Tonight, I stumbled upon what turned out to be our favorite meal in Rome so far…read more Just a 5 minute walk from our hotel, tucked down a narrow cobblestone lane draped in ivory blooms and fragrant jasmine, we found Ristorante Babette. The kind of place you don't discover from a giant sign or a tourist brochure. The kind of place you find by wandering, exploring, and getting a little curious. Before dinner even started, they surprised us with a complimentary bowl of their seasonal Gabacho soup. Light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh flavor, it was such a thoughtful touch and the perfect way to begin the evening. Then came the seafood soup. I was torn between several options, and I am so glad I followed my instincts. It was one of the top 3 soups I've ever had in my life. Tender shrimp, succulent fish, sweet shellfish, and a silky coconut broth that somehow felt both comforting and elegant at the same time. Every spoonful made me slow down and savor the moment. For our mains, I ordered the Duck and Annabelle chose the Sirloin. Both were beautifully prepared, perfectly seasoned, and paired with potatoes that were cooked exactly the way potatoes should be. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. I also ordered a side of potato leek gratin that absolutely stole the show. My daughter's steak arrived a little more rare than she prefers, and the staff graciously took it back and brought it out again cooked perfectly. Service like that says a lot about a restaurant. The setting felt magical. Soft lighting, a quiet garden atmosphere, cozy tables, and the kind of relaxed elegance that makes you want to linger over one more glass of wine and another basket of bread. As a chef, foodie, and culinary travel advisor, these are the experiences I search for. Not just restaurants, but places with soul. Places where the food tells a story and the atmosphere makes you feel like you've discovered something special. These hidden gems are exactly the kinds of experiences I love helping travelers find at EatSipTravel.com Rome, you keep surprising me.

A restaurant tucked away until you stumble upon it. A very cozy yet Michelin star experience. This…read morerestaurant ended up being one of my most favorites in Rome. Although portions are on the smaller side, it makes the experience extra special because every bite is intentional. I'll be back!

I must say the food was decent. But the thing that kind of concerns me is. We have been told that…read moreyou don't tip here which I respect out of respect for being in a foreign country.... But my butt you're allowed to leave a few euros. If you're impressed. But our waiter told us three times because we were American that don't forget to tip us it's not included. Look. I don't mind tipping, but unless you're requiring it of everyone. Why are you asking us to do it? Just because we're American? Hmmmm.

Great quick breakfast after airport travel. Great espresso and pastries and the service is helpful.read more

Truly the best coffee in Rome! Wish we had found it the first day we were in town. The brunch was…read morefabulous. My daughter had the freshly made warm croissant with jam and said it was perfect. I had the daily omelet special, and it was cooked to perfection. A local sitting next to us said we should make a reservation for dinner next time we are in Rome. Writing this makes me miss our time there! Thanks for a great send-off!

First stop here while in Rome and it did not disappoint. Honestly not sure what it was called but…read moremy daughter and I had some sort of egg breakfast and espresso. Right off the street with vehicles coming right by which was new to us. Quaint tasty place to stay the day. Friendly service as we

A tourist trap hiding behind the Pantheon! That said, I like my coffee like my woman - STRONG. This…read moreplace has strong coffee, so I guess I liked it.

We were near this cafe and ordered a cappuccino and latte. Then we realized we had to try the…read moreMaritozzi and the bread was sweet and the whipped cream was not. Great balance together. Standing around the bar to drink the coffee and eat your pastry is the common practice.

Ambiance: it's conveniently located close to the subway station, and walkable distance to the…read moreVatican City Service: friendly staff, although it took quite a while to place the order and get the food Food & Drink: standard menu for brunch and light bites Bagel Italiano - *** prosciutto crudo-marmellata di fichi-mozzarella, Parma ham-mozzarella cheese-figs jam, average Omelette - **** Prosciutto cotto-funghi-cheddar-tartufo Ham-mushrooms-black truffle cream-cheddar, tasty truffle flavor, recommend Latte macchiato - ** very watery taste Earl gray tea - *** average Price: moderate portions, and expect €15 per person for a quick bite

Food was great, ambiance was fine, while the service was prompt and friendly. I would recommend…read morethis establishment to others.

The wait staff was wonderful. The food not so much. But I was able to meet a dear friend there…read morewhich made everything perfect.

This is the best coffee shop in Rome! Yes, you want the water, and yes, you want espresso.....dopio!read more

The place is clean and have a good ambiences The Croissant…read moreis so beautifully made and delicious. The waitress was very f I would come backs

Excellent coffee This is a very popular spot and there's…read morealways a queue, but the queue seems to move very quickly. We just ordered coffee (capuccino) and it was very very good - with none of the bitterness that we usually find in Italian coffee, but we could have done with an extra shot!

We had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was so delicious, and it's an adorable cozy…read morerestaurant tucked away from the Main Street. Highly recommend!

The food in this restaurant are amazing! The truffle bruchetta is the bomb. The bread complimentary…read moreis great. The restaurant is tiny but fine. I like all the food that we ordered. But the service is not good at all. When i got there, i was not sure because the place was empty. But i trusted the great review. Few minutes later, it was full house. But we waited for 1 hour for our food, i saw the table behind us, left and right got their food first before us and.. they ordered same food like ours. If you are in hurry, i will NOT recommend this place.

I love this place when visiting Rome. Yes, I know, Rome has so many restaurants that are…read moredelicious, but this place kinda feels like you're at your family's house! The people who own Homebaked make you feel like you're family! There is a lot of different kinds of food here that range from breakfast to lunch, but any time of day, I will get breakfast from here! I usually order the pancakes with eggs and sausage. The portions are similar to the ones you would get in the US so if you're not a big eater, you can probably share! I always have food to take home afterwards. They also make tasty caffe lattes and they do have soda from America (which apparently taste different to my daughter). The ambiance, like I said, makes you feel like you're at home. It's clean and comfortable. Sometimes they do get really busy and you'd have to wait for a table, but I think it's worth it.

Most excellent stop for lunch. Our group had two sandwiches and two salads. Everything was great…read more Great service as well.

Came back to Sorpasso after eating there 7 years earlier, and did not disappoint. Was the place to…read morebe both inside and out! Was happy they found us a table for two without a reservation.

We dined at Sorpasso for our first lunch in Rome as it was next to our hotel. We sat outside, which…read morewas very nice. My husband enjoyed the Italian Hams, while I went for the chicken salad. The chicken had zero flavor, making it hard to eat. The service was good.