Within its category of homestyle cooking in simple surroundings with local clientele Il Ristoranto…read moreSardo excels. An old Roman Hosteria, Sardo as the name suggests is owned and run by a lady from Sardinia and the menu reflects this with lots of excellent fish dishes, cooked to perfection and Roman staples such as tripe, carbonara etc. What I especially liked was the staffs no nonsense honest approach to food; the Dorado some of the best prepared grilled fish I have ever tasted was not local - they were not 100% sure of the actual source but trusted their supplier. The kitchen team were two extremely skilled Romanian women. Anyone who knows their culinary history will look no further than Genoa and Venice's trading routes and the Italian population in Romania dispersed throughout that has influenced the culture there, including food. Despite its location on the outskirts of Rome, Il Ristoranto Sardo is well worth a visit.

A beautiful place with a family atmosphere- delicious food. Would come back again and againread more

My husband and I had a memorable lunch at this welcoming and superb restaurant. It was our last…read moreday in Rome and since we wanted seafood, we thought that a Sardinian restaurant would be a good choice. Lucky us to have chosen Eleonora d'Arborea. Located in an outer neighborhood (you can take a bus from Pizazza Venezia to within a couple of blocks of the restaurant), we had a late reservation but entered to find the comfortable main rooms still active and lively. When our waiter realized we spoke English, he sought out the owner who helped us navigate the large menu of choices and with his encouragement, we made a meal of primarily the restaurant's starters. We had crudos and tartares, raw clams, and plates of fish and vegetables. The food was extraordinary. Probably the best seafood I've ever had, and I grew up on the New England coast and now live in NYC -- I think I know fish. We also enjoyed a delicious Sardinian wine and ended the meal with the owner's treat of two small glasses of a strawberry liqueur, house-made. Our only regret was that it was our last day in Rome and couldn't return to try more things on the menu. We appreciated the restaurant's friendliness, helpful service, and most of all, the superb fish and shellfish. If I can't travel to Sardinia, I can only hope to return soon to Rome so we can eat at Eleonara d'Arborea again.

The service was AMAZING! Very kind even though they were super busy! The fried pecorino cheese was…read moreSO good!!!! The mixed seafood was not very fresh, I could only eat the octopus. The oysters were ok... one of them I couldn't eat.

Arrived with great anticipation for dinner at this restaurant we love and have enjoyed three years…read morerunning. It was clear from the moment that we arrived that just about everything had changed; the staff, the management, the ambiance, and most of all the menu. Gone was the Sardinian family, the raffish atmoshere, and the extensive and superb seafood menu. Through the gracious staff tried to accommodate us, and assure us that the now weighty menu would satisfy, and indeed some dishes were quite delicious, especially the Insalata di Mare and the Spaghetti alla Vernaccia. The Rombo con Patate of last year (see photo) was nothing short of a disaster. I will not describe it further. We left the plate, got our bill and took our car back to our hotel. The one constant in life is that everything changes, and I guess that's true here too. Peccato...

My godchild recommended Osteria Barberini. Apparently a very trendy and very hard resturant to get…read moreinto so we made reservations about 2 months in advance. They are known for the best Truffle anything anywhere. lol. A little tricky to find and very small. Maybe 6 or 7 tables at most. I was surprised when I read the Yelp reviews that a few of my awesome Yelpers also dined here too and gave high marks so I was very excited to give them a try. After ordering some tasty vino we went the Focaccia with mozzarella, black truffle with a truffle cream sauce. The Focaccia was lite and a thin crust. Topped with some delicious mozzarella and black truffle made this appetizer and home run choice. After the Focaccia I decided to stay on theme and went with the Fettuccine al tartufo nero e porcini (fettuccine black truffle & porcini mushrooms). Holy cow, a delicious culinary delight. Some other hits of the table included the beef fillet with green pepper sauce & Digione mustard. Astice grigliato, verdure al vapore e maionese alla curcuma (Grilled lobster with steamed veggies in a mayonnaise turmeric sauce and a Lasagna, tartufo nero, funghi, mozzarella e grana (lasagna with blach truffle, mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese) All were just amazing. Impeccable service and an old world Italian charm decor made this a delightful experience.

Known for their truffle dishes, we decided to try the focaccia with truffles and it was a great…read morestart to the meal. It was a busy restaurant but we were also there right around the big holiday of Ferragosto but I would wager it was mostly tourists in the restaurant. Our pastas were great; we wanted to stick with the Roman pastas for our dinner. This was also a very convenient location.

Loved the food and service here. Very comfortable and great recommendations from the waiters…read more I only managed to snap this picture of the craw fish because the rest was devoured fast! Lobster linguine delicious ! The turbo fish was excellent. Can't wait to go again!! Waiting for the bill however was way to long .

Good food! The thin bread crackers they served complimentary were so yummy. I got the grilled…read morecrawfish with a side of spinach, crawfish were good and spinach amazing! The people I was with got lobster linguini (which was pretty good!) and the trout with potatoes which was yummy. They definitely have some heavy dishes but it's very easy to eat lighter here and still feel satisfied which is always good! I also got some fruit for dessert which was so fresh and sweet! I've heard great things about letting the owner chose your meal for you, so I hope to come back and do that one day. Went again tonight and had some incredible raw fish!!

Concierge made a reservation for us, claiming this is a great seafood place. Horrible food and bad…read moreservice. Waiters barely speak English, more desirable items on the menu aren't available. Almost everything we ordered, and we ordered the most expensive items, was bad. This is very surprising, considering food is generally good in Italy. For 130 euros for two it was horrible, just horrible. Do not eat here

Sardinian cuisine learning experience - perfectly ended with seadas (sweet honey fritter) and mirto…read more(berry liquor) mm mm

From the owner: Dove i sapori della Tuscia e della Sardegna si incontrano.read more

My aunt and uncle took us to this hidden gem located miles away from Rome. They were good friends…read morewith the owner and plus they wanted my wife and I to try "authentic Italian food" and boy did it not disappoint. From the carbonara to the raw oysters, to the fried calamari and myriad of other authentic dishes it was definitely a place to try. I would say it was my favorite restaurant while in Rome and would I go back? Absolutely!

From the owner: Cucina prevalentemente marinara, con attenzione alla qualità delle pietanze e dei condimenti.read more