We ducked in here during a brutal rainstorm and after our sunny visit to Ostia Antica in November…read more2023. The staff welcomed us in and we had a great table to take in the beautiful atmosphere here. Lots and lots of vines give this place "that" look. We had the fried appetizer sampler and also a seafood sampler. Both dishes were perfect for sharing and offered a good slice of local cuisine. Our very friendly waitress kept the wine coming. It was a great spot for losing track of time and waiting out a healthy Mediterranean storm.

This was a really cool find on the coast of Ostia. We decided to visit for lunch after our morning…read morewalk through the ruins of the ancient port. It was a great decision. If anything, for the atmosphere. I really love the interior dining area with all the hanging plants. It was quite lovely. We were greeted as we walked through the terrace to the entryway. I think it had just opened for lunch because there were only a few people seated. We had our pick of tables. The seating arrangement was comfortable. The service was good. It was a little detached, and that's okay. I like to have some interaction with the server, but that's not always possible when you're a tourist in a new place. We chose this restaurant more for the varied menu. Ostia is full of seafood, and my husband is more of a land lover. He ordered the Diavola from the Pinse & Roman Pizza side of the menu. I selected the Paccheri from the Pasta first course side. We shared an appetizer of Fritto Misto while waiting for the meal. We especially loved the fried ascolane olives & supplì (filled with rice, tomato sauce, and mozzarella). These were very tasty. The Paccheri sauce (carbonara) and seafood (mussels, clams, & octopus) was absolutely delicious. The pasta was a little too al dente for me. I think it's preferred that way in some regions. I forgot to ask them to cook it longer. It's a thicker pasta, so I didn't really know. My husband's pizza looked wonderful. He appeared to enjoy it. I'll let him write his own review. I would definitely revisit if ever in Lido di Ostia again. There were so many great options on the menu with affordable prices. It appears to be a popular restaurant. There weren't many seats left indoor or outdoor as we were leaving. The cooler weather in the month of May was perfect. It was a beautiful day!

This restaurant is ok. Unfortunately they were out of quite a few menu items which was…read moredisappointing. The mushroom pasta is fantastic but the rest of the food is just OK. The service is fine; nothing special. The outdoor area is nice and covered.

Absolutely outrageously delicious! The service was extremely friendly and the atmosphere very…read morevibrant. I suggest a reservation because it's 7 PM & there are about 50 to 75 people waiting in line to get in. Their specialty the Amatriciana Flambé is not to be missed. They have an excellent price fixed menu for €35: Menu Vecchia Roma...Outstanding!

Ok this review must be taken in context. We are in Italy, near Rome. The standard expectation for…read moreboth food and service is high, and there are a lot of good restaurants in the vicinity. The rating for this trattoria on Yelp was 5, which is too high, and I am hoping to help adjust. We saw online they supposedly open at 7 for dinner, but when we arrived at 7, we were firmly corrected and told it is 7:30. When we returned several minuted before 7:30, we were told we were early but could seat ourselves and wait. Not what I consider a 5 star greeting. After waiting at least 10 minutes, we got water and silverware. The ambience is sparse, appropriate for a trattoria. Finally were able to order, after several other tables were seated and had their orders taken. I got spaghettolini for my first course and shrimp risotto for my wife. This did not arrive until 8:15. Then grilled shrimp for my main, while my wife had barbecued fish. All the food was very good-- somewhere around 4 to 4.5 overall. Definite emphasis on seafood. We finally got our main dishes at about 8:45 and finished at 9:30. Two hours was far too long. The entire production was so slow we were laughing by the end. So overall this place is probably about a 4, and I would be willing to go back, but not in a rush to do that.

I had one night in Rome yet somehow I ended up in this little sea side town of Ostia. I wandered…read morearound trying what the town had to offer and looking for the 'right' place to eat. I sure found it, and totally by accident! As I wandered the streets I ended up walking down the edge of the sea and noticed a little glow up an otherwise dark side street. A clean but sparse front area of the building and a clear sign that read: "Officina Culinaria" and under that "Ristorante & Street Food". Street food? What is this place? A culinary office? Responsible for the Quality of the Restaurants and Street food vendors in this town? But wait - Why is "street food" in English? And the cute hat logo... it must be a place for me to eat! Let's see what's in here! I entered and was promptly greeted by the waitresses cheerful smile and a clean and non-pretentious but elegantly designed restaurant with well spaced tables and a comfortable but sophisticated vibe. This place was great, but what is it? I ask. It's a restaurant. I'm hungry. What a great combination! Feed me please! I sit down to a glass of prosecco and wait patiently for my food. I don't wait long before it begins; this culinary parade of perfect little dishes. I photographed all but one dish (A tempura baccala fish that was so yummy looking I forgot to take a picture!) so I'm not going to go through my sensations for each course but everything was prepared artfully and tasted superb. In total I'm served 8 dishes plus home made bread, a couple glasses of wine, a prosecco and an espresso. This place didn't mess around. I was fed. Everything tasted fantastic and the service was top notch! I can't say enough good about this place. I eat out constantly, often at very nice places, and this place is right up in the top tier of my global dining experiences. It's certainly the best I've had in Italy, and by accident no less! If you find yourself in Ostia (or anywhere near Rome) you are really missing something if you don't dine here. The only flaw with the evening was that I was dining alone but the staff checked in with me enough that I felt like I was not just part of the furniture. This is a perfect place for a date. Maybe next time I'll be lucky and have one!

Our last meal from our 11 day sojourn thru Italy was going to be spent at the Airport Hilton Garden…read moreInn until the concierge mentioned this place. I cannot rave enough about the staff and food. The pizza was some of the best we have ever had. We arrived a bit before they opened (7 pm) and they were extremely gracious and courteous to their visitors from out of the country. This was the perfect ending to an outstanding vacation! I will add that the Yelp directions did NOT get us to where the Resturant was and had to use Google maps to find the proper location.

They accompanied our party of five and were very accommodating. The negatives are the food and they…read moredon't accept cards--cash only.

The food preparation was great! Not crazy about peeling the shrimp and I asked for no octopus and…read morethey gave me a plate full of octopus. The ambiance was great. Be aware...They will charge you for the placemats and napkins. WTH It may be because we are Americans.

Really good service! House wine was good and the food was tasty! I ordered the Cacio da Pepe and…read morethe zucchini flowers. My husband asked for fettuccine with ragu. Both were good.

We walked here following a stay at a nearby hotel. It was wonderful. I had the Carbonara and my…read morehusband had the Rigatoni. Option for homemade pasta is a small up charge which we did not mind. Place was small quaint and clean.

Everything, from the waitress to the last bite, was amazing. The food was fresh and tasty. The…read moredinner, the squid, was delicious; unspoiled by excessive seasoning. Food as it should be. I just wish I didn't live 1/2 a world away!

Our hotel was near this fishing town, and this restaurant caught our eye through Yelp and…read moreTripAdvisor. Called to make reservations and even though they open for dinner at 7, I was told to come at 7:30. We arrived a little earlier and they let us sit and we got to enjoy the nice view, though the tables closest to the windows were reserved (which the folks didn't show up til past 9 PM!). Our waiter was so friendly and nice, and we got to order a variety of food. Had the oysters, grilled veggie platter, green salad, and octopus salad (did not see it on the menu but waiter brought this out for us). Even the bread basket was tasty, best we had on the whole week long trip! Kind of funny as we saw lots of their staff smoking in the kitchen.... Knowing it was a seafood known restaurant, I decided to order the shrimp scampi though my heart really wanted the bucatini with tomato sauce and pancetta. When it came out, I was really skeptical. First off, way too much ginger and took that all off. The shrimp were nicely cut, easy to take out. The pasta was in this weird ginger, lemon and butter sauce....and the noodles were perfectly al dente....and I didn't realize...in my 8 days, it was the first time I killed the entire pasta. Going to have to try this weird concoction at home sometime. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes, but I would say their dessert you can pass...I love panna cotta and though it wasn't on the menu...we ordered one. It had a chocolate licorice topping.......and I did not care for it at all! When we got our bill, it was all wrong. They added another table's tab to ours! Had to get that fixed and the waiter was super apologetic. Always check your bill!

We recently stayed at the Court Yard Marriott near the airport. While checking in, we asked for a…read morelocal restaurant and this was it. They spoke little English but I was able to order water and red wine. When it came to asking about the menu she went and grabbed the chef. He asked do you like seafood? Yes, "I will handle it". And man did he ever. We had the freshest seafood we had the whole trip. Lots of small plates one better than the next. The pasta was to die for. To get them to stop sending plates I asked for the check. The owner asked grappa., desert?. Please no more. When the check came we were in shock.....the bill was so small. Please do yourself a favor and try this place, you won't be sorry.

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