Nice ambience, great staff! Papperdelle was to die for!! Priced well given quality! We did wait a while for our main courses (however typically for Italian culture) You will definitely need a reservation to get in. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Pappardelle Al Sugo Di Picchiapò E Pecorino - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Came with a group of 7 during my family trip to Rome. We were seated very quickly and the service was excellent. I ordered the carbonara which proceeded the be the best pasta I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Truly the best restaurant in Rome, we enjoyed a wonderful meal on Sunday night & are still talking about this restaurant a month after we returned from Italy. We started our evening with a wonderful bottle of white wine, starters burrata - the little cherry tomatoes were incredible & went so well with the burrata, then enjoyed fried artichoke where we were told the best part is the stem. Also a mixed salad I think the freshest salad I've ever enjoyed! Our main courses were for me Cacio e Pepe delicious! and cod fish We ended with the white chocolate soufflé with warm dark chocolate The brother & sister who run the restaurant were so friendly & accommodating. read more

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I ordered the cacio e pepe with truffle which was tasty and as expected. Others in our group had the carbonara and pasta with catch of the day (seabass) and the pasta was so undercooked, it was hard to even bite into at all - not al dente like mine. Unfortunately, it was disappointing for them given it was a pricey meal anyway. They are well located though, close to the Colosseum, and the interior is nice. Service was attentive. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Cacio e pepe with truffle - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

What an absolute gem of a restaurant. The ambiance was romantic, the service was friendly, the house wine superb and the food incredibile! The cacio e pepe with truffle was so delicious. When in Rome stop by and eat here! read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Come for the food. Stay for the WIFI. Seriously... The WIFI is super fast. Just scan the barcode that's on the paper mat. My wife ordered the ravioli and really enjoyed it. I'm pretty sure I ordered the seafood spaghetti. Same as everywhere else, but it wasn't bad. Service was a little slow. It was a one man show. He did everything from seating people, bringing food and drinks out, and ringing them up. Hopefully they were just short staffed that night. read more

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Such a gem in the heart of Rome! La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali has a warm, cozy vibe and a menu full of Roman classics done right. I highly recommend booking a reservation. There's a really cool room lined with photos of famous guests who have dined here over the years, which makes the experience feel extra special. I ordered the cacio e pepe, and it was outstanding exactly what you want from a traditional Roman dish. Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, and top notch food. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I would have to say the family that owns this business is doing an amazing job. The hospitality, the food. Everything on point. We enjoyed our experience here. They last-minute accommodated us, and I have to say the food was absolutely delicious. read more

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They make a pretty good GF cacio e pepe with a fettuccine pasta. First time I've had a GF fettuccine so I had to double check it was actually GF! Tried to put bread on my table twice and don't have a GF option for that unfortunately. Tasty GF chocolate cake as well but their ice cream has traces so you can't make it a la mode. read more

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Acceptable food, but horrible service. Manager was very rude to my American husband (but not to me, Italian) and it was felt throughout our lunch. Refused to bring certain items out as they knew what was best for our meal? I respect professionals, but there was an arrogant and controlling feeling about it. Won't be back. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Gnocchi tasted overcooked, sauce was alright. Meat was good. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The food was just OK. I got Cacio e Pepe as everyone recommended on yelp. Sure it was nicely alndente but that's about it. Also had the seafood fettuccine and that was also just ok. There's lots of places in Rome with less hype that really achieve what the reviewers were talking about here. I would not come back. The ambiance was weird sat outside and a homeless man was getting in a fight with a local .... Eeek. But overall the service was good . read more

Excellent traditional Italian restaurant close to the coliseum. We had no reservation for a late lunch but they found us a table after 15 minutes. It was well worth it. Pasta was perfectly Al dente, grilled lamb chops were extremely flavorful and the jersusalem artichoke was incredibly savory. My son wanted pizza, which they didn't have, but they offered to cook him a plain child size pasta. The inside was cute, the Stratford was clean and they had multiple bathrooms (always important in Rome). Would definitely go back. read more

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The past was terrible. The ambiance was nice and service was good. The chicken was ok. It didn't live up to most Italian cooking. I have never left a poor restaurant review. read more

Our driver took us here when we asked for Authentic and it was absolutely amazing we went twice!

Super nice waiter and was really funny. Food was really good and would definitely recommend this to friends

Food was good and the service was quick, but could be contributed to the 3 o'clock kitchen closing

Mostly reservation only but we managed to sneak in without one because we just so happened to be wandering by right exactly when they opened and they had one extra table. So we felt like we got really lucky, especially as we watched so many people get turned away after us. We had already eaten a big meal earlier in the day so we weren't super hungry, but my husband and I each got a starter. He got dumplings with duck ragout, and I got the soup of the day which they said was a potato porridge with bacon. Both were phenomenal. The porridge was savory and warm and hit all the right spots on this cool evening in Rome. We then got the beef strips with rosemary to share for an entree, which we enjoyed a lot, but which really should've been titled Hope You Like Rosemary because that's mostly what it tasted like - in the best way possible. I'm glad we were sharing it because it was also a very decent size portion and there's no way I could've finished that on my own. And the crowning glory of the meal; and the reason I ended up on five stars. The white chocolate soufflé with molten chocolate, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream. For real one of the best things I've eaten, ever. Order it, seriously. read more

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Delicious, wonderful, welcoming. Favorite place in Monti. I look forward to eating here every time. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Family run and very cozy. Good service, great food. We had to wait about 45 minutes for dinner at 8:30 but we just walked to the coliseum for a few minutes away. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali is a great Italian restaurant in the heart of Rome near the Colosseum. Luckily during on our honeymoon, we had a friend recommended a hotel nearby this part of Rome. And Luckily because we found this local restaurant where I ate the best bowl of pasta of my entire life!! My wife and I Yelped to find a place for dinner, and particularly one that offered one of the four classic Roman pastas. We were looking for pasta alla gricia, and this ended up being a life altering choice. There is a wait at this restaurant, so call in a reservation or expect a 30+ minute wait. We waited 45 minutes for a table, but just gave us an excuse to grab an Aperol Spritz at a local bar while we waited. The wait was worth it, the restaurant is beautiful inside with such amazing food! We ordered the porchetta as a starter, and some wine to set the mood for the pasta dishes. The pasta is made in house, and they offer many types of pastas with protein choices and sauces to suit any person. My wife ordered a tagliatelle pasta with wild boar ragu, and I had the pasta alla gricia that changed my life. The pasta has giuanciale, a smoked meat from the jowl(pork cheek), garlic, and the fat of this meat flavors the pasta to perfection. It is served with cheese to add another layer of richness, and it truly amazing how much flavor comes from the giunciale. We ordered tiramisu to end the meal, and we really enjoyed the entire dinner. The service was great, friendly staff that didn't pressure you at all. I highly recommend that you try this restaurant when in Rome, some pun intended! Seriously, come here to try the pasta alla gricia! read more

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Was informed they were booked for the entire afternoon. No signage stating no service. read more

La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali - Walked up , was informed they were booked the entire afternoon. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Wonderful meal celebrating a birthday with larger family gathering on our first night in Rome. They put up some decorations for us which made it extra special. Grazie mille! read more

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We always come back here when in Rome. Friendly staff that's been there for years, and delicious food. Definitely come here if you're in the area- but he sure to make reservations and please don't dress like you just came from Disneyland (advice from a fellow American). read more

Was just mediocre nothing special. The bread was boring ! The bread should be killer in Italy and pasta was so so not much pizazz Service was good. read more

Our best meal in Rome. Reservations are a must. We made reservations for 7:30 when they open, and it was full 15 minutes after we arrived. Service was friendly and efficient, especially for such a busy restaurant. Our party of 7 had quite a variety of dishes and all were excellent. The highlights: Prosciutto et melon - fresh, ripe cantaloupe and melt-in-your mouth meat Steak with rosemary - perfectly cooked medium rare with just the right amount of seasoning Cacie et Pepe pasta - a creamy and tangy version of the Roman classic - we got one with truffles and one without and recommend skipping the truffles Porchetta appetizer - hands down the best sliced pork we've ever eaten Bruschetta- even though not on the menu, they made a simple version with tomatoes and basil. Tomatoes sweet and ripe and crusty bread nicely grilled. Veal meatloaf - tender, complex flavor. The only dishes that didn't "wow" were the veal chop (odd cut) and the frito mister appetizer. The fried ricotta was spectacular but the zucchini flower and cod were all batter and not much else. Desserts were all wonderful. Their lemon cake special was like eating a lemon cloud. Sigh. All the servers were so cheerful and helpful and we wanted for nothing. If you are near the Colosseum, this should be a must on your dining list. read more

Best pasta ragu I've ever had. The service not good. Super busy. Need reservations for sure. read more

Poor service, food is not as great as their ego! Very rude staff. They will not seat you if you don't have reservation. Even if you do have reservation, the hospitality is not that great if you are not white. I would not refer this place. read more

The concierge aboard the Oceania Marina recommended this Roman restaurant to us, and the concierge at our hotel made the reservation. The taxi ride from the hotel to the restaurant started inauspiciously when my wife had to ask the cabbie to please remove the baseball cap that was covering the meter. When he did just as we started out, 9.20 Euros were revealed, which he switched to 2.80 Euros. I'm glad Diane caught that attempted caper! When we arrived on the very narrow street on which La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali is situated, the small but quaint restaurant was filled to capacity. It was charming and rustic, but there were crumbs on our tablecloth. It was Saturday night, and a guitarist added notes to enhance the otherwise fine ambiance. The large menu was filled with impressive-sounding offerings, including about 30 specials, and I decided to push the envelope and order a lot. We began with Calamari Fritti. The morsels of Calamari (rings and tentacles alike) were light, tender, and excellent, and served with a homemade Marinara Sauce. Zuppa del Giorno, barley soup with beans and an olive oil topping, was hearty and very good, followed by a good but very unusual large portion of Caesar Salad that contained mixed greens, croutons, radicchio, carrot slices, and a creamy Caesar Dressing. Pappardelle alla Gricia, wide pappardelle noodles with bacon, egg, and Pecorino Cheese, was very salty even without the bacon, which was very strong in taste. Cold Carciofi alla Romano, Roman artichokes in Vine Sauce with lemon flavoring, was very good. Spiedino di Gamberoni alla Griglia, tasted good except the jumbo prawns grilled in Lemon Sauce were mostly not well deveined or shelled. Patate del Forno, grilled potatoes with Rosemary, were very good, just as we hoped. The best dish of the evening was Straccetti di Manzo con Funghi Porcini served with white rice. This entree consisted of oily thin slices of beef mixed with wild mushrooms, a few greens, a tiny tomato, and garlic. But the crusty wheat bread served with the meal was just okay. Our female server (the chef's daughter) was very friendly, well versed in the ingredients of offered edibles, and efficient. And, one time the chef-owner even came out himself to see if I was ready for the next ordered dish, which I thought was a nice touch. (He probably wondered, "Who is this strange American man that is ordering so many dishes?") Throughout our meal, he and an assistant could be seen preparing food behind a large clear window, so it was almost like viewing a show kitchen. Our dessert capped off a nice evening. It was a great Hot Chocolate Souffle with zabaglione and Vanilla Ice Cream. After everything we had sampled, it was no time to scrimp at the end. We walked out quite filled but about $140 lighter (equivalent to Euros). Our taxi ride back to the hotel was much less eventful than the first. read more

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Found this place while visiting Rome with my girlfriend and we loved it so much that we came back a second time. It's tucked away in a back alley a few blocks from the Colosseum. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. All the pastas were amazing but my favorite thing I had was their white chocolate soufflé. It was absolutely amazing. You must order if you go here. All the pastas are made in house. We had the carbonara, caccio pepe with black truffle, and fettuccine with lamb ragu. All of them were great. We were lucky enough to walk in and get a table without a wait both times we went but I'd recommend making a reservation because I think they get pretty busy especially during the summer. I highly recommend checking this place out while you're in Rome. read more

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Paid this place a visit right after our morning Colosseum tour. Based on previous yelp reviews, I wanted to make sure that we hit this spot. By the time we got there at 12:20, there was already a line forming for the 12:30 lunch opening. In fact, a couple of parties had planned ahead and made reservations. The outdoor Patio only has about four tables, so those were instantly filled. But, we were one of the first to secure a dining table inside, and the ambience is excellent. I can see why this place is such a sought after destination, because the combination of the ambience, the location, and its proximity to the Colosseum, and the quality of the food, are all surely at the top when compared against other restaurants in this location. We did the holy trinity of Roman pastas: cacio e pepe, carbonara, and amatriciana. We also threw in the clam and pasta entree, and pork shank, and burrata. Although the pork was not memorable, all the others were excellent. For first time travelers to Italy, it's important to know that "al dente" preparation might be a little surprising to some. But, this is clearly authentic and high-quality cuisine, and a quintessential setting. read more

Great restaurant in Rome by many historical sites. Pasta home made. Service isn't great but the food is worth it.

This place is soooooo awesome. It would get 5 stars if the service were better. The food was definitely 5 stars though. The melon with prosciutto was amazing. The prosciutto was sliced super thin. The pasta with veal ragu and truffle was great. Super delicious. The best thing hands down was dessert. Panna cotta topped with basically a pistachio butter which I have never seen Before. One of the best desserts I've ever had! read more

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What's not to love? Quaint, cozy dining room, lovely service and the best gnocchi on the planet!

Staff was utterly and completely rude. I asked a few questions about the menu and the server was rude along with the owners. Don't recommend, TERRIBLE service. So many better restaurants to check out. read more

The best meal we had in Rome, bar none. My daughters had the grilled chicken, son and husband had the pasta, mother and I the artichoke specials and father had the pork. We're still talking about it two days later. Don't miss this if you're at the Colosseum or Forum. We called ahead and our table was waiting. Owner and staff were gracious and we had a lovely experience! We'll be back! read more

The service was great, the waiters were talkative and funny. They had an artichoke appetizer special that evening and it was amazing! The squid appetizer was slightly fishy tasting and probably the least favorite part of our meal but the main course and dessert were delicious. The place was packed so a testament to how good They are. read more

Truly every bit as good as they say it is. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment. The walls are decorated with autographs and photographs of famous people who ate here, and that was fun to look at, but the star of the show was the food! Hubs and I ate here on our last night in Rome, and it was the final dinner of a three week trip. I was really hoping to leave on a high note, because all the restaurants we visited were so delightful and delicious... and this place did not disappoint. We typically share 1 antipasti, 1 primi piatti (pasta) and 1 secondi piatti (meat) and have a salad, but the menu looked so good, we did not have the salad so we could have two of the pastas. If you like truffles, you must have the truffle pasta, it was divine. House wine was amazing. Every dish was excellent, I doubt you could pick one that was just average. Enjoy! read more

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Had a really tasty meal here! Came for dinner, and we called a few hours ahead of time to reserve a table, so we didn't have to wait. We had the house white wine which was delicious, and we started with burrata toast with anchovy. The toast was okay, nothing life-altering, but fresh and tasty. For my meal, I had the cacio e Pepe with black truffle. This dish is NOT to be missed. It's perfectly simple and so flavorful, quintessentially Italian. Service was fine, our servers were generally friendly. As is typical in Europe, you need to actually flag staff down to place an order, get the check, etc, so just something to be aware of. The white chocolate soufflé for dessert was killer too - don't skip on the sweets here! Overall- definitely worth a visit in Rome. read more

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We arrived a about 40 minutes before closing. Not sure why the made a reservation for us so close to the closing time. The place is a little small but the food is good, fresh and made to order. The waiter was visibly annoyed with us, we refused the bread for the table not because we wanted to avoid paying the 3 euro table fee (yes they charge you for the bread no matter what) but because we get filled up with the bread and end up not eating our food. read more

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This restaurant is a hidden gem near the Pantheon that isn't crowded with tourists. Upon arrival we were seated promptly and served complimentry glasses of white wine. Our waitress was American so there weren't any language barriers. We had the bruschetta misto and mixed salad as starters. For dinner we ordered the cacio e pepe and carbonara pastas. The cacio e pepe was a very simple dish but packed with flavor and the carbonara had a nice creamy egg sauce with bacon. We skipped dessert to grab gelato down the street but I'm sure those would've been tasty as well! This place has reasonable prices but the entrees are pretty small. Each pasta dish would be considered a single meal but if you order several dishes to share you get to try a little bit of everything. We spent 50€ for 4 people. Definitely check this place out if you are nearby! read more

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