Our Vatican tour guide recommended this spot to us so Lisa and I were on the hunt. Upon arrival we were graciously greeted and taken to our seats right away. Our kind waiter bright over water, bread and breadsticks. No olive oil, no butter just dry. For our lunch I decided on the cacio e Pepe and Lisa opted for the ragú. Both were delicious. For dessert we were told the owners mom made lemon cake so that was a no brainer. It was fabulous and paired well with espresso. Our waiter also brought us Amaro. It's a licorice like liqueur enjoyed as a digestif. Definitely an acquired taste that reminded me of Aguardiente. Overall the service and staff were exceptional and I would return if ever in a Vatican City again. read more

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At the recommendation of our Vatican tour guide, we visited for an impromptu lunch on a Friday afternoon. Lorrisa ordered the cacio e Pepe and I ordered the Spaghetti all' amatriciana. We were both satisfied with our selections. Our meals started with bread service, both fresh bread and packaged breadsticks. We didn't receive any olive oil which might be the norm in Italy. For dessert, we opted for a slice of their featured lemon torta. It was enjoyable and we paired it with espresso. Finally, our server offered us a popular digestivi - Amaro. It reminded me of Jägermeister and I wasn't a fan. But I appreciated the hospitality and kindness of his gesture. In summary, we left content and with full bellies. Our server did a great job and the manager or owner acknowledged us and seemed to appreciate our business. All in all, this lunch was a positive experience. read more

Great food great service- super friendly. Our hotel suggested that we try this for place for dinner on our first night in Rome. We were seated upstairs which was very cozy. The food was so good that we intended to come back again but our schedule did not allow us. You must try the dessert. read more

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This is the first restaurant we went to when we arrived in Rome. We got fried baby squid, spaghetti alle vongole paired with a white cutizzi wine. All recommended by our waiter. My family ordered other dishes too and everything was just delicious. The waiter was very nice and friendly and his recommendations were the best. Inside the restaurant was very clean, nice, and old Italian style. I loved everything about this place. Definitely recommend. And will visit again when I'm back! (Totally forgot to take pictures of the food since my family and I inhaled everything!) read more

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The best traditional lasagne in my life in Vatican City. It was compact, yet had 6 layers of pasta that I could cut with a fork. Amazing! Food was amazing, table and chairs were cramped. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Traditional Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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Unfortunately, this was a case of the food looking better than it tasted. The mushroom fettuccine was very plain. The oxtail rigatoni didn't come with much oxtail, and the pasta was slightly undercooked. The best dish was probably the seabass. I don't think I'd come back here again. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Special fettuccine with mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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lamb 5/5 (favorite dish) ravioli 2/5 (too salty) carbonara 3/5 (hard and greasy) seafood appetizer 2/5 (they all taste the same) carciofi alla giudia 1/5 (way under our expectations) read more

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Service was the best. The water gets 5 stars, he was so nice and with great energy. The cacio e Pepe was amazing. The rest of the food we got was good, not amazing, but fine. Bring cash for the tip. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Cacio e Pepe, lamb with potatoes, buffalo mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

The food was inconsistent. My food was terrible, while my husband's food was good. My ravioli had way too much tomato sauce, and was very acidic. The ravioli's themselves didn't have much cheese and spinach filling. The ravioli was 2/10 for me. My husband's carbonara he enjoyed and said it had good flavor. That was 8/10 for him. And the fruit dessert I ordered was lame. It tasted like a dessert for a child. You know those DOLE fruit cups for children that have a syrup in them? That's what it tasted like with some chopped fruit in it. Terrible. That dessert was crap. 1/10 for that. Our experience was split on the food. The service was not good. We were seated and sat there for 10 minutes with no water or anything. Waited and waited then flagged a server down for water. And he said "are you ready to order now?" Ready to order... You haven't even come over to us to say hi or introduce yourself as our waiter. You haven't brought us water or anything to drink.... What the actual eff dude. Terrible service. We watched this guy walk past us multiple times to serve the locals. But he ignored us. I get it, we are tourists, but wow the neglect was real. And the priority was given to locals and Italians. Even once he brought our food, he never came over to check on us. Didn't come by to see if we needed anything. We had to flag him down for the check. Then he took too long to come back to pick up the check, so we walked to the front to pay. Horrible service. Ambiance was pretty loud in the restaurant. We could hear everyone's conversations. read more

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During our stay in Rome, we had dinner here on four of those eight days. Didn't know this place existed until our host recommended it to us. Was apprehensive at first having a business card of a restaurant handed out to you during check-in, but we did ask for a nice authentic Italian bistro. And that's what we got. It is located at a dimly lit corner of Borgo S. Angelo and Vicolo del Campanile, one wouldn't pay attention to this place at all. Our first dinner here was us getting in past 7PM without a reservation. The guy who greeted us first had to ask the servers if there was space for us. One of the waiters came to us and asked us if we'll be done by 9 pm. We affirmed, of course. Now, at this time, there were probably a lot of empty tables and we were wondering what the fuss was with us getting out at 9. We learned later that this place gets packed real fast and that patrons include a lot of locals. Oh, we also understood how Italians eat dinner. Slow, a lot of talking and with multiple courses. Needless to say after getting in without reservations for two more times, we had to do one on our last night, which was a Friday. The food and drinks were consistently perfect from day 1. Hit the spot every time, whether we were in for supper or cocktails. We learned that pizzas don't get sliced in Italy (unless it's takeaway), the Negroni and Americano taste kinda the same and a Limoncello is best served after dinner. read more

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This place was our most favorite place to eat at in Rome. I initially found this during my research, and to my surprise it was actually recommended to us by our Airbnb host as well. We dined here on our first night in Rome. Our Airbnb was only a couple of blocks away which made it very convenient. The spot is in an unassuming part of the area - almost hidden. Everything we got here from pastas to the house wine and even dessert were outstanding. Service was also great - they have English, French and German translations of the menu. My favorites were the Amatriciana, Carbonara, Rigatoni con coda alla vaccinara and the Roman artichoke. Our server was also very nice. Devid was very personable - probably the best server we had during our stay in Rome. This place was also reasonably priced compared to everywhere else we ate, at least one or two Euros cheaper for the food. We liked this place so much we came back on our last meal before flying back home! read more

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This place presents like a high end restaurant, but for half the price. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the service was amazing. Our waiter was very nice, and the food came quickly. We got the risotto, the salmon and potatoes, the broccolini pizza, and the grilled lamb. The risotto and salmon were both impeccable. The lamb was tough, and they hadn't gotten broccoli in for the day so they informed us later that they replaced it with chicory which was just alright. Other than that, I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for good, not too expensive food in Rome read more

For lunch, I enjoyed an excellent steak with green peppercorn sauce and a side of Roman artichoke. The wine was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant, as it was one of my best meals in Rome. The clientele was primarily Italian. Service was good, and I ate outside, so the ambiance was wonderful. read more

When in Rome... do not miss going to this local authentic italian trattoria. Recommended by our hotel receptionist and glad she did. In our 8 days in Roma we had 4 dinners there. Reservation is a must but if you come before 8pm you might get lucky to be seated just like us. The place is always packed with locals and tourists. I love the Risotto scampi. Order anything from their menu and you will not be disappointed. The vibe in the place is a trattoria. Definitely coming back when in Roma again in the future. I highly recommend this resto. read more

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Best experience in Rome. From service to the food quality and presentation, wala! We sat best to the historic wall and it was an experience you don't want to miss. read more

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This was the best meal of our entire trip in Italy. We just happened to get a table. The flavor of the pizza, the gnocchi, the dessert. Every bit amazing. The staff was amazing too felt like you were at a good friends house you hadn't seen in a long time. read more

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Walked here after a Vatican tour. The romolo appetizer, salad and drinks were delicious. Even though they were busy, service was attentive and prompt. I recommend this restaurant and would return if we ever come Back to Rome. read more

Amazing handmade pasta:) delicious. We ordered two pastas and Prosecco :). It was a wonderful recommendation read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Pasta with seafood - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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A very good in classy Italian restaurant. They have very friendly service and a nice menu. (B)

The service, the food, the staff... everything was incredible. Our waitstaff was friendly and engaging and the food was by far the best we'd had in Rome. I will be talking about this restaurant for years to come. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Seafood pasta with clams and shrimp. Delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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Best meal of our entire 10-day trip to Rome and Puglia. Huge menu - more than the typical Roman Italian choices of the classic pastas, and all sorts of entree choices (including grilled chicken, which we saw no place else on our trip). Started with simple apps of grilled vegetables on toasted crusty bread - fabulous. Then a pizza with rocket lettuce (arugula) that was wafer-thin and delicious. For pastas, we went with a rigatoni with a tomato oxtail sauce that I will include in the annals of top-3 pasta dishes ever. The rigatoni was spot-on al-dente and the sauce tasted so rich without making me feel overstuffed. My wife went with spaghetti bolognese, which was perfectly done. One of the challenges when vacationing overseas is finding the restaurants that the locals frequent and enjoy. While TA and Yelp are helpful, they are really focused on other travelers, so it takes some additional effort to find a place that you would go to with your family if you lived in the area. This is that place. Right by the Vatican and easy to walk to if you are staying anywhere west of Piazza Navona. Oh, and the cost - for a half-liter of a very drinkable house white, an Aperol Spritz, the apps, pizza, pastas and two cappuccinos - was under €70 with gratuity. read more

My girlfriend and I got the chance to go to Romolo for dinner and we had a great experience. Our host was spectacular, he was witty, funny, entertaining and more. He set the standard for waiters in Rome. On top of that the food was delicious, all topped off with a bottle of moscato d'ansti. Loved every second. read more

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The food was excellent. The service was great. We will definitely go back!! My wife ordered the oxtails with pasta in a red sauce, she really likes hers too. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Lamb sauce with pasta. Very Very good. - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Extremely enjoyable dinner with delicious pasta, pizza and appetizers. Quiet location near the Vatican. Our waiter Andrew was terrific, top notch service. Easily one of the best meals I had in Rome. read more

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Excellent atmosphere and service. They accommodated us on a busy Saturday night without a reservation. The best restaurant we've eaten at in Rome. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Chocolate and pear pie - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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A warm family ambiance with a beautiful view of the massive stone wall. The staff was most hospitable, friendly, and welcoming. Server/manager sang a cheeky happy birthday song to my fiancé upon serving us a delightful dessert. The food is incredible. Absolutely will revisit this place for another meal next visit. read more

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Very tasteful pasta with seafood. Ravioli very delicious. Tiramisu is so fresh. Not expensive. I recommend to visit.

Fantastic food and service. There was a good mix of locals and visitors at this restaurant. I had really creamy good carbonara and tiramisu. Would definitely go back read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a local chef. He told us this is where he liked to go to eat. So, we figured we should give it a try. We made a reservation thru The Fork. It was easy, and they were ready for us when we arrived. This is a very large restaurant that is a stone's throw from St. Peter's Basilica. We came for lunch after the Sunday noon Papal blessing. We were impressed by all the locals dining here. The restaurant is very modern; but, it embraces the old. In the main dining room, there is a glass wall that looks out onto the Passetto (the escape route for the Pope from the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo). Christian, our server, turned out to be very nice and attentive. We thought we would like to have pizza, but they do not serve pizza for lunch (only in the evening). No problem; my husband decided on the Lasagna (€ 10) and I can never resist a bowl of Rigatoni al Sugo alla Coda Vaccinara (oxtail), also for €10. Don't knock it till you try it, it is beyond delicious. We enjoyed a liter of their house red wine priced at €10. We felt the prices were very reasonable and that our dishes were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed dining in this restaurant. Christian never rushed us. Make a reservation and try this restaurant out, you will not be disappointed! read more

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I give it a 5 out of 10. We had fried mozzarella, fish and arranchi for appetizers. Looked and tasted like bowling alley food. Carbonara and saltimbocca were ok. Someone got the lamb and didn't eat it. read more

Nice ambiance and great service. Fried olives were delicious. Lasagna was so light and wonderful. My aunt loved her steak.

Awesome food and service. Ate there a number of times while in Roma. Had one of the best tasting pizzas ever! I will go back every time I'm in Roma. read more

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A good choice We stopped in for dinner, tired, after a long day of playing tourist. The place looked inviting, white tablecloths and all. We did not have a reservation but were able to score a table. It was not crowded but apparently much of the room was reserved for later. Surprisingly, my wife ordered a pizza, her first in Rome, and I didn't. Instead, I went with one of their several specials, Lasagna. Our server was engaging and helpful, and that was appreciated. It wasn't long before the food arrived, first a salad, followed by our entrees. My lasagna was a pretty dense stack of noodles with a good oily meat sauce. I could feel my fork cut through so many layers of the firm but still well cooked noodles. I knew going in this would be a substantial amount of food. I liked it, very tasty. Getting the bill and settling up went well and reasonably quick. That too was appreciated, it was late and we had a long hike back to our hotel. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing, authentic Roman food!! Not a tourist trap. We loved the Tripe, fried Anchovies, Lamb shoulder, Cascio a Pepe, carbonara!!

A fantastic restaurant up a quiet street just a few blocks away from St Peters. This one is worth the walk for good food, fair prices and excellent service. You should try to make reservations or be there when it opens in the evening. When we left there was a line down the street. Many locals were here -- always a good sign. read more

The spaghetti alla carbonara was amazing. Service was quick. The gentleman handling the outside tables was very entertaining and nice, which is always appreciated as a solo traveler. read more

Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Our favorite restaurant in Rome. Everything is fresh and delicious . I can taste the tomatoes being so fresh. Wonderful service feels like having friendly neighbors. We ate here 2 out of 3 nights. Food is so amazing. read more

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Nice location under the Pope's Scurry-way. The staff was friendly and the food great! I had Bruschetta with eggplant, fried octopus and a mushroom lasagna. All were well prepared and delicious. Lemon cello for an after dinner spirit was gratis as is the custom. Thanks! read more

We loved this restaurant and the homemade pasta. Waitstaff is also very friendly. We stayed close by and we're happy to stumble upon this restaurant. The inside is very cool too. read more

Recommended here by our hotel and it was great! My mom said her carbonara was one of the best she had had in Italy and my steak was great. The tiramisu and chocolate soufflé were super good (not a traditional soufflé but closer to a molten lava cake). Friendliest staff we had in Italy BY FAR. Definitely recommend to anyone staying in the Vatican area! read more