Due to the location we thought this place might be a tourist trap but we were pleasantly surprised. Excellent pasta and great service. The seafood was fresh as well. It's a big place so there's a lot of seating so if you don't have a reservation, you're still likely to be seated quickly. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Cacio e Pepe - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

A touristy trap with generic pizza, ok lasagna and half way drinks. This place is always busy because the location but does the trick when you are on the go around Rome. the service is not fast nor slow just normal. The place is table top of table to accommodate as many people as possible. is clean and play traditional Italian music. They have sitting inside and the patio but no AC just some fans. I was like ok with the whole experience. read more

Thank you Massimo, you and team are excellent, service is amazing. Thank you for a beautiful breakfast and prosecco. I absolutely love the vibe here. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Massimo is the best. Great drinks. And Maedeh is the best barista in the world! We came here after touring the Colosseum for a refreshing drink read more

Angelino ai Fori - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

I don't think the location can be beat. It's so close to the coliseum and the Roman forum the proximity is great. We had to order the food to go and they were super accommodating about it all. Overall the food was just fine but maybe can be attributed to that fact that it was takeout. read more

Yummy!!!! Miguel was awesome and very helpful. Ambiance was nice! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a lovely place and you can eat in and take out. Stunning view of the colleseum. Food was sooo good. Cocktails are great. Our server Massimo was so friendly and helpful. read more

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Very solid food and service. They had a veal special so I got that. It was tender and had a nice flavor with the light frying and tasty sauce. My wife got a fairly simple pasta dish and a huge side of grilled veggies. Food was all very good and the service was pretty good. The large outdoor space is very nice. read more

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The location of this restaurant is likely what draws people in -- not the food or the service. We ended up here simply because it was the closest option and my friend was extremely hungry. In hindsight, an extra eight-minute walk would have offered us far better quality. This is not the fresh, flavorful Italian cuisine one hopes for. The tomatoes were not fresh, the burrata was mediocre, and even the bread was disappointing -- far from the delicious standard one expects in Italy. We started with salads, which arrived fairly quickly, but our main courses took an unusually long time and were not worth the wait. My friend ordered a steak that was mostly fat with very little actual meat. I chose the mushroom risotto special, which unfortunately was underwhelming -- I've had much better versions back home in the United States. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I would not choose to dine here again. The location may be convenient, but the food and service fall far short of expectations. read more

Beautiful bar polite staff and good food. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience right next to the coliseum and ruins.

Eat your carbs Angelino Ai Fori was something we stumbled upon just walking by the Roman forum and decided to stop in for a meal. The service was wonderful and the pasta was SOOOOO DELICIOUS we swear you've never had pasta until you go to Italy it's truly amazing! The ambience definitely screams romance read more

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The Bellini and the mozzarella and ham sandwich were nice. It is easily located by the Colosseum. The servers were friendly enough. They let us chill and didn't bother us too much. The location was perfect. It was nice to dine al fresco and let the beauty of Rome just be beautiful accent to your meal. We will return again. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Bellini and mozzarella and ham sandwich. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

The food is good but the service is not up to par. Most of the waiters just walk around and only the busboys do all the work. My son asked for a glass of water and one waiter said no and signaled to wait for another waiter. I only saw one waiter being attentive to his table. You also must wait at least 20-25 minutes for the food, so if you're hungry don't eat here. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Food is decent -- definitely some tasty cacio e pepe and carbonara options however the service is awful. They are so unfriendly towards tourists and try to pull away even before you have the chance to ask them a question or put in an order. We can during a time it was also very empty so we're surprised by how hostile the service was. Disappointed by the service as the dining experience could have definitely been elevated. read more

OK, we just walked out of the Colosseum, and you see the closest restaurant there. Then, look at the yummy looking menu and you choose to go to this restaurant. Then, you decide to go with the steak, but then it turns out the taste awful! So, you decide to order a pizza instead. But then when they give you your pizza. It looks really good actually was , until right when I took a bite all the pizza came off. To be honest, I would've walk the extra mile! The service was pretty good. But then when I had to go to the bathroom, it was literally in a whole different building. three buildings away. So if you ever see this restaurant, just walk the extra mile. read more

Ristorante nel cuore di Roma, ottimo cibo,personale fantastico. Consiglio i primi Romani,in special modo la carbonara

After walking for hours in the blazing heat, this restaurant is conveniently located in the center of Rome, just few blocks away from the coliseum and train station (along with other monuments nearby). Perfect to stop by for a cold beer and enjoy in their patio area, plus free wifi available. Although not pictured, I ordered their veggie lasagna and my goodness, it was absolute perfection. They could work on the customer service and overall time to get meal out. It wasn't as packed and we still had to wait a long time for everything, including just water. read more

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Outside tabled with view of the colloseum and local musicians in the earshot was a great setting. Great carbonara and service. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Sam destroying her pasta before I have a chance to ask to try hers. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

My latest visit was disappointing. The artichoke was excellent but the lasagne was mediocre. It didn't seem house-made to me. Worst of all, I was the only customer in the outside part of the restaurant when I paid the bill but it took more than 15 minutes to get change. I could have paid the bill with exchange change, but wanted to leave a tip. The server apologized and said it was because the cashier was away from the register to chat with some friends. read more

The food was very good! We had just left a tour of the Colosseum and we're exhausted and hot. This place was conveniently located as it was the first place we came across with a/c haha but we weren't disappointed! The service was ok, a little slow, but they were busy at the time and let's be honest, most places in Europe are slower paced for dinning. We were happy to be in the cool air and ended up really enjoying our food! They had a nice outdoor seating area, but we were happy to find the a/c inside! read more

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Catered for the masses, higher-priced less than authentic Italian-made food. I did enjoy the seating outside, covered, and fast service. The only thing I did enjoy was the starter tomato, crispbread, and cheese. The pasta and pizza we ordered were very bland and slimy. Not worth the price. I would suggest sticking with dessert or drinks, get your meals deeper in the city. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Quick service. Beautiful view. Shaded patio. Perfect for your first stop in Roma when you want a classic Italian dish, be it pasta or pizza. It won't be the best you have on any Italian trip, but it's a great place to step away from the bustling crowds of the Roman Forum. read more

If you're looking for a cafe with food & beverages at decent prices near the Colosseum, I recommend this place! Usually restaurants & other businesses are tourist traps that are located near historical places, whereas their quality isn't as good because they don't need to be in order to attract customers. My friend did run into a local cafe near the Colosseum that wasn't good, and they were overpriced too. We were lucky to find Angelino ai Fori, as they were a good place to grab a snack. The day of our tour, we had a break from the Colosseum & the Roman Forum. I used Yelp to try and find a good local cafe during our break, and we found this one! Their prices were fair and the quality of their food & beverages was pretty good; although they are Cash Only. They also have a very nice & clean bathroom too. Overall I would give them 3.5-stars for the quality of their food & beverage, and 4-stars for their ambiance & prices. The next time I visit the Colosseum, I will definitely make another visit to Angelino ai Fori again. read more

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This place was recommended for their Tiramisu. The dessert was delicious but the service was nothing spectacular. The bartender questioned my husband when using the restroom and was overall not very polite in interactions despite our politeness. The location is premium, but it's unfortunately a little bit of a tourist trap. We have come across many other restaurants that are much better establishments. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Tiramisu - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Tonight it was time for some real Italian pizza and beer and other goodies. The pasta is really good and there is lots to pick from. The employees are patient and will explain the dishes to you. The beer is good and comes in a big mug. I would come back again if I was in the area again. I liked this place. read more

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This is overpriced garbage food in a great location. I ordered a tuna salad and received something out of a can. We paid roughly $55 for two entrees and a starter. Service was terrible as well. Our waiter was hard to find and when we told him the food was gross and we didn't want it they still charged full price. Yikes. So many other places to spend your money. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Tuna salad. Tuna out of the can - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We went in to grab lunch, not really expecting much since this restaurant was near the Colleseum. However, it did not disappoint. The outside seating area is large, but under a roof, so every table is in the shade. Seating was fast, and we got our drinks quickly. Staff are circulating all the time, so there is always someone around if you need something, even if that something is the most massive bees I've ever seen (they have an electric tennis racket for getting rid of them) On to the food. We start d with ham and melon. You can't really go wrong here. The melon was nice and sweet, and the ham nice and salty. I then opted for the carbonata. It sounded like they made the pasta in house, the sauce was bright yellow (hello egg), and the bacon was small, crispy, and salty. This was a really good dish. We ended with cappuccino. I know - it's a little late in the day for that, but it was still good. Overall, it was a really good meal. read more

My review is based on service alone. Avoid this place. We ordered drinks & was planning on ordering some food dessert but before we could do so, our menus were taken off our table and placed on another empty table. No one ever asked if we wanted to order food or anything else. The wait staff is unfriendly and rude. For being in such a great location, you'd think the workers would be friendly but that is a huge NO. Find somewhere else to go with friendlier staff. Want to also add one of the wait staff looked in one of our bags from shopping and laughed? read more

We had a couple hours to kill before our Colisseum tour and stumbled upon this gem. On a hot summer day this place is a shady oasis. We got there at 11:30 (lunch isn't served til noon most places) but we went ahead and ordered a hot ham & cheese sandwich and drinks. Then at noon we were able to order the fettuccini dish with marinara sauce. I'd give the food 4 stars but ambience and relaxing covered area to sit and people watch 5 stars. It's a hub of activity so you'll want to get there at or before noon to get seated right away. A perfect spot to kill time before your Colisseum adventures. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Grace C. and I walked to Angelino Ai Fori because we were looking for gelato. It's down the street from Flor, a place I had bookmarked but found it closed on the day we went. We found it here at a cafe stand. They also serve coffee here and you can opt for standing room service or sit down service on the patio. You go inside and pay at the register and then they will assist you outside where you can pick the flavors. I chose 2 (chocolate and egg custard) on a cone. For our first taste of gelato, it wasn't bad. We were probably the only two people having gelato on a 50 degree partly cloudy day in Rome but we didn't care. We walked from the cafe to the Colosseum enjoying our 2 euro cones. read more

Angelino ai Fori - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

The Christmas Veal and Lamb roast was excellent, as well as the risotto with salmon. The dry martini was also great. Wonderful service and recommendations from Massimo, our waiter. Dining inside was quiet either great music. read more

This was a great escape from the heat and the rain. Covered dining area. Everything was great, food, wine a service. I will eat there again next time I'm in Rome. read more

Lovely place right by the Colosseum! They had a cute outdoor area where we sat, and an extensive menu. The food was tasty- the noodles were thicker and flavorful. The prices were also not too bad, which was a relief. The cosmos were surprisingly good as well- would recommend! read more

Angelino ai Fori - Cacio e pepe - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Excellent service located next to the Coliseum. Pretty outside setting and please staff. read more

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***3.5*** Last night of our trip to Italy. We had reservations at a place different from this one, but we were right by the Coliseum and didn't feel like trekking across town, so we settled on Angelino which is a block from the Coliseum. There's no hiding it. This place *is* a tourist trap. The question is, is there such a thing as a "good" tourist trap? A place that caters to tourists but still serves up tasty food? ...those questions running through my head as we got seated. There's a huge, I have to admit, *inviting* patio out front with some big trees growing through the patio. I don't even know if there is inside seating - I guess there must be, but everybody seems to be sitting outside. We started out with the: FRITTO MISTO (4/5) Mixed shrimp and calamari - thin batter and pretty good, a little tough though. MARGHERITA PIZZA (4/5) The ingredients tasted pretty fresh and it wasn't soggy. Thin crust that tasted all right. CARBONARA (3/5) This was a different type of Carbonara that I'm used to. The sauce was grainy a bit - not sure if that was a mistake or deliberate on the part of the chef. In any case, I didn't care for the sauce - maybe the egg curdled a bit in the sauce?? I was hungry and I ended up eating it, trying to think positive and tell myself that it's not bad, just a different way of doing Carbonara. LA MATRICIANA (4/5) Again, not a bad version. My daughter's dish and she didn't complain and I took a bite and it seem all right. Actually, I think she liked the dished and *I* was the one who thought it was "all right". For me the theme of this place is just that - all right. I would say leaning more to the good side, than the bad. This place is crowded all the time when you walk by. I think it appeals to the tourists because of the good patio space and close location to the Coliseum. I don't think people are looking for awesome food here, they kind of understand it's that kind of restaurant that serves high volume of decent food. If it wasn't our last night in Italy, I might have enjoyed the food more, maybe a lunch as we did some sightseeing at the Coliseum. This place is good for a quick lunch, maybe to share a pasta after seeing the Coliseum or maybe to take a break from walking, rest and drinks. I wouldn't plan a dinner here. read more

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Location is across from Palatine Hill! Service was great! We ordered an assorted meat plate which was great along with some focaccia bread! The lasagna was beyond delicious! Our wine and cappuccinos were amazing! They seated us quickly and we the service wasn't very slow either!! read more

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This wonderful restaurant is close to the Forum and Collisium. You will receive the speed of a US restaurant with the amazing food that you can only get in Rome. If you want speed, efficient, and friendly service you must have Valter as your server. His passion for service and food is a wonderful thing to experience and if he's feeling extra silly he will sing and dance around. read more

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When I first walked by, I liked the aesthetic of the place so I decided to eat here. I was slightly concerned because I thought that the restaurant might be a tourist trap but the food was actually really good. My boyfriend and I definitely enjoyed our meals, the dessert was sooo yummy. One of the best meals we had while in Italy. So happy we stopped by. Our bill was reasonably priced, we expected it to be a lot more. Also, it's right by the colosseum! So if you're hungry this may just be the perfect lunch/dinner spot. read more

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A great surprise- we were very overheated and thirsty after a Colosseum and Roman Forum tour. They offered a great patio, some light refreshing food options and great drinks. Worth the stop when you exit the Forum. Just a bit pricier than other places, probably due to the location. read more

After a 3 hour walking tour this place hit the spot. We ordered the fresh ricotta with bread to start and it was delicious. I took the servers suggestion and drank a Tre Fontane beer, tasty and strong. For pasta my husband got the carbonara and I got the Cacio e Pepe. I had left over goat cheese that I mixed into my Cacio e Pepe, sooo good. The carbonara was not the best we have had on this trip. They were very busy and took quite some time to get to us, but overall our food and drink choices were good. read more