We went here on the recommendation of our hotel with friends and everyone in our party enjoyed it. Tasty drinks too.

First thing first: get a reservation. Then enjoy the delicious pasta and meats, served by a waiter with lots of humor. He tricked me by bringing a tiny amount of the food on a big plate and asked me how much parmesan I wanted in it. Too polite to express my shock, he and my wife had a good laugh at my expense. Then the real dish arrived and it was great. We had a very good dinner. read more

After our first night in Rome, we wised up and planned a little ahead for dinner the next day. We unsuccessfully got a table at Hostaria the night before, but easily made a reservation for dinner the next night. When we got to there, we walked past all those people that didn't have a reservation and we were promptly whisked away to our table. Ambiance: They sat us downstairs in the separate room, and our table had a sign with my name printed on it. VIP baby! As per usual, the tables were extremely close together and you basically had no privacy. Luckily we had an end table, so we only had one neighbor. The aesthetic of this place was a little confusing. Their settings and white table cloth tables made it seem kinda classy and old-world Italian, but then they just had writing all over the wall. It basically looked like graffiti with all the signatures from guests over the years. Service: The service was lightning fast, more efficient than rushed. We decided on our order pretty quickly, and the food came out right away. I swear we were in and out within the hour. There was a couple at the table next to us already there before we were seated, and we were eating our second pasta before they even put in their appetizer. I guess we still haven't adapted to the Italian pace of savoring a meal haha. Food: I was conflicted because I read great things about both their cacio e pepe and carbonara, but we learned our lesson about over-ordering the night before, so we settled on just two dishes this time. Spaghetti alla carbonara - The carbonara was so good, probably one of my favorite carbonaras out of all the ones we tried in Rome. The noodles were definitely better, like they were made from scratch, and they were cooked more al dente. Then the sauce was richer and you could really get that egg yolk flavor and texture. The only average part was the amount of bacon you get in it, although the flavor was bold enough to taste in every bite. Saltimbocca alla romana - The saltimbocca was tasty too, just a little on the salty side. There were two veal cutlets wrapped in prosciutto with a light sauce, and it came with a handful of fries too, so it was like an Italian version of steak frites. It was also a pleasant surprise that they gave us arancini to start and chocolate hazelnut biscotti to finish, as house gifts. Overall, Hostaria Romana was one of our favorite meals of the trip. The carbonara was the best out of them all (even better than the often overhyped Roscioli). The rest of their menu looked solid as well, so next time I'll have to try their other specialties, like the cacio e pepe. read more

Outstanding, authentic food in a tucked away location. The employees were welcoming and provided great service. The pasta was delicious.

So we went to this restaurant at 845PM without a reservation. The host told us to come back at 930PM. Thank God I watched him write our name for that reservation. We come back at 925PM and there was a massive line and we were seated after we told our name. Three groups of people who sat after us had their order taken and appetizers and drinks out berore our order was even taken. On top of that, all the other tables and two other tables after we finished our meal got their bread within minutes of sitting down. We finally had our order taken 20 minutes in and received our bread after 45 minutes when we were wrapping up our meal. The carbonara was okay but the pasta was not al dente, the mushroom fetuccini was okay, and the veal was alright as well. The food was so-so and the service was down right atrocious. Maybe if you're a local or white tourist they might treat you better as all the other parties I've observed. I dont know for sure if it was that but I was not mistreated at all the other restaurants I've eaten at Rome. Avoid at all costs. read more

Hostaria Romana - Arancini was good. Fettucini was, alright, and a bit salty. The carbonara alright. The veal was spiced well but dry. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This place was right by where I was staying while visiting Rome. Make a reservation here in advance. The food was amazing here! I had the fettuccine with Gorgonzola cheese. It was so simple and light and worth every bite. I also had the fried prawns and squid. Again, this dish was perfect! It was lightly fried to perfection. I ended my meal with Tiramisu was the best I have ever tasted, better than any I have tried in the US. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone that I know visiting Rome. read more

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Very casual setting. I had the chicken dish which came out with the chicken skin on it. Not accustomed to eating my chicken like that. It was hand boned also. Had to ask for our bill three times, which didn't seem that abnormal in Rome, but elsewhere it is. My wife had the spinach and ricotta ravioli. This was three large pieces with a bland tomato sauce on it. Was not that tasty. read more

The pope eats here Apparently the popes eaten here. His photo is on the wall. The walls are filled with graffiti which is a bit of a weird vibe but cool nonetheless. This is the epitome of home cooking. The food was delicious. Large menu with lots of options. The tables have casserole dishes with sides that are prepared. They give you more than you've ordered so you can literally try more food. The service was great! We had an anti pasta platter of the house to start and fried artichokes. I'd recommend both. For the meal our son had raviolis which was delicious. We had cacio e Pepe and veal saltimboca. Both were great. No complaints. We had our 16 month old traveling with us. They were very accommodating with him which is important for parents. They gave him breadsticks and fed him upfront. I'm glad we got there early. We didn't have reservations. Make them! We arrived right when they opened and they luckily squeezed us in. Follow us on Instagram @sebastianfashionicon read more

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The absolute best restaurant not just in Rome but in Italy and probably in the world. Beautiful restaurant with white lights which feels like an Italian home with the decor (family photos, oils/pots/pans on the walls). Delicious food and friendly (and hilarious) staff. We did not have a reservation and although they were packed, they welcomed us like family. Homemade fresh authentic Italian food. Highly recommended. read more

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We were seated at 7:30 pm and our food did not arrive until 9:00 pm. I know meals are slower and savored more here in Italy, but 90 minutes to get our food? Very poor. The table behind us was turned while we waited and the second group received their food the same time we did. As for the food - my noodles were undercooked - not even al dente - they practically crunched when I ate them. When they prepared the spaghetti al carbonara for two people at our table, they put one serving in a clean bowl and served the other in the bowl they mixed the noodles, egg & bacon in. Would not recommend this place to anybody and we regret wasting 2 hours of our time here in Rome at this place. Left a bad taste in our mouths! read more

Absolutely amazing food and service. Highly recommend! The staff was so accommodating and kind, we will be back next time in Rome.

Dined here a few nights ago with friends. I have to admit I wasn't sure what to expect at first sight. But this was, hands down, one of the best (if not the best) dining experiences during our visit to Rome. It's cozy in all the right ways. We felt like we were visiting someone's home. Even more so when dish upon dish was brought out for us to try. We left more than satisfied. While a the food was great, the Florentine steak was the highlight of our meal. Way too much for even two people so we shared. The staff were warm and so hospitable and prices were very reasonable. I highly recommends king a reservation in advance. read more

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My first pasta experience in Rome and it was awesome! I ordered the Spaghetti with Eggs and Bacon. It was really good but pretty salty so be ready for that. Also the bacon was crunchy and packed with flavor! Overall a really great dish with a little too much salt - but I'd get it again! My wife got the spinach ravioli and she loved it. I'd get a reservation before you go. It's a small space and seats get filled really quickly. read more

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An "oh my god!" eatery. Quintessential Roman dining experience. Portions are beyond huge. A couple can easily make the entire meal from the 12 euro antipasti collection with some bread and a dessert. Snooty fancy food this ain't. Hearty pastas, meats, fishes. Seasoned boldly. Presented nicely. Big pasta dishes and meat dishes are in the $15 euro price range. 10 page wine list. Bottle prices from 20 euro and up. If you practice reasonable ordering a couple can eat and drink to satisfaction for 65 euros. Service folks are engaging & helpful. Almost all speak a modicum of English. 3 Dining rooms. The atrium up front and above is the brightest and least claustrophobic feeling. Even here though elbow room is at a premium. From opening till closing time this place is packed to the rafters. Reservations are a must if you want a specific time. read more

So this dinner started out awkward. We made a reservation, but this tiny eatery was packed when we arrived and the entryway had nowhere to stand and I wasn't sure if all the people crammed into it had reservations or what the deal was. When I finally got someone's attention we were seated at a table merely 2 inches if that away from another table, so yeah it felt like having dinner with strangers. The tight quarters and the chaos aside, the dinner just got better and better. Our waiter was so friendly and entertaining and really had fun playing jokes on the British couple next to us. Everything we ate was superb. For 1st courses I went with the carbonara and for 2nd courses we got the Roman Chicken which tasted like it had been slow cooked for hours to fall off the bone tenderness, and the veal saltimbocca..so flavorful and delicious. For dessert you must try the tiramisu, save room for this! Even the table white wine I had was stellar. If you can put up with the chaos, noise, and very little personal space, it is definitely worth it to eat here! read more

Hostaria Romana - Veal saltimbocca - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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This place is a joke If you're American. They will completely ignore you and place your order far after everyone around you. We were seated at 915, but did not even receive our first course until 1015. Both tables around us were seated 20-30 minutes after, but had their desserts before we received our first plate. We ordered the same first plate, and when our food was received, it was very clear, only one plate was made, and the bowl was used to dump food from one plate to another, but charged for two. Menu also severely lacked from other places,very simple and bland. Not sure how this place has received so many good reviews, but save yourself the trouble, and go somewhere they show you respect. read more

"When in Rome"... as they say... you MUST eat here! This is delicious, hearty and boldly seasoned Italian food. You must have a reservation. If you are lucky you will get the upstairs window table. We ordered way too much food because we didn't realize the portions would be so large, and guess what? our party of 4 ate every bite! No "take out" with us because we just couldn't stop eating! The service was very good, the food was very fresh, and even found some great wine on the menu for decent prices. The pasta sauces were oh so good, and of course the pasta noodles were freshly made. Oh, you must eat here.... read more

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The carbonara here was the best we had in Rome. The pancetta was extra crispy, which probably made it the best. Also had the cacio e pepe, which was excellent as well. I highly recommend recommendations. My wife & I rolled up at 8:30pm on a Tuesday with the restaurant looking like it had open seats, but they said they were busy and that they'd put us down for a last-minute reservation at 9:30pm. When we came back, the place was even more busy and there was now a line out the door. Seemed like a lot of locals loved this place. If you can find a space on the wall, you can write your names & leave a message. read more

Hostaria Romana - carbonara & cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Made reservations for over four people. The service charge was not identified until the end of the meal, not a big deal. Service was unable to split the check. Had to get the menu and help the lady at the desk go item by item. Pretty sure it was a test to see if we would give up and just have someone pay. Totally understand its not the culture to 'split' checks. But if we ask before ordering then can you meet us halfway? Otherwise food was great. read more

Hostaria Romana - Melon and prosciutto and ravioli - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

You want to eat with locals? Eat here. You want to eat trippa alla romana? Eat here. You want a simple, unfussy, non-touristy place to rest your feet after playing tourist, eat here. They're known for their fish and their carbonara, but we went bucatini amatriciana, fettuccine with mushrooms, and trippa alla romana. The food was cozy, peasant-like. Bonus: the waiters gift you little plates of delicious (albeit salty) things, like beans, croquettes, and even pasta (!), while you wait for your dinner. We got lucky and were seated by the windows (make reservations) and got to see Roma grow dark. You know what the perfect thing to do after dinner at Hostaria Romana is? Walk to the Trevi to see it glow. read more

Amazing all around!!!!!! This is by far the best meal I have had in Rome. €35 Euros, meats, pasta, and two wines later I'm amazed!!! I read the reviews, most good, a small number bad and I thought, "Should we?" Thank goodness we did. We were sat quickly, served bread, water, and fried mozzarella. We then ordered a spaghetti and a mixed meat plate. Knocked my socks off! The mixed meat plate was great. A good mix of beef, chicken, a rib, and a sausage. The potatoes on the side were awesome. My wife's spaghetti had bacon.....what else do you need? We also had two medium bottles of house wine, a red and white. Both were great choices. Our food didn't compare to our service. I sadly didn't get his name but he was the best server I had in Rome. He was patient with us as we made our choices and helped us decide. I know tipping isn't the thing here but we decided to tip him well because he made the experience. I would return any day and recommend anyone try it. I don't give 5 stars for just good or even above average. I give 5 stars for "Great". Thank you. Ok the grid: The good: Great food Great service Great price Great location The bad: Nothing The ugly: Nothing read more

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The restaurant is in an excellent location its really nice and calm the service was excellent and the staff also, it a was really clean and friendly place the food was amazing and the prices are reasonable really recommend it only problem is that they made a mistake in the check but they corrected it and gave us a 3€ discount all in all amazing place read more

YELP has sent me down the yellow brick road yet again. I was walking around Rome with a bit of an appetite when I decided to hit my RED YELP App. Looking for nearby restaurants, and found this little gem. Had good reviews, was packed at lunch , and a bit hidden on a small cornerstone street. I've been sent to way to many tourist trap restaurants here in Rome from concierges, so I've learned my lesson the hard way. A very classic Roman menu with amazing fresh food. I had the spinach stuffed ravioli and the sauce was terrific. I will be back for sure. Only downsides for me would be the tacky graffiti, which is supposed to be hip but looks very tacky. Service was good but not super epic. Well worth a 4 star rating. read more

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Loved, loved, loved every bit of our meal! We came to Hostaria Romana the first night we were in Rome. The service was wonderful and so entertaining. They don't rush you which I love. We were given complimentary beans with sausage and tomatoes and a plate of croquettes. I had the Buccatini All Amantriciana, my dad had the Carbonara and my mom had the gnocchi. So good! We loved our meal so much we went back on our last night. If you're in Rome I definitely recommend making a reservation here! read more

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This place gets BUSY!!! Seriously, make a reservation otherwise come right before they open and try to get a seat. We were lucky that even though we didn't have a reservation we got there right before they open at 7pm and they were able to seat us. They did have the restaurant full with the reservations by the time we ordered our food so that says something. I guess if you make rezzies you can choose to sit inside where there's AC? We had a seat outside in this makeshift patio. My husband and I were actually trying to have a quick meal (which is very tough in Italian restaurants) but we had tickets for a night tour at the Coliseum so we were in a bit of a rush and didnt order a ton of food. They gave us complimentary arancini and they were the BEST I've had. The cheesy risotto was cooked perfectly and it was the perfect start to our meal. I got the buccatini which was simple yet light enough where I didnt feel like I was going to be in a food coma. Though it was a quick dining experience it was well enjoyed. read more

Even the last time I was here was about 1 year and a half ago, I remember it like yesterday. I have such fond memories of this restaurant! It was recommended by my Italian girlfriend who lived in Rome half of her life. The service is amazing, and the atmosphere is very homey. Our waiter was a funny guy who cracked jokes every 10 minutes. His demeanors were so friendly and funny. For example, when my son asked for a spoon to share a dessert, he brought a huge serving spoon just to make him laugh! The food was excellent! We had osso bucco, spaghetti carbonara, and couple other dishes. All very delicious! With a purchase of dinner, you get access to their appetizer bar which has array of delicacies including tripes marinated in spicy sauce, and pig ears!! Soooooo good! If you're in Rome, you must try this place! Voted top 10 restaurants by the New York Times, it gets pretty crowded so show up before they open. read more

Incredible food. Highly suggest the pasta carbonara and the veal ossaboca. The house wine was delicious. The servicewas excellent. They can get crowded so make a reservation Def agree that Jt is the best pasta in Rome read more

Hostaria Romana - New York Times rated - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

After reading about all the hype I was delighted to find that Hostaria Romana was just across the street from the hotel we were staying at. We showed up on our first night only to get turned away at the door without a reservation but the lady at the front was happy to give us a reservation the next night. Undaunted we showed up ready to eat but kept our expectations in check. I'll just say it straight. This place is WAAAAAY overrated. Similar to other reviews, just about everything we had pasta-wise was too salty. We've had other pasta in Rome and other parts of Italy and no one used this much salt. It wasn't *bad* and it was cooked to a proper al-dente (like everywhere in Italy) but I feel like the saltiness is at a level more suitable for chain smokers whose tastebuds require it. We had the bucatini at amatriciana and the tonarelli cacio e pepe - two Roman specialties, the crudities (I hope you like pieces of raw fennel bulb), and the mixed grill. Paired it all with the house red wine. The wine was, well, meh, but what does one expect for 9 Euro for a bottle other than watered down red water. Maybe a little pride in what they call the house wine? I mean, I'm no wine expert or snob, but other restaurants in Italy had pretty decent house wine, some even produced their own. The mixed grill was the star of the show...for all the wrong reasons. 4 meats - chicken, pork, veal chop, and beef - all burnt to a black crisp, dry, and grey in the middle, all of it. It was served with a side of fried potato and a sad lemon. I couldn't believe that the chef and waiter allowed that to leave the kitchen and waited for me to ask what was up before offering to bring a new one. It's a place that relies on tourists in a very touristy part of town. However just because we are tourists doesn't mean we don't deserve a good experience. The service experience was poor. Our first server took our orders and then...completely forgot about us. We waited for a long time by any standard. Once a new server showed up, it appeared he just noticed us waiting and decided to slide in to support the original forgetful one. It's not a guess as the original one came back 35 minutes later and made hand signals at me to ask if we were now ready to order, which the other waiter gave the "ixnay" to as he had already served our appetizers. I'm not going to say "stay away" like many irate reviewers sometimes do, but I will say that some of what we experienced seems to match the small chinks in the armour of other higher rated reviews of the place, which leads me to believe there is something consistently under par about this place. When we got the bill, even though they had canceled the mixed grill, there seemed to be some made up extra Euros on there. Pane e Frivvole (bread and "frivolity") was supposed to be 1.50. We got charged 3 and when I asked the server said he told me it was for bread "and the table" (??). He explained that it was 1.50 per person for bread - no oil. That was DEFINITELY not explained nor was it written on the menu in either Italian or English. The crudites were listed as S.Q. and somehow came out to 7 euro...for a few pieces of fennel, a carrot cut in half, and 1.5 stalks of poorly cut celery?? When we left, there was a line-up, likely owing to Yelp I daresay, and the only thought I had in my head was "do I say something out loud or not about this?" - I think that would have been a jerk move to people who were already in line, but I guess Yelp is a good enough forum with different opinions, so make your own choice. At the time of this writing, the restaurant is still showing 4-stars on Yelp, so I guess try it and form your own conclusions. We'll be back to Rome, but we won't be back to Hostaria Romana. read more

After reading all the great reviews on Yelp I had our hotel concierge book us a table. We arrived early at 7.30pm and already people who had dropped in without a booking we're being turned away (it was a Tuesday night). Again, due to the reviews I has to try the spaghetti carbonara; it didn't disappoint and was the best I'd ever tasted; luscious and gold from the fresh eggs and the bacon in little crispy nuggets were to die for. My companion loved it too but was not happy with the large amount of seasoning - pepper in particular, however for me it was perfect. We then had the roasted baby suckling pig - one word - amazing ! The meat was so succulent it just fell off the bone and the skin so crisp. Definitely a meal to remember. My other two companions had the grilled prawns - delish, and the mixed grill - average but nice. Two of them followed with the tiramisu which they said was again average but nice. If in Rome, definitely visit this restaurant; but don't forget to make a reservation or you may be disappointed. Lisa read more

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Make a reservation before you go!!! The folks are kind enough to accommodate me and my wife. The ambience is nice, pay attention to the walls. We ordered Spaghetti with mussels and octopus, Fettucini with gorgonzola cheese and Lamb roman style. They started us off with some fried dumplings or such. Fettucini pasta is big hit and I had never had such and amazing pasta with no meat. Seafood spaghetti is very very salty, I am not sure if it's Italian thing or ours was not prepared well. The lamb is in my opinion is a flop unless someone tells me it should be dry and very salty like the one I got. However they finished off with some free biscotti which helped with all the salty feeling in our mouth. read more

Hostaria Romana - Spaghetti with seafood and fettucini with gorgonzola cheese - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

20 February 2012. I returned last night from a quick 4-night visit to Rome. I dined twice at Hostaria Romana (and I ate there back in 2010). It's one of my favorites in Rome. While it's a mixture of locals and tourists, the food is very good. My first night I ordered the 10 euro antipasti platter. You can check out what's being served, as it's all on display in the front dining area. I was shocked at how large the portion was!! I couldn't eat it all. Everything was delicious! The antipasti included: Mozzarella, fritatta, eggplant, zucchini, beans with onions and garlic, pickled mushrooms and artichokes, roasted red peppers, fried onion half topped with bread crumbs. you can have this as a meal or share with someone. I also had the roasted lamb with potatoes. With my meal I had a 1/2 bottle of white wine. I received complimentary biscotti so I ordered a glass of vin santo. I also received a shot of limoncello. Total bill: 38.80 euros. I had a good time chatting with two of the waiters and even the owner came over to see how I was doing. Warm up to the waiters and they warm up to you. My second night (18 Feb) at H. Romana started out a little disappointing, not because of the restaurant but the obnoxious and very loud tourists sitting behind me. They didn't give a crap about the other diners in the room. I should have asked to move. In any case, they finally left and I could enjoy the evening. The owner had greeted me warmly and the two waiters looked happy to see me. As much as I wanted the antipasti again, I knew it would be too much, so I skipped the starter and ordered the osso bucco (14 euros) along with a side of spinach (5 euros). While waiting, one of the waiters came by and was surprised I didn't have any food in front of me. I told him I was just waiting for my dinner. He came back a minute later with a small plate of antipasti (eggplant, pickled fish of some sort, and mushrooms and artichokes). I've made osso bucco before but this one was excellent! The meat was so tender you don't need a knife. I'll have to remember to cook mine longer. The spinach has been sauteed in olive oil, garlic, and salt. Also very good. This time I ordered a 1/2 liter of house wine. Total bill: 25.50. I'm heading back to Rome in November and will return to Hostaria Romana! read more

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Quaint restaurant with very friendly staff and an at home feeling. Portions were the largest we've had in Italy and the spaghetti carbonara was delicious! Highly recommend you try this place out but be sure to make a reservation first! read more

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The most incredible Carbonara you will ever is found here. Located a few hundred meters from the Trevi fountain and the main pedestrian location is Hostaria Romana. It looks like a side restaurant connected to some hostel but it really is on its own. It is a small mum-and-pop restaurant with several crammed rooms. It's always full and likely requires reservation. The minute you walk in you feel the authenticity of the restaurant and culture. You see old photos posted of the history of the restaurant along with old bottles of wine and liquor. It has been owned and run by the same family for the last few decades and have only gotten more popular. When arriving you are quickly seated but in a very tightknit space (this is how italians roll). The menu is pretty large but due to the popularity you'll find some of the items on the list not available. I ordered the Carbonara. But not just any carbonara, one that is made fresh and mixed right in front of your eyes. I've never seen so much egg yolk in a pasta ever. The portions are large and the food is always super hot coming out. Wine is cheap, especially house wine but you know what they say.,.. wine is cheaper then water in Europe. I also order the Roman style ox tail. It was simply ox tail stewed in a tomato based sauce. It was delicious but super messy and complicated to eat. Now I know what they mean by Roman style. You'll see a lot of "roman style" dishes out there. The staff were very friendly and definitely made you feel at home when you were there. I highly suggest going here when/if you do go to Rome. You won't regret it. I give it a 4 out of 5 and must visit. I'm just sad i will never find carbonara like this again. read more

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Went here on a Saturday night before heading out to campo for the night. No reservation, and it was busy, but we got lucky and scored a table right away. The server was very polite, spoke perfect English, and even called a cab for us at the end of our meal, as I asked if he could. Excellent ravioli, and the montepulciano wine was fantastic. All around a great experience, and tried this place because of the reviews on here (thanks, yelpers!) read more

Hostaria Romana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

When you find a good thing you have to stick with it. This is very true with Hostaria Romana and our family. We first experienced this Rome secret treasure back in 2005 when we visited Rome for the first time. Our experience then and our experience now have been nothing short of perfect. Pasta is in true Italian form all made fresh. The cheese presentation amazing. Nothing to criticize on food quality. Amazing. We shared a 25 th anniversary bottle of ornellaia on both occasions this visit. Fantastic super Tuscan. The staff was funny and attentive. Like having your grandfather serve you dinner. Amazing. When we return this spring a guarantee will be our visit to this gem. read more

Food was really good. The pasta carbonara seems to be the most popular thing. It was the perfect amount for two people to share as long as you get a main course. The waiters that work here are great. It was yummy. read more

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came here after feeling jet lagged the day after we arrived. We ventured out around 9pm and i had bookmarked this place. i must say that trying to walk in for dinner before 9 without a reservation is impossible. they will send you away and tell you the next available time for a table. that being said, arriving super late was perfect, we waited about 5 min for a table. yes it is cramped but the atmosphere of this restaurant is so classic Italian, definitely felt home-like. I esp bookmarked this place for all the reviews that stated the service was nice, and being in a foreign country where ordering food may be intimidating, it was definitely key. the greeter was super friendly and our server did not speak a lot of English but enough to get your order right, and was so friendly as well. you do get a sense of family here. So what we ordered: -filet steak: more fatty than a filet mignon but cooked and seared to perfection. served with roasted potatoes that my husband said were the best potatoes he ever had. and the meat was so tasty. I don't really eat red meat but i just had to try this one -carbonara: yeap all the hype for how pasta tastes in Italy was all in that one bowl! before they serve it, the server will crush fresh black pepper, add freshly grated cheese and toss it..heaven and the crispy large chunks of pancetta was to die for Tie this whole dinner with a nice bottle of house red wine and you have late night dinner the Italian way. I find that in Italy house wines are the cheapest route to go, and they are delicious! when ordering in Italy, pasta is actually considered the first course, and the meats are second. but just tell your waiter what you want and he immediately knew that was my entree. also when we ordered the wine, we forgot to say half a bottle, otherwise the whole bottle will be served and if you're a light weight like me, you will be buzzed! it's ok, adds to the romance and relaxation of a night in Rome. read more

We loved the food here so much that we went twice for dinner during our stay in Rome. It gets really busy, even on weeknights so best to make a reservation. It's not a fancy place but has a very lively ambience and the service was excellent. This restaurant was recommended to us by one of our hotel staff as that's where he goes for spaghetti carbonara and it was excellent, as was the seafood and the delicious artichokes which are currently in season. read more

Awesome food and service. The pasta is delicious and service was really good. Also I highly recommend the Italian cheescake! read more

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I don't get all the hype. The service was ok, the waiter spoke basic English which was a bonus. But we had mixed feelings about the food. House selection of antipasti was horrific, cheap oily and bland, tasted like deep fried a week ago. Ravioli with ricotta were ok, small plate though. The deserts were nice and they have a good selection of wines. Okish place, but not coming back! read more

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