I would not recommend coming to this restaurant, especially if you have had great Italian food in other places of the city or Italy or anywhere else in the world for that matter. It's a very touristy spot and the food is not very good. Their famous Fettuccine Alfredo is watery and has no flavor. Also, the staff that we experienced on our night out acted very conceited and didn't provide the service that we expected for the price and reviews that we were seeing which brought us here in the first place. read more

Our family brought us here a few years ago on a visit to Rome. We have come back every time we go to Rome. We always bring anyone traveling with us. It's a great experience. read more

This is a hard one to review! The food was very good BUT, the poor service completely ruined our visit there. Maybe we just had a bad waiter but, we were with 2 other tables that experienced the same thing. The birthplace of fettucini alfredo, too bad they don't take care of their customers better. My meal was almost $100 (72 euros), I expect good customer service for that kind of money! If you are going to eat here...maybe try takeout so the experience of their good food isn't ruined. read more

Way overpriced, terrible food. Service was very friendly but the food was bad. The 25 euro headline appetizer was a joke. The lamb main course had about 3 bites of edible lamb sandwiched between inedible gristle. The beef roll main was not good, tough and tasteless. Asked for a wine list but they said they didn't have one. Both wines they suggested were not very good. I've eaten all over Europe over many years. Based on my experience coming here once, they are actively ripping off tourists based on their claim to fame of inventing Alfredo. Over 200 euro for 4. Had a incredible meal down the road the next day for 80. read more

We decided to share a few dishes which was great as we got to taste different food. A very pretty restaurant and the service excellent.

I came to this place 20 years ago and i decided to come back because i had this amazing memory of the original alfredo, worth it 100%, still same feeling of amazing dish and great staff, wine list is amazing too. I will definitely come back when visiting Rome again. read more

Loved it, the food was amazing !!!! If you go to Rome go here everyone nice and food amazing ,my daughter and best friend loved it also. And they're hard to please read more

What a delicious surprise. I was not aware that this was the birthplace of Fettuccine Alfredo until ai began reading the menu. It was so creamy and the pasta was the lightest ribbons that complimented the sauce perfectly. It was fun watching the waiter mix the dish table-side too. read more

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This restaurant was the biggest waste of my money. ever. When we walked in, it smelled horrible inside. There were flies everywhere. I wanted to leave but I needed to try their "famous" fettuccine alfredo. It was the biggest waste of 20 euro ever, it had absolutely no flavor. Alfredo alla Scrofa is way too overhyped. read more

#Rome #Italy well... all the food was just okay. Not amazing. But good service and nice ambience.

Had an amazing time. The service was great and friendly. The food was great as well. Good wine selection. All the pasta and sauces were cooked perfectly. Service was very relaxed and we took our time. Wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

This place is way over rated. We came for dinner tonight and the only thing we can conclude is the hotel that recommended it must get a kick back. The food is below average to poor, the service is below average, and the prices are high. Do yourself a favor and stay clear. read more

Our hotel suggested this place , so I was skeptical to say the least. But! It was truly amazing! The Alfredo was so perfect and they make it at your table fresh! There were four of us and we all had something different . Perfect meals! Beautiful restaurant! read more

We arrived exactly on time for our reservation for 5, were immediately seated and ignored for a good 45 minutes. Finally, bead and an hour in... a cocktail. The food was not amazing - we all had the pre fix meal. The signature fettuccini Alfredo was good - fresh thin noodles they stir up at your table. The service stunk ( and I am not super picky) even an acknowledgement we were there and things were running late would have been helpful. They knew we were irritated after 3 hours and sent us home with boxes of fresh pasta. I think local hotels send Americans there but I feel compared to every other meal we had in Italy It was mediocre at best lacking the signature amazing service we have come to expect and appreciate. read more

In a nutshell, disappointed. My wife had read about this 103 yr old restaurant and its fettuccine alfredo. Service was a bit slow to begin with. My wife waited nearly 10 minutes to get a drink (and never did get a drink menu even thru we asked for one. While the glass of wine she got was good, the "cup" they poured was only enough to fill a shot glass (and they charged $15E). While the caprese starter was good, the meatball "dinner " was pitiful. First off they weren't "meatballs", but tiny hamburgers. And they were so small, it was hard to believe they weren't appetizers. The only redeeming part was the famous alfredo. Mixed at the table, it was very good. Lastly the "ambience " was stark. The photographs of past VIPs were nice bit the extremely bright lights and lack of a true outside dining experience were negatives. Overall, I'd you are going for alfredo, then fine. Otherwise, I'd skip going here altogether.+12q read more

The Olive Garden of Rome! This place is just awful. Mushy flavorless alfredo! If they created this dish then we perfected it their version sucks! And they would not honor the Yelp checkin offer of 25% off! Smdh I will be writing to Yelp to complain! read more

Hands down the best food we've had in Rome! It's a must to order they're famous fettuccini Alfredo! They make it table side... paper thin noodles that melt in your mouth! No cream... just water from pot mixed with cheese... to die for! The beef carpaccio was amazing as well! read more

We've been in Italy about 10 days and this is easily the best meal we have had. We ordered a caprese salad and the pear and pecorino salad to share. Both delicious - the tomatoes were fresh and flavorful and the pears were the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. All 4 of us had the fettuccine alfredo, it was mixed table side and unbelievably light- not like typical American alfredo sauce. We followed it with cappuccino and delicious tiramisu. We will definitely be back!! read more

Sorry for those of you who had a bad experience eating the real fettucine alfredo at this restaurant. Il Vero Alfredo is located elsewhere: Piazza Augusto Imperatore 30 Buon appetito! see the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt5s2mRMvZg read more

In a nutshell.... if you feel you must go here for the Alfredo then do so and don't waste you time or money on anything else. The Alfredo was delicious and now I can say I've had it but I also can say that given the opportunity I would not eat here again. The service was ok. The prices were outrageous. We had way better meals in Rome for far less that didn't come with a side of unwanted attitude. They act like they are the best but truly are not. To top it off we had made reservations, arrived to an empty room, and then were sat in the corner where no air conditioning had any hope of reaching us. We sweat through the entire meal and only one other table showed up while we were there. Disappointment. read more

Classic place, great service, excellent food! Came to Alfredo for my wife's birthday. Service was very prompt and courteous. The walls are covered with pictures of famous visitors, mostly celebrities from the 50's and 60's. We ordered the fetuccini Alfredo -- the original are quite different from the version you get elsewhere; I personally liked them better --, pasta ragu, a vanilla mousse, and a Chianti. Everything was great. Highly recommended. We'll come back. read more

Their signature Fettuccine Alfredo is plain and soggy and as small as a cup o noodles. What a rip off for 20Euro. I can get better pasta at Olive Garden for 1/4 of the price plus all you can eat salad and bread sticks. I don't advise Americans to eat here. read more

Best experience in Italy. This is the birth place of fettuccini Alfredo. The ambiance and the staff are simply amazing. The food is 6 stars. Plan to take your time and enjoy the entire experience. Take your time placing your orders and pacing yourself. read more

Just received a message from the owner saying: Dear Stef, I am sorry to hear that. We have been contacting you by message and phone to inform you we couldn t confirm your reservation because of the huge party and to call us for any other info. All empty tables you saw were booked by the party we were waiting for. ****This is a lie. We arrived at your restaurant 45 minutes before your closing time and there were a ton of empty tables, especially outside. And inside as well. We were outside of your restaurant for those 45 minutes and that imaginary 'huge party' was never there. And all of those tables remained empty. I also never received a phone call so I have no idea what you're talking about. Seems like this was just an auto response to my review because it looks like everyone else has the same problem. Also, don't say that you offer for people to order pasta 'to go' if you're going to refuse to do that too. You guys really don't deserve to be in business if you're going to be so rude. We were really looking forward to trying your food and now I'm really happy we didn't because I would never want to eat anything that is made with bad energy and horrible people. I hope this review reaches all tourists who have the false idea that your restaurant is so great. DONT EAT HERE. There are so many other restaurants that deserve your money where you will be treated like a human being read more

Alfredos was recommended by a friend. Might have been more impressed walking in off the street. Needless to say I was disappointed. The best thing we had was the starter buffalo mozzarella, delicious. Had the fettuccine Alfredo and chocolate moose, both not up to expections. Value is lacking with how expensive it is. Service was not great either. Only 3 stars for me read more

Amazingly good, alittle of a tourist place but worth it when you have the Alfredo! Definitely suggested when you go to Rome!

We had the business lunch it was amazing for €25 That include fry vegetables ,salami , prosciutto mozzarella ,fettuccini Alfredo's , tiramisu and coffee It's was amazing Bravo !!! read more

A bit overpriced, my guess is because they're playing off the historical aspect of being the home of "The Original Fettuccine Alfredo". It was good but not great. Surprisingly large portions for a European place, perhaps the largest portions I had at a regular restaurant while I was in Italy. The "original" fettuccine alfredo was mediocre -- like I said, good but not great -- but the wife's dish was actually pretty good. It was pretty obvious to us both, though, that, from the moment we arrived, one member of the staff was not happy to have two dirty Americans in his fine establishment speaking English. The waitress was pleasant enough and attentive but very straight-laced and professional. Normally that's fine, but there was no counter balance to the other man's obvious distaste to it was a bit off-putting on the whole. The food, though, could probably be worth 4 stars if the rest of the dishes were as good as my wife's and the staff got over themselves. read more

I would give a zero star if I could. My first time in Rome and have been excited for months to try the original Alfredo. Made reservations twice and got the same email that someone bought out the entire restaurant on the day of the reservation, seemed like auto reply so we decided to come in. There were tables available but they refused us service after looking us up and down. We even tried for take out but they refused. They were also VERY RUDE! Please update your information that take out is not available. No wonder the reviews are so bad!!! Don't waste your time!!!!! read more

I ate at many great places on my trip to Italy and Malta, and Alfredo Alla Scrofa was in the top five. First of all--the original Pasta Alfredo, with the thinnest possible tender pasta and the most savory creamy cheese sauce. I had a beef carpaccio entree, which was divine. My cousins also enjoyed their meals immensely. The waiters were so attentive and kind. The ambience is elegant, with photos of famous customers lining the walls. We just loved our visit here. read more

Classy place with a long history --- it is sort of like Sardi's in New York with photos of theater actors lining the walls. The service is top notch. The clientele is a mix of locals and tourists. I thought the Fettuccini Alfredo was excellent as were all of the pasta dishes. My only issue was price / value. 135 Euro for a lunch for four seems steep. read more

Our first trip to Rome and this restaurant was suggested to us. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The front decor is elegant and as you walk towards the back of the restaurant you can view famous photographs of celebs and other dignitaries that ate there. Famous for their fettuccine Alfredo. Pasta was tender and very good. However, their waiter service does not live up to the reputation of the restaurant itself! During the evening's dinner, we had 4 different waiters. The wine ordered didn't arrive until our meal came. We had to ask for someone to bring it out. Four of us ordered the fettuccine Alfredo. They tossed the pasta at out table. Servings were handed to us and each plate had a different portion. The platter use to toss the pasta for us became 1 of the 4 plates. It was huge and messy! Sauce was dripping off the platter! read more

We walked in on a Wednesday night after a recommendation from our hotel. We were seated inside and found the service very attentive. The restaurant claims to be the originators of fettuccine alfredo, a claim I view skeptically but none the less the alfredo was very tasty. I also had an appetizer of fried vegetables which was also very good. This place is a throw back to classic glamorous restaurants of the 50s and 60s frequented by the stars of that era with pictures of celebrity patrons on the walls. read more

Paid for cooking/pasta class here. Amazing staff, our chef knew a little bit of English but tried really hard. 10/10 recommend pasta class. It's pricey, but it's SO worth it at the end. Everyone wants to keep the ending a secret, so might as well. Loved all the food, you have leftovers for days! So delicious and if you're nice (like you should be), they are super nice as well. Will be coming back next year, no doubt!!! read more

Best fettuccine Alfredo AND BEST tiramisu I've had in my life. Same for my mother. Yes a bit pricey but you get what you pay for- go and enjoy. Relax. Leave time for a leisurely lunch. read more

Their famous Alfredo pasta dish was so rich that I could only eat a little, I recommend you split this dish with four people just so everyone can have a taste. It is good dish, but your heart will struggle pumping the cheese through your veins. read more

Came here with a group of friends , 5 of us , waited about an hour to get our food . The waiter/ server rarely checked up on us and their food taste wasnt great. They are definitely over priced for small portions . Two thumbs down. read more

The birth of your Fettucine Alfredo is here and certainly explains why! The place is incredibly unique and service is stupendous! As they say, when in Rome, this is a must. Close to the Pantheon. Really neat experience. read more

Great experience!! Service and food were both phenomenal. Our server, Massimo, was incredibly warm and welcoming and made us feel informed and at home! I had the best alfredo i've ever had, and would definitely return! read more

Really fun experience, great staff, little pricey but wonderful food. Our server Danila was amazing and super friendly.