I'm writing 3 months later to tell you this was my favorite restaurant of ALL the places we went in Rome and Amalfi coast. I would be a regular here if I lived in Rome. A reservation is a MUST. In fact, just plan your life around a meal here. Service was impeccable. Staff were friendly, attentive, and the pace of service was exceptional. We had truffle crostini, caprese, lasagna, carbonara, and tiramisu. Next time I will make the reservation first, and then buy my airfare. LOL read more

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I found this restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. Incredibly, the taste of the food suits me very well. What I like best is the service and environment of the restaurant. read more

IF YOU'RE IN ROME AND YOU LOVE TRUFFLE YOU MUST COME HERE. This was the one restaurant that was very strict on reservations. My husband and I failed to make one before our trip, but we came right when it opened and I basically begged the owner/manager to seat us. He agreed but only because it was our honeymoon! Lol. Make a reservation!!!! They specialize in truffle. My husband ordered the black truffle lasagna and I ordered the truffle lasagna. You really can't go wrong! Everything we had was fantastic. read more

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The most amazing truffle lasagna you'll ever put in your mouth! If you want something or anything truffle...this is your place. It's quite small and you need to check the hours but I'd advise getting there when they open. The owners are lovely and we're very helpful guiding us through the menu. You MUST end with their tiramisu. read more

So I came to celebrate a major-ish birthday with a relative. We braved the train and walked (from the Spanish Steps, since the Barberini train station was closed) in the RAIN, and ended up being 10-15 min EARLY for our reservation. The tables start barely 2 FEET from the door! Apparently they don't have a bar, because when they told us our table wasn't ready, a drink at the bar was NOT an option. We were told (or they let us) go outside to wait on a wet, cold night. That's kind of a pet peeve/deal breaker for me and it cost them a star. I'm rarely a 5 star review person anyway. With no other place to go I went with it (though Cafe Suggestum was down the street in clear view) and browsed the menu. I didn't make the reservation so I don't know if they knew it was a birthday dinner.(No free dessert; maybe that's an American thing?) When we finally sat downstairs, service started slowly but picked up with our waitress. We rarely got women as waiters in upscale places, so this was an interesting surprise. She was informative and helpful. The wine was great, mostly reds (Frascati and D'Alba). I like that so many places in Italy (Europe too?) offer half carafes/bottles of wine. Usu I only see that with sangria. My sister was dying to try the truffles, so she got a risotto with white truffle and rosemary focaccia. She also got salad (just plain garden, they apparently don't 'do' Ceaser salads in Italy) IT was on special so not on the menu. I wanted meat for my birthday, so I got the Beef filet with Nebbiolo wine. The food was great, it was bustling for a Friday night but not hectic. We had to move to accommodate a larger party, but that's the be expected. For dessert we got cheesecake with raspberries and caprese cake with cream. So good! It was good food in an intimate space, but no separate gender bathrooms FYI. I'd go back for another birthday or maybe just drinks and a starter, but definitely with a warmer/welcoming staff. read more

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We loved how everything had a generous sprinkling of truffle flakes. If you love truffle, this is a great restaurant. Unfortunately for us the consistency wasn't great. We ordered the truffle lasagna which tasted a bit dry. The steak was a tad bit under seasoned. read more

In the vicinity of the Trevi fountain, the luckless tourist is likely to be urgently hustled into one of the eateries that line the streets that spider out from the fountain. The result will be an inexpensive, but still grossly overpriced, meal of extremely low quality. Take my word: if a fellow is out on the sidewalk pushing a menu at you, that is not a restaurant you want to enter. The Osteria Barberini is the opposite of this. At less than a mile from the fountain, it's worth the leisurely stroll. Everything about the place is wonderful. The atmosphere is small and intimate, the service is ingratiating, and the food is perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. And there is no sticker shock or gouging or hustling. The restaurant's specialty is truffles. The Crostini Tartufo Nero e Pecorino di Grotta is so delicious you'll want to eat it in a single gulp. The filetto ai funghi was heavenly. If you're in the area, you should definitely put this one on the list. Play it safe and call or email them for a reservation. read more

Truffle truffle truffle! This is the go to place in Rome for a stunning meal centered on truffles. This restaurant had been recommended to us by multiple friends so we had to try! We made a reservation a couple of weeks before our trip by email. The spot is off of the main roads, in a small alleyway type street, very close to the Spanish steps. It is small when you enter, but it has a downstairs and two dining rooms so it gets deceptively larger! We were seated immediately and the service was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and sweet waitress, and the chef came out and talked to everyone. The truffle dishes though are the reason you come here- wow wow wowww. I mean melt in your mouth luxury. We had a few pastas with both black and white truffle. The black truffle had much more of an earthy taste, making it really nice with meat and heavier dishes. The white truffle was so light and buttery- the tagliatelle with butter sauce with it was truly magical. The prices were great for truffles, and they did not skimp on the truffle portions! This is a decadent and special meal- totally worth the visit! read more

Osteria Barberini - Black and white truffle pastas - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

Our first day on our Italian trip and we saw this osteria close to the place we were staying. We were hungry and figured to try the closest place we can get a table. And from there....our Italian vacation started off on the right foot. The chef greeted us and was really interacting with his customers. He made some suggestions and gave us a quick info on the local wine we got. Overall a very nice dining experience for us for our first day. All the meals we got were savory and really flavorful. Highly recommend the prosciutto e melone! Note that you may need to make a reservation as the place is not that big. We got lucky that there was an open table when we arrived. read more

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The food was acceptable as was the ambience. The service, however, was not. The main waiter was extremely unpleasant. No limoncello was offered to us as it was to other tables. We had to ask for ours and we were charged of course. Also, no bread was brought to our table - we had to ask for it whereas, again, other tables had it. No bread? In Italy? I suggest you go elsewhere. We only went there because it was conveniently close to our hotel. There are plenty of good restaurants in Rome. read more

My friend and I just happened to stumble upon this restaurant looking for a place to eat one night. We went here February of 2018, winter time when there are not very many tourists. You could just as easily walk past this restaurant and not know that it was there.The place was very small and cozy, there were only a few tables upstairs where we were seated. Its a good thing that my friend and I are small people, the tables were close to each other. We noticed that the owner got rather annoyed with a couple because they bought two huge shopping bags into the restaurant with them and there was clearly no room for the bags. I would highly suggest that you make a reservation and not just show up expecting to get seated. You probably will not get seated unless you are willing to take your chances. They are usually booked, we tried to make a reservation again for another night and we couldn't. My food was amazing, I ate the lasagna with black truffle, mushrooms, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Italian food in Italy is not what we eat in America where the food is just drenched in marinara sauce. This lasagna was not heavy at all and just the right amount of black truffle shavings that was not overpowering. I'm looking forward to that day that I can go back to Italy and Osteria Barberini. read more

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Warning! Its a digital marketing machine. Shows at the top of all searches. Had a very good dinner the other night. The waiter pushed me hard to the truffle dishes and they were excellent. But guess what? All the local restaurants have great truffle pasta dishes! Here is where my issue came into play. Went back 2 nights later at 10 PM looking to sit for dessert and Cognac. 15 minute event. They had 15 of 30 tables open and they told us they were full and couldn't accommodate: GM basically said we have no time for you. Think About it people. Think long and hard about what I am saying. read more

We came here because it is quite popular for its truffle dishes, but left feeling a bit disappointed at the taste of the food. While the ambience and service were good, the pastas ended up tasting quite mediocre given the price. Perhaps we had high expectations due to having better tasting food at a similar price level at other restaurants in Rome. Overall, if you're looking to experience truffle dishes and are in the area, this restaurant is certainly an option, but may not be the best one. read more

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Martha and l spent 12 days traveling in Europe, Paris Palermo perugia and finally Rome. We went to the top restaurant in each city. They were all amazing, but our last lunch was the best. Martha asked Gazi our waiter if we might be able to get reservations for tonight. Gazi made it happen!! Our lunch included the wonderful lasagna and the medium rare fillet which was unbelievable. We cleaned the plates. Our dinner was as good as the lunch, we ordered the lasagna again along with the eggplant parmigiana, and the roasted potatoes. Just an amazing finish to our journey. read more

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Buen ambiente, comida excelente y una atencion impecable. Lo recomiendo totalmente. Espectacular

The maitre d' was kind enough to find us a table for 5 without a reservation. Truffles are their specialty and I'm not a huge truffle fan but you've GOT to try them, right? The appetizer of focaccia with mozzarella and truffles is like a little truffle pizza - super delicious!! Our service was excellent and we each tried something different, beef fillet, cacio e pepe, spaghetti with clams and the fish with broccoli. Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend this yummy spot! read more

We ordered the buffalo mozzarella, fettuccini bolognese and the chicken. Wonderful food! We didn't have reservations, but I would recommend that you make them in advance. Seems to be popular with locals and a few travelers. Mario was are server, he seemed grumpy, but he was actually very fun and efficient. read more

Run, don't walk to this adorable foodie-focused spot near the Via Veneto in one of Rome's chicest neighborhoods. Make a reservation - it is tiny (10 sidewalk tables and 4 inside on the main level) The food is fantastic - not your typical Rome overpriced tourist food. The potions are mot massive (as reflected in the very reasonable pricing (considering the location), but carefully prepared and absolutely HUGE in flavor. I had the grilled octopus, the special spaghetti with double-roasted cherry tomatoes and smoked ricotta. And they were not kidding about " smoked" - the dish arrived covered and revealed to a puff of "smoke"! (If you are a bourbon, mezcal or rib fan - you will LOVE this dish! ) I also ordered the veggie of the day: sautéed chicory with EVOO, garlic and chiles. AMAZING make a reservation on their webpage or via your hotel concierge. Totally worth it! read more

One of the easiest five are reviews to ever give out. My wife made reservations at Osteria Barberini in advance for our honeymoon and they are incredibly accommodating and were so generous to us. The owner provided us with Prosecco to celebrate. Our waiter recommended the truffle bruschetta special and he made a great pick. The appetizer was phenomenal and the truffles were amazing. My wife had the pecorino and truffle ravioli and the flavors together were unmatched. I had the lobster special and it may have been the best meal I've had in Italy. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the claw meat truly melted in your mouth after one bite. The cheesecake was light and refreshing and the tiramisu was dripping with flavor. I would highly recommend Osteria Barberini to anyone traveling to Rome and would suggest making a reservation ahead of time. read more

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Favorite place in Rome! MWe were lucky it was by our Hotel near the Spanish steps in the Barberini area. LilLi our waitress is amazing and kind and very helpful. We ordered what she suggested as I always recommend to go with what the restaurant is known for. They apparently are known for their amazing truffle dishes, lasagne and pasta (sorry I forget the name) We had truffle lasagna, to die for and truffle and mushroom pasta and truffle bruschetta. Truffle truffle truffle!They have several awards on the wall and looks to be that they owner/chef has won several awards. He too is there working both times we went and remembered us. His father is there as well so it's a family run business. Tiramisu to write home about! The cheesecake was a delicious light Italian cheesecake made with mascarpone cheese. It's not NY cheesecake yankees but a nice light creamy melt in your mouth Italian style that I totally appreciate. The espresso was perfect with a nice Italian cookie and to end the night with that or the Limoncello would be the end to a perfect meal in Rome. The food amazing and service was better than that which thrills me! Thanks Lili you made our stay in Rome memorable! read more

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Let me begin with, You need reservations. We should up 5 min before opening and was let in because my wife screamed out it was our honeymoon. The main waiter gave us 1 hours to eat. And let me tell you, it was unbelievable. We started with the truffle/pecorino Bruschetta. They were little pieces of heaven. Great flavor and not over powering by any means. Then we had the buffalo mozzarella. Fresh couldn't even describe how amazing it was. Now for the main courses my wife had the bucatini amantiana which was a great follow up to the truffle app. The sauce with bacon was sweet and salty and the pasta was cooked to perfection and held the sauce great. I had a special of the day. Spaghetti with smoked ricotta. When the dish comes to the table they took off the dome top and smoke billows out. The ricotta was unmatched to any I ever had. I also tried the saltibocca. This was the hidden star on the menu. It will never disappoint. Now for the service. Murizio was the best. They were super attentive and cooperative. I was allowed one hour for my meal and I would say we crushed it. FYI get the tiramisu. Simple as that. read more

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Amazing meal in Rome. We walked in our first night in the city and had an amazing pasta dinner. Four different dishes all great. Good house wine. Nice patio on a side street. read more

I came here on a weekday exactly at the lunch opening time and was the first diner. I did not have a reservation but the owner was gracious enough to permit me in. The restaurant steadily filled up with patrons all with reservations. Only one other party was permitted without reservation before walk-ins were turned away. The food was absolutely amazing. I never had better lamb in my life. I recommend checking this place out and definitely making reservations beforehand. read more

Osteria Barberini - Lamb and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

If you love truffle, then this is the restaurant for you! Most dishes somehow have white or black truffles incorporated into the dish. And these aren't just any truffles... These are by far, some of the freshest, most flavorful truffles you'll ever have. On top of that, the service is great and the atmosphere is homey with a fine dining feel. After the first bite of our first dish, your mouth just drops in awe. And this continues throughout the course of your meal. Every dish is better than the last. Make sure you make reservations at this place ahead of time. They book up and fast! My girlfriend and I have already decided that the next time we are in Rome, we will be sure to be back at least once. If you love truffles, this is a must try if you ever come to Rome! If you don't, you'll regret it. Have yet to find a place that compares to this in the states. read more

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Everything was very good. We had the black truffle pasta and the lobster and pasta. Couldn't decide which was better. We also had the house red wine. It was better then any house wine I've ever had. read more

Osteria Barberini is a charming little place a few steps away from the main street. Call ahead for reservations since they fill up a few days in advance. We only had two nights in Rome and I didn't make reservations but luckily I was persistent and there was a cancellation on the second evening which they happily reserved for me. I did a good amount of research before getting to Rome and Osteria Barberini popped up on multiple "foodie" lists and here is why: On top of it being my favorite meal in Rome, the customer service was incredible. We ordered the buratta, cacio e pepe, black truffle ravioli, and a bottle of wine for around €100. If you like truffles, I'd suggest skipping on the regular pasta and doubling down on the truffle dishes. I'd definitely recommend you have a meal at Osteria Barberini while in Rome. read more

Make a reservation! They don't have a lot of seats but sure make good food! We ordered the crostini, truffle risotto, truffle lasagna, linguine, beef fillet truffle and tiramisu for dessert. The truffle lasagne was the champ so we ordered another one! Overall: Crostini: 5/5 Truffle risotto: 4.5/5 Truffle lasagne: 6/5 (super good) Linguine: 3/5 Beef fillet: 3.5/5 Tiramisu: 5/5 Shout out to Lilly who was very helpful and kind! read more

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SO AMAZING. First, make a reservation! Can't stress that enough. We walked in on a Thursday night as our hotel is down the street, and they were all booked for Thursday and Friday. We got reservations for Saturday! They are closed on Sunday, FYI. We came during white truffle season (bless) so all the specials were based around white truffles. My fiancé got a white truffle risotto with foie Gris. One of the best things we had on this trip! I got a sea bass covered in white truffles. So decadent! For dessert we got the tiramisu and the best cheese cake we have ever had. It was made from marscapone and ricotta cheese. So light and fluffy! I highly recommend. Service was wonderful. Grazie! read more

Osteria Barberini - White truffle risotto with foie gras on top and white truffle sea bass with mushrooms on bottom. - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

One of my favorite places in Rome! Truffles, truffles, and more truffles! We went when black truffles were in season so we had them on just about everything. Food is incredible and you won't be disappointed. Staff is very nice and accommodating. You will likely need a reservation, especially for dinner, so call in advance. read more

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Perfect. I am vegan and they were very kind in accommodating me. Super fresh and yummy. read more

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We ate here on recommendations of another guest in our hotel. The service was attentive and friendly. The pace is slower in Italy, probably a good thing so you can savor the food and experience. I ordered carbonara. Creamy and flavorful, I would order it again. My friend ordered the Cacio e Pepe and raves about it. read more

They have a wonderful gluten-free options, and the service was wonderful. They even helped me with my Italian! Highly recommend.

We came here twice in two days. And we were in Rome only for a total of 4 days, so you know how much we loved it at Osteria Barberini. You must make sure you call in advance or get there early, because most of their tables are reserved and we saw them turn at least 5 different groups away. We were lucky to get in on the first day and experience all the truffle pasta goodness since there happened to be a cancellation. The white truffle fettuccine was definitely my favorite out of all the items we tried. The sheer amount of truffle they put on top of the pasta is super generous, and you get a great pasta: truffle ratio. The truffle ravioli is my 2nd favorite. All of the pasta are perfectly al dente, and the flavoring is not too salty, which is how I like my food. The sommelier's recs are on point as well, she is very knowledgable and can recommend a good wine if you tell her what you usually like. read more

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We went for dinner without a reservation and were seated immediately. The truffle cream lasagna was delicious!

To improve, they need to hire better "genuine" people or change ownership philosophy of selling. Food was great but too many weird encounters read more

Love their white truffle tagliolini. Their white truffle risotto too. The portion are relatively small, so we had to order more dishes. The tagliolini is the best pasta I had in Rome this trip. The place is very quaint and the waiters are very nice. We came around 7:45pm on a Saturday night without reservation, and were very lucky to get in, so be sure to make a reservation! It is a bit pricey because of the fresh white truffles, but is definitely worth the splurge. read more

Osteria Barberini - White truffle tagliolini - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

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Delicious truffle menu. Good service. The chef talks to every table and answers any questions/gives suggestions. The buffalo mozzarella was the best I had in Rome. So perfect. However, the tomatoes served with it lacked flavor, especially for cherry tomatoes. The black truffle bruschetta was amazing. So good. For mains, we ordered the black truffle ravioli and the black truffle risotto with prawns. The risotto was good but not great - felt like it was missing something. There wasn't enough shrimp in the dish and it ended up feeling like a side. The flavor was still good though and it was cooked well. The ravioli on the other hand was insane. Amazing flavor, perfectly al dente ravioli, perfect amount of sauce, no shortage of shaved truffles. One of the best dishes I had in Rome. Call ahead for reservations. I was able to get one on the same day (Friday) but it was a little later in the evening. read more

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Did some last minute research tonight after getting to our hotel. I read good things about this place so I tried to get a reservation. Only one available was at 7:00 which confirmed the reviews. It was going to be busy. And it was. They turned away party after party trying to get in. Anyway, we loved the room they had us in. Not overly crowded. Plenty of room to move. We weren't sitting on top of another table. Truffles were on the menu so I had to have it. Got the linguine with porcine mushrooms in a truffle cream sauce with shaved truffles on top. Subtle truffle flavor which was sublime. Often restaurants will toss a flavor bomb if truffle oil on the dish and it is almost inedible. My daughter ordered spaghetti with clam sauce and it looked amazing. She loved it. My mother got the carbona and saved me a bite. It was one of the best I've ever tasted if not the best. My daughter want desert so she got the pear and ricotta cake. Light and very well done. Excellent service. We never felt pressured even given the line outside. Overall a wonderful dining experience! read more

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The pasta course was good but my wife's lobster was under cooked. This all I have to say about it

Had a pretty bad time here. They seated us in the basement and the lighting felt sterile like in a hospital. The music sounded like it belonged in an elevator. I came here because I have allergies and they messed up the order adding something I can't have. Which happens but overall I had to wait 45 minutes for my food which felt very ridiculous. Once the food came it tasted very bland and not worth the money. If I wasn't very hungry I wouldn't have been able to eat it. It tasted like I was eating plain pasta. When paying they asked how everything was and I was honest about my displeasure. Then it felt like every waiter in the restaurant hovered around us, it was a bit overwhelming for me. Thankfully they took the dish off the bill. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone. read more