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    La Tavernetta 48

    4.4 (272 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Truffle pasta
    Shruti J.

    We did not make a reservation here but this place was on my husbands list of places to eat at and I am glad we stopped by! I am a fan of aglio e olio and wanted to try it here.. when in Rome right? Although it wasn't on their menu when I asked if they could make it, our server offered to prepare it for me! It was delicious!!! Husband got the truffle pasta and that was so flavorful and tasty. Highly recommend this place for a meal when in Rome!

    Roasted baccala
    Dave H.

    Still great food. Had an amazing lunch of octopus carpaccio and roasted baccala. Top of my list for this area of Rome.

    Baked Lasagna
    Joy C.

    On our second night in Rome, the concierge at our hotel made reservations at La Tavernetta 48 for dinner. I saw the great reviews and good rating on yelp, that's why I picked this place. Since it was a last minute reservation, there were no available tables at the outdoor area. We were seated inside, which was completely fine besides the American music blasting on the speakers. It would have been nice it they played classical or Italian music. The place was small but it had the old and classic Italian interiors. Service was good, not great. We noticed that all the other customers were American tourists as well. We still hoped to get authentic Italian dishes though. We ordered: PROSCIUTTO AND BUFFALO MOZZARELLA- great CHARCUTERIE BOARD- good variety of meats, cheeses, and jams VEAL- this was a disappointment. The dish was bland and dry. BAKED LASAGNA- it was okay BEEF FILLET- mediocre TAGLIOLINI W/ TRUFFLE CREAM- nothing special CUTTLEFISH INK PASTA- delicious I was the only one who was satisfied with the choice of dish. My cuttlefish ink pasta was prepared just right. The other dishes were quite disappointing, flavor -wise. We just weren't wowed by any of the dishes.They were all plated and presented beautifully though. Maybe we had high expectations because of the good yelp ratings and reviews. Overall, the restaurant was nice and clean. The service was pleasant and had a lively vibe from all the other tourists. Personally, I would have preferred to have dined at a small place, where locals would choose to dine. We thought that we didn't really get the beautiful and authentic flavors of Italy from what we've tried here. Grazie.

    Michelle V.

    I am a big pasta fan! But was a bit disappointed with the pasta dishes here in Rome. Between the two I've ordered, I recommend the truffle pasta. The other pasta entree seems a bit hard and undercooked.

    Spaghetti carbonara
    Derek A.

    Next time I have to remember to snap a photo "before" I start eating but as you can tell, I enjoyed my meal. They do offer a fixed menu for lunch that includes a first, second and dessert. But I opted instead just for the carbonara off the main menu. Overall, service and food was good. The restaurant does have a cute ambiance too, doesn't feel overly touristy... Definitely recommend checking it out... Edited my review down one star because paying and checking out took way longer than it should have...unfortunately

    Sea bass over polenta
    David S.

    We really enjoyed La Tavernetta 48. Nice ambiance with the best service. The food was outstanding with the nicest presentation. Pictures included. My wife had the roasted octopus and I had the sea bass over polenta. We started with bruschetta which comes with four pieces. The nice touch is you get two pieces with tomatoes and one with prosciutto and one with mushrooms. They served the bruschetta on gluten free bread for me and regular bread for my wife in the same order. They modified the sauce on my fish to be gluten free. They offer gluten free pasta and pizza.

    Carbonara
    Katie N.

    Really good restaurant in Rome with some amazing pasta! We came late in the evening, about 8:30 and 9 and were able to get a spot. We decided to get a burrata and honestly I would not recommend it unless you love anchovies. It was topped with them and took over the taste of everything else. Besides that we had the truffle fettuccine which was very good and flavorful and the carbonara which flavor was amazing. I would recommend getting a pasta with fettuccini noodles since they seemed to be more freshly made!

    Lasagna
    Saeed S.

    In one of our last days in Rome @safaduffa and I happened upon a little restaurant in an alley called @ristorantelatavernetta48. At this restaurant I saw lasagna on the menu, an item I don't think I'd seen on any other menu on our Italy trip, and given lasagna is one of my favorite foods (like Garfield) I had to order it in Italy. This turned out to be possibly the best lasagna I've had in my entire life (don't tell my wife or mother in law who had that title before) let's breakdown why: 1. Sauce: this was an all beef tomato based meat sauce and anyone who has been to Italy knows that the tomatoes here are just next level. Fresh Italian tomatoes are unbeatable 2. Pasta: using fresh lasagna sheets the acetal pasta was perfectly Al dente - this tends to be my biggest gripe with lasagna that isn't homemade 3. Preparation: this lasagna comes out in an individual cast iron pan and is topped with fresh mozzarella (Safa does this as well) and it has to be the reason it comes out so well, it looks delicious and it tastes delicious If you're in Rome you should definitely check out La Tavernetta 48 and try out what might be the best lasagna I've ever had!!

    Seafood linguine - clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp
    Marilyn N.

    This was located right below our Airbnb and was highly recommended by our host. We came in on a Monday evening around 9PM and waited about ten minutes before getting a table. We ordered the seafood linguine, prawn risotto, and assorted bruschetta. The assorted bruschetta included two with tomatoes, one mushroom, and one with sausage - they ran out of artichoke. The tomato was the best out of the three. We then received the two main dishes and it was both inedible. The risotto was overly salted and was not cooked throughly. I only ate what I could of the prawns and barely touched risotto. You could feel the bits from the shells of the clams and mussels in the linguine - it definitely added a crunch component. And the seafood in the linguine dish still had a very fishy taste to it. My boyfriend and I could barely eat a quarter of dishes and was very disappointed since this was our last meal in Rome. I'm not sure why this place was so highly rate when the food tasted below mediocre. We both agreed that this was probably the worse meal we had in Italy. On the hand, service was amazing and attentive. But the food was just horrible.

    Caico de Pepe
    Holly I.

    Amazing place! Food is incredible! The best meal I had in Italy. Owner and staff are super welcoming and couldn't ask for a better experience! Favorite place in Rome! Planning on going back next year!

    The service was extremely friendly. The ambiance was great. The food was absolutely amazing, best steak I've ever had!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service on a quiet hidden street. Would visit again on my return to Rome.

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    3 years ago

    Solid choice. Good food, drinkable house wine. Happened upon this place our first night in Venice and we were glad we chose it.

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    Wonderful dining experience. Some of the best food I had in Rome. Be sure and make a reservation as this place fills up fast.

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    3 years ago

    Staff were very nice and friendly, food was delicious. We went a bit late and didn't need a reservation which was fantastic.

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    Delicious food and good service! Best pasta I had in all of Rome. Tiramisu was very good as well

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    4.6(235 reviews)
    1.0 kmPrati
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    This evening Mary and I had a wonderful dinner at Sue e Gui Cucina Romana in the Prati district of…read moreRome. Daniel, the son of the chef and part owner was gracious and conversational and made great recommendations for our dinner. We started with a crispy sage leaf appetizer made simply with sage leaves lightly battered and fried in olive oil. Yummy! All of the pasta is made fresh and Mary selected Ravioli ricotta e Spinach while I selected Saltimbocca alla romana (Veal slices in Roman style) and both dishes were delicious. After dinner we opted out of dessert, but Daniel brought a treat to the table consisting of two sugar coated cookies and suggested we soaking them in our wine as a final treat. They were Wonderful! So far one of the best meals we have had in Rome. We would both highly recommend this restaurant, both for the family atmosphere and the great food. We hope to return before leaving Rome.

    Review # 1200 After…read moresome shopping on the Via cola Di Riemzo, we were ready for lunch. This spot was a Yelp find. We arrived just before they opened at 12:30. We asked for a table outside and the kind lady asked us if we had a reservation (oh oh). We didn't. No problem as we took our pick of one of the tables. Two levels inside with a small Bar in the back. Before we knew it, outside seating was full and inside also filled up-a good sign. We ordered a liter (ended up being too much but when in Rome...) of their house Red and enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the Fried Artichokes (thick breading and will order the Roman style with garlic/vinegar next time), fried Zucchini and Suppli-Cacio Pepe. The Suppli was delicious and was enjoyed the most. For main, it was Pasta Carbonara (Guanciale )-Proper carbonara and the streak of not having a bad version of this dish in Rome continues. The sliced Beef with mushrooms was also delicious -super tender and thin pieces of beef (medium rare as requested). We asked if the Tiramisu was house-made. Our server answered, "yes, and I am the one who makes it." How could we not order after that?! One of the best Tiramisus we've had. Perfect balance of coffee dipped lady fingers with cream-delicious! Our Server was kind, attentive and full of hustle -she was covering a lot of ground. Don't miss this Gem if you are in the Prati district.

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    Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada - Classic Lasagna

    Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada

    4.6(115 reviews)
    0.7 kmCentro Storico
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    Back in 2018, I visited Alfredo e Ada for the first time, and eight years later, I finally made my…read moreway back and I am so happy that it hasn't changed a single bit. It's intimate, cozy authentic Italian charm. The staff here are wonderfully kind and welcoming, making an already memorable meal feel even more special. Show up right at opening if you want to secure a table immediately, as this local treasure fills up incredibly fast! We started with the artichoke, which was quite possibly the best artichoke I've ever tasted in my life. Ubelievably tender and served bathed in rich olive oil that elevated every single bite. The Amatriciana was my personal favorite dish of the night, featuring a rich red sauce packed with a subtle kick of heat and finished with a generous dusting of fresh Parmesan. The stuffed chicken was remarkably tender, juicy, and wonderfully seasoned with delicate flavors that don't overpower. Lastly, the lasagna was everything a classic lasagna should be: wonderfully cheesy and deeply comforting, yet light enough that it doesn't weigh you down. Easily one of my favorite dining spots in all of Europe. I already can't wait for the day I get to return again!

    I cannot say enough good things about this place! First, the menu is always handwritten, with only…read morea few tables inside and outside. We got there early and were able to grab a table outside. It is located on a quieter street which was really perfect for a calm dinner. The staff were really friendly and the house wine was delicious. I got the ravioli with eggplant and tomatoes and my husband got the Amatriciana pasta. We were both really happy with our meals! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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    4.7(61 reviews)
    1.1 kmPrati

    Yes, it's worth the wait if you go there early. We stood in line at 12:30 on a weekday, as in,…read morelunchtime. We were 2nd in line and waited about 30 minutes. I would wait longer. I had possibly the most amazing chick food pasta a girl could imagine. Girls know what girl food is. The pasta in Italy is just better -obviously. But then put all sorts of girl flavors on it like Lemon and Orange, just lightly enough, zest with a small hint of cheese-..... omgosh. Yes, yes, and yes. Need my hubs to replicate at home. He is going to be busy trying to perfect this. Tagliatelle with orange and lemon parmesan. This was it. It was the best. Everything else we ordered was amazing as well. Wait outside. They don't have a sign telling you to wait, no server telling you to wait. You wait out there, wondering if you're in the right place, but then people stand behind you and you're like - oh! I'm here. This is the place. There are possibly 4 tables inside. It's small. I read about them being rude- we did not have that problem. In fact, they made a mistake and we kindly let them know we ordered something else- they corrected it and were nice about it.

    Pasta Heaven. Very small spot not too far from the Vatican and even closer to the Castel…read moreSant'Angelo. We were super lucky that we didn't have to wait too long to get a table and we were sat instantly. They can only seat about 18 total. Both pastas were just absolutely amazing. The wine recommendation to match was equally great. Very reasonable priced. Really nice staff. Very much a self sufficient spot. Loved it and would recommend. The tiramisu had me in love all over again

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    Amazing pistachio tiramisu

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