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    L'Archetto

    3.6 (125 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    L C.

    Finally getting around to posting a review for one of our favourite super informal pasta restaurants close to Trevi Fountain. It is slightly strange to eat in a lane with cars passing by your chair, but this type of restaurant is typical of old Rome. Our family makes a point of dining here each trip to Rome, at least once, as the pasta is pretty good and they can accommodate a large group if you call ahead - we are often 12-14. Cacio e Pepe, spaghetti bolognese, saltimbocca, pizza - all good. Like many places in Italy the service is hit and miss, we've had both good and fair experiences here, but this is not fine dining. The food will not disappoint.

    Overly salty cacio e pepe. Plastic cups for wine in picture :(
    Azbel G.

    I don't like bashing places. I like to give my full honest review as a foodie. Overall experience here was a 2.5/5. Taste: 3/5 was about 50/50. My sister's mushroom pasta was amazing. However I had the cacio e pepe that was way too salty almost inedible. Probably the worst thing I ate during my entire trip to its Italy. Service: .5/5 There was no friendliness or greeting. Simply, "you want to eat? Sit here ok." We ordered their house wine which I would not recommend. We asked for wine glasses and we're told "No! Drink from cup". Our server made us drink our wine from colored plastic cups while everyone around us drank their house wine from wine glasses. Very very dissatisfied. Ambience: 4/5 If you do dine here, sit outside and enjoy the beautiful street of Rome. Inside is ok, I prefer outside simply. Overall take: There are hundreds of great local restaurants that want your business and will welcome you warmly and kindly. For having such high reviews we expected a warm welcoming, instead we received disappointment. Will not return sadly.

    Italian pasta and pizza.
    Vicki P.

    I agree with what another reviewer said. My husband had the Cacio de pepe and he normally likes salty food but said it was inedible. I had a sauce with bacon and cheese and it was very good. The service was horrible. The waitress was rude and when we went to pay - she said they only take cash and was extremely annoyed with us. We went into the restaurant and they gladly took our credit card. It was like all the staff were annoyed at the tourists despite that they make a living by tourists.

    Pescatora
    Andre D.

    Fantastic food and ambiance. Great service and food had such good flavors. Strongly recommend

    Chanel Spaghetti
    Sohaib Q.

    Amazing pasta and house sauces. Pair it with the tiramisu and it's one of the best meals in Rome and right next to one of the best attractions, the Trevi fountain.

    J.L. P.

    I cannot quite understand why this place rates the way it does, because we had a lovely experience and probably our favorite food in Rome. One thing I liked about L'Archetto is its lack of an American menu/translation. A lot of places around here have English menus, which tells me they are mostly catering toward tourist crowds versus locals. It's located a couple of blocks from the Trevi fountain. Far enough to keep the price low and a ton of tourists away, but close enough if I have a desire for more I would go back. We ordered two dishes, one called the Trevi, which was a light red sauce, bacon, and zucchini tossed in spaghetti. The other was the spaghetti vodka. Both were absolutely perfect - sauced well, al dente, great flavor. The draft beer was okay, similar to a bud light (meh) but the house white wine was delectable. I'd suggest this place to anyone looking for a quiet, delicious and cheap meal

    N Y.

    We were strolling the streets of Rome and stopped to eat here. Ordered Amatriciana and Cacio e pepe and it was delicious! Friendly service, Cash Only and is near the Trevi Fountain. Highly recommend!

    So good the plates are licked clean!

    Confused by the other reviews... our house wine was fantastic and the food fresh. Great service and great prices! Especially for being within walking distance of so many sights. Delicious!

    Angelina G.

    Hidden little gem in the side street. Fast and delicious place to grab a bite and relax!

    Marc W.

    Great little spot 2 blocks off of the beaten path where you can sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine/beer, some incredibly fresh bruschetta, and some of the most delicate and flavorful pasta.

    Shawnny M.

    Very good service. Price was not too bad. Pizza was amazing! Crispy crust and nice salt from ham. Enjoyed the outside seating. Waiter was very attentive. Food served in about 10min. English speaking waiter too. Very helpful. Even called a taxi for us which is so important as we don't know how to converse with Taxi persons that well. Place was clean too. Will recommend to friends traveling to Roma.

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    I cannot quite understand why this place rates the way it does, because we had a lovely experience and probably our favorite food in Rome.

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    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(170 reviews)
    0.7 kmMonti
    €€

    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.

    Delicious lamb, good risotto, excellent minestrone. Wish they had some fresh juices. Nice outdoor…read moreseating. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Need I say more?

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    Da Enzo al 29 - Amatriciana @ Da Enzo, Roma, Italy

    Da Enzo al 29

    4.4(535 reviews)
    1.3 kmTrastevere
    €€

    I waited about 15 minutes to be seated since they don't take reservations, and it was absolutely…read moreworth it. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and if you're sitting outside on a sunny day, the staff is very attentive about adjusting the shades so you're comfortable. They will adjust even without you having to ask. I ordered the artichoke as an appetizer which was very good, I recommend getting this if they are in season. I also ordered the carbonara, and it was by far the best I had while in Rome perfectly creamy, rich, and full of flavor without being too heavy. You can really tell they focus on doing the classics right. What stood out beyond the food was how efficiently the staff operated. Despite how busy the restaurant gets, they move quickly and keep everything running smoothly, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, this is a must-visit spot if you're in Rome. Expect a wait, but it's 100% worth it for the quality of the food and service.

    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.

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    Al Forno della Soffitta

    Al Forno della Soffitta

    4.6(306 reviews)
    1.7 kmTermini
    €€

    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.

    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.

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    L'Archetto - italian - Updated June 2026

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