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    Sofia - Simple, fresh, and delicious.

    Sofia

    4.4(169 reviews)
    114.3 kmCentro Storico
    €€€

    Today was a long and grueling day of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and whatever else the…read moreRomans used 2,000 years ago. As a Southern American trying to navigate Rome, I'm still completely confused. I cannot for the life of me figure out north vs. south or east vs. west in this city. Every street somehow looks historic, beautiful, and exactly the same. By 9 PM, after walking more than 10 miles today and standing in countless lines -- one for over an hour -- I was exhausted. I was close to my hotel and started looking for somewhere to eat. I had already passed Sofia earlier and really didn't want to backtrack even a few blocks. But after going the wrong direction again and somehow ending up right back near it, I figured that was a sign. So, Sofia it was. My ordering skills in Italy are still not exactly professional level. I really need a local Italian to help me. Yeah, I'm slow... remember, I'm from the South. I ordered the Mezza Maniche Carbonara. I mean, you can't really go wrong with noodles, cheese, and pork, right? A few minutes after ordering, they brought out this little appetizer-looking thing that I'm still confused about. It was this tiny little ball about the size of my thumb. I took one bite and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I'm not even sure I want to know what was in it, but at that point I was hungry enough not to ask questions. Then the pasta arrived. Drumroll... First bite? Absolutely divine. Rich, creamy, cheesy pasta with perfectly cooked pork mixed throughout. Fantastic. I devoured the entire plate, chased it down with a Coke, grabbed my glass bottle of water, and walked down the street carrying it like a Roman wino. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect little outdoor dining setup on one of Rome's tiny city streets

    Great staff and food! Small plates with very interesting and fresh flavors. Combination of unique…read moreand creative dishes alongside classics. Would definitely recommend ordering lots of options and sharing! Restaurant is also gluten free friendly, offering both pasta and bread options.

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    Sofia - Seating inside

    Seating inside

    Sofia - Umami Broth with Raw Seafood, samphire and Aromatic Shiso Notes

    Umami Broth with Raw Seafood, samphire and Aromatic Shiso Notes

    Sofia - Braised Beef Tortello, Buffalo Infusion and Tomato Cream

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    Braised Beef Tortello, Buffalo Infusion and Tomato Cream

    Trattoria La Tellina

    Trattoria La Tellina

    4.4(7 reviews)
    78.8 km
    €€

    If you want an amazing, authentic Italian dinner when visiting Siena look for further…read more There are so many positives that I just do not know where to begin. It is off the tourist street. As soon as you walk in you will feel like you belong. The food is inexpensive. Be like a true Italian and order in each catagory. TIP-get your vegetable order with your meal and not as a starter. When we got there only one other table was enjoying themselves. By the time we started eating the place was full. I absolutely loved that with the exception of one other table the restaurant had residents that eat there often since they were all known. The restaurant is charming and cozy. The staff made me never want to leave and I wanted to be part of this Italian culture. The prices are unbelievable!!! That is another reason that we ordered to much food. Most likely the least expensive meal we enjoyed while in Italy. My ONLY regret was that we did not save room for dessert. We had already paid when I saw most other tables being served tiramisu. With the food as delicious as it was I can only imagine what the tiramisu must have tasted like. I will 10000% choose to eat here again if we return to Siena. Also from what I have seen in other reviews it seems that the prices are still the same. That is to be applauded.

    Everything here was delightful. The food, the staff... Even the house wine was delicious. We ended…read moreup eating EVERYTHING. Even used the bread to soak up all the sauce on our plate at the end. We had bruschetta as a starter and it was perfect. One of the best I've had in Italy. Leaving a review so that I know to come back here in the future! A full meal that was delicious and easy on the wallet!

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    Trattoria La Tellina - Order the beans but have them with your fish

    Order the beans but have them with your fish

    Trattoria La Tellina

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    Hotel San Giorgio - Great pasta carbonara for our first night arrival in Italy.

    Hotel San Giorgio

    1.9(29 reviews)
    64.2 km
    €€€

    We fell into the same trap, although it seems they are erasing reviews on other sites. This hotel…read morewas ranked 7/10 on other sites and not a single mention of this bait and switch tactic. Got the same deal. Booked a room months in advance, then they tell you there are no rooms two days before you get there, and sent us to a condemned part of town. No hyperbole. The "sister hotel" should have been shutdown, and may have been until we got there. No refund, no offer, just lies. It seemed like they rounded up anyone associated with Virgin (employees and guests) and threw them out. Everyone here is Virgin staff, maybe a few guests, and the best part is this place is worse than a hostile. The staff tried to help but only so much you can do with an abandoned property. Avoid getting ripped off. Don't pay in advance and it's still a dice roll. The hotel looked beautiful. Wish we had gotten to see it.

    STAY ELSEWHERE!!! Wish I'd done my homework as this place claims a 4 Star rating, LOL! Try 2 Star…read moreat best! EVERYTHING is tired and very dated - but worst of all is the fact that the rooms are two stories with the sleeping area being upstairs from the bathroom. Staff also very unhelpful. I booked this based on proximity to the port for our upcoming cruise. That's all it has going for it.

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    Hotel San Giorgio - Cute decor

    Cute decor

    Hotel San Giorgio - A little breakfast with my lovely tomatoes

    A little breakfast with my lovely tomatoes

    Hotel San Giorgio - A bit old and dated. Beds similar to old box springs.

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    A bit old and dated. Beds similar to old box springs.

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