Stopped in only for an espresso and water on a Sunday afternoon. We loved the ambiance and while it…read moreis definitely in a touristy area the prices were great and it felt so authentic. We'd definitely stop again.

Hit the Spot We were…read morelooking for a place to get espresso, tea, and a snack. This cafe was perfect. There were not throngs of tourists, the young lady behind the counter was helpful and friendly (she didn't speak English, but my horrible Italian did just fine), and the refreshments were just what we needed.

When we walked past and saw almost every table filled with locals, we knew this must be a good…read moreplace to eat! And, we were right! Great service, friendly staff, good prices! I would highly recommend the Carbonara! Enjoy!!

A perfect stop on a Sunday morning. On any morning for that matter! One server spoke English pretty…read morewell and helped us navigate the café. Of course, compared to regular American eggs, these eggs are absolutely delicious! A very rich flavor. They had a large variety of delicious pastries of course. The whole wheat croissant was incredibly light and flaky, with a jam in the middle - not too sweet - I think it was apricot jam. Delicious!

The best gelato I had in Rome!! This is in the lively neighborhood of Trastevere. The tiramisu and…read morehazelnut flavors are amazing. The service was quick and they have a small indoors seating area in the back as well. Definitely recommend for a post-dinner dessert in the area.

Very good little bakery and stand up cafe in Trastevere always open early for people heading out to…read morework or play. Didn't try the desserts but they look very elegant and would make a great gift for a dinner party.

This was my first and last stop on Rome! We landed too early to check in to our hotel and decided…read moreto venture out for breakfast. This was just down the street and after walking past a few questionable looking bars, we thought this was a good stop. Their pastries were delicious! The espresso and cappuccinos both hit the spot. We probably got charged more than locals for sitting but at €12 for two cappuccinos and two chocolate pastries, I felt like we got what we paid for.

Cute cafe to stop in for a cappuccino and cornetto or other baked good. I really loved their plain…read morecornetto- it was just the right amount of sweet and flaky, and had a dusting of powdered sugar on the outside. They have a few tables inside and outside, and offer counter or table service. The owner and staff was very patient with us, even though we didn't speak much Italian.

This place is a super casual grab and go café. We were staying directly next door and came here…read moreonce to twice a day for coffee or a dessert. They serve every kind of pastry you can think of from tiramisu, to cannolis, to other sweets I cant even pronounce. They also have a decent variety of gelato to choose from (but this was the one thing we didn't try here). What we enjoyed the most was the coffee. We tried the cafe americano, cappuccino, espresso, etc. everyone was good. And their prices are extremely fair. This was one of the few honest places we came across while we were here. Stay away from the convenience store next door to this place (owned by an Indian guy) because that guy overcharged us by at least 10 euros, but we didn't even argue with him because we just knew to take our business elsewhere for the remainder of the trip. The guys there are really nice and understand/speak English well. They have a few tables where you can sit down and enjoy your meal, or, you can request your stuff to go.

The gelato at Ciuri Ciuri was decent, but overall I left feeling a little underwhelmed. The flavors…read morewere good and the quality was solid, but I didn't think it was anything that really stood out, especially for the price. It was also a bit expensive for the portion you receive, and the service was kind of inattentive. It took longer than expected to get help, and the staff didn't seem very engaged. Overall, it's not a bad place if you're in the area and want some gelato, but I don't think it's a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. Three stars.

Delicious fresh pastries. We were there at 9am and lots of pastries were already sold out! Many…read morelocals having coffee at the bar.

The service and the food was amazing! Perfect little coffee shop and affordable prices! The plain…read morecroissant was one, if not, the best we had in Rome (the chocolate is also AMAZING). The apples strudel was fresh and lots of flavor.

We just had coffee here…read more The coffee was fine. The room was nice. This is a good place. * * * I am using this review to walk back an argument I made in my review of Max's Bar on Via Po here in Rome. I said in that review that you should take your coffee straight in Rome because the basic coffee is so damm good. The basic coffee IS damm good. You will never go wrong with having a plain ordinary espresso. * * * On this particular day, I was dying of thirst and needed something more liquid than a basic espresso. So I ordered a Cappuccino Freddo. Subsequent experiments with Cappuccino Freddo's replicated the extraordinary results I got at Lungara 1940. Cappuccino Freddo is an amazing drink. * * * A cappuccino freddo is essentially a triple flat white served cold. Hot cappuccinos for whatever reason don't work this way. The cappuccino freddo captures 100% of the flavor of the espresso. (Flat whites do the same). So you are losing none of the amazingness of Italian coffee. You are also getting one of the most refreshing drinks on the planet. You are also solving the fundamental problem with flat whites. They are always small. An espresso is so strong and bitter (or muddy) that small is completely fine. A flat white is a beverage rather than an intense fight with bitterness or mud. So you kind of want a whole glass of it. A cappuccino freddo IS a whole glass of it. And the taste of the espresso is with you for every single solitary drop. I am completely and totally in love. * * * If you go to Lungara 1940, you will be happy with your Cappuccino Freddo. But once I started drinking those, nearly everyone who served me one, served me a good one. This is as reliable a pleasure as hazelnut gelato. * * * Drink Italian Coffee. Be happy. And you will have the get up and go to go see another thirteen neighborhoods before dinner. There is a lot to see in Rome.

We needed a snack after our visit to Villa Farnesini close by. They have great smoothie and the…read morebest part is PISTACHIO CROISSANT! so good! Must try for tourists! The staff is nice and friendly. They seats on the road with traffic but it's a cozy road and nice.

We came to this local restaurant to grab a bite for lunch. We ordered a few delicious toasted…read morepaninis, and I had a cappuccino as well. The price was very reasonable, service was great and everyone was very friendly even though not all of the local staff spoke English. Definitely a great find and a high recommendation!

Had lunch at La Terrazza on a sunny crispy afternoon during the workweek…read more I already have reviews for most places I frequent here in Aurelia. It seems as though I had to expand on this one. Typical Italian meal, meat and pasta, lots of carbs, gnocchi-calzone-panini-macaroni, plus tons of desserts. Desserts at La Terrazza are really good. La Terrazza offers a rooftop terrace seating with gorgeous views of the country side. This is the type of place in the business park, within walking distance from Mariott, where many offices are located. People go to lunch here, it's a sort of a cafeteria style setting in terms of the presentation of food. Not your typical trattoria style. Great assortment of antipasti (cold appetizers), including sautéed veggies, artichokes, eggplant, roasted zucchini, red bell papers, carpaccio, prosciutto, soppressata, fresh mozzarella nuggets drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Beef stew, meat loaf, steamed seasoned potatoes, pasta shells, sautéed green beans, octopus with macaroni. I called them that, they may have proper Italian names attached, I just didn't care to go deep today, nor did I have time for that. Fabulous selection of pastries and desserts downstairs, including Sfogliatelle, Sanguinaccio dolce, Semifreddo, Zeppole, Canoli, Panna Cotta, Tartufo, and fruit compote. Advertised pizzas include the following: Pizza con Forno a Legna, anche Integrale - pizzas cooked in the wood burning oven, and also plate combos (complete meal): Ortolana - garden veggie pizza Margherita - traditional wood fired oven pizza Patate - Pizza di Patate with potatoes Boscaiola (Mozzarella, Funghi, Salsiccia) - mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sausage Amatriciana (Pomodoro, Guanciale, Pecorino) - tomatoes, cured meat from pork cheeks, pecorino cheese