Authentic flavours
Original recipes and meatballs made by hand, one by one, with carefully selected ingredients.
Rome · Montagnola · since 2015
Happiness is a meatball.
Rome’s first family-style meatball restaurant since 2015. Original recipes, a relaxed atmosphere and flavours that feel like home.
OFFICIAL FOODISH WINNER 2025
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Oggi e domani siamo al completo. Prima data disponibile per prenotare: a partire da lunedì 5/10.
Oggi e domani siamo al completo. Prima data disponibile per prenotare: a partire da lunedì 5/10.
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Oggi e domani siamo al completo. Prima data disponibile per prenotare: a partire da lunedì 5/10.
Oggi e domani siamo al completo. Prima data disponibile per prenotare: a partire da lunedì 5/10.
Our concept
What can you enjoy at Polpetteria Familiare?
A menu devoted to meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan meatballs, served alongside bruschetta made with homemade bread, hand-cut arrosticini, Italian wines and craft beer on tap.
Relaxed style
A cosy, informal and family-friendly restaurant with 40 indoor seats and an outdoor area.
Wine and beer
A thoughtful selection of Italian wines, eight taps and a traditional Angram English hand pump.
Born round
Meatballs as a way of life.
In 2015 we broke a classic grandmother’s rule — “never order meatballs at a restaurant” — and dedicated an entire place to this beloved dish.
- Experimenting without losing the flavours people know and love.
- An informal, independent and inclusive restaurant.
- A dining room largely created with reclaimed materials.
- A neighbourhood favourite in Montagnola.
Beer alert
Craft beer on tap.
Eight taps, an Angram English hand pump and a selection designed to pair with every meatball.
8craft beer taps
1English hand pump
40indoor seats
Guest reviews
A truly welcoming atmosphere.
★★★★★
“A simple, welcoming place with a genuine family atmosphere. Excellent meatballs, plenty of choice, good wines and beers, and very kind staff.”
Marco GentilucciGoogle review★★★★★
“I have lunch here almost every day: attentive service, quick and excellent food. Highly recommended.”
Ercole RinaldiGoogle review★★★★★
“Excellent meatballs. Definitely worth coming back.”
Giuliano De RossiGoogle review★★★★★
“Outstanding meatballs, a wide selection and fair prices. Booking is essential, even during the week.”
Mabel MussiniGoogle review★★★★★
“A warm, family-style restaurant with meatballs for every taste. The final touch: coffee made in a moka pot.”
Marina FriendsGoogle review★★★★★
“A wonderful meatball restaurant with an ever-evolving selection of dishes, wines and craft beers.”
Francesco GrazianoGoogle reviewWhere to find us
Rome, Montagnola.
Via Fontanellato 73, 00142 Roma
Monday–SaturdayOpen
Lunch12:30 – 15:00
Dinner19:30 – 00:00
