The best Italian food. The food is delicious and the pasta portions are huge. The dessert is also amazing. Service is amazing. Highly recommend a true delicious Italian meal. read more

The food here was great and the service was even better. The entire staff was very welcoming and energetic. The lamb and potatoes was worth every penny and desserts were amazing. Washed it all down with a pistachio shot which I would highly recommend. Overall had a great experience in this authentic Italian restaurant. read more

First time in Rome and spent a crazy amount of time trying to find the best food. This place popped up as a hidden gem, so we gave it a try. We had 8PM reservations on a Sat. My kids, 16 and 12 and my wife all said let's go!!! Before I get to the food I have to share the odd. This family run place has only a few servers. Service can take a long long time, but as the Roman's do, talk and have fun while waiting to eat. But you will wait and sit up to 25 minutes. Our server was an older gentleman, and he not only knew his food, but he was all business---and funny. We started with the bread, and veggie platter. Both were yummy. For the main course my wife and myself shared the pasta Carbonara.!! It was so good, and so big. Two people are needed to finish the large course. The dish was thick, Heavy and a bit spicy. It was ridiculously delish. My 16 year old had the same and loved it. My 12 year old had the ravioli pomodoro. She finished it all! Overall, great place. Go. Here. read more

This place is wonderful. We can't say enough things about it! Don't be scared off if you don't get service as soon as you sit down. We waited about 15 mins and as impatient Americans we almost left but then our fantastic server (who I think may also run this place), Umberto, showed up and took our orders very quickly. It wasn't until we began engaging with Umberto (asking him his name and about himself and the restaurant) that he really became warm. It's a small place, no real tourists here, mostly Italian spoken and it's only him working the floor so he runs around like a chicken with his head cut off. Therefore pick your moment for conversation but also do converse because he is a lovely man and he will gladly pull out a glass and have a glass of wine with you. We had 2 pasta and both I am still dreaming about: the carbonara and the zucchini blossom pappardelle. HUGE portions! Also be sure to order a bottle of the house red, no sulfates = no headaches and it's delicious! I even tried ordering another bottle in Italian and Umberto was very impressed and liked that we attempted Italian! We loved it so much we came back here 4 nights later for our last night and Umberto remembered us, that it was our last night and where we were from! Will def go back and can't wait to see Umberto again! read more

Antica Trattoria da Carlone - Both pastas! Carbonara in the front and the zucchini pappardelle in my plate! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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on the old-fashioned side some of the best cucina romana here out of all the Trastevere restaurants excellent traditional Roman Jewish fried artichokes, carbonara, gnocchi and more the service is brisk but friendly, and the portions are pretty huge has a nice outdoor seating area read more

We LOVED our lunch here. The food was incredible. The staff were very friendly. The pasta was being made fresh right in the front of the restaurant. It was delicious. I'd love to go back. read more

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The food was very good. Service was so-so. The main complaint was no oil with bread. The waiter enjoyed my Italian. He even gave me a smile for at least trying. My hubby not so much. He continued to order in English. But the waiter spoke good English. I ordered the linguini di frutti mare. The noodles and sauce were delicious. It's served with calamari and mussels (no shell just meat). My hubby had lasagna but it was not a solid dish. The noodles were all over the place and the sauce tasted like chef boiardi... The wine selection is smaller than most. You can choose 1/2 bottle or full bottle, not by the glass. read more

If your in Rome and want to try the real deal, call make a reservation ( you'll need one ) and eat here The meals are excellent and prices range from 10 euro to 15 euro. I'm from CT, where there are numerous Italian restaurants, the pasta we had here blows away anything I've had. read more

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If you don't have a reservation expect to be rudely turned away regardless of the available space. Expect no explanation for why they can't seat you or how you can make a reservation. Given the number of restaurants in the area, there's no point in lingering to find out how to do so as the food quality elsewhere is amazing. Plus, as I walked away a table motioned me over to them and noted that the food was not great and the service horrible. Avoid at all costs. read more

Abosolutely an amazing find! Spaghetti Carbonara was to die for but can be shared. First time here and will definitely come back. Lovely setting! Enjoy the weather. read more

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Antica Trattoria da Carlone (Tratesvere) One of our best Rome lunches was in Tratesveve. We were lucky to get one of the tables out front of the restaurant. Firstly make certain you request a bread basket. By far it was the best bread we had in Italy. We thought we were back in Paris. We had a mix of pastas and meats. Without a doubt the lamb was perfectly prepared. Service was enjoyable. We asked what was the specialty of the house, and our elderly server said "it is me". Overall, a fun and excellent meal. read more

My husband was raving about this place the last time he was in Rome, and swore by it! (see his review here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/antica-trattoria-da-carlone-roma?hrid=iKxBtKhlpBm9ZilZsVLt-w&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)) Naturally, we had to drop in on our honeymoon and order up the carbonara. It was a nice evening so we decided to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. With a rich entree already in mind, I made sure to order the vegetable plate appetizer that came with soft bread. Zucchini roasted with a nice char on the outside, zucchini chips lightly fried in olive oil, green beans in a red sauce, and eggplant done two ways. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and we agreed to also order the roman artichokes, deep fried. I really don't know how I ate all this food for dinner, but I somehow stuffed myself silly and the pasta hadn't made its arrival yet. No exaggeration but that plate of pasta was GIANT. Thank goodness we shared every thing because there would have been zero chances of me even finishing this dish. But really, order this carbonara. read more

Omg this was the real thing! Make reservations if possible they will turn down people. Spaghetti a la carbonara was to die for! Authentic incredible and delicious I will be back! read more

Yelpers, you really led me astray on this one. I feel like I wasted a very precious night on this place, in this city of wonderful food. After learning that Trastevere held so many great places for dining, and seeing an overwhelming number of 4+ star reviews of eateries in the neighborhood, my husband and I chose Antica Carlone at random. This place was disappointing from the moment we walked in and we should have listened to our instinct to leave. I'm writing this review from a bar down the street where I'm trying to drown my sorrows or at least get some of this off my chest. The service was horrible. We were obviously not welcome, and this became even more apparent when we were repeatedly ignored at every opportunity. We placed our order and waited patiently for an hour and a half to get our dinner while we watched the locals around us receiving their orders well before us despite arriving well after us. Side notes: another giveaway should have been the limited menu, half of which indicated that it was food that had been frozen. We chose the spaghetti carbonara and the ravioli alla pomodoro, which were two of the not-frozen menu items. The ravioli had absolutely no flavor and the carbonara was mediocre at best. We tried to stomach it but ended up just asking for the check and leaving. We paid just short of 60 euros for this retched experience. Oh, and during the hour and a half of wait, we were pummeled by annoying street merchants trying to sell us crappy souvenirs. Please take my word for it and don't go to this place, unless you're a local because that's obviously the only people they want to serve. Instead, do yourself a favor and go to Da Enzo down the street, where we ate the previous night and had a wonderful meal. It's worth the wait, and there are several places to get a drink while waiting. read more

To summarize I would say that the food that this restaurant offers has a really good quality, and everything is homemade which makes it really tasty. Moreover, the portions are substantial and everything with a reasonable price (30 €/ 2 people including coffee and a dessert) The negative side of this restaurant the outside part, it seems really old and shabby. Is not until you get in, that the warmth and the tasty essence makes you change your opinion. read more

Be sure to make reservations or be greeted extremely rudely and turned away even if no one is there. We showed up 20 minutes after they opened and there was only one table being served. I'm not sure if they had a problem with Americans or what it was but they were extremely rude and would not let us have a table. They said there was no private party or anything but they had a few reservations for later that night. They wouldn't even let us drink a cocktail inside with an appetizer when it was completely empty minus the one table. read more

I highly recommend coming here to have the spaghetti carbonara! Rome is known for carbonara and Antica Trattoria Don Corlone's is excellent. I noticed the carbonara was ordered at nearly every other table as well so it really does seem to be a favorite at this restaurant. You get a big serving of fresh al dente spaghetti and the carbonara sauce is rich and flavorful. The house red wine we had with our meal was nice compliment and for dessert we had the tiramisu which was also really good. They speak English here so don't be afraid to come if you don't speak Italian. read more

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Ate here on our honeymoon after receiving a tip that this place has the best carbonara in Roma. We were not led astray! After we ordered, we could hear the hand crank in the kitchen churning out fresh pasta. When it arrived, it was an awesome shade of yellow, rich with egginess (I suspect they used only or mostly yolk), and contained ample and huge chunks of pacetta. Despite the fact that this was a primi, it could have easily been two meals for one person. Given that we had skipped lunch, however, we split this and one secondi. The pasta was hugely rich and yet light at the same time---I have no idea how they did it, but despite the rich and complex flavors, it did not feel like eating something remarkably heavy. They also make their own house wine, which was great (although in Italy, the house wine everywhere is great). We finished off the meal with panna cotta topped with mixed berries, which again was very rich yet somehow light. This place is a truly authentic family-run gem located off the beaten path on a little side-street in the Trastevere. If you're looking for a real deal local restaurant---where the servers are all related to each other, know most of the patrons that come in, and don't speak a word of English---that cooks traditional and awesome food, go here. It may (read: will) ruin you for all other carbonara, but you won't be sorry that it did. read more

Delishous meal here! I had the gnocchi. The food was great. The waiter was extremely sweet. Great service and great food. Would recommend this restaurant I everyone! They're known for the carbonara. read more

Antica Trattoria da Carlone - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

As previously stated the Carbonara is the Best in Rome. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the pancetta is bountiful. The Coda (oxtail) Roman Style was fall off the bone tender and delicious. We had the requisite fried artichokes. The house wine here is homemade and drinks really good. Finally, I dont usually order dessert because prefer to walk and sample someplace else, but the dolce here were to good to pass up. My nephew had the Tiramisu and i had a ricotta cheese and berry tort that was incredible. The portions her are Large, they even serve platters of pasta for sharing. Trestavere is a gold mine of Great Eats and Da Carlone is the Mother Lode. read more

We were rudely turned away with sour looks and hand gestures -- even though they were still open with a few open tables. Don't bother. We left feeling confused and embarrassed. When we first arrived I searched for the hostess to ask for a table. She immediately gave me an oddly freaked out look (like 'why are you talking to me?!') and went into the kitchen to get someone. A man wearing an apron came out looking crazy annoyed. He immediately began kept shooing me away with his hand while quickly walking me to the door. 'Full! Full!' he kept saying. Upon writing this review, I checked and unfortunately have to agree with the few negative reviews posted. This feels like a place especially for locals, with no regard or welcome for non locals. read more

Best carbonara! Very nice atmosphere and good service. Owner was very attentive and funny.

We went to Carlone for lunch while staying in Trastevere. The family was kind and welcoming. The food was simple and delicious. Prices were reasonable and we loved the experience. Can't wait to return. read more

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There are so many restaurants in the area, but we came here specifically from the great Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! I never believed I could tell the difference between pasta in the US and better pasta in Italy, but the pasta here was something I've never experienced before. It was one of the best pastas I had on my trip to Italy. We had the pomodoro and the carbonara. Portions were relatively large. The staff speak mostly Italian, but we were able to communicate and they understood our allergies and dietary restrictions. We were lucky to have gotten there early, but the place fills up quickly. A lot of Italians were dining there, which made me feel that the food was authentic and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

A friend recommended this restaurant for their "life-changing" pasta carbonara. I have to agree! A large group of us showed up for dinner; so, it was served family-style, following a nice selection of bread to enjoy with our drinks. Both the carbonara and cacio e pepe are ridiculously flavorful...and RICH. You may want to chase either one with salad, veggies, or fresh fruit to cleanse your palate. The service was attentive and polite and the restaurant can accommodate 1-2 large groups (~10) at a time, along with a selection of regular tables. The location is great in a unique neighborhood worth exploring on its own. Highly recommended! read more

Odd experience. Took the fam here cause they had a hamburger deal - I know hamburger in Italy but kids will be kids. So it came with a drink and fries for 10 euro. Get the bill they added 3 euros for the advertised included drink. I asked it to be removed. My meal was suppose to be about 100. Dude comes back with credit card receipt to sign that says 185???? I complain and he gives me 85 in cash. As I grab my change he takes the one euro that I didn't get a chance to pick up yet. Self tipping? I heard dealers at old Macau casinos did this not wait staff in Italy. I didn't lose but imagine if I blindly signed???? Otherwise food was solid. Carbonara was spot on with the other reviews. It's just the service was off. Hopefully if you decide to come here the math will be right. read more

Best carbonara and huge portions! Totally worth the trip. A wonderful introduction to Rome's classic pasta!

We spent 2 weeks traveling throughout Italy and this was the best meal we had the entire trip. We had the Cacio e Pepe & a porcini ravioli. I will forever dream about the Cacio e Pepe. The service was excellent & the location was quaint. read more

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This place makes wonderful authentic Roman food! The atmosphere was impeccable. The waiters did an amazing job accommodating our dreadful English-speaking family. The Cacio e Pepe still appears in my dreams and I can't wait to return the next time that I am in Rome. read more

Mama Mia! Last night in Rome and my local friends take me here which I was very grateful for. We pretty much ordered everything on the menu being that we had 20 people. Everything was amazing. Just when I thought I had the best pasta, my friends take me here. If ever in Rome, you MUST come here! Two thumbs up! read more

Nestled in the charming Trastesvere neighborhood, Antica Trattoria Da Carlone is a traditional Italian gem. Expect slow service, especially with ordering (we almost left before putting our order in it took so long) but once you order food flies out pretty quickly. We were definitely happy we waited it out. The carbonara is absolutely delicious and the tiramisu was a delicious capper on the evening. read more

Don't come here expecting quick service. This is a family owned business. The pasta is 'fatto in casa'. They also make the wine and it goes very well with the food. The wait staff can be a little grumpy, but trust me. It's all worth it. Be patient and slow down, you're in ROME. They won't bother you after the food is brought to your table, not even to being the bill. Instead they will leave you in peace to enjoy the meal and the company. For hours if that's what you want. It's a beautiful thing. So is the Cacio e Pepe and the matriciana if you like spicy I come to Rome every few years and I make a point to come here, you will eat a lot of wonderful food in Italia, but you will remember these dishes long after you return home. read more

It was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had . I'm Italian so you can imagine how picky I could actually be about food and that's right. I'm extremely picky but "Da Carlone" made me remember how great Italian cuisine is after years far away from Italy. My boyfriend and I ordered Spaghetti alla Carbonara and tonnarelli cacio e Pepe, then the house Wine, coda alla vaccinara and carciofi alla giudia. The food was AMAZING. The carbonara is something you don't find anywhere else but there. Wow. The desserts are amazing as well. I suggest the chocolate and pears pie because it's extremely rich and absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic as well. The waiters and the owner were making sure the dinner was going well. Also, the location is great because it allows you to walk around Trastevere, very characteristic area of Rome. Definitely "Da Carlone" deserves more than 5 stars. Once in Rome go there and enjoy every bite. read more

My family had a really good meal. The ravioli with spinach and cheese with tomato sauce was simple and perfect. My nephew had a pasta dish with a mushroom cream sauce that was fantastic. The best meal so far since I have been in Rome. Friendly service and really good food. read more

A little disappointed in this place. My ravioli were amazing but my husbands gnocchi were bland and boring and the carciofi were overcooked and almost totally unseasoned. Service was also lackluster, even by Italian standards. read more

Amazing classic Roman pasta with an atmosphere to match. Had the pasta all gricia, and was a huge, delicious portion.

This was the culinary highlight of our 3 days in Rome (and we had some very good food in Rome). It's off the beaten path but not far from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Trastevere. We came here on the recommendation of my partner's uncle who lives in Milan and eats here whenever he's in Rome. We had the carbonara and the amatriciana and both were fabulous. We will definitely be back when we're in Rome next. read more

Good food and variety. Wait staff very friendly. Off the beaten path with lots of locals dinning in. Go early or call and make a reservation. read more

It's a nice sunny day in Rome around 2:20 pm and we are walking towards this restaurant which we got told makes good carbonara. As we enter the place, no one seems to care about the new customers approaching. I manage to stop a waiter and I get told in a very impolite way "restaurant full! Full!". We have a look around and the place is clearly not full at all, in fact we could count at least 5 tables available. So we ask another person which then turns out to be the owner of the place and he starts screaming "closed, we are closed! CLOSED!". I've rarely witnessed such a rude behaviour towards potential customers. So arrogant, so rude, so unnecessary. We were just asking if we could get a table. But it was 2:30 pm. And at 2:30 pm they finish their lunch shift. Well guess not everyone is in the need to work a lot to make a living. Good for them. But next time remember that being rude to customers is generally not a good idea, especially if they can then write about it on the internet and millions of people can get to know what you did to them and how you treated them. You rude owner. read more

Outstanding restaurant off the beaten path. This is a family run restaurant that is authentic and charming. Just be sure to try and speak Italian with the servers. They will appreciate the gesture. read more