Spaghetti, carbonara, pesto, rigatoni, fettuccini, ravioli, marinara, and many others... Name it, and Rome has more than any ordinary tourist cares to barely keep track. If there is any place on earth where a true pasta connoisseur's acumen is tested, or one's cravings satisfied, Italy's capital city is a true pasta lover's paradise.

It is practically unthinkable to visit all pasta bistros in Rome within the limited tourist duration. So for those who wish a quick top 5 list, you may take note of the following restaurants mentioned below:   

Taverna Trilusa

This bistro is located at Politeama Street, open to the public from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The Taverna Trilusa is known for its award-winning recipes, specializing in premium dishes like the mimosa ravioli and buttered fettuccini fortified with 48-month old parmesan cheese. This classic Roman restaurant serves a three-course meal.

Roscioli

Open from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, this pasta restaurant in Giubonnari Street once started out as a traditional bakeshop. Their pasta specialty is a rigatoni chock full of parmesan cheese. Apart from pasta, they are also known for sumptuous bread, cured meats and other Kosher-friendly delights.

Pastaficio

Pastaficio is a famous pasta shop that also has a sister branch in Philadelphia, USA. Located at Croce Street, this homely market is open at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Although a store, this place also has a room for tables accommodating customers at lunch break. Their most popular dish is the gnocchi.  

Trattoria Da Danilo

This pasta restaurant sports a rustic red-brick interior - an appealing atmosphere for its diners. Located at Petrarca Street, this place is renowned for its signature carbonara. In fact, their reputation earned them several features in the local press. This place is open at 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM for lunch and 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM by dinner time.

Ciao Checca

Located at Firenze Square, Ciao Checca combines first-class Italian menu and its upbeat street food. Judging by its namesake 'checca,' this place is famous for adding their original unprocessed tomato paste in every pasta dish. The chefs are proud of their gluten-free menu. This bistro serves customers from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.