When talking about fish and Roman cuisine, baccalà is undoubtedly the star ingredient. This dried and salted cod is revived by a long soak (at least 24 hours but often more) in cold water before being used in a number of traditional Jewish dishes, the most famous of which is filetti di baccalà. These battered and deep-fried fillets are the specialty of Dar Filettaro near Campo de’ Fiori in the historical centre.

After sidestepping waiters luring you in for an overpriced aperitivo, stop for dinner at Dar Filettaro in Campo de' Fiori. It’s our pick for Rome’s iconic baccalà, the massive filet of fried salted cod. Even though the setting is laid back, their fish is anything but casual: so tender yet crispy, you might wake up the Pope with every bite.

Il filettaro si trova dietro Campo de’ Fiori, perfetto esempio di come al centro di Roma non ci siano solo locali turistici ma anche proposte veraci degne della Roma più autentica. Per assaggiare questa specialità le opzioni sono due: ci si può sedere all’interno per un menu più variegato sempre con costi contenuti e qualità ottima (alici con burro, 6 euro) oppure si può fare la fila per portare via l’agognatissimo filetto di baccalà fritto (5 euro). Dar filettaro, Largo dei Librari 88, Roma.

A tiny, but tantalizing hole-in-the-wall full of Italians, Dar Filettaro offers some of Rome’s best, but lesser known street food; the deliciously fried ‘bacala’ or cod. The menu is cheap and small, basically consisting of just fried fish, a few vegetable dishes, fresh bread, and several beers and house wines. Try the ‘ puntarelle’ salad, which is a crunchy endive type green tossed in an olive oil, anchovy, and lemon dressing.

Dar Filettaro (Largo dei Librari 88): Located on the same square as Rome’s cutest tiny church by Campo de’ Fiori, Dar Filettaro does one thing and does it well. Here is where you can find the best fried fish in Rome – breaded cod fillets – also known as filetti di baccalà. Pay at the counter, and walk to the back, where you can wait at the kitchen door for your €5 filetto from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm, every day but Sunday.

Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara is a Trattoria where you can eat the “filetti di baccala’” (fried little slices of cod), one of the best fast food in Rome you can also eat on the go. They also have many starters, salads, the “puntarelle” I wrote about in “ Delicious Food and Drinks to Try in Rome”, and some desserts. All the portions are small, so you can try different dishes without feeling too full.

If you feel like taking a stroll through Campo di Fiori with a paper-wrapped piece of fried fish, swing by Piazza Santa Barbara and Dar Filettaro (Largo dei Librari, 88). You can carry your goods away or sit and enjoy this bustling Roman hole in the wall. Either way, I encourage you to look at the back of the restaurant where the cooks tirelessly toil away frying fish in the tiny kitchen.

Fried fish may not be the first thing you think of when looking for cheap places to eat in Rome, but after tasting this version, you will. Filetti di Baccalà, the signature dish at Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara, is battered and fried salt cod. It’s a very popular dish in Rome, whereas other versions of fried cod proliferate in many of Italy’s Mediterranean neighbors.

Dar Filettaro is a Roman osteria located next to Campo dei Fiori, open since the 1950s. The most popular choice on the menu is the filetti di baccala (fried cod fish). Other popular options on the menu includeacciughe con burro (anchovies with butter) puntarelle (a type of chicory with a pleasant bitter taste) and fried zucchini (courgettes).

Dar Filettaro's menu is fairly limited but the choices that they do have are delicious. They specialize in fried fish called filetti di baccalà which is always served fresh and cooked to perfection. The dish is popular among many Roman restaurants, but if you want to try the best filetti di baccalà in the city you should go here.

In Largo dei Librari, not far from Campo de’ Fiori, one of the city’s most picturesque squares, you can enjoy the famous fried cod fillets. In addition to this quintessential street food, the small trattoria offers another local delicacy: garlic and anchovy puntarelle. It is open daily -except Sundays- from 5:30 pm to 11:10 pm.

Dar Filettaro for great battered cod, Remo or la Gatta Mangiona for delicious pizza, Gelateria dei Gracchi for lovely ice cream. Markets such as the Mercato Centrale in Termini, the Cooldiretti Market in Circo Massimo or the Testaccio Market are great spots and offer a great variety of food and ingredients.

Cod is eaten all over Italy, usually in the form of stockfish. The preparation varies by region, and the Roman specialty are the filetti di baccala, soaked and desalinated bars in a thick layer of deep-fat fryer. Many restaurants have them as an appetizer, but at this address it is the main dish.

Explore this idyllic area and make sure you also visit Dar Filettaro, a wonderful local trattoria. Sample some filetti di baccalà aka fried cod fillets with a crispy golden exterior and tender flaky fish inside which are a mouthwatering Trastevere specialty.

For a taste of authentic Roman street food, Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara is a must-visit. This historic eatery is famous for its filetto di baccalà, a traditional Roman-Jewish dish of fried cod fillets that has been delighting taste buds for generations.

This is a kind of Trattoria where you can eat the " filetti di baccala'" (fried little slices of cod). They also have many starters, salads (they have the "puntarelle" I talked about in "28 Delicious Food and Drinks to Try in Rome") and some desserts.

If you’re looking for traditional, old-school, and authentic, Dar Filettaro is the spot. We even make a stop here on our Rome food tour. You may walk in and say, “These guys really try hard to make this place look old-school Italian!

At Dar Filettaro you must try the baccalà fritto, a traditional Roman snack: the flaky fillets are dipped in a heavy egg batter, fried, and served piping hot.