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    Alfredo alla Scrofa

    3.3 (236 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Mediterranean, Seafood
    Open • 12:30 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Emmanuel T.

    Not sure. Why so many bad reviews. I had great customer service. Table side Alfredo was delicious! ( best dish in the house) steak was great and risotto! Cocktails I had was great. Even bartender came by and check how I was requesting my drink. Approved by @bigbeanbites. Love the restaurant ambiance with all the photos and nice bar.

    Michael C.

    We ordered seabass, fettuccine Alfredo, and grilled vegetables with a bottle of red wine. The fettuccine was great with the truffle shavings! They also prepared the fettuccine with cheese table side, which made for a nice visual treat. I enjoyed their fettuccine as it was very thin and the truffle shavings really took it up a notch! I would highly recommend having it with the truffles! I personally really enjoyed their sea bass! It also came with a crisp skin left on top of the seabass, which gave it more of a crunch to better complement the seabass itself! Wonderful dish! Service was very attentive throughout the whole evening! The noise level was moderate depending on the number of tables seated during your meal. It was a full house while I was there so conversations were a little difficult at times. They also have walls of photos of famous people that have dined at their restaurant. Certainly a nice conversation starter while you wait for your meal to arrive.

    Classic Alfredo
    Ace A.

    Food here is amazing! I went to eat all over Italy and this restaurant has to be one of my top 5. Service is immaculate and the food is great tasting as well. The price however, is bit on the higher side. My favorite thing about here is their home made olive oil. Their olive oil is probably the best olive oil I ever tasted! Gives a kick of sweet and savory at the same time. Good job Alfredo alla Scrofa!

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    Paul K.

    I stumbled across Alfredo alla Scrofa on my first visit to Rome 11 years ago. I remember the tableside Fettuccine Alfredo preparation being amazing. I remember the waiter preparing my Alfredo tableside using a lot of butter and other ingredients and mixing it all in front of me. The performance was memorable. Enough so that I desired to return here with my family to share in this experience. We came this time with a group of four. We all ordered the legendary Fettuccine Alfredo and this time the waiter preparing our Alfredo simply added cheese and pasta water to the pasta and mixed it up and served it. Disappointing. This would have been a 5 star review but I downgraded Alfredo alla Scrofa to 3 stars due to their shortening and cheapening that experience and the value you get for the price paid. Also in the value paid consideration is the actual price paid for your meal. This place is fairly pricey for just pasta in Rome. At 25 Euro per person for this dish with not even complimentary bread included, it makes for a bad deal. Was the Alfredo good? Yes. Even better than most I've tried but not 25 Euro worth. The bread - most places provide complimentary bread like a Mexican restaurant provides complimentary chips and salsa. Not here. You have to pay 4 Euro for bread. And you only get 4 pieces! What?!!! That is 1 Euro per piece. We chose "Roman Pizza" bread and it was simply Focaccia bread and not even large pieces. Ripoff! We also shared a tiramisu for dessert and had a bottle of white wine with our dinner. The meal was good and the restaurant well appointed and staffed. It's just not worth the hype and the price in Rome.

    Mitch W.

    One of the best dining experiences we had in Rome! The original Fettuccine Alfredo is made right at your table, and it's just as rich and delicious as you'd expect simple ingredients, expertly done. The restaurant is full of charm and history, with a classic vibe and excellent service. Pro tip: reserve a table online in advance. It gets busy, and you don't want to miss out on this iconic Roman dish in the place it was born. Perfect for anyone who loves food with a story.

    Delicious Alfredo pasta made tableside!
    Trisdon M.

    Really enjoyed the food and loved the ambiance, but like others, found the prices to be a little high for what you get. We tried to tableside Alfredo and the meatball appetizer and thought everything was delicious. The Alfredo is really worth the try, even if you find it to be a bit pricey. It was one of the best bites of food I had in Rome. I recommend it.

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    I G.

    Probably the best mozzarella i've ever had in my life, however i added olive oil, vinegar, and salt for extra flavor. Then there's the famous fettuccini alfredo. The story goes, over a 100 years ago, a chef named Alfredo had a wife who was giving birth. She had a difficult delivery and was very sick afterwards. She told her husband she couldnt eat anything, and asked him to prepare a dish that she might be able to have without getting sick. And so the most famous pasta dish was born. Its Very different from what the rest of the world considers fettuccini alfredo. In the original recipe, There is no sauce. Its just butter & parmesan. Very plain. At some point in history, some chef decided to add a little sauce, and thats the dish everyone is familiar with. This one is still tasty but a bit dry and basic.

    The best!
    Lili J.

    Some of the best Fettuccine Alfredo I've ever had. We started with the Deep Fried Meatballs with Green Sauce and although I know they're very good they weren't my favorite. I did love the Seabass Mugnaia it was in a buttery sauce with carrots- try it! Finished with the Pavlova that was yummy! Service was just ok (our waiter mixed up courses not bringing them in the order I wanted yet telling me this is how most people like it ). The ambiance is festive - tables are close together and it is lively day and night.

    Mahshad Y.

    Just a small walk from Piazza Navona, there is this cute restaurant known to be the birthing place of Alfredo. Now... is this a tourist trap? Possibly. Is it worth trying once in your life? Sure. If you plan on going to Rome again, would you go? Ehhhh. You are definitely paying for the experience of them making the pasta in front of you... I guess. The pasta itself (the consistency) was great. But the flavor? Not sure. I didn't find it to be that flavorful, it was more watery than anything. She said it was just butter and Parmesan. Which... that's exactly what it was. No salt, no garlic... when I asked for Parmesan on the side, she made a face of disappointment, maybe? The fried artichoke had more flavor in my opinion. Out of all the restaurants we tried, this was the 'priciest' and blandest. Just know you're paying for the experience rather than the food.

    Steve S.

    Before leaving for Rome we were told to go to Alfredo's, the originator of Fettuccine Alfredo...then when we got there we were told by two of our tour guides that we really should go...so we did. I'll admit, I don't remember who else had what, but I had the fettuccine Alfredo and I am pretty sure I will never be able to eat it again...it was just so damn good. Seriously, if you want great food, great service, and an all-around great ambiance and experience have dinner here.

    Shawn W.

    This place was excellent. We were seated right away as we head reservations. Service was excellent and the food was to die for. Of course we had the fettuccine Alfredo, chicken cacciatore, and the meatballs. Paired with an excellent wine that the server assisted us with.

    Martin M.

    Definitely the best noodles I had in Rome. Food was good, best fettuccine I have ever tasted on the world and is a must get. It's super creamy and the noodles are super thin and light. The cheese flavor of amazing. However the good review stops there. Everything else we got was terrible and wasn't fresh. The seafood tasted like it came out of a can and was very smelly. Worst of all was the service. We had a reservation but it took 40 mins to get our menus and we weren't even offered the drink menu. After ordering, our food took another 45 min to arrive and after finishing, we waited another 30 min to finally get the check. We saw several tables around us change 3 times before we finally left. The table next to us commented that the restaurant doesn't really like ethnic groups. So definitely was the best pasta I have ever had, but didn't think it was worth it to deal with the service.

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    Kristie E.

    The fettuccine Alfredo was great and the outdoor seating was quite pretty, and I loved hearing about the origin of the dish. My one complaint with this place was that the original waiter we had audibly sighed when I ordered it, and continued to act annoyed throughout the interaction. The other servers were fairly nice, but certainly not exemplary service for the prices we paid.

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    4.6(237 reviews)
    0.9 km•Prati
    •€€

    I wanted something local, authentic, and no frills for my birthday dinner in Rome and found this…read moreplace with countless positive reviews. We made a reservation online, arrived about 20 minutes early, and they gladly sat us right down. While we were there we noticed plenty of locals eating, chatting with the servers in Italian, and having a blast, which is always a green flag. The menu leans traditional Roman; extensive, with plenty of pasta, meats, and fish. The supplì classico and the cacio e pepe one were both phenomenal. We also had the all'amatriciana and carbonara, and both were divine. After a week traveling through Europe, my husband said this was his favorite meal and restaurant of the trip. It was a top one for me too. We also ordered the oxtail; delicious, but I'm not sure I'd get it again since you get two pieces that are mostly bone. I know that's just how oxtail is, but I was expecting a little more. The panna cotta for dessert was a great choice too. Service was fine, nothing to write home about, but honestly I appreciated how rough around the edges it was. They kept it real; don't come expecting fancy restaurant service. This is a place you go to for authentic food and flavors. We sat outside on the sidewalk, great for people watching, though they had plenty of space inside and even multiple floors. Oh, and the house wine was delicious and a great deal. Our entire meal only came to €70, the cheapest dinner we had in Italy. Definitely try it if you're in Rome.

    Review # 1200 After…read moresome shopping on the Via cola Di Riemzo, we were ready for lunch. This spot was a Yelp find. We arrived just before they opened at 12:30. We asked for a table outside and the kind lady asked us if we had a reservation (oh oh). We didn't. No problem as we took our pick of one of the tables. Two levels inside with a small Bar in the back. Before we knew it, outside seating was full and inside also filled up-a good sign. We ordered a liter (ended up being too much but when in Rome...) of their house Red and enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the Fried Artichokes (thick breading and will order the Roman style with garlic/vinegar next time), fried Zucchini and Suppli-Cacio Pepe. The Suppli was delicious and was enjoyed the most. For main, it was Pasta Carbonara (Guanciale )-Proper carbonara and the streak of not having a bad version of this dish in Rome continues. The sliced Beef with mushrooms was also delicious -super tender and thin pieces of beef (medium rare as requested). We asked if the Tiramisu was house-made. Our server answered, "yes, and I am the one who makes it." How could we not order after that?! One of the best Tiramisus we've had. Perfect balance of coffee dipped lady fingers with cream-delicious! Our Server was kind, attentive and full of hustle -she was covering a lot of ground. Don't miss this Gem if you are in the Prati district.

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    Il Ragno d'Oro - Calamari

    Il Ragno d'Oro

    4.5(92 reviews)
    1.5 km•Prati
    •€€

    We had one of the worst dining experiences of our entire trip to Italy at this restaurant. The…read moreservice felt discriminatory and incredibly unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. Our family of four was waiting to be seated when a local family of four arrived after us and was seated immediately. We were eventually seated right next to them, and they were served bread while we were ignored and received none. We ordered wine that was never brought to the table, and at one point a waiter who was not even serving us removed our wine glasses after we had already ordered the wine. The service throughout the meal was chaotic and rude. The artichoke dish was extremely bland -- no seasoning and no flavor at all. Most of the food was greasy and disappointing. To make matters worse, we were seated directly next to the kitchen where the cooks and waiters were loudly arguing throughout our meal. We understand that service in Italy is often slower and more relaxed, and we have enjoyed wonderful hospitality everywhere else during our trip. However, this was by far the worst service we experienced anywhere in Italy. We were even asked if we wanted the bill before we had finished eating, while the local family next to us remained seated comfortably long after finishing their meal. We left feeling unwelcome and discriminated against. Unfortunately, this restaurant seemed interested only in serving locals well. If you are not Italian, do yourself a favor and dine elsewhere. We absolutely do not recommend this place.

    I wanted to enjoy Il Ragno d'Oro. Filled with animated locals at dinner during the first week of…read moreFebruary, we only heard Italian being spoken. The menu had all the Roman classics, and we ordered Pasta Carbonara, Casio e Pepe with Guanciale, Roman style artichokes, and Zucchini Flowers. After a few minutes, I was transported to the Jersey Shore. As the food arrived, that Jersey Shore analogy grew into reality. I have tasted this food before. Il Ragno d'Oro became a mediocre Italian restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. However, I was in Rome, Italy and expected more. My Pasta Carbonara was heavy, stuck together, and thought al dente was a bodega in Newark. The Cacio e Pepe had coagulated into a sticky mess. The artichoke and zucchini dishes were greasy and standard fare for an Italian restaurant anywhere in the world. But I was in Rome! Roma-the home of Pasta Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Artichoke preparations. Yes, everyone was perfectly nice, the prices were reasonable, and the people around me were all having a grand time. My wife, who is of Italian heritage, couldn't eat her pasta. She said her Italian grandmother would have gone into the kitchen to show them how to cook pasta. I too, usually a human garbage disposal, left most of my pasta on the table. We walked back to our apartment in Prati disappointed. This was our worst dinner in Rome. Sorry, but it's true. Maybe the cooks had a bad night, but the dishes were subpar at best.

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    Bianco's Vespette e Forchette

    Bianco's Vespette e Forchette

    4.3(111 reviews)
    1.6 km•Prati
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    We were searching for something close to our hotel and this looked interesting. The beef that comes…read moreout on a hot stone was all it took for me to want to go. We split a salad that was big enough for a meal, my wife had the bolognese, and I had the steak. It was super rare, but as I cut into it, I would lay it onto the stone to allow it to cook a bit more. I like it on the lean side of medium rare and my wife prefers a bit more. This was perfect for us to both enjoy it the way we like. Her pasta was excellent as well and we enjoyed sharing the meal. A bottle of wine topped off a great dinner. The weather was rainy so we opted to sit inside and it was warm and welcoming. Our waiter was helpful with our choices and we enjoyed his observations. The only thing I can say that was off, was the older woman who was paying her bill before me was pressured into leaving a tip ( service charge, is what he said). I was prepared for that but was not asked to tip. Great meal, we enjoyed it immensely, but the service charge that was scammed out of the 70+ year old lady in front of me kind of left a sour taste in my mouth. I was going to tip a few euros because we enjoyed ourselves so much, but decided not to because of the way it was presented to the party before us.

    As others have said, this is no longer the name of the restaurant- it is now Il Panzerotto. That…read moresaid, I disagree about the food quality. We had a calzone and traditional spaghetti and both were delicious. I don't even know how to describe the calzone. It was unlike anything I've had before but SO good. I literally cleaned my plate with the last of the breading from it. The owner/chef was Luca. He was upset with the host because he had burned the plastic on the outdoor tent as he had placed a heater too close to it. To be honest, he seemed like a bit of a jerk, but his food was freaking delicious.

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    34 - Bread

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    4.2(167 reviews)
    0.7 km•Centro Storico
    •€€€

    Al 34 was a restaurant recommended by our hotel. It is near the Spanish Steps, on a busy street…read moreand close to lots of high-end shopping: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany's, Chanel, etc. We had a Friday nite 8:30 reservation (made that afternoon) and was seated near the entrance door, inside. It is a large restaurant and was full of lively patrons. The indoor decor is warm and inviting. The first thing I noticed was the camaraderie between the waitstaff - everyone seemed to get along, helped each other and were having fun. We had 2 wonderful Filipino waiters. One had the same Ray-Ban meta glasses as my husband, which they bonded over. We ordered the bombolotti carbonara and lasagna-both delicious. For the mains, grilled Turbot (which was perfectly de-boned tableside) and meatballs w/ mashed potatoes. While the waiter was de-boning the fish, the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver came on overhead. My husband and I both looked at each other and smiled, thinking WTH?! I asked the waiter, "did we tell you we were from West Virginia?" and he smiled and shook his head. But later confessed, he played it for us (I guess we did tell him, lol). It made our night. Rome was the last city in our multi-city 12 day tour and we loved every minute but we were looking forward to going home. Hearing "Country Roads" at a popular and busy restaurant a block away from the Spanish Steps blew our minds. A young couple sat next to us for a quick snack, I asked her what she ordered (it looked delicious) and she said "Im from a different part of Italy but come here just for their artichokes". A few minutes later, I saw a plate full of artichokes pass by, being brought to a table outside. They made my mouth water. Al 34 was one of our favorite restaurants in Italy -- wonderful food (extensive menu), very lively with a mixed crowd (lots of Asians, English speakers and native Italians). It is a fun place to go and the wait staff is one of the reasons I will be coming back. I cant wait to try their artichokes! If you see the word, carciofo (artichoke), order it!

    The restaurant is the best. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is always perfect and a…read morelarge quantity. We will return again. Our server Ken was fluent in multiple languages and extremely helpful in choosing the different meals. Thanks Ken!!!

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    34 - Grilled Turbot and meatballs/mashed potatoes

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