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    Osteria Romana

    3.8 (17 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Roman
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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Stacy S.

    It was our first day in Italy and we couldn't find our rental apartment, so we staggered into Osteria Romana late morning. Kimo invites us in, gives us a welcome glass of Prosecco, and forces us to slow down and enjoy our surroundings. He showed me the restaurant, the wine cellar, and pictures of famous Americans in the restaurant over the years, all before picking up our luggage and walking it over to the correct address we sought a few blocks away. We went back in for dinner that night and the food was outstanding, ambiance lovely, and Kimo gave us a warm greeting before setting us up with an appetizer and Prosecco, and making suggestions on the menu choices. This was our first impression of Rome. Thank you Kimo and Osteria Romana!

    in the basement of the restaurant on the way to see the wine cellar?
    Chris S.

    Absolutely loved this restaurant! This was a recommendation of my friend Aldo when I visited Rome a bit over a year ago. It took me so long to write a review because I simply forgot. As I am on my way back to Rome in a couple of weeks I have been planning on where I need to eat again and this place will be first on my list. The food was amazing, the wine was fantastic (much like all over Italy.) What really won me over was the owners friendliness and hospitality. This was certainly one of the highlights of our trip and we are bringing two of our friends with us this time. This is also the place I took my favorite picture of my wife! Highly recommended!!!

    I can't remember the name of this fish but the noodles were perfectly cooked and it was very flavorful.
    Michelle M.

    This restaurant was such a delight! We visited on our last day in Italy. As we were making our way to the car, my poor fiancé pointed out multiple restaurants but I didn't want any of them. This was the last place before we arrived at our car so I agreed. From the moment we walked in I was very glad we chose this restaurant. We sat on the patio. The plates were beautiful! The man who was our waiter must have been the owner. He was lovely and friendly and funny. I didn't really feel like drinking but when he brought us Prosecco in beautiful metal goblets I had to try some. Then he offered us to try a glass of the house wine. He gave us a very healthy pour and it was the best wine I had on my trip. My fiancé and I liked it so much, in fact, that we decided we wanted to serve this wine at our Tuscan wedding this coming June. While we waited for our food, the owner took us below into the wine cellar, showed us some of the beautiful architecture and statues down there, and let us smell the wine they're fermenting in a barrel. It's a must see!! The food was delicious! Best lasagna I've ever eaten! As we were finishing up, a kind man eating there with his family (I got the impression he worked there) came to our table and gave me a beautiful Italian book about Rome. At this point I was sure I was in an alternate universe. I've never had such a positive, warm, lovely experience. I will come back here every time I am in Rome!

    An excellent local wine.

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    Review Highlights - Osteria Romana

    First night of first time in Rome, staying at Hotel Ponte Sisto across from Ponte Sisto bridge.

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    4.6(235 reviews)
    1.7 kmPrati
    €€

    This evening Mary and I had a wonderful dinner at Sue e Gui Cucina Romana in the Prati district of…read moreRome. Daniel, the son of the chef and part owner was gracious and conversational and made great recommendations for our dinner. We started with a crispy sage leaf appetizer made simply with sage leaves lightly battered and fried in olive oil. Yummy! All of the pasta is made fresh and Mary selected Ravioli ricotta e Spinach while I selected Saltimbocca alla romana (Veal slices in Roman style) and both dishes were delicious. After dinner we opted out of dessert, but Daniel brought a treat to the table consisting of two sugar coated cookies and suggested we soaking them in our wine as a final treat. They were Wonderful! So far one of the best meals we have had in Rome. We would both highly recommend this restaurant, both for the family atmosphere and the great food. We hope to return before leaving Rome.

    Review # 1200 After…read moresome shopping on the Via cola Di Riemzo, we were ready for lunch. This spot was a Yelp find. We arrived just before they opened at 12:30. We asked for a table outside and the kind lady asked us if we had a reservation (oh oh). We didn't. No problem as we took our pick of one of the tables. Two levels inside with a small Bar in the back. Before we knew it, outside seating was full and inside also filled up-a good sign. We ordered a liter (ended up being too much but when in Rome...) of their house Red and enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the Fried Artichokes (thick breading and will order the Roman style with garlic/vinegar next time), fried Zucchini and Suppli-Cacio Pepe. The Suppli was delicious and was enjoyed the most. For main, it was Pasta Carbonara (Guanciale )-Proper carbonara and the streak of not having a bad version of this dish in Rome continues. The sliced Beef with mushrooms was also delicious -super tender and thin pieces of beef (medium rare as requested). We asked if the Tiramisu was house-made. Our server answered, "yes, and I am the one who makes it." How could we not order after that?! One of the best Tiramisus we've had. Perfect balance of coffee dipped lady fingers with cream-delicious! Our Server was kind, attentive and full of hustle -she was covering a lot of ground. Don't miss this Gem if you are in the Prati district.

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    0.4 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    We went to this main restaurant, but it was packed, so they drove us in a golf cart to another…read morelocation -- super cool. Ordered: - fried zucchini: was surprised that it was only one. & doesn't come with sauce, as usual in Rome. Wouldn't recommend. - carbonara: loved how thick the noodles were. A little too salty, but still good. - meatballs: super tender and yummy. - garden salad: 2nd to last day of my trip after having carbs every day; needed some veggies lol. - tiramisu: found the BEST I had the entire trip, & I had one every day! Highly recommend checking this place out for a quick, easy, and aesthetic meal!

    You walk up, and the first thing you see is someone's Nonna making fresh pasta in the window, and…read morethat is probably all you need to know as far as whether you should eat here! This place was a treat. Yes, it's hot in the summer. Yes, it's crowded and popular. But also yes, the food makes it all worth it. I had the oxtail pasta at the recommendation of the waiter (and a couple Peronis to drink, ofc). This is slow cooked oxtail that just serves to bring even more flavor to the hearty tomato sauce, ladled over the aforementioned thick homemade pasta... and plenty of it. Served of course with fresh bread and regional olive oil and vinegar, what better? We actually had plenty of attentive service here, and it was honestly the only time a tip was ever mention in our whole time in Italy. This young man earned it. As I mentioned before, it's hot inside. There is air conditioning according to my eyes, but you couldn't feel it making any kind of difference between all the people, the kitchen, and the absolutely stifling temperatures of a Roman summer.

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    Il Ragno d'Oro - Calamari

    Il Ragno d'Oro

    4.5(92 reviews)
    2.1 kmPrati
    €€

    We had one of the worst dining experiences of our entire trip to Italy at this restaurant. The…read moreservice felt discriminatory and incredibly unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. Our family of four was waiting to be seated when a local family of four arrived after us and was seated immediately. We were eventually seated right next to them, and they were served bread while we were ignored and received none. We ordered wine that was never brought to the table, and at one point a waiter who was not even serving us removed our wine glasses after we had already ordered the wine. The service throughout the meal was chaotic and rude. The artichoke dish was extremely bland -- no seasoning and no flavor at all. Most of the food was greasy and disappointing. To make matters worse, we were seated directly next to the kitchen where the cooks and waiters were loudly arguing throughout our meal. We understand that service in Italy is often slower and more relaxed, and we have enjoyed wonderful hospitality everywhere else during our trip. However, this was by far the worst service we experienced anywhere in Italy. We were even asked if we wanted the bill before we had finished eating, while the local family next to us remained seated comfortably long after finishing their meal. We left feeling unwelcome and discriminated against. Unfortunately, this restaurant seemed interested only in serving locals well. If you are not Italian, do yourself a favor and dine elsewhere. We absolutely do not recommend this place.

    I wanted to enjoy Il Ragno d'Oro. Filled with animated locals at dinner during the first week of…read moreFebruary, we only heard Italian being spoken. The menu had all the Roman classics, and we ordered Pasta Carbonara, Casio e Pepe with Guanciale, Roman style artichokes, and Zucchini Flowers. After a few minutes, I was transported to the Jersey Shore. As the food arrived, that Jersey Shore analogy grew into reality. I have tasted this food before. Il Ragno d'Oro became a mediocre Italian restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. However, I was in Rome, Italy and expected more. My Pasta Carbonara was heavy, stuck together, and thought al dente was a bodega in Newark. The Cacio e Pepe had coagulated into a sticky mess. The artichoke and zucchini dishes were greasy and standard fare for an Italian restaurant anywhere in the world. But I was in Rome! Roma-the home of Pasta Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Artichoke preparations. Yes, everyone was perfectly nice, the prices were reasonable, and the people around me were all having a grand time. My wife, who is of Italian heritage, couldn't eat her pasta. She said her Italian grandmother would have gone into the kitchen to show them how to cook pasta. I too, usually a human garbage disposal, left most of my pasta on the table. We walked back to our apartment in Prati disappointed. This was our worst dinner in Rome. Sorry, but it's true. Maybe the cooks had a bad night, but the dishes were subpar at best.

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    Il Ragno d'Oro - 22 October 2022: squid and prawns

    22 October 2022: squid and prawns

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    Bianco's Vespette e Forchette

    Bianco's Vespette e Forchette

    4.3(111 reviews)
    2.1 kmPrati
    €€

    We were searching for something close to our hotel and this looked interesting. The beef that comes…read moreout on a hot stone was all it took for me to want to go. We split a salad that was big enough for a meal, my wife had the bolognese, and I had the steak. It was super rare, but as I cut into it, I would lay it onto the stone to allow it to cook a bit more. I like it on the lean side of medium rare and my wife prefers a bit more. This was perfect for us to both enjoy it the way we like. Her pasta was excellent as well and we enjoyed sharing the meal. A bottle of wine topped off a great dinner. The weather was rainy so we opted to sit inside and it was warm and welcoming. Our waiter was helpful with our choices and we enjoyed his observations. The only thing I can say that was off, was the older woman who was paying her bill before me was pressured into leaving a tip ( service charge, is what he said). I was prepared for that but was not asked to tip. Great meal, we enjoyed it immensely, but the service charge that was scammed out of the 70+ year old lady in front of me kind of left a sour taste in my mouth. I was going to tip a few euros because we enjoyed ourselves so much, but decided not to because of the way it was presented to the party before us.

    As others have said, this is no longer the name of the restaurant- it is now Il Panzerotto. That…read moresaid, I disagree about the food quality. We had a calzone and traditional spaghetti and both were delicious. I don't even know how to describe the calzone. It was unlike anything I've had before but SO good. I literally cleaned my plate with the last of the breading from it. The owner/chef was Luca. He was upset with the host because he had burned the plastic on the outdoor tent as he had placed a heater too close to it. To be honest, he seemed like a bit of a jerk, but his food was freaking delicious.

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    Bianco's Vespette e Forchette
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    34 - Bread

    34

    4.2(167 reviews)
    1.6 kmCentro Storico
    €€€

    Al 34 was a restaurant recommended by our hotel. It is near the Spanish Steps, on a busy street…read moreand close to lots of high-end shopping: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany's, Chanel, etc. We had a Friday nite 8:30 reservation (made that afternoon) and was seated near the entrance door, inside. It is a large restaurant and was full of lively patrons. The indoor decor is warm and inviting. The first thing I noticed was the camaraderie between the waitstaff - everyone seemed to get along, helped each other and were having fun. We had 2 wonderful Filipino waiters. One had the same Ray-Ban meta glasses as my husband, which they bonded over. We ordered the bombolotti carbonara and lasagna-both delicious. For the mains, grilled Turbot (which was perfectly de-boned tableside) and meatballs w/ mashed potatoes. While the waiter was de-boning the fish, the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver came on overhead. My husband and I both looked at each other and smiled, thinking WTH?! I asked the waiter, "did we tell you we were from West Virginia?" and he smiled and shook his head. But later confessed, he played it for us (I guess we did tell him, lol). It made our night. Rome was the last city in our multi-city 12 day tour and we loved every minute but we were looking forward to going home. Hearing "Country Roads" at a popular and busy restaurant a block away from the Spanish Steps blew our minds. A young couple sat next to us for a quick snack, I asked her what she ordered (it looked delicious) and she said "Im from a different part of Italy but come here just for their artichokes". A few minutes later, I saw a plate full of artichokes pass by, being brought to a table outside. They made my mouth water. Al 34 was one of our favorite restaurants in Italy -- wonderful food (extensive menu), very lively with a mixed crowd (lots of Asians, English speakers and native Italians). It is a fun place to go and the wait staff is one of the reasons I will be coming back. I cant wait to try their artichokes! If you see the word, carciofo (artichoke), order it!

    The restaurant is the best. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is always perfect and a…read morelarge quantity. We will return again. Our server Ken was fluent in multiple languages and extremely helpful in choosing the different meals. Thanks Ken!!!

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    34 - Grilled Turbot and meatballs/mashed potatoes

    Grilled Turbot and meatballs/mashed potatoes

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    Osteria Romana - seafood - Updated September 2026

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