The manager at our hotel, Capo D' Africa said this was his favorite place to eat. He told us it was definitely not a touristy place as well. I knew he was right the moment we sat down. The menu is handwritten in Italian each day. There is no English version. I know enough Italian to get by, but the owner, who also acted as our waiter, was very friendly, and quick to explain what the dishes were. I had the pasta with mushrooms. It haven't really had anything quite like it before. The pasta was cooked in oil with different kinds of mushrooms. It had a good taste. I also had the filet mignon, which was cooked a perfect med rare. Not much seasoning, or any sauces with it. My wife had the spaghetti with clams and mussels. She said it was really, good. This also was in an oil sauce. Her second dish was grilled swordfish, which was excellent. Very tender and flavorful. If you are looking for a true authentic dining experience in Rome, I don't think you could find any truer than here. It was a great experience, but the quality of the food was not quite as good as the other places we ate in Rome. read more