Yelp Review #23 (2026) Located steps away from The Vatican Museums entrance offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The pasta and French fries were my favorite because everything was so fresh. Ordered the popular Roman dish Cacio e pepe which is cheese and pepper on pasta. I was worried that the pepper would overpower the dish but it was a perfect balance. Everyone was friendly and the food was out in no time. Outdoor location was perfect with the weather. read more

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The calamari is delicious. This was the primary reason we stopped here. The dining space is clean. The service was good. Would return when in Rome again! read more

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Great food and excellent service! Breakfast was fantastic! Pizza was delicious! Pastries in the morning and wine in the evening! Loved the staff! read more

Osteria delle Commari - Staff was great! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Went with my family of 4 during our recent trip to Italy. Food was fresh, quick and we all enjoyed our meals. In fact, we went back a 2nd time doing our 4 day stay in Rome. read more

We had an incredible long lunch after our soul feeding visit to the Vatican Museum just down the street from this classic Roman osteria. This was a destination stop for me after discovering them through vlogs and cooking tutorials posted on YouTube. Genuinely friendly and engaging owners/staff who are clearly proud of what they serve. I enjoyed their amazing veal saltimbocca along with the wonderful golden roasted potatoes you only find in Italy and some sautéed chicory that was as good as it is for you! They have both outdoor and indoor seating and we particularly enjoyed the air conditioning inside on a very hot July afternoon. read more

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I'm not an Italian food fan but the food here was excellent. The grilled squid and prawns were amazing. read more

It was pouring down rain. I pick this café and was guided to the tables outside, which were covered. It was cool so I kind of wished I was inside. This worked out for me as a rain continue to pour and the outside was not getting any more full, but the inside was packed outside to relax and enjoy the view drawing in my sketchbook. I sat here for three hours as the rain poured down tickets to the museums are hard to get on rainy days this place well until I could go.join that line. read more

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Very great service and delicious food I love it! Nice owner! I will come back next time read more

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Great place to eat near Vatican City. The olive ascolane was a great way to start. I had the gricia and it ended up being my favorite of the classic Roman pastas. Good service, good food, fair prices, nicely decorated. read more

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What a great spot right outside the Vatican! We popped in here after a failed attempt at checking out the Vatican and it definitely lifted our spirits. We showed up on a Monday around 5pm. It wasn't very busy but we saw good reviews online. We decided to sit outside and it was great. The street was fairly busy but not so much so that it was distracting us. We were greeted pretty quickly. We decided to go with our usual (for Italy). 2 pastas and a pizza. My girlfriend got the Carbonara and I got the Gricia (my first time) as well as the Capricciosa pizza. We decided to get everything together and it wasn't a problem. With 2 bottles of coke we had everything we needed. The pasta was hot and fresh and everything came out amazing. I loved the carbonara and the Gricia was salty and delicious as well. Two very similar pasta dishes. The pizza was amazing and I loved the texture and balance of all the ingredients. Food was hot and well prepared. No complaints here. For dessert, we tried something new. It was something I can't remember the name of but it was good. There wasn't as much nutella as we hoped for but it tasted like a nutella, Graham cracker pie with cream. Very crunchy with cream and a little nutella. Still really good. Overall, this place was a great pick for a lunch or dinner date. Ambiance was relaxed but upscale and classy as well, even though we sat outside. Service was great and our server spoke English very well which was helpful. I would definitely come back in the future. read more

Osteria delle Commari - Pasta Carbonara (Front), Capricciosa pizza, and Pasta Gricia (back) - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Came here through a recommendation in advance that this is one of the few places that are open for Christmas, so we called for a lunch reservation. Come to find out that there are tons of places open for Christmas! Had we known, we would've gone elsewhere. The staff is super friendly and helpful. That was the high point. Through the staff's recommendation, we got a bottle of extra dry Prosecco, which was truly delicious and a great value at 20 euros. Our daughter couldn't finish the Fettucine al ragu di coda as she didn't like the taste, which is rare for her. I couldn't finish the Grigliata di pesce as there was an intolerable gamy aftertaste that no one in my family could stomach. We also got the Coda vaccinara, Spaghetti spigola carciofi pachino and Tiramisu. The ambiance is lively with tourists and locals alike. Beware that they charge you a cover! Prices are high and there are other places that are better value. read more

Very well prepared. Simple dishes done well at this off the beaten path restaurant that is decently priced. Staying near the termini? Worth the detour to get here (less crowded and touristy) read more

Best cacio é pepe in Roma! We had a lovely late lunch here after a long day at the Vatican. Very nice staff and quick service. Nice, shady outside area. Good spritzes too! read more

Osteria delle Commari - Cacio é pepe - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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The best pasta I found in Rome. The server was so friendly and funny, with great English to help us ordering. Their white sauce pasta with bacon strips literally was killing! Must visit when you come to Vatican City. read more

Osteria delle Commari - Spice pasta - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Stopped in for a quick lunch of carbonara after the Vatican tour. It's exactly what you'd expect so close to a tourist zone. The food was solidly decent. The house red wine was out of the fridge cold. The artichoke appetizer was a tad oily and limp. The carbonara was perfectly satisfactory. Decent lunch. Wouldn't go out out of the way to return. Food was 3 stars. 1 extra star for excellent service. read more

Hate to be a bummer, but my partner and I were pretty underwhelmed here for our very late lunch (4pm). We came with such high expectations due to glowing online reviews, but the menu was very animal protein-heavy, expensive, and short. If you like oxtail and other decadent meats this might be a great place for you, but not super great for vegetarians or vegans. Many appetizers are fried, which I didn't like from a health standpoint. There was also no pizza on the menu interestingly. I do like shorter menus, but definitely felt a bit limited here. There were a number of vegetarian (indicated on the menu) and perhaps vegan (not sure if the pasta is egg-based) pastas, but mains were red meat based with some fish. Today's fish of the day (16 euros) was grilled salmon and it came with 3 baby potatoes, which were way too dry and unflavorful, and mushy steamed broccoli. Partner ordered the vegetarian ravioli (12 euros) and didn't like it because it felt over-baked, crispy. Portion sizes are so small! Service is wonderful however - English speaking and efficient. Convenient location about 5 mins walk from Vatican museum entrance. read more

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Pretty underwhelming. The service was good, but the food was just ok, nothing spectacular. The marinara sauce on the Tripa alla Romana was akin to a lean cuisine. The Calzone with salsicca and mozzarella was a bit better, but again, pretty basic. The bathroom sink didn't work, the iced tea we got looked like it came from a convenience store, the bread seemed like they got it from a grocery store a couple weeks ago, and the grappa bianca was close in flavor to grain alcohol. Meh. read more

Great ravioli with ricotta and spinach. The sea bass with spinach and potatoes. It was also very delicious. They serve local beer and I hear it is delicious. The service was great. One issue. Bus Lady spilled a cup of wine and it splashed from the other table onto my father and my husbands shirt. It took her a while to say she was sorry and try and help clean up. read more

Such a gem in the neighborhood. Interesting discuses and friendly wait staff. We loved the braised cheek, zucchini flowers, trippa and many other delicious dishes. read more

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Great service and very good food-especially the Cacio e Pepe. Comfortable, quiet dinner. Excellent wine selection. All around good dinner near the Vatican. read more

Reasonably priced, great food and excellent service. We did a simple meal, the fried artichokes & chips to start, apple & celery salad, pasta carbonara and topped off with house red. read more

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Very close to all of the Vatican Museums and priced well. Calzones, pizza, and Amatriciana pasta were all very good! Would definitely eat again! read more

This has been the BEST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE we've had in Rome so far!! The service was excellent and the food was even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.The pasta carbonara is a MUST!! Like no other pasta carbonara that I've ever had in the US. My friend had cod, cooked to perfection, she said she loved the orange rim and so moist, it was very aromatic. The Moscato San Marco we selected was an excellent choice my our amazing server Roberta, who was so welcoming and had excellent recommendations! I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant! read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. I highly recommend this place when looking for a nice dinner in Rome. This located down a little side street across from the Vatican Museum. It's easily missed, but don't. You'll regret it if you do. No service/cover charge was charged. This is a nice bonus. read more

Osteria delle Commari - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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GREAT FOOD AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE. My wife and I agreed to not repeat going to any restaurant while on vacation in Rome. We broke the rule with this restaurant. The décor is perfect. The food is wonderful. I had the fried zucchini flowers (with anchovies and mozzarella), saltimbocca and braised oxtail. My wife had sea bass and a great pasta dish. The prices are reasonable which makes this the perfect place to have dinner. When we go back to Rome this will be our first dinner. read more

Liked pretty much everything about this place. The food was superb, especially the gnocchi I had, and the interior design felt very comfortable. The only qualm I had was that the food took a while to arrive, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since a large tour group arrived right before us. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone near Musei Vaticani. read more

Came here on the reviews for a Monday lunch. It was underwhelming. The gnocchi was undercooked. The other dish we got was good -- see photos. read more

Very average food, service. Should of known it was very quiet when we entered in a Saturday night. Charging for bread and tap water is crazy, and food was bland. Nothing special, too many great spots to eat here in Rome. Also, pricey for what you got. read more

Our hotel recommended this restaurant, suggesting it was less touristy. Very nice space with a good ambiance. The meat and cheese plate was excellent and the wine was good. Gnocchi too dense, but OK. Veal cheek tasted "funny". I would go back to the restaurant, but not go out of my way to do so, especially considering the price point. Truly, have had better Italian food in the States. read more

Great food at a reasonable price especially considering the location its in. Most of the places near the vatican are so touristy. This place has a really relaxed atmosphere. Don't let the upscale looking interior fool you. It's pretty causally priced. Bonus is that wait staff are actually friendly unlike most of the shop owners in Rome. Be warned they do charge for water and bread but maybe that is common in Rome? Still my main with wine and water was 21 Euro all in. Good for the area. read more

We totally disagree with the only other review we have read. We ate here for the second time last evening, and the food was delicious, the veal cheeks perfectly marinated in red wine, the veal roast moist and succulent. The pasta was bland, but that's the reality in Italy; the antipasto cod was very tasty. Our apartment just around the corner made this restaurant convenient, but for both food and service it was so much better than other restaurants in the area. read more