cocktail Bar CH 18 87. Here you can taste a refined selection of drinks that celebrate the art of mixology, of which we present a small selection. Each cocktail is made with fresh and high-quality ingredients to guarantee you an unparalleled sensory experience. Choose your cocktail according to your aromatic preferences for a complete sensory experience.

The so-called top notes of the olfactory pyramid are the lightest notes of a perfume. Characterized by a fresh evanescence, they are the olfactory notes derived mainly from citrus and aromatic accords. More generally, the absolute protagonists of this part of the pyramid are all the citrus fruits and, secondly, the aromatic herbs together with some "fresh" seeds and rhizomes, such as anise and ginger.

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The heart notes of the olfactory pyramid are composed of aromas that are more full-bodied than those of the top notes. These notes in perfumery represent the body of a perfume, they have a more varied aromatic range than the characteristic freshness of the top notes. These perfumes are characterized by floral, fruity, marine and green accords in which flowers such as Rose, Lily of the valley and Iris stand out, but also fruits such as Peach, Apricot, Pear and Apple and more carnal notes such as Vanilla and Tonka bean

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Base notes are the foundation of a fragrance. In Perfumery they represent those olfactory notes that express themselves for a longer time and that, so to speak, support the "scaffolding" of a perfume. In a broad sense, base note accords are characterized by warm and spicy aromas, but not only. In this part of the pyramid we find raw materials such as Cedar wood, Patchouli, Lavender, Geranium, pepper, Cinnamon but also Gourmand aromas such as Caramel, Coffee, Honey and Cocoa.

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A collection of cocktails not exclusively dedicated to a single aspect of the olfactory pyramid but that just like the perfumes fruit the pyramid in its entirety. as in a collection of perfumes you will find fresher or more broken more floral or lighter drinks that go to create our collection of Cocktail-Perfume. Cheers!

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I DON'T CARE ABOUT PERFUMES I JUST WANT A CLASSIC!

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We offer an exclusive selection of drinks and appetizers, with each pairing created to ensure a unique sensory experience. The flavors of our cocktails and aperitifs combine in perfect harmony. We invite you to explore the distinctive flavors of our carefully selected aperitifs and cocktails.

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A micro menu, available throughout 2025, dedicated to the rum of the French Caribbean, and specifically to the Appellation d’Origine Controllé Rhum de Martinique. Here you will find our recommendations for enjoying it in the best possible way.

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About Us
"Il Messaggero" awards Checchino dal 1887 for the cuisine of Quinto Quarto
Checchino dal 1887 in "The Observer", article by Jay Rayner
Checchino dal 1887 and the cuisine of the fifth quarter on the Messaggero
Checchino dal 1887 and his Roman-style artichoke in the magazine Zafferano.
Giorgio Forattini's visit
The visit of the athletes Cagnotto and Di Biasi
Checchino since 1887 also appreciated in China!
In Checchino's guestbook , a sketch by the master Guayasamin.
The Chinese artist Li Chevalier has also been on Checchino's guestbook
In his book, actor Stanley Tucci cites us as one of the finest restaurants in Rome

We are honored to share with you some of the articles and reviews that feature our restaurant. Our dedication to quality and culinary excellence has attracted the attention of many renowned food critics and publications. Here is a selection of the most notable reviews:

  • Gambero Rosso: "The undisputed kingdom of the fifth quarter, a cornerstone of Roman cuisine, Checchino has been an institution for over 150 years"
  • il Messaggero : "from sweetbreads to Pajata, protagonists of the robust Roman cuisine that has disappeared"
  • Corriere della Sera: "Renowned among lovers of Roman cuisine, Checchino confirms itself as a safe destination thanks to the historic management of the Mariani family"
  • La Repubblica : "A restaurant that represents the best of Italian cuisine, with dishes that tell a story."
  • Blog "Luciano Pignataro" : Rome Testaccio, Checchino since 1887, for 6 generations the outpost of the Fifth Quarter
  • Bibenda talks about our cellar and the historical value and conservation of wines

    These articles celebrate not only our dishes, but also the unique atmosphere and hospitality we offer our guests. We invite you to read the full reviews that you will find on our gallery page, to discover what makes our restaurant so special

Checchino dal 1887 - via di Monte Testaccio, 30 00153 Roma tel 0039 065743816 - 0039 3335855055 email: checchino_roma@tin.it.

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