I don't ask for much -- mostly snacks and kindness. My mom politely asked if there were fries (because I'm TWO), and the waitress yelled "NO, THIS ISN'T MCDONALD'S." Very loud. Very rude. Zero stars for vibes. This place is a total tourist trap and not friendly at all, especially if you have kids. Grown-ups might survive it, but toddlers will not. The only nice thing was that my mom liked her wine, so congrats on that, I guess. Brock's advice: stay away. I'll be eating my fries somewhere else read more

The service was excellent. The dining space was clean. Food was wonderful! The octopus was tender and flavorful. Although tiramisu is not usually my first choice, this version was delicious- so creamy and not overwhelming. It was great to have this restaurant right next to our hotel. What a treat! read more

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We yelped lunch spots after our visit to the vatican museums. Walked into a clean crisp and welcoming restaurant. Our hostess Valentina was fantastic. She was so attentive and helped up choose the best dishes. The lamb that she recommended was out of this world , the carbonara perfect. Tuna was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The pastas were pretty great too. Definitely a must visit of you are in the area. read more

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The vaca (of a lifetime) was in its final chapter, the fam coming back to Roma (where it originally started) and just feet (okay, meters!) away from our (final) hotel... this joint. A warm and inviting staff greeted us, sat us outside in their 'dining shed' and we just knew it was going to be a good (great) night. Almost 5-stars across the board from the entire fam (rack of lamb to a hamburger - in Italy?! - to gnocchi and fettuccine dishes) - we were stuffed (portions here were a bit more 'serious' than at some other spots over the past week). A heavy wine pour (Grazie mille!). So much flavor in each dish. Friendly - and fun - staff. Another winner all around. read more

Arlù - Pasta-tively delicious! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Decent and flavorful food. we came here after we visited Vatican City, it was a short walk away and away from all of the tourist trap restaurants. read more

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Our tour guide recommended this place for lunch after our tour of the Vatican. We didn't want a place in a touristy area, just wanted legit, good cooking. He definitely picked the right place. This third generation family restaurant was off the charts good. The inside was super cozy and the servers and granddaughter were so sweet and funny and had great recommendations. I shared egg with truffle on toast, pasta carbonara and an eggplant dish with my friend and they were all so tasty. Nice size portions and of course the wine was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for a nice lunch or even dinner. You will not be disappointed. read more

Came here with a group, our guide lives here in the Borgo and this is one of his faves. Terrific service, the food fresh, yummy, the bruschetta was flavorful and not soggy. Many in our group don't speak Italian and there wasn't anything lost in translation It was busy, and not a huge seating area so a bit cramped but we could get by, elbows and hips occ touching others read more

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We came here after our Vatican tour & was seated inside immediately. The waitress did speak English & she was very kind. This wasn't a planned restaurant & out of our entire Rome trip, this place had my favorite Amatriciana! All the ingredients were perfectly balanced. 100% recommend. It was delicious! read more

Arlù - Top: Carbonara, Bottom: Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Absolutely incredible experience! So beautiful! The food was so authentic. The Greek salad was the best we've ever had. The pasta dishes were amazing. I'm from the states and this is amazing food! Fabrizio is the best server around. If you don't stop here for a meal, you've missed Rome! read more

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After our Vatican CIty tour we were ready for lunch and started our search. Yelp led us to this spot. We arrived around 2 on a Thursday afternoon and luckily a corner table outside was waiting for us. Surprisingly, they were busy. Inviting and cozy Trattoria with an enclosed outside seating area. We started with the Burrata appetizer and an Aperol Spritz and Moretti Original Lager. Topped with anchovies, the Burrata was delicious. Complimentary bread was a nice touch. For lunch it was Spaghettoni Felicetti Alla Carbonara -proper Carbonara with Pork cheek vs Pancetta-amazing. From "Our Proposal,"Noodles with Cuttlefish Ragout was excellent. House-made desserts were tempting but we didn't have room nor time. Interestingly, they have a Burger on the menu-the table next to us ordered one and was raving about it. Our server was excellent and took great care of us. If in the Borgo neighborhood, don't miss this gem! read more

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We were able to make reservations for our party of 9 after our visit to the Vatican for 12pm. The inside was very clean, service was fantastic and the food was delicious. This was honestly one of the best meals we had the whole time we were in Rome. From the salad to main course and dessert. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality meal. It's only 8 ish minute walk from Piazza St Peter. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Everything was great -- the service, the food -- top-notch. A must-visit!

Great stop after visiting the Vatican. Restaurant was busy for lunch but we only waited about ten minutes for a table. Seeing its location only a few blocks from the Vatican I was worried it would be just another average tourist eatery. Food was excellent. Best gnocchi ragu of the trip. Wife had the pasta amatriciana. It was my wife's favorite. Tables are close together so it's a bit crowded and a little noisy (just like Rome). Family owned. Highly recommend. read more

Family run & very friendly for tourists. Real pasta - not Americanized at all. Average prices - maybe even a little expensive. 85 euros for 3 of us for lunch and 1 drink. Like all of Europe, they charge for water, bread with olive oil, everything. Enjoy read more

It was somewhat disappointed over all. Nothing stood out and it was the worst restaurant we dined in in Rome. My arugula walnut salad was a total disaster. Very coarse ingredients, unappetizing, poor presentation and completely off! Never again this place. read more

We got seated in the back room which had air conditioning-a pro. However the pros just about ended there. The amatriciana we ordered was hard and undercooked, which was a big surprise for Rome. You could literally see the center was a different color. I had a gnocchi dish which was decent, and the other dishes were so so. The one major issue was even by Italian standards the service was exceptionally slow, and the staff kept forgetting us. The last things we had ordered were two espressos, which they forgot and needed reminding when they brought the bill including the charge for it. The lunch took over 2 hours, and when we left, all the people in the restaurant when we entered had already left, and the place was pretty empty. On the plus sign the bathroom was pretty clean, and everyone was welcoming, if not forgetful. read more

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After a long day of walking St. Peter's Basilica we stopped at Arlù for lunch and drinks. Located on a street corner, the outside seating area catches a nice breeze and with a decorated covering to keep the sun off. The food and drink service was fast and the appetizers and main entree were very well done. Our waiter was quick to service and attentive to any requests. As far as quality goes the patrons at the restaurant were a mix of both locals and tourists. read more

OMG, so good. Went here after Vatican. Delicious pasta! We started out with the buratta, which was delicious. I had the Amatriciana, and wifey had the Cacio de Pepe which was delicious too. Worth the stop when in Roma. read more

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This was my favorite restaurant in Rome. The pear & arugula salad was fresh and filling. Not to worry though, I was still able to polish off my amazing pasta! read more

This was a wonderful find, with great food and service. The patio was quite lovely and the overall atmosphere was fresh, clean, and welcoming. read more

Food and service was excellent. We had the rib of lamb, stuffed chicken, anti pasta plate, tiramisu, Black Forest cake and pear and ricotta. Everything was excellent. Best meal so far. read more

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Aperolized pear with Gorgonzola ice cream! If it's on the desert menu get it! One of the most creative deserts I had in Europe. Super delicious! The menu has a great selection of food choices. This was definitely one or our favorite spots in Rome. Its about a block away from the Vatican. The services is very good and super friendly compared to other locations thru out Rome. The services here was excellent! Very small restaurant with lots of room outside to take in the Europe dinner experience. Great place, highly recommend read more

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Great place to eat. This street is lined with restaurants, this one is more upscale and had a more customized menu then the others. Service was exceptional, we made advance reservations for 8, including 2 little kids. They were very accommodating, but they didn't really plan for us despite having advance reservations. No complaints on the food, give them a try. read more

A very cute resto walking distance to the Vatican with quality Italian dishes. Found out that the name of the restaurant is a combination of the husband and wife's name. I ordered: - carbonara w/bacon & it was al dente with perfect seasoning **PROs: - Very near the Vatican - Small but quality choices to choose from - Few doors down to one of the best gelato spots - Indoor/outdoor seating - Family owned business; wife is the chef and husband behind the customer service **CONs: - The quality was superb, I just wished there was more to choose from dinner options read more

Arlù - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

A great stop for anyone staying or visiting near the Vatican! The service was friendly and the food came out quickly on a fairly busy night. The food was delicious - I highly recommend the grilled octopus and the calcio e pepe. The atmosphere was great. We ate outside and it was lit just right, with upbeat but unobtrusive music playing from inside. The waitstaff spoke English more than well enough to get two Americans through the meal. My one tiny nitpick is that we had to ask to see the wine list. But when we asked for it it came quickly and there was a delightful selection. If I ever come to Rome again, I will be back! read more

Arlù - Squid entree - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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while on vacation in Rome found this little place walking distance from the Vatican entrance, the food was absolutely amazing, our waiter, a young man from Portugal, was absolutely on top of his game, not only was the food superb, the service is excellent, and the location with its outside seating on a pedestrian street made for a great evening read more

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Excellent restaurant right outside the Vatican. Food was fresh and a menu had something for everyone. Enjoyed our octopus appetizer along with tuna and blueberries (was delicious ) and all the pasta dishes we ordered were perfect. Service was excellent with just the right amount of un rushed attention with a great smile. Nice wine list and appropriate prices for area. read more

Lovely experience! The cacio e pepe and carbonara were amazing! Great service and lovely patio! read more

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Absolutely adored this cute little restaurant. The service was outstanding! We wanted a spot on the patio and while waiting had the pleasure of enjoying inside with a complimentary glass of champagne to tide us over. The wine, bread, pasta and even dessert was immaculate. This will definitely be added to my favorites list for Rome. read more

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We were really excited to try this place on our trip to Rome based on the raving reviews but we were barely even acknowledged. After waiting to be seated in a nearly empty restaurant, we waited an additional 15 minutes for a menu or some type of service before we decided to walk out. Disappointing! read more

Wonderful staff and the food was delicious. Was a great stop after the Vatican to relax with wine and food enjoyed by our entire party. Highly recommend reservations we lucked out and got the last table. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. My husband and I both got the cheeseburger. And it was one of the best I've had. I needed some protein and to step away from pasta for one second. The service was also very good. There was a short wait but it was worth it. The ambiance is very calm and cute. The perfect spot if you are close to Vatican or St. Peter basilica read more

Arlù - Hamburgers. I added onion to mine. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Food excellent..great location near Sis8tine Chapel..ty Fabrizio excellent service....portion size for spaghetti and bit small

We enjoyed it as our first authentic Italian meal. The service was very friendly and helpful. Our server was able to help us decide what to eat and clarify the items in menu. read more

Arlù - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

PROS: - food EXCELLENT - service EXCELLENT - ambiance EXCELLENT - intimate space - food is really delicious CONS: - NONE!! This place is very lovely and food and service is EXCELLENT! We had the grilled octopus, sea bass, some pasta, and Greek salad. EVERYTHING was delicious! I highly recommend the grilled octopus and sea bass. This place is very lovely and intimate and can be very romantic. I would go back here in a heartbeat. read more

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The pesto gnocchi was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Stumbled upon this place after visiting the Vatican, so happy we ate here!! read more

Arlù - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

After staying in Rome for a few days you get so annoyed by people trying to get you into their restaurant. You know this is a quality restaurant when people are waiting to get a table. We waited a few minutes for an outside table where the people watching was amazing. Close to the Vatican there are many of the faithful walking by on their holy trek. We shared an antipasto board with some different cheeses and salamis. The main entree was also shared with a sumptuous lasagna that was dense. It was a good call to split because it would have really been filling. It was vegetarian but the taste was so good meat would have distracted from the flavors. Along with our meal we shared a 1/2 liter of the house red wine which was a good deal a 9 euros. Service was very prompt and attentive. Unlike the horror stories you hear about slow service this restaurant really delivered on the high quality and service. Thank you fellow Yelpers! for writing your reviews because otherwise I would never have found this little gem of a place. read more

Arlù - Lasagna. Pure heaven - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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This place close to Vatican is great. The service is very good and the food is excelente. The size of the plate is a bit small, mainly the ravioli, so it goes well with a salad and a tiramisu. BTW, the tiramisu is the best part. read more

Arlù - Cheff's suggestion. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Delicious food and welcoming and attentive services. Olhe, our server, was wonderful! Love her smiling!

Small quaint restaurant with sophisticated decor and staff. The staff was very nice but service was slightly slow. Absolutely loved our food- my husband got the special of the day which was the carbonara with roasted artichoke. The artichoke was bursting with flavors and definitely took the carbonara to the next level. I got the ravioli with octopus. The presentation was appeasing and the food even more in my tummy. Next time we are near the Vatican, I will be going back to this local joint! Ps: that's the other thing we loved about this place, it was filled with locals barring my husband and I being the only tourists. Accomplished the goal of experiencing local flavors the city has to offer- fresh pasta and ingredients across the board read more

Arlù - Carbonara with roasted artichoke- special of the day - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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