Cuscinetto all's Gioia Mia Ham inside is covered with peas & mushrooms. Just shut up & order this dish. My favorite ristorante in Rome. Great owners , service & food. read more

Gioia Mia Pisciapiano - Cuscinetto all's Gioia Mia Ham inside is covered with peas & mushrooms. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This was by far the best meal we ate in Rome during our Xmas 2023 visit. A great balance of food quality, homey service, and price!

Was really craving tripe and luckily this little restaurant was right next to my hotel! Had no complaints with the food and the older gentleman that served us was super sweet. read more

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For our first dinner in Rome, we still haven't discovered the trick to snagging dinner reservations. You don't wanna book them too far in advance, but you also can't just expect to walk in anywhere on a Friday night and get a table. After unsuccessfully getting a table at Colline Emiliane, we walked down the street and just settled for this generic looking Trattoria called Trattoria Gioia Mia. I was a bit skeptical because it was kinda empty and only got a 3.5/5 on Yelp. We walked in and was seated immediately near the front door. It was a cute little spot that reminded me of a small family owned Italian place. The crowd seemed to be a mix of locals and tourists. I thought we'd break the bank on food in Italy but it turns out it's pretty damn cheap. That's crazy considering the fact that you know every place has pasta made by hand and use fresh ingredients, yet their prices are cheaper than Olive Garden. Every place we went to (that wasn't a tourist trap) typically had pizza and pastas for under $10. The only shitty part was this bullshit mandatory "pan e coperto" charge for bread. It's sort of like a cover charge to dine at the restaurant, but they spin it as charge for the bread. They'll automatically bring out this stale ass bread to the table, and at first you think it's free but you actually get charged for it even if you don't touch it. Food: I was excited to try all the Roman classics like amatriciana, cacio e pepe, and carbonara. We regained a little self control though and just ordered 3 entrees for the two of us haha. Spaghetti alla carbonara - This pasta sounded fantastic. It was basically just pasta, egg yolks, pancetta, parmesan cheese, and pepper. No veggies! It was pretty damn good. The noodles were very firm and al dente, the sauce was insanely rich because it's basically made of pure egg yolks, and then every bite was just the strongest bacon flavor. It's like my perfect pasta haha. The only knock on it was that some of the eggs solidified into bits of scrambled egg, so the texture wasn't as smooth as other carbonaras. Taste-wise though, it was on point. It had one of the most generous portions of bacon/pancetta that we got in Rome. Ravioli alla vodka - The vodka ravioli was also awesome, and the amount of parmesan cheese and sauce dumped on got our approval. Super rich and creamy...just delicious Cuscinetto gioia mia - This was basically veal, mozzarella cheese, and ham with a mushroom sauce. This was also a very generous portion. The taste reminded me of a cordon bleu. It was a pan fried breaded veal cutlet rolled with ham and cheese. But then the sauce poured on top had peas and a shit ton of mushrooms. Like literally I couldn't even see the veal at first, just a pile of mushrooms haha. Like I said, prices were surprisingly cheap. The bill ended up being about $25 for 3 entrees. Overall, Gioia Mia was a pretty solid back-up plan. It was more on the average side by Rome standards, but still better than a lot of the Italian food you can get back in the US. I'd agree with everyone else and rate it a solid 3.5/5 read more

This is the only legit restaurant we ate at it in Rome. Clientele was 80% Italians and 20% lost tourists. Old school Italian interior, and the staff barely spoke English. 5 euro salad...simple, enough for two to share. 8.50 euro Salmon Pasta...not much salmon, but the sauce is incredible! 8.50 euro Gran Duca Pasta...FUCING AMAZING! ATE THIS TWICE! 7.50 euro Putanesca Pasta...good, but you're better off ordering the above. 13 euro Bistecca...a thin steak with lemon wedges. Simple but satisfying as a shared secondi. 10 Eggplant...best on Planet Earth(overhyping?) 6-7 euro 1/2 Litre house wine...good enough! We ate here 3 times, and I would eat here again and again! Gioia Mia only restaurant I would return to in Rome. read more

We came to this area based on some other Yelp reviews and the other place was closed even though yelp said it was open. So sad. This place was 2 of 4 nearby and it called to me. Was craving red sauced pasta but also wanted to try carbonara...so we each tried one. I got the carbonara and it was delicious! ! Soup: egg and parmesean soup.,was delicious. Spinach and broccoli. Mmm to die. Was so full from the apps i couldnt drink my wine or finish my entree. The waiter was very nice, next time I would love to try a pizza here. read more

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My hubby and I were headed up the street from Gioia Mia Pisciapiano and the restaurant was closed. So, we turned around and saw a small line waiting outside Gioia and said let's try it. I'm so glad we did. I tried a fat noodle pasta with duck sauce. It was really good and super filling. It was a tight squeeze for guests but they made room were they could and just kept packing people in. I liked the lively atmosphere and the service was good considering how many people were there. The location is great and it's just fun to walk around Rome and find wonderful places to eat like this. It would have been nice to have had a reservation, but I'm glad we waited and enjoyed our time there. read more

Gioia Mia Pisciapiano - Inside from the door. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Maybe the best quality pasta I've ever had, and delicious tiramisu. I had the "Pappardelle alla Gran Duca (A winder kind of fettuccine with ham, mushrooms, cream, tomatoes, and cognac)" at the recommendation of the owner and was very pleased. read more

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Definitely on our list for one of our favourite restaurants in Rome so far. Quite hidden away in the side street but very near to all the attractions which was handy. The themed decor was a bit quirky and lively with the neon adverts and imitation washing line of baby clothes dangling across a window at the back. Very cute and a bit magical. Service was efficient and smiley. We were their first customers that day for lunch which made us nervous at first entering such a big empty restaurant but it got busier as rush hour hit. Straciatella romana (Eggs and Parmesan cooked in broth) Sadly it was a negative start and the only disappointing dish in the entire meal being quite salty. But it was a soothing and simple soup to appreciate and the bits of bouncy floating scrambled eggs was a very new texture to experience against a clear broth. It came with a few cut up flat bread that did help to take some of the saltiness away. Still it wasn't a dish I particularly enjoyed or would order again. Antipasto vegetable We had a lot of grilled vegetables in our trip in Rome yet this still managed to wow us. It was truly amazing being so much more than grilled vegetables but really well flavoured with herbs, with stuffed mushrooms and peppers too. Everything was seasoned to perfection, tender soft and delicious. Even the presentation was beautiful with the array of bright colours on the dish. Pappardelle alla Gran Duca Pasta cannot get better than this. It was the thinnest and freshest pasta I've had in Rome. The wide pieces of pappardelle slip straight into my mouth, velvety, cooked al dente and the tomato based cream was lovely and light. It came with thin slices of mushrooms adding complexity to the flavour and texture. Ossobucco This was sublime and a very generous portion! So much flavour seeping to the very bone of the veal. The meat was tooth tender, juicy and the lovely tomato sauce gave it umami and a nice zing. Mushrooms gave it an alternative texture as well as adding a lovely earthiness to the flavour. Delicious. Pizza Napoli. Pizza cannot get thinner than this. The base was almost like two poppadoms sealed together. It came fresh and piping hot so the cheese can be enjoyed at its stretchiest state. The anchovies gave a hit of saltiness that lingered enough to flavour the whole pizza. I loved Gioia Mia and wished I could have returned to try their other dishes and their desserts. Everything was cooked with passion, full of flavour with portions that will leave you full across two meals. We couldn't even handle desserts. The atmosphere itself is just lovely and relaxing. Highly recommend it. read more

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We were a group of 18. Most of the group are Italians from Long Island. We immediately fell in love with this restaurant and the staff. The food was authentic, the staff was friendly and very accommodating. We actually went back numerous times during our stay in Rome. One of the NY paisans actually stood up in the middle of the restaurant after taking a bite of his dinner and kissed our waiter. If you are in Italy and want to experience Italian cuisine and immerse yourself in the culture this is the place. I recommend the Bistecca di Manzo alla Pizzaillo. read more

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Cannot believe that I forgot to review the Little Pisser. This place is in my top five restaurants. The Gorgonzola Gnochi was ... it's five years later and my eyes just rolled back in my head... I'm about to go and check for tickets to Rome...... read more

Probably closer to 3.5 stars, the food was okay. My daughter loved the spaghetti, the rest of my party gave it the 'its ok' review. I had the spaghetti alla carbonara, very dry. The waiter kept adding appetizer, which of course weren't free. Stuffed mushroom was good. Overall the food was on the salty side. read more

Gioia Mia Pisciapiano - Spaghetti alla carbonara - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

The guide books will tell you that restaurants near tourist attractions are, in themselves, tourist traps. Substandard food at high prices. Well, Gioia is near the Trevi fountain but a better restaurant you'd be hard pressed to find. Great food. A traditional feel and the prices are reasonable. The service is friendly and very warm. read more

The food was very good but the waiter acted shifty and we were on guard after reading reviews of unorthodox charges. He brought toasted day old bread w olive oil making it seem free and later charged for it. Then while we ate he tried to give us a whole basket of bread, which we refused, to avoid extra charges. When we arrived, I immediately asked for bottled mineral water rather than get charged for tap water like others who wrote poor reviews. There was nothing to fault the food on and service was good. The mixed vegetable appetizer was great and the lamb chops were good and tiramisu acceptable. The House wine was good. Just be sure to reject any requested items and to check bill w care. What a shame that a good and successful business resorts to such tactics for a few extra Euros. Due to this we did not return. read more

Oh Yelp, why didn't I listen to your 1 star reviews?! After our front desk guy was unable to make reservations at another restaurant up the street, he highly recommended Gioia Mia to us. We were skeptical. We Yelped it and he said "check tripadvisor instead" so we quickly glanced and saw it had solid reviews. "Why not?" we thought! When in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? WRONG!! Unless you are local and/or can speak Italian, I'm pretty sure they will try to SCAM you (that or the locals don't check their bill?) It might be a euro here or a euro there but they definitely try!! No doubt the locals love the food and the loud ambience and the slow ambling service. Our server/host was probably the youngest Italian guy working there (prob in his 50s). He was very friendly (always trying to upsell) but he'd spend 10 min schmoozing at each table after taking your order, 10 min to go drop of your order, and while walking back with your order (another 5-10 min) he'd continue schmoozing to the point that I began worrying about the amount of saliva that was accumulating on my plate with all his talking over it. Want some saliva sauced spaghetti? Yum... To add injury to insult, when we asked for the bill (which took 20 min to arrive), they made more than one "mistake"! We ordered a medium wine (6 euro) and they tried to charge us 12. We ordered 2 pastas (the most expensive pastas on the menu were all 8.50) which should amount to 17 euro... but somehow, that equaled 18 (the old guy in the back writing up the bills has clearly been doing this jobs for eons so doubtful it was just a mathematical mistake). I can accept the 3 euro "cover charge" for the two of us, along with the 2 euro water charge and the 10% service charge but overcharging us for menu items (where prices are clearly written) is down right dishonest. We don't mind paying the actual costs of our meal (build it into the price of the menu) but these unscrupulous tactics are shady! Please Yelpers, don't make the same mistake as we did and listen to the warnings!! read more

Gioia Mia Pisciapiano - After pointing out the "mistakes" they made (in more than one area of the bill) total costs dropped by 8 euros! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Hungry after seeing the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, etc., my son and I followed my traveling foodie creed: 1. don't follow the buses or hordes of tourists; 2. find a well-lit, non-residential street or alley a few blocks away 3. follow your nose even it the food aromas are unusual; 4. observe where locals are going to eat locally popular, freshly made, seasonal food; 5. run, don't walk, from establishments with menus pushing American food or written entirely in the English language, unless that's what you want to eat at a premium price; 6. don't blindly follow Yelp or TripAdvisor reviews or paid ads; 7. smile and be courteous to the establishment's staff, then go for it, and eat something out of your comfort zone. While the rest of our tour group waited in lines to pay inflated prices for soggy, microwave-heated pizza (or worse, McDonald's), my son and I walked a few blocks away from the Trevi Fountain and saw the sign for Gioia Mia Pisciapiano. Let's have lunch there. Everyone there spoke only Italian. But, the cook and owner were friendly, burly men, who looked like they could cook (and eat and drink) well. Never trust a skinny cook. The menu was my offal-adoring tastebuds' dream. Kidneys. Liver. Brain. Tripe. Our food was simple, clean-tasting, not overly salted or sauced or seasoned, and utterly delicious with the freshly baked bread and a couple of cold beers. We tipped very generously, because the experience was so good and authentic. We made friends with the cook and owner. We hope to return to Rome and Gioia Mia, soon. Meanwhile, sadly, an e-mail-distracted man in our tour group had his wallet and passport stolen by a pickpocket while eating at a tourist-frequented pizza joint on the Via Del Tritone. read more

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Incredible pasta, cosy location, friendly staff, huge menu with a lot of options (although lacks in first dishes) but don't miss it if you're in Rome. Especially good was the Gioia dish, and the asparagus one. read more

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This was the first plate of pasta that I had in Rome. It was the best plate of pasta I had in Rome. Part of me was in disbelief at how good the food was at this restaurant. I thought that I may have been mistaken, as this was the first place that I had visited while in the city, but after trying what was supposedly the "best" restaurant in the city according to all the travel guides, I walked 2 miles across the city with a full stomach to cleanse my palate with another plate of this heavenly pasta. The restaurant is warm, inviting, and lively. The man who runs the restaurant seems like a kind grandfather who invited you into his home. It seems like the people who work there truly care and love the food that they make, and would eat it themselves if given the chance or time. I'm sure they do, in actuality. I've been to the restaurant multiple times over my stay in Rome, and I'm confident that you could throw a dart at the menu and leave the restaurant completely satisfied and overjoyed with what you ended up ordering. The bread that they bring you at the beginning of the meal is delicious, a warm sourdough with the essence of garlic and delicious olive oil. The bread would be warm should the weather outside call for it, but comes toasted and cool if it is too hot outside. The Amatriciana was absolutely delicious - a zingy tomato sauce with tender, rich guanciale and Parmesan. We had the Pere alla Gioia for dessert, a complex, lovely cake with a mulled pear resting on top. Another table had a slice of cake that was so good that they called the owner over and took a picture with him. Seriously, you can't go wrong at this restaurant. In fact, you can only go right. The restaurant is humble, doesn't pretend to be anything that it isn't, and unpretentious, but punches way above its weight and makes you feel like you are at home. read more

0 stars is correct. When in Rome stay away.. My family went for dinner since all the other restaurants we had intended to try were closed for holiday. We were seated near the fridge which was filthy and the place has no A/C. But the place was crowded so we were willing to give it a chance. We figured the food must be decent if there are so many patrons. Boy did we regret it!!!! 1. We were then given bread that was recycled by other tables. NO THANKS!!! 2. We were offered the eggplant plate which We kindly declined. We only want to eat what we ordered. 3. We had 2 veal dishes that others had said that they were to die for and the pepperdelle special. The food was overly salty and at this point i rather go hungry. 4. We asked for the bill and noted that a charge of 6E for tablecloth...that's the most ridiculous fee ever. When i had inquire about it they older gent couldn't explain what the fee was for. All of a sudden he does not speak English. What a shame? SCAMMING visitors to your country who fuels your economy. Places like this should be shut down. We left the restaurant really upset that this place has ruined our last evening in Rome. Don't let this place fool you...Stay FAR AWAY. read more

After 10 days in Rome and Florence, the entire group of 10 voted this the best experience and meal that we had in Italy. Very friendly place with a great atmosphere and most importanly, awesome food. Since we ate family style we all got a taste of just about everything. The absolute best dish was the Eggplant Parmigiana. We all vowed to come back again. The Memphis crew also thought it was quite funny this restaurant was located next to Hotel Memphis :) read more

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The atmosphere was very cozy. The walls in the back was decorated like exterior Italian apartments, there was a lot of local guests and you sat very close to your company and the other guests. All of this added to a very "Italian" feeling. The staff was smiling, but also busy and a bit rushed. They did speak decent English and the menu was also available in English. The antipasti was amazing. We tried the fettucini w/ cream and mushrooms, salami pizza, spaghetti bolognese, veal and a steak, which all were well all above average. The pasta was al dente and the sauces were seasoned well. The meat was cooked tender and juicy, but did not inclide any sidedishes, as you might expect. The pizza had a nice crust and the salami was freshly cut. Dish sizes were a bit large, so one dish is plenty to feed a hungry person. The desserts (tiramisu and ice cream cake) were very nice and so was the coffee. A tad expensive compared to other Italian restaurants, with a total of €133 for five people, including bread, beverages (water, soda and beer) and 10% service fee. Would recommend. read more

I'll admit that some of the previous reviews kind of scared me a little bit before going to this place. The first time we went the service was good and the prices were good (I was waiting to get jipped), but I wasn't thrilled with my pizza, although that was my fault for not ordering a pasta dish. My husband had Spaghetti alla carbonara and he loved it though. Probably my favorite thing about that place is their millefoglie dessert (they describe it as a Napoleon on their menu). Delicious! The second time we went, I loved what I had, steak with a tomato, garlic, and red pepper sauce and it was amazing. However, I do think we got jipped that time because the price was the same as the first time (or more), and we only had water (no wine or soda). read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Rome. I've been coming here since I first discovered the place in 2003. It's quite popular, so reservations are a must. The first time I was here it was for lunch with my Mom. We shared a delicious pizza. The other times it's been for dinner. On a recent trip to Rome, I dined with four friends friends. We shared some white wine and a plate of antipasti and another dish. All of us ordered the papparadelle alla gran duca (wide ribbon pasta with ham, mushrooms, cream, tomatoes and cognac), which was excellent, very flavorful and one of the house specialties. Our dinner came to 18 euros per person, which is very good for what we received. The restaurant has always been packed when I come here. The waiters are busy serving their guests (but some do take the time to flirt), the food is very good and atmosphere lively. This is my kind of Italian place to dine. read more

We were tourists in Rome and walked by this place. It is tucked away in a little street close to the Trevi fountain. The place was crowded but we were seated quickly. After we placed our order, the owner/manager puts a mushroom dish on the table that we didnt order. He said it was a special. It looked like a small appetizer which I thought was either complimentary or at the most 5 Euros. So I didn't ask any questions and we ate it. When the bill came, there were a bunch of shockers. We were charged 10 Euros for the dish that we didn't order. In hindsight we should have made clear what the price was before we ate it was but we also did not figure he was going to rip us off. Moving on. We were charged 2 Euros for tap water. The total bill also included a 10% service tax and a 3 Euro per person "Cover Charge." So what should have been a 23 Euro bill turned out to be a 47 Euro bill. Of course this review will be too late for most of you as you will find this place like we found it - just walking by. But hopefully you can read this and get some solace that you weren't the only ones cheated. Live and learn! read more

Out of two trips to Rome this place is by far the best food we've had. The Papadelle was amazing, the gnocchi was great and the salad bar delicious. The staff was so so kind and welcoming. If we make it back it's a definite stop and we recommend it to everyone heading that way. We randomly found it walking to the Trevi fountain but you open the door and the smell is so enticing you have to choice but to eat :) read more

Come here for the simple menu (translated in English) as well for ease of reference. Atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. My wife and I came here for lunch and we can tell you this place did not disappoint. I had cacio e pepe and loved the balance of the pecorino and pepper. My wife had Fetuccine with salmon and her only complaint was that there wasn't enough salmon. Apart from that, excellent choice for lunch or dinner without breaking the bank. Make this your stop for sure. read more

This was the Best Meal of our lives. Highly recommended! We had veal with white wine and mushrooms and cheese tortellini. The service is great with very little English spoken by the waiters. We have also booked reservations for tomorrow night. If you are staying in Rome then you should eat here. read more

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We are currently in Rome and have eaten here twice so far . Fabulous food and excellent service. The staff are all pleasant and engaging. The crispy roman pizza is perfect and the pastas we tried were all exceptional. There was a bowl of the largest porcini mushrooms I have ever seen. Inexpensive and has a very local feel. read more

Zero star is too many. Walked out this place hoping I could punch the waiter. The old man who served us was rude as heeeeelllllll! While we were ordering, he said something in Italian to me, I was like I don't speak Italian, but the table behind him, which is right next to us including 6 kids, immediately started laughing. We were so uncomfortable and thought he was making fun of us. Ordered a bottle of wine, the 10 dollar one, tasted like spoiled orange juice, the table next to us ordered it too so we asked them after their first sip, they all hated it. And they are Italians. We were rushed, never treated with respect, took effing forever to get our check, charged 5 euro for his ugly service, and 3 euro for our table. I was so angry when we finished our meal and I wished I would have walked up and told him how he did not deserve my respect and money. The funny thing is, the food was a 5. As you can tell from all the reviews, the worst part of the service. If the owner cares about this restaurant, find someone who treats other people with patience and respect. read more

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We thought we would try this place bc close to hotel and it was full inside so we figured it should good. It was alright. The old man is hard to understand bc he didn't speak any English. We didn't get the salad we ordered. But what we got was good so we didn't say anything. The pasta we ordered was very al dente (to the point is was still hard in cooked). So we tried communicating that n he just took it back and brought it back cooked 5 min later. He basically said if I want cooked pasta I have to clarify!?!?!? Seems like locals like it but I would say if you don't speak Italian...good luck read more

Overall, not a bad place to dine. Close I many sights in the historic center of Rome, about two blocks east of the Trevi Fountain. The place looks like what it is, a trattoria, you will eat in a family-friendly atmosphere. Now on to the food, it is good italian food, and prices are about what they are elsewhere in the center of Rome. I had lamb the other day and it was good, but I recommend their pastas better, since that is what trattorias are mainly known for. Their millefoglie is an excellent dessert. Their staff is friendly and helpful. read more

If you are looking for an authentic Roma dining experience, do not go here. Yes the food is decent but the service is very poor. As a former waitress from America, I can say that I have never experienced such poor service. The old man waiter basically rushed my husband and I out of the restaurant along with all the other tables in the place. We were done with dinner within 40 minutes. That is not an authentic Italian experience that we experienced in other Italian restaurants. Everyone around us got a full and better basket of bread while we got a couple of rolls. While I was still eating my salad, I was served my dinner course. I would never do that as a server myself. We weren't event asked if we would like wine, water or dessert. I was given a container of Parmesan cheese for my dinner and the waiter took it away to give to another table before I was even done. Again, as a former server, I would never treat a table this way. If you want to go somewhere that treats their customers well, go either to Hostaria Romana or Piccolo Buco. read more

It was fabulous... Typical italian restaurant and generally local people dining there... One of my italian friend advised me and we tried one night.. And second night and third night... Great pizza, pasta and side dishes, vine is like own made but tastes great...its not a fancy place but i strongly advise everyone to go there if you will go to Rome... read more

Disgusting, deceptive thieves. Tourists beware. Hidden charges-- tap water disguised as mineral water 2 Euro; bread - tried to charge 4.50 euro; free on menu! Try rush you out as quick as possible. Rounded up service charge arbitrarily from 4.30to 5 euro-- a wry smile from the server when we caught him out --- he then deducted the bread, corrected the tip - he STILL charged for the tap water and argued that mineral water came out of the water dispenser. STAY AWAY!!!! read more

Stopped in by a whim and was taken in by the owners son (I think)? Awesome guy and friendly had my family set up with drinks and dinner in no time. Had the antipasto and breads to start then some pasta with mussels and garlic (outstanding) and moved onto lamb shank which was prepared excellently! Great atmosphere quick service as some food. A real gem!! Went back for a second night in a row for ore great food and fun! Wish we found this one earlier on in our 5 day trip to Rome ! A lot of fun with the owner here and he made again great selections for my family that complemented each of us. Malto bene!! read more

Ok, we were back today. I had to up the rating since Mom, hub, and I loved it so much. Mom had liver and onions, Venetian style, I had spaghetti carbonara, hub had potato gnocci with gorgonzola. Mom and I swilled wine, hub had a Tuborg beer. A good time and good food was had by all. This place has never let us down. It is so incredibly good to sit in this comfortable, yet packed place and chow down after a long day of hiking the city. I really really recommend it. Please stop by if you are in the area and want good food at a good price. Come early, they get packed by locals and tourists alike. read more

I came to this place after a friend who used to live in Rome a long while ago highly recommended it. The food itself was decent, the service seemed friendly enough, and then....il conto arrived. The bill actually arrived long before my coffee arrived (the first place after living in Europe for eight months that seemed eager to get me to leave) and immediately it was suspect. Illegible writing and way more than I thought it would be. I spent several minutes inspecting it -- understanding that many places do add a "service" fee (and vaguely remembering seeing one on the menu) -- but this still seemed too much. One of the servers came over and tried to explain the various charges (including one for the tablecloth) and that it added up to 15% (wrong -- I can do math in any language, and it added up to almost 25%). Not feeling like arguing, I just paid and left. The irony is that I was happy until then, would have probably left an extra tip that was more than the suspect charge, and may have come back to this restaurant (as I'll be living in Italy for several months). I have no time or money for places that seem to be scamming tourists. read more

A hidden gem. We have been traveling in Italy for 2 weeks and one of our top meals. A Sunday night with 3 large local families present but they were able to squeeze us in. The Pasta Carbonara was outstanding with large pork pieces. Green peppercorn sauce smooth. Veal tender and moist. Service a little busy but the place was packed. They don't speak much english but we did fine - that adds to the allure? An authentic meal not fluff like at a piazza restaurant. There is a 10% service charge. Needless to say we'll be back. read more

The Friendliest restaurant that I have ever been in Rome. The food is excellent. Typical Roman and Neapolitan cooking. The service is great. House wine rocks the boat. The desserts: "The life is not certain eat the dessert first" quality. And the check was affordable. I felt like I was visiting my family member's house. I think a restaurant should give one that cozy feeling. read more

Wtf. Is up with the review giving this place 4 stars? I'd rather eat olive garden then this. Over salty. I had to return my mushroom rissoto from being so salty I couldn't even take a second bite. The fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms...no flavor. The osso bucco which I was looking forward to was salty. No. No. And no. Fuckin got the check and charged for dishes (check had chicken scratch writing on it) trying to charge for "free" bread and 3 pasta plates when we ordered 2 and charged for the risotto. $50? Told his ass do the math again. Brings back for $43. Told him give me the menu I'll add it myself. $30. This is bullshit. Don't try to fool people that don't speak your language...it'll come bite you in your ass. Old Italian man came spitting Italian at me so I spat English back to him saying he should be ashamed of himself for trying to scam non Italian speaking guests. And they wanted a service fee? Pinche read more