We stumbled upon this GEM after stopping for a quick bite- we were the only Americans inside with all locals... we had the melon and prosciutto as an app, sea food medley pasta and the carbonara - be sure to stop here! They also have air conditioning! read more

Alessio - Carbonara - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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The service was ok but the food was actually very good and the pricing was great. We sat outside, downstairs so the ambience was nice but we were right next to the kitchen. The pasta Carbonara and fettuccine al ragu we're both delicious. The house red wine was deliciously priced, chilled and authentic. Would definitely come here again. read more

Culinary Tip #1 - when traveling in Italy DO NOT order the Rib Rye steak. Most uninspiring piece of meat in the history of mankind. My wife had the Lasagna and loved it. The wine list is good. I read so many good reviews but unfortunately mine is Not great. I should have stuck with a bowl of pasta but I was a little carbed out being here for a week. read more

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We discovered this authentic, cozy restaurant around the corner from our hotel. Descending the polished wood stairs from the loud, busy street, we found a dining room elegantly laid out, but still alive with a casual, welcoming atmosphere (due mostly to the outstanding & engaging staff). We've enjoyed great pizza in Rome, but we were ready for a fuller menu... and Alessio did not disappoint! Of course they do pizza, but SO much more! Frederico's wine recommendations were perfect, the food delicious, and the atmosphere was a fun mix of some locals and a wide range of travelers. Our Mozzarella & Parma Ham appetizer was excellent. My wife's grilled sea bass was perfectly prepared, and my Veal Saltimbocca was tender, tasty and one of the BEST I've had. Frederico customized one of their desert options to satisfy my bride's love of caramel... fantastic. A great final meal to finish our last night in Rome! read more

Had a fantastic lunch here with my wife esrlier today. I had the cacio e pepe which was delicious and she had fettuccini al Gricia which she loved. The waiter was incredible. Such a friendly and funny guy and recommended these two dishes to us. Thank you Federico! We had a liter of the house red which was really good and rounded it all off with a nutella / pistachio tiramisu also delicious! We may go back tomorrow.. Thanks again Federico! read more

The food is sooo delicious!!! I had the ravioli and then came again for dinner to try their pizza. The service is super nice and very helpful when you needed advice or help with your order Definitely try to pay a visit when you're in Rome! read more

First time in Italy and this was the first restaurant I had the privilege of eating at. Everything was simply amazing from the Caprise, to the Lasagna, to the Tiramisu, to the Cappuccino. I ate at another restaurant he 2nd night and headed back on my 3rd night. You will not be disappointed. Viva La Roma! read more

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Alessio was just around the corner from our hotel, and we saw that it was highly rated on Yelp so we thought we'd give them a try. We were so glad we did! It's a charming little space with friendly and attentive waitstaff. We didn't have a reservation, but we got there early enough and there was no wait, so they were able to seat us right away. By the time we left, there was a long line. We ended up liking the food and atmosphere at Alessio so much that we ended up coming back two nights in a row. On the first night, my husband had the lasagna and I had the prawn risotto. They were both delicious. The next evening, I had the seafood pasta with clams, mushrooms, and tomatoes, and my husband had the steak with creamy peppercorn sauce with a side of broccoli steamed then sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and red peppers. Both dishes were wonderful! But the stars of the show were what we had for dessert. My husband had the tiramisu (very good) and I had the panna cotta with berry sauce. Oh. My. Gosh! It was the BEST PANNA COTTA I had ever had in my entire life. I literally had to eat it with my eyes closed so I could savor every last morsel and concentrate on its delicious flavor and perfectly light and creamy texture. I could've licked the plate clean. Had we not had to leave Rome the next day, I would've been right back at Alessio ready to order four servings of panna cotta just for myself! So delectable! Highly recommend the panna cotta! And to top it all off, they give you two shots of limoncellos when they bring you the bill. Yum! read more

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This place was a block from our hotel. Really, I tend to overlook what's right in my neighborhood. This was small a quaint. The wait staff all men were very busy, but accommodating. We didn't have a reservation, but my observation was arrive just before 7pm and you have a good shot at getting into most places in Rome. But, at 730p its game on. The place is filled. The food... we had muscles and clams for our first course. I had sword fish )the special) and my wife had pasta with a special cheese and bacon. We would definitely be repeat customers. Great service and great food. read more

I hate to give this place three stars because the food was very good. The service was welcoming and attentive and very friendly to English speakers. However, I had read one other review that complained about charging for bread that was not ordered. I have lived in Europe (including Italy) before, and while I recognize the cultures are different, many restaurants do in fact bring you a basket of bread free of charge. The waiter took our drink order (where of course you have to pay for water, but that is in place of no service charge). He then brought us our water and a basket of bread. Three. Pieces. Of. Bread. We definitely did not order it and it was placed on the middle of our small table without a word. We were then charged 2€ at the end of our meal for that bread. I think it gets by on charging tourists for bread because they are too uncomfortable to argue with the charge. It is not worth 2€ to have to make a scene at a restaurant. If not for that, definitely would have been four stars. read more

Very small and cozy restaurant, very accommodating for non Italian speakers. The foods are good but not great, there are better restaurants around. Sauté mussels and clams - it came in a small wok with toasted bread for dipping in the broth. The mussels and clams are very fresh, the broth was a little salty but very good with bread Al Prosciutto pizza - it's basically a cheese pizza with prosciutto on top, very ordinary and non-impressive Rib Eye Steak (daily special) - came in a sizzling cast iron pan with potatoes. Since it's a sizzling cast iron pan the steak kept cooking so half way through the meal the meat became tough and hard to chew Tiramisu - it's good but very standard like everywhere else read more

Food was amazing Service was superb Bathroom was a little tricky - got locked inside for 5 min. Grilled sea bass was so delicious! Peppercorn steak was very good as well. Definitely try this place. A hidden gem for sure. read more

Make a reservation for dinner as it gets busy after 7:30. You may have to wait for a table. This restaurant seemed to be filled with tourists when we arrived. You won't find many locals here. They have a large menu- started with the Roman artichokes, which are absolutely delicious! I had a scampi risotto, which was surprisingly really tasty. They give a large portion for the price but it's extremely heavy so I couldn't even finish it. There were 2 little scampi that I found in it- and maybe some crab legs for flavor but there wasn't actually any meat to eat. Husband enjoyed his Gricia pasta. The owner who seated us wasn't particularly friendly and failed to tell us the specials even though we heard him going around telling every one else. The other waiter who came around later that night and gave us the bill was more friendly and even gave us limoncello as a thank you. I'd definitely come back for that risotto! read more

The service is amazing. The food is on another level, totally delish!!! Everything you order is very well prepared and presented. This place is a must stop while in Rome. BTW, their desserts are to DIE FOR!!! Yummy. read more

Lovely meal, friendly and knowledgable waiter and nice environment. I understand why there was a constant line of patrons waiting to get a table Come early or make a reservation Also has an excellent wine list representative of the best from the superior wine regions of Italy Highly recommended. Our meal: Selection of cheeses Marinated salmon in Orange, mint and olive oil A pizza with olives, egg, porcini, artichoke Bottle of vin noble de Montipulchinano Antiprotons Bravo read more

Alessio - Antipasto - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

1st night Roma. Our hotel recommended your restaurant. Everyone was friendly and we were seated right away. We received some bread to start. We ordered and appetizer of Priscuttio and Mozzarella. Very good. Our main courses were Ravioli and Sea Bass which was de boned table side. Delicious. We decide to not get desert and before receiving the check, they brought out some lemon Gelato with a strawberrie garnish for the kids and a shot of limoncello for us. The perfect touch to end the dinner. Thanks read more

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Went here for NYE dinner. The food was amazing! The service was great and the owner was awesome! You feel like family when eating here! read more

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Had the veal dish it was good! Different. I wasn't sure what I was expecting to begin with lol the tiramisu was delish read more

Alessio - Veal dish - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

A little bit late on this review but I have to say that this was my favorite restaurant during my 3 day stay in Rome. It was walking distance from my hotel and termini station. I went once for dinner and one for lunch, both times exceeded my expectations. The first time I went for dinner, I came in a little bit earlier and was seated right away. The menu was translated into English so it was very easy to understand the dishes. I ordered fiori di zucca which is a fried zucchini flower and gnocchi with zucchini flower with shrimp. The fiori di zucca was a great little appetizer fried perfectly and the shrimp gnocchi was to die for. The gnocchi was so fresh and the sauce was just spectacular. I came back two days later for my last meal in Rome and had the prosciutto and melon, creamy prawns risotto, and strawberry tiramisu. The creamy prawns risotto was amazing, super creamy and flavorful but very filling at the same time. The servers here were extremely nice and even offered to hold my carry on for me as I had an hour to spare before my train left. Only down side I would say is that they don't have wifi and your phone may not receive any service. But if you're deciding if you should eat here or not, it is definitely worth it. read more

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Federico gave us amazing service!! Mama is happy! My daughter and I observed him go out of his way to make the customers at each table feel welcome by saying something to them in their native language (we observed English, Korean, Japanese, German and Deutsch). The food was very good and his suggestions were right on. Pastas were fresh and the rib eye was very flavorful. The panna cotta with wild berries was very good and the tiramisu was just ok. read more

Outstanding food, great outdoor patio setting off the street, very nice staff and very reasonable prices. My wife and I loved it. read more

I don't think I had a bad meal in Italy, and Alessio was no different! My friend and I were hungry, but wanted a nice meal for our last night in Rome. We ended up walking about 30 minutes to Alessio. When we arrived, we didn't have reservations and this place was PACKED on a Sunday night. They told us it will be around 20 minutes wait, and we were skeptical, but decided to wait and lo and behold, 20 minutes later we were seated and had menus in our hands. This was in the basement level of the building, but you would never know that with the lighting and bright decor. Someone else mentioned a steep flight of stairs - it was a long flight of stairs, but not too steep. And trust me, I've been on much steeper stairs to go into a restaurant in NYC. It felt like a really bright cavern/wine cellar, and I really enjoyed dining here. There were a lot of English speakers in this restaurant, but that didn't deter us. The food looked delicious!! We wanted to order everything on the menu! Eventually we decided and ordered: Pasta with clams and mushrooms Cacio e pepe Steak (to share)! Tiramisu We didn't want to over order, but we saw several tables sharing the steak and it smelled and looked so delicious, we caved. It was definitely the right decision! The food was so delicious and amazing, so there really was nothing to complain about. The only thing was, when we were being served, the server dropped the plate too low and spilled 1/4 of the pasta dish on the table. Without saying anything (not even an apology), he walked away with the dish into the kitchen (presumably to remake the dish). I am left with spilled pasta ALL over my side of the table. Not one person came to clean it, or checked up on that. So, eventually, after about 10 minutes, I took a napkin and brushed it onto a small plate and asked them to take it away. A minute later, another waiter came out with a *new* dish, which looked similar portioned as the dish that spilled over. I don't think they made a new dish at all. Other than that mishap, it would have been a perfect meal. It was a bummer that that experience tainted the evening for us (as it was perceived as quite rude), but I can't knock the food for that! I still highly recommend Alessio, and next time I am in Rome, I will definitely stop by again! read more

Wonderful dinner at Alessio. We did not make a reservation for a Thursday night around 8PM, but after about a 20 minute wait we were seated and far from disappointed. We started with a Caprese salad and the first thing we noticed was that the mozzarella was both house made and made that day. So very soft, moist, and melt in your mouth worthy. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe. We shared this with their bread and balsamic as we sipped their house wine. Also delicious. For dinner, we shared the sea bass and prawn risotto. The sea bass was perfectly cocked and complemented the risotto well. I was surprised that only one prawn came atop the dish; however, after my first bite quickly learned that the prawn was not the star of the dish, but rather the flavor. You could tell that they boiled the prawn shells especially for this dish, creating a prawn stock for cooking the risotto. The service was excellent and the experience an excellent begging to our weeklong Roman trip. read more

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Another great yelp find so I will definitely share the recommendations from fellow yelpers ! Very close to train station and near Marriott autograph hotel Pallazzo Naiadi - down some steps to a courtyard be greeted by attentive waiters - very reasonable prices and a pizza or pasta is a good meal - pasta was delicious and for €6 1/2 liter of house wine a hit ! Definitely recommended ! read more

We dropped this place on our last night in Rome after seeing the rave reviews. While the food was decent, the service was horrible. We waited over 30 minutes to have our orders taken, by the time we got the food, we were just hungry and angry. read more

Alessio - #1 pasta on their menu - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We had one night in Rome, and after wandering the streets looking for a dinner spot, we settled on Alessio. Absolutely everything we ordered here was delicious. We came in 45 minutes before closing on a Saturday night without any reservation. They seated us swiftly and immediately brought over water, bread, and the liter of the house white wine we requested (definitely recommend getting the wine!). I wanted to try out the cacio e pepe, and my boyfriend ordered the gnocchi. Both were so amazing we kept switching our plates, unable to decide which was more delicious. A nice little surprise was the on-the-house shot of limoncello we were served after dinner. The waiters were so friendly, the food was spectacular: we definitely know where we will be coming back on our next trip to Rome. read more

The service at alessio is par excellence. Our server gave us great suggestions on the food the came out to be delicious.

Not sure what I expected near Termini, but it was definitely not met here. Within a minute of walking down the steps into the courtyard, we could tell the service was going to be lacking - asking to dine here was met with a curt response with an impatient face. After we finally sat down at a table that was open all along, the wait for the menu began - after about ten minutes, simply asking if we can see a menu was met with another snappy excuse. I ordered pasta with sea food. The course arrived in a reasonable amount of time. To their credit, the pasta was well done (sauce done right with flavorful herbs and tomatoes, hardness almost perfectly al dente), and the seafood that came on it was tasty (pretty fresh and cooked right). If the service hadn't be such a distraction, the food itself would've been worth 3 yelp stars (average or at par with any restaurant that remotely respects its pasta). Bottom line: if you must dine in this area and don't mind dealing with the staff, this is not a bad choice. PS, it's worth noting that we did not ask for bread, but received a basket of bland bread and was charged for it. At no time was this mentioned except on the bill. It was only 2 euro but the behavior is apt to be described "tourist trap". read more

Alessio - Pasta with mixed seafood - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This place was fantastic!!! We were seated quickly and although the service was a little slow the food was worth the wait. We started with the steamed muscles and they came in this unreal butter garlic sauce. I got the lasagna and it changed my outlook on the dish. My mother got a simple pasta with marinara sauce which she thoroughly enjoyed as well. If you are by the Termini definitely eat here. read more

Alessio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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We love Alessio and the men who serve there. Make sure to try the Fioranello wine. It's local and outstanding. Thank you, Alessio and company, for making our ten year anniversary trip in Rome special. read more

Alessio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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2.5 stars Alessio was within walking distance to our hotel (St. Regis) and it had great reviews on Yelp. My table of three ordered pizza, fish, pasta and a bottle of white. All our dishes were good, but not great. There was a very very weird exchange at the end of our meal while cashing out. The waiter asked if we wanted to leave tip on the card. He said "oh this is how we do it in Italy." We were caught off guard. I thought tip was an "American" concept? This was the ONLY business that specifically asked for gratuity. I found it tacky and shady. There were three tables around us, all paid by card and none were asked this question. I later read on another site that they too were asked to leave tip. I'm sure not all wait staff at Alessio's do this, but these are the types of places you want to avoid as a tourist. I recommend going to Osteria Quarantaquattro for dinner instead. I loved the ambiance, walkable from St. Regis, and the wait staff was excellent! read more

Well. I really don't know where to begin. I've read a lot of good things about this place, and was really hopeful. Sadly, they broke my heart with the mediocre service and food they served. First of all - I'm allergic to gluten, and during my two and a half week stay in Italy this summer, I have never once been greeted with the stupidity and arrogance this place showed me because of my allergy. I was simply told that they had neither pasta or pizza gluten free (which, for real, almost ALL restaurants in Italy have either one of even though it doesn't says so in the menu). Further they didn't even bother to tell me what was gluten free or show me in the menu. So I asked about the risotto with truffle and porcini and was told that it was all right for me. Great. But then the stupidity continued. The waiters are really busy at this place, and somehow they even forgot to ask us about drinks. Then we waited - at least for thirty minutes, without no apology or sincerity at all. Two minutes before the food arrived, we were told that "it is coming guys", before the waiter just hushed along between the tables. Then the food arrived and I though - at last! But I was fooled. The risotto was NO risotto at all, and I actually don't know how to describe it properly. The meal consisted of overcooked, normal, boring rice, some sauce and some chunks of mushroom. The whole thing was just floating around on my plate. Consistency was absent. Also, it had virtually no taste at all. I had to add a lot of salt (and I haven't even used salt ONCE in Italy before this) to make it edible. My friend got undercooked pasta (after thirty minutes???!) and the third in our dining party a mediocre but all right lasagna. Oh my god. read more

Alessio - Quite boring and bland risotto, after I tried to make it better with some olive oil. Still taste NOTHING. Not impressed. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

No reservation on New Years Day? No way, right? Wrong...these awesome folks found the perfect table for us and were happy to do it, no problem. Handmade pasta with bacon (no dried commercial stuff here) that was perfectly done, veal in white wine sauce, fried calamari. Finished with tiramisu and two cappuccino...oh, and a shot of limoncello..this was the highlight meal of our short trip to Rome. Walked by the first night we were in town and peeked in downstairs and saw a well lit, clean and bright cozy interior. We should have stopped right there and then, because had we done so, we would have eaten here every day. Great staff. Professional, welcoming, warm, accommodating...even silly tourists like us. But even better? Best food we found in Rome. Do it...just do it. read more

Alessio's good reviews on Yelp seem to have made it a bit of a magnet for Americans, but it didn't disappoint. Staff were friendly and speak excellent English. We shared the bresaolo (ok, but pretty standard), the t-bone with potatoes (very good), and the bucatini al'amatriciana (outstanding). We were lucky to get in with only about a 10 minute wait on a Saturday evening, but I think reservations are probably wise. read more

This was my second visit to this little gem within six months..it's a must do when we visit Rome. Service is professional and good humored, the location is favorable and there are both inside and outside dining areas..prices are extremely reasonable s it's a more casual atmosphere. So...the food...outstanding!!! Our party of four had the artichokes as starter, then various pasta and seafood dishes.The Cacia e Pepe pasta was perfect..homemade and al dente. Highly recommend this lovely little restaurant. read more

Alessio - Artichoke and Cacia e Pepe - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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If you have plenty of time and don't mind waiting, you found your place here. We were seated at 8:10 and our first course came at 9:30. And, it was only cold cut and cheese and a calamari and shrimp appetizer. Then, waited for another 35 mins before our main dishes showed up. We ordered a grilled sea bream but they did fry instead. A lonely fillet with tons of bones and no flavor, A seafood pasta, the first messed up pasta in Italy. It was so over cooked, it is pathetic. The shellfish usually is very fresh in Italy but this one has no taste of ocean or land. Just plasticky. The sauce was fine but not enough to save the meal. Then, we had the T-bone. OMG, a big piece of chewing gum. See photo. Don't waste your time, go somewhere else. The only 1 Star is for the service. Although rough around the edge, they were responsive. The bill came at €120 including a bottle of Chardonnay. read more

Alessio - Our "chewing gum T-bone". - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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This was my worst meal in all of Italy - and I was there for 2 weeks. My steak was overly salty and over cooked - when I brought this to the server's attention they did NOTHING to make up for it. Don't believe the hype of this place - the food in general was mediocre. Pizza, gnocci, and some other items we had were not good. My family would agree that this was also a disappointing meal. read more

Best meal that I had in Rome! I was only there for 3 nights, and I think we were lucky to find this spot via Yelp. We had the spicy salami pizza and the 4 cheese pizza and both were so good. The service was also very good! I would recommend this place for some tasty food in Rome! read more

Alessio - Out of the pizza I've had here in Rome; this spicy salami was the best one by far!! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

my husband and I had a wonderful time here !! the food was amazing and the service was the same!! the owner and the wait staff were extremely friendly and so helpful. the best meal we had in Rome. I would recommend it highly !! read more

Alessio - My husband and I had the best dinner and experience here tonight the service and food was incredible fresh and hot and delicious best meal - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

After two high priced mediocre meals in Rome we yelped and found Alessio and are we glad we did !! Friendly, helpful staff, well prepared meals and nice wine selection... We were so happy after dinner we booked the next night. Well done guys !! read more