Go searching for pasta in Rome and you will find. You will also be pleasantly surprised when you…read morefind your favorite (and I meant FAVORITE) Italian dessert drink that you haven't been able to find in 6 years! Sgroppino- I love you so. Started with octopus salad- delish and bruschetta- delish Moved onto carbonara (was told this is what Rome is known for) and it was exactly what I was looking for- salty and thick with bacon perfectly distributed throughout. We also tried the lobster pasta which was good but not what we were looking for. Dessert ran strawberries and whipped cream (my favorite childhood dessert) and lemon ice. So far my fave spot in Rome! In a sweet little neighborhood not far from our accommodations made a nice evening walk. Service was friendly and attentive as we were nearly the last ones of our the restaurant around 10pm. Only recommendation is to make sure you do a double check of your bill before you pay- they do charge for water still or sparkling.

Service was great. It was a place full of Italian locals, so that says alot. Portions weee a good…read moresize. Calamari was so good. We ordered a tiramisu and got limoncello and cherry liqueur on the house. Place had AC, so with the heat from the outside it felt so lovely.

Fair place for an inexpensive meal…read more The house wine was actually not bad at all. The pasta al funghi were not great, no taste. I added parmigiano cheese and it was a little better. Luca our waitress was nice. Not a must but ok.

I came here years ago and absolutely loved the food! I visited on many evenings while studying…read moreabroad in Rome and the food and service was always great! The ambiance felt like I was right in the real blue Grotta. I loved the seafood pasta.

I absolutely loved this place. I had the Filetto al pepe verde and the cacio e pepe, and it was…read moreeasily one of the best meals I've had. I can't wait to go back. What really made it special, though, was the staff. They treat you like family and make you feel like you truly belong there. The atmosphere was tremendous and brought the whole experience together perfectly.

Excellent food. Great atmosphere. Reasonable prices. I'm in love with their mussels, homemade…read morepasta, and pizza! The street twinkles and has a great vibe. Plus the owners son looks like George Clooney! What more could you want?

Amazing dinner! I had the sea bass with crispy skin and endive. My husband had the lobster…read morelinguine. We both enjoyed our food. I believe mine was the epitome of Italian cuisine, simple ingredients singing harmoniously. We absolutely loved the panna cotta as well, a must order. The chef is brilliant. Service was attentive but not overly. We sat outside on a rainy day and it was still comfortable.

The service and attention to detail was top notch! Dinner was amazing and dessert was artistic and…read morestill amazing flavor! We had the carrot hummus as an appetizer and it was very good! Pasta was great and the Cardamom cream dessert was wonderful!

So here's the deal: the Romans conquered half the known world but somehow forgot to conquer…read moredessert. Pizza? Bellissima. Pasta? Divine. But pastry? Ehh. Enter the maritozzi, Rome's answer to we had cream and bread and did our best. Checco, bless their eternal-city soul, serves up this ancient donut-meets-carb-cloud situation stuffed with what can only be described as barely-sweet whipped cream. I loved it, mostly because my sweet tooth is more of a salt craving. My tour group? They looked at it like it had just insulted their grandmother. Still, when in Rome, try the maritozzi. If not for the taste, then for the story. It's weird. It's charming. It's Roman. Now, Checco has a large array of sweet goodness so after your maritozzi experience, sink your sweet tooth into other goodies.

Classic Roman comfort food done right. The pastas are richly satisfying, the portions generous, and…read morethe atmosphere lively & traditional. A dependable spot for authentic Roman dishes that feels both welcoming and timeless.

We came for dinner as a group of 5 based on a recommendation from the Hilton Garden. The owner met…read moreus at the door to assist with our mobility scooter and to welcome us! When we arrived the place was empty but we realized we eat dinner earlier than most locals and later more people came in. Our table ordered a variety of meals and everyone enjoyed how fresh the meal was. The restaurant bread was delicious and I normally do not care for bread. My friend ordered a pork dish and she said it was the best pork she had. My sister and another friend ordered the mussels and again the best! She also had pawns on some type of alcohol (spacing on type) and phenomenal. I had calamari and shrimp and a seafood pasta and enjoyed both. Honestly I dream about their calamari and shrimp dish. Everything about this restaurant was nice. The service, the food, everything. Honestly one of the best meals we had while traveling in Italy.

An excellent meal. The food was fresh very appetizing. A very quick walk from the Hilton Garden…read moreInn Colosseum!

This was our first meal after reaching Rome, Italy. After settling into our nearby hotel, we…read morewandered around and chose this restaurant located behind the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. It was after 9pm when we arrived, and the place was bustling. They offer sidewalk seating, but no tables were available. We sat inside, which was fine, because I could see all the entrees coming out of the kitchen. The Calamari Fritti was so good. Fresh calamari, lightly breaded and cooked to perfection. We also tried the Fettuccine Bolognese and a Funghi E Salsiccia(Mushroom and Italian Sausage) pizza. Everything tasted so fresh and savory. You can tell this place takes pride in what they serve.

Seated easily for an early dinner with a window to watch the activity but inside to get the ac and…read moreless street noise. Good beer on tap (Moretti) and beautiful made caprese salad starter. So much good bread and oil I wasn't able to finish my perfectly made roman pasta speciality spaghetti carbonara. Go here when you're in Rome - close to the train station but not too close. Church is picturesque also.

Everything here is delicious and the waiters and waitresses are lovely!!…read more The ambiance is warm and notable! We've come back to Italy twice and always make sure we go here at least one time if not more!

We had finished our tour at the Vatican, and we were just walking along when we stopped by Mamà…read moreRistobistrot for lunch. The restaurant is cozy and refreshing with lot of white marble and light colored decor. Mamà Ristobistrot is a great place for tourists and locals alike, but it's not overflowing with tourists which is nice. The food was absolutely excellent! We started with apps: warm focaccia and olive oil, eggplant and zucchini patties with tomatoes, and prawns and mint. All the starters were super flavorful. The prawns were some of the best we've ever had! For our main meal, we had the paccheri pasta with chunks of sea bass, tomatoes, and capers as well as the prawns entrée. I highly recommend Mamà Ristobistrot for anyone wanting lunch after visiting Vatican City!