La Scalinata did a great job of accommodating our group of 9 people. This is an authentic Roman tavern - casual and home style food. The staff was warm, fun, and welcoming. We ordered several appetizers- prosciutto with mozzarella, mussels, and calamari. All were great. For entrees, we had pasta with truffles, fettuccine Gricia, grilled chicken and vegetables, Greek salad, oxtail stew, pasta bolognese, and spicy sausage pizza. Note that the pizza is very thin and crispy- Roman style. We enjoyed all the dishes-everything was delicious. Standout dishes were oxtail stew and pastas. The house wine was very good- a little sweet and a little dry. Prices are reasonable and portions are hearty. Overall, our waiter was the bright spot of our experience and made the dinner very memorable. I'd highly recommend checking out this hidden gem of a restaurant! read more

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OK. I've been wandering around Rome for awhile and now I'm getting a little hungry. Stopped into this rustic cafe for eggplant parmesan and it was delicious. This spot looked like an old aunt's dining toNo fuss, just a plate of comfort. If you're wandering and hungry, absolutely go. You can thank me later. Soooo cheesy. The staff here is excellent as well. I was solo and they bantered with me my entire lunch. read more

La Scalinata - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Absolutely everything about this restaurant was amazing! The waiter- Amedeo-took care of the entire room. He was so kind. The food was amazing!! read more

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The food was amazing! Texture, flavor and portions were perfect! We ordered 2 pizzas: calabrese and margherita. The tomato's sauce tasted so fresh, with the perfect amount of salt. The chile oil was amazing! I wish they would bottle and sell and ship to the US. The service was the best service we received in Rome and will definitely return. It's a family vibe which we loved! Authentic family oriented restaurant! We talked to the other tables who were equally loving the food and service. The atmosphere was welcoming and felt like an authentic Italian family who welcomed you with open arms . The food was very affordable and not overly priced like a lot of the restaurants in Rome. Quality, ambience, taste and quality are 10/10! read more

La Scalinata - Inside the restaurant - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

After walking quite for a while trough Rome and checking out the numerous sights we felt a bit hungry. Not far away from the Spanish Steps in a smaller street we walked by this place. It looked very charming and the menu had some good items on it. So we walked in. It was pretty busy all night, but always some tables available, so we got seated right away. A really comfy, charming and cosy restaurant. Typical Italian style, felt at home right away. Service was great, very helpful, very friendly....very entertaining. Took care of us very well all night. We ordered the Frittura di Mare (fried seafood) and the veal Saltimbocca (veal with ham and sage) in wine sauce. A half-litre of white house wine with the meal (just for 6 Euros). The fried calamaris could have been a wee bit crispier, but besides that a very enjoyable meal with nice and fresh seafood. The Saltimbocca was fantastic. I've had this dish several times before, but never on a wine sauce. And the sauce is what made it special, really really tasty. Definitely will serve in wine sauce as well from now on when cooking it at home. A really nice, enjoyable dinner in a family-friendly, casual atmosphere. Good times. And keep in mind, we're in the middle of Rome: and we just paid right under 50 Euros for the dinner. Talk about value! read more

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Food was very good, but the staff was outstanding great family environment. Reasonably priced and a good selection.

This was a hidden gem- the staff including our waiter was great, attentive, and friendly. The food was delish- ambiance gets a little tight but they had extra seating in the back, so that helped a bit. We randomly walked by and got a table quickly. read more

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Highly recommended . Food and service were superb Staff were so lively which only shows they love their job. Reasonably price. We will be back. read more

If you are staying in this area in Rome (very near the Trevi fountain) don't miss this small but fun and delicious pizzeria. We ordered grilled vegetables, fettuccini funghi, fettuccini bolognese, and chicken with peppers. ALL just delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance was exactly what you want when you've been walking all day and just want to sit and enjoy a good old fashioned Italian meal. Like mama made. The place was filled with friendly locals,multi-generational families and tourists like ourselves. Our waiter was attentive, spoke excellent English and was quick with jokes and laughter. No need for reservations. read more

As in the old saying "All roads lead to Rome", if you are in Rome, your roads should lead you to this place. Very conveniently located, just minutes from Spanish steps and Trevi Fountain, Hostaria la Scalinata is a true hidden gem! Don't waste your time trying to find anything else, the place offers the most amazing, authentic Italian food you can only dream of! We ended up coming back almost every night we spent in Rome. Our server, Ameteo, was absolutely incredible, he made us feel so welcome every time, it truly felt like we were are visiting our family. The food is incredible, every bite is like a symphony in your mouth. Everything in their menu is fantastic, but their burrata appetizer, carbonara, lasagna, pizza, meatballs, and grilled meats are simply magnificent! The desserts are amazing too! Not to mention their house wine and their limoncello, hands down the best in Rome! If you live in Rome and can visit them any time, I envy you. If you are in Rome for a short visit, then you only have a limited amount of days to try an amazing, true Italian cousine - don't waste these days on other places! Come to Hostaria la Scalinata, you will not leave disappointed! Can't wait for our next trip to Rome to visit them again! Thank you very much to Amedeo and to their chef for making this experience so unforgettable! read more

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Stopped by here randomly because it's near the shopping area. Upon entering, the owner was very friendly and treated us very warmly throughout the entire meal. For food, we got the pizza with spicy salami and pasta bolognese. Both were good, but a little too salty. Just be aware - when you pay, the owner will pressure you for a tip and keep asking until you give it. Tips are typically discretionary, especially in Italy, but to have the owner pressure us so hard for tips ruined the experience for us. Which is why I gave this a 3 star rather than 4. read more

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Good food and reasonably priced for this area. I had the seafood fettuccini and a glass of white wine for a $28 lunch.

Best restaurant in rome, the staff are soooo friendly the food is amazing and the price is affordable. Our server was so funny and so sweet after what seemed like every other place in roma treated us Canadian tourists poorly this place was welcoming read more

La Scalinata - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

La Scalinata has the best food in Rome! Went with family and shared a few dishes and each one was amazing! The staff was also great! They knew how to put smiles on our faces and welcomed us to their wonderful city with open arms!! read more

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I read all the reviews for all the restaurants around and we concentrate on gluten free because of my wife's food allergies. This restaurant was full and the neighbors were empty. Typical of Yelp research. The staff were SO POLITE and helpful. We ordered a side salad, vegetable soup (absolutely amazing broth) and a gluten free pasta dish to share between us and it was the perfect amount. Couldn't manage the beautiful deserts but the Chianti was excellent. Nothing but 5's. read more

First of all this is NOT a four euro place, prices are on the lower side of normal, 9-15 euros per plate. All the waitstaff was engaged and entertaining. Gave good recommendations. Don't get a bottle of wine, get the liter of house red. Perfect place to stop on your Rome tour-- Greek salad was wonderful! Yummy pesto! Great gluten free pasta. YUM! read more

From the beginning it was a red flag. When we arrived it took a long time to take our order and there were only 3 tables around. We ordered the lasgna and vegetable soup. The lasgna was average and the soup was tasteless and bland. Campbell vegetable soup had more flavor. When we asked for the check the waiter didn't want us to leave which is weird. I'm not sure what his problem was but he gave everyone around us a sample of the lemonchello except us. When we finally have the check he asked for a tip but charged us for the service fee and bread which we didn't order any bread. Overall I don't recommend coming here with the creepy owner. read more

I love love love this place! The service was the best I had in all of Spain, Italy, and Paris. This was one of my favorite places. The food is outstanding. We had some spicy salami pizza, pasta, wine, and dessert. We had the best cannoli here--seriously the best. And I have eaten my fair share of cannolis across Europe. Our waiter was amazing. He was so sweet. I would have taken him home with me if he'd fit in my luggage. He made me feel like we were friends. The location is right in the heart of things near Trevi and Spanish Steps. And the decor is charming. We did not find the prices high at all. Just fantastic all the way around. read more

so glad we found this hole in the wall! everything was delicious: vegetable soup, meatballs, eggplant, spinach ravioli, fettuccine bolognese, porkchops with roasted potatoes. no other restaurants we've tried can compare. if you're lucky enough you'll receive an after dinner digestif. excellent service, i highly recommend eating in the front dining room. read more

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My wife and loved the place. We also stumbled across it on the way between the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The server was really funny and friendly. My wife had the Coda a la vaccinara and I had the Spaghetti alla Carbonara. We had 2 entrees, shared a Pizza Campo d' fiore, 2 cokes and a medium beer. Total was €52.50. read more

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We just stumbled on this place as we were walking from the Trevi fountain to the Spanish Steps. Great wait staff, would definitely return for more. There are roman specialties on the menu that we didn't see anywhere else, specifically the fried artichokes. We didn't have a lot to eat, but what we had was delicious. I had fettuccine al pesto and my friend had a spinach salad. I am a home baker and I have to say the bread was excellent. The tiramisu was top drawer. We were in Rome for only a few days but we will definitely return to this place. Buon apetito! read more

La Scalinata - Tiramisu - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

TLDR, you'll love it. This place is great with a huge selection of dishes. The host is fantastic and obviously loves serving his customers. We took the family two different nights and both were fantastic. All your favorites plus some eclectic alternatives. read more

Fair prices and pizza sizes for the touristy location I guess however the pizzas were extremley oily, the toppings scarce, and not chopped up or spread evenly over the food? read more

La Scalinata - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We stumbled across this place on our way to the Spanish Steps and it was one of our favorite places on our entire Italian trip. Charming and friendly staff. Very quaint and relaxed atmosphere without the crowds of the touristy places. The lasagna, bucatini with bacon and meatballs were all excellent! The house red wine was quite good as well. Very reasonably priced for the quality and the portion size. If you like restaurants that are not where all the crowds are then this is your place. read more

Ate here in November after a cruise with my wife and we both loved it. Just ate here again last night on a family vacation and it was just as good as I remembered. Everything we ordered was delicious and with 4 entrees a salad, 1 liter water, half liter of wine and 3 sodas check came to 88€. Not quite sure why it shows $$$$ in the description because it is definitely one of the more reasonably priced restaurants in Rome. Definitely recommend. read more

Not exactly sure why we decided to stop at this place but so glad we did! Cozy, not too crowded, reasonably priced, no pushy waiters. VERY good food! We had the melon and prosciutto (melon so sweet), steamed mussels (broth was so good!!), and Oxtail stew (very tender). Wait staff were very nice. We made plans to go back before we left Rome but was disappointed we were unable to fit it in. For sure next time! read more

Nice tucked away establishment, with very satisfying authentic Italian food and friendly staff. Off the beaten path of the Spanish steps so you'll get a meal that doesn't feel rushed and will leave you satisfied. I'd go back. read more

delicious! I think we tried everything on the menu!! ah how romantic roman cuisine is!

My mom and I came here after visiting Fontana di Trevi. I had gnocci pomodoro and she had spinach ravioli. We shared and it was delicious. This place also has an assortment of good alcohol and free wifi with outlets to charge devices. read more

This was not far from Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Excellent food, fair price, they take credit cards and service was very good.

We stumbled upon this adorable little restaurant and absolutely lucked out. It happened to be near out hotel, which is in the Trevi Fountain neighborhood. We are only in Rome for four nights, and have already eaten here twice!! It feels local and not touristy at all. We have had some of everything; braseola with rocket, bruschetta, veal saltimbucca, bacala (cod), pork chop, chicken and grilled veggies, vegetable soup, and the side of sauteed chicory. Loved it ALL! The people there are great too, Emilio was so welcoming, and the gentleman behind the counter recognized us and made a special pork chop for my daughter, with heart shaped tomatoes and all. seriously, it was wonderful. Thank you! read more

We ordered insalata parmigiano and pizza buffaleta. The salad was awesome and the pizza slightly less so, but still delicious. Our waiter was super friendly and helped me with my pronunciations in Italian. We had a great experience, next time in Rome, we'll be back. read more

This restaurant is simply wonderful! The food is fresh. The cooking is delicious. We are traveling in Rome for four days, and this is the only restaurant we returned to a second time. Simply had to have the eggplant Parmesan again. Prices are reasonable. And the service is very personable and attentive. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Can't imagine a place with worse service. After being sat 15 minutes we weren't given a menu or approached by anyone. I had to get up and ask the manager for menus. Then again to place an order. Our appetizers came out after the main dish. We asked for 3 separate staff for extra plates to share the large salad but they never came. Glass of wine asked twice never came. The food was very good which is why I give it 3 stars. Service was literally non existent read more

Very family-friendly restaurant with great service and large portions at a reasonable price. We stopped in for an early dinner and had the place to ourselves. read more

Not sure why this is labeled as a pricey restaurant. It was very affordable and comparable to most restaurants in the area as far as price. Our service was the nicest we have had during our whole vacation. The pizzas were very large and my wife and I had trouble finishing them! So delicious! They gave us complementary limoncello and we will definitely be back! read more