Osteria Del Sostegno is one of the highlights of our Roman trip by far. This was our first time staying in the Prati area, and this Osteria was recommended by the hotel concierge. You might think you are lost because Apple Maps shows we've arrived but this place is tucked toward the back of a small alley behind Florence Moon Leather Factory. We started with the focaccia w olive pâte and chick pea w rosemary and hot peppers which were both simple yet flavorful. Their Carbonara was classic and creamy, with crispy guanciale and just the right peppery kick. The roast lamb? Roasted to perfection - it was tender , juicy, and beautifully seasoned. For desserts, based on our server's recos: homemade tiramisù that was light yet rich, and pistachio gelato with hot chocolate sauce that I'm still thinking about. Cozy vibe, lovely service, and food that feels like a warm hug from Rome! read more

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This has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Rome. The food is wonderful. The service is great and the ambience is also very sweet. They make you feel incredibly welcome, which is welcoming when you're a stranger in another land. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day while in Rome. Very small place but absolutely excellent everything! A little hard to find but we did it. Probably the best meal we ever had in Roma! read more

Had a very disappointing dinner last night. From the moment we got there at 8pm it was clear the goal of the restaurant was to feed us as quickly as possible and turn the table. Waitress approached us within five minutes asking if we were ready to order. We ordered wine and other drinks and before they were delivered we were asked twice more within five to ten minutes if we were ready to order. Food wise: caprese was fine, bruschetta also ok, pastas good. Sliced beef with artichokes was disgusting, as was the lamb which we only received after the other three diners had finished and we pointed out it hadn't been served. Maybe this place was good in the past, based on previous reviews, but it is terrible now. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and service. The pasta was fresh, and the wine selection was excellent. I think the bruschetta was the best in Rome. It is definitely worth a stop if you're hungry and near the Pantheon. read more

Finally catching up on some of the places I've been to these past few months... Food here was fantastic! We started with a pasta course which was their Cacio e pepe, perfectly prepared. Housemade noodles with the perfect "tooth" to them and NOT swimming in sauce like so many other restaurants here in the US. Easily the best Cacio ever pepe I've ever had. For dinner I had the Bisteca, and Mark H had the Veal scallopini. My steak was fabulous (they had run out of ribeye so subbed tenderloin) and pan roasted potatoes were really good. Mark H said his dish tasted great although his veal was a bit tough. We split a piece of tiramisu for dessert and both had a glass of limoncello, this was great as well. A charming, tucked away restaurant with top notch staff and fabulous food. read more

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Very nice little restaurant catering to well-off locals, especially inside. We only sampled there pasta in the afternoon ... which could have been super delicious, had they not gone completely overboard with the salt. Service was friendly and attentive, ambience very nice. read more

Very near Pantheon but away from beaten tourist drag. Really enjoyable lunch. Others in restaurant were all locals (which tells you everything) and made for a great ambience. Friendly service. Italian menu with English translation. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent restaurant! Service and food was outstanding. We had the artichoke hearts, which were so delicious, Fusilli with broccoli and guanciale, pasta alla checca ( tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil), cacio pepe (cheese and pepper), and rigatoni alla arancini amatriciana ( guanciale, tomatoes, and pecorino cheese). All were so fabulous. This place is not to be missed! Ambiance was wonderful too! read more

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The food here and service here was nothing but the best. Came here on a Friday evening for dinner and it was the best dinner we had while we where in Rome. The place is located in like a ally way,kind of had to find there table on the outside and some inside, we where lucky and got a table that night because we had no reservation. As for the food we ordered ,I forgot the name of the chicken but it was really good the sauce was amazing, we also got the Carbonara and it was delicious.. I usually don't get desert but I did here and the tiramisu cake was really good. Next time I'm back in Rome, I most definitely will be coming here. For their great service and great food. read more

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Our final night in Rome we ate here and we all wish it was a place we found earlier in our visit. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was deliciously rich without overpowering. read more

Great little family owned reastaurant in am old roman wall. Lovely people and very authentic.

Sitting at the end of a short lane, Osteria del Sostegno has an unassuming front door, but one crowded with waiting dinners... for good reason. When you walk in you immediately think, this is going to be great.You will not be disappointed. As others have said, this was our best meal in Rome. Hero of the dinner was the artichoke, which was in season in December. As perfect a meal of pasta, chicken and steak as one could hope. Don't miss, but reserve early. read more

MY GOODNESS I think this place had one of the best Cacio e Pepe dishes that I have ever had! The restaurant is located at the end of an alley way, which transports you away from the busier streets of Rome, and gives you a more private and authentic environment. The wine is extensive and the pasta is deliciously fresh and handmade. The waiters were also great. We stated with the olive bruschetta, which was so delicious. For our entrees, we had the truffle pasta as well as the Cacio e Pepe. Both were amazing but the Cacio e Pepe was definitely the star of the show. We topped it off with the tiramisu which was so good that we almost ordered a second serving. Overall would definitely recommend restaurant to anyone visiting Rome! read more

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Nine out of ten people I recommend this restaurant say "it was the best food they had in Rome" It's not a Michelin star, this is your families favorite neighborhood restaurant. The one that feels like home. Osteria del Sostegno, unpretentious, romantic, where the locals go to have a nice meal on date night. Frequented by locals, celebrities, and celebrity chefs, but you won't see evidence if this on social media, it's not the owners style. Sarah Jessica Parker ate here every night, while filming in Rome. On any given night you'll see the nicely dressed owner, Marco expediting in the kitchen checking each dish before it goes out, walking around treating guests, and helping where he can. Another fact, locals in shops nearby have told me many times "Marco is a really good guy, he treats his employees with respect" I've tried so many dishes here, please don't miss on his carbonara and saltimbocca, and if season the Tagliilini with black truffle, but truly anything that comes out of his kitchen is wonderful. Open for lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays. Dine in a alley, inside patio or this dining room, all nice seating choices. read more

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Tucked in an alley of a side street you have to look for it but it is worth it. Food is excellent, pasta with truffles, saltimbocca, chicken, just excellent. Good to have a reservation read more

Bad service, very long waiting time for literally two dishes only, they finally brought the pasta whicch was flavorless just like an instant noodle then 10 minutes late came the second dish .. the food is very mediocre if not bad .. not worth it read more

Very nice setting in the middle of everything. Efficient staff, reasonable price and great food! read more

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So delicious! We were in Rome 3 nights and came here twice! The bruschetta was the best I've ever had and same with the chicken! You won't regret coming here. Ambiance is nice too read more

Osteria del Sostegno - Chicken with wine sauce & carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The food was very good and authentic. The service was very professional and help us pick a local wine to pair with the meal

Owner refused to seat us despite so many empty tables. The party in front of us got a seat and they also didn't have a reservation. The waiters seemed nice though. read more

This was the best meal we had in Rome, and the ambiance and service make it feel warm and welcoming. A bit hard to find the alley it's located in but well worth the effort! read more

Wife and I came here for a fancy dinner while on our honeymoon, and man was the food good! Especially the tiramisu--if you eat nothing else from this restaurant, eat the tiramisu. You can thank me later lol read more

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some of the worst service i have ever received. Ive been to hundreds of restaurants and have never received the worst customer service. we waited patiently and sat down for 15-20 minutes with no service. the people behind us sat right next to us and instantly got a menu, wine and water in the span of 5 minutes while we were still waiting for a menu to be brought to us. All of the employees kept looking at us and walked by us multiple times, took the order of the people next to us. and still continued to ignore us. we ended up getting up and leaving because we were so baffled. I wish i could leave a 0 stat review. completely ruined my night. read more

Went here for date night while in Rome and we were delighted with everything. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy, food was absolutely delicious, and the service was perfect. I would definitely recommend this lovely spot ! read more

Osteria del Sostegno - Prawns - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We tried this place tonight after reading the great reviews. We were promptly seated outside at a table for two against a shop window. We waited for our server who came a short time later and asked if we wanted water - yes please. We then waited for him to return with menus which he didn't. He passed us several times without stopping until we finally asked for menus. We then waited again, still not having placed drink orders while he served other guests who had arrived after us their drinks. We still waited and he passed us yet again without stopping to take a drink order or anything else. At this time, we got up to leave - leaving a small amount of cash for the water - and a woman came by to ask why. We had waited probably 20-25 mins without him even stopping after he brought us the water. I had high hopes and other diners seemed to be receiving attention. My only thought was that perhaps our table isn't usually the only one on that side of the alley because across from our table for two was a solo diner at a similar table. Still no recuse - and likely an inexperienced waiter. Too bad. read more

This was one of the best culinary experiences of my entire life. The owners were happy to share their authentic and delicious food with us (definitely secure a reservation in advance!). Please please please give this place a try if you are looking to excite your tastebuds-- the white wine and vinegar chicken and potatoes was out of this world. The ambiance was very quaint and lively. I am very grateful to of had the opportunity to share quality food with such quality people. If you have the good fortune to try this place out, bring your favorite humans and be prepared for the time of you life. read more

Osteria del Sostegno - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This place is hidden in a small alley way. Everyone is so nice. Place was a little tight. I had a stroller and had to leave it outside. They have a high chair for my toddler. Tables are very close to each other. Besides the food, I love the light brown tinted white color and texture of their table cloth and matching napkin. Looks like family own. Everyone speaks English and very friendly. Lasagna with asparagus tips - yum!!! Lots of cheese and the taste of asparagus. Something very different from the lasagna I used to see in the States. Pasta with bacon - don't remember what it's called in the menu. The red sauce in pasta is so creamy and smooth. Not sour like the pasta sauce I'm used to. Pasta was al dente but perfect. Bread was baked with olives inside. Love! Bread was soft and salty from olives. Artichoke in olive oil - sooo good!! Hot chocolate cake - not too sweet, FULL of chocolate I would love to come visit again if I come to Rome. It is a MUST VISIT restaurant! read more

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Great pasta. Not on a main street so you won't just find this by chance. Found in Yelp and directions were right on. Very high end food- love the asparagus lasagna. Service was awesome. Also bruschetta was yummy read more

Osteria del Sostegno - Great food and atmosphere - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing place that we spent thanksgiving at. We stumbled upon it walked around Rome near our hotel. It did not open until 7 pm and we waited outside until it opened. We did not know that reservations were necessary but we saw the awesome reviews and knew this was a great spot. The owner was gracious enough to make a reservation since we walked in before they opened. As we waited outside, another couple from Vienna came up and waited by us. They came because the reviews were good too. The outside was covered with heated lamps. It was a romantic atmosphere. I was able to order a half bottle of their house wine for 6 euros and this was a great deal. Their house wine was delicious. For a starter we got the bruschetta and it was perfect for two. Very fresh with chunky tomatoes. For dinner I opted for their long pasta with a white wine sauce (I can't remember the name). It was good and simplistic. This is labeled as the first course but it satisfied me. The service was fast and a very friendly staff. They have good options and I would return here. read more

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Food was ok, service was terrible, they lost our order, they did not acknowledged they did anything wrong, we waited about an hour for hour order read more

This is the place where locals go in Rome. We ordered "mezze maniche all amatriciana" and "spaghetti carbonara," portion can be small, but they are only 10 euro each. will be back if I am in Rome. read more

Ambiance - 4 stars The table against the wall on the outside was nice but kinda cramped. I like the alley way restaurant and think it's quaint. Food - 3 stars The vegetarian food is mediocre here and we tried most of it. The bruschetta was good but the rest of the appetizers/salads were bland, uninventive or mediocre compared to the area. The truffle spaghetti was really good but every other pasta was commonplace. Would not come back due to the food. Frankly, living in the SF bay area, I've had better in my local city (which I wouldn't say of other restaurants in the Rome, Florence, or Bologna) Service - 2 stars The waiter (maybe the owner in the way he was authoritarian) was odd. He seemed to be well known there. He wouldn't serve bread to our table with hungry kids until we ordered the pasta (even though we ordered wine). Is that true for everyone or just some people based upon how they look? I wondered He insisted that a party of 7 should only be able to order only 3 different kinds of pastas because the kitchen was too small. So we had to order twice as much of the same kind of pasta (and 2 of the 3 were mediocre). We told him that all but one of us was vegetarian so it would be nice to at least get a 4th that was non-vegetarian. He wouldn't allow for it and told us it was our fault for wanting a 4th item (due to of course his small kitchen ) and that we could go somewhere else if we didn't like it. Yikes! We had already ordered appetizers so we continued to sit. With the odd food ordering situation and the attitude, it was like being greeted by the soup nazi. No pasta for you! The thing is there is no need to steal the recipes from this place. In other words, I will return to a restaurant with an attitude if the food is outstanding, but the veggie food at Osteria del Sostegno is really not that good. I think most of the positive feedback is for non veg. read more

Made a second visit in two years to this restaurant recommended by locals. This time I brought a large group. It turns out one of the people with us knew a Chef in Sarasota Florida who knows the owner and recommended the restaurant. The owner showed up and what a night we had. We sampled many different entrees, all were excellent. My group voted this the best restaurant during our two week stay in Italy. Make a reservation at least one week in advance of your visit. great wine list read more

The food and service were amazing. Definitely leave room for dessert. Highly recommend!

One of the best restaurants in Rome. Easily. And the service is excellent. I can't stress that enough, especially in Rome where service is so often poor. And the food is exceptional. I didn't know carbonara could taste like that. We were gifted a bruschetta, as well as extra portions of the two pastas we ordered. The chicken on white wine sauce... I didn't get to have it because my father devoured it. Once it hit the table my nostrils picked up on a scent I'd never smelled. It smelled phenomenal. I leave Rome tomorrow and already want to come back just so I can order the chicken. I'll be back. I refuse to allow this to be one of my life's greatest regrets. read more

Osteria del Sostegno - Carbonara, roasted lamb, an unknown tomato and mozzarella pasta, and the dolcetta d'Alba - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I wish I could go back weekly. This food is amazing and it was hands down one of the BEST restaurants I ate at during my visit. I will be back one day.. read more

One of the best meals we ate in Rome! I visited this restaurant twice, once with friends and once with my family, and it was amazing. Great service, they were able to fit us in on a busy Friday night with only an hour notice. Server was very helpful and gave great suggestions. We enjoyed the fillet and chicken dishes, great break from pasta. This places sits on a quest street down a little ally, super charming! read more

Absolutely our favorite while staying in Rome, so much so that we went back 3 times! Let's talk the logistics, it's situated in the alley, but does have a lighted sign "Trattoria" to guide you down the right path. Walking distance from the Pathenon. They strongly suggest reservation for both lunch and dinner and would turn you away mid shift. However, we found that if you show up right at the time they open (12:30pm for lunch, 7:30pm for dinner), you practically walk in and get seated right away. Food: tagliotini tartufo noir (€20)--sustegno hits this black truffle pasta dish out of the park. We ordered this one dish to try, then immediately ordered another round-- The homemade pasta has nice springy and medium glutenous texture, a perfect vehicle to carry the truffle aroma to your taste buds. This is a must try Amatriciana (€12)- their weapon of choice to carry the angry sauce is Mezze (short pasta). Again, al dente and is the lighter opposite to the truffle pasta-- it's an amalgamation of refreshing tomato sauce with a nice heat and umami flavor of bacon. Again, an awesome option for those who don't feel like rich, fatty flavor tonight Carbonara (€12)- hmm just a well done classic. Theirs is also tagliotini pasta. Lightly coated with perfectly smooth sauce (not scramble-y)-- this is for when you're really want to go big on the rich fatty! Other stuff we tried (secondi) were eggplant parm (small portion, really good so go for it after you're done with pasta), beef slices with artichoke (pretty good 7/10). All in all their food is just fabulous especially pasta dishes. The waitstaff is great at making recommendation for wine based on your price range as well. Order a half-bottle! Dolci -- for dessert we tried tiramisu-- classic Service: as mentioned, come early or make reservation or face being told off. If you're a repeat customers, they warm up with you and give you more truffles! read more

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The food, the ambiance, the service - were all wonderful! In a week, we had to go twice. Loved it.