We visited Il Peperoncino Dispettoso for dinner based on a recommendation from the Hilton Rome…read moreCavalieri concierge. If you are staying at the hotel, here is what you need to know. It is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Be prepared for a bit of a trek--the route includes several sets of steps and passes through many dark alleys and poorly lit roads. It felt a bit isolated, so keep that in mind if you're walking at night. We tried a variety of pasta and pizza. Unfortunately, the pasta was disappointing; while the sauces were heavy and "rich," they surprisingly lacked actual depth or seasoning and didn't taste great. However, the pizza was a much better choice. If you decide to eat here, stick to the pizza. There aren't many dining options within walking distance of the hotel, which makes this a convenient spot by default, but the food (specifically the pasta) didn't quite live up to the recommendation.

Okay okay . this place serves great food and great service and I didn't know until I got on the…read morebike and strolled around the neighborhood and while exploring that's when I noticed this establishment. Of course i got steak and fries on the first day and as I was waiting for my food I seen local people walking in and out with pizzas. It was one of those things where you gotta chill at one spot for a bit to really see it. I knew on the second day I needed to grab a pizza from here or else I'd be sleeping. Damn was I sleeping cuz on the second day the pizza I ate was one of the best I've had in Rome . It comes thick or thin crust and I opted for the thick crust which I enjoyed. Better than any chain pizza that sells by the weight. That looks the same and taste the same . This place makes each pizza unique and never two the same like them cookie cutter squares. The price was only 7.50 for this which makes me think they getting away with murder back home in the west

Came back for the 4th time after being in Rome again. I loved this place 10.9 years ago and again…read morelast night. 8 years ago. Last year for jubilee. And last night 4/16/26. The food. The ambience. The kind staff. All above par. Thank you again for helping with reservations. For the great food and the wine. If or when I come back. I'll be sure to stop by. God bless.

Made a reservation for my daughter's birthday so she could have pasta in a Parmesan cheese wheel…read more This restaurant delivered and everything was eaten. We ordered an assortment of steaks prepared in various ways, paired with some delicious wine. It was a lovely evening with great service. Make a reservation to be sure to get in. It is a smaller restaurant but cozy welcoming atmosphere.

So let's just say this is my 1st dinner in Italy ever. I had lunch at the train station, but that…read moredoesn't really count. It was just OK. The food was fantastic not just kind of fantastic but really fantastic. I said that three times for a reason, it was filled with Italians to start. Coming over from Greece I have the mentality of ordering a lot of food, the friends are with were not used to that. The first thing I ordered was. Chickery greens cooked to perfection and a little spicy. I ordered 2 croquettes one that was a stuffed zucchini flower with cheese and it was so good. The other croquette was potato and cheese and it was so nice. Olive brochette salty and oh so olivey. Spaghetti carbonara was full bodied and a little heavy but tasty. The spaghetti marinara was heaven just what you think of when one thinks of Italy. Green Salad just ok, but the mushroom and ham calzone wrap was devine. I'm already planning my next trip back with my friends bring more friends. The pictures don't do justice.

One of the best restaurants we went to in Italy. Food was delicious. Pasta and steak was so yummy…read more So flavorful!! Very private and unrushed service. They were very friendly and accommodating.

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!

tl;dr excellent traditional Roman cuisine meets exceptional service, so you are sure to feel right…read moreat home in this family-run trattoria The Roman pasta scene is dominated by four quintessential pasta dishes -- Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Gricia -- and each is served at any of the countless trattorias around Rome. While plenty of these places are unabashed tourist traps, others are true diamonds in the rough. Finding the gems can be challenging -- so I was relieved that our host in Rome invited us to one of his favorite family-run spots: La Pace del Palato. Just blocks from the Piazza Navona, La Pace makes its home on a slightly sleepy side street. Inside, cool bright colors pop out directly from the walls. Plaster meets exposed brick in a wavy pattern across the walls, themselves only decorated with shelves of wine. Metal stars hang down from the high ceilings. Muted jet-black chairs are pressed up to the lightwood tables, each decorated with a dumbbell-shaped lamp. Just days in advance, I secured a reservation for weekend dinner. The proprietor Renato didn't speak any English, but he was fluent in hospitality. As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel at home, and the staff joked with us like family throughout the meal. Our meal kicked off with two complimentary antipasti: a flavor-packed, Aperol spritz-inspired amuse bouche and a smoky roasted eggplant salad. After that, our group gravitated toward the "Roman Tradition" selection of the menu: classic Roman pastas. My favorite was the excellent Mezzemaniche alla Carbonara. Despite the deep yellow sauce, the flavor was rich and peppery rather than egg-dominated. I also loved the Rigatoni alla Amatriciana for its particularly tomato-forward sauce and plentiful pork. But don't sleep on the generously-sauced Ravioli (prosciutto, ricotta, and thinly-sliced proscitto) or the melt-in-your-mouth Stringozzi alla Gricia (cacio e pepe enhanced by guanciale). Across all of the pastas, my only criticism was that the pork could have been more consistently crispy; otherwise, the textures and flavors were excellent. We completed our meal with a tiramisu -- it is a testament to La Pace that we downed the dessert despite our already-full bellies. Our bill worked out to just over $100 -- on par with some of our least memorable meals in Paris. La Pace del Palato literally translates to "the peace of the palate", and the name couldn't be more apt. This was our final restaurant on a whirlwind trip through Italy, and everything about this meal satisfied. For Roman classics done right, look no further than Renato's humble cucina.

This is my number 1 fav restaurant in Rome. If you wanna have the best food experience you have to…read morego here. Everything it's exquisite from food , to wine ,to ambiance, to staff . It's a mix between the Italian old cuisine to the new one. The variety of wine that they serve it's in a perfect symphony with the variety of the food. Renato the owner and his family they gonna make you feel so special that you would like to have dinner always there. The ambiance it's intimate and typically Italian style. You're welcome.

Hidden Gem!!! Came…read morehere beginning of December 2026 and I had the impression the restaurant was run by the owner, the chef, and a waitress. Even tho it was short handed, the service was amazing and the food as well. The owner was quite charismatic, energetic, and helpful with suggestions. No reservation was needed to dine in here We ordered Salame Lucano, Cauzuni, Orecchitelle, and Baccala del giorno. They were all amazing, tasteful, delicious and fresh. The decor and ambiance was amazing and noise level was low. Quite enjoyable place for dinner. Definitely worth coming and an amazing place to come for dinner. Will definitely come back here when in Rome : )

This meal was one for the ages. I seriously think this was the culinary high point of my life - 3.5…read morehours, 14 courses with 6 Italian red wines, champagne and 2 digestifs. We chose the "whims of the chef" menu. Decadent beyond words but what an amazing experience! I can't say enough good things. They just kept bringing food. What a lovely lovely memory for first time visitors to Rome. The restaurant is warm, welcoming and cozy. Thank you!

You know that electrifying feeling when you just arrived to your travel destination from the…read moreairport, dropped off your luggage at the hotel, quickly freshened up, and are now wandering a new city in search of your first authentic meal? L'Antica Fraschetta was my introductory gateway to all the pasta I was about to eat in Italy. With its checkered red table cloths, string lights, and charming decor, the ambiance was everything I imagined an Italian restaurant would have. I had trouble differentiating if the decor was authentic or overly cliché. Or maybe just had trouble accepting that I was actually in Italy. I still don't know, but I loved it! I had the CACIO E PEPE as my entree. I opted for the truffled version. So good! That pecorino romano just hits differently when you're in Rome. I also quickly learned the pasta is cooked al dente everywhere in Italy, which means on the firmer side. The patrons at L'Antica Fraschetta seemed to be a mixture of both locals and tourists. There is a bar area as well. I had a cappuccino to wake myself up after a long journey. Despite what social media videos may say, you can order cappuccinos any time. After our meal, we were given complimentary LIMONCELLOS. Great first meal, thank you!

The food was delicious! We were recommended to try the place and boy were we happy! So much we went…read moreback a second night. The food was delicious, service impeccable!

everything is perfect, from the moment we walked in it is great pleasure. we felt VIP…read more thank you all

This was our first meal in Rome due to location of our hotel. Not a bad meal but nothing that…read moreoverwhelmed us. I got fettuccini with meat sauce and wife had fettuccini with marinara. Both good but it didn't wow us. My advice, come here if it's convenient but don't go out of your way.