Rome restaurant reviews

  • Opened in 1906, this family-run restaurant boasts the owner's freshly made pasta and traditional Roman Jewish cooking.

    La Carbonara

    Opened in 1906, this family-run restaurant boasts the owner’s freshly made pasta and traditional Roman Jewish cooking.

  • This is not an area generally frequented by visitors to Rome but a visit to Trimani could make it worth a detour.

    Trimani

    This is not an area generally frequented by visitors to Rome but a visit to Trimani could make it worth a detour.

  • A small and chic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Rome's historic centre.

    Il Gattopardo

    A small and chic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Rome’s historic centre.

  • Don't expect a menu: you'll eat what Ada has decided is good that day. It's basic - and it's fabulous.

    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.

  • When Rome is busy there's no doubt that its seemingly endless rooms, in the old Jewish ghetto, can be a godsend.

    Da Giggetto

    When Rome is busy there’s no doubt that its seemingly endless rooms, in the old Jewish ghetto, can be a godsend.

  • Catches the maximum sun, and therefore offers a perfect lunchtime retreat, with huge umbrellas in summer providing the requisite shade.

    Caffè Barocco

    Catches the maximum sun, and therefore offers a perfect lunchtime retreat, with huge umbrellas in summer providing the requisite shade.

  • One of Rome's famous, long established restaurants, and very impressive it is too. They've been doing it for years, and it shows.

    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.

  • Founded in 1907, this delightful restaurant is in a delightful spot, and well worth a visit.

    Galeassi

    Founded in 1907, this delightful restaurant is in a delightful spot, and well worth a visit.

  • The <i>other</i> restaurant in the splendid surroundings of Piazza Farnese - and an awful lot cheaper than the august Camponeschi.

    Osteria ar Galletto

    The other restaurant in the splendid surroundings of Piazza Farnese – and an awful lot cheaper than the august Camponeschi.

  • Serving some really good Roman specialities and frequented by a mixture of locals and foreigners.

    Hostaria da Nerone

    Serving some really good Roman specialities and frequented by a mixture of locals and foreigners.

  • A tiny restaurant close to Piazza Farnese with tables outside in summer in Piazza Santa Caterina della Rota.

    Monserrato

    A tiny restaurant close to Piazza Farnese with tables outside in summer in Piazza Santa Caterina della Rota.

  • Tiny, leafy, and apart from the few Italian drivers attempting right angle bends in the narrow street, quiet.

    Il Bacaro

    Tiny, leafy, and apart from the few Italian drivers attempting right angle bends in the narrow street, quiet.

  • 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.

    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.

  • There's a strong sense that whoever was in the kitchen is cooking the food just for you.

    Armando

    There’s a strong sense that whoever was in the kitchen is cooking the food just for you.

  • Each indoor dining room is unique and intimate, decorated with fabulous oil paintings and mirrors. The bubbling fountains add to the festive atmosphere.

    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.

  • Located near the Spanish Steps, as it is a favorite with locals, you'll want to arrive early.

    Alla Rampa

    Located near the Spanish Steps, as it is a favorite with locals, you’ll want to arrive early.

  • One of Rome's most famous restaurants, with no menu on display. It doesn't need one.

    L’Orso ’80

    One of Rome’s most famous restaurants, with no menu on display. It doesn’t need one.

  • A useful, inexpensive Trattoria to know of if you're in the area - and the house wine is eminently drinkable.

    La Taverna da Giovanni

    A useful, inexpensive Trattoria to know of if you’re in the area – and the house wine is eminently drinkable.