Went there for breakfast the 2 days we were in Rome , all portions are generous and a staff absolutely friendly . A must go if you are around. read more

The food was definitely not impresive, I just don't want to say not good..but the service was horrible!!!! One of the worst I ever experienced. .by far!!!! This place is totally not worth the price....major dissapointment.... read more

Both the service and food were excellent. The hostess seated our large group quickly after another restaurant cancelled our reservation, Federico, the waiter, was very friendly and offered some very good recommendations from the menu, and the meal was very well prepared and tasty. read more

Super hipster place to go in Rome. A bit off the beaten path. It reminded me of Meat and Potatoes in Pittsburgh. Very cool twists on cocktails. My absolute favorite included Campari ,Cynar, Angustura bitters, lemon, and tonic served over ice. It was heavenly!! Very nice selection of wine. I got the smaller cheese plate, and it was just enough for me. Served with honey, and apricot preserves. A very cool place to check out the scene. I would sit at the bar for hours just watching them make drinks. They pay special attention to the look of the cocktail they are making. Very cool read more

La Zanzara - Part of their drink menu. Very neat things going on. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We came here for a quick lunch near the Vatican. It was cute, on-trend, intimate and delicious. They offered lighter fare in addition to traditional Italian meals. We shared an appetizer of zucchini blossoms with an anchovy and mozzarella inside each one and then tempura fried. It was labeled pumpkin on the menu, though. I had a salad with rare ahi tuna on top. My husband had the croque madame sandwich, which was served open-faced. It's safe to assume you will have slow service everywhere in Rome, and most of Italy. They lounge at meals and make them an activity of their day. There is a ton of seating in this place! It is much bigger than you might first assume. The ladies room downstairs was the worst part. It was terribly trashed. read more

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We went here for the Aperitivo and had a great time! The drinks were interesting, my Punch was stronger than I anticipated, but the Pims cup was nice and refreshing! The aperitivo bites were all very good, this is a place where you should have some time and relax, also not be too hungry when you go for aperitivo since the waiters bring you the bites and you cannot go up and get more whenever you want. This is not to say that there is not enough food, because there is!! I really enjoyed the hip atmosphere and younger crowd of people! read more

Ok so this is a tad expensive and I wasn't expecting much but wow. Just go to the seafood dishes and the white wine from Avellino and you're in for a treat. Nice music great sort of almost basic American feel. Feels young and trendy without compromising on exceptional cuisine. Relaxed and chilled. Grrat read more

Really nice restaurant. Packed with locals so you know it's gotta be good. Part bar, part restaurant. The food was really nice and the staff was very friendly. It's in a really nice part of Rome. If we're ever in the neighborhood we'll certainly go there again. read more

First bar I visited in Rome and I love it. Bartenders are incredibly friendly. Prices are decent and service is fast.

This is a great bar! I can't speak for the food because I did not eat here but the bartenders were amazing. Their drinks are made with exquisite detail - I was mesmerized watching them. They were so friendly to a couple of us Americans- very nice experience compared to earlier at an Iltalian restaurant. Andrea was amazing - he kept our discussion on point and made us feel a part of Italy. Would recommend to many foreigners traveling to Italy. read more

I Walked past this place looking for a hearty meal. As i saw all of the tables And guests i turned around and entered. I had no expectations. The hostess ignored me. I Sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly. He gave me the dinner and drink menus right away. Poured my Sauvignon Blanca even though he was quite busy. He and the other bartenders were making their specialty cocktails and taking care of the service staff. The menu was extensive and had many items that I wanted. Would need to settle for the night and make another go of this place again. The reading of the menu was just too exciting. Ceviche. Large chunks of fish. With hughs of ginger and jalapeno. Fresh basil leaves. Slice of lime. Small chunks of chopped ginger. Served in a Small bowl. Needed to cut the fish which was nice. It just was'nt chopped fish which is what I grew up on. Excellent. Flavors that are distinct. Rhubarb one of my favorite items was delicate. Unique and encompassig of a ceviche. Great care taken in the creation and execution of this simple fish. Pigeon. Simple presentation on a bed of rice with vegetables and a dab of pate. With a dusting of tandoori spices. A perfect cook of the pigeon brought out its gamie flavors. The pate richness was a great balance to the pigeon. The rice complimented the whole plate. The tandoori spices were not overwhelming to the whole of entree. A 2nd glass of wine was served right away. I had to have more food. Shear gluttony. I asked the bartender for the house specialty of desserts and he suggested the apple tarte tatin. Great. I'll take it. I asked for his suggestion of a drink with it and he suggested the calvados. It was beautifully presented on a silver tray with sliced dried apples. A nice presentation. It made the wait for the dessert worth it. The service was very attentive by all staff that brought the food. Silverware was placed exacting without the uptight feeling of a fine dining establishment. Thank God. The dessert was served beautifully. The Calvados cream on top with a shaving of cinnamon. Sliced chocolate drops, flaky crust and sweet apples with a sprig of fresh mint. Perfect combination of the dessert and after dinner liquor. Every detail imagined and executed to perfection. I will be back!! read more

Superb, nice tapas between 6 an 7 pm. After 7 pm the kitchen is open and they serve perfect food with a nice ambiance. Very nice beers and aperol spritz read more

The best aperol spritz in Rome. Awesome vibe and talented bartenders. Head to Sorpasso--a few blocks over--for dinner.

Very hip and happening place. Great food and excellent service. The only thing bugging me are the hostesses, they really make you feel like they're doing you a favor for taking your reservation. Keep those pretty little feet on the ground, ladies. read more

Safe lunch choice in a tourist infested part of Rome. Locals come here, very few Americans, which is always a sign of quality. Latch onto the Tuna Salad or carpaccio. More importantly, Fernet Branca for desert, before you head out into a scorching sun and get targeted by Indian tourist grapplers. Have two if you want to tackle them back. read more

Unfriendly service (towards foreigners only it seems like) but has a service charge. Good food, but definitely overpriced.

Staying with friends in Rome for a few days we sauntered over to this spot on the corner. For lunch we had some toast with burrata and chicory drizzle with olive oil it was very tasty. Opting only for pasta I had tagliatelle and artichokes which was very nice. My wife had the carbonara and was satisfied as well. We will go back for certain to try the breakfast options later in the week. Overall great service and good atmosphere 4 stars. The only drawback was a mistake in the server apart about the anti pasto which was corrected quickly. read more

My friend and I were coming back from a tour in capri, we saw the restaurant and made the bus driver stop. We are sure glad that we did. The ambiance is very chic, the food was reasonably priced and very flavorful. My friend and I ordered different pasta dishes that we throughly enjoyed. We took the recommendations of the staff and were very pleased we did. read more

The place is very nice inside, the location is great. We stopped in for breakfast and it was a major disappointment, the service was just horrible. We moved ourselves to the bar not to pay less but to have someone take our order since we had already waited for about 10 minutes and no one stopped by to take our order. At the bar we finally placed our order of omelettes. The omelettes were not good but the fries were delicious. Oh and the omelettes are served with salad (tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and cucumbers). Note: you pay extra if you sit at a table and not at the bar... read more

Great food, but terrible service. Waiter was rude, appetizers were forgotten - then delivered at the end of the meal, and major issues with our wine order. I'd never go back and would not recommend the place to any of my friends (especially non-Italian speaking persons). Sad way to end our holiday with our last meal dealing with an jerk!! read more

Had a great dinner here. Service was very friendly and helpful to translate for English speakers - despite what I read in some of the earlier reviews. Food was excellent with a very interesting selection of traditional Italian, hamburgers. Pastrami, and just inventive dishes. A few blocks from St Peters, but quiet, relaxed and just slightly off the beaten path. read more

Our second visit to this restaurant ruined the experience. I ordered "spaghetti with clams" from the English menu, only to be served a stack of bland noodles with a mountain of microscopic clams on it. My friends all finished eating before I had even started so I gave up and told them I did not want it. She tried to say the clams were supposed to be the size of dimes, then said something nasty in Italian and walked away, making sure she said it close by and audibly. Service is definitely slow here as all other reviews say. Will not go back again, much better places with much better service in the area. read more

Came in for a couple of drinks. Good wine and beer selection. The hostess is very unfriendly!! Maybe she doesn't like Americans? We planned on coming back for dinner, we will not be back if she is working here. read more

Waited by the table to be attended to, they quickly hustled me to wait outside. Waited for 15 mins, no one showed up. Went back in, blatantly ignored, and stormed out! I dont want to pull the race card but everyone else in there who was of the fairer complexion, was attended to right away. Being a minority in a country where I was already nervous to be in is hard enough without the rude treatment. They do not speak for the country or the people of Rome, I had wonderful experiences in other restaurants! Would NEVER recommend this one!!! read more

Worst place ever. Slowest shittiest service for overpriced food I wouldn't give to my dog.

Loved La Zanzara. Husband had spaghetti with meatballs, daughter had sliders, and I had a delicious Greek salad. Drinks are great, too. Loved the Pimms' cup especially. Make a reservation. This place gets packed. Good for groups of up to 10, too. read more