The food was really fresh! Being from the US, our food tastes completely different! You could tell that the food wasn't over processed and wasn't full of salt, preservatives, etc. An awesome introduction to Rome, as this was our first meal after arrival! read more

Mastro Ciccia - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Had a really excellent meal here with a small group. We ordered a bunch of dishes and shared everything. Every bite was tasty! We had Straccetti alla Roma (strips of beef with arugula, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes--this was on the specials/alternative menu), Tonnarelli Amatriciana (my absolute favorite of the four Roman pasta sauces), Caprese salad, grilled vegetables, and a calzone with mozzarella, mushrooms, and sausage. Service was great, the ambiance was cozy and warm. Although it was steps away from very busy and touristy areas, I really felt this was not a tourist trap by any means. I had made a reservation, and I'm glad I did because this place got very bustling and busy even on a weeknight. I would happily return! read more

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The food was so fresh and excellent that I returned for a second meal before I returned home. read more

Mastro Ciccia - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

First stop in Rome, right outside our Airbnb, we were just looking for a quick late lunch and stumbled into Maestro Ciccia. Ended up being a great find. Classic outdoor café setup with plenty of seating and that perfect Rome street vibe. Prices were super reasonable, the Aperol Spritz was fantastic, and the meat, cheese, and bread board hit the spot. I went with the Cacio e Pepe and it did not disappoint, simple, creamy, and exactly what I wanted for my first meal in Rome. Nothing more to say, just great café vibes, good food, and a perfect casual start to the trip. read more

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Love this place. Ate here two years ago it was great and still is. We had the Eggplant parmigiana and the tonnarello Cacio Pepe. Complimentary melon chello. 50 Eurs including drinks and tip. The place was pretty crowded for the early hour we ate here. But it got packed by the time we left. Staff are all great and help each other to keep things moving. The atmosphere is lovely with friends, couples and families. Food is great Highly recommend. read more

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We deliberately went to find and eat at this place since a friend had highly recommended it. Out of all the meals, this place was one of the most memorable pasta of the trip. Carbonara- 5/5 stars. It was the best one I had out of the many different ones in Italy. Linguine with clams- 5/5 stars. It was amazing. Excellent. Full of flavor. I would have loved to come back for their pasta but didn't have enough time. Service was good as well and their decor is very cute/hip. read more

We enjoyed our first night there so much we went back night 2 of our Rome trip. Thank you to Fabio who was engaging and calling people to put their phones away and be in the dining moment. I recommend the salami calzone! Fabio now our evening can BEGIN! read more

Had a great meal here at Mastrociccia. We were originally going to some pinsa place, but there was an hour and a half wait. I'm so glad I found this place, albeit it was a little difficult for the taxi to get to since it's a little walk. I think this place normally has long waits, but thankfully my friends and I stopped by on Friday mid-afternoon. We could have walked here, but for some reason my GPS was doing some wonky stuff so I just let the taxi take us. Anyhow, it was definitely a feast that me and my two friends enjoyed. The ravioli is probably the only item I'd say is not on my radar. Everything else you should definitely give it a try! Personally, I liked the gnocchi and the focaccia. The carbonara was a little on the salty side, but I think that's how they are in Italy surprisingly (confirming this as another restaurant nearby who was known for this also was just as salty). My guess is all the cheese that they use. Of course, it was still delicious, and I'm glad I got to try the traditional carbonara. The owner was also very kind. He brought us some limoncello at the end, too on the house knowing we were going out later that evening. THAT WAS STRONG! lol... The service was excellent, and I will definitely be back if ever I visit Rome. Definitely a spot worth mentioning. read more

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Amazing dining experience. Staff was friendly and responsive. Best meal we had in Rome and we ate at some amazing places. Pasta with lobster was phenomenal. Braised ox tail was equally amazing. Filet was better than any we have had in the states. Nestled in a bustling yet quant side street with local shops made the experience authentic. read more

Mastro was everything I expected. Although this is a touristy spot the food was very good. All of the wait staff were very pleasant and accommodating. One of the waitresses didn't speak English, but we managed through pointing and vague signing. We got mozzarella balls (meh okay), tuna salad (meh okay), spicy salami pizza (amazing!). One note, is that the salami was not spicy at all, but this fact doesn't take away from it's amazing taste. The tomato sauce tasted super fresh and the crust was perfect. read more

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Wonderful time spent at this family-run Osteria. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Ox tail was delicious, and the profiterole as well. Highly recommend read more

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Great food great service! Our group of 12 really enjoyed the food. The Staff were very helpful, pleasant, knowledgeable. This is Italy!, no, creating your own meals like you're at Johnny Carino's. It is served the way it is listed on the menu! read more

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great food, excellent service and a very nice ambiance. 100% recommended. Great for lunch or dinner. read more

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What a gem! I found this place through recommendations on the web, and it did not disappoint. It was a short walk away from our Airbnb near Piazza Navona. We came back multiple times. The staff was pleasant and they remembered us; it was like visiting family. The prices were decent. The portions are large and shareable. Our favorite dish was the pork shank. I will gladly come back if in the area again. read more

We had plans to go to Cantina e Cucina which is across Mastro Ciccia. There was a line to check-in. I consulted Mastro Ciccia's rating here on Yelp and took a risk on a 4 start (instead of 4.5 or 5). Our family is so grateful that we did not wait for that line across the street. We had the BEST meal we've had so far here in Roma. We ordered zucchini flowers for appetizers, two types of pizzas, Carbonara and 4 cheese gnocchi. The pizza was super thin and crispy. Flavor of all the dishes were on point! See pictures attached. If we come back to Rome, we will definitely come back to eat here. read more

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Food and service were absolutely incredible. Highly recommend coming here when you are in Rome! Everything we got was amazing and the restaurant could not be more inviting. read more

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After reading a Yelp review I'm so glad we got out of standing in line across the street and gave this place a try. The service was top notch, so attentive with great recommendations. We opted for the Pasta special which included bread, bruschetta, and a pasta dish. We let your waiter choose our dishes. For me it was Fettuccine with mushrooms and my wife had Pasta with salmon. Both dishes we delicious. We both had the house wine and it too was great. Overall a great meal with outstanding service. I can not believe they don't have more Yelp reviews. read more

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This is a great place for breakfast with the largest coffee menu I have ever seen. Food menu includes sandwiches, eggs with veggies or meats, assorted bread or a full English breakfast. Everyone was pleased with their dishes. I had fried eggs with bacon which came with a side green salad and tomatoes. Fresh and excellent! We shared the mixed bread which was a nice side dish. Prices are reasonable considering the touristy area. Coffee sizes are smaller than in other parts of Europe or US but tasty. Service is good and the ambiance was casual but cool. Wine and art are tactfully decorated in the restaurant. read more

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OMG... if you're an English breakfast girl like me, this is a must go. I was craving bacon and eggs in the worst way (too much bread/pasta while I was here) and Mastro Ciccia has everything I was looking for... food, service, ambiance... Best thing was I got to mix breakfast (fried eggs and bacon) and lunch (bruschetta)... best brunch ever! read more

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First time in Rome. Don't get scammed. This is a great place! Everyone was great and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

The food is fine, but it's really not very good. Left being very disappointed. Considering you are in Rome, you can do MUCH better. The Fritto Misto for example, I could not even tell what half of the pieces were underneath the thick fried dough, and the arancini ball included was still frozen on the inside. Just really kind of ruined my night. read more

Pinsa (special pizza) was truly amazing the view was great and our waiter Andre made this visit even better read more

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The best pasta I have ever had! The Bucatini Amatriciana is life changing. Ronaldo & Christina were great. Eat here. You will not regret it.

Was originally going to the restaurant across this one but the line was way too long. Food was great! Portions were great and the prices were good as well. Great ambiance and kind service. Deff check it out! read more

Didn't expect such kind service and great food. The waiter Andrea and the wine expert Gabriel, both super friendly and warm to us non-Italian speakers. They recommended good wine and a great steak dish. We each had a pasta dish (cacio e pepe & ravioli) to start and shared the tagliatelle steak. Perfectly al dente pasta, lightly seasoned, and nice portions. The homemade tiramisu was the highlight of the night. A definite must! A good amount of locals having dinner on a Monday night too which seems to be a good sign! Complementary limoncello shots after dinner - what's not to love? read more

Went here for dinner after searching for the restaurant in a Rome travel book. I believe the name had changed but it didn't matter because we had a fabulous time. We were seated inside since there wasn't space outside and moved to a different table when water was dripping. The restaurant was very accommodating and had no problem with us moving. The host was so gracious and gave us plenty of time to decide what we wanted. We all ordered different things. My friend got the four cheese gnocchi and I the fettuccini bolognese. I also got the caprese salad to try since I wanted something fresh. The past came out first and was delicious!! The fettuccine was perfectly cooked, just a little al dente and the bolognese sauce was super flavorful. I got the chance to try the gnocchi and it was heaven. The sauce was rich and delicious. The gnocchi, some of the best I've had. They forgot about the caprese salad but brought it out after I mentioned it. As an apology, she gifted our table with two rounds of limoncello. The meal was amazing. They do charge for bread if you order it but you most likely won't have room. On our last night in Rome we went back for an earlier dinner and I got the shrimp pasta. It was overly salted for my liking and they brought out bread without asking if we wanted any. I had them take it off since we didn't eat it and the male server we had was not as great as the woman. Overall though, both experiences were fun and it's not far from the Campo de fiori so you can easily walk there after. Definitely recommend going here at least once and trying a few dishes. read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner here. We sat outside - great view and nice weather. The service was fantastic! We had red wine and pasta. My partner had the spaghetti carbonara and I had the gnocchi 4 formaggi. Absolutely delicious. Though I thought the gnocchi could have been more cooked. Nevertheless, great recommendation by the tour guide Rick Steve's and we will definitely be returning next time in Rome! read more

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Excellent food! We had the gnocchi and fettuccine. So delicious. Best house red I've had after 4 days in Roma. I took home a bottle to enjoy at my air bnb. Fettuccine had the most meat we've have this entire trip! We've eaten at the three restaurants in this corner and this one is my favorite. Bruschetta burrata was a great appetizer to share with sprinkle of balsamic. read more

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This was recommended by our hotel and it was exceptional!! Fresh homemade pasta and a scrumptious dessert to end the meal. The homemade Lasagna and the shrimp were AMAZING!! If you want the best Rome has to offer - come here!! read more

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This was my first trip to Rome, and after a long day of being on a tour my uncle and I decided to wonder around town and eat somewhere that didn't feel too touristy. We found this quaint little restaurant Ciccia Bomba down a narrow road. It had outside seating and was across from another nice little spot. The outside tables are right on the road so as cars and vespas pass they almost literally knock your glass of wine off your table. Don't take that as a negative - it was pretty awesome and really gave this place an amazing atmosphere. The owner came out and recommended a nice bottle of wine to us. I wish I remembered what it was because it was fantastic, and local. Between my broken Italian and his broken English we communicated enough to get some good suggestions for dinner. He told us that in Italy sauce is used sparingly on pasta and it's the noodles that are supposed to be the hero of the dish. Not the over sauced stuff we get here in America. I don't remember what they called the appetizer, but it was homemade bread toasted with mozzarella and prosciutto. The dish was huge and incredibly delicious. For dinner we ordered pasta (again, sorry I don't remember the name of the dish) that was very simple. Olive oil, pancetta, Parmesan, and black pepper. It was a simple dish, but was possibly the best dish I have ever eaten. The pasta was fresh and perfectly Al dente. It was so tasty, and so simple. We enjoined our meal and watched the locals talk down the street. It was exactly how I pictured it to be if I lived there. If you're in Roma - this is somewhere you must go. Not touristy, and absolutely incredible food. read more

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What a wonderful meal on our first night in Rome. We were scrambling to find a place for dinner that could accommodate our group. Not only were they accommodating, the service was wonderful. We had a couple of tired kids from a day of travel and Andrea, our server cheered them up and entertained them all night. We had the gnocchi bolognese, fettuccini bolognese, vegetable lasagna, and spinach ravioli. All were wonderful. Fresh homemade pasta and delicious sauces. We hope to have the opportunity to stop in again before leaving Rome. Thank you for the amazing meal and experience! read more

Wonderful service even though we had to remind about our wine;) but no biggie .. the girl that was helping us is super nice , friendly, just overall a good vibe ! Pizza salami picante with a perfect amount of a kick, the dough was amazing quality- thin and crispy, never soggy. Great house white wine, eggplant caprese good but I had a better mozzarella. The little snack they were giving to everyone seemed complimentary, however we were charged 2.50. It was interesting to try though. Cute place. read more

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If there is one restaurant you should eat at while in Rome it's this restaurant! They serve a fantastic breakfast and amazing dinner. We ate here almost every night in Rome. Not only is the food super fresh the establishment is clean and cozy. The service was stupendous! We tried several dishes and were never disappointed. We will miss this place when we go back home. read more

I've been severely disappointed by Italy in terms of food. Here's the latest disappointment: Mastro Ciccia sat about 5 steps away from my AirBnb. First morning in Rome, I decided to grab breakfast here. 8 euros for an eggs Benedict. It came on thin slices of burnt toast instead of an English muffin. The eggs had a bad texture, as if they weren't poached well. Importantly (and worst of all) it came WITHOUT HOLLANDAISE SAUCE. What is this!? So bad that I decided to head straight to the supermarket 10 steps from my house and prepare my own breakfast the rest of the trip. read more

The staff is incredibly friendly and the food is so great that we came back a second time during our trip to Rome. You must try their Carbonara!!! read more

I'm writing this review representing the fat American food aficionados. With the power invested in me, I declare this the best Italian restaurant in Rome. In order to leave Rome, and say, holy crap the pasta in that country is at a different level, you will need to go here. "Daniele", our server, made us feel like family, welcomed, and gave service that is beyond the expectations of Americans seeking Italian food that make a memory. read more

Hands down the BEST restaurant in Rome. My husband and I are on our honeymoon and have eaten here FOUR days in a row. Every other restaurant has paled in comparison. The staff treat you like family, the food is Italian grandmother level amazing. Skip this restaurant, and you are skipping on Rome's finest. read more

Perfetto! Go here! We went to another place across the road the night before and was deeply disappointed! Tonight, we visited Mastro Ciccia and were so appreciative of the quick, friendly service, delicious free bread and olives, fresh hot pizza, and amazing Italian craft beers! Love love love it! Menu is in Italian, so you know it's good. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Everyone here is so nice! The place across the way is ridiculously touristy, yet they have hundreds of tourist reviews. Go here instead. Mastro Ciccia is 100x more genuine. After we ate, they gave us both shots of limoncello! Awesome! read more

Homemade pasta, doesn't get better than this. Be ready for a slight adjustment in taste buds as generally Italians seem to eat pasta "al dente" slightly undercooked. Service is awesome the waiter was super cool, even gave a little lemoncello to taste. Try Caccio e pepe!! Carbonara read more

This cute Italian restaurant is right in Rome! Also, a bonus it is near Piazza Navona which I highly recommend going to. As we were searching for a place to go we stoped here because their menu looked delicious and it is such a quaint and cozy place. Long story short, the service was incredibly friendly and funny and the food was malto bono! read more

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