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

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.

My mom and I went here. She loves Alfredo pasta even though Italy is not k own for it…read more We tried their signature Alfredo dish and it was beyond amazing. They do a table side mixing of the cheese with the fresh pasta. It was hands down the best Alfredo pasta I ever had. I would definitely recommend this place I will come back when I get back to Rome.

When I found out we were visiting Roma this summer I remembered Fettuccini Alfredo was invented…read morehere! I immediately added trying the restaurant where it originated on my bucket list. I am sad to say ... it's the worst thing I've crossed off my bucket list. I know that Fettuccini Alfredo is made different than in the states... which I thought would be a plus. Pasta, butter, and cheese... sounds perfect! Sadly I left super underwhelmed. The dish lacked flavor of any kind and I even added truffles! How could this be?! The staff all seemed very new so I'll give them to benefit of the doubt on a few blunders we experienced. Overall I'm glad I can say I have tried the location of origin now, but that's pretty much the only reason I can see for visiting this restaurant. I take that back, their sommelier was great! He recommended the perfect champagne for us. Other than that if you're short on meals save your tummy for somewhere else.

In my entire stay of Italy, my friends and I still talk about this restaurant to this day. That's…read morejust how amazing the food was. If people were to ask what restaurants I'd 100% recommend, it would be Cleto. We stumbled upon Cleto trying to get something to eat. Actually, a lot of Italians try to convince you to eat at their restaurant and this one definitely convinced us. The owner kept saying, "food no good, no pay. Food no good, no pay." So we said why not. He recommended the Penne ai 7 Peccati (7 sins penne) and we got the mussels. When I say I can't stop thinking about this meal, I mean I tell people that this was possibly THE BEST meal I've had in Rome. And it's just minutes away from the colosseum. Just walking distance. Mussels Let me just say, I couldn't stop saying how these were the BEST mussels I've had in my entire life. They were decent sized and they were sitting in this juice of whatever delicious concoction it was. The bread that sat on top soaked up the juice and man oh man it was out of this world. I think about it all the time. Penne ai 7 Peccati (7 sins penne) Oooohhhweeeee there's so many hole in the wall places, and not many can compare to this dish that I had. The pasta was so good, it was the right amount of al dente you think you'd like, and the flavors were so good, even you being so full couldn't make you full. Just one more bite. Peach Bellini Wow oh wow it couldn't get any better. From food to drinks, this was so good. If you like a good peach Bellini, I highly recommend! Of all of the hole in the wall places, Cleto does not disappoint. Put this on your list of places to visit. You won't regret it.

This was some of the best pasta I've ever had! This was a quaint little spot along an alley. Indoor…read moreand outdoor dining. Very cute! I had the seafood pasta and it was amazing. We also had their special pasta, I forgot the name. Service was a bit slow. It took a bit to get my drink. I definitely enjoyed my experience and I will be returning asap!

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

Funny story, a couple days earlier we came here they tried to seat us right by the bathroom line up…read moreand we left. No thanks. However we came back for supper and it was terrific. Agha was a great server. Fast and friendly. The drink list is amazing. We had suppli for a starter and it was perfect. My wifes pasta and my Saltimbocca were very tasty. We had dessert and it was just a great meal. Stop in for sure. Also a trafalgar group came in. That should tell you the place is clean and respectable!

Probably my favorite meal in Rome on this trip. There are plenty of restaurants in Trastevere and…read morebecause it's such a touristy area, also it can be hit or miss. But Mimi e Coco is fantastic. Bruschettas (duh) and pasta (duh) were fantastic and the service was super friendly. Can't wait to return!

5 star for service and friendliness…read more The pasta dishes were good. Just didn't find that wow factor and sadly the menu is very limited. Not many options. The Bucatini Alla Amatriciana would be my go to at next visit. Ambiance is great! I would return but certainly would not wait in the one hour line again.

They treated us like family here. The service was impeccable and I felt right at home. This was…read moreright outside our hotel, so we walked right by here everyday and they always greeted us whether we were coming to eat or not. The food was fantastic, but what else would you expect from Rome? We ate here several times and everyone loved their food, regardless of what was ordered. There's plenty of options for everyone. The cost is not bad at all for Rome. I would say the value is one of the better options in the area. When we were there, the credit card machine was broken, but they were completely accommodating otherwise. If I find myself back in Rome, I will make it a point to come here again. As far as an overall experience, nowhere left me quite as satisfied as here.

Simply the best ristorante this side of town! Ordered carbonara and it's the best one I've tasted…read moreby far. Our server Donny was excellent! Place is nice and inviting. Easy parking access. Highly recommended!

100/10 best pesto pasta in my life. My favorite is my moms and this beats it. It has a fresh depth…read moreto it that is unforgettable. They were super accommodating and even separated the ravioli and sauce for my picky eater niece.

The food was delicious. Excellent wine and the service as well! I'd definitely return to try more…read moreof the menu!

We happened upon this spot after touring St. John's and doing the Holy Stairs, thinking we had made…read morea poor choice in planning. However, it was the most authentic meal we experience in Rome. So many Italians having lunch, elderly and businessmen enjoying a small buffet with great service. It's small, but comfortable and the food was top notch. I ordered lasagna (I still do not know what was in it) and my husband ordered the fungi pasta. We also had an appetizer special with delicious meat, cheese and arugula. Such an enjoyable lunch complete with vino de casa!

Wow this was amazing! A place where they only speak Italian means the food is going to be…read moreauthentically good! (Not a tourist trap, locals still dine here) My Fiance said if we had this restaurant back home, he could come here once a week. I love how they display the desserts so you can eat with your eyes and choose what you want. I ordered the sautéed clams and I loved it so much I got another order. They love the pasta al denté and the vodka penne we ordered was one of the best ones! Also ordered a fish but I can't recall the name of it! Still really good!