BEST FOOD IN ROME! Hands down the best meal I've had in Rome in the past 10 years of coming to Rome! The waiter, Alex, was so accommodating! I suggested garlic butter for my scorpion fish and he said no problem! And it was OUTSTANDING! The oysters were delicious, the yellowtail with mushrooms was good, the carpaccio trio was great! I'll by back! read more

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I've seen the mixed reviews, but this was the best meal we've had in Rome. From the appetizers to the desserts my family and I were very pleased. We found the food to be exquisitely prepared, and the presentations were beautiful. The service was top-notch. This was a special occasion type of restaurant in my opinion and very different from the standard (and at times very good) fare to be found in Rome read more

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If there are three words I could use to describe the food me and my friends ate here, it would be SALT, SALT, SALT. Service was great but the food was way too salty. All I could taste was salt. If you want to have high blood pressure, this is a great place to eat. If you do have high blood pressure, this place will be dangerous for you. I'm not exaggerating. My friend felt her heartbeat go way up. And when we said it was salty, they said that it's because of the fish flakes that were added to two of the dishes. However, I had a ravioli with zero fish flakes. And they only gave me three raviolis which is so tiny especially considering it cost me $50. The ambiance is unpleasant and feels like a hospital. Also there was chocolate randomly sitting on another table since we walked in but they never served. I hope they do not serve this to any guests because they are just sitting there without any cover. Do NOT recommend. read more

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I will admit, I fell into my hotel's scam (Hotel Caravita). We had just arrived at the hotel and were hungry for dinner, and the man at the front desk recommended this restaurant, and I fell for it. From our hotel, it was quite a walk, up and down lots of hills even though he said it was only a 15 minute walk. I should have seen the red flag when he said "I'll set up a reservation for you". But after a long day of traveling I thought it was genuine. We arrive at the restaurant which was pretty empty. I'm sure the people who were dining in were also told to go by their hotels, whatever agreement the restaurant has set up with neighboring hotels. The restaurant itself was huge! But it was a red flag that there were maybe 5 other parties inside. This place is fancy, like appetizer, first course, second course, main course fancy. And expensive. And the waiter wasn't the friendliest and kept pushing for multiple courses. We just wanted one pasta dish each, plain and simple. Got the linguine with 1/2 lb of lobster and the spaghetti with meat sauce. Let me just say I have NEVER IN MY LIFE had pasta cooked THIS HARD and so insanely salty. Salty like the sun. The lobster was also over cooked and rubbery. It was such a shame for our first meal in Rome. The spaghetti with meat sauce was much better, but wasn't great. We couldn't get out of there sooner. It was also the most expensive meal we had in Rome. Avoid like the plague! read more

Rinaldi al Quirinale - Linguine with 1/2 lb lobster. Hard pasta, insanely salty. Don't order! - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

What an amazing experience. I'm gluten free and our waiter was exceptional with keeping that in mind. He brought gluten free bread to start with and made sure the meal (with gluten free pasta) was perfect. And to top it off, he had a surprise for me at dessert - a frozen fruit tray. Perfect! We couldn't ask for a better meal. read more

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We had our travel agent book this Michelin star restaurant for us during our trip to Rome. Knowing that Rome has amazing restaurants on every street corner, we expected a Michelin star restaurant here to fully exceed our expectations. This, so very sadly, was not the case. The food was good ( not great by any means) but the service was far below average. Such a disappointment for our last night in Rome. read more

We knew we were in trouble when they asked when we came in "what hotel are you from".... and being pushed on the (live!) pricey lobster. Service is very attentive and super friendly, but there is a lot of upselling pressure, so don't fall for it. Nice place (super quiet tho--- makes it awkward if only a few couples) and very good food, but didn't like feeling like we were in a tourist trap. Waiter knew we were budget conscious (well, we pushed hard for the 80Euro/kilo lobster rather than the 130E/k) so at the end we got lemoncello on the house with some cookies. Lots of Americans. It was someone's birthday so they put a flame stick in a cheesecake, turned off the lights and sang. Memorable, and amusing to bystanders. Very good fresh food, expansive menu, some outdoor seating, tucked on a quiet street.. just bring a big pocket $$$ book! read more

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The bread should have been the giveaway and we should have walked out right then and there - it's clearly supermarket or packaged bread that they charge 6 Euro for, and it's stale to boot. Actually, though, the giveaway should have been the sales-y talk we got as soon as we entered the restaurant (like, trying to entice us to buy lobster, before we have even looked at a menu). Luckily we straight-up told the waiter we knew what was up (that this restaurant is a scam) and it seemed like he respected that and stopped pushing unnecessary dishes. He even said "I'm sorry, I don't make the rules here, the owner does." We ended up here because we had made many, many dinner reservations in Rome (GREAT ones) and had spent so much time doing that but we got very stuck with most places closed or booked on New Years Day so we resorted to asking our hotel concierge. HUGE MISTAKE. Do not ask your hotel concierge for restaurant reservations -- lesson learned. The food is fine, it's edible but that's about all you can say about it, and it's significantly more money than many of the actually excellent restaurants you can dine at in Rome. Do yourself a favor and book a table at Antico Arco for a meal you won't forget. I mean, don't get me wrong, I won't forget Rinaldi, but for all the wrong reasons. I URGE you to not dine at this place -- the food sucks and it's run by crooks. Plain and simple. read more

This is by far one of the best Italian restaurant I've ever been. My boyfriend took me to Roma for the first time and this was the first restaurant we went for dinner. recommended by our hotel Life in Roma. The atmosphere was just perfect , my waiter Fabio estupendo , the waiters on point , the fabulous owner who went above and beyond to make sure our night was Vip at all times Mr Daniele & Vincenzo. By the way ... because all was so perfect , we went back the second night . This is a most on your list of restaurant in Roma! Thank you so much for such an outstanding hospitality . Mel & Gianluca read more

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The food was ok. We got a large red snapper cooked for 2. BUT, the waiter/host suggested 2 items without mentioning price and they were WAY out of line with the menu pricing! It was 110 Euros for the red snapper for 2! And a desert of ice cream stuffed in fruits was 30 euros! They seemed to up-sell to make the bill as high as possible. The place was loaded with tourists and no obvious locals. We enjoyed the food but ended up feeling cheated. This was the most expensive meal we had in Rome but not the best. read more

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We had high high hopes for this restaurant. We were referred here by friends. Very used to fine dining but this is not it, even though the waiter said he would make our first night in Rome fantastic. Agreed with other reviewers; 1. Cold store bought bread. 2. Seafood is good, not great. Ravioli was amazing though. That was worth the money. The seafood appetizer and the lamb.... not a chance. I cook better at home. 3. Do not order lamb. It was small, and completely cooked well done. Horrible waste of money in Rome. Waiter asked explicitly for a tip in cash, not card. Never been asked to tip in Europe, but here? Completely caught off guard. Maybe it was me? The food is not as good as advertised and not worth the read more

This restaurant came recommended by our hotel concierge- now that I read other reviews, that should have been my first warning. It seems that several hotels in the area are recommending this restaurant which I doubt is pure coincidence. I got the spaghetti carbonara, which tasted quite bland. When I mentioned to the waiter that I did not care for it and would like to order something else, he seemed quite offended and not at all apologetic. My husband had the fish ravioli in scampi sauce which was rich and very good (thus the two star review instead of one). What tipped the scales was being charged €3/person for a subpar bread basket and *still* being charged for carbonara I sent back! Overall, a €66 dinner that was not at all worth it in food quality or service. read more

Worst meal we ate at Rome! Fried vegetables was small and eggplants which came with it simply had no taste. The Artichoke was ok. We ate better this week at Rome. The spaghetti vongle (with clams) was way too salty. I could not finish it! Staff is nice but they can't compensate over overly priced, small portion and simply not good enough food. Not recommended. read more

Recommend by our hotel staff we went for our last meal at Rome. We were greatly disappointed! The better dishes were tasteless (artichoke) while the worst ones we just could not finish. we ran-out as fast as we could to sweeten our mouths with some great chocolates we had at our hotel room. Do yourselves a favor and keep distance! read more

My husband and I sat on the patio and enjoyed an amazing meal and bottle of wine here last night. Tushar and another gentleman were our waiters and together they made the experience even more enjoyable! Highly recommend! read more

Rinaldi al Quirinale - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

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Received a recommendation from our hotel, Roma Luxus, which was a short walk away. The outside area was full, but our waiter set up a table and chairs for us nonetheless. (Goodfellas style! ) After we picked out our fresh seafood, the chef prepared it two ways for our appetizers and entrees. Our waiter suggested a delicious prosecco and we finishing with tiramisu and cannolli. This was the best meal we had in Italy and on par with our best meals ever. If you are on a budget, this is not the place for you. But if not, sit back and enjoy the fresh seafood, ambiance, service and opulence. Molto Bene! read more

Rinaldi al Quirinale - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

This place is terrible. These guys are fraudsters, plain and simple. Prices are extraordinarily high, they charged us for stuff we didn't even order (they charged us for bread!!!!) and my seafood dish was 89 Euros for basically 4 shrimp. Complete rip off. Avoid at all costs! Crooks! read more

Stopped by for lunch as I was staying in the Rome Central area. I looked to Yelp for a recommendation and this got great reviews (albeit only two). I was warm/y greeted as I entered the brightly, but cluttered restaurant. The staff spoke very little English, but I was able to order the lobster linguini and a split of chardonnay. The food came promptly, there was only one large party of 7 people in the restaurant with me. The linguini was slightly salty and the lobster came in pieces of lobster in the shell. I was not willing to work for so little meat, but managed to make it through. I forgot about the "bread charge" where they charge you in lieu of tip. He made out more than okay, but that is alright because I really enjoyed the experience. Everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. I really did not eat enough to judge the food for a recommendation. But if you want to be waited on in style, this is the place. It was an expensive lunch.... read more

Rinaldi al Quirinale - Lobster Linguini - Seafood Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing service and great seafood! The hotel recommended it to us, and I am glad they did :) I started off with a caprese salad which was fresh and delicious. Then I ordered a flavourful lobster pasta. The service was out of this world, and the waiters went out of there way to make us happy. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who visits Rome! :) read more

Wow. Service. Great food. Personalized menu just ask. Great food. We had the fortunate opportunity to eat here upon the recommendation from the concierge at Hotel Majestic and had the best meal coupled with the best service. read more

Agreed with the other low ratings, hotel recommended (hotel art by Spanish steps) but scam pricing.

4.5 stars, but best for seafood lovers. They have gluten free pasta and engaging service. Portions are generous, which helps offset its somewhat pricey menu. However, the food is really good and I would recommend this restaurant. read more

I almost never write bad reviews, but this is my warning to all to eat elsewhere. Similar to what sounds like everyone else, we were recommended here on NYE by our hotel. We were asked what hotel we were from when we entered. Obviously this is the main source of their business. However, the restaurant never really got packed, which is telling. The atmosphere and ambiance was nice--nothing super fancy--nothing to warrant our ridiculous bill! We discovered AFTER that each cocktail was 20€ each (and it was NYE...)! Our food was ok, not bad, but certainly not worth what we paid. Then on top of that, the server seemed towards the end to be too busy. We asked another server for our check and didn't get it. Had to ask again from our main server. Then after all that waiting and overall mediocre service, he had the audacity to say "the service is not included". Well, TOO BAD. Maybe they can pay you a kickback from the alcohol gouging. Overall, it really was a downer on our evening. We aren't penny pinchers, and would definitely spend equivalent money on a nice meal and experience, we just didn't feel that this was that. read more

After struggling to find somewhere to have dinner on Christmas Eve we decided to try this place out. First of all they charge you 6 EUR for a bread basket full of pre-packaged goods. We didn't even touch it and we were still required to pay for it. Then 7 EUR for a 0,75L bottle of water? You have to be kidding! The food is average at its best. 28 EUR for a small sized dish of linguini with 4 very small pieces of lobster. The place screams tourist trap, more specially so when you realize that there are no locals eating there. My best piece of advice would be to avoid this place at all costs but if you still want to check it out ask for a menu before sitting down and see it by yourself. read more

This was the best meal we had while in Rome! It's very pricey but we went for a celebratory dinner and it was well worth it. The anitpasta had a variety of meats, cheeses and artichoke and was the best thing we had all night, I'm still craving it. The pastas were good but not the best we've ever had. The seafood is fresh, they pull the lobsters out of the tank right in front of you! But everything was prepared very well. The service was excellent and they made our time there very nice. Overall it felt like a very authentic environment and we were welcomed like family. I would highly recommend this place as a nice dinner while in Rome. read more

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My family was in Rome and wanted a nice Italian meal. Our hotel recommended this restaurant. I read some of the precious yelp reviews and was a little skeptical. However I did notice that the majority of the good reviews were from locals. We had a reservation and they greeted us and sat us down promptly. We were at the restaurant for over 2 hours and they took care of us the whole time. The food was well prepared and for the price I think it compared to any 5 star restaurant in the states. They added an extra touch by engaging with my kids and brought out a Tiramisu that my kids got to help put together. Our waiter Gaetano was very good and attentive. The entire staff including the manager were good. I would recommend this place if you are in town and are not on a budget. read more

The food was good, but extremely expensive. Our hotel had recommended this restaurant to us. The service and staff were great, but we were the only ones dining for a good 45 minutes. Overall, the food is good quality, but the price is way to high for what you receive. read more

This was the best meal we've ever eaten in our lives. My wife had the white truffle pasta which was one of the best things either of us have ever eaten. I had the sea urchin roe pasta, and it was spectacular. And we shared the sea based baked in salt. Everything from the wine selection, to the service was perfect. I've eaten all over this globe, and I cannot recall a more superb dining experience. I was shocked, because I wasn't expecting this at all. We went there for dinner, and were there from nine until well past midnight. I will return every time I'm in Roma. It is expensive, for sure, but if you're looking to treat yourself, this is the place to do it. I cannot imagine better. read more

Went here for a romantic dinner on my honeymoon as our wonderful receptionist at the La Griffe Hotel recommended. Let me tell you that the service was excellent. They really treated us like royalty. Very friendly and attentive staff. Everything the waiter recommended was delicious. We had an appetizer that was to die for. It was sliced beef filled up with a creamy cheese and truffle. I'm not crazy about beef but that stuff was bomb! I ordered a shrimp Risotto that was the best thing I've ever had compared to any rice or risotto dish I've tried. Even my husband that is not crazy about risotto loved it. The sauce was creamy but not too heavy and the shrimp was tender and sweet. Almost tasted like lobster. My husband had the filet with a berry sauce and he was in heaven. The waiter suggested we tried the Tiramisu and since everything he suggested was amazing I agreed even though I don't like tiramisu. It was absolutely delicious, not your typical tiramisu though. At the end they gave us complimentary homemade cookies (still warm) and Limoncello. I highly recommend this place if you want to have an amazing experience and great food. Not cheap though but worth every penny errr Euro I mean. read more

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This was an exceptional meal had on an exceptional night on our vacation. I may have rated differently had I not been with the party I was with (the location was suggested by their upscale hotel), but for what it's worth, the food we had and the service we experienced were absolutely superb. read more

We wanted a nice restaurant for our last night in Rome. We went here because our hotel (St. Regis) recommended it. The food wasn't bad but the service was the worst we've experienced in Rome. We waited over 35 minutes for our dessert when we finally gave up and asked for the check from another server. We waited another 15 minutes for our server to show up. He never even apologized. Avoid this place. Overall a very disappointing way to end our stay in Rome. read more

One of our best meals in Roma. Recommended by our hotel. Restaurant is being run by 3rd generation of this family. We had a seafood pasta and a cabonara. The tiramisu was the best we had ever eaten. Bottle of house white. Don't go without a reservation. read more

No exactly as romantic as we anticipated otherwise might have been worth a 5 star, but a wonderful dining experience non-the-less. They have an extensive menu and even more extensive wine list, but were quite helpful in helping us select the right choices. The staff was pleasant and bustled about even taking the lobster or fish selected from the iced display up front to the kitchen and then serving the filets at the table. The minestrone soup I had was perfect for fighting off the slight cold I had picked up on the flight over. Would definitely recommend to anyone, just don't expect it to be overly romantic. read more

Just wanted to have our own experience. Very expensive, you can find a lot of other good places where you can have a rest. If you want to visit a place which looks like canteen, want to be always in a very noisy place, where even you can't here your partner-this is what you need. If you are not ordering a lot and expensive dishes you don't worth any attention. There was some kind of light smell from a waiter. It's like I've read before a tourist trap - if you want to spent money-welcome. If you want to find friendly atmosphere and good Italian cousin - you need to find another place - you are lucky that Rome has a lot of them read more

To sum it up, this is a tourist trap. The food is decent, but not nearly as good as the price suggests, the waiters keep on pushing for more and more without really speaking English, often saying "yes" when in fact the answer to your food questions would have been "no", all the patrons are American and they know it, making sure to mention that "service is not included" when you get the check. read more

Extremely expensive. With so many good places to have great dinners in Rome this is not a place that you want to visit. To put it in two words: tourist trap, avoid it before it's too late. read more

Excellent pastas but the real stars are the seafood dishes. From the prawns as starters to the fresh sea bream as the main, everything was expertly prepared. read more

The concierge at the Waldorf Astoria Cavalieri recommended Rinaldi for a good seafood meal. My wife and I found the service to be exceptional with the main server explaining and showing us all the seafood options. Excellent guidance. The other wait staff was attentive and very professional. Atmosphere is clean and modest with sufficient room and air conditioning. The portions were excellent and the suggestions were perfect. My wife and I had the lobster with pasta one red sauce and one white sauce. Superb! Shrimp as first part of meal was also great with simple garlic. Really enjoyed this restaurant and highly recommend it. read more

Went to dinner on Sat night April 6th after being referred by the Boscolo receptionist. This was a first-class experience. Waiters were friendly, curious about us and very engaging. The food was fantastic and the service was exceptional. read more

This is a very good restaurant recommended by our hotel staff (Hotel Artimide). The food and service were excellent, with complimentary Prosecco, Limoncello and cookies. Definitely a tourist destination. Our waiter was so smooth, we didn't realize we were being upsold until the bill arrived. That said, you can't go wrong here if you're not embarrassed to inquire about the price of each dish. But all said, our best meal in Rome. read more