We stayed at a hotel near by and the front desk staff recommended this place. We arrived there…read morearound 10:00pm but there were still many customers. Ordered two dishes: seafood egg spagetti (sorry I forgot the exact name of this dish) and rigatoni with smoked pork, mussels and goat cheese. Both of them tasted really fresh and yummy; especially love those chewy rigatonis! Besides, they also have English menu, so just ask for it :)

This restaurant is very authentic! The owners were very nice and super helpful at recommending what…read moreis best to order! They let us come in even though they were close to closing time which is commonly at 4pm. Very delicious pasta; I ordered the carbonara and it was to die for! I would definitely recommend coming here and I myself will be coming back!

What used to be one of the greatest Italian food shops in the world (no kidding) has now been…read moreconverted into a sort of a highly expensive appetizer bar with bistro tables. Nearly all of the gourmet food products have been removed, so this absolutely is not a place to go food shopping as there are far better places in Rome to shop for excellent cheese and meats. It is an absolute shame that this wonderful shop has been ruined. All the wonderful employees are gone. What were they thinking??? People from all over Rome and the world used to come here for the most prized food products from around Italy. Now, there is essentially no reason to come here. Shame!!!!

This is the deli next to the taverna. An excellent selection of wines, cheeses, and meats. The…read moresandwiches are excellent, made with good sized portions of meat and cheese, but require a lot of patience.

Ottimo ambiente, per nulla rumoroso. Cucina con Sapori raffinati e ben bilanciati. Porzioni…read morecorrette.

I just moved to the neighborhood and this was the first restaurant I tried. I arrived just before…read more8pm and there was no one around. There were plenty of awards listed on the door and the prices seemed reasonable so I felt like I was avoiding a tourist trap. However, given that I look Asian, I stood out like a sore thumb as I was surrounded by Italians, some speaking English but most speaking Italian. My waiter was great; however the other waiters seemed to be laughing that I was sitting alone for dinner, which maybe is a faux puax in Italy, and does not account for business persons traveling alone. When asked for recommendations on dessert, they stated the tiramisu, which was very good. Next time, I will try something else. They did try to push some alcohol on me as "authentic" so I don't think they realized that I was not looking for tourist stuff, but just good stuff. They didn't speak English that well so when I asked for leftovers to be packed up, they did not. My waiter promptly took care of that and asked packed up the delicious bread. I don't think having the boss around helped their nerves. But as for the actual food, it was quite food and reasonably priced. The octopus salad was quite good, with the fresh octopus cooked nicely--not chewy at all. I could have just eaten that because the portion sizes were so large but had already ordered the fish pasta so that was really good--pasta al dente with fresh fish, tomatoeS and olives!

Walked up here for some lunch before visiting the Basilica San Paolo, and had a wonderful meal. Was…read moregreeted and whisked inside on a hot day, had better pasta than we had closer to the center of Rome, and felt truly cared for. If you're looking for a place where locals eat, this is it!

Is a friendly restaurant .. all the food have just the perfect portion and is just so enjoyable to…read moreeats there the stuff on the kitchen are so wonderful and humble people I see this restaurant all the time in the USA and I soon. I arrive to Roma I went there to eats that wonderful food the owner Christian he is a love . I will be back if I come back to ita

I so enjoyed this restaurant! Had I stayed longer in Rome I think I would have come here more than…read moreonce. They have a prix fixe menu that has an appetizer, first course, second course, dessert, glass of wine and coffee for 30 euro. That's a pretty amazing deal! To be honest, I felt like all of that would've been too much food, so just had an appetizer, first course, dessert and wine and left full and happy. Even getting all that felt like a real deal. I'll be attaching photos -- but as a description, I Had the buffala mozzarella and prosciutto. It was presented so beautifully -- the mozzarella was in the middle and the slices of prosciutto folded over it, almost like flower petals. On the side was a small, crispy, deep fried additional piece of mozzarella with "crispy praline" -- not quite sure what that was meant to be, but it was a bit too much on top of the mozzarella and prosciutto, I think. (Don't get me wrong -- I ate it, I'm not stupid! :) ). First course I had the tonnarello cacio di fossa, pepe e carciofi -- basically, cacio e pepe, a great quality parmesan like cheese and black pepper, only this version also had artichokes, which I really like (and which, of course, are a Roman specialty). There was a small bread basket and it was worth the extra carbs to dip a piece or two of bread in the olive oil that remained. Again, I did not have a secondi dish, but they looked amazing. Instead, I chose to have dessert -- just something simple, homemade vanilla ice cream on a crispy waffle. Simple and delicious. Some kind of funky shaped cookie came on top, which I tasted but didn't care for; maybe a unique type of biscotti? There was also a delicious sauce on the side and the combination was perfect. The wine that is included is the "house wine" -- which was a Montepulciano di Abruzzo (at least this night it was, not sure whether it changes), and just by coincidence, this is one of my favorite wines. It was delicious and rounded out the meal well. I went alone and read my book as I ate, and the servers were a nice mix of checking in with me and leaving me in peace to enjoy my meal. A really nice, quiet evening after a long week of hard work and travel, and most welcome!

This restaurant was connected to our hotel and we figured we would give it a try. Our waiter was a…read morebit rude and the food was a bit overpriced for the small portions. I had the pasta dish that was stuffed with cod. It was ok. Everyone else thought the same of their dishes. Meh.

After a long flight from the US and arriving in Rome early in the morning, we were exhausted. With…read moreheavy rain pouring outside, we didn't want to venture far from our hotel so we decided to try the rooftop restaurant, La Fata Ignorante, at the iQ Hotel. It turned out to be the perfect choice. The rooftop setting is cozy, warm, and inviting, exactly what we needed after a long travel day. The staff was exceptionally kind and welcoming, attentive without being intrusive, and really added to the experience. The food was a standout. The pasta carbonara was absolutely amazing rich, creamy, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best versions we've had. And the tiramisu deserves a special mention: it was hands down the best we had in all of Italy during our trip. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering it's a hotel restaurant with such a nice atmosphere and high-quality dishes. Overall, La Fata Ignorante exceeded our expectations and offered the perfect first meal in Rome. We highly recommend it, whether you're staying at iQ Hotel or simply looking for a great, relaxed dining experience.

Such a lovely rooftop experience! We wanted something a little different from the traditional…read moreItalian fare we'd been having daily, so I was excited to find this place. The vibe is modern, but not in a cold, inaccessible, or overly young manner: Fata is warm, friendly, and at your service. Every dish we had was packed with creative flavors and gorgeously presented. We had a really marvelous, relaxing evening here. I'd be happy to return.

Nice, tiny little spot with absolutely the best service. It has a small menu but delicious…read moreoptions. I had a lovely glass of Chardonnay, another had a glass of Merlot, yum. At our table we had lasagna, risotto and gnocchi. Everything was delicious, they also presented us with small squares of dark chocolate for a treat.

After shopping at Porto Portese, we walked to this Testaccio neighborhood to taste their blueberry…read morerisotto among other items. We arrived as soon as they opened, and the Chef was very friendly and offered some samples of cheese including his burrata, which was incredible! Everything we sampled was delicious! We felt so special because we were the only ones there when it opened and it felt like we had a personal chef! The blueberry risotto and pasta were worth the walk over here! Loved this place! The ambiance was incredible!

We have been here twice & both times have been incredible. It's very much a mom & pop restaurant…read more Yes, it can be difficult to find, but soooo worth it. Very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Both times we asked what they recommended & both times, the food was amazing. I highly recommend it!

"Hi, I have a reservation at 9:00pm" I say warmly only to be met with a head shake, a step…read moreforward, and an ushering towards the exit. "Il mio Italiano e terrible. Inglese?" I try again. Suddenly her face brightens. "Si" she says, laughs and welcomes my group in. The effort is appreciated. So begins one of the most memorable meals in Roma. Note: This is the "Angry Cousin" trattoria featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations Rome. Difficult to find (go by taxi). Very rustic and austere bordering on old BUT oh, such incredible pasta. Carbonara, Carbonara fiori di zucca, amatriciana How can dishes made of such few ingredients taste so incredible. Once you try them you will NEVER be able to eat the American counterparts. The carbonara with its concentrated egg flavor blends perfectly with the earthy pecorino cheese and oil of the guanciale creating a complex creamy flavor that goes on and on. Add the zucchini flowers for the green, herbaceous sweetness. The rustic amatriciana with the extracted tomato sauce, perfect. Other dishes worth mention; the braised tripe, braised oxtail, Tortino di carciofo (artichoke pie). Perfectly cooked and delicious. Almost all the reviews posted by Romans on yelp and that "other review site" say the price is very high. About €35 per person inclusive of the house wine. Note: the house wine matches the simple, flavorful food but is overly simple for most connoisseurs. Is it worth seeking out? Definitely. Just remember, you're a guest, not a customer. Don't be a snob. Pour your own water and wine. Don't complain, Don't waste food. Unlike America, regardless if you paid for the food, Italians view not finishing everything you are served as wasteful. Tip: do not eat the bread when it is brought to the table Use it only to mop up the pasta and meat sauces. Watch the face of the server brighten when they see you doing it the right way. Very little English. Booking required.