We spent two weeks traveling through Italy, eating our way through some of the most food-obsessed cities in the world -- and Poldo E Gianna was the single best meal of the entire trip. That says everything. The atmosphere is everything you want from a Roman osteria -- warm, intimate, and completely unpretentious. The service was excellent, attentive without hovering, the kind that makes you feel genuinely welcomed rather than just served. And the house wine? Marvelous. Then the food. We had the Ravioloni Burro e Salvia Ripieni di Burrata con Guanciale Croccante -- pillowy ravioli in sage butter, filled with burrata, crowned with crispy guanciale -- every bite was something to stop and appreciate. The Tagliata di Controfiletto Olio e Sale with roasted potatoes was elegantly simple and executed flawlessly. Just incredible ingredients treated with respect. I will never visit Rome without coming back to this restaurant. If you're going to spend money on one dinner in the city, make it here. 10/10, without hesitation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Tagliata di Controfiletto Olio e Sale accompagnata da Patate al Forno - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Not a tourist trap but felt a bit hyped for what we got and paid. When in Rome, explore, walk 1,000+ of steps to see everything and of course work up an appetite. The night before on our way to another place I saw this place tucked down a small unassuming road in Rome. No pictures and reservations required, Michelin stars and a famous dish. My party of 7 were seated in a special table surrounded by all the fabulous wines of Italy, heady experience. Our waiter kindly explained the specials and award winning options. Specifically the pasta à la Amatriciana (Rigatoni pasta with guancale pieces and fresh tomatoes sauce) it was good but I wasn't wowed. My friends ordered a carbonara and a cacio e pepe that said was also good but not great. There was a special appetizer that was also recommended, can't recall the name, and it was good (phyllo with lamb and cream sauce), delicious. I picked a classic Italian wine which everyone loved and for dessert we had Tiramisu which was really delicious, standout! I enjoyed this place and might go back but felt my friends didn't love it. read more

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Fantastic food and outstanding service! I found this place on the Michelin Guide. Don't let the setting, a humble alley, fool you. This is more than worthy of a prime location. We had the prix fixe menu with the Marsala. Judging by that meal, the Michelin folks need to pay attention and hand out at least one star. The dishes were delicious and inventive. The carbonara was rich and I finished all of the tiramisu because it was sooo good. read more

It was our first night in Rome and we came straight here for dinner after dropping off all of our luggage at the hotel. We made a reservation for 8 PM and were promptly seated upon arrival. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. We knew that we wanted two orders of pasta, so we picked the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe and Rigatoni di Gragnano alla Carbonara. The Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara were both very delicious and full of flavors. We especially enjoyed the carbonara, the sauce was excellent! I wanted to try the Saltimbocca alla Romana con Prosciutto Crudo e Salvia since it was a popular Roman dish, and for some veggies, we got the Carciofo Piastrato con Citronette al Prezzemolo which is artichoke. We enjoyed the artichoke, it was filled with tasty flavors. As for the saltimbocca, I thought it was just okay, I wasn't big on the taste. Good for a try, but I wouldn't order it again. Overall, this was a great spot for our first meal in Rome. The portions may look small, but it all makes for quite a filling meal. Definitely order the pastas, they were excellent. I can recommend the artichoke as well, but pass on the saltimbocca. read more

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I saw this place online and was pleasantly surprised! It was tucked away but the restaurant itself was very well kept and nice. I ordered the carbonara, tiramisu, and an aperol spritz and everything was AMAZING. The carbonara was incredible, definitely a must get!! Everything costed around $30 US dollars which is totally a steal for the quality of the food. The service was also great, my waiter was very attentive and sweet. Would absolutely recommend and go again on my next trip to Rome! read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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very cute little spot in rome! the exterior is very lovely and has wonderful greenery, and is nestled in a busier district but is in its' own quiet little corner. it has an intimate interior and a luxurious feeling! service was good and relatively fast, waiters were not as attentive but it was ok! the bread was very good, it was sourdough, which i find is rare in europe, but i wish that they had some butter or oil, which was offered to other customers but not us. we ordered one item off the seasonal menu and one item off their regular menu (ordered october 2025). the seasonal menu item was a pumpkin pasta, which had a delicious nutty and sweet flavor, and was a good portion size. the other item we ordered i preferred more, it was a smaller item on the antipasti section, but it was very good! it was an eggplant cube that tasted alot like lasagna, with a nice crisp outside with a cheesy interior! overall, good flavors and they are good at what they do, with very reasonable price points for the quality of the meal, but nothing too exciting. read more

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The food was excellent and the restaurant had a nice vibe to it. However, we felt the wait staff was not at the level you would expect from a high end restaurant. read more

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Nice little cozy spot located in an underspending alley just minutes away from the Spanish steps. This little gem has a well crafted wine menu and a solid choice of fresh handmade pastas. Worth a look if you're in the area... read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Had an excellent lunch here after spending time at the Pantheon and surrounding area. This restaurant is tucked away and nestled in an alleyway, making it all the more exciting when you actually find it. Very upscale and intimate. I had the bruschetta and a pasta, both were quite nice. Good wine selection but I opted for water at this lunch. There was construction outside so dining on the patio wasn't a viable option (though they were seating people outside). I'd recommend calling ahead for reservations and requesting indoors. read more

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It truly was an excellent dining experience. From the moment you walk in and are seated, the staff makes it their top priority takes care of you. The food is all well prepared, and the menu rotates so I'd suggest asking your waiter for recommendations. read more

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The best carbonara and cacio Pepe ever, the service was nice and make sure to stop by the alcohol store next door Would 100% recommend read more

One of the best pastas I've had in my life! The waiters were really excited to explain what went in the dish and our server was very gentlemanly with a wonderful sense of humor. I felt really welcomed and I loved the restaurant's environment. I would definitely go back again, one of my favorite restaurants I've visited in Rome so far! read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Exquisite food. We ordered the fried vegetables, baccalà chips cacio e pepe. All delicious. Then we ordered two rigatoni alla gricia, rigatoni all amatriciana and saltimbocca alla romana. They were sublime. Highly recommended read more

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A beautiful and delicious way to end our trip to Rome. Exquisite food in a lovely dining room. read more

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As a Michelin reviewed restaurant, I had high expectations for Poldo. First, make sure you get a reservation as there will mostly likely be a long line if you try to show up without one; you will surely get turned away. Even with my reservation, I did have to wait a few minutes to be seated and even longer to get the service started. If I had a negative to this place, it would be the service and the family running it get stretched thin trying to keep the many tables served efficiently. Luckily, the food made up for the off-service as I got the amatriciana which was very good. I have zero complaints to the food or the bread served. This is worth a stop... just have a reservation and be patient with the service. read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Rigatoni e amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Beautifully done Michelin recommended restaurant. Come hungry and sample the whole menu. We made a reservation a month ahead of time for the outside and we're glad we did. Even thought Rome was really hot the patio was in the shade and perfect. We asked for recommendations on food and we were very impressed with everything. We loved the buratta ravioli and the bruschetta the best. The best way to do this is family style so you get a bigger sampling. 5 stars for the service as well! read more

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What an amazing meal we had at this establishment. If I could give 10 stars I would. The restaurant has outdoor dining as well as indoor dining, being that it was very hot we chose to dine inside. The waiter was excellent, he explained the menu and was able to provide some great suggestions. The food is absolutely delicious along with the presentation. For starters we had the cod fish croquettes which were served with an eggplant cream sauce. This appetizer was absolutely delicious. These were the best croquettes I have had. For my entree I had the braised beef served with white radicchio. What a combination. The beef was so tender and delicious. I was super pleased with my meal. I also ordered a side of peppers with garlic and chili which added the right level of heat to accentuate the meal. My girlfriend ordered a zucchini lasagna served with a lamb ragú which was absolutely ridiculously good. Both meals excellently made. To top off our meal we had a dessert which was made out of a pastry crumble with some cream which was perfect. What a meal. Definitely check out this place, it is off the beaten path but you will not regret it. read more

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We are from Cape Cod and eat fish all the time. The fish we got tonight at dinner was nasty and gross. My girlfriend puked in the bathroom downstairs so I tried it and spit it out immediately. It was funky. The waiter Tried to blame me and said my taste was wrong. I made a scene to get him to take it off the bill while he continued to tell me that I didn't like fish.... I love fish. That was bad fish. My first Michelin experience and maybe my last. On a positive note which is very hard to find hidden below my volcanic anger at that waiter the lamb appetizer was delicious, the slow cooked beef was ok. Very upset with the experience. read more

Very nice place. Had lunch, loved the aglianico rosé (never see that back in the US). Loved the rigatoni amatriciano and my man loved the boneless chicken cacciatore- it was very very good. I didn't think the caprese was very good. I had much better in Rome at neighboring spots. It was fine, but not as bright and flavorful or impressive. The chickory salad has anchovies in it- I wasn't aware, the whole salad tastes like that once the oil hit it. Didn't like that. Very attentive and skilled wait staff. We had a good time. read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Michelin star? Why? Who did they pay off? I expected more. What a disappointing experience at Poldo e Gianna Osteria. The boneless chicken dish was marred by unexpected bones, turning what should have been a pleasant meal into an unpleasant surprise. The onion gratin failed to impress, resembling more of a sad, saggy onion ring than a gratifying side dish. To top it off, the tiramisu lacked the usual richness and texture, leaving you with a runny pudding instead of the decadent dessert you were hoping for. It's especially disheartening during the special occasions of my partner's birthday. It's clear that the food quality and overall dining experience fell short of expectations. The Cacio e pepe was pretty tasty. In addition, while I had a reservation, it was quite disheartening to see the waiting staff talk behind peoples back they send away, especially gocking at well dressed women. Very unprofessional. With so many dining options in Rome, explore elsewhere for a more satisfying experience. read more

Found this restaurant because of the Michelin guide. It's a beautiful and cozy spot for dinner with amazing Roman food. The carbonara was delicious and at about 14 euros you can't go wrong. They had an antipasto with prosciutto and burrata that was absolutely perfect. Simply a wonderful place for a romantic dinner. read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Rigatoni carbonara. Absolutely delicious. 14 euros - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

As soon as the restaurant opened, a line had already formed, so you already know it's good. That being said, get there early or have reservations. Everyone raves about the carbonara, and I can see why; The rigatoni noodles are perfectly al dente, the bacon is flavorful, and the sauce isn't too creamy nor runny. The zucchini lasagna was unexpectedly delicious, and everyone at my table raved about the veal. The waiter that served us was fluent in English, which made ordering very easy. Must try experience! read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - carbonara, zucchini lasagna, various pastas - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We found this place thru the Michelin ranking and it is the best food we have had since arriving in Italy a week ago. Everything about it is a 5 star. Atmosphere, service and most of all excellent food. I seldom give 5 stars to a restaurant but this one deserves it all the stars. We are given a table without reservations and they were fully booked. Today is June 9, 2024 read more

Very good food and the service is also super good The secondi dishes were the star of the evening read more

We absolutely loved our lunch here! We were lucky to stumble across this Michelin guide restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was unbeatable. We would definitely visit again! read more

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My wife and I had an excellent lunch here. I recommend making a reservation. We saw many people turned away because they didn't have one. The restaurant is tucked away in a small alley and it's very romantic. We had a seat outdoors on a rainy afternoon in April. We took recommendations from the staff and had a great time sampling the menu. read more

We found this place on the Michelin guide and were so excited for it to be our first meal in Italy. It is a beautiful restaurant, slightly hidden off in an alley but everything we had was dry and generally underwhelming The waiter was great, he was happy to make recommendations for us and made sure to highlight the dishes the restaurant is known for I may have gotten unlucky with what I ordered, but I thought the Saltimbocca was thin and dry. The sauce didn't do much to add any flavor. The pasta for the Cacio e Pepe was perfectly al dente but also didn't have much flavor. I was able to try a bite of my friend's carbonara and that seemed a bit better read more

A bit pricey but decent for the most part. Not ultra touristy like other locations. Enjoyed covered balcony seating €40 for two: - bread (meh) not crispy or super dense - super sweet cherry tomatoes (yum) and delicious mozzarella - fresh grilled sea bass (OK)-- no tricks here, salt and pepper, olive oil and really fresh fish yay - S.O. loved his lasagna but I don't eat beef so I can't really say TLDR: Overall, attentive service and a great variety of menu options especially if you're not necessarily into carbs :) read more

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Yes, Yes Yes! Place is outstanding! Loved the food, excellent service and really good prices for what you received. Go here!

Really really delicious Roman cuisine. Excellent value, service, and, food. Glad we had our last meal of our trip here.

Exceptional food, service and wine. Best carbonara we had in Rome. The house red was lovely and the fried cod with basil mayonnaise was delicious. You can make reservations on their website. You definitely need them. 10/10 recommend. read more

Came here based on another review site, and I enjoyed dinner here. Made reservation from the restaurant app (the fork) and when we arrived 15 mins before reservation time, our table was already ready. Staff was very friendly and helpful. In fact, several others came in without reservation and he was trying to be very accommodating to all customers. Food was very nicely priced for the quantity of food served. Wine list is so reasonable, and quite few of them. After eating so much food, when it came to the bill, I was pleasantly surprised how reasonable it was. Food quality... above average but I had better food in Rome. I liked them but I wasn't overwhelmed by any of the dishes I tried that night. Make reservation and sit outside. Ambiance is quite lovely here. read more

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Best Pasta Carbonara I've ever tried. Pancetta is cut in large chunks and fried to a perfect crispy coating with a tender inside. Pasta is perfectly al dente. I also tried the Pasta Amatriciana when I went back a second time, which is the same as the Carbonara but with a creamy, tangy tomato sauce instead of an egg based sauce. Very good, but if it's your first time, get the Carboara... you will thank me. Caprese starter was also delicious. Make sure you make a reservation online since it gets very busy. If you're lucky, someone might cancel, and you'll get a table, but that's rare. read more

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A quaint place for lunch ! Good pizza and pasta ! Very busy restaurant yo order quickly if you are in a rush !

The most delicious meal I had in Roma. The atmosphere was beautiful too! My favorite was the carbonara and the tiramisu

I love food and I am writing this review for fellow food lovers. The restaurant itself is lovely, the staff attentive. Unfortunately the food we had were in turn: over cooked, unevenly cooked, and/or bland. Given the Michelin recommendation and the darling ambience, we were particularly disappointed. read more

My sister and I stumbled upon this place in an alleyway and it ended up being our best meal yet! I had the most delicious rigatoni carbonara of my life. Seriously, order the carbonara. I also had the bruschettone as my antipasto and it was delicious. We shared the beef filetto as our protein and it was also delicious. I imagine everything here is very good! I'm so glad we found this great little restaurant. read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - Bruschettone - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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There was no chance to taste anything prepared in this restaurant. We made a reservation by email for 8:30pm of Saturday the 14th of December. We arrived all of us on time at 8:25pm to be told that the confirmation was for 8:00 pm therefore we missed our chance. But as I attach the photo of the email request and the reply it is obvious that it was for 8;30pm. They tried to find excuses but they did not even make a slight effort to apologize. They shrug off their shoulders without respect or regard. It was repeated with another group that were waiting behind us. In the meantime they were taking locals and sitting them That is not only unacceptable but outright disgusting. Don't go. Don't make the effort to walk in that restaurant. They must learn to respect their clients. read more

Poldo e Gianna Osteria - The email exchange showing the time agreed and confirmed. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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My brother and sister in law stumbled across this gem while on one of their walks. We came back for dinner and we're so thankful that we did. Food was outstanding, owner and staff both personable and professional. Everything was absolutely perfectly prepared and delicious. Table had Fried Baccala Tempura which was sensational. That followed by the Rigatoni Carbonara and Raviolis. All were incredible. The facility is quiet but lively, intimate and designed with a modern contemporary vibe. read more

So disappointed to have to leave a negative review for this place. We found it on the Michelin Guide and therefore went with the confidence that we were going to be met with a solid meal and starling service. Service was ok, but slightly condescending. We were looking for wine recommendations, especially since we were dining with our in-laws, and our waiter acted as if it was an inconvenience that he had to spend extra time talking to us. Mind you, we showed up early to our reservation. Food was also ok. Pasta was a bit undercooked and inconsistent (my pasta was fine, but my mother in law's was too dense). We were tempted by an appetizer that was supposed to be focused on pistachios but they barely figured into the dish. Poorly described by both the waiter and the menu (eg, the menu stated it contained caramelized onions in Italian and English but they were actually pickled). The end result was a mess of an unbalanced dish. The other dishes were fine, but nothing to write home about. read more