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The Boss and I spent the day walking Rome and taking in the sights and by the time we were ready to dine, we were done with the heat, the noise and the hustle of the city. We wanted a quiet dinner and Alessio Ristorante delivered. We were drawn in by the sunken dining area, as though transported to a cool, quiet yet cozy dining room away from the city. We were seated and brought bread and water and given space to decide on drinks. When communicating our drink choices, we were informed of the evening dinner special and decided to take them up on the offer. We started our meal with a ricotta and basil ravioli with a rich, fresh tomato sauce and followed it with the catch of the day, a beautiful sea bass. As we sipped our drinks, The Boss a Bellini, me a Hugo Spritz, we were presented with the whole baked sea bass to view and approve. It was then whisked away and plated with sliced, braised potatoes and cherry tomatoes with rosemary and onion. By far, the bass was the freshest most flavorful, moist fish I have ever consumed. As though it brought the Mediterranean Sea with it to the table. When finished, we enjoyed a limoncello apéritif, and left happy, full and feeling as though we had really experienced an authentic Italian meal. Grazie mille, Alessio. Eccellente.
As many yelpers rated them at 4 stars really hit the mark even though easily a 5 star rating! Service was adequate but could tell a sense of urgency on the wait staff to turn table over quickly...but food was excellent! My pasta was excellent here. And while the calamari & shrimp dish was acceptable, i've had better in Torino last year so expectation was high. Nice outdoor seating at 7pm and there were other similar restaurants all packed just after 7p. Surprised that my Alfredo had ragu styled meat on top vs chicken but actually made it flavorful! I drank practically whole bottle of Panna aqua because of the heat all day at 96 degrees! Hubby had a Tuscan wine and an old fashioned cocktail which helped refreshed him! Overall a great option in between our hotel and Termini area!
We went to Alessio after looking for a good restaurant within walking distance of our hotel. We called for a reservation for outdoor seating, and when we got there, they accommodated us at a table for 7 outside. Since for a few of us, it was our last night in Italy, we were looking for a few traditional meals and Alessio delivered! We enjoyed their Insalata Mista, Fritto Mista, Carbonara, Fettuccini Ragu (AMAZING!), Risotto Scampi, Lasagna, and Cacio e Pepe. Everything was EXCELLENT and we sent my daughter and her new husband there the next week after their honeymoon in Sardinia. A truly wonderful experience!
My daughter found Alessio for our final dinner in Italy. We had a memorable meal there! The staff was helpful. The restaurant was bright and comfortable. I had a very nice seafood salad with oranges and olives. Truly vibrant flavors. I shared some of the cheese platter that we had for the table, also quite good. I really enjoyed their cacio e pepe, not overly peppery but certainly well crafted.
This is an authentic Italian meal. Our waiter's English was not the best. The salad was a good size. In Italy, it appears that healthy food is a must. Ordering a Caesar salad will get you a salad with a choice of olive oil or vinegar for dressings. No American Caesar salad dressing here. Healthy! I wanted the ravioli special without the artichokes, but I couldn't convey that to my waiter, so I keep the artichokes. I should never have removed them. My chicken with tomato sauce was not boneless chicken. It tasted good, but I had to remove some bones. My wife had the lamb with potatoes. The potatoes were great. The lamb was a little tough. It was a bigger portion than what I had yesterday. I think my wife may have asked it to be cooked a little more well (which would make it tough). The bathrooms were individual coed. One bathroom door to 4 individual toilets with their own sink. The service was fine. The place looked of hardwood and shine.
AWARENESS: Walking around the Monti area near our hotel in Rome, the wife and I happened upon this gem of a restaurant. NARRATIVE: Hosting both outdoor and indoor seating (indoor seating has air), this place will not disappoint. Because the weather outside was a balmy 104 degrees. The wife and I decided to dine indoors. Once seated, out sever handed us menus and explained the specials for the day. Starting with both sparkling and plain waters, we also asked for a liter of their red house wine (wine was only 12 euros). We also decided on our meals. I headed straight for the primi piatti (first course) and secndi piatti (main course) meals, deciding to skip the antipasti, contorni (sides) and dolci (desserts). My first course (pasta) was the Fettuccine Ragu with mushrooms and I went with the Veal Saltimbocca for my main course. Absolutely amazing stuff! SCENE: Located on the corners of Via Del Viminale and Via Principe Amedeo in the Monti area of Rome, Alessio Ristorante is a must stop to eat place if your near either the Colosseum or the Roma Termini train station. Both places are within walking distance from Alessio's. RECOMMENDATION(S): My only comment is: When in Rome....
We came here to eat based on high Yelp reviews but were disappointed in its authenticity after eating here. Seating/location: indoors and outdoors, but we sat outside. Before even realizing this was a restaurant, the waiters already are asking you if you want a table for two. Of course we were looking for this restaurant based on our research, but seeing how over eager they were to seat you led us to believe this was a tourist trap. It's also very close to the local train station, so if you're sitting outside, be prepared to witness a bunch of people walking by with their suitcases. Staff: friendly. The ones that dealt with us kept their distance, and respected our space. There was one waiter serving the table next to us that was quite over friendly and obnoxious. After taking their orders, the one waiter challenged them to get a different drink/meal he recommended which they obliged to but then once the meal came out they were confused with the dish they received. It was awkward to witness. Separately and not an issue, but I did notice that all but one waiter appeared to be of Italian descent, which has me wondering about the restaurant's authenticity in terms of the quality of the food. Service was quick though and we were seated quickly with no reservation. Food: - bruschetta al pomodoro: bread was not very toasty and the there were no greens. We've had better at other Italian restaurants outside of Italy. - prosciutto e melone: the meat was good. The melons were slices and not balls/chunks which I found interesting since you had to cut with a fork and knife instead of doing one bite (not sure which one is the more authentic style). The melons were strangely very orange almost to the point of being food colored. - rigatoni alla carbonara: my BF got this and thought it was okay. We had other carbonara during the trip and he wouldn't necessarily come back to alessio and get this. If you want good carbonara, go somewhere else! - tonnarelli ai frutti di mare: I wasn't really impressed with the starters so was nervous about my entree. I was pleasantly surprised. I've never had this type/cut of pasta before, but I learned it's one of my favorites now! It's like a udon styled pasta. The sauce was phenomenal and light with some great seafood options mixed in. It was the perfect portion and I would go back to this place solely for this dish! Overall, we give this place a 3. There were some good dishes, but really inconsistent. We've had better options at other places. If you need to eat and don't have a reservation, come here. It'll do the trick, but won't be your best meal while in Rome.
Simply delicious! Great price point too! I read the reviews and decided this is where we would get dinner. Started with the bruschetta trio and it was delectable! I got the Rigatoni Carbonara and my brother got some sort of pasta with meat sauce, it was the Special. We had the fried calamari and shrimp too! When the meal was complete, they brought us a shot of Lemoncello. It was very strong! Highly recommend!
8 years ago
Alessio was super close to our hotel so we thought we'd give it a try. Boy are we glad we did. We started with a seafood salad...super light and full of great flavors. We split a whole sea bass that came along side of roasted potatoes. Who knew fish could be so filling? The tiramisu was authentic and fluffy...pretty close to perfect. read more
6 years ago
Best recommendation we got from our friends, they did not lie when they said this would be the best restraunt you will eat at while being in Rome read more
Our best meal in Italy. Delicious fresh mozzarella with prosciutto di parma, an incredibly flavorful margherita pizza, a fried calamari so tasty it didn't come with sauce (but we ordered it anyway, just in case). Service, wine, and atmosphere were all excellent. Highly recommend. read more
Our favorite restaurant in Rome. It is set down a flight of stairs from the street level. If we lived in Rome nearby, this would be a once every week to once every two weeks stop. (we cook a lot at home). Atmosphere: quiet, mostly tables. Friendly patrons. You could have an intimate conversation with your table or politely talk across tables to other guests. We came here twice during our 5 days in Rome. The first time, I was hesitant not knowing what to expect, then I settled in for a good time. The second time, like coming back to old friends. I walked in with a smile. Staff: The staff is just perfect. Recommended some wine. Answered our questions about different plates. Food: Since we had been walking about 5-6 miles a day for the past two weeks in Italy, I consumed a bit of pasta. I'm more partial to a tomato base pasta than a cream or pesto. Their's here were excellent. The bruschetta was pretty good. The wine perfect. Tiramisu for dessert. Price: reasonable for Rome. It didn't break the wallet. Go back: when in Rome, yes. read more
7 years ago
Downstairs outdoor restaurant with good food a d Service. Went here 2 days ago while in Rome and was satisfied. The Gnocchi with asparagus was fabulous and my Calamari was cooked just right. If I do go back to Rome, I will try to visit there. The bonus of this place is that it's right near the Parim hotel and near the Roma Termini Train Station if you are close to there at any point. Oh, they also have one of the best Balsamico Vinegars you will probably ever have. read more
My boyfriend and I enjoyed dinner at Alessio for our last night in Rome. We came within the hour it opened and we did not have to wait for a table. I highly suggest that you make a reservation here so it saves you the time and trip. Staff at Alessio was amazing. They were able to speak English, so that is always appreciated. They were able to make some suggestions since it was our first time here. We ordered the charcuterie and cheese, cacio de pepe, and lamb. Everything was delicious! I really loved the charcuterie and cheese. read more
So good our first night, we had dinner at Alessio again our last night in Rome. Don't risk getting turned away. Make a reservation. There are 3 different rooms in this rustic, charming and super neat restaurant. There is also an option of dining outside in the narrow back alley. Prices are super reasonable. The all male staff are dressed relaxed-casual but work hard to keep it all moving smooth and seamless. They're also quite friendly. Enjoyed a fresh seafood salad the first night and a tasty trio of fried cod, artichoke and squash blossom the last night. Went with a satisfying plate of rigatoni carbona the first night and split the grilled steak with veggies and roasted potatoes on the second night. Also had an incredible lasagne with crispy cooked edges and a luscious, pillow soft filling the second night as a primi. read more
8 years ago
Searched for a restaurant around the Roma Termini! Stumbled upon Alessio and we found a winner! Great service, excellent atmosphere and fantastic food! Thank to Federico JR! The other reviews were not wrong! BTW, a great value too! Definitely put it on your list if you are in the Termini area and want a great meal at a reasonable price. read more
11 years ago
I am so confused. Every place I've tried in Italy feels like the best pasta I've ever had at that moment. I tried a few places with seafood pasta in Vernazza and thought, wow! They really load it up with clams and muscles. So it must be worthy a perfect 5 stars. Although Alessio doesn't "load up" their pasta with clams, the love and care that goes into their perfectly al dente hand made pasta and their delicious sauce makes this pasta the absolute best! In fact, it's so good that I'm going back again tonight. Also tried a glass of their house white wine. In my honest opinion, it's just ok. Nothing great. The server also gave my boyfriend and I both a shot of limoncello. It was very strong. We both felt a little tipsy leaving the restaurant. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Would I recommend this place? Yes First, there is seating both indoor and outside. I believe for busy nights indoor is reserved for those who made reservations. Second the menu posted on their site might be outdated as it is slightly different. Wife and I sat outdoors and had the fettuccine w/ragu and lasagna. Both were delicious. Fettuccine was meaty, tastes "homemade", sauce flavorful. Lasagna was delicious as well, and surprisingly seemed "light". We ended dinner with a strawberry tiramisu, which wasn't bad. Service - great! Food - great! read more
Alessio was around the corner from our hotel, so we decided to try it after reading Yelp reviews of course. It's close to Termini and easy to miss among all of the restaurants in this touristy area. You can dine outside or inside by going down the stairs. The menu does have English translations. Food: -Veal piccata: You get 3 pieces of very tender veal, and the sauce had a good lemon kick to it! -Prawn risotto: I was most excited about this dish, and it is very good, but it could've used less salt. I was getting pretty thirsty be the end of the dish. -Lasagna: This was also good, but not great. Service: -The waiters spoke English. They were friendly and fun to talk to! Overall, this is a solid restaurant serving above average food with reasonable prices among a very touristy area. Give it a try if you're around! read more
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This is the best meal we have had in Rome so far! It is me and my husband's first time in Rome (part of our honeymoon!) and we went to Alessio because it's right down the street from the hotel. We would recommend this place to anyone. The T-bone steak and potatoes were fabulous, and so was the artichokes. The house red (wine) was delicious, and the wait staff was extremely friendly even though we speak about 10 words of Italian. I highly recommend this place! read more
Great place near Termini station. We enjoyed clams, pasta & pizza while waiting for our train. Oh, and a great local draft beer, and the bread was very tasty, and and we joked with the waiter who also spoke Mandarin, and we tried their desserts of the day. Hey, why don't all places have desserts of the day? They had either chocolate or strawberry mousse-parfait-'tiramisu' type desserts, and the chocolate was sublime. Who cares about leftovers soup when you can have a special dessert? The noodles and pizza were obviously homemade. I think I finally understand that the goal is to have the tomato sauce very tangy to bring a strong flavor to the noodles or pizza. Thin crust and freshly twisted pasta, of course, have just the right balance of salt oil and spices. Americans just do it wrong with huge cake thick stale tasteless crusts and years old dried soulless noodles hopelessly overcooked. This place reminded me of my first "real" Italian meal in the North End of Boston decades ago. And naturally, they gave me a shot of their local sweet liquor to finish lunch. Ah, almost 5 stars, but the food is not quite there for my picky palette. :) read more
10 years ago
Ravioli with spinach and ricotta was very fresh. Penne Arrabiata loved the sauce, it was a bit spicy with red flakes, but perfectly spiced! Bruschetta with tomato was okay, they burnt our toast it was hard to eat it. And had burnt flavor. Complimentary Bread was okay, so we asked for olive oil and balsamic and it was much better! Crime brûlée- vanilla flavor!- was pretty good , it tastes like French vanilla ice cream! Good customer service , small place, hot in the back and finally in the end of our visit they turned on the fan and it was much cooler. They also gave us free shots of lemoncello which was nice of them. (late post - from July 2015) read more
8 years ago
Great service and amazing food! I had a bruschetta, ricotta and spinach ravioli and the sea bass. The ravioli was the best I have had in Rome and the sea bass was fried and had a delicious olive oil and parsley sauce on it. I would definitely recommend this place!! read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Great food! Authentic experience, reasonable pricing! Would come again but we leave tomorrow. Overall great place read more
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7 years ago
Highly recommended. Best seafood spaghetti I've ever had in Italy. Even bread is so delicious. Services are also excellent! I wish to come back again but it was my last lunch in Rome. read more
8 years ago
Very good food! Service was okay not amazing but everyone was very nice! The house wine is delicious! The steak special was amazing and the risotto was very good! I would recommend coming here for dinner but ask for the outside area. It was much more romantic. read more
8 years ago
May 14, 2018- we happened upon this wonderful restaurant on our trip to Rome. It was around the block from our hotel so very convenient. The service was outstanding as well as the food and wine! It was so good that we dined there a second night in a row. read more
8 years ago
The highlight of our dining experience in Rome. The Risotto Alla Crema Scampi was the best risotto I've ever eaten. The strawberry tiramisu is also delicious. My only regret is that we didn't find this restaurant before our last night. read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
This restaurant is one of the better restaurant that we tried while staying in Rome. This restaurant has both an out door, plus in door seating. The service is top notch. It is highly recommended that you get a reservation to this restaurant. We elected to sit inside, because outside was a little to breezy for us. From the Termini station that was about a 10-15 walk. We ordered a seafood pasta, the pasta was quite under-cooked, but the seafood was really fresh. The portion was quite small. The next item we ordered was the rocket salad, which meant that instead of romaine lettuce you get arugula. It was hard to eat for me because arugula was quite bitter if it doesn't have the other vegetables to balance out the bitterness. Lastly, I ordered the Charcutterie plate which had a lot of meat and cheese, but it doesn't come with bread. If you want bread, you must pay extra for it. read more
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Nice restaurant, however upon arriving we discovered it was very touristy. However the staff was very welcoming and the food was really good. My mom had the tuna steak and it was delicious and very fresh. I had the risotto and it was cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly. read more
8 years ago
This restaurant was recommended by a friend, and he did not disappoint! The food was excellent! We had the steak and fish dinner specials. Every dish was plentiful and the waiter even made a show on presenting the fish. Not to mention that the seafood appetizer was beautifully laid out and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was wonderful and we would definitely come back if we are in the area again. read more
10 years ago
It is appropriate in Rome that you either eat outside, or in a catacomb-like basement. Well, the Alessio is the latter, in an unglamorous part of the city near the Termini. Despite the passing tourist traffic, this does get local patrons as well - always a good sign. The pasta dishes are superb, and the steak-on-a-sizzling-platter very good. Good pane, decent wine selection, and a range of desserts that look made in-house (but avoided this time for lack of capacity). This is the perfect way to end a holiday in Rome: meal at the Alessio, then two blocks' walk to the Termini to catch the train to Fiumicino; this avoiding any airport or airplane food altogether. read more
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