Armando al Pantheon was awesome!! We're so glad we visited -- it was the best food we ate during our trip to Italy. They usually take reservations only; but you can sometimes get lucky (like we did as a table for two) by waiting before they opened for a walk-in spot. We did have to get there before their official 6pm dinner time opening and wait 45 min to get a seating time on a weekday (a line was already forming prior to 6pm), but it was well worth it. (Plus it was nicely air conditioned! Which was rare in center city Rome) Food wise, we got their zucchini soup, braised duck with plums, carbonara, and tiramisu. My husband really enjoyed the braised duck, and I ordered the carbonara, which was especially delicious -- it was a perfect pasta texture, nice and eggy, with small bits of crispy fried pork mixed in! It was so so good. I wish we could've tried more pastas here!! They looked so simple but tasted incredible. Servers were also friendly and attentive! read more

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Small place, a stones throw from the Pantheon. There was a line around the corner, however, we had reservations and seated immediately the tables were spacious and comfortable in a well lit restaurant. We had appetizers, which were phenomenal. Pasta for lunch- Cacio E Pepe and Pasta alla' Amateiciana. I can't decide which one was better because they were both out of this world! We finished the meal off with tiramisu and are glad we did. Definitely go by when you're seeing the Pantheon.. read more

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If you go to Rome or are even remotely close to Armando Al Pantheon, do everything in your power to get a reservation or line up at minimum 45 minutes before they open to try and snag a table as a walk in. This pasta was life changing. The atriciana was straight flames 20/10 and the broccoli special rotelle was one of the most incredibly interesting and flavorful dishes I've ever had. You must eat here. They were able to accommodate a table for 2 as a walk in, we got there about 30 minutes before they opened. You must eat here. read more

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Opens at 6pm and we had that reservation. Seems like there take some walk ins but they get those with reservations seated first. We sat outside cuz it's summer evening but was still hot out there. The staff was super nice and friendly with great recommendations. We had the carbonara and the special ossobuco. Every part of the meal was amazing. The tiramisu was especially wonderful. Wish I was around longer, I would have definitely been back read more

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ive been underwhelmed by the pizza in italy but the pasta broke the streak. better than anywhere else. Rigatoni all'Amatriciana was simple. Carbonara was different. it was so egg forward and the crispy meat was perfect. simple pastas that got the pasta noodles and the sauce right. read more

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We were lucky to secure a reservation during our visit to Rome and couldn't be happier. Tucked away on a side street near the Pantheon, the dining room is cozy and quaint. Service was warm and welcoming and helped pick out a wine for us. The food was some of the best we encountered while in Rome. The standout was the rigatoni amatriciana-loved the richness of the guanciale in the dish. Truly outstanding. The veal was also excellent. Due to the size and popularity, you will definitely want to make reservations. read more

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We had very good service and delicious food. We found good food and good service throughout Italy. Why I am writing this review is to direct you to the dessert area, particularly the fresh fruit specials. When we chose this restaurant, I saw multiple mentions of the fresh fruit desserts. I didn't understand, I do now. Without a doubt, the Strawberries and zabaglione crema was THE best thing I ate all week. Please try the fresh fruit desserts! Darn, I was so excited about the strawberries, I forgot to take a picture. Trust me, it's good. read more

I was so happy to say this lived up to the hype! This was the reservation I was most excited for and it was a great time. Based on location, service and food I think this was my overall favorite visit in Rome. I started with an artichoke and mozzarella. The mozzarella was so fresh and moist. My husband is not a huge artichoke person but, we were both fighting for the last bite. For dinner I had Gricia. The sauce was silky smooth with a perfect salty bite from the guanciale. I wish I could eat this meal every night. The tiramisu was expertly done! Not soggy but not hard. Full of creamy and coffee flavors. The service was helpful and quick. You could tell they had a seating after us but, they did not rush. read more

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Terrible attitude, very condescending and rude to customers. The food is overly salty, you can get far better meals elsewhere in Rome, for far less money and hassle. Very few locals. read more

Three of us had dinner on a weeknight. We had made reservations a month in advance online. When we arrived on time , we were seated immediately at the only one open table. Many people were being turned away. Reservations are a must here! It took awhile to take our order. Like a long while. We ordered a white wine that they were out of. Maybe that was the holdup? She recommended a similar white wine at the same price. It was good. We learned they only have cacio and Pepe at lunch. For our pasta course, I got the carbonara, my cousin got the Amatriaciana (served with rigatoni), and my friend the the grigia (similar to cacio and Pepe). I liked my carbonara the best although it was heavy. My cousin and friend both liked the Amatriaciana best. For our main we got the veal Saltimbocca and the veal special. Also we added a side of chicory. The veal Saltimbocca was the best. It was pounded paper thin and the prosciutto was high quality. The veal special was not what any of us expected. We could have skipped that in retrospect but it sounded good on paper. The chicory was too spicy for me to eat; I wish I had gotten a salad instead. I had to leave before dessert to take a call. They got a strawberry ricotta torte and thought it was very good. Very reasonably priced. A solid 3.5 but rounding up to 4 due to location and price point. read more

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This I have heard so much about from so many famous foodies! Where traditional pastas are made well and I wanted to try it. Customer service here is amazing! They definitely know their menu and easily make suggestions. It is a must to make reservations here and they only open 30 days before hand and go fast. You can try your luck on the day. Had a classic cacio e Pepe which was good but I must say not the best I have had in Rome . The standout for me was the lamb. So tender and juicy. Perfection. I also had the torta roma I believe. I asked what they suggested was their best and I am really happy to have had this. It was sweet yet not overly so. You can get tiramisu everywhere so for him to pick something new for me and was delicious - I highly recommend. I would love to go back and try the recommended carbonara on my next trip. Honesty, there is a vibe to this place that's very comfortable. read more

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I was able to snag a reservation about a month before my visit to Italy which worked out great as I was able to time it with my visit to the Pantheon (restaurant is across the street). I was greeted warmly when I arrived and shown to my table. I started with an arugula salad which was perfect. I'm usually not a big arugula fan but this salad converted me. The gnocchi with ribs was a special and was divine. Meat was fall off the bone tender and a perfect complement to the gnocchi. I had the tiramisu for dessert which was so creamy and delicious I forgot to take a picture Paired with a lovely red wine recommended by the waitress and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Tip- try and get a reservation beforehand- a few folks were turned away without one due to a full house. read more

Armando al Pantheon - Gnocchi with ribs - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Our travel agent booked our party of eight reservations at this restaurant. She told us this was a Michelin restaurant and hard to get reservations. The food was good but it was served to us by a waiter with a heavy dose of body oder making interactions with the waiter very unpleasant. I still am not sure why this restaurant is in demand or what it received a Michelin star for as it seemed to be very average.... read more

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I watched Stanley Tucci's series about the regions of Italy and he visited Armando's in the Rome episode. It's not easy to make a reservation ( you can only do it online 30 days in advance and the tables are gone in about 10 minutes ), so we were excited to go for lunch there. We were anticipating some excellent food! What a disappointment. It certainly did not live up to all the hype. We tried 3 pastas and all were just average - not bad, just nothing special compared to other pastas we had during our 10 day visit. In fact, we had more memorable meals at neighborhood restaurants throughout Rome, in Florence, and in the Tuscany area. The best dish at Armando's was the grilled lamb, but I wouldn't go back just for that. My advice would be to skip Armando's and focus on the restaurants that cater to the locals. That's where you find unfussy and delicious food made with love! read more

We had a great experience while on our honeymoon here. We came here for our anniversary dinner. I would suggest getting a reservation if you come at night. They fill up very quickly. When we came, there was indoor seating and outdoor seating inside the tent with the heat lamps. Beautiful views of the Pantheon if you are outside on the street. The employees spoke Italian and English. Excellent service, our waiter constantly check on us. I don't remember if there was a coperto, the receipt I posted doesn't show it. They close around 3pm and reopen around 7pm for dinner. Keep that in mind if you are trying to come for a late lunch. The food was amazing. A lot of great appetizers, pasta and meat to choose from. I'm not a big fan of artichoke, but I really enjoyed it crispy with the fresh mozzarella. I had Carbonara pasta. Loved the sauce. The guanciale that's in the pasta is now a favorite of mine. Hard to find good carbonara in the states. Will definitely come back here the next time I visit Rome. read more

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Definitely make a reservation for this restaurant! We did not but we got pretty lucky - we lined up minutes after they opened for the night and were able to get a reservation for a couple hours later. We were the last couple to get a table for the night. As a vegetarian that also has an egg allergy, I was worried I wouldn't have any options here. I was wrong! Unfortunately I only had one option since most of the pastas had meat in the sauce. I ordered the black truffle pasta and it was out of this world! The pasta was super delicious and the portion sizes were satisfying. The pasta was a little too al dente for me but otherwise very flavorful and truffle filled! My husband ordered the rigatoni and the cod fish and loved both! I also ordered the chicory and it was SO delicious! read more

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Wow wow wow! I had high expectations, and this dinner met them from start to finish. It is right next to the Pantheon, but it is not your typical tourist trap - this kitchen understands the rich culinary history of Rome and serves up dishes that honor those traditions. The restaurant is small and intimate, with memorabilia on the walls, and the service is excellent. Start with an artichoke cooked Roman style, along with some fresh mozzarella cheese. The quality and taste of the local food will blow you away!Then, take your pick of any of the four pastas of Rome (cacio e pepe, gricia, carbonara, or amatriciana) and give them a try. The carbonara is my favorite. It was rich and silky smooth, perfectly cooked - I'd eat it every night if I could. I wish we could get ingredients of this quality in the United States. The desserts are also great. I tried the brownie, but the star is the tiramisu - not too crunchy, but not too soggy. This was all around an amazing experience and we will be back! read more

Armando al Pantheon - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Terrible food and poor service This is the ONLY bad meal we had in Rome! We were under the impression this was a michelin rated restaurant but it was so disappointing read more

Yes! That's the spot you want to visit after long walks in Rome. Don't mind bad reviews! Despite, reservation issues you still can be accommodated as a walk-in. People just don't want to seat outside in a nice outdoor sidewalk tables ( construction is covered from two sides so don't worry about rain). Food was amazing! I had veal and it was amazing and gf had carbonara and it was bumbastik ( x million amazing). Don't forget to ask for espresso m, their cups a so cute! read more

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This place was on Staley Tuccis program on CNN. As a result, it is very difficult to get into. My best advice is to try it for lunch. We stood in line and got lucky. The food is worth the wait. The famous Amatriciana and Caccio Pepe were both the best we had. The Oxtail Rabbit and Veal were on the table too. All great. Oxtail was the best. Service. All of the people are great. However, you will need to be patient here. This is a small place surrounded by some well deserved hype. It's got a humble vibe and small kitchen. It's going to take a while. This is the best meal we had in Rome. But don't despair if you can't get in. Rome has great food. read more

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We saw this on Stanley Tucci and knew we had to try it. Luckily, we were able to secure reservations a couple months in advance which I highly recommend because it was totally booked up. While we were touring Italy, we got in the habit of ordering 2 or 3 pasta dishes and sharing everything. This was a great way to sample the local flavors and get more variety! We started with bruschetta which blew me away. The marinated tomatoes were unlike anything I've ever tasted before. They were beautiful. The pasta was of course, absolutely incredible. We got the Al' Amatriciana and alla Gricia half portions. I really liked that we were able to order half portions. The waiter here was so friendly and nice, and she actually corrected our terrible pronunciation of bruschetta. It's pronounced brusketta with a k sound. Without her, we would be pronouncing bruschetta wrong for the rest of our lives. read more

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Very hyped up place but food was just so so. I don't think it's worth waiting in line for. I'm not sure I would ever come back here again.

Typically you are required to make a reservation months in advance, we tried everyday for 30 days and to no avail so we decided to shoot our shot and arrive 15 minutes before opening for dinner. We were 3rd in line and by miracle we got a seat after an hour wait (we ere the last group that they decided to serve that night and told the rest of the line that they would be getting in (call us lucky!). When we got seated we were astounded by Orlando the waiter, who was attentive and always came by with a smile. We were also welcomed by a sommelier and helped us choose wine based on the dishes we ordered. The food was divine (pasta perfectly cooked -- maybe the best we had in Rome, flavor profile was exquisite, dessert drinks were the perfect ending to our time there). read more

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Stones throw from Rome's most intact ancient monument, Armando al Pantheon is the champions of local food culture for more than five decades and had a recent worthy mention on wine spectator's "101 reasons we love Italy". The Gargioli family has been dutifully producing Roman classics like spaghetti ajo ojo e peperoncino (spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chile) and coda alla vaccinara (oxtail braised in tomato and celery). Among the seasonal side dishes, look for puntarelle (Catalonian chicory) with anchovy sauce and carciofi alla romana (simmered artichokes) in the cooler months. The thinly sliced veal with pancetta was cooked perfect. Reservation is a must and books up) one month ahead. We called on the same day to try to get our names on the list and we are the first to line up at around noon (restaurant opens at 12:30). We scored one of the 5 tables outdoors at around 1pm. read more

Armando al Pantheon - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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There is a new item added to the menu you just try, Eggplant Parmigiana and it was flawlessly executed. The key here is they use in-season eggplant, slow-cooked tomato sauce, al dente pasta sheets, a sprinkle of parmigiana, vibrant fresh basil, and topped with the perfect amount of mozzarella. I can't say which I liked more, the slight crunch end or the inside layers, but I enjoyed every bite. The service is always attentive and at the same time respects your time to enjoy your meal. Still, after many many years the first place I book and my first meal upon arriving in Rome. read more

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Incredible authentic food from Roman times! Highly recommend the artichoke and ask the waiter for the local delicacy you won't be disappointed! read more

Very intimate setting with great food and service! Location is great. Make sure you make reservations. There is always a very long line waiting to get in upon opening. read more

This was outstanding. We finally got here after years of having it bookmarked, and ordered a crazy amount of food: eggplant parm, bruschetta + buffalo mozz, bruschetta with anchovies, gricia, amatriciana, cacio pepe, saltimbocca, artichokes, and three desserts: maritozzo (from Roscioli), gelato balls from Giolitti, and tiramisu. We loved just about everything. The amatriciana is maybe the best version I've ever had of that pasta -- I'm not sure how it could be better. I don't think I could come here and not get the anchovy bread. The eggplant parm was incredible too. All three desserts were outstanding. My wife also really loved the veal, and while I appreciated it, I could see myself subbing it out next time. read more

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One of the best meal we had in Rome. Their carbonara, caccio pepe and tiramisu were really good.

Tourist trap. Imagine waiting to come and given bread in a paper bag then basic red sauce on pasta. The salad was arugula plain with olive oil, raisins and peanuts. Worse than airplane food. Felt like we were tricked! read more

Overrated. I got the FETTUCCINE ALL'AMATRICIANA and while the noodles were great, the sauce was mediocre and the meat was burnt which really took away from the taste. Disappointing. Wait staff was very inattentive. We had to request water, bread, and olive oil multiple times. Two of our drinks didn't arrive by the time the meals were served and we were offered a shot of Limoncello to make up for the delay. We received one of the drinks, but the 2nd cocktail was never delivered. We left without the drink or the promised Limoncello shot. read more

Had An amazing meal but definitely make a reservation . Since Tucci went there everyone wants to go read more

Excellent traditional Roman food. Clean intimate establishment. Impeccable service. you could try your lucky for lunch when it is open at noon, but it is best to make a reservation through their website. Be prepared that it may take a while to finish your meal, as it has a small kitchen, few staff, and some items are prepared to order such as pasta. And it is generally the case that you will end up spending 1hr or 2 easily over a meal in a sit down restaurant in Italy. read more

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We managed to get a table here despite not having a reservation. The restaurant is in a very busy spot and the views of the pantheon are from the side. We sat outside which was lovely despite the heat. The food was delicious, don't expect a huge menu, we were there at lunch and the menu is small. Whilst we were there my son was sick and the staff were so very kind and helpful. Their kindness was amazing and the were very understanding. Top tips, book a table! Save yourself a wait in the burning sun! read more

Armando al Pantheon - Waiter choice of Rose. Was perfect! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We went here for our first dinner of our first trip to Rome back in June 2023. We still talk about the Veal dish to this day! The restaurant is small and cozy. I worried about it being touristy since it's steps away from the Pantheon but everyone seated around us was Italian. A very good sign. We started with the bruschetta which had buffalo mozzarella. That sparked our obsession with Buffalo Mozzarella and ruined all other Mozzarella for us. I had the Carbonara which was excellent. It'd say it was one of the best we had in Rome. My husband ordered a Veal dish that, if I remember correctly, was a special. It was probably one of the most delicious dishes we've ever had. I've scoured the internet trying to figure out what that dish was so I could attempt to make it at home. No luck. Armando's is a must try when you're in Rome! Don't forget to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

An absolutely delicious meal at Armando Al Pantheon. Would definitely recommend having a reservation as this spot fills up extremely quickly. The Aperol spritz were refreshing. Not only was the food delicious, the service wonderful, but also the view on the pantheon was breathtaking. Definitely recommend! read more

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This was one of my favorite meals in Rome. Be aware if you want to eat here you HAVE TO make a reservation on their website. I booked 2 months out for a lunch and tried the rest of the week to get back for another meal but was unsuccessful. We tried the special bruschetta which had chicory, fava beans and peas on it. We did the cacio y pepe and Carbonara pastas. Prepared to perfection and for desert we did the tiramisu and maritozzo filled with gelatto. Service was fantastic and the food was exceptional. Yes, this place was featured in the Stanley Tucci : Searching for Italy series. Well worth the time to make a reservation and experience this place ! read more

My husband and I stopped in here for a late lunch on a Thursday, about an hour before they closed to prepare for dinner. We were able to walk in - no reservation needed - and the host was very accommodating and friendly. We had the Carbonara and the Amatriciana, and while I thought the Carbonara was better, we both left happy and ready to return the next time we're in Rome. Ambiance was pleasant and local - didn't feel too touristy despite the amazing location, literally in the shadow of the Pantheon. Thanks for the recommendation, Stanley Tucci! read more

We made reservations 30 days in advance. Service was very good. Food was fresh and simple. We got veal dish and pasta. It was good. Nice ambiance and perfect location read more

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This was our first time dining at Armando al Pantheon. A small family-owned restaurant, it has been run by the Gargioli family since 1961 and serves authentic homemade Roman classics. The past dishes and braised veal shanks were to die for. Reservations should be made 30 days out to ensure you can grab one of the few tables. The views of the Pantheon won't dissapoint. We will be back - your friends at Jetsetz.com. read more

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