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    Filetti di Baccalà

    4.3 (89 reviews)
    ModerateFriterie, Roman
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Horrible, horrible, paste like batter, with uncooked fish

    Horrible restaurant, with very poor service, dry fish, 3/4 is a batter, with 1/4 fish, will never recommend this restaurant ever, there was no dipping sauce, we asked some olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and told them that we will pay for it, one of the waiter placed that on our table, and the other waiter came and picked it up and said this is not allowed, disgusting, completely dry bread, only words I have is "horrible"

    Best Fish Ever!
    Julie F.

    Experienced this Fish place on a walking food tour of Trastevere. This salted cod was cooked to perfection. If in Rome you must look this place up. I would definitely recommend and look forward to returning to eat more than one piece. No sauce needed! None. Yum!

    Angela M.

    Perfect! If you're not looking for it you might miss it, and what a shame that would be!! Went back twice during our short time in Rome. Not a huge menu but you don't need it bc the Filetti de baccala by itself is flawless. The puntarelles make a nice bitter/salty compliment though.

    Lorie P.

    This is a must stop when we go to Rome. The fish is so light & flaky with a "beer batter" type breading vs a bread crumb. There is no fishy taste. Their Roman salad has tender greens with a light tasty dressing. Highly recommended!!

    Suzie L.

    Baccala We came to this quirky little restaurant on the recommendation of an Italian fellow traveller and because we were looking for a change from pizza and pasta. The fried baccala was ok but there was a lot of batter so we thought that it was expensive for what it was. The service was a little off hand with the waiters whisking your plates away just as you swallowed your last mouthful of food! It was an interesting Roman experience but the food was not remarkable!

    Beers, fried Cod and green salad. All so good!
    Juan G.

    So simple, but so good! Fried Cod, but there is something that gives it a deeper flavor, an Umami! Traditional small Roman restaurant that serves other items. Along with great white and red house wines and a small list of Italian beers. Super friendly service in English. Great for lunch or a night cap.

    Filetto di Baccala (fried cod fillet)
    Shines G.

    Visited: Spring 2019 Ordered: Filetto di Baccala Thoughts: For take-out, we were directed to the back of the restaurant, where the kitchen is. There were a few people in line ahead of us, but we got served quickly. The fried cod fillet was crispy and delicious.

    Isabella B.

    The real name of this restaurant is "Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara". Fried cod in and of itself is not specifically Italian per se as it's evident in a lot of countries in Europe (UK, Portugal). It's a staple of Roman Jewish cuisine and you'll see many Romans eat it around Christmas or Lent. This is also a more popular Roman street food, and lucky for me, I accidentally found this place because 1) I was tired from walking the Colosseum and Roman Forum and wanted dinner near the hotel, 2) I wanted something lighter because I had pasta earlier for lunch and most importantly, 3) I was getting pasta fatigue. This is a filettaro, which means that they specialize in one thing: fried cod. No pasta, no pizza. Just fried cod (filetto di baccalà) and maybe some antipasti or salad if you want to complement that fried cod. Do keep in mind that you're in Rome, you're not going to see any chips with your fish! Service was very friendly. While I ordered in basic Italian, the server did a good job in describing the differences between the salads. He didn't need to apologize for his limited English, I thought he did a good job with the description! For about €15 I got a simple meal that included cod, a salad and a 40cl "birra alla spina" (beer on tap!). When you've had plenty of pasta and wine for the past several days it's always nice to try something *different* and this was much appreciated. - Fried cod: This is hands down the best cod I've ever eaten (and this was considering I went to Dublin the year before). It's decently sized with good cod/batter ratio. Best eaten on the spot (don't let it get cold) and best paired with a beer. - Puntarelle (di stagione): Roman's salad with anchovies and garlic. This salad is made with a seasonal green, which is always an endive but only mildly bitter. The dressing consisted simply of anchovy paste. I was trying to be good on consuming veggies on this trip. This simple veggie salad did the trick with the salty anchovy paste acting as a dressing, though I did add a little olive oil to flavor the leaves. - Birra alla spina: The Italian standard "Birra Moretti". A light lager a bit maltier than other lagers, it complements the cod quite well. This was surprisingly one of my two favorite meals in Rome due to the perfect execution of their fried cod. I highly recommend this if you want a budget-friendly meal that isn't pizza or to-go pasta.

    Delicious cod fillet.
    Herr K.

    This place is an ultimate hidden gem. Simply go for the fried cod, some white wine, and a salad. The cozy atmosphere, family-run, with the kitchen as part of the restaurant, is the whole experience. Cod fillets are wrapped in paper, and you eat them by hand. You are in the heart of Roma here! I have been here twice on two different trips to Rome, and I will return again someday.

    Rochelle Q.

    one of the stops for our food tour. what's cool is that there's just one item on the menu! so no need to stress on what to order haha. definitely a nice snack

    Mike F.

    According to locals and experienced travelers, the best restaurants in Rome are on the side streets. On my recent trip to the Eternal City, our Italian family friend, a food and wine aficionado, who has written books on the city's history and lived there for more than 50 years, ensured that we would only dine on the most delectable cuisine in town. When he planned a meal of fried cod, I had my reservations. "No one can fry a fish like an American," I thought. As I walked towards Filetti di Baccalà, tucked away on a lovely Roman side street, I could smell the wonderfully enticing aroma of fried cod. I was salivating, and I knew I was about to enjoy a meal I would remember for a lifetime. Filetti di Baccalà is a restaurant that can best be described as "homey." It is small but not cramped; it has a television playing soccer games, and its staff (who speak in a Roman dialect) is truly happy to see its customers. The place would make a great place to film a movie. After we took a seat in the middle of the restaurant, we were given rather unnecessary menus. We knew exactly what we wanted. Other than indicating my desire for a salad and a beer, it seemed a given that fried fish...and lots of fried fish, were headed my way. As the old adage says, "When in Rome, do as the Romans." Normally, when I eat fried fish, I use a knife and fork. In Rome, I wrapped it in a paper cone and used my hands. It certainly added to the fun of eating this piping hot treat. The bitter puntarelle Roman salad perfectly complemented the baccalà. Along with a nice helping of Italian bread, they create a meal fit for a Caesar on a plebian budget. If you find yourself in the Eternal City, go where the locals go: Filetti di Baccalà. Prego (in advance)!

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    So wonderful and delicious! Love this place and can't wait to go back for more! Food is excellent and service was perfecto!

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    A must visit in Rome. Try meatballs in oxtail sauce and wash it down with an Apperol spritz

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    The fish is delicious also the puntirella. It's nice to be able to get a piece of fish and walk down the street.

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    This was surprisingly one of my two favorite meals in Rome due to the perfect execution of their fried cod.

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