Food: amazing, fresh, very traditional Service: amazing; they knew what they were doing when recommending wine and were constantly rounding tables to help customers Ambiance: quiet, quaint area with air and close to a lot of things downtown read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Osso bucco - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We had a fabulous evening dining here! We had a 7:30pm reservation for 6 on a Thursday - our table was ready when we arrived. The food and service were awesome! We ordered a bottle of wine and a few beers - all were very good. Ordered appetizers of caprese, prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella as well as another platter of assorted items. They were all delicious. For main courses we ordered several different pastas and sliced beef with mushrooms and potatoes plus a side of asparagus. The pasta was amazing too. Loved the truffle flavoring. The ambiance is very nice - off the main road and tables outside. The host was wonderful too - she's warm and friendly. We can't want to come back. Thank you for a wonderful evening!! read more

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We were actually looking for this restaurant because of a recommendation. But as we were passing the address, one of the waiters yelled at us to come in. I was given some advice during this trip, and the advice was if any of the restaurant staff yells at you to come into their restaurant walk away. But we were actually looking for this restaurant because of a recommendation. Service was wonderful, seemed like a lot of the servers were family. But when our table of four wanted two appetizers, he said that he would prepare something for us. He came out with an extremely large platter of appetizers, and this was after we had already ordered our main meals. Needless to say, we could hardly finish any of the food they brought, which was very good. But the price for the appetizer plate, of which we only wanted to, was four times the price of the two appetizers. We really felt it was a bait and switch. read more

Charming restaurant with lovely ambiance, delicious food, and friendly and attentive service. Came here with my family of four for dinner in July 2026. We sat at the outdoor dining area, romantically lit by torches and framed by lush greenery. Wine and appetizer platter were excellent. Everyone loved their entrees. I can't remember the names of the entrees (it's been a month) but the fish, grilled chicken, and pasta were all excellent. Highly recommend. You will have a delicious meal and warm service from the staff. read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Appetizer platter - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Ok, so. Be careful. One source told me they closed at midnight, so I booked a tour that ended at 10, hoping to catch them late. Luckily, I checked another source and realized they closed earlier. We arrived (after a dead sprint from piazza navona) 25 minutes before closing. They were kind enough to seat us and offered a full menu experience (including dessert and wine) without making us feel awful. I absolutely love this place, and I make arrangements whenever I'm in Italy to somehow make sure I can get here fit a meal. This time we had the arrabiata and finished with tiramisu. Simply delicious! read more

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Great food. I ordered the Sea Bass and ask the chef to do whatever sides he/she wanted. Came out with a potato/mushrooms. Awesome. Beyer than average Italian service. We sat outside. This is hidden near the Pantheon. read more

Best place we ate in Rome. Incredible staff and food. I was on my honeymoon and it was very romantic and private! Maybe make a reservation if you don't come early. They fill up fast! Manuel was an amazing server! read more

had such a wonderful experience here. staff super friendly. picked a bottle of wine to share and the pasta was to die for.

We took our chances and were a walk in. Thankfully we arrived when we did as within 15-20 mins there were people lined up waiting for a table. Maybe book in advance to be guaranteed a table. Food was great, so was the service. read more

We didn't have a great experience here. The service was super friendly but there were problems in the kitchen which caused our food to take FOREVER to come out. Then, when it did, it wasn't very good. It's possible we chose poorly, but it just wasn't a great experience overall. read more

Our favorite dinner in Rome! The service is impeccable. The food and wine - like eating at your favorite aunt and uncle's home who are culinary experts! This is not a tourist trap at all. The real deal. Music was Italian. Fabio was a kind server who explained the dishes. The Pere dessert and Tiramisu - excellent ends to our dishes. You will not have Osso Buco or Cacio e Pepe anywhere as good as here. read more

The food: Amazing. The service: Amazing. The ambiance: Amazing. Really though, we had a wonderful experience. Our service really was excellent, they were easy to talk to and incredibly friendly. The pasta, the steak, the tiramisu! All of our dishes were outstanding. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here while we were in Rome. This place is so beautiful and the people were so nice and helpful! Food was amazing!! read more

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I found this restaurant on Yelp while visiting our daughter during her study abroad semester. She had taken us to all her spots and asked us to choose for our last night. This restaurant was perfect. We loved the ambiance and the food was superb. I wish I had taken more food photos. My husband had an octopus and potato dish. My daughter loved her steak and my pasta was delicious. It was super cute at Christmastime. read more

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This is a family owned place so if you want to try it, it's better to go earlier. They were closed 1.5 hours before their listed time when we went. read more

Grabbed dinner with a group here on our final night in Italy. It is in a cute little alley way, so it is not near a busy street. We had a group of 7 and I'm glad we had a reservation, as it is small. The service was very kind, as our group asked lots of questions. We got a couple of prosciutto and mozzarella plates and the antipasti plate for the table. I loved the antipasti plate. My husband and I followed the server's recommendation for pasta and got the cacio e pepe and the gnocchi sorrentino. Both were delicious. Prices were very good for the quality of the food. Definitely worth a stop while in Rome! read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We lucked out and found this gem on our first night in Roma. The name of the restaurant means Old Inn. It's a family run spot with the sweetest people working there. The food was out of this world. We had muscles in a delicious broth for our starter and then ordered their incredible pasta dishes. The meat and seafood dishes looked incredible too. If you're nearby don't miss dining here, it will not disappoint!!! read more

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Despite the listing and the telephone message giving hours. THIS RESTSURANT IS CLOSED! We tried it on Monday and Tuesday with no luck!

This may have been the best steak I have every eaten in my life. I can't explain how tender it was. I wish I could remember what it was called but I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. My daughter had gluten free pasta that she described as unworldly. Though we arrived tired and grumpy, the staff were lovely, some of the best service I've ever had anywhere on the planet. We felt like we were at a very welcoming party in someone's home. I have a very restrictive medical diet and they were extremely helpful. I wish I could have drank some wine with these guys. This place is simply incredible. read more

Amazing experience start to finish. Out of the way, quiet, intimate and romantic. The food and service was amazing and the truffle pasta was incredible! read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Reservation ahead recommended. We went at 7:49 but no seating avaliable. They were Abel to give us reservation at 9pm. Both food and services are top notch. The decor is quaint- puts you back in medical time with wine bottles lining the walls- makes for great atmosphere. Good selection of approachable wine list. We ordered Ravioli, spaghetti with muscle and clam, short pasta with bacon and truffle. All pasta were perfectly prepared - chewy and piping hot- and seasoned well. All three are worth getting but we agree the short pasta with truffle and bacon is the best. For second course we had Osso Buco and grilled sea bass. Fish is fresh and both wonderfully prepared. Would highly recommend it. read more

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Our first dinner in Roma, got an excellent recommendation from our Home Away owner, Giuseppe. What a great location nearby our apartment. Super friendly server Fabio, who was courteous, happy and prompt; plus all service from the entire staff was nice, gave us a really fantastic experience!! Vecchia Locanda was on Sinabaldi just off the main road. Ambience was perfect sitting on the patio on beautiful evening to enjoy many wonderful and tasty dishes. Truly this was one of our best meals for the entire trip! We were hungry so tried Caprese Buffalo mozzeralla and fresh tomatoes, plus an appetizer of sautéed calamari and zucchini. Both were very good flavor and portion size enough to share for our group of 4. The entree was fresh pasta with truffle sauce and a fresh made short spaghetti with seafood. Both were excellent! Also, had vino de casa Rosso which was a Merlot, smooth and easy to drink! So yes, we loved this restaurant and service so much, we returned for a second dinner with Fabio, which I personally enjoyed even more! This time, he recommended me to order meat - Veal Marsala, WOW it was so tender you really could use a fork to cut the meat. This dish melted in your mouth, plus the sauce/gravy was so flavorful I dipped fresh bread in the sauce not to waste any of it. Plus they prepared for me a small side of pasta, fresh spaghetti cooked al Dante with some garlic butter and cheese - outstanding you have to order both of these dishes to appreciate it! Finally, we topped it off with dessert of homemade Tiramisu, also perfectly prepared, excellent taste - and they only make limited number so order one early to reserve one. This restaurant rocks!!! ...a must try in my opinion and strongly recommend to make reservations! Chin chin, enjoy!!! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing! The carbonara was the best I ever had. The rest of the menu was fantastic. Everyone in the family - including the picky eaters - were very happy. Finished with amazing desserts. The entire four course meal for the family was half as much as it would be in the states. The best meal experience we have had in Europe (France and Italy). Highly, highly recommend!! read more

We went late at night and had no problem being seated (around 9-10pm) outdoors. We got the cacio e Pepe and the truffle tortellini. The sauce for both honestly tasted the same and were not bad--nothing mind blowing. We also got strips of beef with mushroom and potatoes which were good, they tasted very homey and simple. Highlight was actually the tiramisu-- the owner makes it and it was very light and fluffy with great flavor. Overall ambiance was nice and relaxing and the staff were all very kind and friendly. read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Cacio e pepe - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The best veal I've ever had. Every dish was extremely good, well worth the price. All of the staff were extremely kind and funny! They sat us inside because we had no reservation but when a table opened up they moved us to the beautiful street seating. The ambiance is quiet, and the restaurant is visibly very appealing. read more

A+++ to all three. Food service and ambiance . It's in one of the most surprising little alleys in Rome and we couldn't have had a better meal to end our first day in the Eternal City . Must try! read more

I tried this place based on Yelp reviews and had a great dinner. Excellent service (and staff speak great English), good menu, fair prices, and all the dishes I had were very good. Love the Italian primo e secundi course thing. (I had antipasto platter, cacio y pepe pasta, strips of beef and potatoes, and finished with some pecorino cheese, along with 2 double espressos and 3 1L bottles of sparkling water for about EUR 60; there were 10-20 other things on the menu I wanted to try.) read more

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*From an American Tourist stand point* this place was very delicious. Myself and friend split the bottle of Rose, had separate pastas, and split the Veal scaloppinEverything was divine. Truly. I had to ravioli with mushrooms and was practically full from that alone (highly recommend to anyone who loves both those ingredients) and the veal melted in your mouth. I would suggest if you ordered a meat dish either pairing it with a pasta or a side item otherwise it surely won't be filling enough. Entire check split was about 33.5 euros, so just know it's a bit more pricey but not extravagant, well worth the extra if you want that experience which I enjoyed. read more

The twisted pasta with tomatoes, tuna and olive had a chewy texture, bit very good flavors. Seems like canned tuna, black olives and tomato sauce. My husband had lemon gnocchi, softer texture, also pretty flavorful. The lentil soup was a mixture of different beans and barley, wasn't blended. We went back since yelp said they open for lunch until 3pm, but it wasn't the case, so be aware of their hours. read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Pasta with tuna tomato and olive - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Hidden gem!! Found this spot looking for gluten free options and it turned out to our family favorite. We back for a second time. Definitely recommend!! read more

Came here for dinner on our last night of Rome trip and it was very good we got grilled veggies, ravioli with red sauce, lemon gnocchi, cacio de peppi and filet steak and potato's. Wanted to try a little of everything it all was soooo good. Staff was very friendly also. read more

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The food was amazing and so tasty! Our waiter was very kind and welcoming. We were at a table on a cute little street and didn't feel squished or worried about cars at all! All of the staff members were incredibly friendly, warm, and wanted to give us the best possible experience. read more

This place is a hidden treasure. The food and service were excellent. It is very cozy. Their pasta's were Fenice Al as was desert.

A good, solid restaurant choice in Rome. It's not going to blow your mind, but the food is good and the service friendly. The romantic candlelit outdoor tables are in a quaint alley where you can watch the locals stroll by with their dogs. The service was friendly and just perfect, we weren't rushed at all. The pastas are made in-house and are really good. I had a super tasty spinach ravioli with tomato sauce. We shared the artichoke appetizer. Since we just wanted a light pasta meal, we only ordered a carafe of house wine, an artichoke to share, and 2 pasta dishes. Nobody blinked an eye. At some restaurants, they get a little pissy if you don't order a second course but it was no problem to just have pastas. All in all, a decent meal (but not a particularly memorable one). I think this place rates a good 3.5 stars. read more

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One of the best meals we had our entire trip. We liked it so much, we came back the next night for dinner and that was also one of the best meals we had our entire trip :) The staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. It amazes me that even in a country where they don't expect tips, they go out of their way to provide excellent service. Food was excellent. In both nights, we tried the octopus with potatoes and olives (came as a recommendation from our server and was SO good, we got it both nights), caprese salad, ravioli with mushrooms (amazing), trofie with truffles, bacon, and brie (to die for), tonnarelli with truffles, and veal saltimbocca (melt in your mouth tender veal). Their house wine was also very tasty. It is normal to pay a service charge at restaurants in Italy so expect 2.5 euros/person, which is not a big deal. Everything was great and we would highly recommend this small place for dinner. Make sure to make a reservation! read more

Absolutely perfect for our first night in Rome! It was especially nice because they had gluten free options (Celiac) that were all Incredibly delicious! We were able to sit down stairs in their wine room which we really loved... very romantic. The wine selection was amazing and so was our waiter who was very attentive and made me feel like my gf needs were not a problem at all, which I appreciate! We will definitely be back next time we visit Rome. :) read more

Amazing food for cheap price Great servers and hospitals Great wine selection in a cool basement read more

By far the best dining experience we had in Rome. So amazing that we had dinner twice during our 4 night stay. If there's one thing I love about Italy is finding these off the beaten path family restaurants. On our first night my bf and I enjoyed a quiet romantic dinner outside where we shared the cacio w pepe, Italian red wine and we each ordered an entree. The steak and potatoes were delicious, the mushrooms were fragrant and added the perfect touch to the dish. The sauce was so good that I couldn't get enough of it with the bread. On the 2nd night we had the amatriciana and just like the cacio e pepe it was delicious. Since these are regional dishes I highly recommend trying them here. Of course no Italian dinner is complete without dolce, and the tiramisu tasted like pure love! I also can't say enough about the service! Our waiter was so gracious and kind, that even though they were closing shop on our 2nd visit he was kind enough to let us dine! He remembered us from the night before and though we were limited on options the staff was super kind and we enjoyed our meal and wine without feeling rushed. Visiting Rome for a night this summer just to visit them again! read more

We ate all over Italy but agree this was the best. The atmosphere, the food, the service was legit. This is the place you want to be if you are in Rome for dinner. We ate here twice and wish we'd eaten here every night. I almost don't want to share, but rather keep it to myself. But these people are good, and their food is too. read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Went here based on ratings found on Yelp. The ratings were accurate. I wouldn't say this is the best place to eat but definitely good for refined taste buds. Be prepared to pay the coperto charge and anything they bring out (if you think the bread or any side they recommend with the entree is complimentary/included, it's not, people from the states will understand what I'm trying to say). But give this quaint little place in an alley way a try ! read more

La Vecchia Locanda - Table with wine glasses and menus - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM