Our first stop in Rome was Da Augusto in Trastevere, because obviously, bread and cacio e pepe are…read morelife's cure and you're in Rome so bring on the carbs. This cozy local gem made spinach and ricotta ravioli doused in cacio e pepe sauce, and somehow still served us with smiles even though we showed up late. Add in a caprese salad from tomatoes picked that day, and you've got a perfect first meal in Rome.

This was by far the worst restaurant we have tried on our trip. The service was awful, and the food…read morewas mediocre. We ordered meals with sides that they asked us to choose from only for our food to come out without them. When we asked they looked at us like we asked them for their first child and said "no more" then scurried away. Didn't offer from what they had available or even apologize. Save your money and your time! The ambiance is chaotic and you will feel rushed from start to finish of your meal.

In the Monti neighborhood, a charming walk from our hotel brought us to Taverna Urbana…read more The food in Rome is all pretty fantastic, and Taverna Urbana is right up there. It's a small place on a neighborhood street. Not a lot of traffic. We ate outside. At first there were water misters going to cool folks off. Then when it got later , they turned off not sure why. Servers were all nice & helpful. Spoke English. Bread was served in a small paper bag. My husband had the ravioli with tomatoes which was very good. I had cacio e Pepe but opted not to have the table side creation (4 euro more) , though we did see someone else having that. Dessert - best dessert ever! Torta Della Nonna - flaky shortbread crust, lemon curd, almonds/hazelnuts. Raspberry sauce.

For whatever reason I'm thinking of Anton Ego's monologue from "Ratatouille" and his review of…read moreeating Remy's dish. The review reflects on the nature of criticism: Ego muses that the harshest criticism can be entertaining, but ultimately worthless compared to the act of creation itself. This applies to the meal I just finished. I seem to have eaten endless versions of typical Roman trattoria, osteria etc. whilst in Rome but nothing like the meal I had at Taverna Urbana. The Caccio e pepe is prepared at table side and was excellent. Overall the service was excellent and the price reasonable.

tl;dr excellent traditional Roman cuisine meets exceptional service, so you are sure to feel right…read moreat home in this family-run trattoria The Roman pasta scene is dominated by four quintessential pasta dishes -- Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Gricia -- and each is served at any of the countless trattorias around Rome. While plenty of these places are unabashed tourist traps, others are true diamonds in the rough. Finding the gems can be challenging -- so I was relieved that our host in Rome invited us to one of his favorite family-run spots: La Pace del Palato. Just blocks from the Piazza Navona, La Pace makes its home on a slightly sleepy side street. Inside, cool bright colors pop out directly from the walls. Plaster meets exposed brick in a wavy pattern across the walls, themselves only decorated with shelves of wine. Metal stars hang down from the high ceilings. Muted jet-black chairs are pressed up to the lightwood tables, each decorated with a dumbbell-shaped lamp. Just days in advance, I secured a reservation for weekend dinner. The proprietor Renato didn't speak any English, but he was fluent in hospitality. As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel at home, and the staff joked with us like family throughout the meal. Our meal kicked off with two complimentary antipasti: a flavor-packed, Aperol spritz-inspired amuse bouche and a smoky roasted eggplant salad. After that, our group gravitated toward the "Roman Tradition" selection of the menu: classic Roman pastas. My favorite was the excellent Mezzemaniche alla Carbonara. Despite the deep yellow sauce, the flavor was rich and peppery rather than egg-dominated. I also loved the Rigatoni alla Amatriciana for its particularly tomato-forward sauce and plentiful pork. But don't sleep on the generously-sauced Ravioli (prosciutto, ricotta, and thinly-sliced proscitto) or the melt-in-your-mouth Stringozzi alla Gricia (cacio e pepe enhanced by guanciale). Across all of the pastas, my only criticism was that the pork could have been more consistently crispy; otherwise, the textures and flavors were excellent. We completed our meal with a tiramisu -- it is a testament to La Pace that we downed the dessert despite our already-full bellies. Our bill worked out to just over $100 -- on par with some of our least memorable meals in Paris. La Pace del Palato literally translates to "the peace of the palate", and the name couldn't be more apt. This was our final restaurant on a whirlwind trip through Italy, and everything about this meal satisfied. For Roman classics done right, look no further than Renato's humble cucina.

This is my number 1 fav restaurant in Rome. If you wanna have the best food experience you have to…read morego here. Everything it's exquisite from food , to wine ,to ambiance, to staff . It's a mix between the Italian old cuisine to the new one. The variety of wine that they serve it's in a perfect symphony with the variety of the food. Renato the owner and his family they gonna make you feel so special that you would like to have dinner always there. The ambiance it's intimate and typically Italian style. You're welcome.

While in Rome, my husband and I made a reservation for 19:30 at Dal Bolognese. Upon arrival, we…read morewere warmly greeted by the friendly staff. The restaurant was nearly empty, with only one other table occupied by a father and son. To our surprise, we were seated right next to them, despite the abundance of open tables. When we asked to be moved to a more private spot, we were informed that the restaurant was fully booked for the evening. Sure enough, within about 30 minutes, the tables were filled! The atmosphere was romantic, quaint, and quiet - perfect for a cozy dining experience. My husband ordered the sea bass filet and I ordered the bolognese tortellini, which was hands down one of my favorite meals in Rome! My husband loved the bolognese but found the sea bass too fishy and thought it didn't pair well with the vegetables on his plate. I happily disagreed and finished both his fish and the veggies. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with delicious food and a charming ambiance. Highly recommend making a reservation!

After consuming all the cacio pepe and carbonara we could eat, we decided to shift gears and head…read moreto Dal Bolognese for other italian options. Our concierge at the St. Regis was able to secure us a last minute booking on our final night and we were definitely grateful. The interior and diners were a little more "refined" than the osterias/tavernas we visited so I felt a smidge underdressed. Definitely a place for locals, our waiter spoke english. Service was great-helpful with suggestions, light hearted jokes-it really added to the experience. Food was outstanding. Obviously, I had to get the bolognese and it didn't disappoint. Rich and flavorful, I couldn't put the fork down. Same went to perfectly cooled veal cutlet. If hungry, don't miss out on the carpaccio. Prepared with cold smoked beef, it was a great additional flavor component. Reservations can be hard to come by but highly recommended.

The food here is phenomenal, probably the best restaurant in this very central area of Rome. We had…read moredifferent pastas, the amatriciana and the carbonara. Both were absolutely amazing, freshly made pasta with phenomenal, tomato sauce, and really fresh, balanced ingredients. We also had thethe Fried zucchini flour appetizer, which was amazing, and a pear salad, which was fantastic. The wine list is to die for, and the waiter recommended a wonderful Wine, a nebbiolo that is not so known. I deducted two stars, however, for what I can only describe as racism by the management. They turned away a Chinese family when they were clearly multiple tables available outside. And then immediately afterwards, give them to White families who had no reservations. It was really unbelievable. And reading other reviews, I can see that this is a pattern. They need to fix this.

Recommended by the hotel, which happened to be nearby. They told me this is not only by tourists…read morebut also locals' favorite. Reservation is necessary. We went there for a lunch after checking in the hotel. No table available,, but told the manager that we would wait. It took half hour wait time but we came back. I read it somewhere that good carnabora can be determined by how they cook pancetta. Should be crispy. Also the sauce was not watery. It was a great meal. So glad to have had a great meal. Service is great! We actually had carbonara at a different, also highly rated rea today but theirs carbonara was not as great as this place.

Really cute and cozy place that I recommend! Awesome food, we had the Spaghetti Bolognese. Our…read moreserver was also super friendly and funny and the ambiance was nice.

We randomly found Le Streghe after our tour of Vatican City, looking for a lunch spot with outdoor…read moreseating to take advantage of the perfect weather--and THIS is where I was treated to one of the two best pasta dishes i've ever had. This one, surprisingly, did not feature even the slightest hint of red sauce. The restaurant itself is pretty small and there are only a handful of tables outside, which is likely the most they could put out there since the street was so narrow that the cars were driving by just a few feet away from us. I had a gigantic, ice cold Peroni (hit the spot) and we each had a salad, the insalata mista and the rughetta con pere e parmigiano. Both salads were excellent, and the perfect appetizer for our cacio e pepe, which was absolutely insane. I could never have imagined legitimately three ingredients (salt, pepper, cheese) plus perfectly al dente homemade pasta tasting so good. I've never tasted pasta like this at home, ever--it was one of my two favorite dishes in Rome, without question. We ate every single noodle, and used bread to get the rest of it. A quick eye might have thought the bowl was already cleaned and ready to be put away. I saw cacio e pepe on most menus in Rome, but this simple dish would be best had at Le Streghe. I honestly don't think we'll ever be able to order this back home because it, like most things, won't taste the same. That's okay, we'll just have to come back.

everything is perfect, from the moment we walked in it is great pleasure. we felt VIP…read more thank you all

This was our first meal in Rome due to location of our hotel. Not a bad meal but nothing that…read moreoverwhelmed us. I got fettuccini with meat sauce and wife had fettuccini with marinara. Both good but it didn't wow us. My advice, come here if it's convenient but don't go out of your way.

Forbes 100 spot!…read more The food was amazing!!!! The best cheese lasagna I've ever had. The serving was huge and yet after I swallowed it all, I did not feel gross! It was truly life changing. Can't eat Stouffers anymore! The location I believe was either a jail back in the day, or at least is was an administrative office for a jail. I think. It had a dungeon feel to it, but a pretty cool one though. The service was great! Very attentive and very easy to communicate with. It is off the main sites path but it's worth it and close enough to walk off the food to get to next major site. If I make it back to this place I'm for sure coming back.

I found this restaurant on google maps. We were lucky enough…read moreto get the only available table during lunch. We were seated right away. There were several large parties of 8-18. It seems like a hidden gem known only by the locals. I opted for the Burette with Ricotta and honey. The cheese was creamy and flavorful and worked well on the homemade bread. I thought the cut of meat with Parmesan cheese was excellent, but the steak was a tad chewy. The ravioli with ricotta with basil best I have ever tasted. The flavors are hard to describe, but an orgasmic experience comes to mind.