The old saying 'When in Rome' is all about doing things like the italians (maybe, I have no clue)…read moreand usually thats a-ok. Eating pizzas, pasta, dolci and drinking italian wine is great, there's no denying that. But once in a while, even when in the very centre of the Italian food empire, you just feel like something different! Smoke Ring is a new trendy american styled dinner with rustic interior and food court-ish styling. They play great american rock (Bruce Springsteen 'the Boss' is all over the place) and serve authentic pork and chicken BBQ with sides of coleslaw, baked beans and/or different sides of potato. You can get yourself a great local beer or the imported stuff, it's up to you to find your favorite amongst a decent selection. Give 'when in Rome' a nuance, try this

I just couldn't help myself. Rome is a pretty diverse city and seemed as good a place as any to…read moretry BBQ. I live in the US and as you'll see from my reviews, I love BBQ! All-in-all, this place is different but pretty good! Prices were also good - they basically charge by the rib or piece of chicken. What we ordered: Ribs, chicken thighs, wings and BBQ beans. Verdict: The Ribs were absolutely the best. HUGE and well smoked. They don't really need BBQ sauce, but it makes a good addition. The BBQ sauce is light and different but surprisingly tasty. The chicken was pretty decent. If you want chicken, it'll do the job just fine, but I'd focus on the ribs. The beans were very different, but also pretty good. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in Rome again.

Absolutely delicious! Great Service. The Bombettes are one of the most delicious things that I have…read moreeaten. It's Buffalo Mozzarella wrapped in meat, wrapped in bacon and grilled. These are not to be missed!

Everything about this place was great!! It's iff any main street in Rine, the ambiance is very…read morerustic and simple - clean and welcoming! The staff was awesome.....I wanted something traditional Italian so I asked them to pick our meal and I wasn't disappointed. The pasta was homemade, the sauce was savory and the main meat dish was a house specialty - bomba mista (mozzarella, wrapped in meat, wrapped in bacon, then slow roasted in the oven....to DIE for. Such a great experience.......

We stopped here as soon as we arrived at our hotel, which happened to be around the corner and…read morewithin walking distance. So glad we tried it - the place had an open kitchen and very kind waiter. It was a perfect stop after our flight and a few days of multi-city travel. I'd recommend and I'd definitely return.

20 minutes outside of Central Rome is a true hidden gem. Great ambience, full of locals and away…read morefrom all the tourists and city lights. Jammed packed with reservations, I scored the last table. Just went I thought my trip to Italy could not get any better, I stumbled upon this place. A very contemporary take on food with a wide selection of spirits and fresh brews from Italy and other European countries. We had a wide range of plates. A tartar, salad, pasta with Ragu sauce, deer with chimichurri sauce, wine, raspberry beer, cheesecake, tiramisu and a few dessert spirits. All the food and desserts were made in house with fresh and quality ingredients. They don't serve beef or chicken. The menu is constantly changing, tomorrow will be a new surprise. I can't find the plethora of adjectives to describe the quality of our dinning experience. The service was excellent, the different ingredients and textures totally complemented each other, the chat with the locals about music, etc. The staff was amazing, we can't wait to see them again tomorrow. Yes, we made reservations this time.

Amazing food, maybe the best hamburger in Trastevere!!! The…read moremeat skewers are really tasty and perfect for a snack during the afternoon or during the night (i got it at 2.15). The jacket potatoes carbonara is really lovely! Not missed that!

From the owner: Il primo Street-Food di qualità a Roma specializzato in Arrosticini, polpette & patate al…read morecartoccio! Specialità di carni italiane locali, altamente selezionate! Arrosticini, polpette & patate al cartoccio, tutte fatte a mano con cura dai nostri Chef, con diverse tipologie di carne: pecora, manzo, maiale & pancetta, pesce e verdure; salse, creme, nuggets ai cereali, hamburger, veg-burger, patate al forno e fritte e... tanto altro ancora! Non manca un amplia selezione di Vini Rossi & Bianchi nonchè Birre artigianali, industriali e soft drink!

Speaking as a Korean who came with my entire family, by far the best Korean food I've ever had. We…read moretried 9 different items on the menu, each a unique & modern twist on the traditional style and each better than the last. It's palatable even for non-Koreans who tend to avoid spicy food. We ate here on our last night but if I'd discovered it earlier on our trip I definitely would've ate here multiple times. Don't forget the dessert!

Update: came back here for lunch because it's that good…read more This is one of the best Korean restaurants we've been to including ones in Korea. Every foreign country we travel to, we make sure we try eating at a Korean restaurant and I'd have to say this place really impressed us. We didn't get to try their dinner menu but based on their lunch boxes, side dishes, and kimchi, every bite was delicious. I literally devoured my meal. I wish we lived in Rome so we can eat here every day , damn! And to top it off, the service was prompt and welcoming. Highly recommend this place Service: Excellence Internet: Best in town Bathroom: Great. Ambience: Excellent

We picked this restaurant because of the great view. As we sat outside in the patio we had a view…read moreof an amazing building. I am not sure what the building was, must've been a theater of some sort. It looked like a pantheon and was nicely illuminated. We didn't actually have any food just gelato. The waitress who was taking care of the tables outside pointed to a specific table where we could sit it to have the ice cream. I felt like she was doing me a favor by allowing me to sit there, She kept coming over to ask us if we needed anything. I had an ice cream and no menu, it was obvious I didn't need anything. I know it was her being rude because I saw her doing the same to another couple who was enjoying ice cream as well. They were not busy, soso it's not like we were hogging up the tables. I didn't appreciate her attitude.

This place was like a sports bar/quick service/open late night type of spot. When we were hungry…read moreand just wanted something simple late in the evening this place was right on time. It wasn't expensive and it was in a great location (right across from our hotel). We were waited on fairly quickly. There were quite a few options to choose from. I ended up getting the chicken and chips/fries. It was rotisserie chicken with great seasoning and the fry chips were good too. It came with a little sauce too that was tasty. My friend got a huge steak and fry chips too. She ate every bit of it. The waiter was really nice, he checked on us in between cleaning up and taking orders at the counter. This place isn't what you would typically think to eat while in Rome but it was good for us to break up the food week with something a little different (borderline fast foodish). I would go back to a Johnny Gallo.

This review is for the Roma location (close to the Colosseum) that I don't see listed on Yelp. I…read morebooked a reservation online for a late lunch since it was Liberty Day. We anticipated crowds and a wait, but there was actually no wait at lunch time and there were actually quite a few open tables. That was a bit of a concern at first (because a line and crowd usually means the place is good), but as I saw (and smelled) food coming out my concerns dissipated! Unfortunately our waiter wasn't able to identify another customer's pasta dish for us, but it all worked out in the end because I ended up loving our choices. We got the carbonara, which was cheesy and tasty,...Everything you want a creamy pasta to be! Pasta is al dente, felt so fresh and if you're from America, you're gonna love this because I felt the difference immediately. The meatballs were soft and tasty. We loved the chicory and potatoes! Those potatoes were so good I would choose them over fries (omg so American I know). I got the Mimi's spritz, which tasted like a Aperol spritz. One of my favorite spritz's of the trip! It's true what they say about Italian ingredients, and the price point is great. I tried some of my friend's Italian soda called Chinotto Neri, it's like a cola but less sweet but still tasty and refreshing. Mimi is a dependable pasta spot, with plenty of menu options for pasta and beverages. If I had more time in Rome I would have certainly returned especially given that they have several locations in the city. Highly recommended!

The pesto was delicious! Very fresh ingredients. The lemon spritz was very refreshing. The service…read moreis good too. Rafit was great! The restaurant is decorated with WW2 newspapers and has air conditioning.