Rome restaurant reviews
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La Carbonara
Opened in 1906, this family-run restaurant boasts the owner’s freshly made pasta and traditional Roman Jewish cooking.
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Trimani
This is not an area generally frequented by visitors to Rome but a visit to Trimani could make it worth a detour.
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Il Gattopardo
A small and chic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Rome’s historic centre.
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Alfredo e Ada
Don’t expect a menu: you’ll eat what Ada has decided is good that day. It’s basic – and it’s fabulous.
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Da Giggetto
When Rome is busy there’s no doubt that its seemingly endless rooms, in the old Jewish ghetto, can be a godsend.
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Caffè Barocco
Catches the maximum sun, and therefore offers a perfect lunchtime retreat, with huge umbrellas in summer providing the requisite shade.
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Ristorante 34
One of Rome’s famous, long established restaurants, and very impressive it is too. They’ve been doing it for years, and it shows.
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Galeassi
Founded in 1907, this delightful restaurant is in a delightful spot, and well worth a visit.
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Osteria ar Galletto
The other restaurant in the splendid surroundings of Piazza Farnese – and an awful lot cheaper than the august Camponeschi.
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Hostaria da Nerone
Serving some really good Roman specialities and frequented by a mixture of locals and foreigners.
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Monserrato
A tiny restaurant close to Piazza Farnese with tables outside in summer in Piazza Santa Caterina della Rota.
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Il Bacaro
Tiny, leafy, and apart from the few Italian drivers attempting right angle bends in the narrow street, quiet.
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L’Antico Tevere
On a hot evening the terrace is the place to be – especially as you don’t go there for the food, but for the position.
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Armando
There’s a strong sense that whoever was in the kitchen is cooking the food just for you.
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Vecchia Roma
Each indoor dining room is unique and intimate, decorated with fabulous oil paintings and mirrors. The bubbling fountains add to the festive atmosphere.
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Alla Rampa
Located near the Spanish Steps, as it is a favorite with locals, you’ll want to arrive early.
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L’Orso ’80
One of Rome’s most famous restaurants, with no menu on display. It doesn’t need one.
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La Taverna da Giovanni
A useful, inexpensive Trattoria to know of if you’re in the area – and the house wine is eminently drinkable.
