Fraschetteria

Great staff and food! Small plates with very interesting and fresh flavors. Combination of unique…read moreand creative dishes alongside classics. Would definitely recommend ordering lots of options and sharing! Restaurant is also gluten free friendly, offering both pasta and bread options.

Today was a long and grueling day of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and whatever else the…read moreRomans used 2,000 years ago. As a Southern American trying to navigate Rome, I'm still completely confused. I cannot for the life of me figure out north vs. south or east vs. west in this city. Every street somehow looks historic, beautiful, and exactly the same. By 9 PM, after walking more than 10 miles today and standing in countless lines -- one for over an hour -- I was exhausted. I was close to my hotel and started looking for somewhere to eat. I had already passed Sofia earlier and really didn't want to backtrack even a few blocks. But after going the wrong direction again and somehow ending up right back near it, I figured that was a sign. So, Sofia it was. My ordering skills in Italy are still not exactly professional level. I really need a local Italian to help me. Yeah, I'm slow... remember, I'm from the South. I ordered the Mezza Maniche Carbonara. I mean, you can't really go wrong with noodles, cheese, and pork, right? A few minutes after ordering, they brought out this little appetizer-looking thing that I'm still confused about. It was this tiny little ball about the size of my thumb. I took one bite and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I'm not even sure I want to know what was in it, but at that point I was hungry enough not to ask questions. Then the pasta arrived. Drumroll... First bite? Absolutely divine. Rich, creamy, cheesy pasta with perfectly cooked pork mixed throughout. Fantastic. I devoured the entire plate, chased it down with a Coke, grabbed my glass bottle of water, and walked down the street carrying it like a Roman wino. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect little outdoor dining setup on one of Rome's tiny city streets

Seating inside

Umami Broth with Raw Seafood, samphire and Aromatic Shiso Notes

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Braised Beef Tortello, Buffalo Infusion and Tomato Cream

Buddy

4.1(82 reviews)

1.4 km•Centro Storico

I came here twice when I was in Rome in 2024 and I liked the mushroom sausage pasta but not the…read morecarbonara or bacon ("speck") pizza. I came back again and got the mushroom sausage pasta again. There was a hair in the bottom of the pan, though!

We came to Buddy's for our first dinner in Roma. My partner is vegan so we were happy to come find…read morethis restaurant. We had made reservations earlier in the day for the same night, but it didn't seem too busy either way. We looked at the menu via QR code scanning before the waiter came to take our orders. We ordered a focaccia to share. I got the carbonara and my partner got a truffle cream based pasta that I can't remember the name of. All items were vegan. As a non-vegan, I was very impressed by all the dishes! The sauce for the carbonara mimicked the creaminess and cheesiness. I wasn't the biggest fan of the "bacon" / "guanciale" - it was a bit too squishy and needed to be crisped up a bit more but that's a personal preference. Pay inside when you are done by informing the staff of your table number. This was one of our top 5 favorite places on a two week trip in Italy.

Restaurant (inside)

Lasagna

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Etablì

4.6(108 reviews)

1.5 km•Centro Storico

This was a beautiful restaurant! We came at around 6pm and were seated at a table for drinks before…read morewe could order dinner, which was only available after 7/7:30. The cocktails were very meticulously prepared and very good. Once we ordered food, we transitioned to wine. We split the meat and cheese plate, which was one of the best plates I've had for the quality and quantity. My friend got the gnocchi, which she said was one of the best pasta dishes she's had in her life. I had the cacio e pepe, which was very simple and delicious. The place was rather slow from the service standpoint, but other than that, we can see ourselves coming back again or recommending it to our friends!

Was on the hunt for our first breakfast in Rome, and Yelp led us here. It was tucked away in a…read moreneighborhood, and all the tables were in use so we had to sit in comfy leather chairs, but we later asked to switch to a table to make it easier to eat. Service is slow here, but I figure that's the European style. I had the egg casserole which was a piece of bread, not fully cooked egg, ham, cheese, and zucchini. It was unique and delicious! Their portions are quite small, but again, understandable for Italian breakfasts! Really cute environment and friendly staff.

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Wonderful atmosphere here!

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Pasqualino al Colosseo

4.0(101 reviews)

This a great nice restaurant to enjoy with friends and family also they have different type of foodread more

KATE!! She was friendly and attentive. Smiled the entire time. Made us feel welcome. We could tell…read moreshe worked hard and enjoyed her job. Food was also outstanding. Mussels were the family favorite. The sauce was delicious, with bread yum! Everyone loved their individual dishes, cannelloni, carbonara, Ragu, Alfredo and Vongole!! Limoncello was a nice touch at the end. Glad we found this off the main street!

3.8 km•Appio San Giovanni, San Giovanni

Deserts

Pistachio cheesecake is amazing

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Osteria del Cavaliere

4.8(111 reviews)

A lovely neighborhood restaurant serving traditional Italian food, we absolutely loved the dishes…read morewe tried. The servers were charming, helpful and obviously loved their work. Ambiance was cozy, historic, lovely.

Everything we ordered was delicious! Our server was so friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu…read moreit made deciding items very easy. It was our last night in Rome and we were very satisfied with our meal. *I would like to point out some menu items shown on yelp are seasonal, like the steaks, so keep that in mind if that's something you wanted to try there.

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Porto

4.3(46 reviews)

2.0 km•Prati

Amazing seafood. Do not go in with a preformed idea of what you want. Instead choose something…read moreappetizing and be prepared for fantastic creativity and flavor. Go in with zero expectations. Friendly staff, excellent menu.

It has very nice decorations inside the restaurant. The food presentation looks great and the food…read morewas flavorful. But the customer service really needs to be improved. We have to go up to the front three times to call the waiter for the English menu, place orders and water. :)

3.5 km•Testaccio, Ostiense

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Trattoria Pennestri

4.8(16 reviews)

Best Amatriciana I've had in a while! The guanciale was perfection: super crispy on the outside and…read moremelt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu and enjoyed it, but I heard the chocolate mousse is a must-try.

Perfect gem for a local, authentic Roman experience. Used the English menu to order cacio y pepe,…read morepan roasted lamb, gnocchi, salad, and tiramisu. We want to go back to try the crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Wine recs were spot on. We showed up without reservations an hour before closing and didn't leave until an hour after closing because we were having such a wonderful time chatting with the staff and other customers. Reservations are highly recommended especially on weekends and holidays. You can only make reservations by phone. It's a short walk from Ostiense Station and has both indoor and outdoor seating. We really wanted to leave a tip and there's a lowkey tip jar that is a chicken piggy bank by the cash register. Enjoy!

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Pesci Fritti

4.5(26 reviews)

1.6 km•Centro Storico

So delicious! We wanted some last minute seafood for dinner and found this place on Yelp. As you…read moreknow here in Rome if a place has good yelp reviews you may end up finding a huge line. Thankfully we got super lucky and they had a table available and no wait. The menu is in Italian but they are more than willing to interpret and even have off the menu item. The servers are extremely friendly and helpful. My friend had the spaghetti with clams and I had an off the menu linguini with mixed seafood. It was sooo good. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

This is The best seafood restaurant in Rome is renowned for its exceptional seafood, particularly…read morethe creamy octopus with figs and calamari. The tender octopus and calamari are perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy sauce and the subtle sweetness of figs. The restaurant offers a cozy, cozy atmosphere. For an unforgettable seafood dining experience, Pesci Fritti is the best choice in Rome.

Calamari

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Origano Trevi

3.9(91 reviews)

0.4 km•Centro Storico

Got hungry after visiting the Trevi Fountain? This place is just a stone throw away from the hustle…read moreand bustle. It's a small entrance down a cobblestone street but the outside is deceiving. Inside there's a bakery with all sorts of treats, and behind that, the restaurant opens up into a large dining area with big brick arches. It looks grand but is very casual. All the staff are super friendly and speak English. We tried a margherita pizza with mushrooms and prosciutto, tonnarlli cacio e Pepe with artichokes, and carbonara. Both pastas were fantastic with cheesy and creamy with a hint of spice from pepper. The pizza was awesome. If you enjoy thin crust or are carb sensitive this is for you. For dessert we tried maritozzo, basically a cream filled baguette which wasn't my favorite.

A cute little restaurant close to several tourist attractions with lots of vegetarian and vegan…read moreoptions! Service is friendly and quick here; our server spoke English, which was helpful. Overall, the food was quite good here and they had decent sized portions. Our favorite dish there was an artichoke carpaccio which came with shavings of pecorino, olive oil, arugula, and lemon juice -- surprisingly good! Pasta was thick and chewy, so it was quite filling, and it came with plenty of sauce. They have a decent selection of coffee, beer, and wine as well. The space is nicely decorated so it's fine if you're looking for something casual or for something a little nicer as well.

Inside the restaurant

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Inside the restaurant, was nice and cool!

La Boccaccia

4.6(89 reviews)

1.1 km•Monti

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Really good pizza al taglio in the monti neighborhood near the colosseum. Prices are a bit high but…read morethe pizza is excellent

Saw this spot on one of the Food shows and it turned out it was just steps from our hotel in Monti…read more Stand-up, no frills and mostly pizza. Not busy but steady traffic around 9:45 on a Tuesday evening. A good amount of Roman square pizza options. We got a slice of just about everything that was available. Potato/sausage (stood out as we hadn't had this before), Zucchini Pesto was delicious, Ham and classic Margherita also didn't disappoint. Crust was light/airy and made for the perfect balance between crust and toppings. Beer and soft drinks were also available. Service was quick and friendly. If in the Monti district, make this stop for reasonably priced traditional pizza al trancio.

Pizza slices

8/30/2024: Each slice is 3.50 Euro (This was two slices cut in half)

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Zucchini Pesto, potato/Sausage, Ham

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Leo B.

3 years ago

Fraschetteria is an exceptional restaurant with delicious food, excellent service, and a cozy and friendly atmosphere. The authentic Italian menu offers a variety of dishes, including must-try specialties like the creamy Cacio e Pepe and mouthwatering porchetta Arrosto. Each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail, and the staff, including the warm and personable chef, are knowledgeable and attentive, making guests feel valued and welcome. Overall, Fraschetteria is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience in Rome. read more

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