In Rome when my son's birthday was scheduled, so we got a personal recommendation from Katie Parla…read moreto try La Tavernaccia. It was a great recommendation. FOOD - Fresh, well-seasoned, tasty, enough so that everyone was stuffed by the time starters and entrees had come and gone ... and a couple of us still found room for excellent desserts. We had started with limoncello spritzes, which cooled us off nicely. A liter of the house red was perfect accompaniment for the food. SERVICE - We arrived almost a half-hour before our reservation time, and they didn't bat an eyelash. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, engaging, and attentive. Good job. AMBIANCE - Nice brick and stone interior, lending a sense of antiquities and class. NET-NET - I would come back here at the drop of a hat. It wasn't cheap, but more than worth it for what we got.

We first visited La Tavernaccia in October 2023 and loved it so much that we knew we had to return…read more This time, we came back to celebrate my husband's birthday and to enjoy our favorite dishes again--the Roasted Suckling Pig and the Spaghettoni all'uovo alla Gricia. Both were every bit as incredible as we remembered: the pasta rich and full of flavor with pecorino and guanciale, and the pig perfectly tender and juicy with that irresistible crispy skin. Yumm! We started with the Crostino N'Duja, which was rustic, spicy, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. We also ordered a charcuterie plate. To finish, the lemon torte was bright, refreshing, and surprisingly, not too tart. It was exactly just the way we like it. Kevin's service was outstanding--warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful, which made the celebration feel even more special. We were given a couple of shots and a special cookie for my hub's birthday and after learning I am Filipino, he also offered us shots of his own special Ube liqueur. La Tavernaccia has truly become one of our favorite places in Rome, and we already can't wait to come back again to try something new that Kevin highly recommended - the Roasted Veal.

It's closed. Phone number goes through to another restaurant. Very confusing. They took our…read morereservation but when we showed up the location was closed and they hung up on us when we called them again.

Come here!! The pasta is delicious and the owner is amazing... the music/playlist was pretty…read moreawesome too!! We had the following: Gnocchi ragu Tortellini cacio & peppe Spaghetti carbonara Fritti Misto Wine, beer (loved the Danish keg system) The food was sooo good and loved the modern look! We would absolutely go back!

What used to be one of the greatest Italian food shops in the world (no kidding) has now been…read moreconverted into a sort of a highly expensive appetizer bar with bistro tables. Nearly all of the gourmet food products have been removed, so this absolutely is not a place to go food shopping as there are far better places in Rome to shop for excellent cheese and meats. It is an absolute shame that this wonderful shop has been ruined. All the wonderful employees are gone. What were they thinking??? People from all over Rome and the world used to come here for the most prized food products from around Italy. Now, there is essentially no reason to come here. Shame!!!!

This is the deli next to the taverna. An excellent selection of wines, cheeses, and meats. The…read moresandwiches are excellent, made with good sized portions of meat and cheese, but require a lot of patience.

Great shop with a nice vibe and attentive and knowledgeable staff. I ordered one of the pasta…read morespaghetti dishes and it was good - but the extra cheese garnish gave it a overly salty taste. I wish I would have just ordered something else from the menu. Still this place is recommended if you're in the area and want a bit to eat

We stumbled upon this restaurant after being turned down at the one across the street at 9 pm at…read morenight. Amazing food & wine for good value. Gotta get the Coda di Manzafassona Piemontesse (Fassona Beef Tail). Loved it so much here that we came back for Round 2. Lovely ambiance and service. A place where locals come to dine. Definitely would suggest trying this restaurant out if you are in Rome. One-of-a-kind!

Make sure you have some cash on you as they will let you know that this is a cash only place. €5,00…read morefor a plateful of pasta, 2 to choose from daily - meat or no meat and they switch up the pastas daily. We got the meat option. They open daily at 1PM for lunch and it's €1,00 for water if you need one. Take away only and no seating inside the pasta shop. A lot of people just ate near their store on the street... It's very close to the Spanish Steps so it's pretty easy to find. Right across from Pompi Tiramisu so you can get a dessert after the pasta. The noodles were chewy, great flavors and the pork crispy (looked like bacon than pancetta)... For 5 euros it's such a steal. I saw a bunch of local students swarming the outside of the store while chomping away at their pasta... it has to be good right? The store is clean, small and has big trash bins inside in case you're finished with your pasta and want to throw away the container... I ended up getting some dried pasta to bring home. Highly recommend checking them out. Hubby wasn't even hungry and still had more than half of MY pasta.

During our stay in Rome I went here on two separate occasions. We were on a mission to the…read moretiramisu dessert place across the way and stumbled on this place. The line out the door caught our attention and the 4,50 euro sign for pasta was too affordable to pass up. Pastificio Guerra usually has two handmade pasta options for you to choose from. An option with meat and one vegetarian one. The menu was different on both days we went. The first day we came they had a bolognese meat one with a mushroom options. On the second day we came they had a gnocchi with red sauce and few meatballs. I think they had the same mushroom vegetarian one they had on the first day as well. We had the meat ones on each day and they were both good. A portion was a good size and filled us up. The pastas were flavorful and came out hot. They give it to you in a take out container with a spork to be eaten. No bags. They don't have seating inside or outside. It's more of a grab and go type of place and the line moves rather quick. They also sell their ready to be cooked pastas inside.

Picture this... tiny restaurant in the small streets of Trastevere. You get there at 6 because you…read moreheard there's going to be a line ahead of when they open at 630 and they don't take reservations. You get in line and get a couple of drinks while you wait... delicious. Then 630 comes around and you get sat and eat one of the best, freshest, pasta meals of your life. And to top it all off fresh raspberries in mascarpone ? ! To die for. The vibes were perfect, the food was perfect, and the folks there were so friendly. If you're in Rome you must for.

A friend who had been to Da Enzo's told us the line was worth it and the pasta unforgettable…read more We arrived just after opening and were first in line, even though every table was already full. By the time we were seated, dozens of people were waiting behind us. We sipped an Aperol spritz and lemonade while we waited, chatting with fellow diners who raved about the restaurant. On a sweltering day, our kids were starting to struggle in the heat when the owner came outside and gave them mini pizzas breads. It was a thoughtful gesture that immediately made us feel welcome. Once seated, we ordered burrata, cacio e pepe, amatriciana pasta, pork chops, and fried artichokes. Everything was excellent, but the amatriciana was the standout--rich, savory, and unforgettable. The cacio e pepe was silky, the burrata fresh and creamy, the pork chops juicy, and the fried artichokes perfectly crisp. There's a reason people line up for Da Enzo. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere lively, and the hospitality remarkable. Without question, this was our best meal in Rome and one of our most memorable restaurant experiences.

Love this grocery store. Very good specialty items. Helpful…read morestaff even with my poor Italian. Very much enjoy collecting items to take home.

Super friendly, great quality, and lovely options for quality "souvenirs"*! The coffee is fresh and…read morestrong, and don't skip out on the maritozzi and cornettos that are absolutely delicious. Super fair pricing too; €2.70 for a cappuccino and pastry/cornetto, and €2.90 for a cappuccino and maritozzo. Warning: They don't have the maritozzo every day and when they do have them, they sell out quickly!!! *I put souvenirs in quotes since it's not an actual souvenir shop, it is a smaller, upscale market and bar. But if you want quality items that can be transported back to your home, this is the spot!

Nice, tiny little spot with absolutely the best service. It has a small menu but delicious…read moreoptions. I had a lovely glass of Chardonnay, another had a glass of Merlot, yum. At our table we had lasagna, risotto and gnocchi. Everything was delicious, they also presented us with small squares of dark chocolate for a treat.

After shopping at Porto Portese, we walked to this Testaccio neighborhood to taste their blueberry…read morerisotto among other items. We arrived as soon as they opened, and the Chef was very friendly and offered some samples of cheese including his burrata, which was incredible! Everything we sampled was delicious! We felt so special because we were the only ones there when it opened and it felt like we had a personal chef! The blueberry risotto and pasta were worth the walk over here! Loved this place! The ambiance was incredible!

We walked by this restaurant near the Trastevere train station for several days, admiring its menu…read more Yesterday, we tried it for pranzo (Italian mid-day meal) and what a surprise! Behind the simple building facade is a fabulous Roman restaurant! We did not have a reservation, but there were some tables available, and we were given our choice. A glass of prosecco soon appeared to welcome us, followed by the menu, which is fairly extensive. We chose Carciofo alla Giudia for a starter. This was the best deep fried artichoke we have had in nearly 25 years of dining in Rome. For our Primo Plato, we enjoyed a perfect Cacio e Pepe -- homemade egg pasta with garlic, pecorrino cheese and black pepper. We stayed with pasta for our Secondi Plati, enjoying Bucatini Amatriciana and a pasta with bacon and artichokes (alla Gricia). Both were outstanding. Desert was a sinful Roman apple cake with zabaglione gelato. The wine list is being revised, but we found a nice Shiraz from Casale del Giglio in Lazio. The restaurant decor is simple. The staff is superb. Menu is in both Italian and English. We will return for another meal before we leave Rome.

We loved this restaurant! It was our first dinner in Rome, and were so pleased it was. The dinner…read morestarted with complementary Prosecco and appetizer, followed by our ordered appetizers of rice balls and very tasty bruschetta. For the homemade pasta, the fettuccine with meatball was delicious, as was the clams and mussels spaghetti. Dessert was homemade tiramisu. Overall, very good atmosphere, service and food!

Felice a Testaccio was recommended to us by my husband's cousin's sister-in-law who lives in Rome,…read moreand it was where we had out first meal in the city. It's kind of unfair that Felice set the bar way too high. Every meal we've had after Felice has not compared. We're not done with the trip yet though! I made a reservation for Tuesday at 1:30pm at their outdoor patio. I realized that I probably could've got by without a reservation during their lunch hour. It was a hot day, so I chose a table towards the sidewalk in the direct path of the oscillating fan. That's the move if you want to stay cool. Food was excellent. We got the Roman artichoke to share, and it was cooked perfectly with the simplest of ingredients: artichoke hearts, olive oil, and a little salt. I loved my cacio e pepe, and my husband said the carbonara was the best he's ever had.

My cousin comes here every visit so we were treated like family. It was heat warming the way…read moreeveryone recognized and welcomed us. We got the Roman artichoke and the greens to start. My cousin warned me that if I got the cacio and Pepe I would've ruined for life. She was right. It was sooooooooo good! We also ordered the steak (tagliatelle do Mano) but were full and they let us cancel it. It was our first night and we could only get 9:30lm reservation so we're like zombies eating. Lol. The female sommelier was excellent and helped us pick a wine. We ended with some lemon cello, cookies, and tiramisu. Excellent meal!