We had pizza here for lunch and dinner on our first day. Being from America the pizza is a pleasant taste of real Italian pizza...the dough is fresh, thin with no oil. The bread basket that they bring out is not free. They charge 2 euros for it. Also, you can do pizza take out from The restaurant even though it says on yelp that they don't. The service was fast and quick! read more

This was by far the best place we ate at during our week in Rome within a few blocks of Termini. There are a lot of inferior options nearby, but don't let the fact that this place is in a basement scare you. The service was outstanding by Roman standards. The entire staff was smiling and helpful. They even recognized us when we went back for dinner the next day. The food was outstanding. The lasagna was what brought us back, but the risotto was delicious as well. The prices were fair as well. In this area, it's by far the best value for the quality of food you're getting. The fact that there are multiple reviewers, myself included, that went back again on a vacation tells you all you need to know. read more

Everything here is average. the pizza is average and the pasta is average. The service is not very good here either. That also charge you for everything. Water, hot water, and bread. Most other restaurants those things are free. The restaurant did look nice though. Would not recommend if you are coming to Rome for only a few days. read more

Good meal and wonderful experience! Started with big bowl of clams/mussels shrimp in garlic/wine. Plus tomato with motz. and basil. Good wine at reasonable price. Mains were veal saltimbocca(needed more sage), carbonara( ok- not really a creamy bacon, egg yolk, cheese sauce), and ravioli for our party of 3. Tiramisu was quite good, and limoncello shot at end was bonus. Waitstaff was wonderful- very good english, and played opposite our humor in equal measure. We might well go back there for our last dinner in Rome. read more

My daughter and I visited this place during week of December 10, 2016. I highly recommend reservations as they get really full. The staff is very friendly, professional and they speak fluent English. The atmosphere is great and warm. The night we were there, the restaurant was quite full and the service never faltered. I had the seafood pasta and my daughter the ragú pasta. Hers was a lot better. Mine was good but very salty. I came to learn that it's pretty typical in Rome to add a lot salt to dishes which may surprise some of us in the US. Other dishes being served looked great and if we had more time in Rome, I would consider going back. Prices aren't too bad. Happy eating! read more

Amazing service. Great food. Lasagna was bomb had to steal some off girlfriend plate.

They refuse to serve us desserts and drinks. They want customers for food on top. It was 10:30 pm and the restaurant was half empty. The cashier was so rude and impolite. It was like discrimination read more

Based on the good reviews on yelp I tried this place out on a Saturday night. I was very disappointed. Firstly, the service was very prompt and I had no complaints about the waiters. The food however, was far from great. The pasta with clams and porcini mushrooms was over done, definitely not al dente. And it was drowning in olive oil. The veal with white wine sauce was mediocre, though too salty and uninspiring. The appetizer was a serving of fresh buffalo mozzarella, which was very tasty, and no complaints there. I noticed that most of the customers were tourists, not surprising given the location being so close to the termini train station. Unfortunately I would not recommend this place to fellow travelers. read more

Ended up here because of other reviews. The restaurant was packed but they sat us down right away (without reservations). It was well priced and good service ( could have been faster). Good value and good price in Rome. Definitely a safe bet! read more

Stayed in Rome for 6 nights and tried various spots and had amazing food and service, except for here. Tried this place on the last night we were in Rome and we waited over 40 minutes to get our drink order (and this was only after we waived down the waiter). We know some Italian, had been to numerous ristorantes prior to this one, familiar with local etiquette, but the sheer negligence of the waiters was inexcusable. We ordered the Pepe e cacio, amatriciana, carbonara, judean style artichokes, a few different types of bruschetta along with some wine. Everything was subpar and I would not recommend eating here. We usually order dessert but given the quality of the appetizer and meal we opted to call it a night. This was the only place we ate at by the termini and it was the worst. Don't waste your precious vacation time at this underground pos. read more

This was my very first meal in Italy and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent and the staff was extremely friendly. Our waiter even cut up the steak for one of our kids so that mama could eat. It was a wonderful first in a lifetime experience. I would like to go again before we go back home. read more

April 2018. Came here since our host recommended it and my in laws came here twice in their trip to Rome four years ago. At 6:00 I went down the stairs to check the menu out since my husband wanted to come. Menu looked good so saw someone working and asked to make reservation at the outside dining for 7:30. He said ok no problem but did not take my name. When we showed up at 7:30 a host at the front asked if we had reservations and I said yes someone I spoke to earlier did. Nothing was written down. The host sat us inside the noisy restaurant. We ordered bruschetta, lamb, veal saltimboca, and carbonara. The waiter brought the bruschetta out at the same time as the pasta. Really could not believe my eyes. We shared a bottle of red. Lamb seemed dry and saltimboca was alright. Pasta was good and bruschetta but those are hard to mess up. Service was very inattentive. Seemed like they didn't know what they were doing. We asked for the check but he forgot so had to ask an older fellow working there. Did not enjoy the night since service was so awful. Not sure why people rave about this place... definitely won't be back. read more

This was our first meal in Rome. Lots of variety - food & beverages. The food was magnificent and the wine, advised by the waiter, was beautiful. Great atmosphere, service, food and wine. We managed to get a table as we arrived at opening, but I would recommend that you Book ahead. Will definitely be coming back to Alessio's. read more

Great atmosphere. Saltimbocca was excellent! Panna cotta was good, but I have had better. Probably would order a different dessert next time. A bit loud but nice and cool inside on a hot July evening. Free shots of limoncello to end the meal. read more

Just left Alessio, very full and happy. What a great meal. They also speak many different languages making everyone feel more than welcome. I overheard French, Spanish, English, and of course, Italian. I had the Carbonara and Veal Saltimbocca and my wife had a fantastic pasta dish and the Pollo Romana. She also loved her meal. We finished with the Semifreddo with Amaretto, simply delicious. If you are in Rome, give this restaurant a try, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and the complementary limoncello and bread/breadsticks really rounded out our meal. Our waiter was really friendly and helpful. All in all a wonderful experience. read more

This is a quaint restaurant that was close to our hotel (Columbia) near Termini. We did not have reservations and it was very crowded when we got there. The man said to wait because he would have a courtyard table available soon due to a possible cancellation. We are so glad that we did. The house wine and food were delicious. The waiter was very friendly and the setting made you forget how hot the weather was up on the street level. A final thoughtful touch was the complimentary shot of Limoncello which arrived with the check. read more

This was the best meal my wife and I had while we were in Rome for five days. I had the penne with spicy marinara sauce and my wife had the rigaotoni carbonate (I don't remember the exact menu names). Our waiter, Giovanni, recommended an excellent house wine. We dined on the patio which is accessed from a small alley just a little north of the main entrance (closer to Termini station) which had an excellent ambience. The prices were reasonable for a nicer restaurant. I will be recommending this to some friends who are coming to Rome next month. read more

An absolute treasure in the middle of Rome! My mom and I were visiting Rome and ate at this restaurant four times in five days. The service was amazing and the food was to die for. I had the red tuna steak and my mom had the sea bass, while we spit the Nutella tiramisu for dessert. The tiramisu was the best we had ever tasted! Visit this place-you won't regret it. read more

This is the best restaurant we experienced in Italy. The dining room is great and well appointed. The wait staff is both professional and friendly. The food is wonderful. It is everything you might want from a relatively high end dining experience. Try the panna cotta! So very good! Choose Alessio with confidence!! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed this place. Friendly and prompt service, comfortable space, delicious food (had wonderful veal saltimbocca). I was traveling alone and it wasn't the least bit awkward. read more

It has been 4 years since we ate at Alessio. We were afraid that perhaps some things might have changed. We need not have been concerned. This food is amazing. When we arrived after 7, the place was not crowded, giving us our first guarded moment...last time the li nes were out the door. We were immediately seated and bread swiftly appeared. We opted for a salami and cheese platter and a lardo bruschetta. We also got a liter of house red. The mains were a shrimp and mushroom pasta and saltimbocca with a potato side. OMG. Every bite was a reminder of how seriously food is taken in this country. The lardo was soft and creamy. The chartucherie platter had a prosciutto, salami, cheeses such as Romano and parmesan. Everything was bursting with flavor and the wine smoothed it all out. The mains were simply amazing. The head on shrimp were gracefully arranged and the mushrooms were deliciously sauted. The pasta may have been how Al Dente likes it but I would have preferred another minute. The saltimbocca was 3 4" or so rounds of pounded veal with prosciutto and sage leaves cooked to absolute tender perfection. Even the potatoes were amazing. We did not ask for or need salt and pepper. I trusted the chef to present properly seasoned dishes. He did. I cannot do that at home. You will not go wrong here. read more

This restaurant is truly unbelievable!!! We were in rome for 3 nights went back every single night the food is amazing but the service is even better !! Fredriko is the best server in the world he comes over to you closes your menu and ask what your in the mood for then helps you pick the wine to pair with it. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in rome. We will come back to Rome to eat here again best Italian food of our lives !!! Make reservations though the wait can be very long and annoying. read more

Pros - Nice clean setting (albeit in a basement) Cons - Food wasn't very good and would not return - Sea bass is all bones and hard to eat - Service was poor (perhaps this is typical) - Charge for plain tasting bread, but don't bring plates or oil or butter etc. - Little or no air conditioning. Was cooler outside Comments: - Steps down into basement are difficult for those with disabilities read more

We food was delicious and the service was excellent! We had diner here for our 1 year wedding anniversary and they even offers us a free glass of champagne ! We had tiramisu for desert and it was the BEST tiramisu we had in Italy ! read more

Visited Alessio by recommendation of our tour guide. We were skeptical at first but that skepticism turn around real quick. Frederico was our waiter and he was fantastic. He can speak several languages and is incredibly personable. He recommended excellent dishes for us to try. We had lunch and liked it so much we went back with friends for dinner. We had, veal with proissutto and roasted vegetables for lunch and the best lasagna ever for dinner plus a pork roast among other appetizers and desserts. Everything was great and shared between my wife and I. The wine was great and reasonably priced. We strongly recommended! read more

Great family owned spot. Underground, and cozy, the lazagna was fantastic. Great food for the price. Service was a bit lack luster. Very intimate feel to the place, and tourist friendly. I had to teach the couple next to me how to get their bill.... read more

Amazing amazing amazing pasta dishes. Probably the best ragu I have had in my life! I ate it all and literally cleaned the plate with our remaining bread. Expect to wait without reservations though. read more

Perfect dinner venue for first night in Rome. Simple but relaxing. Good food, good wine and good service.

Me and my family were looking for place to have dinner and stumbled on this restaurant and decided to check it out based on yelp reviews. Were so happy we did! Service was great, food was great and prices were reasonable. We had their house wine which is tasty and reasonably priced. We had a little bit of everything and even stuck around for dessert because everything was so delicious. Tiramisu and Pistachio Nutella Tiramisu are AMAZING! read more

I loved this place. We found it by since while in Rome. The pasta was amazing, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was great. the owner is a gem. He really went out of his way with all o his customers to make them feel welcome. We went back again before we headed back to the states. I would recommend this place to anyone in Rome. read more

Upon walking in we were berated by the group of employees, who acted like teenage boys, to close the door. We should have known then to turn around. However- to sum it up the service was simply horrible and the food was mediocre at best. read more

Food was very good service was great. A little pricy but worth it. We shared risotto scampi and flounder; both were delicious. Lasagna was just ok. At first it seem strange to be going to a restaurant in the basement, but it has a very authentic feeling. read more

So lovely and comfortable! It was our first meal in Italy after about 14 + hours of traveling. We were a bit nervous about our language skills but we were instantly put to ease. Our travel agent had recommended this place to us and I recommend it to you. The fettucini Al ragu was phenomenal!!! read more

Good service, even better food. My Italian is fairly nonexistent, but the staff was very accommodating. My wife and I had pasta dishes and desserts. Both exceeded our expectations and were served quickly. If I lived here, I would be a frequent customer. read more

We were greeted very well from hostess and our waiter. We decided to go with a starter which was clams and mussels then I got the spaghetti with seafood and my wife got tuna on a bed of arugula. In America, usually the starter comes first but in this case it came along with our other two dishes all at the same time. The clams and mussels was delicioso. The tuna was cooked to a medium and was slightly dry. The arugula had balsamic vinegarettte on it which was oh so good. The spaghetti is definitely different from the US but very good. After it all, they gave us a complimentary lemon sorbet. The meal came to 48 euros without the tip. read more

We were staying in the area and really loved the food and service at Alessio. Everything we ordered was delicious from antipasto and homemade pasta lasagna and fettuccini to the fried calamari. The meat plates looked phenomenal and we vowed to return to try one. I wanted to try the homemade desserts so badly but we were too full! Will return again next time we are in Rome! read more

Crowded and moderately priced. Food was good and menu is extensive. Wait staff was nice.

Super nice staff, clean and pleasant restaurant. Food was okay. Had the ragu and it was pleasing to look at yet very bland and uninteresting in flavor. If you like a hearty bolognese sauce then choose another dish. The carbonara was good, a little on the thick and creamy side for my taste. read more

Food is good, yet service quality not desirable. The attitude of a waiter towards us is extremely arrogant. We want the table actually no one has reserved, the waiter explicitly told us "I don't allow you sit there without any reason ". After the argument of the reason could based on discrimination, the manager finally came out, afraid of disturbing other customers, then to quickly solve the problem even with arrogance. The politeness they showed to customers normally comes from the business intention. Once the customer questions their attitude towards the discrimination of different races, their arrogance instead of politeness prevails from the true value they possess. read more

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Delicious food! I had the seafood risotto one time, and then returned for the whole fish. Both were fantastic, as was the very convenient location just a few minutes walk from our hotel! read more