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    Grotta Azzurra

    4.2 (24 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Roman, Pizza
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Amazing seafood pasta!
    Marsha P.

    Service was excellent and English friendly as they have an Italian menu but change it to English for you. Delicious pizza and seafood pasta. Also loved the bruschetta was yummy. The house fed is really good! Get a bottle!

    Swordfish with baby tomatoes & Capers! Very flavorful!
    Art M.

    First time visit. Excellent, warm and attentive Service from our waiter "Kahn". Tasty, hot fresh appetizers with super entrees. Try the "Lobster & Pasta", Swordfish, or Ravioli and Sausage. Cool "Cave" dining area below.

    Jennifer Z.

    The mushroom and sausage pizza was so good! Would recommend coming here with a couple of friends and sharing a couple of pizzas. The pizza does get tiring if you only get one type so try at least two different types. The ravioli is tasty as well but the portion was a little small. Service was alright, but it makes sense because sometimes it gets quite packed in this restaurant.

    Fresh oysters
    Kevin C.

    My family's favorite restaurant in Rome. We ate dinner here last year because it was near my school (and I came here a few times with some of my friends) and my parents absolutely loved the food. We are back in Rome again this year, and this is one of our first stops. The pastas are amazing (our favorites are the orichette with broccoli and sausage, spaghetti with clams, and the linguine with lobster. We also had some oysters which were very fresh, a mixed appetizer plate with amazing octopus. Only con is that the shrimp and avocado salad only had one slice of avocado, and too much dressing. The fried fish platter was very good as well. The prices are very very reasonable (a little on the cheap side too!) the service is great, and it is a very comfortable restaurant (with a very cute "grotto" seating inside). This is definitely a must-visit place in our future trips to Rome.

    Seafood pasta 12euros. Lemon sauce, mussels, zucchini flowers!
    Tommy Nicholas V.

    Great outdoor dining. Order everything. Seafood pasta with lemon sauce, grilled lobster, lamb dish.

    SUCH GOOD FOOD. All the food tasted fresh and you could tell the quality ingredients that go into the food. We came when the restaurant just opened so there was no wait. I forgot the name of the pasta I got but it's the ear shaped pasta with broccoli and sausage. I would highly recommend. The mushroom and sausage pizza was super tasty too. Pizza is kinda small and thin but totally worth it. Really nice service too!!

    Most of it eaten here, this is the porcini mushrooms. I love fresh porcini!!!

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    My first day in Rome I came here. Wood Oven Pizza was amazing. The selection of wine was great including good Roman wine.

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    The mussels are amazing as well as spaghetti allo scoglio. It was kind of pricey so I only ate here a few times.

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    I visited on many evenings while studying abroad in Rome and the food and service was always great!

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    4.6(234 reviews)
    0.1 kmPrati
    €€

    Review # 1200 After…read moresome shopping on the Via cola Di Riemzo, we were ready for lunch. This spot was a Yelp find. We arrived just before they opened at 12:30. We asked for a table outside and the kind lady asked us if we had a reservation (oh oh). We didn't. No problem as we took our pick of one of the tables. Two levels inside with a small Bar in the back. Before we knew it, outside seating was full and inside also filled up-a good sign. We ordered a liter (ended up being too much but when in Rome...) of their house Red and enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the Fried Artichokes (thick breading and will order the Roman style with garlic/vinegar next time), fried Zucchini and Suppli-Cacio Pepe. The Suppli was delicious and was enjoyed the most. For main, it was Pasta Carbonara (Guanciale )-Proper carbonara and the streak of not having a bad version of this dish in Rome continues. The sliced Beef with mushrooms was also delicious -super tender and thin pieces of beef (medium rare as requested). We asked if the Tiramisu was house-made. Our server answered, "yes, and I am the one who makes it." How could we not order after that?! One of the best Tiramisus we've had. Perfect balance of coffee dipped lady fingers with cream-delicious! Our Server was kind, attentive and full of hustle -she was covering a lot of ground. Don't miss this Gem if you are in the Prati district.

    Really enjoyed our dinner here. The server was great gave good recommendations and even brought us…read morea complimentary zucchini appetizer. We shared the fried calamari and anchovy appetizer, which tasted fresh. I had the lasagna and it was excellent. My wife got the ravioli and really liked it she said it was a unique and tasty dish. For dessert we shared the Crème Catalana. The server brought it out and torched the sugar right at the table, which was fun to watch and tasted perfect. Great food and genuinely exceptional service. Would definitely return.

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

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    Egg - Amatriciana

    Egg

    4.8(65 reviews)
    0.9 kmPrati
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    We've only been in Rome a few days and we've had some great pasta but this was by far the best…read morewe've had so far. I had the special which was the truffle pasta and my husband had the Cacio e Pepe. Both were phenomenal! The portion size is perfect and the price was very very reasonable. Service was quick and friendly. We plan on going again before we leave Rome and we highly recommend this restaurant. Go, you won't be disappointed.

    If you ever find yourself around the Vatican and want to experience some of the best pasta you'll…read morehave in your life, then Egg is a must-visit for you and your group. This shop is more of a countertop order from their limited menu but the menu is executed so well you'll be tempted to order multiple bowls. There are a few stools and table out front to enjoy your food hot. Both times I've been on separate visits within two years, has only shown me how consistent their food and quality is. You can pair your dishes with an aperol spritz or mini bottle of wine for less than five euros. The pasta was about nine to eleven euros and the portions were more than plenty. The chef and owner are super nice and very informative about their dishes. If you are a fan of spice you have to try their chef-recommended dish. They had one dish topped with pancetta and I just about wanted to lick my bowl clean. Everyone in the group was raving how delicious it was. Egg will forever be on my must-have when visiting Rome.

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    Egg - Amatriciana, yum!

    Amatriciana, yum!

    Egg - Bolognese

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    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale - Interior

    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale

    4.7(61 reviews)
    0.7 kmPrati

    Yes, it's worth the wait if you go there early. We stood in line at 12:30 on a weekday, as in,…read morelunchtime. We were 2nd in line and waited about 30 minutes. I would wait longer. I had possibly the most amazing chick food pasta a girl could imagine. Girls know what girl food is. The pasta in Italy is just better -obviously. But then put all sorts of girl flavors on it like Lemon and Orange, just lightly enough, zest with a small hint of cheese-..... omgosh. Yes, yes, and yes. Need my hubs to replicate at home. He is going to be busy trying to perfect this. Tagliatelle with orange and lemon parmesan. This was it. It was the best. Everything else we ordered was amazing as well. Wait outside. They don't have a sign telling you to wait, no server telling you to wait. You wait out there, wondering if you're in the right place, but then people stand behind you and you're like - oh! I'm here. This is the place. There are possibly 4 tables inside. It's small. I read about them being rude- we did not have that problem. In fact, they made a mistake and we kindly let them know we ordered something else- they corrected it and were nice about it.

    Pasta Heaven. Very small spot not too far from the Vatican and even closer to the Castel…read moreSant'Angelo. We were super lucky that we didn't have to wait too long to get a table and we were sat instantly. They can only seat about 18 total. Both pastas were just absolutely amazing. The wine recommendation to match was equally great. Very reasonable priced. Really nice staff. Very much a self sufficient spot. Loved it and would recommend. The tiramisu had me in love all over again

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    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale - Amazing pistachio tiramisu

    Amazing pistachio tiramisu

    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale
    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale

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    Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Carbonara

    Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana

    4.7(97 reviews)
    0.7 kmPrati
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    Our Vatican tour guide recommended this spot to us so Lisa and I were on the hunt. Upon arrival we…read morewere graciously greeted and taken to our seats right away. Our kind waiter bright over water, bread and breadsticks. No olive oil, no butter just dry. For our lunch I decided on the cacio e Pepe and Lisa opted for the ragú. Both were delicious. For dessert we were told the owners mom made lemon cake so that was a no brainer. It was fabulous and paired well with espresso. Our waiter also brought us Amaro. It's a licorice like liqueur enjoyed as a digestif. Definitely an acquired taste that reminded me of Aguardiente. Overall the service and staff were exceptional and I would return if ever in a Vatican City again.

    At the recommendation of our Vatican tour guide, we visited for an impromptu lunch on a Friday…read moreafternoon. Lorrisa ordered the cacio e Pepe and I ordered the Spaghetti all' amatriciana. We were both satisfied with our selections. Our meals started with bread service, both fresh bread and packaged breadsticks. We didn't receive any olive oil which might be the norm in Italy. For dessert, we opted for a slice of their featured lemon torta. It was enjoyable and we paired it with espresso. Finally, our server offered us a popular digestivi - Amaro. It reminded me of Jägermeister and I wasn't a fan. But I appreciated the hospitality and kindness of his gesture. In summary, we left content and with full bellies. Our server did a great job and the manager or owner acknowledged us and seemed to appreciate our business. All in all, this lunch was a positive experience.

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    Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - Fillet Steak grilled medium

    Fillet Steak grilled medium

    Da Romolo Alla Mole Adriana - At the bar

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    At the bar

    Grotta Azzurra - seafood - Updated July 2026

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