A great place for fresh seafood in Rome! When you walk in they basically have their own fish market…read morejust inside the door with freshly caught fish, shrimp, squid and mussels all on ice. They had amazing appetizers and the squid pasta was delicious. In addition the service was top notch. My wife forgot her purse and we didn't figure it out until the next day. We called and they kept it safe until we returned to pick up later that afternoon.

Best fish i've ever had! so fresh, cooked to perfection. Staff so friendly and helpful in…read moreexplaining menu items.. would 10/10 recommend. bread was very good too

The service here is so amazing and quick! The atmosphere of this restaurant is very clean,…read morewelcoming, and comfortable. Food is literally so delicious and every single meal I had was unreal. Totally recommend this restaurant!

Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

So delicious! We wanted some last minute seafood for dinner and found this place on Yelp. As you…read moreknow here in Rome if a place has good yelp reviews you may end up finding a huge line. Thankfully we got super lucky and they had a table available and no wait. The menu is in Italian but they are more than willing to interpret and even have off the menu item. The servers are extremely friendly and helpful. My friend had the spaghetti with clams and I had an off the menu linguini with mixed seafood. It was sooo good. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

This is The best seafood restaurant in Rome is renowned for its exceptional seafood, particularly…read morethe creamy octopus with figs and calamari. The tender octopus and calamari are perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy sauce and the subtle sweetness of figs. The restaurant offers a cozy, cozy atmosphere. For an unforgettable seafood dining experience, Pesci Fritti is the best choice in Rome.

Fiancé definitely chose this place for ambience...and also their seafood platter haha…read more It was one of the more fancier restaurants we dined at, very romantic atmosphere and a full house during dinner time Ceviche Trio was great, very refreshing and the seafood was high-quality Seafood platter, oo this was a big boy haha Fiancé left with a full stomach and very happy Carbonara, me...eh sadly not so much haha presentation for my dish was great (chocolate syrup...flowers... lol) but there was so salt that I was only able to finish my dish, sad face Dessert was good though But just skip the Carbonara haha

Hidden gem!!!! It's…read moreoff the beaten path. And away from all the tourists/ people. And worth the extra steps. I got the carbonara and it was the best in Rome! This carbonara is made with cream cheese and is so creamy and cheesy! 10/10 My husband got the tagl pasta dish and loved it. He also said this was the best pasta he has had in Italy. 10/10 We could have skipped the meat and cheese platter. That was just alright, but not the best. 8/10 Service was good. A little slow on the food, but that's okay. It was great food. The presentation was really good too! 10/10

The food was authentic Roman dishes - My favourite - the truffle pasta on the specials! The fried…read moreartichoke was also lovely! The service was brilliant very attentive with kind staff We sat outside and the ambience was lovely a cobbled street with just the right amount of people passing considering it was a few minutes from the very busy trevi fountain. It was so good we came twice during our trip!

This is my first time in Rome I heard great things about this restaurant. The service is amazing…read moreand everyone is so kind. I love the pastas they are all so yummy . And the restaurant is pretty and my favorite part not including the food is probably the outside it's quiet and is close to everything. By: Elianna Pery

Very nice staff! We were immediately greeted and brought to an indoor table. The pasta dishes were…read moreall good but nothing stood out as something I would try again. The ravioli was a 4/5, filled with beets, ricotta and topped with truffles it was very flavorful. Steak tartar was served with plain mustard on the side.

My godchild recommended Osteria Barberini. Apparently a very trendy and very hard resturant to get…read moreinto so we made reservations about 2 months in advance. They are known for the best Truffle anything anywhere. lol. A little tricky to find and very small. Maybe 6 or 7 tables at most. I was surprised when I read the Yelp reviews that a few of my awesome Yelpers also dined here too and gave high marks so I was very excited to give them a try. After ordering some tasty vino we went the Focaccia with mozzarella, black truffle with a truffle cream sauce. The Focaccia was lite and a thin crust. Topped with some delicious mozzarella and black truffle made this appetizer and home run choice. After the Focaccia I decided to stay on theme and went with the Fettuccine al tartufo nero e porcini (fettuccine black truffle & porcini mushrooms). Holy cow, a delicious culinary delight. Some other hits of the table included the beef fillet with green pepper sauce & Digione mustard. Astice grigliato, verdure al vapore e maionese alla curcuma (Grilled lobster with steamed veggies in a mayonnaise turmeric sauce and a Lasagna, tartufo nero, funghi, mozzarella e grana (lasagna with blach truffle, mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese) All were just amazing. Impeccable service and an old world Italian charm decor made this a delightful experience.

The pasta here is the best I have ever had in my life hands down. I first experienced Osteria da…read moreFortunata when I visited Rome in 2018 and knew I wanted to come back during my most recent trip. There is a restaurant on the same corner with the same name so make sure you end up at the right place. There is always a woman in the front window rolling out fresh pasta so you know it's legit. This place is very popular so you should expect to have to wait in a line outside for a table, trust me it is worth it. The waitstaff keeps things moving and are very organized so just be patient. I ordered an Aperol Spritz and water for drinks. The cocktail was a nice size, well balanced, and I loved the branded glass. It was very hot outside so appreciated the cold drinks and AC units. We also ordered a side of bread to share, which of course comes with olive oil and balsamic, so we could soak up every ounce of the delicious pasta sauces. The bread crust was crispy and warm and inside soft, perfect. So many pasta options on the menu. Every dish I have tried has been spectacular, but I decided to get the Carbonara again as it was my favorite last time. The sauce is rich and decedent, the noodles are a thicker type and perfectly al dente, and the pancetta and cheese on top adds lovely saltiness. It's so satisfying. You will be full after you devour every bite so you don't need the Second course. We couldn't even do dessert. Osteria da Fortunata has multiple locations and open late, so I highly recommend you try them when visiting Rome. This is a town of amazing food, but here really just hits the spot!

Very Disappointing Experience - Osteria da Fortunata, Pantheon Location…read more We have visited Rome several times and have eaten at Osteria da Fortunata della Cancelleria on Via della Cancelleria. During our previous visits, we had excellent experiences with both the food and the customer service, which is why tonight's experience was especially disappointing. We ordered the carbonara and spaghetti, and unfortunately, the pasta was undercooked, very chewy, and cold. It was not at all the quality we had experienced during our previous visits. When we asked the waiter to take the carbonara back because it was not edible, his attitude was extremely disappointing. Rather than offering to replace the dish or addressing our concern professionally, he told us that the manager had approved it and that we could simply take the food home. What made the experience even worse was the atmosphere of this location. The restaurant felt more like a factory than an authentic Italian dining experience. We noticed the staff using walkie-talkies to communicate with the host, and as soon as customers left their tables, the waiter would communicate with the host to immediately send new customers in to fill the space. It gave us the impression that the priority was turning tables over as quickly as possible rather than providing guests with a pleasant dining experience. The constant rush was noticeable and took away from what should have been an enjoyable meal in Rome. It is very unfortunate because we have visited Osteria da Fortunata several times in the past and genuinely enjoyed both the food and the service. Tonight, however, the cold and poorly cooked pasta, the attitude of the waiter, and the rushed, factory-like atmosphere made this a very disappointing experience.

We happened upon this spot after touring St. John's and doing the Holy Stairs, thinking we had made…read morea poor choice in planning. However, it was the most authentic meal we experience in Rome. So many Italians having lunch, elderly and businessmen enjoying a small buffet with great service. It's small, but comfortable and the food was top notch. I ordered lasagna (I still do not know what was in it) and my husband ordered the fungi pasta. We also had an appetizer special with delicious meat, cheese and arugula. Such an enjoyable lunch complete with vino de casa!

Wow this was amazing! A place where they only speak Italian means the food is going to be…read moreauthentically good! (Not a tourist trap, locals still dine here) My Fiance said if we had this restaurant back home, he could come here once a week. I love how they display the desserts so you can eat with your eyes and choose what you want. I ordered the sautéed clams and I loved it so much I got another order. They love the pasta al denté and the vodka penne we ordered was one of the best ones! Also ordered a fish but I can't recall the name of it! Still really good!

Al 34 was a restaurant recommended by our hotel. It is near the Spanish Steps, on a busy street…read moreand close to lots of high-end shopping: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany's, Chanel, etc. We had a Friday nite 8:30 reservation (made that afternoon) and was seated near the entrance door, inside. It is a large restaurant and was full of lively patrons. The indoor decor is warm and inviting. The first thing I noticed was the camaraderie between the waitstaff - everyone seemed to get along, helped each other and were having fun. We had 2 wonderful Filipino waiters. One had the same Ray-Ban meta glasses as my husband, which they bonded over. We ordered the bombolotti carbonara and lasagna-both delicious. For the mains, grilled Turbot (which was perfectly de-boned tableside) and meatballs w/ mashed potatoes. While the waiter was de-boning the fish, the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver came on overhead. My husband and I both looked at each other and smiled, thinking WTH?! I asked the waiter, "did we tell you we were from West Virginia?" and he smiled and shook his head. But later confessed, he played it for us (I guess we did tell him, lol). It made our night. Rome was the last city in our multi-city 12 day tour and we loved every minute but we were looking forward to going home. Hearing "Country Roads" at a popular and busy restaurant a block away from the Spanish Steps blew our minds. A young couple sat next to us for a quick snack, I asked her what she ordered (it looked delicious) and she said "Im from a different part of Italy but come here just for their artichokes". A few minutes later, I saw a plate full of artichokes pass by, being brought to a table outside. They made my mouth water. Al 34 was one of our favorite restaurants in Italy -- wonderful food (extensive menu), very lively with a mixed crowd (lots of Asians, English speakers and native Italians). It is a fun place to go and the wait staff is one of the reasons I will be coming back. I cant wait to try their artichokes! If you see the word, carciofo (artichoke), order it!

The restaurant is the best. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is always perfect and a…read morelarge quantity. We will return again. Our server Ken was fluent in multiple languages and extremely helpful in choosing the different meals. Thanks Ken!!!

Wonderful dinner at this beautifully decorated restaurant near the Colosseum…read more I had the grilled octopus and my date had a tenderloin. I know it's a seafood place..but he didn't want seafood and they have a small extra menu of NOT seafood..which is great. Service was impeccable and they spoke enough English for us to comfortably communicate. For some reason this is listed as a "tourist trap". It is far from that...it's delightful

A great fine dining seafood restaurant in Rome. They bid themselves as "your fish restaurant near…read morethe Coliseum," and if you're a seafood fan; definitely don't snooze by this place! We had an awesome celebratory family friendly meal here. We started with the langoustine tartar with foie gras, which was a delicious mix of flavors. The oysters looked appealing, but were a bit pricey so we passed on those. We also got the sea scallops with pork cheek, which were both delightful and fresh, followed by a tomato-ey pasta dish, which I can't for the line of me remember now, except that it was absolutely delightful. We ordered a sea bass fillet for the main course, which was delicious, although a very small portion, but it was still enjoyed greatly. Service was slow and relaxed, as is typical in Italy; really appreciated this spot serving as our celebratory dinner!