Cotto restaurant Rome. We discovered Cotto quite by accident. We were wandering past while staying at a local hotel, and saw their happy hour sign. We ended up coming for happy hour and enjoying delicious beverages and excellent charcuterie and then suddenly live music began to play. Turns out every Thursday and Friday night they have a live trumpeter playing incredible jazz, and standards. We ended up staying for dinner that night. And returning two more nights during our stay because the food and atmosphere was excellent. The Cuban trumpet player had style and his shoes were remarkable. On return visits, we ended up ordering the most delicious duck breast and the absolute best risotto with porcini mushrooms that we have ever had. All of this, with a jazz, trumpet, a magnificent vibe, and an overall wonderful experience that we counted as one of the best that we had during our Rome visit. A side note, the bathrooms were an amazing site. Beautiful red tiles and sparkling clean. read more

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Just had pizza. The toppings were good, however the crust majorly SOGGY. Service friendly. NOTE: all restaurants in this areas charge a mandatory COVER CHARGE of $2/person. read more

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Excellent food and service!! We are only in Rome two nights and we found this gem right below our room by chance and we came here both nights. First night they had awesome trumpet player that was amazing. Second night no live music but food and service both still outstanding!! Saltimboca outstanding and we really liked the zucchini flower balls too. Lovely evenings read more

Cotto - Saltimboca and lasagna - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This was our favorite meal in all of our 13 day trip to Italy. We had a lovely bottle of Brunello, ate delish bruschetta, and loved our pastas. The patio was comfortable and lovely. The server, Aly, was excellent. read more

Recommended for dinner by our hotel front desk. Casual dinner place. Great outdoor seating place and pleasant interior. A nice oasis, with it layout providing a bit of a buffer from the cities hustle and bustle. Accommodating staff. They knew enough English to help us gringos order a delicious meal. A nice variety of classic local cuisine. read more

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Really great dinner and sort of tucked away but a neat atmosphere and we certainly recommend. The waiters were super helpful and food was delicious. read more

The ambience was great with a gentleman playing the trumpet outside. They had a reasonably priced menu, including pasta and a pork dish that were very delicious. I had the tiramisu for dessert and it was wonderful.! The staff was very attentive. read more

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Waiters were nice they gave me a doggie bag for last slice of pizza. The pizza was kinda thick,at least for Italy. I like thick pizza so it was great for me. The mussels were sautéed which was not good because I don't like slimy food. I wish they had baked mussels those are good. Though it came with crunchy garlic bread which made the mussels better Food was expensive though 68 euros for 2 people so if you are on a budget don't go next to our table was a metal tube with a fire so that helped in the cold weather bill came surprisingly fast for Italy five minutes instead of the usual ten which I liked since I'm American read more

This little gem was near the hotel I was staying at so, I decided to stop here due to it was raining. The inside was just lovely and my waiter was very friendly. I decided to have the lasagna paired with a glass of Chianti. The lasagna came out to be a nice size on a beautiful platter presentation. I felt the lasagna could've had a little bit more flavor but overall I still enjoyed it. I would definitely come back and try another dish. read more

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The Mrs and I dropped into Cotto for a late night bite after a show and thought that it was a good experience. We arrived maybe 45 mins before they closed so they quickly sat us and got our food out to us in no time. It was tough for me to decide what to eat so I just settled for their burger and fries while my wife grabbed the grilled salmon. Both dishes were delicious, but we wished that the grilled salmon would have came with a side. Oh! And we ordered a pistachio cheesecake for take away and it was pretty good as well. If you're nearby and looking for a good spot to grab a quick bite, check them out. read more

From the street this establishment presents itself as a quaint garden restaurant. It has a touchscreen preview menu u outside that is truly unique to this part of Rome that I found very nice. Upon entering I was greeted by a very friendly wait staff that had the best suggestions for what to eat off the menu. As for what I ordered, I decided to order the Carbonara pasta that Rome is famous for. I have had carbonara at a handful of other places in Rome and this one was by far the best. And for desert I had the tiramisu which was absolutely Devine! In conclusion, if you are looking for a quiet place to have lunch or a beautiful spot to have dinner, this is your spot in Rome! read more

Cotto - Tiramisu Classic - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We had the margeretia pizza and pizza with spicy salami. Both were fresh, light and tasty. We actually went two days for a late lunch. Service was good on both days. We also had the swordfish taco twice! Very tasty. We had the risotto- I was not a fan as it tasted like rice pudding, but the kids ate it and said it was ok. Finally, my daughter had the cacio e pepe - the cheese was a bit overwhelming. 4 stars for the pizza! read more

Delicious. Great ambience. Service is on point pending on whom. Overall good experience, would recommend. read more

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I would NOT go here. That is my strong recommendation. Half of the bread I ordered is stale and hard to eat. They are offering as the waiter said word for word "3 small pieces) of salmon for 18Euros. I got the carbonara and it is actually horrible. Bad ambiance as the waiters know this is a tourist trap. DO NOT GO HERE read more

Stopped in to kill some time while waiting for my room to be ready. Shakil & staff were outstanding in making an American, "wanna-be-Italian" feel comfortable and great. I ended up spending the next 3-4 hours here, sipping wine, relaxing and being treated very well. Oh, and the food was amazing! Will be back again on my visit to Rome read more

Cotto - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We went here on the recommendation of our hotel while we waited for our room to be ready. It did not disappoint. The food was soooo good, wine was excellent but the service was even better. The waiter was funny, nice, great at his job and interacted with us so much. I would honestly come back just for him! Thankfully the food was just as good. We had the bruschetta trio, Calabrese pizza and Regina Margarita pizza. Highly recommend sharing the pizza though because it was a lot. The spicy salami was phenomenal!!! read more

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Excellent food at reasonable price. The service was attentive without being intrusive. One of my "go to" in Roma

I had the $55 Euro prix fixe menu. It was out of sight delicious. And the service delightful. Also ate at Nerone. And this is way better. Does not even compare. I don't understand the reviewers. The pasta is freshly made. The presentation beautiful. And the tiramisu is literally to die for. Thank you for my best meal in Rome! Eating here again tonight! I ate the tiramisu - No way to stop eating and take a picture. That good. Enjoy! read more

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The food was delicious and the prices fair. But the highlight of the night was Rosario. Rosario was incredible. Offered a great wine choice and was very friendly. Made it feel like we were at home. If you're ever in Rome, check this place out but definitely ask for him! read more

After a day of exhaustive traveling, the five Explorers of Italy wound up in Rome and came for a late lunch at Cotto. A small bistro offering outdoor and indoor seating. Service was friendly and attentive and the decor was modern and relatively fresh. Wine - the cotto red / basically a Sangiovese but not in the stratosphere, not even the biosphere.... Onto the food: Wine: the wine list was 'American Standard', kind of reminiscent of the "Let's please everybody from the other side of the pond". That being said Italian wine in Italy is still very good. Food, good, not great but good. I started with the octopus tacos. Not a lot of octopus and hard tacos - meh Next to deconstructed risotto with shrimp. Tasty and interesting- that's what makes it for me, interesting.... Onto the ensalada / lots of basil, spinach and bacon...like good, pancetta bacon. Bottom line: need to eat while recovering from jet lag? This works well! read more

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One day good, next day terrible. One day food and service was great. Next day Food was bad. And the waiter kept yelling and coursing to us. Very Inconsistent. read more

We stopped here for a birthday dinner. It was a Sunday night and we were able to walk in with no reservation and get table immediately. Rosario was our waiter and he did a wonderful job of making us feel welcome and gave great service. The food was very good and the portions were generous. Rosario even treated us to limoncello with our tiramisu. Based on our visit, I would recommend this restaurant. read more

FABULOUS! Everything we had was great! The Percorso Desgustativo was the most delicious best value EVER! Goat cheese cannoli, 2 pastas, pork knuckle, & gelato for desserts for €45 was a steal & every bite was delicious! Husband & son had carbonara & filet. All magnificent! Service was excellent- definitely recommend! read more

We stayed at the hotel next door and came by to have a quick bite. Our server Rossrio was fantastic. He really took care of us. Our food was great. I was really surprised. I thought a restaurant attach to a hotel would be average but the food was amazing. If anything go for the atmosphere and definitely ask for Rossrio. read more

Good margarita pizza. Quick service and a nice outside seating area. We went for lunch and it was enjoyable. If your looking for good service, good pizza, and a nice atmosphere give it a try. read more

Our first time in Rome and our hotel suggested Cotto as this is one of their go to places after work. We decided to give it a shot and we were greeted by Rosario and sat promptly outside. The food was delicious. read more

Hard to imagine but it eventually happened. Cotto has a modern ambiance, nice decor, great service and the unfortunate part was a food that was seriously sub par. I never imagined that I would have a bad pasta in Italy but both orders of pasta were horrible. I ordered two pastas and I could not finish even 1/4 of each of them. Both dishes were so blend and below average. I would recommend passing on this place when you are visiting Rome. read more

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AMAZING! Beautiful scenery and the steak was one of the best I have ever had for such a great price! Second restaurant trying in Rome and could not recommend this place more!! Such reasonable pricing as well. read more

Cotto - Caprese salad - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Very good! Fresh food. The carbonara was perfect and the chicken seasoning and sauce tasted great! read more

Cotto - Carbonara and roasted chicken - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We had dinner in this place several times during our stay in Rome. Food was great and the wine was phenomenal. The service was awesome( Thank you, Santiago.) There are Outdoor seating and indoor seating and both have great ambiance. I will recommend this place to anyone who visit Rome. read more

Staff is incredibly kind and although they are italian they will try their best to understand you and speak enough english to help you. The food is delicious and I have tried many of the pizzas and all of them equally as good. Prices here are much more reasonable than your average tourist restaurant with most of their pizzas around €10-14. 100% recommend. read more

I LOVED this place! The outdoor area had a great, chill vibe! A lot of couches, tables or chairs depending on the size of your group, and how much you wanted to lounge, or sit at a table and eat. Was rolling with a pretty large group, and they handled us with aplomb. The prosecco is cold and plentiful, and the appetizers are delicious. The staff was friendly, attentive and handsome! I hope to return here. read more

Great food and vibe. We came here because our hotel is tight with them and we get a discount. The food was pretty good and full of flavor. For the appetizer, we got the seafood salad in the jar. It was clams, mussels, whole and peeled shrimp, squid, octopus and one baby octopus. It was bathed in a lemon marinade and was crisp and fresh. Dinner course was the Crab Linguini and a Pasta with octopus and a creamy pistachio pesto sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the presentation was well executed. Dessert was a perfect Tiramisu. read more

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Food was mediocre (spelling?) but the staff = A+ Staff knew pretty good english and helped with menu choices and were courteous. read more

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Ugh Cotto. How disappointing. I was looking forward to our meal since we had eaten the breakfast buffet there earlier in the morning. The difference was like day and night. Literally. While the breakfast was great and the attendant was helpful, the night time experience was not good. Not good at all. Maybe I'm expecting too much from the waiters in Rome. Maybe it's a language barrier. All my waiter asked me was "done?, good". Just brought my plates and cleared my plates. Appetizer. Brochetta with 3 topping. Black olive, mushed up mushroom and chopped up tomato. So far the worst dish I've had in Italy. Hands down. Salty tomatoes on burnt toast. Mushy grey mushrooms on burnt toast and mushy black olives on burnt toast. Come on!! Take a look at that presentation and ask yourself " what does that grey mashed up mushroom look like? It's disgusting. 0/5 2nd course Pasta. With shrimp and mushrooms. The sauce was pretty good but seriously. You're an Italian restaurant and the pasta was glommed together. Isn't this the home of pasta? Shouldn't this be second nature to your chefs. 2/5 3rd course Roasted chicken and roasted potatoes. This was pretty good. The potatoes were nicely roasted and we got an entire small chicken. Not bad but nothing Italian about this dish at all. 3/5 Cotto was nice enough to charge us €1.50 each to use their cutlery. I should have used my hands I guess. Oh and their house wine!! €19 for 1/2 litre. Lol. Terrible. Service 0/5 Keep on ripping off tourists and your page will be filled with reviews like this. My advice. Take your staff around the corner and have dinner at Nerone and see how food and service should be done. read more

very average food, i wouldn't waste visiting italy on coming here personally...we had a red bacon pasta and the cacio de pepe. it was OK but i've had much better in italy so this was slightly disappointing. read more

One of the best pizzas I've ever eaten in Italy! Along with great service from our waiters who were very friendly and made sure to take care of us. Loved the atmosphere of this restaurant, it was modern, elegant and a great outdoor area to hang around. We also tried their spaghetti and it was delicious! read more

Cotto - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We went into this restaurant without any background info from Yelp. It is in a quiet sidestreet, making it not a place to be if you wanna see the liveliness of the street and people. The place itself though has something that gives it a bit atmosphere on the outside. We actually choose it because of that and vicinity to our hotel. Prices are slightly higher, for example I found a lasagne can generally be bought for around 8 euro, but here it was 12 euro. Portions are also a bittt smaller, but we found that was fine, since we stuffed ourselves to much before. No fault to the quality of the food. My lasagne was fine and my company, that had a pasta with goat cheese, basil and black pepper, was actually even quite excited. The waiters were very nice and laid back (but still focused). They had nice conversation with customers in a non intrusive manner. We liked it for a night. I think it's actually a 3.5 star more then 4, but then again, choosing 3 stars instead would not be fair, they did a good job after all. read more

Cotto - Lasagna Classica - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Best Carbona we had in Roma. It was so good we came here twice during our 8 day trip. The food was great and the wait staff was even better. Highly recommend this place for all locals and out of towners! read more

I have been here twice...so far, so this is a bit long. The first time was on a night when my husband was working late and I had to venture out on my own for dinner. From the moment I walked through the door I felt right at home. The staff at Cotto was so warm and welcoming that I felt as though we were old friends. Not only did they not try to make me feel weird for eating alone (and really, why would they since everybody knows that only super cool, confident people can eat alone in restaurants), but they also didn't hover over me the whole time. FOOD: That night I started with their Pasta e Broccoli con Alici Fritte (Pasta with Broccoli and Fried Anchovies). Now, I might be considered strange when it comes to pasta, but I usually lean toward the thinner varieties (your spaghettis, linguinis, and such). This dish came with a thicker tube (look, I never claimed to be some kind of pasta-naming aficionado), but I really enjoyed it. The only thing that would have made it better was if the broccoli had more of a crunch to it instead of being cooked soft. For my main, I tried the Faggotino di Cernia con Ripieno di Gamberi which they described in English as Grouper Fish Roll Stuffed with Shrimp, but I would have described as Grouper wrapped shrimp. Obviously, from the description, I don't even have to tell you that it was delicious. And the veggies that came with it were beyond. It was a mix of zucchini, carrots, cabbage(?), red and yellow peppers, and the best...bean sprouts. So good. FOOD [ROUND 2]: On my next visit, I went with my husband and a friend (who had also been there before). Walking through the door we were greeted in the same welcoming way. I started with the Cacio e Pepe (Pasta with goat cheese and pepper) and my husband started with the chicken salad. Both were great! Normally with Cacio e Pepe, I have to add a bit of olive oil, but theirs was just how I like it. I honestly can't remember what our friend had, but I know he loved it because he said that after each course he ate. For the mains, I had the Polpette di Ricciola con Verde al Vapore (Amberjack fishballs with steamed vegetables), my husband had a Veggie Pizza, and once again I have zero recollection of what our friend had. I thought it would be too weird to take pics of his food. So, I didn't. Well, not until dessert...but I'm getting ahead of myself. Anyway, the fishballs were good, but a little too salty for my taste. I ate almost two of four, but I'm lucky to have a husband who is like a Hoover so I never have to feel guilty about food going to waste. And it came with the same shredded veggies from my last visit so I was very happy. The husband really enjoyed his pizza, too! For dessert, our friend had the Tiramisu which he...you guessed it...loved! He offered a taste, but I think Tiramisu is gross. I know, I know...and I don't care. My husband and I shared a Lava Cake which was delicious! So, if you're looking for a modern restaurant with a friendly staff and delicious food, I'd say head on over! read more

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