3.5 and rounded up. Good Roman food near the Spanish Steps, though not in a hurry to return. Located around the block south from Piazza di Spagna and the mass of tourists seeking photos in front of the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti (technically "Stairs of the Trinity of the Hills Church" aka Spanish Steps), this restaurant is nestled in a quieter alley with a few other restaurants next door. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, set up at tables with white tablecloths, probably enough to seat a hundred fifty people; the layout is spacious and deep. The interior is decorated like a rustic courtyard, with eclectic collections of kitchenware forming design elements--think a framed wall of wine corkscrews, painted ceramic plates hung in framed rows above the kitchen pass-thru, an ensemble of brass pots and pans draped across a wall along the stairs to the bathrooms upstairs. At 3pm on a Saturday, we were seated quickly with no wait, the restaurant only about a fifth full, and patrons mainly sitting outside to enjoy the warm weather. While it took a while to get menus, staff was formal and professional, taking drink orders and providing answers to our questions on dishes. We ordered the following; which came in decent-sized portions: - POLPO ALLA CATALANA €27 Octopus Catalana Style: tender octopus with potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, delicious though could've used a little more octopus for the price. - BRUSCHETTA CON BURRATA, 'NDUJA E ALICI €9 Spicy, spreadable pork sausage, Burrata and Anchoves Bruschetta. Fresh and savory, with a nice crunch from the bread crust, and a nice briny kick with the anchovy. it was one large piece which we tried to cut and share. - TRIPPA ALLA ROMANA €22 Roman tripe with tomato sauce and mint: tender, well-flavored tripe, could tell it was fresh. Glad I tried this classic Roman dish! A lot of tripe to finish in one sitting, even with three people. - OSSOBUCO ALLA ROMANA €28 Veal shank with tomato sauce, beans and pure: meat was perfectly cooked, though with the mashed potatoes and baked beans the overall texture if the dish was just very soft and a little one-note. - TIRAMISÙ TRADIZIONALE "ALLA RAMPA" DAL 1973 €11 Their traditional recipe since 1973: while we weren't sure why the cream on top was yellow, this dessert was fairly light and fluffy, a tasty tiramisu. - Hugo spritz X4 €9(?) each: they were having these and Aperol spritzes on happy hour so we ordered a few. Decent renditions here and the sweetness of the elderflower was enjoyable and not too cloying on a warm afternoon. Service was cordial and the restaurant was organized. Bathrooms are upstairs inside the restaurant. read more

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Unfortunately I'm disappointed in leaving this 3 star review because I was pestered by our waiter to leave them a great review. He stood over my shoulder asking us to give him a 5 star. As for the food, it was ok. The only dish we really enjoyed was the osso busco. read more

Alla Rampa - Osso busco: the highlight of all the dishes we tried - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

10/10 experience. Alla Rampa completely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the FETTUCCINE ALFREDO made with just fettuccine, butter, and parmesan, and WOW. Proof that when simple ingredients are done right, the result is pure perfection. The pasta was perfectly cooked, incredibly creamy without being heavy, and the parmesan flavor was rich, silky, and absolutely heavenly. Every bite melted in my mouth. No extras needed, no distractions, just flawless execution. This is classic Roman-style comfort food at its best. One of the best pasta dishes I had in Rome and a place I'd return to without hesitation. Rating: 10/10 read more

Alla Rampa - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Piero great server loved the pasta and the affogato is great really nice decoration and really clean restaurant read more

Alla Rampa - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

In Rome today on business for the next three days and went to one of my favorite restaurants for a quick lunch service is always excellent. The ambience is beautiful. It's like being in a little village and the food is the same as I've been coming here for five years to me that's important and the pricing is really good. It doesn't put a stress on your pocketbook. read more

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Whenever I'm in town, I make a point to visit Ristorante Alla Rampa. It's always been a convenient spot with consistently great food, which is why this recent experience was so disappointing. Unfortunately, both the food and the service fell far below expectations. I was unable to find the seafood dish I had in mind, so I ordered the fettuccine bolognese--typically a reliable choice. However, the dish was underwhelming: the sauce was overly runny with very little meat, and the pasta itself was undercooked. The service was equally frustrating. Our waiter seemed more focused on upselling prosecco than providing attentive service, persuading us to order a bottle that was significantly more expensive than what we originally requested. To make matters worse, it was served barely chilled. When we asked for it to be cooled, the ice bucket brought to us contained more water than ice, which did little to help. Trying to get the check became another challenge. Despite the waiter passing by our table numerous times, we were unable to get their attention and ultimately had to ask another server for assistance. Only then did our waiter return--with the bill and a request for a tip. Overall, this visit was a major disappointment. Given the abundance of excellent dining options in Italy, I won't be returning. read more

My family and I decided to have a late lunch at Alla Rampa after visiting the Spanish Stairs. To say that I am disappointed is an understatement. I wanted to try out a restaurant that served steaks because I wanted a break from the Pastas and Pizzas. Ah man what a huge mistake that was... The server was clueless and didnt know what was good on the menu. He brought the food out then disappeared for a while until it was time for us to get the cheque. The restaurant is nice and we sat on the patio for lunch. Vibe was okay. Overall Food & Vibe 4/10 read more

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We stayed at a fantastic hotel overlooking this restaurant and it seemed busy and food looked good so we decided to try it out as our last meal in Rome. From the beginning it felt like a tourist trap and the food and service proved correct. Our waiter "Sami" suggested a "wonderful wine that is not on the menu but very good". I politely declined and he brought out another bottle and tried to open it at the table but I told him that I didn't want any wine and preferred a beer. He said, "okay if you wish" and took 15 minutes to bring me a beer that I didn't have any choice on. When we ordered our food, we asked for the bruschetta and he said you sure you don't want the caprese salad? I told him "no, just the bruschetta" and he walked away annoyed. At this point i was annoyed that this guy was consistently trying to upsell me and get me to spend more money when we weren't even interested in what he was offering. The food finally arrived after 45 minutes and was decent (we ordered lasagna, a pasta with mushroom and prawns, mushroom risotto and pesto) and the food was fine minus a very undercooked risotto but the service just rubbed us completely the wrong way. At the end of the meal Sami came to us and gave us all including my kids a card with a qr scan to leave a review and said "leave us a good review on google now". I smiled and nodded and he tried to insist we leave a review now before we leave and said connect to WiFi so we could show him. At this point I just told him "no" and he stormed off all annoyed and took his qr cards back. Then he comes out and brings the card reader to pay and insists on a tip (this was the very first time anyone insisted on a tip the whole trip) and when we scanned our card he signed it himself and added a tip instead of letting us. I don't know what this guy's deal is but please PLEASE avoid this place and don't believe the reviews saying Sami is great, he's just pressuring people on the spot to leave a review. There are so many great restaurants in the city, choose any over this place. Worst case if you have to eat here, make sure you don't get Sami as your server. read more

Excellent in every way, food, service, and ambience! If I ever get back to Rome I know this will be on my to do list.

I used to come here with my aunt and uncle ( real Romans) for years. It was great BUT NOT anymore. It is now geared towards tourists with inflated prices and rude unprofessional waiters( including Sami) who are pushy and push for a review and an American style tip. I will have to cherish my beautiful old memories because the decline of this restaurant is heartbreaking. Food quality declined too. read more

After a long day, Mr. Q and I went to the restaurant nearby the museum with the longest queue. Normally, it works when we don't check Yelp/TripAdvisor reviews. However, this place is simply awful. And the host who walks around doesn't help much either when you ask him to take an order. He then mumbles something back in Italian and walks away. But he never gets english spoken waiter to take orders. I'm extremely surprised that people who work in a restaurant in a busy tourist area don't speak English at all. If you speak Italian, you get seated quickly, but if you don't? You will watch people who come later, cut the queue and get in without reservations. Service is extremely slow. Tap water is not free. ---Bread: Outdated bread and soup sticks. They put it on the table as if it's free. Other people didn't touch much either; they recycled a lot of bread, then sell the bread to the next customers. We have a slice of bread that looks like someone else touched it before. Ugh. --+Raw beef carpaccio with grapefruits: It's a nice bite if it's not too sour. Together with the arugula and grapefruit, the beef is completely flavorless. --+Lamb brain croquettes and fried zucchini: Lamb brain croquettes are just fried lamb brain with a flour coating. It's a bit gamey, but it's textured nicely. It's like eating fried meat tofu. Fried zucchini is nice too; there is too much zucchini than lamb brain croquettes. ---Veal with mushrooms: Inedible sour dish with chewy and dry meat. Steak: Steak came out with a layer of super salty bacon. It's terrible. Probably the worst meal since we've been here. This place is an obsolete tourist trap. read more

We have been coming here for at least 20 years and I've always enjoyed the buffet, alas, no more buffet. But times change. We had a good meal, but service was slow, but yes, it is Italy and therefore to be expected. read more

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Absolutely not. Two words... food poisoning. I normally always check reviews but after a long day, sore feet, and a rumbling belly we just opted for alla rampa. Boy was that a mistake. We ordered rosemary steak and chicken parmigiana. If two dishes could be slathered in sauce and still somehow taste like nothing, it would be these. I questioned whether I was in a simulation where food doesn't actuallu exist. My parmigiana was a few broiled cutlets slathered in a cheese sauce? And it gave me food poisoning, which was a great end for our last day in Rome. :/ Everything was overpriced, servers weren't especially friendly, and food was awful. One star for location. read more

My cousin's husband is from Rome and recommended Alla Rampa and it did not disappoint! There were 12 of us and the accommodated us inside during the oppressive heat last week in Rome. Food was delicious and drinks were good! Definitely check them out AND they're a very short walk from The Spanish Steps! read more

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We enjoyed our visit to Alla Rampa. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and attentive. We especially enjoyed the live music from the various artists who came by to sing or play for the guests. It's worth a visit! read more

Alla trampa over here is a huge tourist scam. Don't go here because they will take advantage of the fact you are a tourist. Ordered the lamb pasta and i had more shattered bones than actual meat inside. Literally one bite of meat and 10 spoonfuls of shattered fragments of bone. At the end of the meal, they will even have the audacity to ask you for a required tip. They will try to play it off like oh the service charge wasn't included. When no one else had to pay it. Just avoid the place they have marked up tourist prices too for meals not even worth it. Save your money go somewhere else. read more

Absolutely terrible service and mediocre food. Very expensive and tried to add a huge gratuity to the check! Avoid this place!

i dined alone without reading prior reviews save for the recommendation of a friend who gave me a long list of Roman restaurants. It is pricey for sure but the waiters are seasoned and look dapper in their white jackets and black bow ties. I had the Carpaccio di Manzo with rucola e parmigiano. The portion was generous and with great balance of flavors. My main was the Spaghetti Vongole which I ate every last noodle of. It was superb. not very heavy as other roman pastas tend to be - the sauce was quite delicate and refined in fact. I am seeing a lot of negative reviews on the service. Fortunately for me I was treated with much courtesy and attentiveness. even jovial with each other, with other customers and with me. I will surely recommend and return as well. read more

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Can't find too many dishes in Roma that is vegan .ah well so be it. The pasta was al dente. With porcini mushrooms. My favorite dish in Roma . Nice meaty texture of the mushrooms made my night . And the bruschetta was made with fresh tomatoes. Mmm good . A tip while traveling here .ive noticed some places charge a service fee to dine. So now you know .this place doesn't. The service wasn't that attentive. read more

Alla Rampa - Bruschetta was very good - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Being seated inside was a very refreshing touch to the area around. Fitting in around the atmosphere was a fancy touch by the waiters and servers in great clothing and great personality's. The service was very good, straight to orders and very fast about getting us our food. Heading into the food portion was 5 great spaghettis. A great marinara and basil touch to the tender spaghetti. A good ratio of sauce to pasta as well. If the bread was a little softer then I would be able to dip and eat with the sauce but kind of hard which is docking it a little bit. Overall good restaurant with good food and service. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a well prepared meal and a fun sight inside. read more

Alla Rampa - Spaghetti - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Head server was very rude. Particularly towards tourist or the fact that we were Asian. Very rush to take our order even though there was not many customers there. Charged us for the bread/oil fee even though we did not touch it, and to top it all off they charged a 10 Euro "tax" in cash even though the service charge was already included in the bill. This place seems to not hesitate to hussle tourists or minority customers. Food was alright, I give them a C for food. F for customer service. read more

My favorite place. Love to go there while in Rome. Nice ambiance and good food! Was there at first 10 years ago, and honestly still enjoyed their food after returning in August! read more

Everything we ate was delicious! The best tiramisu! Was within walking distance from our hotel which made it even better. Listened to an opera singer performing outside. Dreamy! read more

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Outstanding pasta dishes - and enough for two people with their generous servings! Great wine list as well....i will return!

Food was excellent : Service was very slow and waiter was inattentive would have to ask him 2 times to refill my beer and 3 times to get the table an extra bottle of gas water - Sword fish pasta was excellent read more

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We spent 10 days in Italy and this was the only bad meal we had. I ordered the linguine with crab, which was a half of a crab on top of linguine. Normally I don't mind cleaning crab but the taste of the whole dish was awful - I only took a couple bites. This was honestly the worst food I've had in a restaurant in probably years. We had also ordered a zucchini appetizer and spaghetti Bolognese that totally lacked flavor. The service was also poor. The only beers were German, which I found very peculiar... and now I know why - definitely only targeting tourists. When I told the server that my dish was bad/didn't like it - he just said "ok" and then brought the check (and he repeated me so I know he understood what I said). We chose this place because we liked the vibe from outside as it was lively... but Do not waste your time or money here. We ended up going to another restaurant for better food a couple blocks away. read more

This restaurant truly has the best tiramisu I have ever had. Entrees were amazing as well. Highly recommend, will always stop by here in Roma. read more

I'm not sure if some of these lower stars are due to waiters that have since been fired, but the service and the carbonara here were spectacular on my trip in summer 2022. Our server suggested a wonderful Grechetto pairing and this was a special first meal in Rome that we will forever remember! read more

My all time favorite in Rome. Get there early. Wonderful menu and we loved sitting outside. Going there since 1976. Never miss it in Rome. Great location at the Spanish steps read more

Most people associate dining out with eating similar meals at familiar places, but every once in a while, a special dining experience comes along that leaves a lasting impact. Ristorante Alla Rampa is an Italian masterpiece that caters to all five senses by featuring the perfect blend of a classic menu in a historical venue. Placed smack in the center of Rome between Vatican City and the Colosseum, Alla Rampa is located in a building that dates back to before the twentieth century. The restaurant that stands today was first established in 1973. Hard to find but easy to smell, the establishment is just a few steps away from the Piazza di Spagna. This famous square is where the Spanish embassy was headquartered in the seventeenth century, and features the iconic Spanish steps. Although the restaurant is in a quieter part of town, the nearby historical monument is typically bustling with tourists, which draws plenty of attention to Alla Rampa. Walking to Alla Rampa is a unique experience because the small paved road in the Piazza di Spagna turns to cobblestones as you approach the restaurant. Tucked away on the first floor of a tall building, Alla Rampa can be easy to miss if you do not spot the banners that hang over the entrance. Upon arrival, a waiter who is fully dressed in either a suit or a button-up white shirt will greet you and lead you to a table. Whether you are seated inside or outside, soaking in the ambiance of this authentic restaurant in the heart of Rome is only the beginning of the relaxing, slow-paced experience that diners can expect. The city of Rome has over 15,000 pizzerias and 8000 restaurants, and though Italy is filled with numerous opportunities to experience authentic and delicious Italian food, no other restaurant is better than Alla Rampa. The signature detail of Alla Rampa is that nothing is pre-made; everything is fresh. This plays a huge role in the taste of their classic Roman dishes. While you peruse the menu, it is impossible to ignore the rich smells coming from the kitchen. The first thing that you will taste is freshly baked bread with crunchy edges, making your mouth water and leaving you hungry for more. As you take your first piece of bread, you must add a dollop of butter because the warmness of the bread will instantly melt the butter. What really sets Alla Rampa apart from other Italian restaurants is that all of their tomato-based pasta dishes feature the best tomatoes in the world, imported from Sicily. These tomatoes can be found in dishes like Caprese, Burrata, Rigatoni, Tonnarelli, and Spaghetti. Tomatoes are common in many American and Italian dishes, but the first time that the authentic Sicilian tomatoes enter your mouth, the sweet tang will hit you with surprise like lightning striking your meal. In the classic Spaghetti dish, the flavorful tomato sauce floods the dish with redness but also helps balance out the heat from the freshly cooked noodles. If you prefer a white sauce pasta, the sheer smell of the Tonnarelli will make your eyes water and will ooze buttery flavor into your mouth. No Italian meal would be complete without a homemade dessert of Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, or Gelato, and Alla Rampa's selection of sweets will delight your taste buds and leave you feeling perfectly full. Although the food is the most memorable aspect of Alla Rampa, the varying architecture located within the two indoor and one outdoor dining areas are also distinctive. Outside, there are flourishing arrangements of flowers and plants that give off a European sidewalk café vibe. If the sun is blazing, Alla Rampa provides shade in every outdoor seat and if the weather is cool, the outdoor heat lamps will keep you warm. If you choose to dine indoors, the main indoor dining room is large enough to accommodate a wide range of guests and features incredible ancient architecture. In between numerous brick arches that line the room, shelves of wine bottles and aged black and white photos fill the walls. On one side of the restaurant, you can see old pans attached to the wall as well as a case of nineteenth-century tools. Even the stairway leading to the restroom is a walk through history with displays of ancient cooking tools and artwork. The historical location, mouth-watering food, and architectural ambiance of Alla Rampa set this restaurant apart and make the dining experience a special, once in a lifetime opportunity. Ristorante Alla Rampa produces the highest quality food in Italy, leaving you with not only a satisfying meal but a memorable experience. read more

Not very good. Service was slow and impersonal but that is expected in Italy. Amatriciana had no flavor and the Veal Bolognese had no bolognese and it was super salty. The food however was flavorless and overpriced compared to other hotels nearby. I think they doubled the price for having the waiters wear bow ties. Not worth it read more

I went to Alla Rampa with neither high or low expectations. It was one of those days where I was starving to death! Literally to death!! The restaurant was pretty empty so it was very easy to be seated immediately. We were immediately given bread with our meal. Little tough and dry. Even if you don't want bread you get it and €1.50 is added per person to the bill. A common practice in Italy Started with the Caprese salad. Tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil, doused in a nice olive oil. Very good You will notice there is no picture of this because I inhaled it before I thought to take a picture. It was as beautiful as it sounds. Trust me. I had the spaghetti bolognese which was very tasty and my girlfriend had the seafood tagliatelle which was the star of the night. Absolutely fantastic. A couple of drinks and our bill was €60. Not bad But why the 3 stars you may be asking yourself. The service was way off. The waiter seemed so much in a rush that he was walking away even before I was finished ordering. Didn't ask if I wanted another beer or more bread or water. Nothing. Very inattentive. Brought the plates, cleared the plates. And nothing else. read more

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If you're looking for good service, then do yourself a favor and skip this place. I waited 35 minutes on a table but all I got was a beer and a water. Customer service is not their thing. Wouldn't recommend it at all. read more

Ate twice here when we were in Rome. The first time was excellent. Orders were carbonara ossobuco and fried calamari. The service was excellent. The second time food was good . I ordered grilled sea bass , tripes and calamari again. The service was barely minimal. It was not the language. I will say the food was authentic read more

I was part of a party of six, we were in the vicinity of the Column of the Immaculate Conception. Considering the area was swamped with tourist, I am assuming that the Ristorante "Alla Rampa" is a touristy restaurant. The ambience was pretty cool. The response time of our server was OK. I wasn't too thrilled about the way my pasta order came out (seemed not cooked enough for me), but upon returning to the US, I was told by a fellow American that Americans doing know how pasta should be prepared. Whatever. The chocolate gelato tasted like a rich tasting dark chocolate candy bar. read more

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The food was overpriced, in my opinion. Our waiter could have been nicer too. He let us know (a couple of times, actually) that "service was not included", but he didn't bother to tell us that the bread (that we didn't order or touch) was somehow obligatory. 12 euros for bread seems a bit like a scam. read more

Food was great. Location is a little tucked away but still close to the Spanish steps. Wish I could have tried more of the food but we discovered Alla Rampa on our last night in Rome. Locals eating at this place is always a good sign. If you are in the area definitely give this place a shot. The pasta was wonderful as were the waiters. read more

Located in a very high touristy area, but when the weather is hot and you're starving you'll choose anything nearby. The service wasn't that great and food was descent but again it was near the Trevi fountain, a high populated area. I knew coming in that being so close the service and food wasn't going to be over the top, but I did enjoy their spaghetti. read more

Alla Rampa - Spaghetti p - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing food near the Spanish steps. We came here out first night just because of the location and having outdoor seating but after we ate the food, we decided we had to come back before leaving Rome. Don't underestimate the ratings as it's not a tourist trap. This is a spot for the locals and the owner was seen eating next to us, greeting people as they came or went. read more

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They have good food but they don't serve pizza :( The place is nice The price is reasonable. read more

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