I Vicini Bistrot

Came back for the 4th time after being in Rome again. I loved this place 10.9 years ago and again…read morelast night. 8 years ago. Last year for jubilee. And last night 4/16/26. The food. The ambience. The kind staff. All above par. Thank you again for helping with reservations. For the great food and the wine. If or when I come back. I'll be sure to stop by. God bless.

Made a reservation for my daughter's birthday so she could have pasta in a Parmesan cheese wheel…read more This restaurant delivered and everything was eaten. We ordered an assortment of steaks prepared in various ways, paired with some delicious wine. It was a lovely evening with great service. Make a reservation to be sure to get in. It is a smaller restaurant but cozy welcoming atmosphere.

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Great pasta.

Bar Ornelli

4.4(18 reviews)

4.1 km•Esquilino

This was the peak meal of our entire Italy trip! Delicious steaks, perfectly cooked! Staff was all…read morehelpful and friendly. We loved the wine cork ceilings, fairy lights, and clever angus heads adorning the walls.

They refused to accept our order because we all ordered pasta. They took our orders, and did not…read moremention anything while ordering but once we put in the orders and got our drinks they said "we cannot accept your order because you did not order a steak. We are a steakhouse so one of you must order a steak". So...we're going down the street to a pasta place and letting everyone else know. Ambiance is fine and everyone was very polite but the rule is ridiculous.

1.7 km•Testaccio, Ostiense

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Fillet

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Everything is themed

The Meat Market

5.0(1 review)

This is cool little meat market, the price are reasonable, and service was nice! I order a 30 days…read moreaging Burger was very tasty! If you are passing by the market then you should stop to check it out!

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Bull Steak

4.3(6 reviews)

2.2 km•Ostiense

I'm not a steak eater. But...this...this tight here was amazing!!!! The staff was accommodating to…read moreAmerican needs and continue asking if we needed anyone beyone closing - never rushing.

Horrible meal, whoever is cooking their steaks should never be allowed to cook Steak. My ribeye…read morecame out rare instead of medium rare, with no seasoning (Salt) on the steak, even after asking for it and for extra directly at the butcher when picking out our cuts. They use a flat top to cook the steaks with weights, also if you order a filet ( as my other half did) it will be butterflied no matter what thickness. I can't understand for the life of me why this place has so many good reviews. Staff was very nice even with all of the screw ups. But overall horrible experience.

Local Beer

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I Butteri

4.0(51 reviews)

5.9 km

Went there with friends who highly recommended this place and LOVED IT!!! We all had different…read moretypes of cuts, every single one was cut and cooked perfection. The fior di zuccha was delicious and their beer selection, although not big, was very satisfying. Everyone working there was so nice and the ambiance was what you could dream of. Perfectly perfect.

We tried to eat here multiple times not realizing that they didn't open until 7pm. We found them…read moreopen tonight and they did not disappoint. The arribiatta sauce with penne pasta was out of this world. The zuppoli was fantastic, the fried Cod was yummy!!! The steaks were among the best I've ever had and the atmosphere was exceptional and the whole evening was a real delight, topped off only by the great waiter who served us!!! Highly recommended this to any carnivores in Rome !!!

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Plenty of space.

Steak House - Fire Grill

4.5(4 reviews)

5.9 km•Eur

Went to this steak house with a large group, prices were very reasonable and the quality of the…read moremeats were superior. When ordering your meat you leave the table and goto a person that is like a butcher who will advise you on the cuts of meat. Once you have chosen your meat he cuts it from a slab and grills it. Some people in our group ordered pasta and there were no complaints. I also enjoyed the house made potato chips that they bring to the table once your steak arrives.

This place is amazing. You chose your cuts of meats and get ready to drool!!read more

Roadhouse Grill

3.1(12 reviews)

0.9 km•Trastevere

Roadhouse Grill stinks. Me and three buddies went here because we were missing some classic…read moreAmerican food. We had high expectations - the pictures looked phenomenal. Yet nothing tasted good. The steak salad couldn't have been more oily. My friends burger was simply awful. Nothing here tasted good. Don't waste your time here. And when I say don't waste your time here, I assure you you'll be saving an hour and a half. It took forever just to get our food and get the check. The service was so mediocre. This is worse than Outback or whatever American restaurant it is similar to. When in Rome, DO NOT COME HERE.

Closest thing to steak, ribs, and amazing Caesar salad you will ever get in Rome if you are craving…read moresome American food. Certain days they have discounts like Thursdays are half off all their burgers! And the Chicken Caesar salad is sooooooo good!

6.4 km•Torpignattara, Pigneto

Petto di pollo grigliato con insalata e scaglie di parmigiano

...Qualità superiore al prezzo!

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Trittico con caffè'

Mr. Manzo

5.0(1 review)

Vini

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Menù

Roadhouse Grill

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Mò Mò Republic

3.6(55 reviews)

1.0 km•Portuense

Remarkable experience! Well worth a quick taxi from anywhere in central Rome. Great food, drinks,…read moreand incredible ambiance!

The ambiance is so trendy and stylish that you'll be worried to spend much more, and appreciate the…read morefood much less. A whole villa to cater to your every appetite, you can't help admiring the architecture of the place. And when you seat down, you find an interesting menu with plenty of options, some of which are bold enough that you can't pass. Prosciutto&olive-wrapped mozzarella, with grilled veggies? A bit too salty, as is expected when you cook ham, but tasty. I also enjoyed the mini-fried-calamari, the right size and quantity to open up the stomach without becoming overwhelming. Portions are not overly generous but prices are also very moderate, you're really tempted to order away and then share with the rest of the table. Unless you're in the mood for pizza, because that's the exception that confirms the rule: incredibly large but thin, with the classic crispy border you can expect from Roman cuisine. The entrees are probably a better choice, with both seafood and meat creations. My grilled and breaded squid was light and delicious. The service is fast, with a smart button to push when you need to call the waiter, and they accept credit cards, but not Amex. All in all, always a pleasant experience, but I do tend to enjoy the ambiance more than the food itself. Eating outside in the terrace with the good season is an experience in itself, and the fact that the bar is well stocked doesn't hurt either.

Dal sito www.momorepublic.com

Esterno

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Alessandro R.

10 years ago

Siamo capitati in questo locale questo fine settimana e devo dire che sono rimasto molto soddisfatto. Un locale carino con personale simpatico, disponibile e premuroso da quando entri a quando esci. ( in pratica un servizio davvero difficile oggigiorno) I piatti sono qualcosa di straordinario! Un piccolo menù con dei prodotti di ottima qualità. Noi eravamo in 4 ed abbiamo preso tutti qualcosa di diverso per assaggiare e devo dire che tutti erano ottimi. È un posto che vale sicuramente la pena, se passate da Roma! read more

Alberto B.

10 years ago

Dopo una passeggiata al Pantheon, mia moglie ed io, ci siamo imbattuti in questo localino. Impatto promettente perche' accogliente e intimo quanto basta. Abbiamo assaggiato un tagliere di salumi e formaggi dal sapore d'alrri tempi, una insalata di mare da favola e una frittura di lattarini, verdure e calamaretti calda e croccante. Un calice di rosso coi salumi e uno di bianco col pesce. Complimenti a Andrea e Luisa gentilissimi e simpatici. Torneremo presto. read more

Paola B.

10 years ago

Un locale che gia frequentavo nella vecchia location Il nuovo locale e' davvero accogliente e la cucina a vista mi lascia incantata.... Vederli lavorare e creare questi piatti e' davvero affascinante Fra i nuovi piatti il mio preferito e' senza dubbio il polpo croccante anche se non posso che fare un applauso alla carbonara.. Ci vediamo presto read more

Alessandro P.

10 years ago

Il locale è un dentro/fuori molto particolare e accogliente; i proprietari sono molto gentili e competenti, i prodotti proposti sono di altissima qualità in ogni proposta, dalla terra al mare. Si può fare un aperitivo come una cena e ci si sente sempre coccolati e felici. Non è un posto economico e non deve esserlo! Da provare!!! read more

Madyson W.

10 years ago

Nell' esperienza con il mio compagno in questa piccola realta' in pieno centro Tanta passione buona musica e buon cibo hanno reso il pranzo davvero speciale Gli gnocchi con pistacchio e tonno sono da grido e il dolce della casa non lo dimentichero' mai... Bravi davvero read more

Mary C.

9 years ago

Best place to eat ever! Kid friendly and small so make a reservation before going. The staff was very friendly.

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