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I don't think I've ever said this about any dish but the cacio e pepe here was so good I could cry. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the flavors were everything I dreamed of and more. Do not miss this dish. The ambiance is fun and casual. I can't wait to come back to try one of the red sauce pastas. The fried squash blossoms were heavily battered and skippable. Michael Tusk of the 3 Michelin starred Quince recommended this place and helped us get a last minute reservation. We really hit the jackpot!
November 11, 2024 3PM Highly anticipated restaurant. I only pre-booked here and Incantum before arriving in Rome. Kept seeing this restaurant pop up with local Italian chefs' recommendations. Feeling a bit tourist trappy but their food was oh-so-delightful. We started with the bread basket and a bottle of Chianti. Appetizers - Maialino del Chianti - slow cooked pulled pork with olives and pickled vegetables. It's a cold dish but the meat was tender and flavorful. Trippa della Tradizione Romana - Roman tripe stew. This was so tender and succulent, definitely a little tripe scenty for those who don't eat innards. Pastas - Tagliatella - tagliatelle tossed with hare ragu, dried porcini mushrooms and saffron. My first bunny dish ever. Amatriciana - traditional Roman dish but with gnocchi. We booked dining in the basement which worked out as the restroom was also in the basement/wine cellar. Highly recommend to give them a try. Great service as well!
I had made reservations here about a week or so before because supposedly the carbonara is the best in Italy. I thought it was decent, but not the best. What was amazing was the ravioli though, it had oxtail filling and was so good. The bread basket had a variety of breads and was amazing. The service was very good and there was a huge menu of different kinds of salmon and prosciutto, etc that you can get. We sat near the door so it did get cold when the door was open.
I mean... Wowsers. We had a reservation for 9:30pm and huddled up outside with other patrons who also had that time slot. Then sure enough they let us all in. It's seems like if you don't have a reservation, you pretty much aren't getting in. We sat near the deli side and can see the endless amounts of cheese and meats for sale. Lots of meats going through the aging process a.k.a. more flavor! Service was a bit slow, but no complaints as we were served with our complementary bread which included a variety of breads like an olive one and a walnut bread . The menu is pretty large and the options seem endless. They also have a couple of seasonal items which sounded amazing. However, this time we chose to go with a couple of staple items. For the appetizer we went with the FIOCCHETTO, MELONE E PRIMOSALE - the melon was sweet and juicy the crispy aged ham had a great amount of flavor and salt, and the cheese was fresh and creamy. Best combo of flavors! For our mains we chose the CACIO E PEPE - cheesy and black pepper heavy RAVIOLO DI CODA E PECORINO - the foie gras sauce with fig compote is one of kind. So delicious! Both MAYBE JUST A TAD TOO, AL DENTE FOR MY TASTE, BUT THOSE SAUCES AND FLAVORS WERE RICH AND LICK THE BOWL CLEAN! We left with a happy heart and very full bellies. I hear they have a location in New York now? Might be worth the visit!
Pizza was good, but not heated enough. Kind of felt like a thin, tasty flatbread, Was super overwhelmed by ordering and not much English instruction. Staff were friendly, but the crowds were really overwhelming. I also got the sausage and broccoli wrap, which I kind of regret it because it was only one size and it was too filling. I wish I had gotten more pizza slices instead. I really liked their potato sausage pizza the best! beware there is not much seating outside, and it felt a little bit unsanitary with all the bird poop on the tables.
Tremendous experience to dine at legendary Roscioli and I must say their carbonara was the best carbonara I have ever had! I strongly believe that it was their ingeredients that played a big role in. Took advantage of their summer truffle special menu and ordered "beef carpacio from Piemonte with summer truffle" Truffle was served as flakes rather than slices. I offered to pay more and asked them if they can serve slices of truffle instead. However communication did not go very well. I was impressed by the quality of beef though. It was very fresh damn tasty beef. Wait staff recommended Merlot to go with carbonara which I thought it was an interesting pair. It worked out somehow well with guanciale in my carbonara. I also need to point out that they use "Paolo Parisi" egg for carbonara. If you are not familiar, look it up. Their own craft beer was lovely as well.
Roscioli had been in my periphery for a while - not because of this location in Roma, but rather the one they opened in NYC. While I am yet to make it to the location in the States, I thought it would be a great place to dine for our last full day in Roma. It proved easier said than done, though, as this is a popular restaurant and tables book quickly. I got lucky though, and was able to book a late afternoon reservation with only a couple days notice - so we planned for an early dinner and off we went. Roscioli technically has two locations within close proximity to each other - a quick-service deli, and sit-down restaurant a few doors away. Our table was for 2:30pm, so we arrived about 5 minutes before our reservation and found a crowd of people waiting outside. We soon learned that everyone had a table for the same time as us, and after a short wait they opened the door and started letting us in. The restaurant is separated into different sections - the front area houses the main deli showcase where a lot of the food they use is stored, there are a few tables arranged along the perimeter. There's also a small back area with more tables arranged, as well as the wine cellar with even more tables. We were seated downstairs in the wine cellar, which IMO is the best place to sit as it doesn't seem as cramped as upstairs (though it is a little cozy there as well). The menu is Italian food with Roman influences, and because it's a salumeria there's a number of meats and cheeses available as well. I gotta give a shoutout to the bread basket as it was the most impressive one we had in Italy - great variety of carbs, I was living my best life. We decided to start with two apps. We got the bis del nostro maritozzetto romano which was filled with pork and drizzled with pesto; we also got the crostino which was topped with sausage, a parmesan mayo, and herbs. Both were good, super fresh and the flavors complemented each other well. We also got some mozz which came with sun dried cherry tomatoes; this was excellent - it was DOP and I tasted every bit of it. Honestly some of the best mozz I've ever had and those cherry tomatoes really just took it to a whole other level - UGH so good. For my main I went with pasta - I decided on the tortellini which were served in a light cream sauce. This was delicious - the pasta was cooked al dente and even though it was cream sauce it didn't stuff me nor leave me plodding through Roma after we left; it was a premier plate of pasta. We decided to grab dessert, so I went with a cannoli. It was big and I could tell it was filled to order since the shell was nice and crispy - as good as any excellent cannoli I've had elsewhere. Service was great - everyone was very nice and food came out at a good pace. Overall, Roscioli was great - this was one of the best dining experiences I had in Italy. The food was excellent and I consider myself lucky I was able to snag a table here. A hot tip - be sure to read the reservation instructions carefully as it does require action on the diner's part even after you book a table on their website (specifically for dinner). It's worth it though - I would have no qualms recommending this place to anyone visiting Roma.
Popular spot. There's a bar and store inside this small restaurant. When we got there we saw a queue of people with reservations like us and everyone piled in within the first few minutes. The menu is vast and overwhelming. Service was ok. It seemed like our server was in a big rush. We joked that you got 5 seconds of his time and then he had to go. They have this wonderful bread but I think that was the best item on the menu and we ordered a lot of food. We had oysters, gazpacho with raw fish, anchovies, lamb (hard to eat/cut), pasta dishes, ravioli, meatballs, salad ... everyone was somewhat dissatisfied. It was a very expensive meal where everyone was left pretty unhappy.
This is my favorite Italian Restaurant in Rome! You need to make reservations early for this place. If you call first thing in the morning you can see if anyone canceled. We got reservations in the Wine Cellar, this is the place you want to dine. When you walk in to the restaurant notice the food counter to your left and the wine to your right, this is an authentic Italian Restaurant. As you walk down the steps in to the cellar it takes you back in time. Then you end up surrounded by hundreds of wine bottles! We stared of with some wine with some cheese and bread. We had Raviolo Di Coda E Pecorino, full of flavor, it was amazing! And the Gnocchi All' Amatriciana, it was the best I have ever had! Daniel our server was amazing! He even brought us some Limoncello after the meal! Then they give you cookies and chocolate sauce for dessert. We also got the tiramisu which was fabulous! This place has it all, I highly recommend this place! This is a must place to try! Cheers!
2 years ago
We had the opportunity to eat at the Roscioli in New York and on our recent trip to Rome we were able to get a reservation at the original Roscioli. A cool restaurant/market. The inside is a little close quarters with more space at the back. A few bar seats are available as well. We ordered the bread to start which was fresh and delicious. The mortadella and caprese appetizers were delicious. The cacio e Pepe was the best I've ever had. The rigatoni was delicious as well. We split the meatballs which were great. We didn't order dessert but they surprised us with some chocolate sauce to snack on. Delicious meal. Highly recommend. Excellent service. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant was highly recommended by one of the Italy podcasts that I followed and Roscioli is listed in Michelin Guide. Reservation is a must unless you don't mind waiting for a table. Not me - Time is precious, especially in Italy. I made reservation a month in advance with credit card hold. If you cancel a day in advance, they don't charge you a penalty. Located beside Campo dei Fiori, this place feels more like a deli with tables than a restaurant. Roscioli offers top-quality products such as hams, cheeses and smoked salmon in addition to its cooked dishes and more elaborate dishes. We sat at the bar counter on high chairs facing the waiter. Very intimate and you can see what's going on around you. They have tables in the back and more tables downstairs. Everything we had was absolutely incredible. Check out my pictures with captions. The foie gras and the fresh baked bread was my favorite. It paired perfectly with the prosecco. Highly recommended if you are in Rome. A memorable and unique fine-dining experience. read more
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Great atmosphere, super busy, so not on the restaurant, but I felt somewhat rushed. Their carbonara came off too salty for my taste. Service and everything else was wonderful. read more
4 years ago
Highly anticipated restaurant since it was described as the one restaurant one should go to if they went to Rome. Definitely a unique experience in the wine cellar, but not life changing. Ordered the "must dishes": - la burrata pugliese (19) (burrata with semi-sun dried tomatoes) - acciughe (24) (Cantabrian anchovies and butter starter ) - carbonara (15) - gnocchi cacio e pepe (15) The burrata was soft and gooey, but not the best I ever had. The sun dried tomatoes mixed with the burrata was a nice combination though. The anchovies was too salty, but enjoyed the combination with the yuzu butter. The carbonara was the best I had indeed! The bacon was extra crispy and flavorful. The gnocchi was the most disappointing. Although it was cooked al dente, it lacked any unique flavors and tasted like chewing on pecorino cheese. The waiters were extremely professional and the service was great - we even got dessert on the house! Great value for a good experience. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Make sure to make a reservation! It's so worth it. Delicious food, and a wonderful experience meeting new friends and trying new foods and wines. I sat at the bar and tried a bunch of things from the menu. read more
I made a reservation to sit at the bar as I was by myself. It was fun to be able to see the hustle and bustle of this busy restaurant, but I never felt rushed. The bartender took my order. I got the fried zucchini with oxtail inside. It was so interesting and delicious. I had the bucatini, which was rich and perfect. Service was friendly, prices were fair, food was delicious. I like the decor inside as well. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
For me the food here was just ok. I had this on my list for a while, but was not impressed. The service was great, and the vibe too. I loved the market setting this restaurant has but the staff is very abrupt and quick when you order from the market. Our pastas were decent but very rich and creamy. If you are a cheese lover I think you would enjoy their dishes but for me it was way too cheesy and took away from the taste of their delicious homemade pasta. read more
3 years ago
Roscioli Salumeria creates the best cacio e pepe I have ever had! I seriously can't recommend it enough. The texture is divine, the spice level is perfectly balanced, and the noodles are as wonderfully al dente as can be. The amatriciana is very good but the guanciale is maybe a bit over cooked unless you really like burnt ends. The bread basket is a nice touch with the best bread being the salted one. Seating is cramped and reservations are a must. There is one tiny restroom stall downstairs. Roscioli is worth any effort to visit. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Roscioli was one of my favorite meals in Rome. Our food here was out of this world good but I think we really took the recommendations of local food blogger and expat Katie Parla to heart and ordered what she said to. When you walk in, you realize the restaurant is really a Salumeria with some bar seating and tables at the very back. We opted to sit at the bar so we could watch the magic in action. We started out with the premium selection of salumi that both KP and our server recommended. Next, we ordered the buffalo burrata with the half sundried tomatoes and oh my god this dish was everything. It was so simple yet so delicious. Lastly we ordered the famed carbonara and my friend and I still think this was on our list of best bites in Italy. The carbonara takes precisely 27 minutes to make so if you're hungry put it in first. We were taking our time so we put it in last and let our food digest a bit before diving into this rich, decadent pastas. I still dream about this.. that's how good it was. TLDR: highly recommend sitting at the bar and ordering the above Pro Tip: skip their entrees and cacio e Pepe and stick to what KP says to order read more
3 years ago
2nd stop for the food tour. We had suppli and various pizzas. Suppli was hot and the cheese had melted perfectly. The pizza squares were just the right temperature and ready to be devoured. The experience of being with the locals, being part of the hustle and bustle while enjoying the noshies and feeling the warmth of the sun on a cold and crips morning is a feeling I'll remember for a long time. Go, stand in line, get your pizza and immerse yourself in the culture !!! read more
"Don't leave Rome without going to Roscioli," a few friends advised when I asked for suggestions for my vacation. I honestly can say that was some of the best advice. You do need to make reservations well in advance and I probably sent quite a few days looking on the calendar online for an opening until one day I saw a single 9:30p opening 3 days before I was scheduled to fly out. In person it is quite the small space, and you have the option to book outside, inside their market area, or downstairs in the wine cellar which is where we were seated... its kind of charming to lean back and be seating next to shelves of vintage wines. The service here is impeccable and the friendliest I experienced while in Rome. and I received great suggestions from the staff on wines and appetizers. Now for the food.... If you can imagine some of the best freshest pasta, perfectly cooked with the most flavorful sauces... that is what the experience is like here. I ordered the La matriciana o amatriciana, it had little flavorful bites of pork cheek in a very bright flavorful sauce. My partner ordered the Cacio e Pepe, it was fresh and cheesy. We also shared an order of the meatballs, which were juicy and tender. I dream of coming back here and ordering everything else on the menu. read more
This is the quintessential Rome restaurant experience. First and foremost, book early if you want to visit. The place is continuously packed from open to close, every day. Why? Because the food is just delicious. Just look at the pictures posted here, it is all legit. The burrata with sundried tomatoes, killer. The amitriciana, also just as good. Great bread, great wine selection and just the hustle and bustle of the space you will leave full and happy. One of my fave places in Rome by far; a must visit. read more
2 years ago
Our best meal in Rome! Note that you need a reservation, very likely with much anticipation! It is a Michelin star-rated restaurant and deli shop that offers a super fresh and exquisite menu; there are options for everyone; we had some hard cheeses to start and a salad, both super tasty, then two different kinds of pasta, one with bitter and anchovies sauce and another with butter and pecorino cheese sauce, perfectly cooked and extremely tasty. To finish, we had a white fish tartare and got to try buffalo mozzarella as a gift from the house. I am not lying; that was the best mozzarella ever! We had some glasses of wine, and my partner tried their insignia cocktail; it was like a negroni, with vermouth instead of gin, and delicious, according to him. I don't enjoy bitter drinks, so I can't verify. We could have left without trying their tiramisu, and oh god, it was good! I didn't want it to end. Our waitress also brought us the house dessert, some wine cookies, and melted dark chocolate to dip in, just the perfect end! This is a high-end restaurant, so prices are higher than most places in Rome, but it was absolutely worth it! read more
1 year ago
On a recent trip to Rome, my fiancé and I visited Roscioli for the first time. Reservations are a must here, which we were able to do so a few months prior. One other thing to note is that the stairs leading down to the restroom are quite steep, which may be a challenge for those with accessibility needs. Besides that, everything here was exceptional. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about their wine selection, and all of our dishes were wonderful. We'll definitely come back here the next time we're in Rome. read more
Came here around 12pm and luckily got a seat quickly. Ordered the veal and ravioli and both are pretty good. I really like the tuna sauce and bigger than usual caper on the veal and subtle lemon taste inside the ravioli. The waiter is very friendly too. We really enjoyed our relaxing lunch time here. read more
1 year ago
Tbh... saltiest carbonara Ive ever had.... This place is smaller than a rat nest. Nothing to see here.. their sister restaurant roscioli caffe pasticceria is AMAZING tho. Service, food, drinks and everything was amazing. Skip the salumeria.... read more
3 years ago
Visiting Italy for the first time, our family came across this restaurant online and was very excited to get an early reservation. The staff was amazing! Absolutely enjoyed our servers kindness, and patience with us as we did not speak any Italian. The food was ok. The service is what was more memorable. read more
The food here is horrible. I made reservations for dinner in advance and was looking forward to trying this spot based on all the good reviews, but wow it was NOT good at all. For a place that has you put down a credit card when making a reservation I expected it to be great, but it wasn't even close. All the portions were super small as well. The lasagna had no taste. The carbonara was mediocre....and I can't remember the name of the last pasta dish I ordered but it had a sour taste. They also gave us a dessert on the house as well, but that was also not good. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We came here to have some coffee and a nice snack before our long rainy day walk. The place isn't too big and we felt really squeezed in our table. Even though the place was packed, the service was still pleasant. Love loved the palmier cookie and wish I had eaten more read more
11 months ago
Extremely salty food. Not recommended. We came here on our honeymoon as a last stop before leaving the city. It was highly recommended by our friends and by online reviews. The location and ambiance is good, and nice for dates. But the food is extremely salty. We ordered the carbonara and the amatriciana and both of them were so salty. It's almost like they just poured salt over the whole thing before they served it. The saltiness overpowered all the other flavors. We've had much better pasta here in Rome and this place was not it. I would not come here again. Service was ok, but the food just was disgusting. read more
This place was recommended to me time and time again. We walked here twice thinking we would get in without a reservation, but no such luck. As it turns out, it is very easy to book a reservation online. The calendar kept showing as fully booked -- so I just kept checking periodically. Finally, one slot opened up and we were able to snag a table here. The ambience is wonderful. It feels more like a deli as people are in and out. They offer seating near the deli, in the back, and by the bar. We started off with the pecorino pasta dish. It was so flavorful and delicious. For our main, we ordered the cauliflower and crusted Branzino. They were both so flavorful and the fish cooked to perfection. For dessert, we topped it off with the cannoli which is a must. All in all, this is a perfect spot to dine if you are able to get in. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Reservations are a must for Roscoli and it is very easy to make one via their website. The night my wife and I visited there was no room for anyone without a reservation. We started dinner with the Acciughe. Rich flavorful briny anchovies were paired with a creamy selection of yuzu and Madagascar butter and hard crunchy bread. For my entrée I had the Raviolo Di Coda E Pecorino. Savory pasta was filled with rich earthy shredded oxtail and flavorful pecorino cheese and topped with a rich creamy foie gras sauce with a hint of sweet figs. This was a heavenly decadent dish. My wife ordered the Tortellino Fatto A Mano. Al dente pasta was filled with flavorful beef and topped with a cream sauce with meaty ham and tender peas. We finished dinner with a phenomenal Tiramisu: light, creamy and airy with a moist crust. Overall, the food at Roscoli is unique and delicious. read more
2 years ago
Was looking forward to trying this place due to raving reviews from multiple people. Made reservation a month in advance as advised. Restaurant was very narrow and tight as others have mentioned. Menu was extensive and had a note that pasta dishes can be cooked less al dente - in hindsight we should have asked server for this accommodation as pasta was too hard for our liking. Worst part of the meal was the anchovy with bread dish. The anchovies themselves were extremely salty and very fishy. I had the most of the group and by the end of the meal, I started to have symptoms of severe food poisoning. 0/10 experience. read more
One of the more famous restaurants in Rome and a difficult reservation to get (book months in advance, or hope for no-shows), I had high hopes for Roscioli. It easily lived up to them and was our best meal during our two week European trip, including a full week in Italy. All reservations for your time slot wait outside the restaurant, building anticipation like a hot nightclub opening, or Black Friday. The atmosphere inside is a mix of retail and restaurant that somehow works. We sat at the bar (one of the few actual bars we found on our entire trip) and service was impeccable. The menu is many pages long, stuffed with more familiar classics and novel items. Since it was our one time here, we ordered two appetizers, two pastas and an entree. Every single dish was possibly the best rendition I've ever had, including the Veal, which is common in America. We were so full after, but couldn't resist two rounds of free desserts. I cannot recommend Roscioli enough. It's one of the best restaurants I've been to. read more
2 years ago
This restaurant definitely receives a 5 star!! Roscioli has the best carbonara past and tiramisu I've ever had! the service from the waiter was AMAZING, and they were so nice, and funny. I would really recommend going here if you are going on a trip to Rome, and if love pasta! (I recommend getting the La Carbonara, and/or the Fiori Di Zucca read more
4 years ago
If you want to eat here get yourself a reservation. Not a lot of elbow room between tables. We checked in inside and was asked to wait outdoors. So we waited with other couples. After around ten minutes a woman came out with a checklist and people gave names and we were let inside. Started off with the bread basket while we waited 25 minutes for the pasta. Waiter told us it takes that long. Excellent selection. My wife said her carbonic was okay but was better the night before. My La Grecian di Stefano was good. The best dish was the spinach. Needed my greens. Cannoli trio was a good desert choice. Our waiter was great and moving around at least three tables. When I asked where a taxi stop was he went outside to point us in the direction. read more
2 years ago
So worth all the hype - get reservations in advance if you want to come for dinner. We were sat in the basement wine cellar which is such a fun vibe. Service was very helpful in making recommendations for food and wine. Everything was so so good. I particularly recommend the carpaccio! read more
2 years ago
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Via dei Giubbonari 21
00186 Rome
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Centro Storico
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06 6875287
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