Our trip was in June 2015…read more This is a nice and relaxing restaurant. Its not a tourist location so prices were reasonable and the food selection was plentiful. Its on the same street as the Church of Santa Cecelia approximately 100 feet away. The plate costs $9 Euros per person. You get one full plate of all and any of your choices from the buffet counter. The restaurant offers a variety of authentic Italian items to choose from. You do not get to go back for seconds, so make sure you fill your plate. I think that the plate of food each of us had was a great value for the price we paid. Their drinks, coffee, and desserts are all reasonably priced. The ladies behind the counter are very nice and fun to speak to. TIP They do have a restroom so use it before you leave.

Great little place. Came here for coffee and pastries most mornings. Wifi and customer service was…read moreexceptional. Not sure how they came up with the make but was worth stopping in

been a while since my trip in Dec and I still remember this place! Stumbled on it by pure accident…read moreand it was a lovely place at lunchtime with many locals - we were the only ones who weren't speaking Italian. The boss was a really friendly man and the food was yummy and filling! I especially loved the carpaccio with truffle sauce - the plate was huge, meat was fresh and the truffle sauce was plentiful! Had enough leftover to give my bread slices a good spread. It was a nice way to end my trip in Rome :)

One of the best meals we had in Rome (and to celebrate one of our group member's birthdays). There…read morewasn't too many people when we got here before our reservation time. There was plenty of seating outside, but they seated us downstairs inside. Restrooms were okay, not overly clean. I had ordered the fried octopus and the swordfish pasta with eggplant and tomato (so fresh). Both were delicious and came in large portions. There was also free wifi. Service was friendly up until we told them that we had wanted several pieces of cake for the table and then changed our mind to go get more gelato instead and also that we were paying with a large amount of vouchers that we had been given in our Jubilee package (understandable though). 2025 #56

Absolutely delicious! We went back twice while staying in Rome. I especially recommend the mussels…read moresoup with lemon and the tuna steak. The seafood was very fresh and well prepared.

I found this place while studying abroad in Rome at John Cabot University. I am an avid…read moresushi/sashimi lover from the NY tri-state area who couldn't go my entire 4 months here without sushi. Very nice traditional Japanese sushi restaurant in Rome. The all you can eat offer for 20 euro is definitely worth it. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and made quick to order. The various appetizers all were tasty and obviously endless. The only thing that keeps it from a 5-star rating was the lack of selection when it came to actual rolls. Although very well made and delicious, their roll selection was not very extensive or "wild" which I look for in sushi restaurants. A nice touch was the inclusion of a Chinese menu which was also included in the 20 euro price and all of them looked very fresh and delicious. I had the spicy shrimp and rice noodles selections which were both made very well. I will definitely be going back very soon!

So this was my first AYCE experience - thank goodness I was in the safe hands of the Unofficial…read moreYelp Sushi Club! I'm a big fan of Japanese food, having stuck to more traditional restaurants in the past to get my fill of sashimi, one of my favourite elements of Nippon cuisine. Imagine my delight upon understanding that I could order unlimited sashimi here (I was under the impression that certain, more expensive dishes, might be limited). The night started well with a copious selection of sushi and sashimi, ordered in conjunction with my five fellow diners. It's AYCE, so I focus on the fish, overlooking other delicacies that I usually enjoy, such as tempura and soba noodles. The seaweed is heavily vinegared without much other flavour. The tuna sashimi has no flavour at all, while the salmon is a little more tasty, probably due to its natural oil content. The experience is one of a feeding frenzy, without care for flavour or presentation: the sushi are fashioned expertly enough, but garlicky mayo and other California-style rolls are a bit of a turn-off. By the end of the evening, we've over-eaten and I have the sense of having binged for the sake of it, rather than enjoying what I usually consider an exquisite ethnic choice. Obviously, the restaurant's not to blame for the piggishness of the diners, but it's a formula I don't enjoy and which seems far from the central reason of why I go out for dinner.

We think that this small restaurant should be an insiders tip…read more The waiter is very nice and charming. We got an extra little starter (Bruscetta with olive pesto) for free and the housewine is quite cheap (bottle 12€) and very good. The pasta is excellent, partly spicy but in general very good. We also loved the ambiente.

My friend and I were walk ins and we were very happy with our decision! I had the lasagna and my…read morefriend had spaghetti bolognese, and both were very delicious. Prices were great (€6 euro for a pasta dish), and we received a complimentary bruschetta. House wine very flavorful. Highly recommend this quaint little place off the beaten path.

Great food. Great ambiance. We did come right when they opened. We had a great server who…read morerecommended a Frascanti wine from Casale Marchese 2017 which went very well with our pastas and sea bass. Our carving board had two types of cheese and meats. The bread and honey was a great addition

Awesome food so damn tasty. Best kept secret in Rome. Out of the tourist spots it's fresh and super…read moredelicious. Wait staff very friendly. Zero complains. Compliments to the chef! Prices are very reasonable and definitely worth every penny. When you are in Rome, this place is a must!

A yes! Testacio! who does not love this party neighborhood!…read moreLast time i went here was back in 2012!! but hey i went to this place like twice a month so i can still review it! This is not like the American version of Chinese food, they have to improvise on a lot of things. That being said the food is still good and edible. The waiters did not speak English only Italian so this gives you an idea of how this part of town is not touristy at all. They still manage to communicate with us on what we want to order. A couple of times i been here with my friends and someone just pointed to what someone was eating to the table next to us and the waiter knew that's what we wanted haha good times. In terms of staff they all were friendly even tho we did not understand 90% of what they said. The restaurant was clean and they did not let those annoying street vendors in, you know the ones selling light up roses or some robot toy etc. There are a lot of restaurants in the touristy areas that WILL let those guys in but many do not and this is one of them. So if you want to eat your meal in peace this would be one of them. For sure try it and you will experience this American favorite in a whole new light.

If you're sick of pasta and pizza I would definitely come here! The food is cheap and they have a…read morehuge menu that includes Chinese, Japanese, Thai and some Italian. The waiters at first weren't that welcoming but I think it was because they couldn't really speak English as they spoke Italian and mandarin. However once we spoke to them in mandarin they were more than willing to converse and help us out. If you do speak in English they do have some waiters that are able to communicate some words to try and help you out. Traveling through Europe there aren't that many places where we could find vegetables so coming to get what we were craving was great. I would recommend the pan fried dumplings, the beef and vegetables and some other Chinese hot plates. I had my doubts in the beginning and wasn't really planning to come here but I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely come again if I was ever in Rome and craving Chinese.

I came here on a Wednesday night with my family. The owner was able to speak Chinese with us. We…read moredecided to do the à la carte option since we were not super hungry, but we still left quite full. Most of the portions are quite small which was a plus since we got to try many things. The menu is a little bit hard to navigate because the English wasn't really showing English, but there were lots of images to reference. Although it seems like a Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant, they actually have a lot of various Asian cuisines like Thai and Chinese influences in their menu. I think my favorite were the rolls, but they were also the most pricey for only four pieces per order. The best bang for your buck is the fried rice for around five euros for a whole plate. Servers were really attentive and helpful and the food all came out pretty quick.

My boyfriend and I decided to visit this restaurant because we needed a break from Italian food. It…read morewas an all you can eat "limitless" buffet for 20 euros each. You pay for drinks separately. You can order as much times as you like, so if you have a big appetite, this is the place for you. There was also an english menu which was helpful. Our waiter was also really nice and attentive. We ordered: Chicken Fried Rice - This was okay, a bit soft but eatable. I've had better fried rice in NY, so it wasn't comparable to Japanese fried rice I've had in the past. Chicken & Vegetables - This was a stir fry of veggies & chicken but it tasted like they added curry powder in it, which was extremely off-putting. I think they should just stir fry it in brown sauce/ teriyaki sauce. Avocado & Cucumber Roll - Pretty good. I would order it again. Cooked Salmon Roll -This was also really good. I wouldn't go back for the fried rice or chicken & vegetables but the sushi wasn't bad.

My favorite little breakfast spot when I lived down the block for a semester! I loved all the…read morestaff, very friendly and attentive. Perfect 1€ cappuccino and cornetto cioccolato! I miss strolling down the street every morning and being welcomed with friendly faces and a perfect little breakfast.

So yelp is definitely not as popular here compared to the states. The number of stars for this…read moreplace is deceiving. One of us got the chicken and it was drenched in olive oil. The rest of us got carbonara and we weren't sure if there was more pasta or salt. We're thinking salt. Thank God the portions were on the small side. Left hungry and salty.

The old saying 'When in Rome' is all about doing things like the italians (maybe, I have no clue)…read moreand usually thats a-ok. Eating pizzas, pasta, dolci and drinking italian wine is great, there's no denying that. But once in a while, even when in the very centre of the Italian food empire, you just feel like something different! Smoke Ring is a new trendy american styled dinner with rustic interior and food court-ish styling. They play great american rock (Bruce Springsteen 'the Boss' is all over the place) and serve authentic pork and chicken BBQ with sides of coleslaw, baked beans and/or different sides of potato. You can get yourself a great local beer or the imported stuff, it's up to you to find your favorite amongst a decent selection. Give 'when in Rome' a nuance, try this

I just couldn't help myself. Rome is a pretty diverse city and seemed as good a place as any to…read moretry BBQ. I live in the US and as you'll see from my reviews, I love BBQ! All-in-all, this place is different but pretty good! Prices were also good - they basically charge by the rib or piece of chicken. What we ordered: Ribs, chicken thighs, wings and BBQ beans. Verdict: The Ribs were absolutely the best. HUGE and well smoked. They don't really need BBQ sauce, but it makes a good addition. The BBQ sauce is light and different but surprisingly tasty. The chicken was pretty decent. If you want chicken, it'll do the job just fine, but I'd focus on the ribs. The beans were very different, but also pretty good. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in Rome again.