We had a nice meal at Benso 215 during our time in Rome. The food was good overall, but the standout dish for me was definitely the ravioli with pistachio sauce -- absolutely delicious and something I highly recommend! This spot feels a bit more Americanized than other places in the area, which can actually be a plus if you're looking for familiar touches like ice in your drinks and a menu that shows the USD equivalent. It made things very easy and comfortable for travelers. The service was decent, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were satisfying. If you're in Rome and want a meal that's tasty and tourist-friendly, Benso 215 is worth a stop. read more

If you're a person of color, I would strongly reconsider dining at this restaurant. We had a confirmed reservation for a party of three. As the staff was literally preparing our table, two white women walked in and said they had an 8:00 p.m. reservation for two. Without hesitation, the hostess turned to us and said we'd now have to wait another 15 minutes because they "only had a table for two." She then asked me to show proof of my reservation, even though she had already begun seating us and proof was already confirmed. Whether intentional or not, the way we were treated felt discriminatory and deeply disrespectful. Our reservation appeared to become less important the moment another party arrived, and we were the ones asked to prove we belonged there. We simply left... I will not spend my hard earned money on an establishment that doesn't want us in their restaurant. read more

The service here was fast and the food came out quick, but honestly, it was nothing special. The fried artichoke was just okay, but the fish wasn't great and lacked flavor. Even the pasta was just eh, especially for being in Italy where expectations are high. read more

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They offer GLUTEN FREE pasta! My daughter ordered the GLUTEN FREE FOUR CHEESE PASTA. It has been some of her favorite pasta in Italy. She has craved it ever since this meal. I ordered the margherita pizza. It was Perfecto! Thin delicious crust with cheese and perfect amount of tomato sauce. read more

Benso 215 - Four Cheese pasta with Gluten Free noodles - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Europe 2023 - Rome After your visit to the Coliseum jump over to Benso and enjoy a great pizza. FAST Food: I had spaghetti & meatballs, the pasta was al dente, the ragu tasty, the meatballs a little bland. The pizza was great, with some spicy pepperoni. We enjoyed several beers as well, each served with an ice cold glass which is a first for our trip to Europe. We also had some fries which were great. Atmosphere: nice space, looks like a nice bar. Kind of quiet even with the busy road outside. Nice outdoor seating. Service: excellent. Our waitress was very attentive. Tip: enjoy the outside seating read more

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We had an incredible meal at Benso 215. My partner had the seafood risotto--it was heaped with shrimp and other seafood--I had the ravioli with pistachio sauce, outstanding. Both had great flavor and presentation and price was very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

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Quick spot for a mid day meal with welcoming indoor seating with what looked like a full bar, and outside tables, as well. We had the cheese burger, fried calamari and shrimp, sea bass with potato and one of their three bruschetta. Also, a strawberry shake for desert to share! Service was quick. Waitress spoke perfect English and tolerated my efforts of Italian. The burger was a bit dry, so it didn't taste as good as it looked, but the sea bass and potato was tasty and nice playing. The fried calamari and shrimp was fantastic! The bruschetta had tasty tomatoes, but I would have like more garlic for my taste. So many places to eat... checked off one! read more

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Stopped here for lunch. One of the few places I've found serving IPA beer. Had 2 pizzas and an aperol spritz. Really really good. read more

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Stopped here for lunch when walking around the streets of Rome. Located fairly close to the Coliseum, this is no tourist joint. We were seated outside and appreciated the shade and cooling fan. The place had a nice corner street vibe with lots of people walking by. My daughters (16 and 12) had the pesto pasta and it was very tasty. The basil taste was very strong. My wife had a broccoli and sausage pasta dish and she too loved it. I had the three (or 4?) cheese Gnocchi and it is one of the best I have ever had. Add a bottle of wine and some sodas and that equals a fun lunch. Go. read more

This place is right next to our VRBO and a great place for a late night pizza. The Quattro formag pizza and pistachio tiramiso was awesome. read more

Benso 215 - Sam and I about to fight for this pizza formag - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This place was conveniently located next to our hotel and always seemed busy, so we decided to give it a try. We were very satisfied with our experience. We ordered the steak tartare, which had a generous amount of truffle. The bruschetta was delicious, with perfectly toasted bread. We also had the fettuccine Alfredo, which was creamy and delightful. The servers, David and Dylan, were exceptionally kind. Everything was wonderful. read more

Great time at Benso Bistro tonight. The outdoor seating was perfect. Raz was a server and very attentive. Good service and excellent food. read more

Benso 215 - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Bruschetta was very good. Nice little place in a good neighborhood. Easy to walk-in and get seated. Outdoor seating looked good too. read more

Benso 215 - Caucio e pepe and margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

service was very good here!! they give you a literal bag of bread which is nice LOL best thing we got was the seafood risotto. the calamari is not as fresh as i've had it elsewhere and wasn't really worth it, would not order again. we also got a mixed meat plate which came with chicken, beef, pork and sausage. the chicken was surprisingly juicy but everything else was a pass; probably wouldn't order again. it was also definitely not worth the price. the meatballs were.. really bad. like Really bad. we didn't finish the plate :~( idk if i'll come back if i'm ever in italy again tho since the food is nothing special. read more

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The food was wonderful, though ordering a Primi and Secondi was a bit much. It is a relatively small space considering some of the other locations and the seating is rather close, but nothing unusual for the area. First and foremost, this was the only restaurant that had service with the bill as an option, which was odd. Likely something for tourist, which I've run into before.They also had a specific server names Raz assigned to us who had the best English language skills. Overall the food and service was fantastic, just wasn't a fan of the service option being put forward to us. read more

I don't do many reviews, but needed to rate this one. From a pure food perspective, Benso 215 was the best restaurant we ate at during our two weeks in Italy. And this includes several high-end restaurants which were much higher priced! We ended up sharing food all across the table because everyone wanted to try each other's dishes. Yelp isn't great for international reviews, but note that Benso is rated much higher on the travel sites. read more

Went here super late in my first night in Rome because it was the closet place open. I was pleasantly surprised with the food. It was my first time eating Cacio e Pepe and shocked at how good such a simple dish could be. The pasta is homemade and the sauce was super creamy and well balanced. It also was served in a bowl made of cheese which, although a little gimmicky, was cute. read more

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We came to this place as a plan b. We found this place because it was the closest to us at the moment. As a tourist to this place, I would be okay with it but if you are an American tourist be for-warned that they will ask if you want to leave a tip. You of course have every right to say no as it is not customary to leave a tip but they know American's typically leave tips. The food was mediocre. I had the carbonara pasta and it was only okay. The service was pretty much non-existence except for the two girls at the next table. The waitress that took our order disappeared. The waiters were hitting on the girls at the next table. No one there cared and to ask for a tip because we're Americans is wrong when you didn't earn it. read more

Everything is basically "ok" here, not good, but not bad either. Nothing fancy, standard Italian food, wine selection is good. It's a bit more on the expensive side which is probably due to the location (relatively close to the Colosseum). read more

Benso 215 - Tempura di verdure miste - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

To start, the service was terrible and our server was not attentive whatsoever. We asked for water and our waitress said they did not serve tap water yet we see them fill up the water bottles with tap water and charge us for them. The bread was stale. The bruschetta was terrible. The caprese salad had no flavor. The gnocchi was undercooked. An all around awful restaurant, would not recommend please avoid. read more

Great restaurant, friendly staff, good food and I loved how it looked downstairs !! I felt like I was eating in a wine cellar ! The location was fantastic as well- close to colosseum. Diana was our server and she was fantastic ! Def recommend eating here. The prices were reasonable as well. I will come back again next read more

I came here because it is right next to my hotel and looks welcoming. But the foods are not so good and a bit more expensive than other restaurants. My server cannot speak english very well, i wanted to have a pasta with tomato source, but i got white pasta with cheese... i don't think i will come back. read more

We were walking to another restaurant and just stopped to look at the menu. Half of our party is vegetarian and so this menu looked very appealing to us, so we decided to eat here. We had a large group of 8 people including 4 small children and they sat us immediately at 6:45pm, which I guess is relatively early for dinner in Rome. The service was great. The waiter was always around and we were a fairly demanding group, but they always had a smile on their face. Our group ordered a variety of dishes but everyone was happy. I had a lemon and pistachio ravioli (something I had never seen before) and it was delicious. Very different. The caprese salad was the best I have ever had and I get it a lot back in the US in little Italy's from New York, Boston, Chicago and LA. My wife had the Orchiette with Broccoli and Sausage, my brother had the beef lasagna and my sister-in-law had risotto with asparagus. Everyone was very happy. If I weren't leaving tomorrow I would come here again to try the gnocchi. read more

I went there after a long walk from the Roman Forum. I didn't want to eat in the super touristy area, so I decided to walk a little further. I ordered a bacon carbonara dish. The taste was just okay, nothing impressive. The bacon was too salty and the pasta itself didn't taste much. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish, most of the people ordered pizzas. I liked the outdoor sitting area. Very quiet and relaxing. Some random street vendors and street performers would come to you. The servers were very friendly. Overall, the experience was good. Probably I would get a pizza instead. read more

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Amazing restaurant we tried five different dishes and everyone of them was very very very good right across from the street from an incredible stairway and gorgeous plants read more

I was sitting outside. I had a pizza which was very good! Nice service. The only point against sitting outside was the saxofone "artist" with the limited repertoire. read more

Benso 215 - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We initially chose Benso 215 because it was conveniently located right next to our hotel, but we returned again because the food and atmosphere was so welcoming. If you are longing for American food they have a wonderful hamburger and fries. They also have a comprehensive menu full of Italian food options. If you are a fan of white wines I recommend trying their Moscato. Overall, the restaurant is great for what we were looking for: convenient food close to the hotel. read more

We enjoyed the food and specially the service from Martina. She made my whole family feel at home. When you come to this restaurant ask for Martina!! read more

Benso 215 - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Lovely resto. I ordered the vegetarian lasagna and loved it! Others ordered pizza. Liked that the place is open, cozy and the waiters were attentive. We were cautioned to have our belongings close to us most of the time because pickpockets were on the lookout. Lol! read more

Great house white wine, very relaxing after a long walk to Fontana di Trevi. I recommend the seafood pasta and grilled salmon for mains. Staff was very helpful and can speak good English. read more

We spent 5 days in Rome and tried this spot around the corner from our hotel. I had a couple glasses of Moscato which was great. I enjoyed the 4 cheese gnocchi which was delicious! My portion size was great....I had to take some leftovers. My husband enjoyed the filet with a pepper sauce on top of bread.. so good (it's a very larger thicker steak so if you like medium do medium well). We ordered a side of fries which were delicious!! And we also had the bruschetta which was amazingly fresh. The service was excellent too. Definitely try it, you won't be disappointed! Thanks Benso! read more

Lovely cafe we stumbled across when waiting for our hotel room to be open. Friendly service and lovely brunch menu. They had. 14€ brunch deal with cappuccino, orange juice, and a lovely omelette. Free wifi too. Great place to relax and grab a bite. read more

We were tired of pasta and tried Benso 215 (new restaurant name), they have a great variety on menu. I had the chicken breast with 4 cheese sauce and it was delicious, grilled seasoned veg side dish. Deanna was a great waitress. Sit outside and enjoy the weather. read more

Got seated immediately. Never actually got waited on or acknowledged . Left after ten minutes. Bought sandwiches at a supermarket instead.

The hospitality in Rome was fanastic with exception to this restaurant. We were stopped by the nice greeter outside to have us dine with them. He seated us, we waited, and watched the staff walk by us numerous times for 5-10 minutes, never being acknowledged. The restaurant was not busy and their 4-5 other staff members were just standing around. Then what looked like the manager, only came towards us when we stood up to leave. We described our disaapointment and she insisted that we should have asked for service in order to shift the blame onto us. How insulting! We walked out and eventually did find fantastic food and service at Ristorante Strega. read more