Wonderful Italian dinner! Atmosphere, service and portions were outstanding. Bottle of Italian Pinot Nero, large Cheese plate, salad, Carbonara and Ribeye was less than very reasonably priced. The Ribeye was cooked perfectly and had an amazing flavor not found in the US. If it weren't our last night in Rome, we would've gone back again! read more

Foods are the best I have tasted in Rome, everything is so delicious and fresh! Service is great too! Definitely will come back whenever in Rome. read more

Alessio - Sea bass - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

It was a cold late night and we just arrived at the Rome train station from a long tiring trip from Florence. We were so hungry and cold. We looked for a warm hearty meal near the station . We were so lucky to find this place. We had a great pizza and pasta: it was just perfect to warm our bodies and souls. We were the last customers of their day and they really took care of us. Thank you! read more

Very nice cozy restaurant with a nice quiet music, tasty food , bread and wine. I do recommend it

Went without a reservation when they were busy and was told about 30 min. wait for a table; it was actually 15 mins. at our sidewalk table. Our dill marinated salmon antipasto, 2 pizzas, mixed salad, and the fried calamari and prawns secondo were delicious. Service was great. Would recommend! read more

Great first meal in Rome, scampi risotto & spaghetti with lobster both had very nicely developed flavors, the chicken with peppers & olives was cooked perfectly. Not a big fan of cannolis but these rum pistachios ones are pretty tasty. Best of all, the waiter was sooooo wonderful! Thank you for such a warm welcome to the capital! read more

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Ambience was charming and the place was crowded so we assumed it would be excellent but we were somewhat disappointed. Our wine and bruschetta came out quickly and we enjoyed them. Then Bread came out too but we never ordered it, as we had Bruschetta. Assumed it was complimentary, but we didn't eat it anyway. Saltimbocca was Good, but not great. Fried artichoke was ok. Oily, no salt, not much flavor, but I ate it all. Complimentary dessert wine at the end was not limoncello or port like at other venues. We didn't like it at all. When the bill came he charged for the panne which we never ordered, or ate, thank goodness bc he asked if we ate it, and when we had the bill fixed he didn't even look at us or say Grazie when we paid and left. Yes he was super busy manning the patio, but the bad attitude was palpable. The bus boys were kind and pleasant but not the older waiter. Maybe get him some more help. read more

Alessio - Fried artichoke, saltimbocca and roasted potatoes - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Quaint outdoor restaurant with Great Service and Tasty Food that is only 2 minutes walk from the Termini train station! Food: ++++ A comprehensive menu with pasta, meat and fish options. We were definitely eyeing the mussels and clams sauté dish and the risotto, but the waiter brought out a Huge Steak with the bone-in, sizzling on the pan for the table next to us. The smell and sounds got me right away! The steak was delicious, and definitely filling. It also came with artichoke and potatoes chips, and veggies. Service: +++++ Our main waiter was Super Nice to us and his other guests. He was very helpful with explaining the dishes and he served with a smile and was very quick. The other waiters who helped out were also great as well, and helped us out even though we weren't their main table. They also provided some homemade Limoncello shots complimentary to our Location: ++++ You'll find the restaurant down a narrow walk way and down several steps. The seating is all outdoors, but underneath an enclosure with heating. I don't believe they had any indoor seating. Price: €€ Paid 45 euros for a steak meal for 2 people with bread, water and the cover charge. Not too bad! read more

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Food was tasty and filling. We had attentive service. The inside was nicely air conditioned and had a neat aesthetic. Would recommend for a nice dinner. read more

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They have something for everyone. The service is good. If you're American keep in mind that people take their time during dinners and enjoy the company and food so the service is not slow, but expected so you can have the full experience. The Jewish artichoke was good. Never tried it and didn't know how to eat it at first but we figured it out. Deep fried goodness. Pizza is thin crust and crispy and just enough topping to satisfy. Gnocchi was ok. It had taste but I wouldn't rave about it. If you get a bottle of beer, it's 75ml so share or you'll be drinking for a while! We were asked to tip the first day. Came back again second day for another dinner. Started with stuffed squash flowers that were deep fried with a light airy batter (savory donut, dare I say?) Had the lasagna which was decent. The ribeye was excellent and the lamb special was also delicious. Moral of the story: get the specials! I love the prep for the sea bass where they filet it at your table. Word of caution: Don't mistake sea bass for the Chilean one that looks more like a steak in thickness and size. It's just normal sea bass but prepared very nicely. Bread is charged even though they bring it out to your table without asking so if you want to skip it and avoid the euro/ person let them know. All credit cards are accepted. They make an effort here and produce quality food at reasonable prices! read more

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This place is amazing! Hands down our best meal Experience in Rome. The staff is super friendly and cares about customer service. The menu is reasonably priced. And the food is seriously outstanding. I'm so glad we found this place on yelp. I highly recommend the risotto alla crema di scampi. It tastes like lobster bisque with risotto. Best thing I've had in awhile. Also the tiramisu is one of the best I've had anywhere. Try it out! read more

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Awesome gem. Indoor and sidewalk seating. Fresh food and high quality atmosphere. Great service. read more

Alessio - Lasagna, Napoli Pizza, and Sea Bass - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We found this pace due to its proximity to our hotel. The staff was friendly, the carbonara was great - but we found better options in Rome. The pizza crust was perfect. The bottle of Prosecco ( only 24 euros) helped us survive the heat wave. We also tried the Jewish artichoke appetizer - my husband loved it, personally I thought it was just too greasy. Overall you can't go wrong with this place!! read more

This place was located extremely close to where we were staying in Rome, and we decided to give it a shot. It was around 9 PM or so, and the place was packed! I guess we got lucky to have been seated at a table without a prior reservation. Based on the pictures it seemed like the place has outdoor seating available, but it being rainy all day, the only option was indoors. We had a full course Italian meal here, starting with grilled vegetables as the appetizer, pasta with meat and seafood spaghetti as entrees, and tiramisu with desert wine to finish. I had no complaints about any of the items, they all tasted delicious to me. The quantity was average for the price though, but definitely filled me up. The tiramisu was fabulous, and was paired perfectly with the wine recommended. The service was a little slow, but that was understandable since the place was so crowded. I am so glad we came here, and would definitely revisit if I am in the area again! read more

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Alessio was a very fortunate find and exceptional in quality of the cuisine and service. The outside dining area was completely occupied so we were directed to "the cowards garden" , a nice intimate setting down a relatively steep flight of stairs which I suppose was the reason for the name of the area. We had a trio of servers that responded to every request that we had. My wife has Celiac and Federico couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. He responded to every special request that we had and even gave us shots of Limoncello to complete our special meal. Great job Federico and Alessio For a very enjoyable evening. read more

Alessio - Seafood Linguine. A very good choice! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Dining here on our last night in Rome based on raving Yelp reviews turned out to be largely a disappointment. Zuppa di Verdure (vegetable soup) with White Beans & a Crostini was excellent, but Fried Calamari was slightly undercooked, although presented with a good mild homemade Marinara Sauce. My Scalloppina di Vitella al Vino Bianco with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes was good but not great. And we were served by an overly cocky waiter who shrugged and acted exasperated when Diane noted that she was encountering bones in every bite of her Grilled Sea Bass. This place just ignored my emailed request for a reservation 2 weeks in advance, and never responded, so our hotel had to book us again. And the restaurant was not very accommodating at all. It would not serve butter for bread even when requested. It would not make requested Sliced Potatoes to go with our entrees, although they were standard fare with others. It refused to serve a side of requested Alfredo Sauce, and it does not serve Iced Tea, although requested ice was provided to go with our expensive bottled still water. I will look elsewhere for a finer ristorante the next time I am in Roma! read more

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When they try to convince you not order the lamb, listen to them! It was tough, not much flavor and gamey. Just a bad cut of meat they should not be serving. Server commented the lamb didn't have a lot of meat. Well if it is good lamb in a small quantity I would have been happy. Mostly bone and crappy meat. Wife's lasagna was good. Wine was great. Service was good. read more

GREAT local Italian ristorante near Piazza Del Republicca and Roma Termini. We had 5 nights in Rome and ate here once for lunch and twice for dinner. Very reasonably priced with excellent food quality. In our many meals, we enjoyed the pizza, lasagne, fettuccine with fungi, and penne carbonara. Never had a bad meal. Very friendly staff with excellent English skills for those of us challenged to speak Italian. 100% a safe bet for tourists who want some authentic Italian food. read more

Alessio - Outdoor sign. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Federico was a great waiter! Funny and friendly, he helped make our first lunch and meal, back in Rome, very enjoyable. We each had a pasta dish: cacio e pepe for him and the pasta grecia - which is similar to the cacio e pepe made with cheese and also with guanciale (bacon). We also had a half liter of their house red wine and their Nutella pistachio tiramisu. It was yummy and a very enjoyable first meal with Federico! We would definitely come back! read more

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Showed up at 9pm. Led down a flight of stairs to an outdoor dining patio area and seated. Got house wine for 6€ each glass and had the burrata and tomatoes which was biers nice and refreshing. Wife got the sea bass and it was fresh and cooked with bones in so be careful. Juicy and tender fish. If you love fish you have to try. I got the rigatoni alla carbonara which tasted pretty standard (I've had this dish dozens of times on our trip and it didn't stand out at all). Then, on to the veal saltimbocca, it was tender and sage gravy was good. Nothing too outstanding about it, also nothing bad. Tiramisu for dessert and it was very creamy and delicious! Mascarpone for days. If you like traditional tiramisu this is good. There have been other places that "deconstruct" it but that's a waste. Good for an evening out for a quick bite. Servers were attentive ONLY if you hail them, put your arms up or wave, because they leave you alone until you physically wave or sit there with your fork on the plate and then they will come to you and ask, "done?" Our waiter was quite funny and we had good conversation in English and Italian. read more

Service was great and the food started off good. The starter we had was great. I don't know the name but it was tempura fried veggies and chili sauce. This was definitely tasty. It made us anticipate our main dishes. The mains we're just blah. Don't get the lasagna or the honey/mustard chicken with veggies. The lasagna tasted like it was frozen and the chicken tasted not so fresh. The food was way overpriced for the quality but the ambiance and menu lured us in. I'm sure something on this menu is great, we just didn't happen to get it during our visit. read more

Alessio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We walked in spontaneously because this place was by our hotel and looked like a cool spot. Our server was a sommelier - Federico - which was perfect for our experience as my husband is too. He warned me that the dish I was ordering wasn't vegetarian and gave me alternatives, a limited but good selection. The food and wine were delicious and we enjoyed the ambiance, thank you for a wonderful time! read more

I highly recommend Alessio restaurant when in Rome. It's location is a little inconspicuous so walk slow, pay attention to the signage and go down the stairway to enter the beautiful dining area. It really is a sight for sore eyes once you find it. Excellent service, amazing cuisine, quaint location. I started with the mussels & clam sauté which was amazing. The grilled sea bass (whole) minus the head was deliciously fresh and served without sides. It was flavorful and light but filling. I suggest making reservations ahead as tables fill up fast at this local hot spot. Although I do not speak Italian my server made no qualms about it and delivered top priority service. He was personable, prompt and professional; if only I could remember his name! Whenever I return to Rome, Alessio will be first on my list of things to do. ~Christy read more

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Our very first meal in Rome and we fell in love. Walking distance from our hotel, we decided to give this place a try. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and told we could sit wherever we wanted. Our server was kind, friendly, attentive and helpful. He taught us something new, like how fried calamari really isn't ordered as an appetizer here. It's served as a main dish or a dish for kids. He was sweet to offer this dish to us as an appetizer if we really wanted. I passed, when in Rome! I appreciate that they provided a complimentary bread basket, not every restaurant in Rome does this. We started with a Fried Zucchini Flower, perfectly battered and stuffed with cheesy goodness. For our main dishes we ordered the Lasagna and Frutti di Mare. After our first bite, we had to pinch ourselves. It was out of this world! They are generous with the portions, yet our dishes were light enough to finish. Every ingredient on the plate is fresh and cooked to perfection. The pasta is perfectly al dente. There is just enough sauce to coat the pasta and to dip your bread into the sauce on your plate. The sauce is light, clean, and not overly salty. Just the right amount of salt, so that the flavors of the other ingredients shine. I liked the wet nap that came with the Frutti di Mare, it was a nice way to freshen up. Ended the meal with their Strawberry Tiramisu. Excellent. Light, not too sweet, creamy, smooth, with a lovely fresh natural strawberry flavor. I believe it was the owner or manager who brought us over our check and he was so sweet to ensure we enjoyed our meal. We visited on a weekday at around 6:30 pm. There was plenty of seating available and the ambiance was quiet and laid back. As we were finishing our meal, I noticed that the restaurant started to get much busier. Restrooms (toilette) are in the back and clean. If you want to turn on the faucet you have to push the button on the floor with your foot :D A wonderful experience filled with good times, great service, and a meal that will stay in my memory for years to come. Oh yea, and they give you complimentary limoncello at the end of your meal. read more

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I came here a few days ago when I was in Rome. The restaurant was very close to my hotel and was highly recommended on Yelp so I decided to give them a try. Entrance is downstairs and they have many different dining rooms to sit in. All of the waiters speak English which is a huge perk. We decided to order fried calamari, a mushroom pizza, sea bass, and a meat dish. All the food came out perfectly cooked and without much wait. The pizza was PERFECT. The right amount of all the ingredients and the sauce was very tasty. The sea bass was cooked and seasoned wonderfully. The meat dish was huge! Overall a great experience as the food was fantastic and the service was great as well. No wifi but they accept credit cards which is a great perk :) read more

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My husband and I came to this restaurant for dinner around 7:30pm on a Saturday. Luckily we didn't have to wait for a table! From the reviews that we read, people had warned that they had a long wait and a reservation would be best. The waiters and bus boys were very nice and spoke English well. We ordered the Charcuterie (meat and cheese plate), Minestrone soup, and fried zucchini (courgette flowers) as appetizers. For our pasta dishes, we ordered the bucatini with bacon & tomato sauce and the handmade pasta with claims. I was so full from all the appetizers that I wasn't able to eat too much of my bucatini, which I was kind of bummed about because I knew I couldn't pack the leftovers to go. There were just a few things that I was not impressed with-- 1) Two pretty girls had come in after us. First, the waiters and the hostess couldn't stop staring at them. We were seated first, but once we were seated, we had been forgotten. But the two girls seemed to be attended to quite fervently. We had to waive to the waiter to let them know we were never given menus. 2) they charged us for bread that we did not eat at the table. It would have been nice if they asked us if we wanted a bread basket or not, and not just place it on our table. I'm not sure if this is a custom in Italy to automatically charge for the bread basket, but I don't think it's right. read more

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I was traveling solo and wanted to stay close to my hotel for dinner. Alessio popped up under "nearby restaurants" several times, so I finally walked over to check it out. You go down steps to enter the restaurant, and you pop out at the host stand. It was early for dinner (6 p.m.), so I figured I may have a chance to get seated. Upon arrival, the host asked if I had a reservation. I said no, and he brought me to a table. There were several available two-tops, but he placed me directly next to an English-speaking couple. Safe to say I felt like the third wheel on their date. We didn't talk until the very end of the meal (when we discussed the fact that the staff was probably talking about us!), so it was pretty awkward all around. Servers seemed a bit annoyed by my existence as a solo diner in their white-tablecloth restaurant. I heard them share information about specials with another table, and they even gave complimentary limoncello to other guests. I didn't receive either courtesy. They eventually brought me bread, but I knew I wouldn't eat a whole basket by myself, so I said I wasn't interested. For my meal, I ordered the pasta with tomato sauce and bacon. I had the same style years ago on a visit to the country, so I was super excited to try it again. Unfortunately, this dish just fell short. It didn't have any bold flavors or seasoning and you could hardly taste the bacon. I ate as much as I could. I coupled my dish with a white wine, and it was a nice pour. Alessio is a beautiful space, and I'm sure if I arrived with friends it would've been a different experience entirely. I just felt like I was in the way by being there alone, so I grabbed my check as soon as I could. read more

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Absolutely the worst restaurant ever! Don't ever go!! I went there on purpose to hear that it was a cost-effective restaurant without a seat charge, but I paid 1.5 euros per person for the bread that was not even order. The people at the table who stayed late at the store were nice, but as soon as they arrived, they noticed that we were eating our table. We were also worried about the break time and were about to finish our food in 20 minutes, but they were very forceful about asking for a tip. It was really upsetting. I was thinking about whether it was right to tip or not, but the male employee paid for the tip himself. This is not a cost-effective restaurant, nor is it a good restaurant! You have to pay for the bread that you didn't even order, and may be ignored by the staff and forced to tip for bad service. I tell the restaurant staff. Please don't live like that. Who are you to discriminate against and ignore Asians? You don't deserve it, so live your life right from now on. Do you think we don't know that? And for those who want to go to this restaurant, it's a waste of a star, So Please Don't Go. read more

The waiters were all great and friendly, service also great. BUT I'm not going to Alessio for waiters. The food was probably the WORST FOOD I've had on my trip so far. I don't know HOW they have so many good reviews. The few bad ones I read were 100% correct. I ordered pasta carbonara, it was served COLD. The pasta wasn't even al dente, it was straight up uncooked. Pieces of bacon hard. My mother had the veal, said it wasn't good either. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. There are far more better and authentic places. Best of luck to this restaurant, very kind but very bad food. read more

Very good food, very nice staff - very international too, cozy location, and reasonable prices- overall a great experience. Menus available in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Corean. read more

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Wonderful spot close to our hotel. We like to eat dinner early and this restaurant fit the bill opening for dinner at 6pm. The Roman style chicken was a nice change from all the pasta on this trip. We also enjoyed the fried cod and artichoke. Reviews are believable. Try this place. There is something for everyone. read more

At the suggestion of our hotel concierge, we visited Alessio twice during our time in Rome. Luckily, it was located only a few blocks from our hotel because the food and overall experience was truly amazing. On our first visit we had bruschetta pomodoro. It was fresh and flavorful. We liked it so much that we tried it on our second visit. However bread is served standard with each meal so, the bruschetta isn't really nessecary. Other apps included fries, zuchinni flower and fried artichoke. For our entrees, my husband had the lasagna both visits. He raved about it being the among the best lasagna that he's had. If you are a lover of lasagna, this might be a top contender among your selections. During my first visit, I had the gnocchi with zuchinni and shrimp. It was divine. I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but this was a really outstanding. The shrimp is finely chopped alongside the zuchinni and mixed in with a creamy sauce. The portion size was large. On my second visit, we were offered a selection of specials. I opted to give one a try. I wish I would have gone with something on the menu instead. The special offered was fettuccine with mushrooms and a light olive oil sauce. It, too, was delicious however it wasn't as good as the gnocchi. For dessert we tried the traditional tiramisu. It was delicious. With each meal, they offer two Limoncellos. Nice touch and we learned that it is made in house. The service that we experienced at Alessio was outstanding- second to none. The servers all work very closely as a team. There is one specific server who appears to be the lead. He is multilingual and we witnessed the magic of him conversing with guests from around the world in various languages. It was wonderful and a huge hit with tourists. Full disclosure, this restaurant is frequented primarily by tourists. However, that does not detract from the overall experience, though it may impact the price. If you are considering Alessio as an option, it is worth the visit especially if you are in the neighborhood. Rome! read more

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Loved the little down stairs patio area! Food was great I had the carbonara and sister had the Margarita pizza!

Our favorite dinner in Rome. I found this place on yelp and it was right around the corner from our hotel. The staff was so friendly right when we walked in and happily brought us to a table. The waiters were very friendly and told us about the specials right away. We started with the buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto appetizer. The mozzarella was so fresh it melted in my mouth. My husband got the ragu pasta and it was so flavorful with the meat and tomato sauce. I was debating between the ravioli and the alessio pasta. Our waiter said you can get ravioli everywhere but you can only get the chefs dish here. I was sold and so glad I listened to him. The alessio was a clam pasta with a white whine sauce that was so light and delicious. We were dying to have tiramisu so we unbuttoned our fat pants and got dessert. No regrets because this was the best I've ever had. It wasn't too coffee flavored and perfectly light filling. So so good. They served limoncello with our check with was the cutest touch. Loved the food, service and ambiance at this place!! read more

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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

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We were a party of 8 that asked for separate checks. 4 parties of 2. We were told this was to hard for them to figure out. Next when we did order they brought 3 of the main dishes before any of the drinks had been served. All the main dishes were delivered before the appetizers. After asking several times about my wife's meal we told them not to bring her food at all. They are inept and undeserving of any patronage. I would definitely NOT recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

What a great find! Thanks Yelp! Little restaurant in garden level underground. Never would have found this gem otherwise. Service, food, everything is amazing! And it's surprisingly inexpensive. €10-12 per person for entrees. Haven't had better food in all of Rome than this!! read more

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One of our favorite restaurants in Rome. The steak, pastas and desserts were amazing. The wait was can be a little long but it was worth the wait. read more

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This place was close to our hotel and had good reviews. Food was not that good, we had Quattro formaggio pizza, carbonara- which was not that good, and sausage artichoke pasta that was listed as a cream sauce but was more like a white wine sauce. Would not come back and do not recommend this place. read more

So good pizza and best panna cotta ever! Reasonable prices and very nice waiters. I can review this restaurant. read more

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