All the previous reviews nailed it. It's far away from the town center, and Uber is the best way to…read moreget there. We walked from our bnb near by, and it took us 25+ mins walking on rail road tracks and thru weird neighborhoods to get there (thx google)! We arrived at 7:55pm. Since we were the very first customers, the staffs took their time to help us order. They don't speak English much, but we managed to realized they specialized in horse meat and organs. Since my friend doesn't eat horse, we settle with the combo platter and chicken spaghetti. The reason we visited is because our bnb host recommended it. My friend wanted wide pasta, he told us to come here. So you can imagine our shock to realized it's not a simple pasta restaurant but indeed s hard core Roman cuisine! The dishes were great. Everything was tender and flavorful. Thought it's hard to guess what's on the platter. We think there were liver, stomach, tail, blood cube and brain? Not sure! The spaghetti was savory and delicious. Thought I think there's more than just chicken. The restaurant got flooded with locals within 30 minutes and became loud and lively. There's no menu and staffs were super busy, so come early if you want to get your order in before the chaos. When we paid upfront, we got to meet Mary. She's much older and very friendly. Despite of the language barrier, she chatted and waited 20 minutes with us til our Uber arrived. Overall, id say it's one of the highlights in my two weeks Italy trip. If anthony bourdain approves it, you know it's good!

Way out of the tourist areas tucked into a residential neighborhood is this gem of an Osteria. From…read moreCentro to here was a 20 mins cab ride through Rome streets free of traffic. So it is a ways out. Make sure you have a taxi or Uber phone number you can call after you are done because taxis don't come into the neighborhoods on a regular basic. If you don't, you have to walk two blocks out into the main street where taxis do pass. We got there at 7:50pm and the place was completely empty, only the employees were sitting around. They asked if we had a reservation, which I replied no. They kinda gave a facial indication of a problem but told me "it's ok, follow me". We followed the waiter to the last table again the wall of the back of the restaurant and he said, "kitchen does not open until 8pm." Even though their hours are posted as 6pm open. I told him no worries I will drink the house red wine until you open. Ok? Ok. The food is the best I tasted in Rome on our 3 day visit. Pastas: Oxtail Ragù was the best, great meat and tomato flavor! The cabornara not too creamy with small chunks of pancetta was excellent too. One thing I noticed in Rome's pastas is the saltiness. The pastas here are seasoned perfectly, not too salty. Horse Carpaccio: It comes dried and stringy sprinkled over a green salad and shaved Parmesan. One of the best salads I've ever had. Can't describe the horse meat but it was good, not game-y. The salad was dressed perfectly. I order two of these dishes that's how much we like it. We also ordered the fried white broccoli and the grilled steak, which were also great. It gets real lively and busy around 9:30pm. The service gets a bit distracted when it gets busy so come early if you don't have a reservation. I will certainly be back!

We have been here twice & both times have been incredible. It's very much a mom & pop restaurant…read more Yes, it can be difficult to find, but soooo worth it. Very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Both times we asked what they recommended & both times, the food was amazing. I highly recommend it!

"Hi, I have a reservation at 9:00pm" I say warmly only to be met with a head shake, a step…read moreforward, and an ushering towards the exit. "Il mio Italiano e terrible. Inglese?" I try again. Suddenly her face brightens. "Si" she says, laughs and welcomes my group in. The effort is appreciated. So begins one of the most memorable meals in Roma. Note: This is the "Angry Cousin" trattoria featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations Rome. Difficult to find (go by taxi). Very rustic and austere bordering on old BUT oh, such incredible pasta. Carbonara, Carbonara fiori di zucca, amatriciana How can dishes made of such few ingredients taste so incredible. Once you try them you will NEVER be able to eat the American counterparts. The carbonara with its concentrated egg flavor blends perfectly with the earthy pecorino cheese and oil of the guanciale creating a complex creamy flavor that goes on and on. Add the zucchini flowers for the green, herbaceous sweetness. The rustic amatriciana with the extracted tomato sauce, perfect. Other dishes worth mention; the braised tripe, braised oxtail, Tortino di carciofo (artichoke pie). Perfectly cooked and delicious. Almost all the reviews posted by Romans on yelp and that "other review site" say the price is very high. About €35 per person inclusive of the house wine. Note: the house wine matches the simple, flavorful food but is overly simple for most connoisseurs. Is it worth seeking out? Definitely. Just remember, you're a guest, not a customer. Don't be a snob. Pour your own water and wine. Don't complain, Don't waste food. Unlike America, regardless if you paid for the food, Italians view not finishing everything you are served as wasteful. Tip: do not eat the bread when it is brought to the table Use it only to mop up the pasta and meat sauces. Watch the face of the server brighten when they see you doing it the right way. Very little English. Booking required.

The worst thing about Bulzoni is we took over a year to discover it. Unassuming and tucked into a…read morecorner of Parioli that hides its identity, it's the best thing in Parioli by far. In two and a half years, we never had a bad experience. I traveled the entire country in search of the best spaghetti vongola only to find it a few hundred meters from our apartment. I'll leave and just say this, it's a locals place that hides in plain sight. Michele waited on us for those years and we'll always be grateful to him and the owners for their hospitality. If you are in Rome, and you want to get away from the tourists and experience what life is like for well to do Romani in posh Parioli, treat yourself to an Uber ride up the hill and enjoy a quiet cozy evening in a place you won't forget. Do yourself a favor and at least one person order the Amatriciana. It's also the best in Roma. Ciao bello

We met with about 10 colleagues and the place was just right. Not too noisy , no tourists and the…read moreservice very friendly. The owner took good time to advise on the perfect choice of wine and food. So overall perfect. Good organic and other wine selection. Food is simple, sufficient and with an original touch. Will come back for sure.

A laid back, classic trattoria in the unique Garbatella district of Rome. The feel of a…read moreneighborhood joint where locals go and people know each other. We got three of the classic Roman dishes - cacio e pepe, carbonara and amatriciana. All executed to perfection. Tastes like something grandma would make. Very reasonably priced at 10-12 euro each. We sat at an outside table and the streets were full of activity and life. Well outside the tourist track and one of my favorite evenings in Rome.

Overall, banging local spot. The menu is written in all Italian so come with someone who reads and…read moreunderstands it! Like all Italian restaurants, they offer the sparkling and still water here. Make sure to call ahead to reserve a table as if they're booked, they probably wont do walk ins. We got the pasta a pepe and the another pasta which was great. The pasta was al dente just the way i like it. For apps, we got the fried tripe and fried anchovies. Both are great if you like chewiness (tripe) and in general, fish! The squashed artichokes didnt feel smashed. They put some sort of garlic seasoning on it which my friends didnt like. I would pass on that. The panna cotta is great. It has a flan like consistency. It's a bit far from the local train stop, but great local spot!

Moschino = classic. It's one of the signature restaurants in Garbatella, perched on top of a little…read morehill, facing the gorgeous Piazza Brin. Beautiful location, the cornerstone where development of Garbatella started, so it's only fair that Moschino would offer only the most authentic Roman cuisine. Their forte is "rigatoni alla Gricia", which is the "white amatriciana", another traditional dish. That doesn't mean you shouldn't try everything else, which I did. Other appetizers (supposedly to share...) include buffalo mozzarella, grilled eggplants, the amazing frittata and hand-cut ham. When I'm not ordering pasta, the meatballs are an excellent option, or the stuffed eggplant, but the usual fare is on the menu (saltimbocca alla romana, coda alla vaccinara etc.), provided you're offered one. Most likely they'll recite the options by heart, with the informal, down to earth camaraderie of the waiters. Some other comments talk about prices being too high or the place having lost is luster, but that's not my experience. If anything, at Moschino you can have a quick, inexpensive and flavorful meal, made even more appealing if you manage to get a seat outside. Gricia in Piazza Brin, what more can you ask?

Food was amazing and Angelica, our server, was so bubbly and friendly. I'll definitely remember her…read morewhen I think back to this trip. My only gripe was that service was so extremely slow. While I understand this is the european way, we ordered so much food and it took almost 20 min between dishes and probably over an hour for the first dish to hit the table. I feel like we were here for 3-4hrs and unfortunately having already started to feel a bit under the weather, I stayed out for too long and got very sick for the next few days. Regardless, the food was so delicious I wish I could go back. Thankful the group members were foodies and knew what to order deep fried beef tripe beef flank steak (special) - so tender wagon wheels with campidanese sauce - fan favorite, delicious pumpkin tatin, parmigiana fondue (special) - so yummy, could be wrong, but used a pumpkin that tasted identical to the japanese kabocha pumpkin - extremely sweet and dry/starchy bottle of wine bianchetto - paired so well with the food profiles sheep ricotta cheese, marinated eggplants (3) - so flavorful rigatone al amatriciana - pasta in italy... can't go wrong arancini (3) - a first for me and did not disappoint ordered 3 desserts with the group: chocolate mousse, pear cinnamon cake with ricotta cheese, gelato affogato - all so delicious, perfect sweetness, just the right portions

Just too precious and full of itself. More like a club with a restaurant in the back. A DJ…read morepositioned in a corner of the sterile too-bright dining area blasted 1990's American gangsta rap music through the restaurant and to the club ('wine bar') at the front of the house, which seemed to be packed with wealthy white Italians sipping 20 Euro cocktails. Bizarre scene. The food was fine, nothing special, but it's not worth the schlep to San Lorenzo.

A neighborhood classic, an eclectic journey into the various gastronomic traditions from all over…read morethe country. You'd be tempted to lump it with the other trattorias serving typical Roman fare, instead you're presented with a bold menu which selects ingredients and wine pairing from disparate regions. The daily specials are even more appetizing, being as diverse as fried anchovies or golden-crisp Taleggio cheese on a bed of artichokes. I don't usually praise (or eat) the bread, but the "cacio e pepe" type was simply outstanding. Yes, I asked for seconds, with extra emphasis on the cacio e pepe. Every dish is well crafted, from the simple sides to the more sophisticated entrees, like the turbot rolls stuffed with artichoke. Now, that's really a new one. I love the location, the ambiance, the experience, a bit less the pricing, which is somewhat steep. You can easily spend over €50 if you get carried away, but I think it's money well spent. The service is relaxed but attentive, they accept reservations and all major credit cards. Not the only famous go-to place in Garbatella but likely the most refined.

Ridiculously good food in a city where food offerings are faltering and not trying as hard as they…read moreused to. You can order here without caution. Its all good!