I have no idea how anyone could rate this restaurant a 2 star. We've have been here 2 times, once in 2019 and another in 2026. Both times were very special. I've given this a solid 5. Let's break it down: Atmosphere 5 stars: classic. We always request the courtyard. It's magical and worth waiting for if need be. The walls are covered with living vines and plants giving you the feel of a countryside villa. Service 5 stars: the attention to detail was outstanding without being suffocating. Spacing between courses hit the numbers since we are from the United States. It was nice to have waiters that walk you through items with great detail to help you make your decision. Food 5 stars: this is where the restaurant shines. We had several appetizers and different pastas as our main course. Perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoned and flavor. We had desserts with vanilla ice cream and espresso poured over. Value 5 stars: I would give this six stars if I could. I honestly do not know how you spend $200 at this restaurant unless you order very expensive wine. We had three drinks, an appetizer and two main courses along with two desserts and a dessert drink. All in the dinner was €200 for two people. I could not get that in my small town in Tennessee. Overall, this is an outstanding choice if you're looking for an intimate and very unique Italian restaurant that checks all the boxes. read more

One of the best meals I had in Rome! Michelin star restaurant and it's obvious why! Each course outdid the one before. We went for a family birthday dinner, and were seated at a lovely outdoor private table for 6. The service was fast and attentive. Best gluten free bread I had in Rome. Beautiful outdoor and indoor options. The lobby is lined with photos of celebrities who have eaten here, ranging fro read more

Antica Pesa - Michelin Stars - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

What a bummer....this place was a reco from my friends MIL...unfortunately, did not live up to the hype at all. 2 stars for ambiance. Our server was ok too - nothing to write home about. The cacio e Pepe was undercooked (not Al dente - I'm from NJ and we know Al dente from undercooked lol) The fish I got was mediocre, my friends pork dish was reminiscent of just pulled pork. Appetizer was bad. The espresso was bad too. Only good thing was the pumpkin pasta which I got and the tiramisu dessert. Oh not to mention this was over $200 usd for us and by far the worst meal we had on our trip. Don't let the Michelin Star or wall full of celebs fool you. read more

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When in Rome! Chefs kiss to Antica Pesa! The service the ambiance and the food were all perfect! There is nothing bad to say about this restaurant! I don't have much to say because I'm still speechless about how great this experience was! Staff were very friendly, outdoor and indoor seating, great drink even better food dishes! What an amazing experience, a time was had this night in Rome! A must whenever you're in Rome! read more

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Let me start by saying this place is A Michelin winner restaurant however the prices are within the market. The inside is amazing as the service is 5 stars all the way. The vibe is local and welcoming. We loved the food and we ordered lot of it. Go and try all as it's the real deal. Pasta is fresh. Wine is awesome. And the desserts were delicious. We loved. Loved. This place. read more

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I removed a star for being seated at a weird table near server stand. I hate weird placement of tables. I did enjoy the artwork throughout the restaurant. We started with the baked buffalo mozzarella. We found this to be delicious. I had the smoked duck breast. The combination of duck, honey mustard, and fig crumble had my taste buds dancing with pure joy. Highly recommend. The handmade tagliatella with mushroom sauce was delightful. We also had the chitarra alla carbonara but found it to be slightly salty. Overall, I would go back just for the duck! read more

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So disappointed. We were expecting a Great service and amazing food, but sadly we had average flavors/food and a lack of service/engagement. We got served, twice, wrong dishes and we had to ask/look for the waiter three times to ask for drinks. This experience is far from a Michelin Star restaurant experience, and we saw other tables complaining as well. Very disappointed. read more

Antica Pesa - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Our first night in Rome we ate at Antica Pesa and what a way to start our vacation! From the service to the ambiance to the food it's all amazing! Federico walks the tables and chats with all, he is a professional and made us feel so at home. The waitress we had was amazing and suggested perfect wine pairing with each course. The artichoke appetizer is a must! The pasta dishes were amazing (Amatricana and Cacio Pepe), truly best pasta I've ever had. We had grouper for a main which was also delicious and finished off with a wonderful gelato with cherries and chocolate crunchies. Make sure you reserve in advance as they get very busy and it is a small intimate restaurant. Run here when your in Rome!!! read more

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I almost feel like 3 stars is even pushing it especially for the price. The fact that they advertise being Michelin recommended, you expect a certain type of experience. While I would say that the food came close to meeting the expectations of this, the service absolutely did not. There were many times that our table had empty glasses and plates that were not cleared or refilled. Crumbs were never cleaned off of our table and napkins were never folded. The food was good, but did not impress us especially for the prices. We had much better pasta at mom and pop type restaurants for 1/4 the price. When my husband asked what types of gin were available, the waiter was unable to answer at all and had to send a bartender over. Overall it was an underwhelming experience. read more

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Antica Pesa is located in the vibrant Trastevere neighborhood of Rome, which is defined by narrow cobblestone streets lined with cafes and restaurants with bustling outdoor dining. Some of the reviews for Antica Pesa erroneously claim it is a favorite venue for celebrities (perhaps at one time it was); and describe the restaurant as having famous cache e pepe pasta, however our experience was dismal. The women greeters at the front entrance were sour faced and morose; the service was neglectful and indifferent, imagine ordering an expensive bottle of Sassicaia and having to pour the wine yourself the entire meal; or taking your first taste of Carbonara to find it cold and undercooked so it's crunchy and not al dente (it is possible to undercook pasta); then to have your main entry (Tuna with Tuscan beans) arrive late and also be cold. Of course while you were waiting for your meal you are completely ignored by a large group of waiters standing near your table, milling around, watching you but doing nothing to assist you or provide service at your table. In our case the beautiful bottle of Sassicaia was decanted in the difficult Reidel Amadeo decanter that the best Sommelier struggles to pour without splasing wine on the table. At Antica Pesa, you are expected to fight with the Amadeo yourself. To add insult to injury, the owner of the restaurant Francesco Panella fawned elaborately and incessantly over a table adjacent to us with three older women while his staff completly ignored our table. Mr. Panella was clearly interested in only this one table of women and was oblivious to his other patrons. I might add to put context to the situation, we had just arrived from Munich and we were dressed in elegant and expensive business attire, not casual clothing. It was a strange and unpleasant experience. Perhaps the Panella family had created something special at one time, but it no longer exists. Do yourself a favor and dine at one of the charming outdoor restaurants farther down the street. Not recommended. read more

Second time this trip I've had dinner here. The experience keeps getting better if that's possible. Some of the best service I've had in Rome and the food is amazing. The smoked duck under glass is not only fun but delicious. Do you self a favor and come hungry and get all three courses plus desert! Of course it didn't hurt that Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu we're also dining here tonight. read more

Antica Pesa - Smoked duck under glass. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

4.5 stars for this fabulous spot! My husband and I went here based off a recommendation for the first night of our honeymoon. The vibe, setting and staff are all too notch. We enjoyed a prosciutto appetizer and cocktails and moved onto pasta and grouper for our mains. The dish may have been the star of the show! We had a fresh berry and sorbet dessert and would certainly come back. read more

Antica Pesa - Grouper - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

I love this restaurant The service was fantastic from the bartender to our waiter Loved all the food and the out door seating was beautiful read more

One of the top 3 meals of my lifetime! From the moment you step through the door, you know you are in for a spectacular dining experience. We had an actual celebrity sitting next to us, but from what I observed, EVERYONE was treated like a celebrity! Service was impeccable, every bite of food delicious and the cocktail and wine list extensive. I cannot say enough about the service! Excellent, excellent, excellent! Can't wait to return! read more

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Located far away from the touristy section of Trastevere, and most likely a taxi ride away from wherever you are, this is a perplexing venue. When we mentioned to a couple of locals that we were going to this place for dinner, the consensus reaction was that it is a great place to visit. So, the lukewarm reviews on yelp made me a little wary before making a reservation for dinner here. Given the fact that this is a destination for many celebrities, which is backed up by the myriad of photos of the owner and name-that-celebrity adorning the walls of the waiting area, one would assume that this Michelin-starred restaurant would serve up top notch cuisine. But, alas, that is not the case. The menu wants to be original and creative, and the descriptions of the limited selections are just that. However, the execution is far from what you would expect from a Michelin restaurant. The star must be a function of its reputation as well as the extent of the wine list. In fact, the server described the wine list as a Bible. But the food was mediocre, if not unappetizing entirely. In fact, the tuna tasted a bit like...body lotion? Strange. Were it not for the impeccable service, the amazing decor, and the ambience of the courtyard, this would actually be a 2 rating. But, it is elevated to a 3 because of the overall experience. I don't know that I would recommend this to people who are looking for a stellar meal, but if people are looking for a good dining experience, I might give this a tepid recommendation. read more

Our Italian landlady of a New York adorable AirBNB told us about this great place in Rome & said it was a Must. She made our reservations for us via email for our second night in Rome. Our taxi driver told us it was the best restaurant in Rome. Many agree as there's two large walls of famous people who have dined here including Mick Jagger, Helen Mirren, Tom Hanks, Raquel Welch, Dame Judy Dench, Richard Gerd, Robert Dinero, Will Smith, Elton John, Liza Minelli & so many more. It's located in the trendy side of Rome in the Trastevere area near the Tiber river. We sat in the main dining area but there's also a patio for dining that seemed more casual. The staff is attentive and professional & the hostess is very gracious! The food was delicious and appealing. The pasta was some of the best we've tasted. Homemade fettuccine with smoked eggplant was a stand out. We ended the meal with two great desserts, I got the Limoncello Rose Tiramisu & my Boo ordered the Pistachio Creme Brûlée. WOW! I LOVE Tiramisu & although this was different and tasty the Creme Brûlée was the best I've ever had. We highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable fine dining meal. This area has lots to see and do. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood after dinner and seeing the Tiber river at night. read more

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Amazing ambiance, average food and below average service. Why waste your time and money here when you could literally go anywhere else and have an amazing meal. read more

On arriving at Antica Pesa - our first dinner in Italy - we immediately realized that Italy is different from the U.S.: It's much much *much* better looking. Wait staff, owner, fellow diners, stray cats - All beautiful. The very good looking server acknowledged our earnest effort at saying 'buona sera' by asking in perfect English what kind of water we wanted. He then gave us excellent wine suggestions. It would take too long to review the individual courses. Suffice it to say that every bite was perfect. We were in Italy for 10 more days and this was our best meal among 33 excellent meals. My only gripes were: 1. The music selection was entirely cheesy American cover songs. 2. Some fellow diners were smoking (we were eating outside). That's Italy. They still look cool smoking. We don't. read more

Really great meal with a wonderful Atmosphere! We had the nest with egg and truffles And the pasta Pepe (don't know the exact name) cod carpaccio and grilled octopus. And the raspberry mouse for dessert. Great service. Charming historic celebrity restaurant in Rome. read more

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After the longest day of checking the necessary tourist site boxes off the list (coloseo, Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel), we slept. Then, as if it were a miracle, we woke, got ready for dinner, and made the 11 minute walk thru the delightful streets of Trastevere to Antica Pesa, where we had a 9 pm rez. In a city of incredible restaurants the hype surrounding this place is a bit much, and I really didn't think they could live up to expectations. I have to say we had a beautiful dinner from beginning to end. This is a special place in a special city, we had a glass of champagne in the swank waiting area, said hi to Francesco on our way out to our mint table in their incredible al fresco courtyard, and had the Amatriciana, the Vongole, and split the lamb chops and a bottle of Brunello I think. This was my favorite dinner in Rome, with Pierluigi running neck and neck. read more

Nice ambiance. Pics of former fame. Mediocre overpriced tasteless food. Dried overcooked amberjack and Roman beef of worst consistency... sorry never again read more

Very shocked to see so many negative reviews on this beautiful Roman restaurant! This place is darling! I loved the outdoor dining with the twinkling lights, it was like dining under the stars! We came to this restaurant on recommendation from a Roman friend, and we had almost perfect service from beginning to end! (we found that in most places in Italy we received wonderful service because they knew we would tip, which we did, and did not mind that in the least!) We were greeted graciously with a glass of spumonte, and immediately found ourselves lost in the wine "bible". It had to have been 300+ pages. I could have looked at it all night, but we eventually went with a delicious (and reasonable at 40 euro) wine one of our servers recommended to us. I say one, because the service was that good that I swear we had like three. I had the Penne Carbonara... probably the best in my entire life. The pasta was so perfectly al dente, the tomato sauce so fresh and flavorful, tasted like it was plucked from a vine in the kitchen, and the bacon was thick cut and crispy. Tutto Bene here!! Was definitely one of the dining highlights of our trip to Italy. read more

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We went here tonight and had a lovely meal. Everyone at the front of the house greets you upon arrival. The garden is very pretty. EXTENSIVE wine list. We enjoyed the tripe, pasta with clams (out of the shell which was a nice surprise), sea bass (didn't make a photo because we dove right in), and the white chocolate parfait (my favorite item!). There are many photos of celebrities on the walls, this is clearly a beloved spot. Will send friends and family here! read more

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By far the BEST meal of my life that I still remember after so many years. I saw some reviews with bad service, but we were taken there by two local Italian friends, who ordered in Italian and took care of everything, and our service was great. We started with an appetizer (Bruschette lardo and truffle; vegetables and cheese and ciauscolo), then we had "Cacio e pepe", and stinco as main entries. Followed up with chocolate volcano and some "millefoglie". It was a pricey meal, but in my opinion, worth it! read more

Best meal in Rome! Make a reservation at Antica Pesa and get ready to indulge in amazing food, wine and ambiance. Enjoy sitting in the outside terrace and perusing their expansive wine list, over 1000 labels!! We took suggestions from our friendly waiter and ordered the duck breast appetizer and grilled octopus- Simply amazing flavors. The sea bass dinner entree was exquisite and the delicate flavor of the mushroom pasta was on point. We had the privilege of being taken to the wine cellar which had a spectacular selection of wines from all over the world. A wonderful experience all around! read more

Sixteen years ago we ate here and loved it so much we went back the following night! This time the experience was the opposite, we couldn't get out fast enough. Starting with the positive, the food was excellent, the pasta was amazing and chicken was soft and tender. It didn't matter because the patio atmosphere was less inviting than remembered, possibly because they had several large parties going on and the people at the table next to us chain smoked throughout dinner. Seeing me look at the large wine list our server recommended a wine, I think it was the house wine, even though we would've picked something more special (i.e. more expensive). The wine was undrinkable, this was the first time we ever rejected a wine recommended by a restaurant. Where is the sommelier? Later the server came and asked what we wanted for dessert, but our entree hadn't arrived at the table yet. From start to finish the entire experience was awful. What a shame that a restaurant like this can go from great to bad. Truly a disappointment. read more

We had such high hopes, only to leave terribly disappointed. My wife and I visited on our honeymoon. There was a large table next to us that caused a big scene complaining about their meal. In turn, they had multiple servers take care of them including the owner. Yet, no staff visited our table ever. We weren't even offered dessert. A real shame given the beautiful location. I'd avoid at all costs! read more

Best dining experience in Rome. We were lucky enough to stumble upon this incredible restaurant for a late lunch after a late evening and had our absolute most drool-worthy meal here. Service is fantastic, just the right amount of attention and privacy. Wine list is perfection. And the Cacio e Pepe..... I almost cried with happiness. Don't miss it. read more

Our driver from the airport said that this restaurant had the best cacio e pepe in all of Rome and that is was actually invented here a few generations ago... Unfortunately, I didn't find anything about this place special, especially the cacio e pepe. A small menu, weird sci-fi music and the dishes we had were not great. The menu was really small and it was hard to find things we were excited about. I've had much more memorable pasta elsewhere and even in the US. Service was pretty terrible. It took forever to order wine and it was difficult to get anyones attention. I'd skip this if in Rome. Luckily it was not too expensive. The coolest part of the restaurant is the photos of all the celebrities who have dined here over the years. There are a ton! read more

Another perfect example of cuisine Roma Italiano. After a brief email chat to secure reservations, we were treated by a beautiful outdoor meal on a amazing Roma evening. Giovanni was superb, bringing us a wine list that was closer to a encyclopedia than a list. From a hot Buffalo Mozzarella to Saltimbocca, the meal, presentation and service was worthy of any top tier restaurant anywhere. Visiting chef Simone at the end was a dessert! Thank you! Chou Roma. read more

I am also shocked to see ANY negative reviews about this restaurant. I have never had such good service and delicious authentic Italian food in my life! When you walk in the walls are decorated with photographs of hundreds of celebrities who have dined here over the years. It's quite a sight! Paparazzi were outside when we arrived. The outdoor terrace is romantic and quaint lit by dim lighting and white table cloths. The wine list is probably the most remarkable wine list I've ever seen. It looks like a bible with some of the top wines in the world. We let our waiter pick the items we must try. I have a gluten allergy and they made me everything my friends ate (almost!) in a gluten free version. The service was impeccable. I asked for red pepper flaked and they literally brought whole dried chilis to the table and cut them for me on my plate. I've never seen that before! The food was fresh, flavorful, with that melt in your mouth to die for sensation! The BEST restaurant in Rome. One of my friends was a Roman local and even she agreed (you know how picky Italians are about their food!) This is absolutely one of those meals you will never forget and will stand out for a lifetime! My only regret was that I didn't wear elastic pants!! ;) read more

Booking was super easy online. Staff was extremely friendly and efficient. Very relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Order the carbonara, you won't be disappointed read more

Antica Pesa - Pasta carbonara - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

After getting recommendations from some very discerning friends, we decided to give this restaurant a try! As we walked up the street of via Garibaldi, we didn't see anything that would look like an exceptional restaurant. All of a sudden we were at the address with a very unassuming looking door. What we saw when we open the door I would've never expected from the look on the outside. Stunning! Little did we know The guest list of Hollywood royalty include, Madonna, DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Tarantino and many more... We were led through this beautiful restaurant with amazing artwork on the walls, into an elegant terrace garden! Wow! Once seated, besides the menu, we were given a wine Bible (do your biceps curls first), with over 1000 labels of wines. The choice was daunting, but somehow we managed! A bit of study of the menu, the theme of the chef became clear...offer traditional Roman dishes but cater to the hollywood tastebuds, (so they keep coming back), burgers, pasta, sausages etc. I chose what I thought to be an interesting interpretation of a rack of lamb, featuring raspberry sauce and the traditional Roman, (mandatory) eggplant. Perhaps I had high expectations, but I expected better, instead the lamb tasted very flat and boring. What i thought would be a memorable meal, was average at best, the only memorable part was the atmosphere - the beauty and liveliness of the Italian people eating out is catching! read more

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The food stinks and so does the service! We went here on our 2 night in Rome hoping to catch a good meal after spending the day touring the city. Needless to say I left very disappointed. The service here was ridiculously slow and the waiter gave us ATTITUDE ALL NIGHT! I ordered a pasta dish, which ended up being noodles and cheese (waaay too much cheese). I only ate about a third of it and I was starving. I kept trying to scrape the cheese off the noodles and then eat it because I was so hungry. When the waiter came by to clear our table, he didn't even bother asking how we liked the food. He simply gave me a look for not making a dent in my meal walked away with the plates. There are definitely better places to eat in Rome, where you won't get a side portion of attitude! I recommend going to Imago at Hotel Hassler. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Rome and one we visit at every opportunity. Menu is creative, with Italian favorites for those who need tradition. Wine list ranges from practical to extravagant. It's a romantic, beautiful restaurant with friendly service, delightful owners, and talented chefs. read more

Exceptional! At first amazed at the wall of fame pics of all the major Hollywood celebrities that have eaten here not to mention most of Marvels the Avengers lol - but after eating here , experiencing the service and the quality of the food no wonder why the rich and famous eat here. So yes, the have 2000 euro bottles of wine, but we didn't have that. We (my wife and I ) had an appetizer, and entree each, an aperitif before dinner , a bottle of red wine recommended you the sommelier and a creme brûlée to share for 149 euro. Exceptional value for money Highly recommend this restaurant. Spend as much or as little and no sacrifice on quality. read more

Wow! The 2nd best meal I have ever eaten, with the first being Daniel in NYC. How does this place not have a Michelin star! Make sure to get recommendations from the staff. A must do, when in Rome! Or anywhere in Italy! This place is worth the drive! read more

This place was recommended by a friend in California. Restaurant was next door to our hotel so after a long day of travel and coliseum tour it was hit the right location for us and was convenient for some post dinner alley strolls. Now re food and restaurant. We think We ordered incorrectly. In retrospect we wish that we had either skipped the pasta and got an entrée or only gotten one pasta between the two of us. We ordered three appetizers and two pastas. We were disappointed in the pasta but without the appetizers were outstanding. Lovely courtyard and fantastic service. It is a particularly romantic restaurant. Out of 5 Ambiance - 4.75 Food - 3.5 Service - 5 Location and general charm - 4.25 read more

Beautiful restaurant. We were really excited to eat here. the food was good but definitely expected it to be better. Nothing fantastic. Interesting menu with plenty of options. A little on the pricey side. We asked for help selecting a wine and the waitress recommended something which was the farthest from what we said we were looking for... Service was sub par which I think ruined our dining experience here. read more

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Best pasta I've had in Italy!! I went for my 21st birthday and everything was wonderful. We sat at a table on the covered patio and had a great server. While the appetizers, main courses, and (of course) wine was stellar. read more