We stayed at a nearby hotel and this place came highly recommended by both the hotel staff and our taxi driver. I understand it's a very old and well-known establishment. When we arrived, there was no one to greet us right away, so we were a little confused at first. After a short wait, we were seated outside, which had a nice atmosphere. The food was fresh and tasty. Service could have been a bit faster, but overall, we enjoyed the experience and would recommend this place. read more

Arturo all'Antica Aurelia - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Fantastic ristorante in the college district outside the city center. We skipped the appetizers and jumped straight to first and seconds. Started with the perfectly fried shrimp and calamari plate. It was great. Next was the special sea bass plate with potatoes and mixed vegetables. Baked first and then crisped under the broiler, it was the perfect taste and texture. Everything was cooked perfectly and the waiter deboned the sea bass at the table. We had the triple chocolate cake for dessert. We had been wanting seafood and we are glad that we waited. read more

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We didn't see any tourist the 2 nights we were there. There were 14 of us and all the entrees were delicious, and the waitresses were wonderful. We hope to go back to Rome and dine here again read more

This is a great restaurant for those who are staying close by, like the Crown Plaza just around the corner. The food was great as was the ambiance and service. It opens at 7pm, not 8 like it says on this app. Try it out...you will love it! read more

First night in Rome we discovered this large, excellent eatery a few blocks from our hotel. Covered outside dining was elegant but very comfortable. We got there just after it opened, and there were already quite a few tables seated. Food took a little while to be served but everything we ordered was excellent, fresh and well prepared. We started with mushroom fettuccini, I had the veal saltimbocca, my wife had the turbo. All meals plated table side. Staff very friendly. Good mix of locals and tourists. Highly recommend. read more

My taxi driver suggested this restaurant which at first I thought it was just one of those tourist traps, but it was anything but. Fantastic food at a reasonable price, wine list although not extensive has some affordable hidden gems. I had the lobster and loved it. I didn't plan on getting desert but I was so beguiled I ordered the tiramisu and finished it expeditiously. Upon realizing how fast I ingested the tiramisu, this restaurant has made me realize that I am a tiramislut. I am not ashamed and am thankful for my taxi drive and this restaurants service. read more

Arturo all'Antica Aurelia - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Hidden gem! Wonderful service, I mean really, such sweet and attentive staff, and the food is fantastic- hot and incredibly fresh, we had the fettuccine ragu, salmon tartar, tomato soup, carbonara, and a classic prosciutto pizza, topped off with lemon sorbet and tiramisu- if I could give six stars I would! Wow!! read more

The food was AMAZING! Great authentic Italian cuisine. It was so good we went two nights in a row. Our server was fantastic. He spoke English very well and recommended great dishes to us. read more

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A very big thank you to Bernardo and staff! They all went out of their way to make our final night in Rome special. Each and every course was spectacular. Get a bottle of the house wines, they were fantastic! Everything we ordered was delectable, down to the table bread! We dined here two nights in a row due to the cuisine, proximity to the Crown Plaza, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. Even on a busy Friday night, Bernardo made the time to sit down with us and treated us to limoncello on the house! The prices are quite reasonable for the quality of dishes. My daughter and I ordered ourselves a three-course meal, including a bottle of wine for under $60. The staff are incredibly detail-oriented and constantly walking around so even if you're waiter is busy cashing a table out, the others are more than happy to accommodate your request, very good teamwork! *Do not pay attention to the reviews about how long it takes/took to get the check. FYI, it's a social custom for the patron to REQUEST the check in Italy as it is considered to be pushy/rude for a server to set the check at the table without being asked. Relax, enjoy, and take your time, a meal should be an experience! If you are leaving the table before the 90-180 minute mark, you're the ones doing it wrong, not them! read more

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The service was extremely slow, and we got the wrong food twice. The servers never said anything about how they messed up or forgot items we ordered. When we finally got the food it was horrible, undercooked, unseasoned, and just poor quality. The ambiance was ok I guess. The steak I had, I ordered medium rare, it was not even rare in my opinion, and the steak had a ton of gristle. read more

Arturo all'Antica Aurelia - Medium rare steak I guess? - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

The menu options are excellent. I had dinner at the restaurant twice during my visit to Rome. Everything that I ordered was excellent. The restaurant is quite busy. Service is slow but friendly. Prepare to settle in for a great meal that will occupy your ENTIRE evening. read more

While in Rome before and after our cruise my fiancée and I stayed at the Crowne Plaza in St. Peter's. While there we ventured out just a little bit because we saw this restaurant was right off of the hotel's property. Let's say that we ate here 3 times during our stay. It was a pleasurable experience each time. Atmosphere/Appearance: When researching this place we noticed that it didn't open until 8:00pm and we just thought that was so strange! Every single say had the same hours from 8:00pm until midnight, but whatever! Lol. We'd show up right when they opened so we could get a good table. It was pretty empty usually right at open, but within a few minutes the place would get flooded. There is a private parking lot attached to the restaurant, but you can absolutely get blocked in. So, yeah, there's that. There are 2 giant sections to this place. When you first walk in you can veer to the right and eat inside. I can't speak on the decor or anything in there because we veered to the left to have a more "outdoor" eating experience. It was like a green house. It wasn't exactly "outside", the roof was made of glass and there were giant windows circling the whole area. Too bad the sun had set long before the restaurant opened so we couldn't get the best views. It was just dark outside. Service: There wasn't just one server that took care of you, it seemed like almost the whole restaurant worked together. I have no idea how they coordinated everything, but it surely worked for them. Everything worked smoothly and we certainly happy. Food: I've had everything from the pasta with tomato sauce, lamb chops, cheesecake, swordfish to the Greek salad. It's all fantastic, but all in smaller portions than what I'm used to in America (naturally). It makes sense to get an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert for it to be considered a full-course meal. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It all tasted freshly prepared and like it was made with love. Value: This isn't a bank-breaking restaurant at all, but it has the appeal of one. I love it. The bottles of wine were cheap, the food was inexpensive and it all just worked so well. So that's why I came here to eat 3 out of the 5 night we stayed at the hotel. It's absolutely worth it and I will surely come back. read more

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Don't even read the poor reviews. They are so skewed. In reality Arturo all'Antica Aurelia is awesome. Super awesome - as my Italian friends will say. Let me call out the obvious. - Arturo is a ristorante. And in Italy that means a very particular type of meal and service. It means courses of a meal. It means multiple plates. It means eating and waiting. It's dining at its finest. It means an experience. Most of all . . . It means taking your time and eating slowly. Arturo ticks all the boxes. The food is spectacular. The service is beautifully Italian - a bit slow, and sometimes clunky, but perfect. The wine list is decent with a generous number of moderately priced bottles and pours. The patio dining area is spacious and simplistically elegant. It's just a great place. The location is not super easy to find - unless your staying in a hotel near-by. However, please do yourself a favor - make the trip. The experience is worth every step you take to get there. read more

Very good food, and incredibly affordable. Portions are very large (too big for me) but you get a lot more for what you are paying for. Bottled water, an appetizer, two entrees (one with half a lobster), a bottle of wine and a shareable dessert was $52. We will be back every night that we are staying in the hotel next door. -Traveling from Arizona, USA read more

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The shrimp appetizer was cooked to perfection and so fresh. The tonarelli with lobster is so tasty and the gnocchi is fantastic. This is the best meal we've had since arriving in Rome. Sorry we didn't find this sooner, I want most everything on the menu. And the house wine....divine. read more

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Excellent. The food, service and the place. Would recommend it to anyone that wants to eat great food. We were in Italy for two weeks and this is the best restaurant. It's the real Italian food, best servers, and place. read more

This restaurant is a solid 5 stars to us and we will return. The decor is very appealing and the Vespa is a great touch! 5 stars in spite of a glitch with our original waiter. They have a pasta dish that sounded great. I speak no Italian and when I ordered I pointed at the item on the menu and tried to pronounce it in Italian. The waiter kept pointing to the item on the line below what we wanted and I said "no" and again pointed to the prawns and zucchini. We did this twice. I'm sorry, but this is the best I can do in countries I don't speak the language. When our plates came out they were wrong. Rather than the dish we ordered they brought us pasta and clams. This was the item listed one line above the prawns and zucchini. We tried to get the waiters attention and we thought he was ignoring us so we ask a young lady for help. She said she would fix it and it was no problem. Her English was much better than the waiters was. Where the pasta and clams came out in 5 minutes the prawns and zucchini took about 20 minutes. We discussed that maybe we were getting fucked with? But then our plates came out and they looked wonderful. Honestly the pasta and clams looked good too, but wasn't what we were in the mood for tonight. We had split a Grecian salad and it was excellent. The prawns and zucchini with cherry tomatoes was to die for! It tasted so good we both loved it. I have to take part of the blame for the order screw up. Next time I have to order like this I will point with my pen rather than my fat finger. That or have Corina order. She speaks Spanish, French, and Portuguese and the odds of her making herself understood in other languages is just better. Plus I have never liked waiters and always prefer a waitress. To me it just seems most waiters have some sort of attitude that disagrees with me. So even with the ordering snafu this gets a 5 star rating from us. To have food this good on our first night in Rome is remarkable. The prices are very reasonable too. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Rome. And remember we found this place because of the reviews here on Yelp. We went again last night as we were just too tired to take a cab elsewhere. The same as the first night the food was excellent. The service was great too! This place like so many other reviews state is a great bargain. We paid 35€ for both our meals and a bottle of wine. Our friends went into the city and paid 70€ EACH for dinner! read more

Arturo all'Antica Aurelia - Toast to a fun and interesting day in Rome - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing food and atmosphere, we couldn't stop thinking about this place on our Italian vacation and wished we could go again the next day but they were closed on Mondays. If you're staying st the Crowne Plaza, avoid their restaurant at all costs and come HERE instead! read more

YUMMY! forget the reviews from people who expect fast service. This is ITALY! Servers allow you to relax here and the meal entitles you time to relax and eat. A little tip: if you want to dine quickly (American style) have your order all written down--give it to the server and they will bring ALL your food right away. Boring--but efficient. If you prefer time to talk and laugh, make memories and forget the calories then you order antipasti, enjoy it, order first then second plates and experience the hours of joy you are offered. A server will not bug you here--that is considered rude. They are not ignoring you--they are respecting your freedom to sit as long as you like. Bills are brought at midnight. Yes--midnight. It is rude (though they understand if you have kids) to ask for "il conto, per fovore" so you can get out at 10:30-but they frown a little. Now the food: best food ever. Our family likes to travel--this was great by any standards. They have special dishes indicated by little hearts on the menu. Try any or all: they were amazing! The carbonara deserves an entire review--epic. Flavors were subtle but delicious. We loved everything we tried except for 1 dish had more garlic than expected (fettuccine with mushrooms) and that wasn't finished but everything else: LICKED CLEAN. Family of 5 was under 150$ and we ordered (10-15 euro/plate appetizers and first plates--main course fish was 20 euro a plate) a lot of family style plates. Big portions (we ordered 2 carbonara) but everyone left full and happy. Hope you all find the dolce vida! The service was great--we were the only Americans in the place--and the owner was there serving all his friends. They were eating mostly seafood--the baked fish in a salt crust was a big hit (we were not that adventurous--but we might go back tomorrow night) I would recommend reservations if it is a weekend. No one spoke English--why would they? But they have a menu in English which was easy to use. Maybe have your concierge make the reservation. 8:00 seemed like a good opening time. We ate inside--outside seemed more popular but the inside got pretty full by 10:30 when we left. read more

Arturo all'Antica Aurelia - Tomatoes and buffalo caprese salad. We asked for balsamic and it was amazing - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Truly stellar. This was my favorite dining experience in all of Italy. It's a bit far outside of Rome's center (somewhat close to the Vatican), but making a trip out here is definitely worth it. They have an indoor and half-outdoor seating area. We sat in the outside area and were seated immediately around 8pm. The decor of the restaurant was elegant yet cozy. They have pure white tablecloths and napkins at every table and have softly lit table lamps lining the periphery. The half-outdoor area is surrounded by a garden of flowers, bushes, trees, and ivy. A+ for atmosphere. We ordered the house white wine (half liter for the two of us) and this was plenty. We started with pasta as appetizers and had the fish and steak for our entrees. Both were superb. We noticed that waiters were rolling around a dessert cart with some of the most delicious-looking desserts from chocolate to cheese. We couldn't decide on one, so we ordered two of them. Excellent way to end the night. read more

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Have you ever had authentic Italian pizza or pasta? As in real, homemade, real, Italian and REAL (have I mentioned the authenticity of this food?) Italian food? Unless you've been to Italy, or indeed a restaurant owned by an Italian, then you probably have not. WELL let me tell you about this little hidden gem of Italy. The Arturo all'Antica Aurelia is absolutely beautiful. One night in Rome I wasn't feeling particularly well, so when my parents went out for dinner and brought me back a takeaway pizza from this place, I really wasn't in the mood to eat it, that was until my mum convinced me to have one slice, and before you knew it the whole thing was gone. Sweet heaven, this was PIZZA pizza. Cheesy and tomato-y and everything you could want in life. So after hearing my mum's review, and tasting the pizza, I simply had to go to this place and try it for myself. The restaurant itself is relatively large, with various rooms, but we were seated in the beautiful outside garden type area which was lovely and warm because of the gorgeous Italian summer weather. We decided to only have mains, and I can't remember what the rest of the family had, but I remember very well what I had. The famous pizza I'd had a few nights before, and because it was in the restaurant (IF EVEN POSSIBLE) it tasted better. Wow. Talking about this restaurant has made me crave a return visit. Anyone willing to pay for my flights to Rome? Anyone?... read more

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Big restaurant with relaxing ambiance. Service is friendly and efficient. Dood is delicious. Parking isn't a problem as you can park at Crown Plaza Hotel parking. Fair price. read more

Through our whole trip to Rome and cruising around the Mediterranean THIS is the one restaurant we can't stop raving about - and it was walking distance from where we were staying! The pasta was the main draw - it was unlike anything we've ever had before and was the best example of REAL Italian pasta and what we're used to getting in the states. Hands down the best carbonara I've ever had, and my wife had the southern Italy and begged me to take her back for more. That wasn't even the main dish! She had the grilled prawns - served whole so she shelled them and thought they were delicious. I had the steak, which was simply seasoned and cooked to perfection. We would have devoured the main courses if we hadn't been so full from our pastas! In a town full of great places to eat I KNOW I'll be making a stop here next time we're in Rome - MUST VISIT! read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! We specifically stayed at the Crowne Plaza next door so we could walk here every night. House wine was a hit and every plate we've ordered has been fabulous. I'm in love with their vegetable soup. read more

Too bad you can't do 0 stars here. The service was awful here. We were seated and then completely ignored for a good 15 minutes and to top it off, we didn't receive our food for another half hour. Throughout those 30 minutes of waiting for our food, they didn't even check up on us or acknowledge us. The food wasn't even that great, and I did not feel welcomed. 0 stars for me. read more

Okay look, the food is good and has decent value but wow the service is appalling. Don't ask me why I came here twice in my visit to Rome but I did. First meal I was met with especially poor service. We sat down and waited 10 minutes before a server even noticed me waving my arms to SEE a menu. Furthermore, I never received a napkin, had to remind them I ordered a beer, and they charged us bread when we never received any. Round two didn't have the hiccups but service was just as slow and food mediocre at best. Voted number one spot nearby on Yelp and gosh I sure hope there is better. read more

It's quite interesting when you walk up as there is an "outside" and inside of the restaurant. I put outside in quotes as it's enclosed in glass yet you feel like you're sitting outside, which is where we chose to sit. It was very nice and the waiter was quite helpful with the menu. We started with the fried baby squid, which was delivered very quickly along with bread, olive oil and still water (which is what they call regular, non-sparkling water in Europe). My husband ordered the veal saltimbocca and was very disappointed as the veal was chewy and lacked flavor. I ordered the shrimp scampi risotto, but be careful my friends, as it wasn't what I expected. Scampi in the US is typically garlic and olive oil, well in Roma it is baby shrimp, that when cooked look like larvae, no you can't make this up! I was taken aback when it first arrived as it was very orange in color and EXTREMELY shrimpy. However, once over the shock of what I received it was actually really very good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the portion size was huge! I gave them a less than stellar rating because as the evening progressed, and they became extremely crowded, our service went downhill very fast. We had ordered a bottle of wine and that took more than 20 minutes to get to us, the food took more than 45 minutes and the worst was asking for the check...drumroll...over an hour to get! I'm sorry, that's just unacceptable. We were there on a Saturday night and management - are you listening - you need more staff! I'm not sure with so many restaurants in Rome that we'd come back to Arturo, but it was an experience that I'm glad we had. read more

Arturo all'Antica Aurelia - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Good choice if you live in Crown Plaza Hotel St. Peter's Nice food with crowd environment...... read more

Arturo's is an absolute must whether you're a Roman or you're on a Roman holiday. I lived in Rome for 12 years prior to moving to the U.S., and eating at Ristorante Arturo (on numerous occasions might I add) was undeniably the highlight of my stay in Italy. This restaurant has been running since 1968 by an Italian family that serves 100% authentic and exquisite Italian dishes. The food here is unparalleled - every dish on the menu is made with the utmost care and the freshest local ingredients (probably why Italian food can't really be replicated elsewhere). From the hot focaccia straight out of the pizzeria, the crispy and juicy calamari, the mouth-watering mozzarella and prosciutto, the al dente noodles accompanied with succulent clams, and the sizzling steaks cooked to a perfection... Mamma mia, Ristorante Arturo is as good as it gets when it comes to Italian food. I recommend sitting in the outdoor glass-covered terrace; the ambience is intimate and soothing; you feel like you're dining in a greenhouse, even in the middle of winter! Ristorante Arturo is beyond a restaurant - it's part of Rome and its history. You'll almost always see Italian stars and Vatican officials dining amongst visitors from all over the world. Glance around the pictures on the walls of Pope John Paul II dining at the restaurant, and chit chat with the owner Bernardo (if you can catch him, he's always at the restaurant, but he's a quick one!). A meal here is an experience to be relished, and a trip to Rome is incomplete without a visit to Arturo's. read more

The entire time my mother and I were in wrong this was our go-to place for dinner nearly every night. It's an amazing place great people great staff extremely good food. This place made our time and Rome memorable read more

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Hands down and through the roof, Ristorante Arturo is my favorite restaurant in Rome (and I'm proud to have the same name, hah)! I have friends who say they've made countless mistakes falling into tourist traps around central hotspots. Yes, it's a little ways away, but it's also on one of Rome's most popular streets branching from Trastevere and the Vatican area. One dinner here is worth the flight across any ocean. Menu items change seasonally, as they should. Instead of listing the must-haves for every part of the year, ask what's fresh and trust your waiter. Service is fantastic and the owner, Bernardo, is there everyday. Everything is priced to local standards. You will be eating with Italians and do what the Romans do. The space is also glorious and huge. No problem fitting in your party (heyyy) or having an intimate night on the veranda (yes, they have one)! The live music on Facebook announced nights is phenomenal. Very impressive space. read more

We were staying in the hotel next door so we decided to walk over one night. The food was decent. Definitely not one of the better meals we've had here in Italy. However, the service was absolutely the worst. We waited over an hour for our check. We tried getting several people's attention including the lady with the glasses who appeared to be the manager. We yelled "excuse me", waved our arms, sat silently with empty plates, you name it. Nothing. Finally, we got the attention of a waitress and she said she would get it but that didn't happen either. Finally, some of us just went back to the hotel and my husband waited another half hour before walking up to the front and trying his luck. Finally, the bill was paid. read more

We spent a week in Rome and were staying in the Crown Plaza hotel. The hotel food was good but by day 2 we wanted something different. Arturo's is a 2 minute walk and one of our best finds in Rome. We ate here often and the waitstaff was excellent. On the 4th day ours friends arrived and needed to eat. We took them here and they loved it. The menu has done great items and the pizza is excellent. Certainly try this establishment if you are picking from a list of restaurants. You won't be disappointed. read more

We enjoyed our first italian dish . The crispy calamari appetizer was great. Pasta Carbonara, and Seafood pasta was good. Too bad the place was not aircontioned well. To top it they did'nt have ice for the Coke which was 5 euros per bottle. I could have enjoyed the lunch much more read more

A wonderful gem we yelped, the food came out a little fast. However It was all so Italian , quick fried anchovies ( for all my friends ,these are fresh anchovy not the super salty you get on a pizza). Next the pasta gnochii with baby clams .hmmm. My wife finished mine. And for the finale, spotted grilled prawns ...heck ya. And of course lemoncello. I want to come back or make the same . Oh yeah the pasta was made there today. read more

Best pasta I've ever had in my life. We had the fresh pasta with tomato and mozarella, the rissoto, steak and a mozarella salat. It was way too much food for two but it was too delicious that we finished all. Simply amazing and the prices are reasonable!! We also ordered a bottle of white wine, very good. read more

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This place is a gem! It's away from the tourist spots. The food is fresh with a great value!

Italian cuisine is amongst the most delicious food selections in the world. This restaurant exemplifies the delicate yet familiar environment Italians are so well known for BONISIMO read more

The food was absolutely wonderful! My family and I were staying at the nearby hotel and came two nights in a row because of the food. Our waiters Alex and Luigi were wonderful and offered great suggestions on some typical Roman dishes so that we could taste something local and different than we would have back in the U.S. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a quiet and quaint restaurant with delicious food! Thanks again to the staff there that made our dinning experience great. read more

Its customary at this restaurant to make you wait 20 minutes before serving you. We went twice (gave it 2 chances) and the first time we didn't get menu's for 15-20 minutes, they didn't bring bread but they did try and charge us for it, and the portion size was... disappointing. The pasta quality (carbonara) was pretty good though (hence the second star). The second time we didn't get served for 15-20 minutes, they did give us bread but we had to ask for plates, oil and vinegar (of which we only got oil). Every server seems very busy but never seems to visit any tables. They never checked on us. When they uncorked our wine, they pulled half the cork which broke off, and left the other half in the bottle. After we went and got a server though, they proceeded to finish uncorking. Overall: horrific service, awful bread, decent wine list, good quality food (but not great), good prices, but a huge pain in the ass. read more