This comfortably quiet restaurant is to be found on a quaint little street. You can practically…read moremiss it if you don't look hard enough, but it's got a pleasantly small and homey feel to it. When we came in there was no one in the restaurant - no customers, just the waitress and the cook in the back, but every table was full by the end of our meal. There was a bit of a language barrier for the S.O and I because we don't speak Italian and the waitress spoke little English, but she was very sweet and tried her best to explain the menu and make recommendations! Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing, even though we came in starving! With only a handful of vegetarian options, we shared a zucchini appetizer was dissatisfying - lacked zest for a tapas style antipasti. For entree, I went for the classic - Cacio e Pepe - very cheesy, thick, and creamy - I'd say most people can't go wrong with this, unless you're like me and prefer extra flavor. The S.O. ordered a fried/breaded lamb dish and was unimpressed. It came with a side of broccoli rabe, which he typically loves, but my-oh-my, this man nearly threw up because it tasted rotten and bitter. I've never seen him so disgusted with food before. He was so done that he didn't want dessert, but I convinced him that it would wash down the taste. Sadly, the dessert wasn't anything special either.

Best meal we had in Rome! On our last night in Rome we…read morewanted some good handmade pasta, so our Airbnb host recommended this restaurant to us. Loved the ambience of the place, it was tucked away from the tourist areas and it's one of the spots only locals hit up. We ordered the carbonara with shrimp as well as the pasta with fresh truffles and fava beans to start. The pasta dishes were absolutely phenomenal! Still dreaming about them. We also ordered a steak to share as the second course. The steak was good but it was clear that the pasta was the star of the night. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in Rome!

in Rome, every Tomasso, Riccardo and Aroldo will claim their go-to is best in the city. so does…read moreDomenico (a friend from when we both worked for an Italian bank) who brought me to this modest but buzzing osteria full of folks tucking into homey food, some with "nasty bits" that's yuck to some but YUM to me. what we had: - fiori di zucca - fried zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and anchovies. - coda alla vaccinara - ox tail stew. - pasta con fegatini di pollo - spaghetti w/ chicken livers. - tiramisu for dolci, espresso and pitcher of house red. simple, lip-smacking Roman cuisine. and cheap at 18€ per persona. Where: Pigneto, a lively working class district now home to students, yuppies and creative types (10min cab from city center).

we went there on a wednesday for a dinner! we had a very…read morenice welcoming. our waitress took care of us quickly and understood that we were outsiders so took the time to explain every items on the menu and carefully gave us advices for the wine... honnestly it was perfect! one nice thing is that you can order half plates so we loved that because it gave us the opportunity to taste many things... I had a plate of pasta "gricia" that was amazing... super fresh pastas and tasty sauce (oil , cheese, bacon) my wife had the pastas with mix of tomatoes and eggplants and it was super tasty too.. secondo we had plates of vitello... those were very good but not outstanding... its not so difficult to execute but the quality was there. we finished that with a mascarpone that was super good... the whole experience deserves a 4.5 stars! did i forget to say that the wine we had with that was excellent

Went here at the Monteverde neighbourhood of Rome to visit a friend. One must get reservations as…read morethe place is small and quite popular. The restaurant offers an amuse-bouche of an anchovy in sea salt. It was perfect. Had their version of fiore di zucca but at a higher level. They used ricotta instead of mozzarella. Which was also done we'll. Our pasta dish was spaghetti carbonara and cod with tomato as our main course. We had Nebbiolo wine to bring this all together. Too full for dessert.

Visiting Rome we had accomodation really close to this place, and the italian yelpers seemed to…read more(almost) agree upon 4 or 5 stars, so we had to go. We arrived at 8 pm and the restaurant quickly filled - mostly locals, thats always a good sign. Ordered the 7 course tasting menu, that actually ended up being 9 courses. 5 of 9 courses were fish, and all was good - allthough 2-3 of the dishes lacked acidity. There was also a beef tartar on the menu, that was pretty good. But what blew my mind was the very first and the last dish. First of a ceviche that made the angels sing and last was a perfect mini-tiramisu. And its weird that this made me happy, normally I dont even like tiramisu. The staff and owner were friendly and we immidiately felt welcome. They made a few mistakes during the evening, even forgot to ask for drinking orders from half the table. But when friendly we forgive things like this. And plus points for letting the kids share a menu. Price was more than fair, especially considering the quality and creativity. I definetly reccomend this place!

Fantastic. Unexpected location in front of a local market. Food is fantastic, service is perfect…read moreand the location is very pleasant. Can't wait to be back in Rome to try it again. Next time during the summer months so as to enjoy dining in the interior yard.

Terrific restaurant, lovely courtyard (bit windy when we were there but no problem as well…read moresecluded), friendly and helpful (English speaking) staff. Dishes well explained to us and they were excellent, chefs complimentary offerings were also well received.

This was not what we expected for Italian food, but it blew us away. The filet was exceptional, and…read moremy gnocchi was stupendous. Such a great recommendation from a local!

Osteria dei Pazzi, aka the little restaurant of the fools. It's steps away from another excellent…read morespot in Garbatella, but it takes the distance from the Roman traditions, offering an elaborate yet very approachable menu. They have an extensive section of daily specials (always outstanding) plus the regular menu, an eclectic array of bold combinations, beautifully composed. Appetizers tend to be small-ish, first and second courses are quite generous, this is not the kind of place where you leave hungry. The two signature dishes are the personal re-interpretation of the amatriciana (on a basket of pecorino cheese) and the carbonara (with truffle and an exquisite "guanciale", the pig cheek), rich but balanced at the same time, you won't be missing the original version. Among the entrees, my favorite remains the octopus, cooked to perfection (crunchy and not spongy) on a bed of grilled veggies. I found the pig cheek to be a bit too strong in terms of flavor, I wouldn't orderit again since there are countless alternatives to pick from. If you don't think to have room for dessert, you can always try the "mini" version, because three bites of Tiramisu are much better than nothing, and (almost) guilt-free. Service is attentive but slow, Osteria dei Pazzi is a perfect romantic spot, or the venue to catch up with friends when you're not in a hurry and can relax in their beautifully decorated upper room. Pricing is a bit steep for the area (and no Amex accepted, only Visa), but you definitely get you pay for.

*****I am writing this review while I am at the restaurant while I am having this so-called…read moredinner!!!!!!***** Me and my wife came to Rome on holiday, today it's our 2nd day in Rome, both of us don't know where to eat and we are extremely tired so we decided to choose Trattoria Da Neno which is near our hotel. Starter were below average, calamari wasn't fresh at all and it's over cooked, menu stated those with a * mean could be frozen (which means food could be from freezer). I ordered beef cheek, taste is....... **I can't find a word for it**, eggplant (side dish), was partially cold, purple potatoes chip (side dish) was actually nice (first few bites only), then it turns very salty... I took the picture my of main course at 8.30pm, and I finished it at 8.46pm, we waited and waited and my wife's main course still haven't arrive, we chase the waiter for it at 8.49pm, and I saw him went to the Kiosk and input the order...... we then told him, No, we ordered the beef fillet at the beginning when you came to take our orders which is at 7.50pm.......so the waiter said "okok, 4 minutes". So we waited again, until 9.10pm, I finally had enough... I asked for the bill, but the waiter still trying to convince us that the beef will come within a few minutes, I went extremely firm that "No, I want the bill right now and you must take away the beef order". My wife have to go back to our hotel to finish her dinner This is the worst experience I've ever had, MOST Pathetic service and management of a so-called restaurant I've ever seen!!!!!

Good recommendation for traditional Italian food with a nice ambience around the Piazza Bologna…read morearea. We started with the suppli cacio e pepe and some fiori di zucca - great tasting - then some eggplant parmigiana and some pastas. The portion size was good and the price point was fair (EUR 8-10 for a pasta dish, 15-17 EUR per person for main, app, dessert - all shared). Would recommend if you are looking for a goos spot in the neighborhood.

One of my favorite meals of all time…read more Perfect little local spot with fabulous Roman food. The rigatoni with Oxtail stew was spot-on. The chicken and peppers were just as good. Service was outstanding, with a friendly waitress who spoke enough English to help us order. She definitely helped us pick the right dishes, although I suspect everything on the menu is excellent.

Wow! What a local gem, far away from the tourist traps that are so prevalent in Rome. This…read moreintimate eatery in a working class neighborhood was outstanding with everything made fresh. The special soup with beans, artichoke, and asparagus was delicious and the amatriciana was the best of the trip. This was my favorite meal in Rome and highly recommend. Although it is mostly local Italians, the staff was fabulous and friendly when I did not speak Italian well.

My wife and I went to her first soccer game in Rome, and the offerings at the stadium food-wise…read moreare...not great. Combined with the insane crowds trying to get on buses and we decided to instead walk to a nearby neighborhood and catch a quick dinner there first. We found this location of the popular Italian chain here and decided to give it a try. There was a small line from people at the game but it moved quickly. Also noteworthy is there is no seating inside this location, but there are enough tables and stuff outside. Trapizzino is known mainly for bread pockets filled with various fillings. You need to pay attention because when they run out of one flavor, they'll replace it with an entirely different flavor. Same goes for their suppli (fried rice ball) varieties. All the varieties sounded delicious, but we went with their cacio e pepe suppli, chicken cacciatore trapizzini, and burrata/anchovy trapizzini. They're a bit tricky to eat since they aren't shy with filling up the bread and forks are nowhere to be found. But man, what a great concept. The food is fairly cheap but the flavors are so varied and such high quality that you forget you're basically eating chain street food. I wish I had more room for food so I could try things like their Ethiopian stew or meatball or whatever else could come out of that kitchen. My chicken one was juicy, herbal, and the right amount of saucy. My wife's burrata was rich, but not too much, and the salty punches of the anchovies helped cut through it. Whether this location or one of the others scattered around Rome, Trapizzino is a great place to refuel after all the walking you'd be doing.

Checked this place out bc one of my friends recommended it…read more All in all I thought it was ok. Pretty much Roman sandwiches stuffed with stuff and it's pretty flavorful. Also tried their fried rice balls. It was good but personally not amazingly good. A lot of locals go here so it's not bad food... I think it's a good place to grab a quick bite to eat. There's only like 3 small table/stools inside and most people just eat it on the go. I think my review might be a little biased Bc my friends and I walked 30-40min to eat here. And we struggled and got lost along the way as well. So when we finally found this place and got to eat here it wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I don't think I'll ever go out of my way to come eat here again. If you're in the area and want to grab something quick to eat that's pretty good this place is your place. But I don't recommend coming here out of your way....