This place had really good service and a nice atmosphere. I really enjoyed the beer selection. Food…read morewasn't bad, but I was a tad underwhelmed.

We wanted something basic for dinner, on the last night in Rome on the first leg of my trip. We…read moretried to hit this place that always seemed to have empty tables, but all of the tables were prenoted. We kept on walking up this small street in Trastevere that we hadn't been before, and it was busy on a Fri night. We ran into (The Duke) totally by chance, bc we saw empty tables inside: We were glad we did. For our primo, we shared a raw artichoke heart salad. For our secondi, ITC had the spaghetti guanciale (no pic), and I had the griglia mixta. Lastly, for our dolce we had a fruity dessert. First of all, the raw artichoke was a nice change of pace vs all the fried carciofi we had been eating. It had a nice texture, and the sweetness of the artichoke contrasted nicely w/ the light, slightly tart dressing. ITC really enjoyed her spaghetti bc it had the pork cheek. I had a bite and thought it was better vs the amatriciana she had in Tivoli. The small amount of guanciale was perfectly balanced against the al dente noodles. Thirdly, my dish of grilled meats was about as Roman as you are going to get. The meats were simply seasoned w/ sale & pepe, and came with a lemon to contrast the savoriness of the meat. There was no side, and I didn't eat the bread like most of the trip, bc I didn't want to waste room. Lastly, the light, fruity dessert was a good way to finish a savory meal. Regarding the ambiance, its rustic in here. Many of the patrons were locals, but there were at some Am tourists wearing workout shorts, T shirts and basketball shoes. By the looks of their bodies, their shoes have never touched a court - Ride da Solo (LOL). The service was good, not great. ITC felt our waiter was a little inattentive, even by Italian standards. BTW, tipping is optional in most of Europe. There is no line for a manchia (gratuity) on the check. However, most waiters/waitresses appreciate a €5 or €10 note, depending upon the size of the check. I highly recommend ID if you are looking for rustic Italian food, on a small street in Trastevere that only has foot traffic. The food is really good, and the ambiance is rustic and tranquil.

Celebrated a good friends birthday here and I'll tell you what. This place did not disappoint!…read more Food here was authentic and delicious! I highly recommend everything in the pictured below. My favorite was the fresh fish and the muscle/clam linguine. The ambiance was a 5 out 5, clean romantic setup. The service was really good as well. Our waiter was really good at making sure we were taken care of and suggestions on what to order.

Once again an awesome experience. Came here on our last trip to Rome two years ago and it was…read moreequally delicious. We received a very warm welcome upon arrival and quickly seated after I took a long look at the fresh seafood on display to a great table for two. Before we arrived we knew two things that we were going to definitely order - the Grilled Scampi and the Carciofo fritti. This visit we added the Carciofo Ravioli. The Grilled Scampi were totally outstanding. Could have eaten a couple more orders. Perfectly grilled with a bit of a nice char taste. The Carciofo Fritti was top notch...could have been bigger but not really a complaint. We were blown away by the addition of the Carciofo ravioli. They were awesome. They were so good and very filling. The sauce was a perfect accompaniment. Our waiter was great. We ordered a glass of wine and a Coca Cola. He called Georgia's Wine not knowing we were from Atlanta. An instant bond. Atmosphere is very nice in a cave that was an old theater. The history is worth the dining experience. If you want a nice dining experience don't miss this place. Highly recommend.

The restaurant is the best. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is always perfect and a…read morelarge quantity. We will return again. Our server Ken was fluent in multiple languages and extremely helpful in choosing the different meals. Thanks Ken!!!

Al 34 was a restaurant recommended by our hotel. It is near the Spanish Steps, on a busy street…read moreand close to lots of high-end shopping: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany's, Chanel, etc. We had a Friday nite 8:30 reservation (made that afternoon) and was seated near the entrance door, inside. It is a large restaurant and was full of lively patrons. The indoor decor is warm and inviting. The first thing I noticed was the camaraderie between the waitstaff - everyone seemed to get along, helped each other and were having fun. We had 2 wonderful Filipino waiters. One had the same Ray-Ban meta glasses as my husband, which they bonded over. We ordered the bombolotti carbonara and lasagna-both delicious. For the mains, grilled Turbot (which was perfectly de-boned tableside) and meatballs w/ mashed potatoes. While the waiter was de-boning the fish, the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver came on overhead. My husband and I both looked at each other and smiled, thinking WTH?! I asked the waiter, "did we tell you we were from West Virginia?" and he smiled and shook his head. But later confessed, he played it for us (I guess we did tell him, lol). It made our night. Rome was the last city in our multi-city 12 day tour and we loved every minute but we were looking forward to going home. Hearing "Country Roads" at a popular and busy restaurant a block away from the Spanish Steps blew our minds. A young couple sat next to us for a quick snack, I asked her what she ordered (it looked delicious) and she said "Im from a different part of Italy but come here just for their artichokes". A few minutes later, I saw a plate full of artichokes pass by, being brought to a table outside. They made my mouth water. Al 34 was one of our favorite restaurants in Italy -- wonderful food (extensive menu), very lively with a mixed crowd (lots of Asians, English speakers and native Italians). It is a fun place to go and the wait staff is one of the reasons I will be coming back. I cant wait to try their artichokes! If you see the word, carciofo (artichoke), order it!

The service was AMAZING! Very kind even though they were super busy! The fried pecorino cheese was…read moreSO good!!!! The mixed seafood was not very fresh, I could only eat the octopus. The oysters were ok... one of them I couldn't eat.

Arrived with great anticipation for dinner at this restaurant we love and have enjoyed three years…read morerunning. It was clear from the moment that we arrived that just about everything had changed; the staff, the management, the ambiance, and most of all the menu. Gone was the Sardinian family, the raffish atmoshere, and the extensive and superb seafood menu. Through the gracious staff tried to accommodate us, and assure us that the now weighty menu would satisfy, and indeed some dishes were quite delicious, especially the Insalata di Mare and the Spaghetti alla Vernaccia. The Rombo con Patate of last year (see photo) was nothing short of a disaster. I will not describe it further. We left the plate, got our bill and took our car back to our hotel. The one constant in life is that everything changes, and I guess that's true here too. Peccato...

We were searching for something close to our hotel and this looked interesting. The beef that comes…read moreout on a hot stone was all it took for me to want to go. We split a salad that was big enough for a meal, my wife had the bolognese, and I had the steak. It was super rare, but as I cut into it, I would lay it onto the stone to allow it to cook a bit more. I like it on the lean side of medium rare and my wife prefers a bit more. This was perfect for us to both enjoy it the way we like. Her pasta was excellent as well and we enjoyed sharing the meal. A bottle of wine topped off a great dinner. The weather was rainy so we opted to sit inside and it was warm and welcoming. Our waiter was helpful with our choices and we enjoyed his observations. The only thing I can say that was off, was the older woman who was paying her bill before me was pressured into leaving a tip ( service charge, is what he said). I was prepared for that but was not asked to tip. Great meal, we enjoyed it immensely, but the service charge that was scammed out of the 70+ year old lady in front of me kind of left a sour taste in my mouth. I was going to tip a few euros because we enjoyed ourselves so much, but decided not to because of the way it was presented to the party before us.

As others have said, this is no longer the name of the restaurant- it is now Il Panzerotto. That…read moresaid, I disagree about the food quality. We had a calzone and traditional spaghetti and both were delicious. I don't even know how to describe the calzone. It was unlike anything I've had before but SO good. I literally cleaned my plate with the last of the breading from it. The owner/chef was Luca. He was upset with the host because he had burned the plastic on the outdoor tent as he had placed a heater too close to it. To be honest, he seemed like a bit of a jerk, but his food was freaking delicious.

Excellent location! We enjoyed live music in the square. Staff had a 2.5yr old miniature poodle…read morethat was cute and drew attention as she played around the front of the restaurant chasing a ball and received attention from guests. I sarted with an aperitif, the Italian Aperole Spritz. It was good! I ordered the LASAGNA, my first in Italy, and it was best that I have ever had!!! It was less saucy than I am used to, and a bit more oil. It was filled with a lot of cheese and was a rich, heavy dish. My daughter order the MARGARITA PIZZA WITH HAM AND PARMESAN. It was very good. She ordered it GLUTEN FREE, and said it was best gluten free crust she has ever had. Highly recommended!

Delicious food - great ambiance on the patio. Lots of gluten free options - some of the best I've…read moreever had. The only thing that takes me down to 4 stars is one dish was served lukewarm.

We happened upon this spot after touring St. John's and doing the Holy Stairs, thinking we had made…read morea poor choice in planning. However, it was the most authentic meal we experience in Rome. So many Italians having lunch, elderly and businessmen enjoying a small buffet with great service. It's small, but comfortable and the food was top notch. I ordered lasagna (I still do not know what was in it) and my husband ordered the fungi pasta. We also had an appetizer special with delicious meat, cheese and arugula. Such an enjoyable lunch complete with vino de casa!

Wow this was amazing! A place where they only speak Italian means the food is going to be…read moreauthentically good! (Not a tourist trap, locals still dine here) My Fiance said if we had this restaurant back home, he could come here once a week. I love how they display the desserts so you can eat with your eyes and choose what you want. I ordered the sautéed clams and I loved it so much I got another order. They love the pasta al denté and the vodka penne we ordered was one of the best ones! Also ordered a fish but I can't recall the name of it! Still really good!

We had one of the worst dining experiences of our entire trip to Italy at this restaurant. The…read moreservice felt discriminatory and incredibly unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. Our family of four was waiting to be seated when a local family of four arrived after us and was seated immediately. We were eventually seated right next to them, and they were served bread while we were ignored and received none. We ordered wine that was never brought to the table, and at one point a waiter who was not even serving us removed our wine glasses after we had already ordered the wine. The service throughout the meal was chaotic and rude. The artichoke dish was extremely bland -- no seasoning and no flavor at all. Most of the food was greasy and disappointing. To make matters worse, we were seated directly next to the kitchen where the cooks and waiters were loudly arguing throughout our meal. We understand that service in Italy is often slower and more relaxed, and we have enjoyed wonderful hospitality everywhere else during our trip. However, this was by far the worst service we experienced anywhere in Italy. We were even asked if we wanted the bill before we had finished eating, while the local family next to us remained seated comfortably long after finishing their meal. We left feeling unwelcome and discriminated against. Unfortunately, this restaurant seemed interested only in serving locals well. If you are not Italian, do yourself a favor and dine elsewhere. We absolutely do not recommend this place.

Great food and great service. Staff was fantastic and could not have had a better experience.read more