Trattoria Romana

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Roman Trattoria in the Heart of Boca Raton

Since 1993, Trattoria Romana has built a reputation as one of South Florida's most enduring Italian restaurants. Situated in downtown Boca Raton within walking distance of the Boca Raton Resort, it draws guests from across the country and beyond — and keeps them coming back.

The space itself tells a story before a single dish arrives. Hand-hewn oak plank floors, vaulted brick archways, hand-waxed walls, and a grapevine trellis ceiling reflect the owner's own experience living in Rome. The atmosphere is specific, personal, and grounded in a real place — the kind of detail that separates a restaurant with genuine roots from one merely playing a theme.

What to Eat

The meal begins at the Antipasto Bar, where a selection of cured meats, imported cheeses, and fresh vegetables sets the tone. From there, the kitchen's Italian cooking takes center stage: house-made gnocchi, tender veal chops, and fresh yellowtail snapper are among the signature dishes that have defined the menu for decades. Save room for the house-made desserts and Ciambellini cookies, which close the meal on a quietly traditional note.

Bar Sorana and the Wine Program

The bar program carries the same sense of origin. Bar Sorana — named after the owner's hometown — is designed as a Roman-style taverna, offering specialty cocktails alongside a full bar. Drinks like the Via Veneto (Prosecco and Fragoli Strawberry Liquor with wild strawberries) and the Limoncello Collins (Malfy Italian Gin, fresh lemon juice, club soda and mint) bring an Italian sensibility to the cocktail list without forcing it.

The wine program earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2012, recognition that reflects both the depth of the list and its thoughtful curation. An extensive by-the-glass selection ensures the cellar is accessible whether you're ordering a quick dinner or settling in for the evening.

A Consistent Destination

Three decades in, Trattoria Romana remains what it set out to be: a serious Italian restaurant that doesn't need to reinvent itself. The combination of a carefully composed dining room, dishes rooted in Roman tradition, and a wine list that has earned independent recognition makes it a reliable choice for anyone in Boca Raton looking for Italian cooking done with conviction.