Our time at Quelli de' Coronari was amazing! Visiting Italy, you want to try as many restaurants as…read morepossible, but if you spent every night here, you wouldn't be disappointed! The decoration and atmosphere (helped by live piano) were uniquely eye-catching. The whole restaurant was like a cabinet of curiosities. The food was some of the best we've eaten. They can turn a "simple" bruschetta into a tasting experience with multiple toppings that highlight superior ingredients! The steak and rosemary potatoes were tender, flavorful, and perfect. The truffle gnocchi was the best gnocchi we've had. Period. And the tiramisu is the lightest, perfect way to end dinner.

Mostly locals. Service is wonderful and the carbonara was tasty. Next time I'd try the oxtail and…read morelamb bones. The lamb is cut differently than in the U.S., so a lot of bones but the meat looked sweet.

La Vacca is SO good, that we ate here our first and last night in Rome…read more Reservations recommended and I'd advise you send an email with the date, time, party number and your phone number. They'll respond to you fairly quickly. It's a cute restaurant and the servers are fantastic. Must haves are the fried baccala and fried zucchini blossoms. The fish is perfectly fried and a salted goodness in your mouth. Next is the beef filet with potatoes or the salad if you don't want the carbs. The steak was cooked to order, tender and perfectly seasoned. Lastly, I'd recommend the penne arrabiata which was piping hot, had a good kick and al dente. SO good! I also had the cacio e Pepe which they're known for but realized I'm more of a marinara fan than a cream based pasta fan. Still delicious. The tiramisu is delicate, silky, not too sweet and very good. Make sure to get a bottle or two of Chianti then walk around Monte and burn the calories off.

We were going on a tour throughout Italy with one of the stops being Rome, so naturally I asked my…read morefriend who lived in Rome for a year for recommendations. Out of thousands of restaurants available she gave me the name of this one - i believe it's rated as #100 out of over 2000 restaurants in Rome on tripadvisor. Luckily, it was right around the corner about a 5min walk from our hotel. I made a reservations for 4 people for 8pm since it was a Saturday night (the only night we had free time away from the tour group and eat dinner on our own). I asked the hotel concierge to make the reservation and even though she told me I didn't need a one I insisted on it - I'm glad I did! Upon arrival, the place was packed. We had brought 2 additional people from the tour group since we ran into them on the way out of the hotel and they didn't have any dinner place in mind yet. The restaurant initially said there was no way they could do it since they were booked up until 10pm, but after some pleading they found a small round table to add to our square table of 4. The biggest complaint of the night (aside from the usual waitstaff with attitudes which we found to be almost everywhere in Italy) was that it took them 15-20min to come over to take our order after seating us, and that's when the waiter said they had no fish (aka no clams or mussels whatsoever) when half of us had already planned on ordering several dishes with clams/mussels, so we had to quickly review the menu again since the waiter was already displaying impatience with us. We started off with the liter of house wine - very good! The price was even better at 11 euros. We got the mozzarella with prosciutto, veal meatballs, and bruschetta bread as appetizers, and for entrees we got a couple of gnocchi dishes, ravioli, pasta with bone marrow, and a pasta with bacon and mushrooms. Everything was beyond excellent. Everyone was overjoyed and extremely satisfied to finally get an awesome meal after days of eating tour group dinners at hotels that have really just been way below expectation. The portions were generous and everyone was stuffed. We had no room for dessert but still ordered a tiramisu to share which, again, was delicious! All in all, the food was superb and the prices were more than reasonable, with appetizers being 5-10 euros and pasta dishes being around 8-13 euros. We all walked away as happy customers and didn't stop talking about how awesome the meal was for the rest of the tour. PS. If there is ever any trouble finding the restaurant, look for "the drunken cow" on their patio umbrellas.

Excellent service, lovely atmosphere and some of the best pasta we have ever had…read more Try their signature dish as well as the cacophony e pepe. Then go back the next day and try 2 more. You will not be disappointed!

Quite accidentally, we ate here on our last night in Rome last Spring. Divine! It was a full…read morehouse, and we probably snagged the last table outside. While service was harried, they were still personable and efficient - the norm in this glorious country. I can't quite remember what we ate except for the squash blossoms and the puntarelle salad, but I know we left happy. So sophisticated, yet so warm, friendly and delicious at the same time. Longing to be back.

we got the bruscheta and the penne all'arrabbiata. bruscheta definitely not worth getting. bread…read morewith tomatoes on top. the pasta noodles were definitely one tier below all the other pasta we've had so far. sauce was decent. nothing special.

Trattoria Lilli is right off Piazza Navona and what a find! Arriving I found what looked like any…read moreother restaurant in Rome but was surprised in the end with a fantastic dinner. I started with the spaghetti cacio e pepe which was over the top delicious. Delicate in presentation but bold in flavor. My dinner companion had the carbonara and as a secondi had the meatballs. All were very delicious. I would recommend a reservation as Rome was very quiet with many locals away for the weekend but the restaurant filled quickly by 8pm. They were sadly turning people away who did not have a reservation. When in Rome Trattoria Lilli is a must.

Here's the thing, everything about this place was great except for two things:…read more1. They use penne for the carbonara and 2. The pasta was entirely too al dente Located in a beautiful square that has a market during the daytime, the view from the first and second floor is beautiful at night. During the day, the square is full of vendors and tourists buying all their souvenirs. At night, kids are running around playing games and tour groups are meeting up to start their adventure. This was on our list of must visit while we were in town. We walked around the area and made sure to be back by 7 PM when they opened. There were only about three groups of diners when we got there right when they opened. We were quickly seated right by the corner despite not having a reservation. Win! It was our first full day in the city and we had just walked 8 miles so our group of 4 had a ravenous appetite. Of course, we all decided to each get an order of the carbonara and then share a few other items. Much to our surprise, they don't use spaghetti. And another smack in the face is how al dente the pasta was. To the point that we didn't want to keep eating. The chewing was too much. It actually put me in a bad mood. This, even though the bacon that was in there was so good. I think that was the best part of the dish otherwise we were all very disappointed.. However, the trio of meat was banger. The ravioli was also fantastic. We soon found out that all the pasta we would proceed to have for 3 days in Rome was ALL al dente. Not the vibe.

The carbonara was delicious and rich! I normally don't love bacon, but this bacon made the dish! It…read morewas the perfect amount of crispy and paired well with the pasta. We also got the gnocchi which was good, but it didn't compare to the carbonara. Service was great-house wine was a 10!

Light dinner on a Thursday evening in April. Walked in with no reservation. Diners included couples…read moreand even families with young children. Expansive menu and wine options, although we only ate a light meal (need to save room for my gelato!). Pasta was fresh and sauce was flavorful. Bread served at table. Crunchy crust and moist inside. Atmosphere is relaxing with beatify woodwork at brick detailing. Our server, Maurizio, was a delight with a warm smile and great sense of humor. I would return just for his service! Delightful surprise when an additional server who returned my credit card asked if she could keep it. The hospitality and ability to read the personality of each guest is a gift. Thank you!

We had an absolutely perfect carbonara here, as well as an excellent amatriciana, and a great…read moretomato salad. Definitely well worth the visit.

The food was good. I had a Roman style artichoke, lamb sweet breads, and carbonara. They all were…read moregreat quality and tasted good. I would recommend eating here. Our server was super nice, patient with my poor Italian and hilarious with my dining partners who speak Italian much better than I do. The ambience is okay. Nothing memorable.

Our hotel was directly across the street from this wonderful restaurant. I love both tripe and…read moreoxtails and they have both. Many locals go there not many tourists. Food and service is outstanding and Yes it's old school in the best way. Very clean with simple decor and a nice outdoor seating area.

Came here for lunch as part of a food tour of Rome. I was able to try three different classic Roman…read morepastas for the first time- Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and and All'Amatriciana. It was nice to be able to try three different dishes. I think my favorite was the carbonara because bacon is life, but you really cannot go wrong with any of them! So delicious. Another thing about this place is it's location. It actually inside a hill of terra-cotta pots which you can see on some of the walls. Fun fact: Testaccio used to be the cities garbage dump for old Roman pottery and you can still see the stacks on Monte Testaccio today.

Testaccio may be a bit off the beaten path for tourists but if you are looking for some of the best…read morerestaurants in Rome you must come here. You can expect to discover the staples of Roman cuisine in these places so you can better understand the city which you are visiting. Flavio al Velavevodetto is one such restaurant where you can do this. They focus strictly on Roman food so don't come here for spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna. Do come here for a proper carbonara or some classic cacio e pepe. When we showed up for lunch the restaurant was packed and a lot of the diners seemed to be locals which was a promising sign that this restaurant wouldn't be a tourist trap. The space is quite large but at lunch it fills up quickly so a reservation would be a good idea. It is very simple and unassuming inside. As I said they only serve staples of Roman cuisine. We started with zucchini alla scapece which are fried zucchini seasoned with mint and served cold. I found it very enjoyable and the mint made it very refreshing. That was followed by rigatoni con la pajata which is a sauce made with veal intestine. I had never tried it before so I had no idea what to expect. The rigatoni were cooked al dente while the sauce was very dense and flavourful. What I really enjoyed about the whole experience was that everything was so fresh. Prices were slightly better than what you would pay in central Rome because Testaccio is less of a touristy area. The portions were large and the food was of superior quality so I felt that they were reasonable. I was keen for some real Roman food and this restaurant offered me that exact experience. It is definitely worth the visit if you are in Rome!