Tram Tram vs Il Pagliaccio
Both Tram Tram and Il pagliaccio are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Il pagliaccio ranks significantly higher than Tram Tram. Il pagliaccio is ranked #5 in Rome with endorsements from 8 reviews such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
Tram Tram
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Via dei Reti 44/46, 00153 Rome
From $28 /night
Fodor's
"The name refers to its proximity to the tram tracks, but could also describe its size, as it's narrow-narrow and often stuffed to the rafters-rafters."
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Frommer's
"Around the Basilica of San Lorenzo, this is a Roman dining oddity, an address rarely frequented by visitors but beloved by locals."
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DK Eyewitness
"Tram Tram is a boisterous, fun place to eat, far from the tourist trail."
Rough Guide
Star
"A grungy location but a cosy spot, this trendy, animated San Lorenzo restaurant servas Pugliese pasta dishes, fish and seafood and unusual salads."
Time Out
"Taking its name from its proximity to the tram tracks, this good-value nuova trattoria in San Lorenzo attracts a young crowd."
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Il Pagliaccio
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Via dei Banchi Vecchi 129a, 00186 Rome
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Cutting-edge Italian fusion cuisine has already hooked a crowd of regulars."
Fodor's
"Some of the most innovative interpretations of Roman fine dining can be found in this starkly chic restaurant on a backstreet between upscale Via Giulia and the popular Campo de' Fiori...."
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Insight Guides
"Chef Anthony Genovese’s smart little restaurant has a shortish but inventive menu incorporating international influences."
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a 16th-century building with elegant decor, this top restaurant offers inventive Italian cuisine."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This restaurant is a breath of modernity in the heart of Renaissance Rome. It is constantly on the lookout for new products, creating innovative dishes from traditional favourites."
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