One of great hidden gems. It's hard to quantify what makes a meal great. It could be simple food…read moreprepared excellent. It could be a genuine smiling host/owner who knows his cuisine. It could be a rather intimate restaurant that feels lively, without being busy and noisy. It could be attentive wait staff. Rarely, do these all come together. This is the rare case where all these are on the money. And not just once, but repeatable. And reasonably priced...our group of 4 had a couple plates of appetizers, 2 bottles of vino, main courses, and deserts. All under 200 Euro. We ordered meals that featured the specialty of the house, black truffle. The truffle is freshly sliced and added to plate at your table. If you're used to "truffle oil" or "truffle infused" dishes, you will be pleasantly surprised by the freshness and "lightness" of this fungi. Not overpowering, but the absolute star. Do not skip this restaurant when in Rome.

Make reservations it's a small place…read more Enjoyed everything we got. They had a full page of black truffle items. My son and I really enjoyed the duck breast and honey that we had to order a second plate. We also put the honey on the focaccia bread....sooo good! They also have fondue but we didn't get to try it.

Our tour guide recommended this spot for lunch and what a recommendation it was! We arrived around…read more1:30 on a Wednesday. Still busy for lunch and at first there weren't any outdoor tables but somehow one became available right after we arrived. Smaller interior with sectioned dining areas and a good sized outdoor eating area. Our server recommended the Buffalo Ricotta cheese with honey truffle-wow! It was exquisite-so light with honey truffle taking it over the top. They ran out of their Rose so we went with the recommended Red-Monica de Sardegna (delicate/spicy- Sardinian) For main, despite many enticing options, we ordered Lasagna Funghi and the Ricotta Ravioli stuffed with artichokes with Cacio Pepe cream. The lasagna was like no other we've had before -must try! The Ravioli was decadent and creamy-delicious! We were talked into the fresh Panna Cotta for dessert-simple, fruity and light -just right with our espresso and milk. Our server, Anna, took great care of us-kind and patiently provided recommendations and menu option details. One of the top restaurants in the Monti area and not to be missed!

Tall dark hair waiter, no return to check on us for anything no water or drink refill. Wife tried…read moreflagging him down multiple time and he obviously was ignoring are table . Don't waste your time .

My fiancé and I came to Roscioli because he had researched it as one of the must-visit spots in…read moreRome, and my friend who lives in the city also frequents it (she said it can be tough to get a reservation). We tried walking in first, but they were closing after lunch and shut down between lunch and dinner, so we booked a reservation for a couple days later. We visited in late February, and it felt a little less busy than usual, according to our waiter. We're from Los Angeles, and honestly, this ended up being one of our favorite meals in Rome. Everything we ate was delicious. We ordered the gnocchi with pork belly (the gnocchi was amazing). The pork belly was a bit too fatty for my personal taste, but my fiancé loved it. We also had a vegetable plate with a balsamic infusion that was so flavorful and beautifully done -- tomatoes, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, eggplant, onions -- everything tasted fresh and intentional. And the bread was excellent too. Ambiance is super cute and cozy! Overall, the food, quality, and experience totally lived up to the hype. I would absolutely recommend Roscioli and would 100% come back.

November 11, 2024 3PM…read more Highly anticipated restaurant. I only pre-booked here and Incantum before arriving in Rome. Kept seeing this restaurant pop up with local Italian chefs' recommendations. Feeling a bit tourist trappy but their food was oh-so-delightful. We started with the bread basket and a bottle of Chianti. Appetizers - Maialino del Chianti - slow cooked pulled pork with olives and pickled vegetables. It's a cold dish but the meat was tender and flavorful. Trippa della Tradizione Romana - Roman tripe stew. This was so tender and succulent, definitely a little tripe scenty for those who don't eat innards. Pastas - Tagliatella - tagliatelle tossed with hare ragu, dried porcini mushrooms and saffron. My first bunny dish ever. Amatriciana - traditional Roman dish but with gnocchi. We booked dining in the basement which worked out as the restroom was also in the basement/wine cellar. Highly recommend to give them a try. Great service as well!

Great service! The host was nice and the place had a nice ambience. However, the food lacked. The…read more pasta was thick with no flavor. We had 3 different plates and none were appetizing. We left more than half of our food. I do not recommend. If they improve their dishes, this place would be great.

The owner seated us and waited on us himself during a slow Sunday afternoon. He brought bread and…read morethe most delicious olive oil. The food was absolutely delicious and very plentiful servings. I had a salad and carbonara that was more delicious than I have tried anywhere in the world. It was creamy and the prosciutto was crispy. I could eat it every single day. In fact we did try the restaurant two days in a row because it was just that good!

Amazingggggg!!!! Truffle heaven!!…read more No doubt that Italy is the place to be for food lovers, and to top it off if you are into truffles .. this is the place to be! The food was exceptionally delicious and service was superb. We got seated right away and the place is a cozy little place that we absolutely loved. We got Prosecco on the house as we got seated. The host told us the specials (truffle of course) and the menu was very simple and easy to understand. We got the cheese platter with truffle honey. We ordered some delicious wine to be paired with our truffle pasta and we ended up enjoying every last bit of our pasta when it arrived. Our hosts checked us upon us quite often if the food was ok and we needed to order anything more. I highly recommend this place to everyone who loves truffle and authentic Italian food!

Oh my word. This was probably my favorite place in Rome - everything was exceptional! The…read moreowner/main chef(?) personally greets each customer and he really makes you feel very welcome and as if you are one of the locals. He walked with me to pick out a wine to pair with my meal and really listens to understand what you like. The food was extremely affordable (maybe I'm just used to expensive Boston prices? ha!) and our total came out to about 80 euros for my boyfriend and I, which included: 2 glasses of wine each 2 appetizers (3 plates of food - a salumi sampler, buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes, and a mixed vegetable plate) 2 entrees (boyfriend got the truffle filet mignon and I got truffle taglione) - OMG order something with truffles. They have an entire basket full of them in the restaurant and will come and shave each by hand onto your meal. I've never had a meal that smelled SO good - tops the list for sure. We also got some complimentary limoncello shots and dessert, which was a fantastic touch. The place fills up if you arrive a bit later but well worth any wait and they even deserve a second visit on your vacation.

This is an amazing restaurant you must try in Rome. The mom is the chef and son, Frederico is a…read morekind and funny server. There are not too many tables but the ambience is intimate and beautiful. If you have to eat gluten free, like me, you can have anything on the menu, except for three items. I had the pork dish created by Julius Caesar's chef. It was tasty and the right size portion. Everyone i was with enjoyed their meals. After dinner, we went down to the wine cellar. Such a cool space. It dates back before the colosseum.

We came here based on a recommendation for our last night in Italy and while the food was delicious…read morethe service was a bit strange. We were greeted by the very friendly son of the chef and seated right away since we had a reservation. Once we picked our menu items, chatted with the chefs son a little bit, it felt as though our table got forgotten about. The restaurant was filled with patrons of a food tour with tables turning over about every 30 minutes or so. We were very confused by the change in attitude towards us, which seemed to change once they learned we were American. The ambiance was quaint but quite noisy and crowded with the tour groups. We did enjoy the food but were left perplexed by the service.

A highly anticipated meal due to being recommended, what I will say is the food was great. My wife…read moresaid the ravioli all'amatriciana was the best pasta dish we had on the trip. I had the rigatoni alla carbonara, and it was amazing. Unfortunately sitting inside was so uncomfortable due to the heat and lack of air conditioning (which they have , but don't have on) it made the meal very unenjoyable, so much so we couldn't even finish and both wanted to leave. The service was also the most unfriendly we experienced in all the places we went to both inside and outside of Rome. The food is really wonderful which is why I'm rating it good, but we left with mixed feelings.

It was a bit of a schlep getting here on the tram from Roma centro, but worth it. Our starters were…read moremelanzana fritti and calamari fritti. The melanzana fritti carried a mint flavor that complimented the melanzana and its breadcrumb and pistachio coating and tomato sauce. The calamari were delicate and lightly battered, served in a paper cone with a squeeze of lemon. Our main dishes were rigatoni alla Matriciana, gnocchi alla coda vaccinara and tonnarelli a la gricia. These were delicious with qualifications that the guanciale pieces with the tonnarelli were judged too large (!), the gnocchi were assessed under-salted while the coda vaccinara sauce seemed a little thin, and my serving of rigatoni was enormous (no complaint there). Had a nice house wine of Cesanese grape that went well with the pasta dishes. Read more detail at: Service was quick. https://www.painperdutravel.com It was a very successful evening and an excellent meal for 3 at only 81 euros. Can't beat this price/value ratio.

Food was okay, but the owner is a genuinely unpleasant fellow…read more Zucchini flowers - under-seasoned Amatriciana - average compared to the rest of Rome. Danish beef - okay.

The restaurant opens at 7:30 pm for dinner. Great waiter! Ate outside, and they even had heaters…read moreif needed. I had the spaghetti cabrenaro, chardonnay, zucchini cupcake with cheese fondue, and a small tiamasu. Great family oriented restaurant and highly recommend

Who would've thought that in the Eternal City, surrounded by ancient ruins and endless pasta, I'd…read morefind myself in a little corner of Paris? A good friend convinced me to try Le Carré Français in Rome, and I'm so grateful they did. It felt like a two-for-one trip: all the charm of France without the hassle of travel. From the second I stepped inside, the authenticity was undeniable, with genuine French bread baked fresh in their in-house bakery and decor that whisked me away to a cozy bistro along the Seine. The scents of pastries, cheeses, and wines just screamed "vive la France!" The food was nothing short of sublime, every bite a true delight, from flaky croissants that practically melted on your tongue to entrees that felt like they were made with pure passion. I'm not even a big bread fan usually (pasta all the way for me), but those pastries? Irresistible, like butter on a hot crepe, with highlights like homemade macarons, crème brûlée, and fruit tarts that could hold their own against Paris's finest. The service matched the quality perfectly: attentive yet unobtrusive, turning the whole evening into something effortless and memorable. A big thanks to the staff for their genuine warmth--you made us feel right at home. The standout moment, though, was chatting with the owner himself. What a welcoming guy! Our talk flowed easily, covering French-Italian blends and life in Rome. If you're seeing this, kudos to you for building a spot that's about more than just meals; it's about real connections. If you're in Rome and need a break from gelato and gladiators, head to Le Carré Français on Via Vittoria Colonna, 30. It's an experience that'll leave you saying "ooh la la" for days. Five stars? This place earns a whole sky full!

Solo outing for me while the family was away for the evening in Florence. Having eaten pizza and…read morepasta all week, I wanted something different and I'd come to Rome having read that it was voted the best food city in the world in 2025, though can't recall where I saw that. Found it pretty hard to find any cuisine that might qualify in my book but this place seemed promising. Indeed it was the right spot! The personnel I encountered all spoke French and the menu had decidedly French dishes, including one of the best tests of good French cooking, boeuf bourguignon! The bread basket brought to the table was the first sign of real French style and proper goodness. The entree was delicious and the creamy mashed potatoes, while perhaps not considered traditional by many, were well made and I say bravo! The music astounded me because it was live and very good! Two older gentleman playing saxophone or trumpet and keyboard doing covers of Sinatra and the like. Made for great atmosphere. Was it the best French I've ever had? No, but it was a fine alternative to Italian if the desire comes your way, too.

The food is delicious and hospitality is very good. If you like French food in Rome, this is the…read morebest one

Food was good to very good, but not great. Service was great. Service was super friendly, most…read morelikely because they were all nuns and not typical service people. Had nice conversations with the nuns. Very relaxing atmosphere. Given all of the mediocre touristy meals we had on the trip, this was not at all bad, but in all honesty not stellar. We would probably still go back through just because they were so nice and the atmosphere was so nice.