How much does the Il Pagliaccio menu cost?
From €230 for the Scintille tasting menu to €330 for the Parallels Experience menu, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Circus tasting menu9 courses | €270 | €540 |
| Scintille tasting menu6 courses | €230 | €460 |
| Parallels Experience menu10 courses | €330 | €660 |
Every figure is for one guest. Italian menu prices include VAT and usually service, though some hotel restaurants add 10%. Many restaurants also charge a cover (coperto) of about €3–€12, which isn't counted here. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with Il Pagliaccio before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Il Pagliaccio?
The Scintille tasting menu, at €230 per person for 6 courses. That’s €40 less than the Circus tasting menu.
- Scintille tasting menu €2306 courses · A six-course surprise menu; drinks not included; also at Saturday lunch · €40 less than the Circus tasting menu
- Enoteca La Torre €250The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Rome, Modern European
How to book at Il Pagliaccio
Book online on TheFork or by phone on +39 06 6880 9595.
- When tables are releasedOnline through TheFork from the restaurant's website (separate pages for the main room and the Parallels private room), or by phone or email. A credit card is needed, but nothing is charged when booking.
- Where to bookBook on TheFork Or call +39 06 6880 9595.
- CancellationsFree to cancel or change up to 48 hours before, by email only ([email protected]). Later cancellations, no-shows and fewer guests than booked are charged €200 a person.
- Groups and private eventsThe Parallels private room takes up to six guests, with its own 10-course menu (€330) and service. Small dogs are allowed only there, once the booking office confirms.
From Il Pagliaccio’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children and opening hours at Il Pagliaccio
What is the dress code at Il Pagliaccio?
No strict dress code. Smart casual at lunch and elegant casual at dinner; no shorts, flip-flops, T-shirts or trainers.
Can you take children to Il Pagliaccio?
Children over 5 are welcome. Mention younger children when booking; the restaurant decides whether to accept them.
When is Il Pagliaccio open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Fri 19:30–21:00Sat 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:00Sun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Il Pagliaccio’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Il Pagliaccio: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Il Pagliaccio have?
Two. Il Pagliaccio holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 37 two-star restaurants in Italy. It has held them every year since 2009.
Who is the chef at Il Pagliaccio?
The head chef is Anthony Genovese.
Where does Il Pagliaccio rank on critics’ lists?
Il Pagliaccio is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Address
- Via dei Banchi Vecchi 129/a, Rome, 00186Open in Google Maps
Is Il Pagliaccio expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its €270 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 3 two-star dinner menus in Rome with a published price. The middle price is €270, which it matches.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enoteca La TorrePrati | Modern European | €250 | €250 | – |
| Il PagliaccioCentro Storico | Creative | €270 | €230 | – |
| AcquolinaCentro Storico | Creative | €280 | – | €200 |
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Sources Restaurant: ristoranteilpagliaccio.com. Stars: Il Pagliaccio in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).