Authentic Italian food at very reasonable prices - I come here every year and regardless where I…read morestay, this restaurant is always visited

Nice, tiny little spot with absolutely the best service. It has a small menu but delicious…read moreoptions. I had a lovely glass of Chardonnay, another had a glass of Merlot, yum. At our table we had lasagna, risotto and gnocchi. Everything was delicious, they also presented us with small squares of dark chocolate for a treat.

After shopping at Porto Portese, we walked to this Testaccio neighborhood to taste their blueberry…read morerisotto among other items. We arrived as soon as they opened, and the Chef was very friendly and offered some samples of cheese including his burrata, which was incredible! Everything we sampled was delicious! We felt so special because we were the only ones there when it opened and it felt like we had a personal chef! The blueberry risotto and pasta were worth the walk over here! Loved this place! The ambiance was incredible!

We stayed at a hotel near by and the front desk staff recommended this place. We arrived there…read morearound 10:00pm but there were still many customers. Ordered two dishes: seafood egg spagetti (sorry I forgot the exact name of this dish) and rigatoni with smoked pork, mussels and goat cheese. Both of them tasted really fresh and yummy; especially love those chewy rigatonis! Besides, they also have English menu, so just ask for it :)

This restaurant is very authentic! The owners were very nice and super helpful at recommending what…read moreis best to order! They let us come in even though they were close to closing time which is commonly at 4pm. Very delicious pasta; I ordered the carbonara and it was to die for! I would definitely recommend coming here and I myself will be coming back!

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.

orderd the italian doc pizza and it was good. we wanted to come here to try some real itilain, me…read moreand lizzy were over here she had a ball.

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.

Delicious food and great service! The ingredients were fresh and the food came out quickly.read more

Paolo and Massimo are the real deal…read more If you're lucky enough to get a table at Hosteria Antica, you're in for much more than an incredible meal. You'll enjoy their family-style hospitality, hear stories that bring the region to life, and experience the warmth that makes Italy so special. The food is outstanding, but don't stop there--take in the culture, the history, and the flavors that have been passed down through generations. Every dish feels authentic, every recommendation is made with pride, and every moment feels like you're part of the family. A truly memorable experience and one of the highlights of our time in Italy.

Paulo is awesome, that's the first order of business. This man made my boyfriend and I feel like…read morefamily. The romantic atmosphere was divine. We sat outdoors and enjoyed appetizers and a bottle of Chardonnay recommended by our fabulous server. I usually don't love that white variety, however, things always taste better in Italy! For dinner we tried the house specials. They were unique but tasty. Authentic and true to tradition. The chicken and the lasagna. I will come here every time I find myself in Rome now.

You walk up, and the first thing you see is someone's Nonna making fresh pasta in the window, and…read morethat is probably all you need to know as far as whether you should eat here! This place was a treat. Yes, it's hot in the summer. Yes, it's crowded and popular. But also yes, the food makes it all worth it. I had the oxtail pasta at the recommendation of the waiter (and a couple Peronis to drink, ofc). This is slow cooked oxtail that just serves to bring even more flavor to the hearty tomato sauce, ladled over the aforementioned thick homemade pasta... and plenty of it. Served of course with fresh bread and regional olive oil and vinegar, what better? We actually had plenty of attentive service here, and it was honestly the only time a tip was ever mention in our whole time in Italy. This young man earned it. As I mentioned before, it's hot inside. There is air conditioning according to my eyes, but you couldn't feel it making any kind of difference between all the people, the kitchen, and the absolutely stifling temperatures of a Roman summer.

Very small and quaint with outdoor seating. This was our last meal in Rome and would be up there…read morewith one of the best meals we had. We ordered the oxtail pasta dish and the bolognese. Please please please do yourself a favor and order the oxtail pasta (not sure of the name on the menu) but it was delicious. It was also served with an abundance of oxtail. They did not skimp on the portion size. All of their pasta is fresh made and rolled in the restaurant. We also fell in love with the orange soda that was served. We have been on the hunt for it since our return.

Walked up here for some lunch before visiting the Basilica San Paolo, and had a wonderful meal. Was…read moregreeted and whisked inside on a hot day, had better pasta than we had closer to the center of Rome, and felt truly cared for. If you're looking for a place where locals eat, this is it!

Is a friendly restaurant .. all the food have just the perfect portion and is just so enjoyable to…read moreeats there the stuff on the kitchen are so wonderful and humble people I see this restaurant all the time in the USA and I soon. I arrive to Roma I went there to eats that wonderful food the owner Christian he is a love . I will be back if I come back to ita

We went here after touring the Catacombe San Sebastiano. The restaurant had attractive surroundings…read moreand good food. I don't speak Italian, so I don't know what we ordered. It tasted like very tender chicken paprika. It is conveniently located right across the street from the catacombs and up a curving, well-landscaped driveway.

Not good. Guy behind the bar was very rude and was more interested in the tv than his client.read more

Ottimo ambiente, per nulla rumoroso. Cucina con Sapori raffinati e ben bilanciati. Porzioni…read morecorrette.

I just moved to the neighborhood and this was the first restaurant I tried. I arrived just before…read more8pm and there was no one around. There were plenty of awards listed on the door and the prices seemed reasonable so I felt like I was avoiding a tourist trap. However, given that I look Asian, I stood out like a sore thumb as I was surrounded by Italians, some speaking English but most speaking Italian. My waiter was great; however the other waiters seemed to be laughing that I was sitting alone for dinner, which maybe is a faux puax in Italy, and does not account for business persons traveling alone. When asked for recommendations on dessert, they stated the tiramisu, which was very good. Next time, I will try something else. They did try to push some alcohol on me as "authentic" so I don't think they realized that I was not looking for tourist stuff, but just good stuff. They didn't speak English that well so when I asked for leftovers to be packed up, they did not. My waiter promptly took care of that and asked packed up the delicious bread. I don't think having the boss around helped their nerves. But as for the actual food, it was quite food and reasonably priced. The octopus salad was quite good, with the fresh octopus cooked nicely--not chewy at all. I could have just eaten that because the portion sizes were so large but had already ordered the fish pasta so that was really good--pasta al dente with fresh fish, tomatoeS and olives!