The service was AMAZING! Very kind even though they were super busy! The fried pecorino cheese was…read moreSO good!!!! The mixed seafood was not very fresh, I could only eat the octopus. The oysters were ok... one of them I couldn't eat.

Arrived with great anticipation for dinner at this restaurant we love and have enjoyed three years…read morerunning. It was clear from the moment that we arrived that just about everything had changed; the staff, the management, the ambiance, and most of all the menu. Gone was the Sardinian family, the raffish atmoshere, and the extensive and superb seafood menu. Through the gracious staff tried to accommodate us, and assure us that the now weighty menu would satisfy, and indeed some dishes were quite delicious, especially the Insalata di Mare and the Spaghetti alla Vernaccia. The Rombo con Patate of last year (see photo) was nothing short of a disaster. I will not describe it further. We left the plate, got our bill and took our car back to our hotel. The one constant in life is that everything changes, and I guess that's true here too. Peccato...

Within its category of homestyle cooking in simple surroundings with local clientele Il Ristoranto…read moreSardo excels. An old Roman Hosteria, Sardo as the name suggests is owned and run by a lady from Sardinia and the menu reflects this with lots of excellent fish dishes, cooked to perfection and Roman staples such as tripe, carbonara etc. What I especially liked was the staffs no nonsense honest approach to food; the Dorado some of the best prepared grilled fish I have ever tasted was not local - they were not 100% sure of the actual source but trusted their supplier. The kitchen team were two extremely skilled Romanian women. Anyone who knows their culinary history will look no further than Genoa and Venice's trading routes and the Italian population in Romania dispersed throughout that has influenced the culture there, including food. Despite its location on the outskirts of Rome, Il Ristoranto Sardo is well worth a visit.

I really, really loved this restaurant. Its located just outside the north walls of Vatican City…read more People who work in the Vatican or who are regular visitors often find this a wonderful place to get away. It's definitely a local hang out and not a tourist destination. But, I've always found the food at the local hang outs much better and significantly less expensive. It's very small, but always packed. It specializes in Sardinian cuisine. Due to the location of Sardinia, it should not be a surprise that Sardinian dishes often involve fresh seafood. This restaurant has seafood delivered daily, so you always have the most fresh in season catch available. The sardines were a most wonderful surprise. My previous experience of sardines was with the ones canned in mustard that my father ate on soda crackers every New Years's Eve. I will never think of sardines in the same way after eating at this restaurant. Fresh sardines are wonderful. Almost sweet. Not fishy. Devine.

This was the worst meal I had in Rome. Even the fried stuff tasted bland and off. The mussels was…read moreokay. The lasagna was lacking something, but I can't pinpoint it. Nothing I had was worth mentioning. The service was good. He suggested that we get a bottle of wine, but it was noon timeo and we have a long day ahead! The house wine was warm and not good. We were hungry after spending 3+ hours at the Vatican Museum. We found this place on Google and it was about 10 minutes walk. We should have gone back to the hotel and eat there. Live and learn!

A beautiful place with a family atmosphere- delicious food. Would come back again and againread more

My husband and I had a memorable lunch at this welcoming and superb restaurant. It was our last…read moreday in Rome and since we wanted seafood, we thought that a Sardinian restaurant would be a good choice. Lucky us to have chosen Eleonora d'Arborea. Located in an outer neighborhood (you can take a bus from Pizazza Venezia to within a couple of blocks of the restaurant), we had a late reservation but entered to find the comfortable main rooms still active and lively. When our waiter realized we spoke English, he sought out the owner who helped us navigate the large menu of choices and with his encouragement, we made a meal of primarily the restaurant's starters. We had crudos and tartares, raw clams, and plates of fish and vegetables. The food was extraordinary. Probably the best seafood I've ever had, and I grew up on the New England coast and now live in NYC -- I think I know fish. We also enjoyed a delicious Sardinian wine and ended the meal with the owner's treat of two small glasses of a strawberry liqueur, house-made. Our only regret was that it was our last day in Rome and couldn't return to try more things on the menu. We appreciated the restaurant's friendliness, helpful service, and most of all, the superb fish and shellfish. If I can't travel to Sardinia, I can only hope to return soon to Rome so we can eat at Eleonara d'Arborea again.

My godchild recommended Osteria Barberini. Apparently a very trendy and very hard resturant to get…read moreinto so we made reservations about 2 months in advance. They are known for the best Truffle anything anywhere. lol. A little tricky to find and very small. Maybe 6 or 7 tables at most. I was surprised when I read the Yelp reviews that a few of my awesome Yelpers also dined here too and gave high marks so I was very excited to give them a try. After ordering some tasty vino we went the Focaccia with mozzarella, black truffle with a truffle cream sauce. The Focaccia was lite and a thin crust. Topped with some delicious mozzarella and black truffle made this appetizer and home run choice. After the Focaccia I decided to stay on theme and went with the Fettuccine al tartufo nero e porcini (fettuccine black truffle & porcini mushrooms). Holy cow, a delicious culinary delight. Some other hits of the table included the beef fillet with green pepper sauce & Digione mustard. Astice grigliato, verdure al vapore e maionese alla curcuma (Grilled lobster with steamed veggies in a mayonnaise turmeric sauce and a Lasagna, tartufo nero, funghi, mozzarella e grana (lasagna with blach truffle, mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese) All were just amazing. Impeccable service and an old world Italian charm decor made this a delightful experience.

Known for their truffle dishes, we decided to try the focaccia with truffles and it was a great…read morestart to the meal. It was a busy restaurant but we were also there right around the big holiday of Ferragosto but I would wager it was mostly tourists in the restaurant. Our pastas were great; we wanted to stick with the Roman pastas for our dinner. This was also a very convenient location.

Very quaint place with family running the floor.. had the sizzling beef & it was lovely. The fresh…read moregreen arugula salad was refreshing

Loved this sweet family restaurant. Fun atmosphere with great service. All the dishes we tried were…read moredelicious pizza, pasta and gnocchi. Mussels Marinara was fabulous as was the bottle of red wine. I would definitely recommend!

Would I come back here? Yes Would I recommend to friends and…read morefamily? Yes If you are looking for a sandwich in the testachio market then look no further. I eat a lot of sandwiches and hold high expectations. Mordi e Vai met those expectations. Food: 5/5: if you're are looking a sandwich that has few ingredients but is made to perfection then order to Allesso di Scottonia (no substitutions). The meat is tender and amazing. They have other options which I would love to try again in the future. Ambiance: 4/5: The testachio market is an open/semi-outdoor market where you can buy fruit/vegetables, deli meat, clothing/purses, specialty food/spices/goods, and try amazing food. It's not a huge market but it's worth doing a 30min stroll. Great spot to come to if the people you're with all want to eat something different. There is pasta, pizza, sandwiches, fruit, coffee, and more.

Grabbed a quick bite at the market and this sandwich did the job! Super authentic spot with…read moredelicious bread and filling (tomato, celery, beef). Would go back to try others! Very affordable as well!

A gem of an Osteria away from the tourist masses that I would highly recommend if you happen to be…read morenear the Trastavere neighborhood of Rome. I liked it so much though that I will make it a pilgrimage next time I am anywhere in the city. When I counted up the diners around me, I liked my odds for having an authentic experience. I was the only tourist in the place. It is tucked into a small plaza surrounded by residential buildings so you are unlikely to walk by this spot unless you are trying to navigate to it. The owner is an imposing large guy but immediately friendly and speaks good English. He welcomed me as a single walk-in and made sure that I received a good meal. I came here primarily because of 2 things that are Roman cuisine ingredients but not found on all area restaurant menus: Bottarga and Oxtails. I suspect that they may not be popular with foreign tourists so it is likely harder to find these items at restaurant spots closer to the tourist districts. Here, they were available daily and on point. Really great comfort foods for those in the know that like these kinds of flavor profiles and textures. I also enjoyed the small, intimate feel of the dining room with some interesting and quirky decor (a wooden tree grows in the room!) and the depth of the menu is outstanding. People around me ordered some grilled calamari, fresh fish dishes, and several types of pastas. All looked just as good as mine which gives me plenty of excuses to come back here again in the future. If I was staying another day, I would repeat this lunch visit tomorrow because yes, it was just that good!

This restaurant was recommended by a local. We were not disappointed. It was the first restaurant I…read morefound that had both of my favorite greens, escarole and cima di rapa. Their cacio e pepe was perfection, the service wonderful and there was great service. We ate outside, which was also lovely. I had oxtail rigatoni, which was so so good. A lovely spot for a great meal. We made reservations

Il Miraggio has all the makings to be a tourist trap, it's right by Trevi Fountain, and outside the…read morerestaurant, it has both English menus and people outside with the sole motivation of getting you inside, but this place isn't too bad, the food is far from the best in the city while certainly costing much more, but if you're looking for a quick bite to eat while seeing the sights, this place is OK and there's certainly far worse. I first visited this place back in 2015 when I visited Rome for the first time, and my experience was OK, I then decided to come back nine years later after hearing they continue to offer gluten-free options, due to having limited time before heading back to the Airport to find anything else. The gluten-free pizza base is quite good, it's a thin Roman-style base which was pretty tasty, on my recent visit I ordered a gluten-free Margherita pizza, and while the sauce/cheese didn't taste as good nor as fresh as others I've had, it was still pretty good. The staff seemed friendly enough however the place certainly didn't feel authentic, it is obviously aimed at tourists visiting the Fountain. Service was a little slow but I'd rather they take time to cook it with care, especially being gluten-free than rush the food and potentially make me sick or mess up the quality. 3* - OK, It wouldn't be my first choice to visit but is certainly a reasonable option if you have limited time and are willing to pay a little more than you would elsewhere for the convenience.

The food was great. Several people had Carbonara and said it was the best they ever had. The…read moreservice was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was relaxed and good for all ages. Will come back.

I ordered ravioli and was told they're out of ricotta to make the ravioli so I have to pick…read moresomething else. Fine, I ordered gnocchi which tasted good. Then I go to pay and I'm told the credit card machine is broken so it's cash only. Why wouldn't you tell people that as soon as they get there? Fortunately I had enough cash on me but other diners did not.

Loved it! Off the path of all the tourist, which was really nice. Intimate little restaurant with…read moredelicious options. I went with the fettuccini with lobster. Too good!!