At the end of our two week stay in Italy--Florence and Rome, we decided to spend our last couple of…read moredays in Lido di Ostia, as it is near the beach and convenient to the airport for our trip home. We chose to eat at Povero Pesce, which seemed to get good reviews online, and especially on Yelp. We found out, as we tracked toward the location, that Povero Pesce no longer exists in Lido di Ostia, but has been replaced by Il Pesce di Ostia. No matter, still a fish-based menu, which is what we were looking for on the beach after a couple of weeks of going completely off our diets! We approached the restaurant and started questioning if it was inside the McDonalds next door, as we could see the M through the front patio window. Again, not to worry. This little place, a bit off the beaten path in Lido di Ostia, was a beautiful small sit-down restaurant of its own. Quaintly decorated of perhaps the Victorian era, the nice woman at the front of the house led us to a table. We were glad we got there at opening, as it the dining room was quite small, and by the time our meals were served, it was full. We like to find restaurants that haven't been "Americanized", and were rewarded here. They had an English menu, but nobody that we could find spoke English at all. Almost completely a fish menu, there was a daily special at each course. We had a bit of trouble understanding what these were because of the language barrier, but the server was very helpful, using her iPhone when necessary to show us the words :). This was one time that I felt self-conscious about not being able to speak their language a bit better (or at all), but they did not make us feel like we were imposing. We each ordered a starter, first course, and main, and each were very fresh and delectable. Mussels and calamari were prominent on the menu, and my husband and son loved every bite of the salads and pasta dishes containing these mollusks. I ordered sea bass for my main, and it was wonderful--moist, nicely roasted, with a lovely beurre blanc. The white wine was to my husband's liking, as well, and although the menu here was very small, they did seem to pay attention to providing fine local wine options. As usual, based on our experience in small Roman restaurants, dessert and espresso are always graciously offered. We found a different style of dessert in Lido di Ostia. Cheesecake and Tirimasu are always an option, but not what you expect. Each came in what I would consider to be a large bowl full of a creamy custard. The cheesecake offered a swirl of either chocolate or berries in syrup, with the graham crust sort of a chunk at the bottom of the bowl, covered with the creme anglais-type cheesecake. The Tirimasu was similar, with the lady fingers offered at the bottom of the bowl, and not soaked as a part of making the dish so that it was more like a crunchy crust rather than the moist layered cake-like experience I was expecting. While delicious (who doesn't love coffee or cheese-cake flavored cream?), they are definitely a shareable, unless you are ready to consume what must be an outrageous number of saturated fat calories! We had these similar desserts served at both the restaurants we sampled in Lido di Ostia. I mean, who isn't ready for a splurge when you are on your Italian vacay?

Great food and kind staff! Nice small place that had a good atmosphere, would definitely recommend.read more

Great spot for an enjoyable meal off the typical tourist track!…read more My wife and I came here for a late lunch after touring the Colosseum and it was well worth the walk. Baia Chia offers a range of Sardinian style cuisine with no shortage of seafood options. We each ordered a salad and split the Prosciutto Melone, Bruschetta and a half-size bottle of Vermentino. The combination was light, simple but thoroughly delicious. While we don't speak Italian, the staff was friendly and very patient while taking our order. They came to check on us frequently as we sat outside on a casual Monday afternoon. It was a great way to take in the city as we sat alongside other patrons who we expect were regulars at the restaurant. Whether you're local to the area or just passing through, I'd consider checking it out for yourself.

Baia Chia is Sardinian cuisine. My arrabiata was maybe a bit firmer than al dente... or could have…read morebeen the noodle type. Baia Chia had desserts to order, but we were brought almond cookies gratis. We ate outside. The service was so so. Servers didn't come back outside for 30 to 45 minutes. I know that's kind of the nature of service in Italy, but we were tired and needed to leave.

Amazing seafood. Do not go in with a preformed idea of what you want. Instead choose something…read moreappetizing and be prepared for fantastic creativity and flavor. Go in with zero expectations. Friendly staff, excellent menu.

It has very nice decorations inside the restaurant. The food presentation looks great and the food…read morewas flavorful. But the customer service really needs to be improved. We have to go up to the front three times to call the waiter for the English menu, place orders and water. :)

So delicious! We wanted some last minute seafood for dinner and found this place on Yelp. As you…read moreknow here in Rome if a place has good yelp reviews you may end up finding a huge line. Thankfully we got super lucky and they had a table available and no wait. The menu is in Italian but they are more than willing to interpret and even have off the menu item. The servers are extremely friendly and helpful. My friend had the spaghetti with clams and I had an off the menu linguini with mixed seafood. It was sooo good. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

This is The best seafood restaurant in Rome is renowned for its exceptional seafood, particularly…read morethe creamy octopus with figs and calamari. The tender octopus and calamari are perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy sauce and the subtle sweetness of figs. The restaurant offers a cozy, cozy atmosphere. For an unforgettable seafood dining experience, Pesci Fritti is the best choice in Rome.

We also stumbled on this restaurant after a morning at the Vatican. What a happy surprise it was…read morefor us. This is a family (mom & pop) restaurant which specializes in seafood. We were a party of 6, and they were able to accommodate us thankfully. The service was impeccable and very attentive. All food and drink were delicious. We had a seafood platter to start which had shrimp, calamari, and sardines. Delicious! They have both indoor and outdoor seating with a family friendly atmosphere. We would and will return here on our next trip to Rome.

Pre-pandemic review:…read more Came here on recommendation of a local whose air bnb we were staying at. What a great find! Food was fresh delicious, service was great, they were so sweet and accommodating to our one year old. Raw fish and shrimp platter Raw oysters and clams platter Bruschetta with tomatoes and clams Mussels and clams fisherman style Baked whole fish with potatoes and cherry tomatoes So good! We ate it up!

This was my first night in Rome and I chose this restaurant for dinner. I literally strolled upon…read moreit. Love the cozy indoor setting. Great lighting and ambiance. Has outdoor seating as well. Waiters were very attentive. Food was full of flavor. I will definitely return for dinner.

Il Tirso opened at its current location two years ago. Very soon thereafter my Italian business…read moreassociates ,who have also proven to be reliable foodies, have been encouraging me to give it a try. But despite it being located almost directly across the street from my hotel (Beverly Hills), I somehow could never find it on my several intervening visits. I found it on this trip. It is slightly hidden, being below ground level, but hardly obscure. Well I am glad to have found it. The interior is very nicely appointed, with a profound sense of casual elegance. The white-on-white color palate gives the dining room a crisp elegance without that 'hospital' feel when white if poorly or overdone. The wait staff is friendly and, at least my waiter, had a good command of English and was very helpful and guided me through the menu. Seafood is their strong suit and like the several other very good seafood restaurants in the area, the influence is Sardinian. I started out with some raw plates: sea bass carpaccio with a couple of raw shrimp. Both were excellent (keep in mind Mediterranean shrimp, unlike the fatter and stubbier version ubiquitous stateside, are very thin and delicate. They can be a fabulous delicacy) although perhaps slightly smaller than I've had elsewhere. For my main I went with a fish I knew nothing about. Recommended by my server, the Pezzogna was one of the most delicious fish I've had. White fleshed with a light delicate flesh not unlike a striped seabass. It was grilled whole and filleted before serving. I had neither wine nor dessert at this sitting, so I can't say much about those aspects. But from what I did sample, I will definitely return and would recommend giving it a try. It's a no brainer if you're staying at the Hotell Beverly Hill.

Coming here was a happy accident. It ended up being the best meal of our whole 2 weeks spent in…read moreItaly. How does it have so few reviews? How was it not packed? My friend and I were looking for somewhere to eat after being told that a nearby restaurant was full for the night. Vizi Capitali caught her eye because there is a display of fresh fish in the window. We go inside and I immediately notice that it is a Michelin Guide 2018 restaurant. We were seated right away by the pleasant staff. You are started with the most amazing Focaccia Bread. I would come back just for that. It is flaky on the outside with crisp flaked salt and rosemary, and light and airy on the inside with a drizzle of olive oil. I saw it on the menu for 3 euro but they brought it to us without us requesting it, so I'm guessing it was complimentary. We knew we had to order some fresh fish since they have it on display. We chose the Sea Bass and Sea Bream Carpaccio. Wow. It is honestly not that pleasing to the eye, but the quality was indeed super fresh. It was made even better by the light olive oil and pop from the fish roe that I believe was marinated in lemon. The head chef/owner brought the dish out himself, and I only wish that I knew at the time that he was the owner so we could have chatted with him a bit. In the spirit of indulgence, we each ordered the Lobster Pasta. I wish there was a bit more meat on the lobster but the flavors were fantastic and I loved that there wasn't an overpowering sauce. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I probably could have ordered 2 servings and been happy. Because it was our last night we wanted to end with a dessert. The waitress said the Tiramisu was her top recommendation. I don't like coffee flavors so I don't usually enjoy this dessert but it was super light and creamy, served in a glass jar, and the perfect thing to split. Let me tell you that everything we ordered, including a bottle of wine, only ran us $50 USD each. Perfection in all aspects.

This is by far one the best meals I've ever had. Just arrive in Rome today and was lucky enough to…read morewalk in but this is a very small family own Resturant and it's always full they say with large gatherings that sit and eat awhile. Fresh fish selections with pasta is their specialty with authentic Italian pasta L Dante. The wine selection is amazing and the fresh focaccia bread with sea salt rosemary and olive oil will start your tastebuds drooling !

Overpriced for mediocre fish and pompous staff. The fish wasn't fresh and non fish items were…read moremediocre. Staff couldn't get more arrogant. Ohhh. And you have to overpay for this!!!!

Very nice restaurant, but way over priced in my opinion. The food was decent , but nothing out of…read morethis world. There are much better values throughout the city for half the cost. Service was just above average.