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Hands down the best meats I had in Rome. My sister in law told me this was a must do but prepared me for the line. As sponsored I was created and offered a drink while I waited. Limoncello spritz!!? Yes please!! This place is always packed so they do the best to seat as efficiently as possible. As a party of one, I agreed to eat with a stranger...I highly recommend this if you're alone. What a great way to immerse in the culture! We sat outside as there are lent many available inside. I started with the fried artichoke...OMGGG amazing. Next were some of the best meatballs I've ever had (sorry mom and nonna). Of course we ordered extra bread for the sauce. I couldn't leave without trying Cacio e Pepe and again it was delicious! Sooo much food I took the rest home to eat later. No meal Is complete without desert and espresso and we obliged. We were recommended the tiramisu and I was hesitant because I am so picky with this and am always disappointed. Let me say if I had know how spectacular this was going to be I would have ordered an anyone tray and had it first! I left without my stomach full and heart happy. I will definitely be back. If you're in Trastevere, don't miss out.
The BEST meal I had in Italy. This place is unreal. There is always a line so be sure to arrive 30 minutes before they open to be seated right away. They do have a bartender taking orders for drinks while you wait in line which is nice. A must order is their burrata with marinated tomatoes, I will be dreaming about going back for this for a while. We also ordered 3 pastas because we had to try them all; cacio e pepe, carbonara, and amatriciana. All of them were phenomenal. I would come back to Rome just for this meal.
The BEST meal I had in Rome. Yes there's a lot of hype around it but the dish I had did it for me and I would eat it all the time if I could! The Burrata was DELICIOUS. My favorite dish was their AMATRICIANA. I had this dish multiple times in Rome and daEnzo does it the best! I never knew I would like pork cheek... anyways. I also had their artichoke Roman style and Jewish style, you can't go wrong either way. And I topped it off with their Tiramisu- WELL DONE! The line gets long, but I would say it's worth the 45-60 min wait and your food comes quickly. Until next time!
If you're looking for a pasta spot in Rome that's worth waiting in line for, this is the place. We got the Carbonara and Amatriciana -- both were super delicious. Their pasta is unlike any place I've tried, and the guanciale had amazing flavors and the perfect amount of crisp. As for the wait, we arrived around 7:30 pm on a Thursday and got seated at 9 pm. We were luckily seated inside (it was a bit cold) and got a table separated from the rest, which was nice since it's a bit tight in there. The service was also great and the pasta came out after 10-15 minutes of ordering.
There was something online that said you should eat here if this was your last meal on earth. It was pretty close and this is my new favorite restaurant in Rome! Nothing too fancy, just good fresh food! No reservations, so you wait in line. It was raining and not as terrible as it sounds. We came in for a later lunch so there was a line but only a handful of groups ahead of us. The wait wasn't too long and they kept the line moving. The staff was nice and able to seat 8 of us at one table. We kind of over-ordered but didn't regret it. I heard the bread starter was good but I only got one piece from the two orders as the teens were hungry. We also ordered the olive oil as it was not included. The burrata was beautiful and the tomatoes were SO fresh. And get more artichokes than you think you should have. I devoured one by myself. Lots of wine and lemonade was a treat and added to the meal. Our pasta dishes were so good and I don't think we had one piece left on our plates. The meatballs were kind of expensive for what you get and we probably wouldn't order that again because the pasta was the star. We had to share the tiramisu dessert...we ordered one for two people to share...it was perfect as them come in the same glass as your water glass - so you can see the size. If you are in the area, don't get deterred by the line...stop in because it is worth it.
Da Enzo was our best meal in Rome. Worth the wait, and lived up to the hype. You'd think in Rome you could find great Roman pasta anywhere - not so on our recent trip, but Da Enzo was the real deal. We showed up right at opening time and had an hour wait. The place is quaint, but very small, and we had been warned about the wait. It went by fast, as the courteous staff comes out to take drink orders, and we passed the time with other guests in line. Once inside, however, the staff was right down to business. We had a meatball appetizer, and I got Amatriciana. Both were great, as was the bread. The Amatriciana was done perfectly, with al dente pasta and the guanciale nice and crisp. We got tee shirts to commemorate the great experience! A really great place.
As a picky eater, this pasta in my 28 years of living is the only plate of pasta I have ever completely cleared and would've been ready to have 2-4 plates more of it. I ordered the arancini, carbonara, and a tiramisu and my family and I have all discussed how we would simply fly back to Rome for the soul purpose of going back for another serving. I know the line down alleyway can be intimidating but I promise you, it is more than worth the wait! Whether you are going for lunch for dinner the food, the service, the ambiance, and the ability still stands true!
This was my first dinner in Italy and it was very upsetting in many ways. I got there at 6:45 and there was a two hour wait. That's fine. I'm so tired but I'll persevere for what people say is the best restaurant in trestavere. Once I got 2/3rd of the way down the line they came by to take drink orders. I got an aperol spritz which was delicious and quite strong especially on an empty stomach. When I was like 4/5th of the way down the line they asked if I wanted to sit with another solo diner and I refused. Appreciate the thought but I already waited so long and was so close to getting my own table. Then I finally miraculously get seated. Waiter asks if I want still or sparkling, I say still. Then all of a sudden, the host who sat me down came back and told me to get back to the front of the line - there was a mistake. I see a fancy white couple get seated where I was. I didn't see them waiting in line at all. Then I see the owner chitchatting with them. So that must mean they get special treatment, and they matter more than a paying customer who waited 2 hours in line jetlagged and tired from touring all day. This put a bitter taste in my mouth but I didn't want to cause a scene so I stayed polite and meek. Then the cherry on top was my carbonara took literally 45 minutes to come out. No apologies for the delay, no explanation. I was so drunk off my wine by that point. I just wish I could have enjoyed my tasty food without all these negative experiences. I will never come back, no food is worth feeling so little.
The carbonara and the strawberry with mascarpone was delicious and service was excellent. We waited an hour to get a table but it was a lively line on a pretty, cobbled Italian street. A waiter came out and served beverages to those waiting in line. We had an Aperol spritz and beer while we waited. My only complaint was the pasta was a little crunchy in my cacio e pepe. The sauce was yummy and I ate it all anyway. I would not order it again, though.
Da-LINE! It was at least an hour wait, but was it worth it? It depends. Personally, the Al dente was a bit toothy for my taste. We had the carbonara, fettuccine fava bean (special), shaved artichoke salad (special) and tiramisu. Everything was fresh and tasty. The standout was definitely the tiramisu. It was light and creamy. Overall, is it the best place to eat? I say, it was good, but it wasn't the BEST Italian restaurant on our trip. Note that there was an American woman who heckled us in the crowd for waiting in the long line because she said that there are the restaurants with the same quality of food without the line. After eating there, I would have to agree. I think the reason why it's so busy is because they feature it on food tours in Italy. Also, it is heavily on Instagram and another social media platforms. There is a way to make a reservations so you don't have to wait in the long line however I didn't know about it so I ended up being a line warrior. Seating inside is very cramped. Seating outside is a little bit bit more spacious however, if you're like me from California, you might have to contend with the cigarette smoke being puffed on your food.
Came here because of multiple recommendations but it didn't live up to the hype. We were in line 20 minutes, which wasn't that bad. They offer drinks while you wait in line. Once seated, we presented the staff with allergies of someone in our group. They said they couldn't accommodate allergy restrictions and made that person sign a waiver. Food was average but ox tail was very good. I don't know if I'll be back to try other dishes but glad I made it. I liked it but it didn't live up to the hype. They have outside and inside dining which was great. They had good service.
We arrived 15 minutes early for lunch on a weekday. There were 2 parties ahead of us. We decided to do lunch since dinner sounded like longer lines. There was a long line that followed us. It was one of our favorite meals. Both pastas were amazing & delicious! Aeperol spritz wasn't for us but wanted to give it a try. They offer indoor & outdoor seating. The tiramisu is small & comes in a cup, isn't life changing but still tastes good. read more
The food here is fantastic and so reasonably priced! I'd much rather eat in a quaint, neighborhood restaurant, especially if it's in Trastevere. This trendy, boho area with lots of winding streets and ivy growing on the sides of buildings, is peppered with so many great restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Da Enzo Al 29 typically has a line but it's worth the wait. Plus, they serve drinks while on line so just consider this your cocktail hour. So many items on the menu, and dishes being served to those around me, looked amazing. I wanted everything but had to focus! I had already decided on traditional Roman dishes because when in Rome... So to start I had the fried artichoke heart. Cooked perfectly, not greasy, the artichoke was delicious! I could have eaten an entire platter of these with some lemon wedges on the side. Next was the carbonara. In Rome, they use just the yolks so this dish is very rich, much richer than any I've made or had in the U.S. plus their organic eggs have orangish yolks so the dish has intense color. For those used to having this dish with bucatini or spaghetti, in Rome they make it with short noodles like rigatoni or calamarata, which is like sliced calamari, hence the name. At Da Enzo, the dish is rigatoni and it's rich enough to share! Next came the polpette (meatballs) which were so soft and tender. I'm sure they cooked them right in the sauce without frying them first. The marinara sauce was amazing, simple, rich in color and perfect. As a final nod to this traditional meal, I had the tiramisu which was served in a beautiful glass. So light, flavorful and satisfying! Light as in texture, not calories! My only regret is that I discovered this restaurant the last night in Rome otherwise I would have eaten there again. But I will definitely be back! read more
The food was very fresh. We loved the homemade pasta and sauces. Service was friendly and prompt. Despite the long line forming, we never felt rushed. Ambiance? We were eating fantastic food outdoors while in 70 degree Rome! read more
1 year ago
Great experience. Wait was about 40mn with the line moving fairly quickly. While waiting in line a waiter will come to you and take your order for drinks. I had the carbonara and it was cooked well. The pancetta was great . I also ordered the fresh loaf of bread at an extra charge. The bruschetta was a great appetizer highly recommend. Worth the wait overall. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
I heard a lot about this place on tik tok. We went early to see where it was and make sure to get in line before the crowd. They offer drinks while you wait in line (£14 for 2). We were apart of the first group to be seated. We order the fried potato and fried zucchini flowers to start. We also had the house red wine. I had the Amatriciana pasta and my husband had the ox tail. Both were great. We had the tiramisu (amazing) and the apricot gelato (was a special for that night). Service was great but a bit rushed (understandably with the line) we also purchased one of their hats. They have a lot of cool branded merchandise read more
8 months ago
Food was amazing and it felt very intimate. If you have to wait to be seated, they serve you a drink of choice while you wait. Don't forget to take cute pictures in the ally leading to the restaurant! read more
We really, really wanted to give a rating of 5 just couldn't do it. We arrived 20 minutes prior to opening and were seated immediately after 12:00 noon. It's almost like a show one minute before seating. They get out in the street and look at the long line and announce "Da Enzo is Now Open"! Never in my life have I ever witnessed that. It was fun. We opted for inside because the seats looked a bit more comfortable. Should have read the prior reviews better. The seating is tight. And I mean tight. We ordered too much food and knew it at the time. We had: - Basket of Fresh sourdough bread. It was very fresh and great tastes. Although we both were expecting something entirely different. It consisted of a dark slice, a lighter one, a thin piece of bread with tomato sauce and a thin slice of focaccia bread. - Fresh Ricotta with honey and jam. Very, very good Ricotta and went perfectly on the bread that we purchased separately above. Not sure what we would have done if we didn't have the bread. Guess eaten it by itself. Ok - the Fried artichoke. It stole the show. Best of the four we had this trip. Perfect taste, leaves had the perfect crunch. A must to order. - grilled lamb chops. Not what you would expect in the US or AUS. Very lone skinny bones with a tad of meat, a little more fat than I really like and a small loin section. The taste was very good could have been cooked with a little more seasoning. - Carbonara. Best presentation of all dishes. The pasta itself was excellent. Taste was very good but could have used more fresh black pepper. Service was brisk until we slowed it down...no problem. We enjoyed our meal and glad that we did it. We don't usually go to over the top touristy restaurants but this one just call our name. The place was full. They seat about 50. And I only heard English being spoken. Highly recommend....at least once. Great pasta. read more
This place has a toooooooon of reviews and I'd like to contribute an honest review. My wife and I were hyped to try this place so we got to the restaurant about 30 minutes early before opening. There was already a huuuge line. What made waiting bearable was that they serve you drinks while you wait! Sign me up! This was a cool opportunity to chat with people from all over the world visiting Rome and so kudos to Da Enzo for taking care of their hungry/thirsty customers. The wait wasn't too long as they're quick at sitting people and getting orders in. My wife and I ordered the amatriciana and the carbonara. Both were yummy! But not on the level I expected based on the hype. I expected a 10/10 on taste but got more of a 7/10. The service was prompt and great. The vibe was awesome! I have nothing but good things to say to this place, just lower expectations a tad and enjoy! read more
5 months ago
Still dreaming of the amatriciana I had here- perfectly al dente rigatoni, savory sauce, and crispy guanciale. The dishes skew salty but I am kind of a salt lover. The carbonara was our second fave and the cacio e pepe was our least. Still finished everything though. They don't take reservations so we arrived right when they opened for lunch and were seated without a wait. read more
If you're visiting Italy, you HAVE to come here. There are two locations fyi. And there is a wait, but it's worth it. I would highly recommend making the trip to eat here. The food is amazing. All the pastas are good. My favorite appetizer is the fried zucchini flower stuffed with anchovies and mozzarella. It was amazing, amazing. Delicious :) read more
If you're looking for the best pasta in Rome, look no further than Da Enzo al 29. This quaint trattoria is located in the Trastevere neighborhood, and this place can get busy. The service is very quick and attentive, but you come here for the food. Everything here is delicious. Starting with the fried artichoke is an absolutely must if you want to kick off your meal on a high note. Take your pick of the pastas, but the rigatoni Amatriciana is out of this world. The pasta is perfectly al dente. The sauce is spicy, yet creamy but somehow light. The guanciale is exceptional and truly creates the perfect bite with the pasta. Fantastic restaurant, and my favorite in Rome. read more
2 years ago
When to Da Enzo Al 29 after seeing many tik tok videos and it didn't disappoint. Everything delicious but of course the fried artichokes are incredible. Service is very friendly and the ambience is perfect! A must try when in Rome! read more
Every and anything you hear about this place is absolutely worth it. If you call first thing in the morning they have reservations. Either wise there's a que. yes it's long, yes it moves fast. My friend and I got the Cacio e Pepe and carbonara respectively and shared the tiramisu for dessert. All divine !!! Also had the spritz, highly recommend all around. read more
Love love love this place. We did have to wait in line for about an hour when we showed up right at opening (7pm), but you are served drinks in line and are also free to byob so the wait was not bad at all, unless you're starving. We sat down and were served fairly quickly. I have a severe nut allergy and when I let the waitstaff know about this, I was told I would only be able to eat the burrata on the menu. Clearly thrown off by this, our waiter advocated for me in the kitchen and they ended up making me the greatest off-the-menu spaghetti pomodoro (tasted the way my Nonna makes it) I've ever had in a restaurant. They also charged me only 8 euro for it, which is a fair price for the ingredients but also refreshing for a restaurant, as they could have price gauged. Everyone I was with loved their meals, no one had anything to complain about. Would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates casual, authentic southern Italian food. read more
3 years ago
One of the best restaurants we ate in Rome. HIGHLY recommend! There is no reservations so be prepared to wait. We went on a Monday night around 9:30 and the wait was around 45 minutes. So we hear it's usually a 2 hour wait on weekends. Not surprised as this is a gem! It's not fancy so you don't need to be dressed super nice. But what's super nice is the food and wine. Its not big on the inside but they also have outdoor alley seating. When you wait in line, they will serve you drinks or you can walk over to the bar down the street and get some drinks while waiting. WORTH the wait. The staff is super friendly and they make you feel like family. Order it all! Its not that pricey so you can try lots! We ordered some apps and a bottle of Habemus win. Excellent selection! We even bought it before leaving to come back to the states. The food; FIORE DI ZUCCA to start. Amazing! But what was even better was the RICOTTA DOP LAZIALE! The sheep's milk cheese was to die for! The entrees; AMATRICIANA, CARBONARA and the CACIO E PEPF. All 3 are a MUST! So good, I'm drooling just thinking about it as I write this. Pasta will never be the same here in the states after having this. We also got the POLPETTE AL SUGO (MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SOUCE. Outstanding as well. Not many places in Rome have meatballs so we were happy to find them here. Excellent. Probably the best spot in Rome if you want authentic home cooked Italian. We ended with some desserts and also met the owner. So nice, we bought some homemade Olive Oil to bring back and also some Tshirts. He gave the girls some free ones too. GO. GO and Go... add this place to your must visit list. If I'm back in Rome. I'm there read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We heard this place was a must for Rome! We also heard that the line gets crazy long so we got there an hour early before they opened. There was already a line! Since we got there early we didn't have to wait too long but a server came out and offered us a beer while we waited which was nice. Once we sat down, the server gave us the daily specials. We ordered quite a bit of food and everything was phenomenal. Freshly made and full of flavor! We purchased an apron and the owner came out to take a picture with us! This place is busy but for a great reason. They care about their guests and make sure every moment is enjoyable. We're very glad we were able to experience this place! read more
1 year ago
Meh. Waited at least thirty minutes and had a very mediocre experience. Would not go out of my way to eat here. read more
1 year ago
With no reservations, YOU MUST GET THERE EARLY. We waited two hours to get to dinner but I have to admit-- it is worth every moment. Oh my goodness. This was our last meal in Rome, located in Travestere. We ordered a lot of dishes that I admittedly don't remember all the names of-- but we started with steamed greens, fried cheese balls, two sets of pasta, and then lamb and tiramisu for desert. In general, everything was *chef's kiss*. We particularly enjoyed the lamb. It wasn't so thick but the meat was just so good-- well seasoned? Something! Only minor thing: the tiramisu came out so fast and I suspect these were already ready. All in all, it was all so good. Other thing: just know the bathroom is TINY, can be get pretty uh wet in there. Would def come back read more
Had came to this restaurant on the first day of my visit to Rome recently in 11/2022. This restaurant was recommended by almost every Youtube/IG/blog out there. Luckily had arrived early so made my way towards this restaurant and arrived maybe a little before 6 o'clock on a Tuesday evening, worried that it may have a long line due to its popularity. The restaurant was in the midst of starting to set up for service (opens at 7) and we were the first to arrive. Soon after, some other people had started to arrive and we started to make a line. The restaurant will serve drinks to waiting customers (you pay for the drinks). We had ordered few beers (believe they are house made as well?) By the time the restaurant opened, the line was down the alleyway, probably 30-40+ people deep at least. We were obviously the first to be sat at a table, originally wanted to sit outside but they sat us inside (no big deal) I had come to learn they charge for all water here in Rome. Also, bread basket is like mandatory as they give it to you without asking and they charge you for it (only 2.50 here) Lol When you come to italy, you realize a lot of foods are very simple but made with the highest quality of ingredients. AMATRICIANA - rigatone pasta Selezione Da Enzo, PGI guanciale (cured pork cheek) from Amatrice, PDO pecorino cheese from Agro Romano, fresh tomato sauce CARBONARA - rigatone pasta Selezione Da Enzo, guanciale, PDO pecorino cheese from Agro Romano, eggs, and freshly ground pepper CACIO E PEPE - tonnarelli pasta Selezione Da Enzo, PDO pecorino cheese from Agro Romano, freshly ground black pepper ALL THE PASTAS were DELICIOUS in their own way. Very simple but yummy ! Guanciale was aromatic and fatty. Pecorino cheese was fragrant and salty. CARCIOFO ALLA GIUDIA - whole glove Jewish-style artichoke fried in high quality sunflower seed oil Very interesting item. Another Rome/Jewish staple to try. Mostly the heart of the artichoke with some leaves left which had an interesting chewy/crispy texture. Due note, the price is for 1, so order how many orders you want to fit your party. TRIPPA ALLA ROMANA - beef stomach cooked in fresh tomato sauce with mint and, PDO pecorino cheese from Agro Romano This was an attempt to try a roman styled dish. We love tripe in asian cuisine so we decided to try this. Very delicious! cooked to perfection with a good amount of bite still. Tomato sauce was nice and fragrant making the tripe not feel heavy at all ! TIRAMISU ALLA ENZO - made with premium quality dark cocoa, savoiardo bisquit and cocoa and hazelnut based cream Served in the same cups we had our house white wine in. Delicious and creamy. LOVE the cream they do here in Rome. This was the most delicious place for pasta we had in Rome (unfortunately this was the our first meal too) would have loved to come back too if it didn't have a long wait and limited open times. They would have been a 5 STAR but only thing I have to add is they charged me separately an extra amount, presuming for tips, without asking or acknowledgement from myself. Contemplating if I should dispute or not. read more
Da Enzo al 29 is AMAZING! We were recommended this spot by one of our drivers while on our honeymoon in Italy, visiting Roma! Be ready to wait in line for a bit as even if you get there before they open, the line is out the door. They do have someone coming to take drink orders to make the wait a bit more enjoyable, if you prefer a glass of wine or beer! The restaurant is indoor/outdoor and small, but very cozy and the food delicious. The service was also great. We started with a glass of wine (when in Rome, well really when in wherever), and opted for two pasta entrees that were delicious! I went for the Carbonara Rigatoni, and my husband the Matriciana O Amatriciana. Both of these dishes were delicious and worth the wait. Me being me, I continued to look at the menu (once again, when in Rome), and saw that they had Abbacchio Alla Scottadito - Grilled Lamb Chops. Let me tell you, when I randomly ordered these after we ordered the pasta, I am so glad I did. These were the best, most tenderly cooked, flavorful lamb chops I have ever had. I highly recommended all of the dishes we opted for! I was torn between 4 and 5 stars but went for 5. The only reason is because this was not the best Carbonara I had in 3 different Italian cities, but maybe the third? However, it was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommended this authentic, cozy, and delicious spot. read more
While in Rome, my friend recommend this place as a must try. Everything, from the oysters and Italian meats, to the entree to the wine, was spectacular. We sat outside and watched the world go by as we enjoyed this fantastic meal, served by a very nice and skilled waiter. I got the seafood pasta as an entree and highly recommend - it was some of the freshest tasting seafood I've ever had. read more
Was in Italy a few months ago for a family trip. A local recommended this place and honestly, I'm so happy they did. The food.... OMG to die for. Extremely delicious, and being lactose intolerant it didn't bother my stomach, so thank goodness for that. We had to wait about 10 minutes because they were packed but they served drinks, that was nice. I highly recommend Da Enzo if in Italy!!!! read more
2 years ago
During my trip to Rome, my friends and I decided we had to try Da Enzo al 29 as it was recommended through many sites. Also warned by the extensive wait time we arrived around 6:45, 15 minutes before opening on a Thursday night. We got sat around 8:15 so it was about an hour & 30 minute wait. During the wait they offered orders of an aperol spritz + other drinks. I thought this was considerate for people who might've been thirsty waiting in line. There were a few dishes on the menu that were no longer available, not sure if they had ran out or they just didn't have it for the day but although a bit bummed, there were still many great options to choose from. Our table ended up getting the burrata salad and bread as an appetizer while we waited and it was so fresh and delicious! It's hard to mess up a burrata salad so we enjoyed that while waiting. For entrees, we got the Cacio E Pepe, the Carbonara, meatballs, Abbacchio alla Scottadito (lambchops), and for me personally, the Amatriciana. The food was amazing!!!! The pasta was so delicious and creamy and the meat (cured pork cheek) they add into it provides a delicious crunch! We wouldn't reccomend the lamb chops as they are subpar which makes sense as they are mainly known for their pasta. Most of the tables are outside so I would check the weather beforehand and bring a jacket if that's what the day permits. Overall, the food was great and the area was so cute. I probably wouldn't wait as long as we did for it again. I think the wait was definitely worth it for the first time around since it's a popular spot for tourists, a great price, and great food. However, Rome has so many other amazing options as well that are worth trying rather than waiting again. read more
4 years ago
This spot in Trastevere is hidden from the main touristy area, but don't be surprised when you see a line for this spot! We had to wait for about an hour, but when we finally got seated we had a lovely dining experience. We got their Burrata (14€) to start, which was so creamy and delicious - it tasted like fresh butter. We also tried their delicious classic Roman pastas like Cacio e Pepe (13.5€) and Carbonara (14€), along with a more unique offering, Pasta al Sugo di Coda (14€). Their pastas were super yummy and I was very impressed by the tomato-oxtail sauce on the latter. Food and service were great but the wait time can be long and the prices are generally higher than some other options in the city - I'd recommend it but I'm not sure the wait is worth it. read more
2 years ago
Got here 15 min before it opened (thinking we were being smart) and there was a long line waiting already. We ended up waiting a little over an hour but it was so worth it. Also it helps that there is someone who will come and order drinks for you to pass the time. We got the carbonara, amatriciana , and chicory. Both pastas tasted so fresh, flavorful but light. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. The chicory was okay, it reminded me of a standard Chinese veggie dish, which I thought was interesting. We ended with the Tiramisu which was the perfect cherry on top. I would say it's a pretty small shop with some outdoor seating which explains why the line is always so long! They are quick with their service once you are seated. Def a must try! read more
2 years ago
Let's first say... I'm from the New York City area and we have some great food in Manhattan. We waited for 1 hour and 15 minutes on a long line. We met some nice people and drank wine while waiting. The people we met were very nice. We ordered the burrata, meatballs and Amatriciana. The appetizer, the burrata, was nice however neither main course was amazing. I had better Italian food on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Honestly, I gave the restaurant an extra star for the experience and the two nice people we met on line. Two stars are for the food. Not worth the 1 hour and a quarter wait. read more
Probably the biggest let down we experienced in Italy.. Friends from the states messages us that this is the only MUST eat pasta restaurant in Italy. They also let us know they don't accept reservations and there's always a line so show up early and hungry. We arrived at 5 but weren't yet hungry so we parked ourselves at the next door restaurant and decided to wait until 1) we were hungry 2) the line was getting too long.. After a few Aperol spritz's next door, we decided the long was long enough to wait in (~ 645pm) Ordered tomato & Buffalo mozzarella, meatballs, Cacio e Pepe and rigatoni. Nothing stood out... everything tasted average at best. I kept thinking I've actually had better Italian in DC/NY/SD... Long lines, mountains of reviews... not sure why everything tasted bland? Maybe we both had COVID? read more
The wait is truly long but worth it in the end just for the experience and camaraderie- you can also order beverages while in line which is a plus! Once you get seated, the service is extremely quick but still friendly. We ordered the following: Fiore di zucca- 3/5 Carciofo alla giudia (artichoke)- 3/5 Carbonara- 5/5 Pasta al sugo di coda (oxtail pasta)- 4/5 The carbonara alone was worth the wait! read more
This spot was on the bucket list for our trip and I'm so glad that we were able to make it! We showed up 45 minutes before opening and there was already a queue forming but we were able to get in on the first round! It's nice that they still serve cocktails while you wait so we were able to get a few aperol spritzes in before dinner. We kicked things off with their fried artichoke appetizer which was so delicious, I wanted another. Perfectly crispy, slightly salty and fun to eat. For our mains, we did the meat balls, the carbornara and their red sauce pasta (I forget what it's formally called). It was all simply delicious. We savored every single bite and truly have never had such incredible pasta. We had to end the night with their tiramisu which was equally as delicious. Truly an incredible meal and we hope to be back one day! read more
2 years ago
This is the one restaurant that I prioritize visiting when I got to Rome. I first tried this restaurant in 2019 and was blown away. I am so glad to see that they've grown so much more popular 5 years later. Even better to see that their food quality has not diminished. They have long wait times every day, but are very efficient with their service. I highly recommend ordering their cacio e pepe and their carbonara! read more
＿ ( *‿* )つ -- (つ _つ `し´ for that hype it wasn't anything special. Best carbonara I had but didn't like the noodles. I prefer long noodles for my carbonara but the sauce was perfect. Didn't like the pork it wasn't as crunchy as I wished for and very fatty and kinda just cooked. The burrata was a dream. Creamiest, sweetest burrata I've ever had in my life wow but $18 tho...kinda pricey. Pasta on the other hand was reasonably priced. We were waiting half an hour before the opening (7pm) and there was already a line. So keep that in mind! Ambience was nice like any other typical Italian restaurant. Would def recommend but because we had very high hopes because of the hype around it we expected more but maybe that was on us. All in all a very solid Italian restaurant! Price and quality wise it was reasonable (except the burrata XD ) read more
The food as a whole was great, but the carbonara was very rich. If you like it that way, definitely get it, but it was a little too much for myself. The service was wonderful, and they were able to accommodate our 14 person group despite assuring we could sit separately if need be. The restaurant feels homey and fun, with lots of photos of Italy. read more
2 years ago
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