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    Da Olimpio

    4.3 (61 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Trattorie, Pizza

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    Spaghetti alla Cabarana, Veal cut rap with ham and potatoes
    Sandra Q.

    Restaurant it's a hidden jewel, delicious food and staff very friendly. They make you feel right at home as a tourist. Would definitely recommend it. Great location and really nice and cozy inside.

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    Shaun H.

    Da Olimpio is a little trattoria located down one of the narrow alleyways between Piazza di Barberini and Fontana di Trevi. Our AirBnB was not far from here on a recent stay in Rome, and we passed it a few times on our way to other places. Looking in the window every night it appeared to be just my kind of place. Mostly locals, energetic, lots of plates clanging, people laughing. I finally convinced my family to give it a try and it was one of the dining highlights of our trip. On the night of our visit we showed up on the earlier side of dinner service to make sure we could get a table. We were greeted and seated right away. Our waiter was fantastic. He went out of his way to make recommendations. The mushrooms were picked today, get a mushroom pizza to share. Get some pasta dishes and some fish to share. My Mrs. asked if they had proscuitto. Yes, and it was very good. He asked if we had tried burrata cheese yet. No. Okay, you have to try it, it's like mozzarella but way creamier. He also recommended a red wine and brought bread and water. The proscuitto and burrata came first. If you have not tried burrata cheese before please find some and try it. I dream about the stuff now. I want to seek more out, and I will some day, but for now that place in time where I first had it lives in my mind. The proscuitto was not as oily or salty as the other places we had it. It was more rustic and we all appreciated how unique it was. 5/5 Grilled Sole: I only had a couple bites of this, but it was moist, tender and had a nice lemony kind of taste. 4/5 Fettuccine with Porchini Mushrooms: this was another dish which incorporated the fresh mushrooms. We all loved this and it paired really well with the pizza. 5/5 Tortollini alla Bolognese: the red sauce had a wonderful depth of flavor. 4/5 Pizza with Mushrooms: the pizzas at Da Olimpio are very rustic. The crust was crip on the bottom but had a nice chew to it at the same time. There was a prefect balance between the tomato sauce (just crushed marzano tomato), cheese and mushrooms. This was one of my favorite pizzas ever, and get this-- it was 6 Euros. We all left raving about the meal. I really hope I get back here again. If I lived in Rome I would come here every week.

    Steak with green pepper sauce

    The food was amazing! We had cacio e Pepe, baked chicken, an artichoke and steak with green pepper sauce. Service was great! Planning to go back before our trip is over.

    Delicious board of misto salumi e fromagi
    Alicia S.

    Da Olimpio may not look like much from the outside or get as many visitors as some of the other restaurants in Rome on major drags, but it is a great little locally owned restaurant. We've eaten here three times over our two visits to Rome in the past couple of years, and we will more than likely visit again on our next trip to Rome. We've tried cacio e pepe, gnocchi bolognese, meats and cheeses, and tiramisu. Everything we've had here has been a great, no-fuss version of what you will find most places in Rome. You can tell that the pasta and sauces are made fresh to order each day, which is something you won't find at a lot of tourist traps. Also, the tiramisu is a must-try - it is so creamy and delicious here. Do yourself a favor and get off the beaten path to try Da Olimpio.

    Fried calamari

    The food and the service were absolutely amazing in this restaurant. They speak perfect English and Spanish. I truly recommend this restaurant. My family and I had lunch and we loved it, so we went back for dinner.

    Frederick L.

    Olimpio, the best restaurant near our hotel. I guess you could call this a typical Italian Family restaurant. The staff is primarily composed of family members, mom, dad, son, daughter and grandma. Don't be surprised if you see the grandmother hand washing the dishes. The ambiance it causal, relaxed, borderline chaotic, but always friendly. The food, what can I say about the food, simply succulent. The pasta is perfectly cooked, the pizzas have thin and tasty crusts. Useful note there is a 10% service change and 1EU cover change (for bread) per person. You can consider that the tip is included in the service.

    Food was amazing and the dessert Mille Fagole was even better. My husband had the eggplant Parmesan and I had the Paparadelle with peas ham and mushroom. Both dishes were amazing. The service was not great. There is an older grumpy gentleman who you can't get to smile. He's not very welcoming and when we asked for oil/Vinegar for our bread, he seemed annoyed. The table next to us didn't eat their bread because it was cold & stale (so was ours) and they didn't have oil/Vinegar. In the end, they got charged for the bread which they were not happy about. Another third table chimed in and told them not to eat the bread if offered and sometimes they will take it off the bill, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. I'm tired of these restaurants serving cold stale bread and automatically charging patrons as a mandatory "sitting fee". The bathrooms are smelly and not clean. Service could be friendlier. Otherwise the food was delicious.

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    My favorite family run restaurant in Italy. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Trattoria da Olimpio!

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    Hidden gem! Amazing food and super service.

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    Very Friendly. Not pretentious. Reasonable prices. Off the beaten path.

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    Everything we've had here has been a great, no-fuss version of what you will find most places in Rome.

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    1.4 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    You walk up, and the first thing you see is someone's Nonna making fresh pasta in the window, and…read morethat is probably all you need to know as far as whether you should eat here! This place was a treat. Yes, it's hot in the summer. Yes, it's crowded and popular. But also yes, the food makes it all worth it. I had the oxtail pasta at the recommendation of the waiter (and a couple Peronis to drink, ofc). This is slow cooked oxtail that just serves to bring even more flavor to the hearty tomato sauce, ladled over the aforementioned thick homemade pasta... and plenty of it. Served of course with fresh bread and regional olive oil and vinegar, what better? We actually had plenty of attentive service here, and it was honestly the only time a tip was ever mention in our whole time in Italy. This young man earned it. As I mentioned before, it's hot inside. There is air conditioning according to my eyes, but you couldn't feel it making any kind of difference between all the people, the kitchen, and the absolutely stifling temperatures of a Roman summer.

    Very small and quaint with outdoor seating. This was our last meal in Rome and would be up there…read morewith one of the best meals we had. We ordered the oxtail pasta dish and the bolognese. Please please please do yourself a favor and order the oxtail pasta (not sure of the name on the menu) but it was delicious. It was also served with an abundance of oxtail. They did not skimp on the portion size. All of their pasta is fresh made and rolled in the restaurant. We also fell in love with the orange soda that was served. We have been on the hunt for it since our return.

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    Oxtails pasta dish

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    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Per domenica di Pasqua siamo aperti dalle 12:00 alle 23:00 un buon bicchiere di vino con i piatti tradizionali della cucina italiana.

    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro

    4.5(506 reviews)
    0.9 kmTermini
    €€€

    My family had the pleasure of dining at 44 Osteria during the summer of 2023, and it was hands down…read moremy favorite meal in Rome. Everything about the experience was superb--from the attentive and friendly service to the exceptional quality of the food. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the level of excellence provided. Pastas were a real standout. Tiramisu was amazing. If we had stayed in Rome longer, we would have definitely gone back. I highly recommend 44 Osteria to anybody who loves food that is visiting the city!

    Service was highly attentive and profoundly engaged…read more Mood was pleasant with dim lighting and music was pleasant. Could hear and be heard. The bread basket was delicious served warm with amazing crust. The pasta was a tad undercooked but was the best tasting sauce ever. The melon sauce entirely new and never seen of heard of before. They took "summer melon" which I was told was cantaloupe. It was cut into 1/8 inch teeny tiny cubes and simmered for a long time until very soft and the sweetness a little washed out. It was sooo good. The braised beef was cooked to perfection, the sauce was delectable and the sides were great. The mozzarella and tomato was amazing too. Perfectly seasoned and the tomatoes were conscientiously sliced. 1000% suggest this restaurant

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    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Our restauran inside

    Our restauran inside

    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Tipico carciofo alla giudia, carciofi romani d'eccellenza

    Tipico carciofo alla giudia, carciofi romani d'eccellenza

    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Il nostro mini tiramisù caldo freddo, provatelo è la giusta quantità per chiudere il pasto e per la sua bontà ne sarete sorpresi.

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    Il nostro mini tiramisù caldo freddo, provatelo è la giusta quantità per chiudere il pasto e per la sua bontà ne sarete sorpresi.

    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(171 reviews)
    0.8 kmMonti
    €€

    The service here is so amazing and quick! The atmosphere of this restaurant is very clean,…read morewelcoming, and comfortable. Food is literally so delicious and every single meal I had was unreal. Totally recommend this restaurant!

    Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

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    Le Tavernelle - Inside dining area

    Inside dining area

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    Da Enzo al 29 - Amatriciana @ Da Enzo, Roma, Italy

    Da Enzo al 29

    4.4(538 reviews)
    1.8 kmTrastevere
    €€

    Picture this... tiny restaurant in the small streets of Trastevere. You get there at 6 because you…read moreheard there's going to be a line ahead of when they open at 630 and they don't take reservations. You get in line and get a couple of drinks while you wait... delicious. Then 630 comes around and you get sat and eat one of the best, freshest, pasta meals of your life. And to top it all off fresh raspberries in mascarpone ? ! To die for. The vibes were perfect, the food was perfect, and the folks there were so friendly. If you're in Rome you must for.

    A friend who had been to Da Enzo's told us the line was worth it and the pasta unforgettable…read more We arrived just after opening and were first in line, even though every table was already full. By the time we were seated, dozens of people were waiting behind us. We sipped an Aperol spritz and lemonade while we waited, chatting with fellow diners who raved about the restaurant. On a sweltering day, our kids were starting to struggle in the heat when the owner came outside and gave them mini pizzas breads. It was a thoughtful gesture that immediately made us feel welcome. Once seated, we ordered burrata, cacio e pepe, amatriciana pasta, pork chops, and fried artichokes. Everything was excellent, but the amatriciana was the standout--rich, savory, and unforgettable. The cacio e pepe was silky, the burrata fresh and creamy, the pork chops juicy, and the fried artichokes perfectly crisp. There's a reason people line up for Da Enzo. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere lively, and the hospitality remarkable. Without question, this was our best meal in Rome and one of our most memorable restaurant experiences.

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    Al Forno della Soffitta

    Al Forno della Soffitta

    4.6(307 reviews)
    1.3 kmTermini
    €€

    Super pizza place with a lot of other great stuff on the menu…read more I looked with envy at the other tables who were enjoying spectacular plates of spaghetti with mussels. * * * That said, my pizza was a grand slam home run. Many of their pizzas are quite elaborate With all sorts of exotic ingredients. I went super simple. Gorgonzola. Mozzarella. That's it. Just enough Mozzarella to cut the Gorgonzola and make for a good melt. * * * If you have never had a gorgonzola pizza, you have never lived. Just sayin'. * * * P.S. My lovely wife got a Norwegian salmon pizza. The Norwegian salmon was stacked up high on her pizza As if she was in the World Series of Poker and she was a big winner. I have never seen so much salmon on one plate. After our meal, I made a discreet phone call to the Norwegian embassy in Rome asking them if they still had any salmon left. The woman at the embassy assured me the Norwegian salmon supply was fine. That surprises me given all the salmon that was on my wife's pizza.

    It was a positive Yelp review that lured us to choose this restaurant for our first night meal…read moreafter traveling from USA. So, I felt that I owed a review of my own in appreciation. Being new to Rome, and having walked 20k steps on our first day, there are an abundance of options a for dining. We wanted something classically Rome nearby to our hotel. The Yelp review of this restaurant was sufficiently positive to entice us. Being American, we appreciate the earlier-than-customary dining options. We arrived at 6pm without a reservation. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is intimate and very well staffed. The wood fire oven is front-and-center and the fresh mozzarella is prominent in display. We ordered a bottle of wine ... all options are very fairly priced. This is nice. We started with a Greek salad to share. It was unlike any American Greek salad ... and a really delight. It is early June but the tomatoes and peppers were ripe and crisp and really fresh. My wife ordered the Marguerite pizza; I opted for the Gorgonzola pizza (the effusive review on Yelp was compelling). Both were solid. We appreciate the thin crust and the crisp edged. The center of both, however, was doughy and somewhat undercooked. Looking around ... the restaurant was over 50% full even at this early hour. Most were Americans. We saw a good number of diners with pasta dishes ... and none were left unfinished. Sadly, we don't have any comparisons to weigh (yet). So, I cannot affirm any "best of" citations, it this is certainly a solid trattoria/pizzeria. The staff are attentive and the food served hot and fresh.

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    Al Forno della Soffitta - Pizza

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    Da Olimpio - italian - Updated September 2026

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