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I read a review or two regarding the microwave preparation of food. I figured it wouldn't bother me that much, and had heard good things about their Oreo cheesecake dessert. However, after leaving the little house, I was significantly bothered! The house itself is adorable and nestled in a bright and picturesque neighborhood. The interior is clean and large windows let in lots of light. But the microwaved food...We got the eggplant lasagna, beef lasagna, and meatballs in a carrot curry sauce. It was like a basic encore lasagna. And we did not finish the curry. Something about the look of it was off putting. The bread was actually good and had some nice salt and seasoning. And we were told the Oreo cheesecake was awesome! It was not! The texture of the cheesecake was more like a dense pudding. The latte was fine; I liked the tall jar it came in. Really, I should have taken more heed to the microwave warnings. Go for the tiny house but stay away from the food!
This cafe is nestled off a beaten little path near the Colosseum. The vibe was definitely instagram worthy - we came for the pics but left feeling all the love and good things that Italy offers. Note - I'm not a huge coffee drinker so the Late I received didn't bother me (though it seemed like the same machine every other cafe uses...) the Nutella Pancakes were amazing. The music. The pipes. The vibes just everything was set for us to have a good time! You can definitely tell many locals go here so for that alone let's me know this establishment is one of the best! Next time we're in Italy I hope to stumble upon this cozy little corner once again
Yelp reviews has disappointed me for this one. They write of a husband and wife team - husband in the front of the house and the wife in the kitchen. What they neglected to say is that Chef Mic (microwave) works here. Our lasagna and meatballs as well as all other diner's order were subject to Chef Mic. For that it deserves the rating of 1 star. What perplexes me is the steady stream of seemingly locals that eat here. I would have expected them dine elsewhere with a place that does not feature Chef Mic. When I go out to eat I expect my food to be cooked with passions and commitment to a craft, and not reheated.At least the reheated food was decent. Otherwise the level of my ire would be up several notches.
As someone who has been living in and traveling to Rome for the past three years, I haven't found a caffe that I enjoy as much as La Casetta. This tiny "little house" is in the heart of Monti, a fun and beautiful neighbourhood of Rome, 5 minutes away from the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Piazza Venezia. The food here is absolutely delicious, especially all of the homemade desserts brought in daily. There is an emphasis on fresh, wonderful, Souther Italian pastries that is difficult to find in other Roman bars. The cappuccinos are well done, there's a variety of teas, as well as pre-dinner drinks if you come by later in the day. The best part of La Casetta is Domenico, the owner, and his welcoming attitude towards guests. He will make you feel right at home with a coffee, slice of cake, and warm conversation. This caffe is family run, with the owner and his wife serving on location, and son-in-law making all of the delicious desserts and pastries that they serve. I truly cannot recommend it enough. If you want more detail about the caffe and what they serve (including some pictures), I've written up a review on my blog ( http://www.lavitaroma.com/2016/09/09/best-of-caffes-la-casetta/ ).
By way of introduction (to make this review as credible as possible to you) I live 10 steps away from this place and I am a foodie who used to wine and dine on limitless corporate tabs all over North America and Europe. Now, in Rome where I live, I come to the Casetta more than I enter my own kitchen in my house, for the following reasons: Food/How it works: At the end of the day, the food here is home-made, it does not leave you begging for water b/c your pasta dish was too salty and most of all, it is FRESH. Fresh meaning the ingredients are of high quality and made that day. Given the tiny size of this place, there is not actual kitchen here. He makes all the food in a kitchen near by (also by his family member) and gets them delivered every morning. On weekends when I park myself here from morning to night, you can see the pies and food delivery coming, literally by a cook with the hats cooks wear. I have heard some rather "young" and most of all rude tourists complaining to the owner that "food is not fresh, because I saw you warm it up in the microwave" - to which I could not stay put so I had to walk over and explain the situation in clear English and many seem to not even try to understand the owner trying to speak english. Regular Menu: Amazing cheese, veg plates, all custom put together by the owner on the spot. The pasta is always always always on point, varies from fettucine with vegetables, chicken, meat. The lasagna is usually available in red sauce with meat or pesto sauce (therefore more white sauce) with various veggies like asparagus or mushrooms. For second plates, the meatballs also come in red sauce, curry or white sauce with peas. He also has chicken dishes which always changes - the best I ever had was the chicken stuffed with mushrooms with wild rice. Just ask and he will tell you what he has in the store for the day. Dessert: He specializes in dessert but instead of the typical tiramisu or berries with cream as you will see in other Italian restaurants, here you will find home made pies and cakes. You can see all the pies in display and he will passionately explain them all to you. My absolute favorite is the ricotta cream cheese chocolate chip pie... also the pistachio pie and also the chocolate cream pie. The desserts change everyday so even if you come here every week like I do you will end up trying something new. Breakfast: He opens at 9 but the croissants will be available from 9:15ish. You can come in and smell the amazing REAL french flaky pain au chocolat / it is so different the other places with soggy chewy Italian wanna be croissants. But what is even better are the muffins - I am from North America which means I have had my share of muffins.. and I really miss them but the muffins in Italy are so horrible and worst of all so expensive. Here, he uses real butter and the size is just enough. The BEST is the banana chocolate chip and also the peach jam. Last but to least, the service here is the BEST. Domenico is the definition of Italian hospitality. He works alone (he has help for a few hours at lunch time on weekends) all day in this place and to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who comes through the tiny door he gives his extra friendliness. He used to be a professional in the corporate world but moved to Rome to start something new and most of all he is a foodie and appreciates GOOD food. He is genuinely happy when you eat well here and genuinely sad when you don't like something and will do his best to accommodate anyone who picks on things or complains about things. You are missing out in Rome if you miss this place. Usually, you won't have a place to sit if you come during busy meal time. Come see for yourself - I would not write this long review on Yelp unless I really stand by what I say. Enjoy the Casetta!!
So nice and so efficient. We wanted to sit and eat but were in a hurry for our tour at the Colosseum so I got a Nutella croissant and it was sooo good. Got a cappuccino as well. We all pretty much got the same thing and ate it quietly so I'm assuming everyone else's cross isn't was just as good. Wish I could review the breakfast. To order pastries to go just go inside to the counter on the right and they'll take your order. 4 pastries and 4 drinks was about 19€ read more
3 years ago
An adorable little cafe along a romantic, quiet street. Came here as part of my "coffee tour" across Italy. I got, and LOVED, their cappuccino. They produced, in what seemed to be seconds, a perfect little cappuccino with a delicate and delicious foam. Although my experience didn't really deviate from the coffee, they seemed to be an affordable cafe all around. The service is curt, but not abrasively so. They give you your space, you'll just need to flag someone down for your check (not an issue at all). For the purposes of a quick stop for a little coffee, I would recommend this cafe. (and don't forget to explore the area and street a little more, this is a great location). read more
I read a review or two regarding the microwave preparation of food. I figured it wouldn't bother me that much, and had heard good things about their Oreo cheesecake dessert. However, after leaving the little house, I was significantly bothered! The house itself is adorable and nestled in a bright and picturesque neighborhood. The interior is clean and large windows let in lots of light. But the microwaved food...We got the eggplant lasagna, beef lasagna, and meatballs in a carrot curry sauce. It was like a basic encore lasagna. And we did not finish the curry. Something about the look of it was off putting. The bread was actually good and had some nice salt and seasoning. And we were told the Oreo cheesecake was awesome! It was not! The texture of the cheesecake was more like a dense pudding. The latte was fine; I liked the tall jar it came in. Really, I should have taken more heed to the microwave warnings. Go for the tiny house but stay away from the food! read more
7 years ago
This cafe is nestled off a beaten little path near the Colosseum. The vibe was definitely instagram worthy - we came for the pics but left feeling all the love and good things that Italy offers. Note - I'm not a huge coffee drinker so the Late I received didn't bother me (though it seemed like the same machine every other cafe uses...) the Nutella Pancakes were amazing. The music. The pipes. The vibes just everything was set for us to have a good time! You can definitely tell many locals go here so for that alone let's me know this establishment is one of the best! Next time we're in Italy I hope to stumble upon this cozy little corner once again read more
Yelp reviews has disappointed me for this one. They write of a husband and wife team - husband in the front of the house and the wife in the kitchen. What they neglected to say is that Chef Mic (microwave) works here. Our lasagna and meatballs as well as all other diner's order were subject to Chef Mic. For that it deserves the rating of 1 star. What perplexes me is the steady stream of seemingly locals that eat here. I would have expected them dine elsewhere with a place that does not feature Chef Mic. When I go out to eat I expect my food to be cooked with passions and commitment to a craft, and not reheated.At least the reheated food was decent. Otherwise the level of my ire would be up several notches. read more
10 years ago
As someone who has been living in and traveling to Rome for the past three years, I haven't found a caffe that I enjoy as much as La Casetta. This tiny "little house" is in the heart of Monti, a fun and beautiful neighbourhood of Rome, 5 minutes away from the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Piazza Venezia. The food here is absolutely delicious, especially all of the homemade desserts brought in daily. There is an emphasis on fresh, wonderful, Souther Italian pastries that is difficult to find in other Roman bars. The cappuccinos are well done, there's a variety of teas, as well as pre-dinner drinks if you come by later in the day. The best part of La Casetta is Domenico, the owner, and his welcoming attitude towards guests. He will make you feel right at home with a coffee, slice of cake, and warm conversation. This caffe is family run, with the owner and his wife serving on location, and son-in-law making all of the delicious desserts and pastries that they serve. I truly cannot recommend it enough. If you want more detail about the caffe and what they serve (including some pictures), I've written up a review on my blog ( http://www.lavitaroma.com/2016/09/09/best-of-caffes-la-casetta/ ). read more
8 years ago
Instagram worthy shop with great food and coffee! A bit small but it's very cozy and inviting definitely check this place out! read more
7 years ago
By way of introduction (to make this review as credible as possible to you) I live 10 steps away from this place and I am a foodie who used to wine and dine on limitless corporate tabs all over North America and Europe. Now, in Rome where I live, I come to the Casetta more than I enter my own kitchen in my house, for the following reasons: Food/How it works: At the end of the day, the food here is home-made, it does not leave you begging for water b/c your pasta dish was too salty and most of all, it is FRESH. Fresh meaning the ingredients are of high quality and made that day. Given the tiny size of this place, there is not actual kitchen here. He makes all the food in a kitchen near by (also by his family member) and gets them delivered every morning. On weekends when I park myself here from morning to night, you can see the pies and food delivery coming, literally by a cook with the hats cooks wear. I have heard some rather "young" and most of all rude tourists complaining to the owner that "food is not fresh, because I saw you warm it up in the microwave" - to which I could not stay put so I had to walk over and explain the situation in clear English and many seem to not even try to understand the owner trying to speak english. Regular Menu: Amazing cheese, veg plates, all custom put together by the owner on the spot. The pasta is always always always on point, varies from fettucine with vegetables, chicken, meat. The lasagna is usually available in red sauce with meat or pesto sauce (therefore more white sauce) with various veggies like asparagus or mushrooms. For second plates, the meatballs also come in red sauce, curry or white sauce with peas. He also has chicken dishes which always changes - the best I ever had was the chicken stuffed with mushrooms with wild rice. Just ask and he will tell you what he has in the store for the day. Dessert: He specializes in dessert but instead of the typical tiramisu or berries with cream as you will see in other Italian restaurants, here you will find home made pies and cakes. You can see all the pies in display and he will passionately explain them all to you. My absolute favorite is the ricotta cream cheese chocolate chip pie... also the pistachio pie and also the chocolate cream pie. The desserts change everyday so even if you come here every week like I do you will end up trying something new. Breakfast: He opens at 9 but the croissants will be available from 9:15ish. You can come in and smell the amazing REAL french flaky pain au chocolat / it is so different the other places with soggy chewy Italian wanna be croissants. But what is even better are the muffins - I am from North America which means I have had my share of muffins.. and I really miss them but the muffins in Italy are so horrible and worst of all so expensive. Here, he uses real butter and the size is just enough. The BEST is the banana chocolate chip and also the peach jam. Last but to least, the service here is the BEST. Domenico is the definition of Italian hospitality. He works alone (he has help for a few hours at lunch time on weekends) all day in this place and to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who comes through the tiny door he gives his extra friendliness. He used to be a professional in the corporate world but moved to Rome to start something new and most of all he is a foodie and appreciates GOOD food. He is genuinely happy when you eat well here and genuinely sad when you don't like something and will do his best to accommodate anyone who picks on things or complains about things. You are missing out in Rome if you miss this place. Usually, you won't have a place to sit if you come during busy meal time. Come see for yourself - I would not write this long review on Yelp unless I really stand by what I say. Enjoy the Casetta!! read more
11 years ago
9 years ago
Good place for a quick bite. They have italian coffee which is Nespresso. Nespresso is good but not what I'd expect in Italy or at a coffee shop. Cheesecake was decent. €7 for a double espresso and cheesecake read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
Delicious fresh food. I had the most amazing lasagna here. Owner was so sweet. Hidden gem. read more
9 years ago
11 years ago
Love this cute cafe! I came here every morning for my daily cappuccino and cream-filled pastry. The owner is very kind and quick to serve. I really enjoyed this place as it was peaceful and different from the typical touristy cafe spot. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Good cheap spot. I caught him within last 30 minutes of the day (8:30). Lasagna was fine to good. I had the Appel strudel which was fine to good as well. If owner was not so welcoming and genuine to me and all others, I would give only 3 stars for food. Also, my guess is earlier in the day the food is more fresh. Little doubt it is all home made. €17 for aqua frizante, lasagna, strudel, espresso double. If you are not looking to break the bank, decent food and have a great experience, you can trust this spot. I will go back. read more
10 years ago
So I really want to give this place 5 stars. Everything about it is great. The owner/only person that works here, is great and deserves 10 stars. He is a super nice guy that makes you feel very welcome and relaxed. This place seats 7-10 people max so it is very intimate and special. It looks out over a very nice street. The food is very good, it really is. And it is definitely homemade. I give it only 4 stars because I have had better food BUT, this food is really, really good! I repeat, it's very good! So all of that said, I would choose to eat here over many places that I give 5 stars. So what I'm trying to say is eat here and you'll be very pleased. I will def be returning every time I am in Rome! Screw it.....I'm giving it 5 stars!!!! read more
12 years ago
Great find! The directions are a bit off if you're using the app, it's a cute little corner spot, easy to find once you walk by. The food was delicious and the owner was very friendly. Beautiful decor inside and out. read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
Enjoyed a great breakfast here this morning. Cafe Latte was delicious and the recommended quiche was perfect. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something tasty and would like a nice, casual ambience. read more
11 years ago
After a long day walking around Rome we found this oasis...open for a late lunch when most places were already closed. The food was very good and after chatting with the friendly owner (he does speak English) about some of the sweet offerings we had to have some dessert. We enjoyed the La Casetta so much we went back a few days later for coffee, dessert and another friendly chat. The bistro is small...tucked away on a side street a short walk from the Colosseum and San Pietro in Vincoli, which means not too many tourists. read more
11 years ago
Meatballs were excellent and the owner was very friendly and helpful. Was able to shoot in for a quick bite with no problems and the owner gave me a good wine recommendation. Would like to try here for breakfast some time. read more
9 years ago
10 years ago
This place is a hidden gem in Rome. The food is comforting and very well done. Try the polpette, the involtini and the Salmon risotto is to die for. This place is those kind of magical places you never forget. read more
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