Il Piccolo Mondo

This was a good spot! We both decided to mix it up a little bit with more seafood based dishes and…read moreit paid off. It was pretty good, and the drinks were great as well. We liked the vibe outside but I wish we had sat inside instead, the inside was really cute!

One of the better pasta dishes I had while in Rome. Would liked to have tried some other dishes…read more My brother wasn't the biggest fan of his veal. Service was ok.

Amatriciana

Rigatoni and wine and beer. Amazing.

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Pasta and beer

Osteria Da Fortunata

4.0(1.3k reviews)

1.8 km•Centro Storico

This place is right in the square and busy which is good. There's nobody standing outside trying to…read moreget you in or menu's with pictures. As far as tourists restaurants go, this is a good one. The staff is awesome and fun. The food was really good. Some of the best we had in Rome. Gnocchi with Oxtail - Probably the best I ever had. The gnocchi definitely was. Not heavy at all. This place is a good choice if your looking at a bunch or restaurants and need to chose one, it's a good bet.

Have seen this Osteria during our past trips to Rome and finally decided to try it out. Had to wait…read morein line about 15 minutes and then we were seated. It was packed and stayed packed during our entire time while dining. And still a wait line when we left! And now I know why. The place has high energy. The wait staff hustles. The food we ordered was wonderful. The Cacio e Pepe and the lasagna were both equally as good while completely different. Highly recommend. The long lines move quickly.

Inside

Oxtails pasta dish

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Cantina e Cucina

4.5(794 reviews)

1.7 km•Centro Storico

The food was outstanding, as was the service. A cozy little…read moreplace tucked down a narrow street, you could call it a hole in the wall, but it actually is quite spacious. The waitstaff kindly advised us to wait so we had more space, and had very good suggestions for our meal. The food itself was delicious, and came in surprisingly large portions. I wasn't able to finish. A true gem tucked away in Rome.

Very good, tasty pasta. The workers there are busting their butts, and I appreciated it. The…read moreambiance is like a typical Italian restaurant. Tables are pretty close together, but the food is well worth it.

Indoor dining

Tiramisu

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Roasted lamb

44 Osteria Quarantaquattro

4.5(506 reviews)

0.6 km•Termini

My family had the pleasure of dining at 44 Osteria during the summer of 2023, and it was hands down…read moremy favorite meal in Rome. Everything about the experience was superb--from the attentive and friendly service to the exceptional quality of the food. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the level of excellence provided. Pastas were a real standout. Tiramisu was amazing. If we had stayed in Rome longer, we would have definitely gone back. I highly recommend 44 Osteria to anybody who loves food that is visiting the city!

Service was highly attentive and profoundly engaged…read more Mood was pleasant with dim lighting and music was pleasant. Could hear and be heard. The bread basket was delicious served warm with amazing crust. The pasta was a tad undercooked but was the best tasting sauce ever. The melon sauce entirely new and never seen of heard of before. They took "summer melon" which I was told was cantaloupe. It was cut into 1/8 inch teeny tiny cubes and simmered for a long time until very soft and the sweetness a little washed out. It was sooo good. The braised beef was cooked to perfection, the sauce was delectable and the sides were great. The mozzarella and tomato was amazing too. Perfectly seasoned and the tomatoes were conscientiously sliced. 1000% suggest this restaurant

Our restauran inside

Tipico carciofo alla giudia, carciofi romani d'eccellenza

44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Il nostro mini tiramisù caldo freddo, provatelo è la giusta quantità per chiudere il pasto e per la sua bontà ne sarete sorpresi.

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Il nostro mini tiramisù caldo freddo, provatelo è la giusta quantità per chiudere il pasto e per la sua bontà ne sarete sorpresi.

I Monticiani

4.6(36 reviews)

1.3 km•Monti

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One of the favorite places we ate in Rome. Not the absolute best food, but pretty close. Great…read morevariety of pasta and beef. Everything we ate was good, not one dud. Best thing was the personality of the place. The main guy is great and speaks like 5 languages. The atmosphere is excellent and the rest of the servers are attentive and pleasant. Great place.

The waiter was trying to be kind but the manager (?) an older, tall "gentleman" was very rude. He…read morebarked about there being no take-away when I didn't request or plan on it. I was trying to browse the menu for dessert but he was extremely unwelcoming. We didn't feel comfortable sitting there for concern of an altering of our personal dishes.

Cacio E Pepe

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Le Tavernelle

4.5(171 reviews)

1.2 km•Monti

The service here is so amazing and quick! The atmosphere of this restaurant is very clean,…read morewelcoming, and comfortable. Food is literally so delicious and every single meal I had was unreal. Totally recommend this restaurant!

Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

Inside dining area

Squid and seabass

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Interior restaurant

Sapori e Delizie

4.5(907 reviews)

1.7 km•Monti

The food is amazing. My brood of seven had several dishes (various pastas and salads), and even a…read morelasagna. No one was disappointed at all. Service was quick, friendly, and exactly what you'd expect from a little neighborhood spot in Roma where the locals eat. I'm also fairly certain the the child locked to his phone, munching on a plate of pasta was the chef's son (which earn a extra points for the family friendly vibe). Worth the walk.

Delicious food and exceptional service. The waitress went out of her way to accommodate us during a…read morebusy evening.

Cacio e Pepe Pasta

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Caprese

Da Enzo al 29

4.4(537 reviews)

2.3 km•Trastevere

A friend who had been to Da Enzo's told us the line was worth it and the pasta unforgettable…read more We arrived just after opening and were first in line, even though every table was already full. By the time we were seated, dozens of people were waiting behind us. We sipped an Aperol spritz and lemonade while we waited, chatting with fellow diners who raved about the restaurant. On a sweltering day, our kids were starting to struggle in the heat when the owner came outside and gave them mini pizzas breads. It was a thoughtful gesture that immediately made us feel welcome. Once seated, we ordered burrata, cacio e pepe, amatriciana pasta, pork chops, and fried artichokes. Everything was excellent, but the amatriciana was the standout--rich, savory, and unforgettable. The cacio e pepe was silky, the burrata fresh and creamy, the pork chops juicy, and the fried artichokes perfectly crisp. There's a reason people line up for Da Enzo. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere lively, and the hospitality remarkable. Without question, this was our best meal in Rome and one of our most memorable restaurant experiences.

Overall 7/10. My partner and I got the burrata and bread as…read morean appetizer, I would give it a 5/10. The tomatoes were fresh and juicy but the burrata was a bit thick (referring to the outer aspect). Also the bread was a bit tough. The amatriciana was good, but not worth a 2 hour wait in a line, 7.5/10. Pasta was perfectly al dente, but the sauce wasn't anything to die for. I think you can get a very similar possibly better pasta in Rome without the wait. My girlfriend got the gnocchi pasta, which she said was a 7/10. The gnocchi was great, but again the sauce wasn't anything special Tiramisu, 10/10. This was amazing. It was sweet without being overpowering. The ladyfingers weren't soggy, and had that strong espresso taste. I would come back here just for this dessert. Also if you don't like cramped spaces, probably not the best spot. I could hear the people next to me better than I could hear the person across me haha.

Cacio e pepe

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Special of the day

Tonnarello

4.2(634 reviews)

2.5 km•Trastevere

I had a wonderful dinner experience at Tonnarello in Rome. The restaurant has a lively and…read morewelcoming atmosphere that really captures the energy of Trastevere. Even though there was a bit of a wait, it was absolutely worth it once we were seated. The staff was friendly and attentive despite how busy the restaurant was. You could tell they were working hard to make sure everyone had a good experience.

We chose this restaurant because of its outstanding trip advisor rating (4.8 stars with over 4,000…read morereviews), so we were expecting an amazing meal. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the most disappointing meals of our trip to Rome. I want to start by saying the staff was wonderful--everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. We have absolutely no complaints about the service. The food, however, was very underwhelming. The Margherita pizza was undercooked, with dough that was still soft and not fully baked. The chicken dish tasted more like a simple stew and lacked flavor, and the lasagna was just average. Another red flag was that all of our food arrived within about five minutes of ordering, which made it seem like everything had been pre-made rather than freshly prepared. We rarely leave negative reviews, especially when the staff is so friendly, but we chose this restaurant specifically because of its exceptional reviews. I think it's only fair to share our honest experience so other travelers have realistic expectations. While the service was excellent, the food simply didn't live up to the reputation.

Outside

Oxtail meal

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Carbonara

Al Forno della Soffitta

4.6(306 reviews)

0.9 km•Termini

It was a positive Yelp review that lured us to choose this restaurant for our first night meal…read moreafter traveling from USA. So, I felt that I owed a review of my own in appreciation. Being new to Rome, and having walked 20k steps on our first day, there are an abundance of options a for dining. We wanted something classically Rome nearby to our hotel. The Yelp review of this restaurant was sufficiently positive to entice us. Being American, we appreciate the earlier-than-customary dining options. We arrived at 6pm without a reservation. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is intimate and very well staffed. The wood fire oven is front-and-center and the fresh mozzarella is prominent in display. We ordered a bottle of wine ... all options are very fairly priced. This is nice. We started with a Greek salad to share. It was unlike any American Greek salad ... and a really delight. It is early June but the tomatoes and peppers were ripe and crisp and really fresh. My wife ordered the Marguerite pizza; I opted for the Gorgonzola pizza (the effusive review on Yelp was compelling). Both were solid. We appreciate the thin crust and the crisp edged. The center of both, however, was doughy and somewhat undercooked. Looking around ... the restaurant was over 50% full even at this early hour. Most were Americans. We saw a good number of diners with pasta dishes ... and none were left unfinished. Sadly, we don't have any comparisons to weigh (yet). So, I cannot affirm any "best of" citations, it this is certainly a solid trattoria/pizzeria. The staff are attentive and the food served hot and fresh.

Super pizza place with a lot of other great stuff on the menu…read more I looked with envy at the other tables who were enjoying spectacular plates of spaghetti with mussels. * * * That said, my pizza was a grand slam home run. Many of their pizzas are quite elaborate With all sorts of exotic ingredients. I went super simple. Gorgonzola. Mozzarella. That's it. Just enough Mozzarella to cut the Gorgonzola and make for a good melt. * * * If you have never had a gorgonzola pizza, you have never lived. Just sayin'. * * * P.S. My lovely wife got a Norwegian salmon pizza. The Norwegian salmon was stacked up high on her pizza As if she was in the World Series of Poker and she was a big winner. I have never seen so much salmon on one plate. After our meal, I made a discreet phone call to the Norwegian embassy in Rome asking them if they still had any salmon left. The woman at the embassy assured me the Norwegian salmon supply was fine. That surprises me given all the salmon that was on my wife's pizza.

Pizza oven

Pizza

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