It was our last night in Rome and we wanted to end the trip on the right foot. I had previously bookmarked Roscioli based on traveler recommendations, and we somehow walked right by it. Fate is to blame for the visit, obviously. I had unfortunately filled up on appetizers earlier in the night, so the idea of eating a full meal sounded painful. Instead, I went straight for dessert and my friend ordered a pasta. We also split some really nice bread. The nice thing about Roscioli is that it can be as casual or fancy as you'd like. We sat at the bar -- it was so hard to not buy their olive oil!! -- so we had a relaxing, low-key final bite. This is a great spot for solo travelers, for sure. You can also sit at a table or downstairs in what looked like a more private basement area or stop by the salumeria at the front. I ordered a moscato and tiramisu. I enjoyed both, and it didn't hurt that the bartender/server insisted on adding more wine to my glass for no reason at all! read more

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I had the opportunity of trying this restaurant during my trip to Rome. Excited that I had the chance of coming here. Here is the breakdown: Food- one star Food was outstanding. Very delicious charcuterie and very nice pasta. Truly that flavor and texture that you can only find in Italy. For those of you that enjoy eating the pasta "well done", make sure you order that because the pasta comes "al dente" and it might be a bit hard/ raw depending on how you like it. Decor/ Ambiance- one star The restaurant has 3 different types of room for the dining experience: "the shop" with the bar, the regular room and the wine cellar. I went to the wine cellar. The space is a bit tied with tables close to each other. However, very cute and intimate. Service- no star The service was subpar. It took forever and the waiter was always rushing. There was only one waiter for the entire section and it was very busy. But the food made up for the bad service. Wow factor- one star Truly a great restaurant with great food and a nice decor. Overall- one star Make reservation-- it is very Busy. But truly an experience for foodies out there read more

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The restaurant opens at 12:30, and so we were here super early hoping to get some cacio e pepe at 11 in the morning. They penned us in for a reservation at 12:30 and let us know that we would have to sit downstairs cuz the upstairs was full. We came back at 12:30 and were seated immediately. They give a bread basket with a plethora of bread with some ricotta cheese. The ricotta is amazing. Side note, most places in italy charge for the bread basket so if you don't want it, just politely decline it when they bring it. That being said, the bread basket was great! We tried not to eat too much but, alas it's too hard. We ordered the cacio e pepe, which is pretty much just pasta with cheese and black pepper. It is very simple, but very delicious as well. There is something incredible about such a simple dish. The amatriciana was also well balanced in tomato and cheese flavors. read more

Roscioli - Cacao de pepe - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

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Everything about this place was outstanding, and one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. We ate in the wine cellar, and the atmosphere was perfect. The room was cozy yet bright. The waiter was charming, effective , and knowledgeable. The most important thing about a restaurant is the food. The best Cacio E Pepe in the city. If you get a chance to eat here, don't pass it up. read more

While planning our trip to Italy, the first place on my list to check out was Roscioli because my friend told me it was the best carbonara he's ever had in his life. Conveniently, it was one of the only restaurants in Rome that I could find that took online reservations in advance, so I was able to snag an 11AM spot. When we got there, a long line was already forming out the door. At first I figured it was just a big group of walk-ins but then when I talked to the host it turns out every single person in line had a reservation. We waited in line for the doors to open, and it sucked because there really wasn't much organization. There were a few people blatantly cutting, and it was frustrating to still have to wait even though we planned way ahead. We ended up getting the second table from the door. Service/Ambiance: Roscioli was like a deli that was known for amazing pastas and charcuterie. The layout of the tables was extremely crowded, and ours was right next to a wall of wine bottles, across from the deli counter. The service was super frustrating too because it's not like they were taking everyone's order around the same time. The people who were in front of us in line were already getting their first course before we even got a menu. It's like they were processing each table in a single line, and didn't talk to the other tables until that table was completely ordered. It was about 45 minutes between when we sat down and when we got our first dish. We typically fast eaters, especially compared to other tourists and locals, and even our lunch took about 3 hours, purely due to the slow service. Food: I had some high expectations because everyone was raving about this place. With the popularity also came the tourist pricing. It was about twice the price of any other meal we had in Rome, and I wouldn't say it was even on par with some of the other dishes we had at other restaurants. I personally thought Roscioli was overrated and overhyped. Pan e coperto: They gave a huge basket of freshly baked bread of different varieties. They had schiacciata, honey rye, some sort of fig and olive loaf, and then my personal favorite: the bacon bread! It literally had pieces of bacon distributed throughout. They also gave us a plate of softened ricotta cheese drizzled with olive oil and pepper, which was a great spread to the bread. Caprese salad: I'm not a big salad fan, but this actually looked pretty good. Thick slices of green tomatoes, topped with another thick layer of fresh mozzarella, then a pile of crumbled crisp prosciutto on top. It was drizzled with some sort of pesto to finish. Entrees: I will admit that although this was the most expensive meal, it was also the most Instagram-worthy meal of the entire trip. Every dish was so nicely presented, and the pastas just looked exactly like you'd expect to see in an ad for Rome. For the pastas we settled on the two quintessential Roman classics: carbonara and amatriciana. Spaghetti alla carbonara - This was super hyped because of all the reviewers on Yelp, and I was a bit underwhelmed. While it looked amazing, it was a bit disappointing for me. The most glaring miss was the pancetta. They were a thicker cut, and wasn't very crispy at all. It pretty much reminded me of cubed spam, which I actually do like, but just wasn't what I was expecting in a high end carbonara. I'll give them credit for the noodles though. Probably the best noodles of our entire trip. They were thick, al dente, and had a nice chew to them. The sauce was a little blander to me. Maybe it's closer to the authentic recipe, but I like my carbonara salty, cheesy, and heavy bacon flavor. La matriciana o amatriciana - This was just meh for me. I don't see what's so special about it. Almost tasted like plain rigatoni in a tomato sauce topped with some parmesan. I'd take a vodka pasta all day everyday over this one. Meatballs with chestnut polenta - We weren't a fan of the meatballs because they got all fancy and had a meat blend that included beef and lamb I think. It just tasted off to me. Maybe I'm just a simple American, but I would prefer a fatty Italian meatball with all beef/pork, breadcrumbs, and parm. Then the polenta was pretty bland too. Dessert: To end the meal they gave us a house gift of amaretto cookie with hazelnut sauce, which was aight. The flavors weren't anything extraordinary, but they were free so I can't knock it. Overall, food was a bit of a letdown given the price and wait, but we got the gram-worthy pics we came for, so I can't be too disappointed. I honestly don't get why people are head over heels for this place though. I heard the guys to the right of us describe every bite as simply amazing and just "out of this world", and when I looked over, he was just eating a plain slice of mozzarella. Really? Maybe I'm the weird one here, but I just wasn't impressed based on my expectations. You can easily find equally good pasta at many restaurants in Rome. read more

I walked into Roscioli at 12:15pm, not knowing they are open from 12:30, as there were no sign on the door. The workers immediately noticed I was there but no one, I mean NO ONE out of at least 10 workers said hello or told me it was not open for another 15 min. They just stared, ignored then went back to whatever they were doing. I even said, "Hello. Are you guys open?" Ignored. I finally grabbed someone and asked, then finally got helped with booking a bar seat at 12:30pm. To be honest, I didn't really wanna eat at this place any more after what happened. But I was hungry, came all this way and food must be amazing, according to yelp and my guidebook. I ordered carbonara because it was supposed to be the best. I came to find out that it was a disappointment. First of all it was ridiculously salty. The spaghetti was very al dente, which I understand that's the authentic way in Italy, but still too hard. Bacon was too crispy and has lost the meat texture completely. I definitely have had better carbonara and even I can make a better one, to be honest. Even girls sitting next to me who were also Japanese were saying the carbonara is way too salty and they have had better ones. Good thing was the bread they give you for a charge. There are so many kinds, so much and they are very tasty with the cheese they provide you with the bread. Service was fine once I got seated, but I wish I've had a better meal in Rome :( P.S. They had a Japanese menu so that was a plus. read more

Roscioli - Carbonara - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

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I have been to Rome 4 times and I've eaten here over a dozen times. Go get in line and just try the traditional!! Momma there goes that man..... read more

This was our favorite dining experience in Rome, hands down, bar none, no ifs, ands, or buts. WOW--roscioli is the real deal! We had already tried coffee at the roscioli cafe, breads and pizza at the roscioli bakery, and even a glass of wine at the bar, so I expected nothing less than a stellar meal here, since all of my other experiences at the family of restaurants was exceptional. We sat close to entrance in the "deli area" and only once was it a little awkward when a group of patrons came in and began pointing and ordering some meats and cheeses right in front of our faces! It was cool in a way though, because it was a gorgeous, elegant meal that contrasts with the relaxed casual deli atmosphere. Wherever you choose to sit, make sure you get reservations before hand! Since we sat by the entrance, we saw many groups get turned away by the hostess because it was a full house. My favorite item was the appetizer called bufalo hamburger? Something like that..it was slices of ham stacked atop with bufalo mozzarella all sitting on a delicious piece of toast. YUMMY. Our two pastas were perfect as well--trust me, you can't go wrong here. At the end of our trip, Roscioli certainly made a lasting impression on us, and we were thankful we were able to enjoy it our last night in Italy. I highly recommend! read more

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The best place I've ever eaten for carbonara. Hands down. Next level out of this world out of this universe carbonara. Couldn't get a dinner res here, had to do lunch--all the locals eat here because it's so . 99/10 read more

Hands down a must in Rome. It was the best meal and meal experience we had on our trip. Roscioli came highly recommended and I cannot thank those people enough. You MUST make reservations online. We chose to sit at a table in front of the deli counter. It was really cool to be in the mix as customers came in the purchase products from the deli. We started with a bottle of Pinot Grigio. They have hundreds of bottles of wine though so be prepared to have lots of options. We split everything we ordered. Started with the caprese to start. We then ordered the mezzo pacchero schiacciato "ondulo", trancio di salmone selvaggio and the broccoletti e salsiccia. It was enough for us to be full but not stuffed. All of our choices were very good. Dessert was a maybe until our waiter told us the tiramisu was very good. This was not a lie. The tiramisu was the best we have ever had (and we love tiramisu). We also got coffee and cappuccino. As we requested the check, we received the compliment biscuit cookies with dipping chocolate - AMAZING. Just as we left, the waiter brought us a pack of the biscuit cookies to take away. The service was impeccable, the food was amazing and the ambience was fun. I highly recommend! read more

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Very late post from a visit in 2014. This was an amazing place!! It is bustling and cramped inside but who cares when food is this wonderful. You cannot go wrong with this restaurant but you should get reservations. There is also a market attached with takeaway pizza, bread etc. I had cacio e Pepe both times - who knew pasta with pepper and cheese could result in this! Heaven!! The burrata with tomatoes was amazing to start. We couldn't fit dessert but they still brought us cookies with warm chocolate for dipping. I found space somehow to eat them!!! We had reservations the first night and came back and begged for a table another night right when they opened. Don't miss this restaurant! read more

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I had high hopes for this bakery style restaurant. The flat bread pizzas looked delicious and so did the other baked sugary treats. However, my tasting experience proved otherwise. I mean it's good but it wasn't satisfying. We ordered a boatload of flatbread pizzas. I also want to caveat we were hot as hell and uncomfortable to say the least. When I'm hot, I lose my appetite and when I lose my appetite, I start hating everything. - Regular margarita was good at the first bite. Crunchy, tangy sweet tomato sauce and hot cheese. But after the 3rd and 4th bite, it felt underwhelming. - Sausage and mushroom was good. I asked for one but he gave me two huge slabs of these things. It was full of salty goodness but ehhhh - Thicker focaccia with fresh plum tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Very fresh and good but ehhhh. From all the people expressing how good the food was in Italy really ruined it for me. I had great expectations and they were not met. Not here at least. read more

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Awful service and mediocre food. I would not recommend this place to anyone. You're definitely paying for the instagram hype. Rome has 100s of fantastic restaurants read more

I've never heard so many people raving about food during a meal. Sleeper spot but honestly the best spaghetti I've ever had and I ordered it vegan. Great food and very happy a friend recommended it so highly that we went. read more

Roscioli - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

This was one of the few places I made reservations before my trip and I suggest you do as well. I made them about 3 weeks in advance on their website just to make sure I got the date and time I wanted. Planned my day like this.....did a 8:30 am Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour. That took about 3 hours, then walked to Roscioli for lunch at 12:30. It was an 18 min walk, so there was plenty of time to stroll and take our time. To enjoy meals in Rome you should leave adequate time to eat. So often us Americans are trying to catch a movie or show after dinner, that we want to get in and out quickly. Doing our big tour of the day first was perfect, because now we could relax and enjoy our 2 hour lunch. Hey it even says on their reservation that you have the table for 2 hours, so they too want you to relax and enjoy. We requested the wine cellar to dine in. This is a small space with just a few tables in there. They started us with some good crusty bread and ricotta drizzled with olive oil and cracked pepper. To hell with butter, that's all you need smeared on some bread. You are here for the cold cuts. Don't come here without ordering a plate full of them to share. It's not some optional appetizer, and it's part of their website name SalumeriaRoscioli.com You know like going to the Sistine Chapel and not looking up and all that. So after being overwhelmed with the choices on the menu, we just trusted our waiter and said bring us a nice selection of whatever the restaurant recommends. We like everything. The only cold cut we requested be apart of that was the mortadella with truffles, that we had a couple days before at a pizzeria where that owner told me he got it from Roscioli. You'll have to look at my photo and see what we had. Some were from Spain, some were Italian, one was lard based (spicy to counteract the richness that you are only eating cured lard). There were 8 selections, and all were wonderful. 5 stars We did the same with the cheese and trusted whatever they would bring us. 4 cheeses from mild to strong along with some tasty fig jam. There was one miss for us of the 4. The strongest was .....wow. Like rotting feet. Not sure if they felt, hey this is our chance to get rid of this cheese that nobody ever orders. Or we just got a lesson in how pungent a cheese can be. But since you are sharing, this was a fun experience to be shared as well. 4 stars. Ok now we started getting specific with our order. Buffalo Mozzarella with sundried cherry tomatoes. One of the best things I ate in Italy. So simple and heavenly. The flavor of the tomatoes with the richness of the cheese, just give me a knife and fork and leave me alone. 5 stars. Pasta dishes - our waiter asked if we wanted them "mushy" or al dente. I guess they are used to Americans not being happy with the texture of the pasta. I had already learned that Italian al dente is more al dente than what you get in America, but when in Rome......so of course al dente. We shared 3 different pasta dishes, I mean we shared everything else, why stop there. Tried the Amatriciana, cacio e pepe, and carbonara. They even made a plain cheese sauce for my daughter's pasta. Each was excellent, however if you go to other great restaurants you will also get great pasta, so I didn't feel it was any better than I had at other places. 4.5 stars For me, if you really want to know what makes Roscioli so special, it's the charcuterie. Of course there are lots of other meat and fish dishes on the menu that I didn't get to try. One of us did order a daily special of a Braised Lamb shank. I had a taste and it was beautifully tender with a very tasty sauce. Next time I'm in Rome, I would definitely return to Roscioli and explore even more of their menu. read more

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We stayed near this restaurant and was so excited! The reviews were great, pictures online looked delicious, but overall pretty disappointing. We were a party of 3 adults and one toddler. We walked in on Friday night, they only start serving food at 7pm, they said they were booked, and that was it. Didn't offer a different time or date, just that. WE then had to ask if we can make a reservation for Saturday. So we did. Saturday, we were guided to the downstairs wine cellar-like portion. Small and cozy, but cute. The waiter we had some English well and was very kind. They have us a cute almost homemade metal bucket-like child seat. Sounds weird but was really cute. Then while we were debating on food, they suggested us to order some short pasta for my daughter in small portion, we ordered the butter Parmesan (waiters recommendation), it came quickly and she liked it, however, after the meal, we saw in the receipt that they charged us full adult price for the half portion kid size. So a small bowl of pasta for I think around $15. Very expensive. And the pasta is cooked al denté, which is a bit hard for a kiddo with no molars. Anyway, the bacon in our carbonara was amazing, but again, pasta was undercooked. The third pasta order was wrong. Eh. I will not be going here again. read more

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Really disappointed by this restaurant which was recommended to us by our travel agency, Andrew Harper and my some American friends. First, everyone in here is American. Everyone. Or maybe they just put all the Americans in the very very tiny basement. But that is better than the two-top tables that line the entrance. They are so crowded by people coming in and out the door. I would have left if they sat us there. The service was very good. Our waiter was knowledgeable and charming. He picked out a great Italian wine for us. Also the buffalo mozzarella and sun dried tomato appetizer was incredible. But the pasta was a big miss. Husband got the tortellini with meat sauce. Very bland. Not much to it. I got the carbonara pizza - I do not like al dente but I believe that is the appropriate way to prepare it. I should have asked for it to be cooked a touch more. The sauce was very very heavy and bland. I could have killed for some salt. Overall, I would skip this spot. It's in a cool neighborhood though. read more

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Incredible!! I had to put a credit card down to make a reservation here, which is always something that I am cautious about. After eating here, I understand why! The place was fully booked, and everything was incredible! We sat at the bar, which was great. Although next time I would like to sit in the cellar if possible. (There are 4 different seating areas, and you choose the seating area when making the reservation, and the bar was the only area available - or 1 of 2 available - when I reserved). To start, we got the bread basket which is a MUST HAVE. Each piece of bread was incredible. Seriously, do not skip this. Then, we shared the burrata with sun-dried tomatoes followed by the cacio e pepe. These were both incredible. The burrata is huge, so I would definitely recommend sharing this with the whole table. Along with the meal, we had aperol spritz, can't go wrong there. Finally, they give a complimentary cookie and melted chocolate at the end of the meal. The chocolate was so delicious and silky which paired perfectly with the delicious cookie! Typically, I like to try different places when I am traveling, rather eat at the same place again, but this is one I would definitely return to the next time I'm in town! read more

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Superior service, but this place is a little Over rated. If you plan on going make sure to make reservations several weeks before hand since they do not do walk ins. Honestly this place was over hyped with mediocre food. The meatballs were good but nothing amazing. The carbonera was decent, the pancetta was really crispy though. The 3 cheese pasta was super cheesy, the super aged cheese really made this dish. Their baked cheese with wine jelly was interesting, I really like the wine jelly. The baked cheese tasted like a cheesecake. Their apricot pie was a disappointment, it was literally a persevered apricot, with a small cake like thing surrounded by some evaporated milk. I LOVE their bakery/deli more, but the restaurant was a little disappointing. They do offer a complimentary dessert which was some cookies and a milk chocolate dip, which was super nice. read more

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We met another couple while in Italy that said we HAD to come here. While wandering around Rome on one of our last nights, we decided to stop in for an appetizer before dinner. It was a little hectic inside but we were able to order some pizza rosa within a few minutes of getting inside. The pizza rosa was okay. I'd give it a 3.5/5. We had AMAZING pizza rosa earlier in our trip so it was hard to live up to that. They had a large variety of bake goods and pizza al taglio so I'd be interested in trying more during my next trip to Italy. read more

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Definitely make reservations here in advance if you're coming to Rome - at least a week in advance, if not more. The pasta here is the best pasta I've ever had, and definitely the best pasta we had over a 10-day trip in Italy. I'm glad that I had made 2 separate reservations here - once for dinner, and another one a few days later, for lunch. That way we got to try a variety of things. The pastas here are amazing - they have the pasta noodles down to perfection, al dente and perfectly chewy, and the sauces are also creamy and not completely overpowering. I've had a lot of bad cacio e pepe pasta where there's way too much cheese and it's salty, but this one was perfect. The best pastas here are the cacio e pepe and the carbonara. For the carbonara, it's also the perfect amount of sauce - creamy and cheesy and the bacon / pork is so crispy and delicious. If you only get one or two things here, make sure it's the pasta. The Gricia was amazing as well and cheesy, with the crispy pork jowl (bacon). I'm sure the amatriciana is equally as delicious - we didn't get a chance to try this one, but definitely want to come back here to try that one. The one pasta that was a disappointment and one of the least favorite pastas I had in Italy was the little meat tortellinis in a ragu sauce. It was kind of soggy and the pasta didn't really taste very handmade like the other pastas that I had. I definitely wouldn't recommend this one. Stick to the traditional cheese-based Roman pasta dishes or the amatriciana pasta instead. We also got the burrata with cherry tomatoes and this was delicious - one of the best burratas I have had. It doesn't get creamier and fresher than this. They have a wide selection of charcuterie and cheeses too, but because I was pregnant when we went, I couldn't have any of these. One of the best things about this place is the homemade, fresh bread from their bakery close by. You get a huge basket and there is a very wide assortment of 4-5 different kinds of bread. This was definitely the best bread I've had in Italy, and not to be missed. They will just bring it to the table at the start of the meal and charge you per head. They also give you a complementary anise cookie with melted chocolate to dip it in at the end of your meal which is a nice touch. Overall, come here at least once, if not twice or three times when you're in Rome. Their cacio e pepe and carbonara were easily some of the best pastas I've ever had. This place is not as cheap as some of the other places in Rome and you'll need to make reservations ahead of time (at least a week, if not more) but it's worth it. I can't wait to go back here on another trip to Rome. read more

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We were looking forward to this restaurant for dinner but disappointed. Fortunately we did not have to wait since we arrived at 7pm during the middle of the week. Otherwise gets packed soon. Overall, the food was salty. Half of the bread in the basket (4Euros) were good - especially the walnut bread (very similar to Acme in Berkeley, CA) and plain focaccia. It was a large pile. Buffalo Mozzarella cheese was okay. Olives and anchovies were not bad. Italian Ham selection was below expectation from a place specializing in it. Will not come back. Prefer their branch serving pizza which is way better. read more

With an 8 page menu, they mean business. Eclectic, inventive Italian dishes presented in a wonderful manner. Very fresh ingredients. One of the most memorable meals in a long time. Highly recommended. Go with a group so you can try more dishes. Excellent! Go to the website to make a reservation, otherwise you don't stand a chance to get a table. read more

Step 1: Make a reservation Step 2: Enjoy one of the best meals - if not the best - you will have in Rome. From the moment you sit down, the staff at Roscioli treat you like an Italian elite, treating you to an ample bread basket, as well as free Ricotta on the house. The menu is extensive and creative, so it makes it very hard to make a decision, but I had the Amatriciana pasta with crispy pork cheek, which was incredible. The crunch of the pork pairs well with the softness of the pasta and makes for a lovely mouthfeel. While we did not order dessert, they insisted that we have something, and provided us with a few almond biscotti to dip in some melted milk chocolate. A sweet end to a fantastic meal. read more

Roscioli - Amatriciana pasta with crispy pork cheek. Try it! - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

Uh huh. Oh yeah. This is the SPOT! First of all, this place is busy. Make a reservation way ahead of time. There are different seating locations within the restaurant. I would suggest any one of them other than the deli which is located directly in the front door and experiences a LOT of foot traffic. We ate in the actual restaurant portion and while there was certainly a heavy amount of hustle and bustle around us, we were comfortably seated. The wine cellar looked neat as well! We started with a meat tray. While it did present a nice assortment of options, it was quite large and i would have opted for a smaller appetizer. Now, this carbonara.... it's life changing. Don't bother ordering elsewhere. You've found the answer. I cleaned my plate and would have ordered a second serving if I weren't ready to roll myself out of the restaurant. Our server was quick and efficient. Not overly friendly but also not rude in the slightest. Will definitely be looking to head back here at some point. And until then, no other carbonara will do read more

Roscioli - The only carbonara worth eating ever again - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

It doesn't make sense how good the food is here. Definitely the best meal we had all trip. Place is always busy so make sure you make reservations because it is worth it. Carbonara and the rigatoni with pork cheek makes me want to catch a flight to Rome for this meal alone. read more

Roscioli - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

Excellent dinner at Roscioli in Rome. I had the pasta carbonara which was very good. I suggest sitting at the bar/counter. The service was excellent. The ambiance is a bit loud and crowded but not too bad. read more

This restaurant was one my favorite experiences (in the culinary sense) in Rome. The staff is absolutely incredible. They were patient with us as we decided on reservations (it's in your best interest to make a reservation a day or two prior). Our waiter during service was so pleasant. And they helped me pick out some dry goods to bring back to the states. The food here is also on another level. It is just rich enough and you can taste the freshness. Simply the best cacio e pepe I've ever had! Not to mention this same company has a grab and go pizza shop just down the street and a cafe right next door to this location. All 3 are incredible! Go for the experience, go for the customer service, go for the cacio e pepe, whatever you do, I beg of you, please go! read more

Roscioli - Cacio e Pepe (gnocchi in the background) - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

Roscoli is worth all of the hype. I managers to snag a last minute reservation a few days before during a last minute trip to Rome. Every dish was better than the next, and had such unique flavours. I only wish I could eat more of it! La carbonera was very cheesey with morsels of crispy pork cheek; perfectly cooked al dente. The burrata was cured to perfection and even the cracked pepper had an extra kick to it than I have never noticed in other black peppers. The fried zucchini flowers with oxtail were such a great blend of flavours, I wish we ordered more! To top it off the fresh bread, namely the focaccia was melt in your mouth delicious. I will be sure to come back here as my first choice in Rome and recommend it to all. read more

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If you want to be treated less than a person and have salty undercooked al dente, over powering peppered, way salty pork cheek, heavy carbonara then come here. I don't think this restaurant knows what overly salty or too heavy means. There was much hype about this place that i was determined to try it, even without reservations. I had asked if i could sit at the bar, where i come from, in the US, they happily allow that and if you don't mind, go for it, but here, it's a NO. The head waiter was rude AF. Gives zero Fs. Even if you are trying to accommodate & ask what if someone gets up early at bar, could you take it when it's empty. Still NO. A nice local couple had helped me get a reservation for 70 mins later. They do not want nor care to accommodate. Something i am definitely not used to, having traveled in Asia, and living in the US. Restaurants in US want to please, maybe partly motivated by tips but really, it is just our culture, most wait staffs want to please. Not here or most of Europe is what i've noticed! Def not used to it! I had the aubergine appetizer only bc they told me the pasta was going to take 30 mins. I was not impressed by any dish. Pasta was way too heavy. I know Rome food is on the heavier side. But not sure what the hype is all about, honestly. I say find somewhere else to eat! read more

Roscioli - Carbonara. Undercooked al dente. Too much pepper and too heavy and salty - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

Highly recommended by friends and respected review sites ... while the service was friendly and the ambience unique (we sat at the bar) not a must when in Rome. read more

We reserved ahead of time to be in the basement cellars which was cute and quaint (also the coolest spot bc of the AC). Our server was very attentive and kind. The menu is very allergy friendly, they code the entire thing with allergens so you can narrow down which foods are safe and which contain your allergen. We started with the burrata and cherry tomatoes which was sooo fresh and creamy. We had a basket of bread for the burrata and foie gras. The goose foie gras was creamy and paired well with the sweet caramelized onions. They have a large wine selection with a wide range of prices. We had our server recommend one after giving them our preferences and price range (some go upwards of 24k euros!). I thought the tortellini was a little too al Dente as the filling was really small sauce was a little slippery. The porcini powder didn't really add to much to the flavor profile for me unfortunately. The ragu was light and meaty but not gamey. I was a little regretful that I didn't get the cacio e Pepe because it seemed very good. They brought us raspberry and lemon sorbet at the end which was a nice and refreshing treat. Overall, would come back and possibly stick with the "classic" menu if I only had one chance to eat there. Otherwise, we had a very pleasant meal and still enjoyed our experience there. read more

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The best Italian food I have ever had in my life. Made a res here due to recommendations and managed to snag a spot at the bar. Great service. You get so many delicious bread to start with olives, raisins, flatbread, seeds etc and a ricotta cheese. Then the burrata and meat here is phenomenal. The portions are HUGE so it's def meant for sharing. I got the zucchini flower burrata and it was the best cheese I've ever had in my life with the texture, flavor and crunch. The Caio de Pepe is worth all of the hype because it's just cheesy simply goodness with the perfect texture of pasta. Overall this place was so worth it and I wish I went with someone so I could order more and try everything else! read more

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Well my friends enjoyed their meals but me, not so much. I wanted something lite as I had eaten a late lunch and was just looking to try something for the sake of being in Rome! Boy was I in for a surprise. Bread was featured but no butter was offered, water was $3 a bottle. I ordered the asparagus soup and it was disgusting. It was not hot and featured some weird jelly, I took several bites and it was just doing nothing for me. As I said, my friend's enjoyed their meals, I enjoyed the bread and I even left the tip! It's a nice tight space, emphasis on TIGHT! There is additional seating in the basement, along with one lone stall for a bathroom. The walls feature various bottles of wine and assorted liquor and art. read more

Roscioli - Asparagus Soup - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

A few days after dining at Roscioli, in Rome, we read that the restaurant recently opened an outpost in New York City. That made the prospect of leaving Italy less depressing. My husband and I will cheerfully take the train from Philly to experience once again this restaurant's best-we've-ever-had bread basket, its peppers and anchovies stuffed with capers, and its justifiably famous carbonara, which spoiled us for every other pasta dish on our trip. Our hotel was right across from Roscioli's bakery, where we sampled excellent pizzas, pastry, and the Platonic ideal of porchetta sandwiches. We stopped again in Rome at the end of our trip and hoped to get back there. Sadly, it was booked. read more

An amazing dining experience when in Rome!! Whether you try this restaurant for lunch, as we did, or dinner, be sure to make a reservation as tables are limited. Atmosphere is great and it was fun for my 25-year old twins and I to sit at the bar for lunch and get treated to a birthday cocktail!! We had the best gnocchi we've ever eaten, homemade and coupled with the most delicious sauce!! Gave us the energy to continue our sightseeing and shopping for the afternoon. Highly, highly recommend, as your tastebuds will thank you! read more

just get the pasta carbonara - wow. Best ever, no joke. Service is fun also - we sat at the bar and the bartender gives you lots of samples of different drinks, etc. Very fun and memorable experience. Enjoy, you will not be disappointed. read more

This is it. Best pizza I've ever tasted. Not saying it lightly. Really there's not much to add when you reach perfection. read more

We're on day 3 of our trip and so far this place has my favorite pasta from Rome, their carbonara. It was recommended by our airbnb host. We walked in for a very late lunch and were able to get a table very quickly. The staff overheard me talking about how the wait was a bit long for pasta (oops!) He explained that the guanciale bacon needs to be cooked for 20 minutes and that was the reason for the longer wait. When we got the dish, YUM! The pasta was handmade and al dente. The guanciale was amazing and totally worth the wait. So crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. I've never had it like that before. Roscioli, take as long as you need! read more

Roscioli - Cacio e pepe - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM

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DISGUSTING SHAMEFUL BEHAVIOR by the staff. I tried to make a reservation one night and the woman who answered the phone simply said she had no availability for that night then said thank you, good night and hung up. I would've gladly made a reservation for the following day or a different day altogether but she hung up and didn't answer the phone when I called back. The following day I went for lunch and was told I would have to wait an hour and fifteen minutes since (shockingly) I didn't have a reservation. I put my name on the list and said I would wait and stepped over to the counter to get some coffee for the wait and the rude older woman with dark hair looked me up and down and said "you no" and crossed my name off the list. I asked why not and she said she wouldn't have availability in an hour. Not sure how she made that determination especially since other people were allowed to wait but the look she gave me made me feel that there was more to that than actual availability. I asked a young lady standing next to me if she had a reservation (since they told her she was next) and she said she came about an hour earlier and just waited. An older guy with salt and pepper hair who I assumed was the manager looked at the book, called someone and then disappeared to the back along with the older woman. Another younger guy came to where the book was, answered the ringing phone and said again they wouldn't be able to accommodate me. I'm not sure what sparked the sudden change or prediction that there would be no availability ONLY for me, but I have my own ideas. Perhaps my skin color? I won't say the way I looked since I was not dressed inappropriately, perhaps it's deeper than that. It's sad that I was made to feel that way (especially by wait staff) but I did not lack great places to eat in all of Italy (Rome, Venice nor Capri which I visited) so there was no harm done to my appetite. I do truly hope that all of the staff are treated the very same way they treat others, whichever way that may be. read more

Roscioli - Crossed off the list for no reason by rude staff! - Salumerie Near Me - Rome, RM