No. 29 · Rome, Italy
Pierluigi
A seafood restaurant on a piazza near Via Giulia, which describes itself as Rome's first fish restaurant and dates itself to 1938. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Quick answer
Pierluigi is at Piazza de' Ricci 144, Rome. Book online through the official reservations page. Order the whole fish and raw seafood, and pair it with Vermentino di Gallura or Fiano di Avellino.
- Address
- Piazza de' Ricci 144, 00186 Rome
- How to book
- Book online through the official reservations page.
- Hours
- Every day, lunch 12:00–14:30 and dinner 19:00–23:30.
- Price
- Main dishes around €32–35 on the current menu (e.g. squid tagliatelle €32, amberjack tartare €35); shellfish sold by weight.
Price source: Pierluigi official menu
What to order
Fish of the day
Ask what came in and how they'd cook it.
Raw seafood
Oysters and crudo are priced per piece or by weight.
Squid tagliatelle
Squid cut like pasta, with basil pesto and almond.
Larry's tip: Book a piazza table for dinner in good weather; it's the reason to go.
Wine pairing
- Vermentino di Gallura — Coastal white built for raw fish.
- Fiano di Avellino — A fuller white for whole roasted fish.
Best wine for seafood · Wine Pairing 101 · Larry's sausage and peppers
Details checked against the restaurant's own website on 2026-10-16. Hours, prices and booking rules change — confirm on the official site before you go.