I was recommended this place before my trip to Italy and it was well worth the hype and the Michelin star. I didn't do the tasting menu as I thought it would be too much food so I opted for the fried rolls with lamb as well as the homemade bread for starters and the carbonara as the main course. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. The waitress was lovely and recommended a red wine which was a perfect choice to go with my meal. The restaurant decor was very cool, kind of a rustic vibe and I like that you can see straight into the kitchen as the female chef and her team worked. I didn't meet the chef but she waved hello when I was shown to my table and I made a point to stop by to say thank you on my way out and everyone was so gracious and kind. Definitely recommend especially for any of you foodies out there. read more

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Amazing food! Female chef and female owned restaurant which is chef driven creative place.. . .a place for foodies! Had the bocadillo (sandwich) and pasta with botarga and paired it with wonderful wine. All the food is amazing! Came here about 3 months ago and and had tripa Roma which was to die for. Great place which has nice ambiance .. . very clean and chef driven gem of a place. Highly recommend! Barbara our server was phenomenal and friendly... great experience. Came for lunch but next time will come for dinner. read more

La Ciambella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Visited May 26 7:30 reservation. Some of the food was fantastic; others were mediocre. All were beautifully plated. But the attitude of the waitress made it an unpleasant dining experience. She wasn't happy that a 10 year old child was with 4 adults and we didn't order a secondo for the child because he didn't want anymore food. And then it all went downhill. She complained in Italian to other staff about us; unfortunately, I speak Italian and understood everything she said. Get a grip lady. Not all Americans are gli bruti Americani. Some of us speak five languages and understood you completely. read more

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We cancelled our reservation. We walked in to ask a few questions because the restaurant was super close to our hotel. The blond woman at the hostess stand was beyond rude and said she wouldn't answer any questions it was all on the website. As we were leaving, a family was leaving and was telling us how great the food was. We decided to go online and try again. The menu looked great, but you had to sign a policy that you wouldn't change any dishes. That's great if you don't have any allergies. Unfortunately for us, we do and there was something in each dish we couldn't have. I tried again at the restaurant asking if things could be adapted and again was rudely spoken to. Michelin star restaurant maybe, politeness absolutely not! read more

This was our first dinner in Rome and it was superb! The restaurant had the quintessential Italian vibes, the food was superb and the service was on point. I got their beef dish and it was fantastic. Super tender and delicious! My family got different pastas and each were just as tasty as the other. The quality was definitely standardized in that regard where no matter the dish, the quality of the food was top notch. They even brought out a tiramisu for my husband's birthday! I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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We had a wonderful evening here. This place deserves a Michelin star. The staff is so attentive and the tasting menu was delicious. We especially loved the sweetbreads. Highly recommended for a night out in Rome. read more

La Ciambella - Sweetbreads - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Came here debating to do a la carte or tasting menu. The 50 euro tasting option looked more appetizing to me than the 80 euro option. I think I made a mistake. I probably should have opted for the 80 Euro option. While the 50 was fine something seemed missing. I also did the wine pairing which was ok. Honestly the best thing was the bread basket for extra 4 Euro. Service was fine. *** read more

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Delicious food and nice interior. I noticed that just about everyone around us were Americans, which made me wonder if they had all found the restaurant on Yelp, as I had. read more

One of the best meals we had in Rome. The full tasting menu was going to be too much food, so we ordered several dishes to share. The service was definitely the best; they split dishes for us and created a great wine pairing. read more

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A wonderful spot for lunch (or dinner). The restaurant is beautiful and the food is excellent. The spaghettone carbonara, lunguina with fermented black garlic, caccio e pepe, all successful. Service was good too. read more

We had our last dinner while in Rome at this nice restaurant. The restaurant itself was simply but elegantly decorated, located near the Pantheon. It was a bit of a more upscale dinner compared to the trattorie and osterie we had been visiting. Nonetheless the prices even for the tasting menus were fairly reasonable. We were sat at the table right in front of the kitchen which was great since we could see these chefs at work but it got really hot and it wasn't until towards the end of our meal when we actually perceived any AC (perhaps someone else complained of feeling hot elsewhere in the restaurant). We started our meal with two appetizers, the beef tongue and a chickpea pancake with anchovies. The tongue was surprisingly tender and delicious, not what I was expecting when I skeptically ordered the dish. The anchovies were delicious however I don't think the chickpea pancake was a great vessel to serve the anchovies on. The pancake was kinda bland and flavorless. For our entrées we had the spaghettone Carbonara and the linguine with Sardinia bottarga. I chose the carbonara since I was on a mission to try the 4 classic Roman pastas. The sauce on this pasta is definitely richer and heavier than the other classic Roman pastas and although it's tasty and flavorful, it's too rich for me. The pasta with bottarga was good, but it's definitely got a strong fishy taste that some people may not like. We were warned of this ahead of time by the server which was not a problem for us since we love the taste of bottarga. Service was very attentive and cordial. read more

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The ambiance was very cute, I was ready to be wowed but was extremely disappointed. The service is just okay but for the prices I'm paying service should be better. The food - presentation was 3.5 out of 5. Very nice but wasn't perfect. The taste however was lacking heavily. I had to ask for salt and pepper and lemon. That might've been an insult to the chef but no one asked how my food was proper to me getting the check. Maybe just a place to get a drink or some small but would not recommend for dinner or lunch read more

In my opinion, this is the best restuarant find in Rome. It's located on a side street and not very touristy. You will find in Rome a lot of cafes and restaurants that have people outside enticing you to go in their business. We found this place on Yelp, had great reviews and decided to try it out. We went for dinner the first time and had their one of their tasting menu w wine pairings and some of the a la carte menu items. First off, the staff is a well oiled machine. The teamwork was evident. The servers worked together excellently (I wish my workplace worked that way!) Second the food is amazing (chef Francesca kudos to you, your staff and the pastry chef!) We went back for lunch the very next day and again was pleased with everything. The only negative I can say is that we didn't discover this place the first day we were in Rome , I would've eaten there everyday. read more

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Tasting traditional menu was fantastic and wine pairing was perfect. Excellent service and added value with items not on menu from chef as a surprise rounded out a special evening. My personal favorite was the steamed beef with tomato followed by the grilled Roman lamb. read more

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Pasta was really good~ cooked perfectly. Must check out the hole in the floor that shows ancient layer of Rome. Very nice~ read more

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We had a light and late dinner after a day of walking around the city. Our party had a few simple pasta dishes (all excellent) and a lamp chop dinner special. The meat was grilled just right and came with spicy stir-fried chicory, a seasonal vegetable grown in Lazio. Overall, great seasonal food, yummy wine and good service. read more

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This was in our top 2 meals during 10 days in Italy and came recommended by our restaurant. Upscale and pricing to match. Touristy, for sure, but the food is excellent. I only wish they'd been able to be flexible and accommodate a vegetarian version of the tasting menu. Probably for the best because it turned out that 1 hour 15 minutes was just barely enough time for an appetizer and entrees anyway. read more

I'm literally still buzzing off our meal from La Ciambella. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and could not be happier. The menu consisted of a porchetta appetizer, sweet bread appetizer, carbonara, rabbit with sauce, ricotta and sour cherry dessert and red wine biscotti take home dessert. It was perfection start to finish. We've been in Italy for about 2 weeks now (Rome, Florence and Venice) and both agree this has been our favorite meal thus far. Service was also great (friendly and informative). read more

We had our first dinner of our trip to Rome at this restaurant. Because we stayed in the hotel next door (called Le Clarisse al Pantheon), and because it was our first night, we were offered a 10% discount. I'd say around 90% of the people there were hotel guests like us, because the place is quite hard to find. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. The waitresses spoke fluent English, and the food was served quickly. One waitress forgot to serve our wine, and later forgot to distract the 10% off of our bill, but quickly apologized when we told her. The prices were good considering it's central Rome, around 8€ for the starters, and 11€ for Spaghetti Carbonara. All in all it was a lovely dinner, but not the best we had in Rome during our trip. read more

La Ciambella - Eggplant, tomato, cheese and basil starter - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Pasta alla Carbonara was the best dish I have ever had. I highly recommend going here. read more

La Ciambella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Absolutely flawless. Amazing food. Must try the pizza with roasted potatoes and sausage, excellent! focuses on traditional Italian dishes which include fresh, house-made pastas with a great wine selection. The space is beautiful with cathedral ceilings, the second time I was there they had live music. Go with a group and try their small plates. Great service. Delicious deserts. Definitely one of my favorite spots when visiting Rome. read more

La Ciambella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

I ate at this restaurant when it was newly opened and think it's a breath of fresh air in Rome. The proximity to the Pantheon makes it a perfect place for breakfast, lunch or dinner (they are open for all three) and has a bar for that late afternoon drink! I had dinner there and actually couldn't fault it in any way. The gorgeous waitress was fluent in English and obviously loved her job. The menu was extensive and focussed on traditional and regional food, prepared to look beautiful and a taste to match. Little touches, like fresh warm bread in a wooden box and the amuse bouche were lovely. The decor was refreshing (it's nice not to look at restaurant walls crowded with photos of old celebrities for once) and the toilets were spotless (always a sign of a good restaurant). I actually can't add anything else, except to say that this restaurant has topped my choices of best restaurant in my five weeks in Europe... and will be on my To Do-List next time I come to Rome! ...and all for 41euro. read more

Specialty is Gin & Tonic with very special gins from around the world. Had a Earl Grey Foster Gin that was unique and very nice. Appetizer is a chickpea pancake. Eggplant parmigiana for dinner and two great desserts. read more

We went my girl friend and I on a Friday, which was very nice. I likes the ambiance and they had a live band. The food was really good. Classic Italian food with a flair ... I would really recommend it. read more

Cacio e pepe is only found on the tasting menu, which is a huge disappointment for those unwilling to shell out big bucks for a prix fixe.

We stubbled in here on rainy night after getting turned away from other places for no reservation. Fortunately we were a little early for Italy (7:30) so they were able to accommodate us - although reservations were clearly required. Not only did they save from the deluge but the meal was excellent. We both had the Tasty menu with the wine pairing and it was amazing! Not a cheap place for sure but the staff was amazing (all English fluent) and meal was over the top good. Stewed beef Roman style, spaghetti, and lamb chops. Portions were not overly large but just enough and perfectly matched with wines for each course. Most excellent and will return next trip. read more

We arrived at too early to eat as they shut down the kitchen in the afternoon. On this particular day, they told us to come back at 7 for food. So we ordered a coffee and we were on on way. Upon returning later in the evening we were offered a table in the back of the restaurant, the setting was comfortable! Beautifully simple. The bruschetta trio was great, and then a very tasty Caico e Pepe. read more

My husband and I went here twice on a recent visit to Rome, both times we were very pleasantly surprised. The first night we had to pasta dishes and both were cooked perfectly. The second time I had the rabbit and my husband had the lamb they were exquisite. In the hubbub of the pantheon this restaurant is a lovely escape. read more

This is a perfect take on classic Roman cuisine in modern settings. The service was fantastic, especially by Italian standards and the food was amazing. read more

Best restaurant ever. Very residential, not touristy at all. Reasonable prices. I've been in Rome for 3 months, and I have eaten there 4 times already. LOVE IT read more

More like 3.5 Got the meat sampler for 20 euro. Everything was delicious Got two pasta dish which were good too but not too special Dessert was great. Cheesecake was yummy, tiramisu was great also. read more

Amazing place. At first i was looking for a bar to drink cocktail then i found this and decided to also eat dinner here. It turns out to be a wise decision since the service and dishes are both excellent. The waiter even treated me with a dessert after the dinner!! Many thanks to the people, i would come again when next time to visit Rome. read more

This was some of the best food I have had in my life. By far the most creative and best tasting food I have experienced in Rome. I highly recommend this restaurant for both residents and foreigners alike. The rabbit was exquisite and the eggplant parmigiana was phenomenal. Cannot put into words how happy I am that I chose this restaurant. read more

We had a delightful meal here tonight. The service is excellent and the food fresh, prepared in a creative style. They had saltimbocca cooked a whole new way and yet was very close in taste to the traditional. Lots of small plates on the menu and very considerate of need for gluten free read more

This place is amazing! I don't typically write reviews, but this restaurant deserves it! Try to caccio pepe. We've had decent meals in Rome before, but this place stood out. I went in July 2016, and had to come back to have another meal this time (Oct 2016). read more

Exactly what we were looking for! Cozy and quiet with amazing wine and food. Service was wonderful!