So happy we stopped to eat at this restaurant! We got a lovely outdoor table for 4, and were greeted almost immediately by the owner who welcomed us to his "home"! The outdoor space was small, like most places in Rome, but I felt very comfortable and we had plenty of room. We were given two plates of pasta on the house to try while we decided on our meals. I had the white pizza with mushroom, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. One of the best pizzas I've ever eaten! Everything was perfect, from the thin, crispy crust, to the delicious melty cheese. When it was time for dessert we asked for the menu but one of the other servers said he was the menu and explained every dessert to us! My daughter got the tiramisu which she said was the best she's ever had! I went with the pistachio cream cake which was amazing. The owner explained that the cannoli recipe has been in his family for generations, so my husband tried that one! The owner also gave the kids lollipops and then asked for my husband's phone so that he could show us the best ice cream place! This meal was a great experience, from the service, atmosphere, entrees and dessert, everything was fantastic! read more

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The food was delightful. I had the fried calamari. It was so fresh and expertly prepared. We have this in the United States, but nothing like the authentic dish made in it's country of origin. Our server was very friendly and brought a small table outdoors for us when he could tell we were disappointed about no open outdoor tables. We loved the ambiance. We were disappointed to find them closed today (Sunday) but understood. I was going back for round 2 of the calamari. Not sure if they were just closed for lunch or for the day. read more

Definitely stop by for a litter of wine and stay for a while there is a gentleman there that makes you want to stay.

Fantastic food at a reasonable price. We had lunch then came back for dinner the next day. Owner has been in the restaurant / food business his entire life. Pizzas are the best we have had in Italy. We had ravioli, spaghetti and a vegetable couscous plate that was phenomenal. The owner makes his own pasta. Just can't say enough about this jewel. If back in Rome, I will be back. read more

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Fantastic casual food with friendly service. Highly recommend their cacio e pepe and all their antipasti selections. Just short walk from the Garden of Villa Borghese but not packed with tourists. read more

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The local, hidden gem you need to go to. The food was so reasonably priced but the quality of it outweighed any "cheap" reservation I had. I ordered the Cacio e Pepe, Neopolitana Pizza, tiramisu, and a bottle of Barberesco wine. Filipo was a hoot. He had a great attitude, swift service, and really enhanced our experience with his history and stories. The ambiance was casual, cute, perfect for an impromptu bite to eat! read more

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We went to this restaurant last night on our first night in Rome and it was just perfect! The house wine and food were all so delicious. We had the bucatini, bolognese, and tagliatelle with mushroom/sausage. For dessert, we had a lemon custard tart that was amazing! What made the experience truly special was the owner. He was so kind and funny, and let my four year old push the buttons on his device to order. He explained that he got in at 5 am everyday to make all the desserts fresh every morning. It was a truly wonderful experience and a great way to kick off our trip. The prices were also very reasonable and it felt very authentic since there were several Italian families there as well. I'd highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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This restaurant is a great place to eat, Filippo, the owner greeted us with a welcome to his home, he seated us and immediately was making us comfortable and suggesting his great food. We live in Palm Springs,Ca and the is not cheap, but here dinner for four with wine, dessert and few other add on's our bill was less than €100 euros. Couldn't believe it read more

My husband and I came to eat at this restaurant on our first night in Italy and the first impression with Phillipio was excellent! He was very kind and gave his best recommendations of the food! We tried each he recommended and he did not disappoint! My husband and I stopped by for dinner again on our last vacation night just because we enjoyed our first experience and the delicious food! Out of all the restaurants we tried in Italy, this was a favorite hands down! Don't miss this one! read more

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Service was excellent. We were told if we ordered pizza it would by a slice but got the whole pie. Ordered tiramisu. Excellent. This is a modest priced jewel for pizza, salads and pasta. Just know the " no smoking" signs are apparently for inside seating only. We choked on smoke outside. I guess the genpop never got the memo that smoking kills. Go here. You will like it. read more

The food was delicious, plentiful, and reasonably priced. The owner was friendly and very helpful, you feel like your at dear friend's home when you dine here. We sat outside and met others who were enjoying their experience. read more

If you find yourselves northeast of the Spanish Steps, do yourself a favor and eat here. It's on Via Lombarda right outside Hotel Garda. We were here 5 nights and ate 3 dinners and one breakfast here (stayed at Hotel Garda). The food is fantastic, prices reasonable, and the owner is charming and friendly with all of the guests. By our second visit, our 17 year old was letting him choose his meal with no restrictions because he trusted him that much! read more

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Amidst the hundreds of restaurants in Rome, this little, casual, eatery offers "something for everyone! The ,menu is broad and deep - starters include large salads, soups (more later) and a full menu of bruschettas. I tried the tomato and basil - and was impressed. The toast thick and well toasted, but not burnt. Lots of the flavorful tomato topping. The soups are a draw - the vegetable soup had a rich chicken broth with lots of veggies, spinach, onions, celery, carrots, zucchini and carrots. The pasta y fagiole was very tick with lots of pasta - and a different bean each day. Mine had lentils as the base. Quite tasty - and filling. The pizza was ok - nothing special to write home about. However, the different pastas were quite nice. Service was quick and friendly; at lunch time, everyone was able to get in and out quickly and easily. However, we never felt rushed. So, for a nondescript little place, it was excellent. read more

Food is so so good!! The Lasagna was home made and fresh! He told me he made it in the morning pizza so so good I loved the crisp to it. read more

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Wonderful! Great food great drink and best waitress:) gave us free pastries at the end read more

Il Fiammifero Strano - Wonderful!!! Best waitress and great food and drinks:) - Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

First dinner on this trip to Rome with the family and it did not disappoint. We sat outside because it was a perfect night for it, but the air conditioned dining room looked comfortable as well. Our waiter (seemed like the only one waiting tables) had a great personality but also gave us the ok to "tell him to shut up" if we chose. I assume he was the owner because he spoke of coming in early to make the specials, and said he made desserts himself. The caprese was nice, but everyone really loves their pasta dishes (cacio I pepe, carbonara, and a special with onions and tomato sauce in a Parmesan bowl). The pizza is also great. We intended to order main entrees but were too full, but we did get a pizza to go, and ended up coming back and getting some for lunch the next day. So good. The dessert, whoever makes it, was special as well. The kids got cookies (just delivered "special" on the house), while we also got tiramisu and a cannolo. All amazing. We would love to come back if we get the chance but recommend to all. read more

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Stopped into Il Fiammifero Strano after arriving in Rome. Philipo (sp?) -the owner- was so kind and friendly. The food was amazing. One of the best meals my husband and I have had in Europe over our two weeks being here. We shared the bruschette original, anchovies and burrata, and I had the tonnarelli and he had the carbonara. The carbonara was rich and decadent and the tonnarelli cacio e Pepe was everything you hope for in a cacio e Pepe and more. The owner really does create a sense of community with his customers and he treated us with some of his homemade pastries at the end of our meal. I feel like this restaurant could be a home for any traveler on their first visit or their return to Rome. Definitely sensed from the ambiance that locals enjoyed being here, were known by all who worked there, and that it was a neighborhood spot beloved by all. read more

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Food was fresh and superb. We ordered the refreshing cheese and pears plate, pizza and had a delicious lite dessert made of fruit and crispy dough, similar to baklava. The service was impeccable. They made us feel very welcome. This is a must try for the all around experience of the friendliness of Rome. read more

Owner took order, menu in italian and english. Fresh pasta, friendly service. Bruschetta, lasagna, tagliano all outstanding. Three of us shared an appetizer, each had our own entree, plus water for under 60. Highly recommended. Indoor and outdoor seating, clean, service was timely. read more

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This is the best restaurant in Rome. The food is fresh and delicious. We went to it two days in a row it was so good. We had a variety of dishes, all of which were amazing. The service and attention we received was top notch. read more

The food is amazing, you can look up best pizza and find places that are good but truly I went through Italy the past 4 weeks and this is BY FAR THE BEST. The atmosphere is amazing especially if you run into the owner. All the pasta is home made that day, the owner gets to the restaurant at 5am everyday to start making and cooking the pasta for the day. All around BEST RESTAURANT I HAVE BEEN TO IN ALL OF ITALY!! read more

Amazing spot! Cacio Peppe pasta and artichoke olive pizza were the highlights, along with the owner Felipo! Gratzie for the hospitality! Absolute hidden gem read more

Best place in the neighborhood to get fresh pasta and homemade desserts. Philippi is there every day making all the pasta and welcoming each guest. Wonderful experience, true Italian hospitality and cuisine. read more

Many restaurants in Italy don't have WiFi and since we had limited data, we were easily persuaded by any restaurant with free WiFi such as here. We ordered the BRUSCHETTA to share. Guess what? It came on one piece of bread. How are we supposed to share this? Sigh. It was only tomatoes too, no basil. Average at best. I'm not sure if al dente pasta means something different in Italy, but the pasta here was undercooked. The CARBONARA flavor was pretty good though. No complaints there. Does anyone know if al dente pasta is different in Italy? I would love to know! read more

Great pizza and house salad. Pizza was crisp and salad was fresh. Here on Easter Sunday, it wasn't too busy. read more

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This place is fantastic, but tip, get salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and black olives. We sat outside and it was great, great service and the pizza and tomatoes were lovely. The flavor is great! read more

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My husband and I were looking for a good trattoria close by to our hotel and happened to stumble on this place. We ate outside and were so pleased with the service and food. Our waiter and his wife were so friendly and attentive, it was very nice. We ordered the Minestrone soup, bruschetta, spaghetti al Pomodoro, and a Margarita pizza. We cleared everything on our plates! The bruschetta was amazing with high quality olive oil, great bread, a pinch of salt, a bit of garlic flavor. This is a type of flavor that we have never experienced before. The spaghetti al Pomodoro was an excellent portion size and the sauce was excellent. Lastly, the pizza was great as well with very high quality cheese and a great crust. Most of all, the hospitality was great and we really enjoyed eating here. read more

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I had a wonderful dinner here last week. After exploring Rome for a couple of days with my friend K., I picked this place for dinner for a Saturday night. We ordered bruschetta with mozzarella as an appetizer to share, 1 liter of the red (house) wine, the steamed mussels to share as well as the spaghetti with meat sauce for my friend and the fettuccine with scampi for me for mains. The food was just great. We loved everything. The house wine was also quite good and with 10€ for that 1L, it was pleasantly affordable. We also liked the service: Someone was there when needed, but they didn't hover at all. We had no complaints here. We had a table outside, so I can't comment on the seating inside - however, a small bathroom upgrade might not be the worst idea. ;) No biggie though since everything else was amazing. :) read more

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We came to dinner our first night in Rome and found this amazing restaurant! The owner is very friendly works so hard making all fresh delicious food! Highly recommend! House wine is delicious. Tiramisu excellent. read more

My husband and I stayed in Rome for an anniversary vacation in the summer of 2017. On our first morning, we left our hotel and explored the neighborhood. After wandering around for about twenty minutes, we decide to stop for coffee and a croissant at this little outdoor cafe, Il Fiammiafero Strano. The waiter was super friendly and the food was delicious. There was a family with two small children seated next to us and the kids were so well behaved. The mom had a hat (you can just see it on the table to the far right) that I fell in love with but it would be Saturday before I bought my own. I would definitely recommend this cafe! We sat outside and felt so European. read more

Just a simple place to eat .... Food is good and service is good If you just want a reasonable place to eat this will be the place ? Nothing fancy read more

The food here was delicious, authentic, and not overpriced. We were welcomed with open arms, they are accommodating to those that speak English and their menu was provided in both languages. The service was prompt and friendly. We were never rushed nor bothered, and the food, goodness... I could go on and on about the food, just an amazing feast for both our eyes and stomachs. I was glad that this was our first Italian meal when we arrived in Rome, I would come here again if I ever get the pleasure of returning. read more

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Average food at ok prices. The salad we ordered had arugula on top but the super cheap lettuce underneath. With that being said, it was fresh and tasted good. My buddy liked her bruschetta but said it wasn't anything special. read more

This is a humble mom and pop style restaurant. The food reminds me of a home cooked meal more than restaurant style food. The owner was so sweet. The employees were hard working. The meal left me wanting to go home and eat any meal my mom cooks for me. read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant on our way back to our hotel after a long trip to Assisi. We liked it so much that we returned a few nights later! The waiters are extremely friendly and attentive, there is a menu with a great deal of variety and the food is very tasty. I had the best bolognese sauce I've ever had had some of the best cabanara. I'm sort of drooling as I write this review... Their soups were also very tasty. If you saved room for dessert, they have a great variety of gelato flavors. The best part is that they have some of the more affordable prices, especally in the area of Via Lombardia (a rather upscale area). I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Really affordable street food and a friendly staff. Order from the menu and avoid recommendations or your price will triple. Great place for casual food and drinks. read more

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Really inexpensive but you pay for what you get. The food is decent, but the service is pretty slow and you gotta watch you for the extra service charge they'll add to your bill. The waiter tacked on a 3€ service fee for subpar service which was too much in my opinion. read more

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We traveled to Europe for 16 days and stayed in Rome for 3 days and this place had the BEST food out of all the places we tried!! Lasagna is my favorite food and their lasagna is to die for !! The waiter was very accommodating attentive and kind.. we did not encounter many other people who gave kind service. The waiter offered dessert and coffee and we said yes .. greattt decision ! It was so so good. Once we saw they were closing we ordered lasagna to go to eat later in the day. Thank you for the great food and great service which in those days of traveling were appreciated more than you can imagine !! read more

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You'd be surprised, but this place had great gelato! The chocolate was great and my husband loved the cheesecake. Close to the hotel, easy walk and quick service. We didn't have dinner, just gelato, but it was great! read more

Honestly, this was probably my favorite place throughout our entire trip of Italy! Even though we did get a burger, which is of course American, their pasta was some of the most delicious pasta I've ever tasted! Whenever I come back to Rome, I will definitely be visiting here again, especially more than once, as we did on our most recent trip. The service was excellent as well, they really care about their customers read more

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