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    Cecilia Santa Cucina

    4.8 (24 reviews)
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    Beef short rib risotto
    Toni M.

    Great restaurant. Waiters are friendly and welcoming and the food is excellent. We had the baccala profiteroles, the duck, and the short rib risotto. All were delicious. And the bread and homemade butter was incredible- very crunchy. Don't waste your time waiting in line somewhere else. Check out Cecilia.

    Tiramisu
    Kameetrice F.

    This place served the BEST meal during my Rome trip! I found this gem thanks to YouTube. The person on the youtube video noted that they enjoyed the meal so much they returned for another dining experience prior to leaving Rome. It was recommended in the video to make a reservation. As such, I made a reservation for 7pm (opening time) on a Tuesday. We walked from the colosseum to the restaurant. We arrived about 45 minutes early and had to kill some time. We decided to walk around the neighborhood and actually ended up having some gelato. We walked back over to the restaurant promptly at 7pm. The restaurant seating area is fairly limited inside. However, when in Italy, you better believe there is also outdoor seating. We opted to dine indoors. We had a view of the open kitchen which was nice watching all the plates get plated and come out! The staff here were amazing! They were so attentive and helpful. When taking our order they were happy to make adjustments. It was clear that they wanted each guest to have an amazing experience. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu that cost 55 euros per person! Coming from the United States this is a steal of a price for a 5 course tasting menu. They even allowed us to make some adjustments. We are able to switch a dish out to try the feature of the night. The food was prepared to order. we were able to witness the meals be prepared as our seats faced the open kitchen. The kitchen staff work great together. It was a nice experience to with ness that. The food was hands down the best tasting foodI had while in Rome! Starting with the bread and ending with the tiramisu, I enjoyed every bite! I would HIGHLY recommend checking out this spot when in Rome!

    Eddie F.

    I was told to come here but was not impressed at all. The duck was over cooked and the pasta of all things was also over cooked. I expected a lot more to be honest. The service was great but I would not come back. There are far other better places to visit.

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    Mike M.

    An Instagram recommendation turned out to be outstanding. We arrived just before they opened. Very quaint great food great presentation highly recommend. Great service!

    Dish of the day - ravioli with mussels and broccoli

    We picked this place because it was close to our hotel ... but oh man this is the best meal I have had in Italy and is in my top 2 of my entire life. Go with an empty stomach and literally get one of everything and split it with who you are with

    Tiramisu, autumnal

    What a wonderful evening at Cecila Santa Cucina! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and attentive. The room was warm and inviting. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

    Carbonara

    La dolce is alive and well at Cecilia Santa Cucina. This was the gastronomical highlight of our Roma trip. From the suckling pig to the luscious duck to a carbonara unlike any other, this restaurant is a memorable experience. Wonderful service with informed, attentive staff. Don't miss it!

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    Arthur M.

    When you don't want one more cacio e pepe, and want something wild and romantic instead, we found it at Cecilia's. Their menu is definitely different. We had a fabulous duck and asparagus, and the smoked lamb arrived under glass filled with smoke. Good wine and a charming staff.

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    One of the best meals we've had anywhere. Innovative cuisine and beautiful presentation in a cozy environment.

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    The person on the youtube video noted that they enjoyed the meal so much they returned for another dining experience prior to leaving Rome.

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    Ad Hoc

    Ad Hoc

    4.3(120 reviews)
    2.3 kmFlaminio
    €€€€

    This was one of the upscale fine dining restaurants that we went to in Rome. As soon as I walked…read moreinto the restaurant, it had elegant decors with dim lighting and a quiet atmosphere with soft music playing in the background. We ordered sea bass fillet rolled in zucchini and honey mushrooms. Fish was tender, soft, and delicious with great seasoning. We also ordered Ravioli with white truffles and it was delicious as well. Ravioli tasted like it was freshly made and it tasted great with truffles. Lastly, we got tiramisu for dessert. This tiramisu was prepared by an artist. Just by looking at the dish, it was very pretty to look at. It was presented on a beautiful plate with thin chocolate cookie on top with sugar decoration and underneath was a creamy white tiramisu. I loved this dish because it was unique dessert with great sweet flavor and great presentation. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly with great attitude and they are attentive. I think they liked the look on my face every time they brought out the dishes because their presentation was great. Whoever was the Chef that night, I would give him or her an award. This restaurant was unique just like Rome. Highly recommended!

    My husband and I arrived in Rome on a Thursday afternoon from Wisconsin, and our first dinner…read moreexperience was at Ristorante Ad Hoc. We opted for the Roman-style cuisine tasting menu with wine pairings. The service was warm and welcoming, and the ambiance was quiet and romantic. I appreciated the decor, especially the various wine bottles displayed throughout, and I also liked the dishes the food was served on. That said, this restaurant leaned a little too "foodie" for my taste. I also discovered that I really dislike truffles! My husband, on the other hand, enjoyed everything--including my leftovers. The wines were fantastic across the board. I also want to mention the pricing was shockingly affordable for what we got at dinner, which again, included the wine pairing. If you consider yourself a foodie and enjoy creative, thoughtfully prepared dishes, Ristorante Ad Hoc is worth a visit.

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    Ad Hoc - Inside the restaurant; it's up the stairs

    Inside the restaurant; it's up the stairs

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    One of the dining areas

    Pane e Salame

    Pane e Salame

    4.9(371 reviews)
    1.5 kmCentro Storico

    This place was so incredible, we went TWICE during our 3 day stay in Rome!…read more We had tried the other "super famous" Italian sandwich spot earlier in our trip and it did NOT deliver. Pane e Salame, however, was delicious!!!! On our first day in Rome, my husband and I decided to search for a lunch spot nearby (we were staying near the Trevi fountain), and I found this place had pretty good reviews. We got there about an hour after it opened and requested a seat outdoors. They have a tiny patio across from their entrance, but they fit quite a bit of people in it! We initially wanted to order two sandwiches to try more items, but I'm glad we just shared one - they were big and filling! We also had the small charcuterie board to share which was plenty of food for us both. We shared a bottle of rose, and all in all, we paid under $50 (usd) - what a steal! This was the perfect first meal in Rome. The food was incredibly fresh, the service was great, and the outdoor seating allowed us to experience the streets of Rome. 10/10 - would absolutely go back.

    I love this place! My family and I got multiple sandwiches and shared them all. We got a big…read moreplatter of food that was big enough to feed 10 people! Our sandwiches were cut in half and one half was big enough to make the average person full. We got five sandwiches for only about €30! The place was not a tourist trap, but i have to say, the seats at the booth were uncomfortable to me, and the place was a bit small. Sorry i do not have photos. But overall, I would recommend to go here. Amo questo posto! Io e la mia famiglia abbiamo preso diversi panini e li abbiamo condivisi tutti. Abbiamo preso un grande piatto di cibo che era abbastanza grande da sfamare 10 persone! I nostri panini erano tagliati a metà e una metà era sufficiente per saziare una persona media. Abbiamo preso cinque panini per solo circa 30€! Il posto non era una trappola per turisti, ma devo dire che i sedili nel booth (il tavolo con divanetti) erano scomodi per me, e il locale era un po' piccolo. Scusate se non ho foto. Ma nel complesso, lo consiglierei di andarci.

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    Pane e Salame - Small mixed ham board

    Small mixed ham board

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    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club

    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club

    4.3(58 reviews)
    2.0 kmCentro Storico
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    Went here for the music, was completely blown away by everything this place had to offer…read more For starts the sushi was easily some of the best sushi I have ever had, it was simple but every ingredient was fresh and thought through. The edamame we had was soft and boiled/spiced to perfection. Originally we were just going to get a roll and a bowl but after trying the food we immediately got another roll. The staff was a whole new level of mind blowing. To start the waiter made us feel exactly where we belonged (even though we were a little underdressed for a classier restaurant). You could've just sat there and watched the bar tender all night, she looked like she was a professional I wouldn't want anyone else making me drinks. The atmosphere of the whole bar embodied a classic American jazz bar, even the other people and tables we were by were friendly and really added to the whole experience. Was very well worth the price and couldn't recommend any other restaurant.

    A jazz club for American tourists…read more Okay, there was one Australian lady and a few Chinese. Everyone else was American. Prices are sky-high because this is a soak the tourist situation. Alexanderplatz which is the premiere jazz club in Rome charges $18 euros for a month membership - no cover after that - and $12 per drink. So once you have paid your monthly cover charge, you can hear all the jazz you want for free - or if need be for $12 euros a drink At Alexanderplatz, the performances are legendary with some of the most innovative and technically amazing musicians in Rome. We dropped over $150 euros at Gregory's. We got a perfectly reasonable yeoman guitarist. But nothing like the artistic lions that routinely perform over at Alexanderplatz. Now to be fair, we had dinner at Gregory's and we never eat at Alexanderplatz. The standard "sushi dinner" was perfectly reasonable yeoman sushi. There was so little of it that we both had to order a la carte dishes afterwards. The extra extras seriously expanded the final tab. * * * One argument in Gregory's favor: their bar is extraordinary. The bar at Alexanderplatz is mediocre. Gregory's charges top dollar for its bar offerings, but what they mix and what is in their bottles is worth every single euro they ask for. I would be perfectly happy to just go to the bar, and order a few premium beverages. I would hear my wallet cry. But I would know that I was drinking supremely well in return for my investment. Fortunately, the bar is downstairs from the club. I would not have to put up with the shenanigans in the club. * * * The problem with the club is the crowd. At most, one third of the customers are actually there to listen to jazz. The room is filled with tourists taking selfies. There are also hot-daters playing snuggle-buns. Many of them will leave mid-set so they can go back to the hotel. Gregory's is less about the music and more about selling happy memories of Rome. * * * Alexanderplatz gets a mostly Italian crowd. You are looking as musicians, music critics, academics, and all purpose artsy types - as well as normal Italian human beings who just want to hear fine music. The music is taken very very seriously. Yeah, there are usually two or three tables with good time Charlies who are doing the phone recording, party hearty thing. But this is 8% of the audience at Alexanderplatz as opposed to 70% of the audience at Gregory's. To be fair to the crowd at Gregory's, the music at Alexanderplatz is simply better. The jazz at Alexanderplatz is capable of transfixing even philistines with tin ears. Gregory's jazz doesn't put that much on the table. But the crowd at Alexanderplatz sets me up for listening to mystic, complex music with the highest level of attention and aesthetic receptiveness. The crowd at Gregory's just gets me irritated. * * * If you are in Rome with a hot date, go to Gregory's. Be prepared to shell out the bucks. * * * If you are in Rome with someone who can truly appreciate once-in-a-lietime musical experiences, take them to Alexanderplatz. After you talk about the music for half an hour after the concert, You can still go back to the hotel. Just figure that the hotel will be the second best part of the night.

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    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club
    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club
    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club - The jazz club

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