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    Babbo's

    3.6 (38 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Steakhouses, Seafood

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beware the unlisted €90 price of this "flounder fish for two" special!
    Jessica M.

    Food- delicious. Service- excellent. Atmosphere- great! So why 3 stars? Keep reading. This started out as wonderful first night in Italy. Unfortunately I cannot give a 5 star review like I'd like to, as I feel we were taken advantage of as "tourists". The server (who was lovely) came over and showed us a large tray of fresh fish and described their specials that night. We had wanted pasta and pizza (Italy- ya!) but after his detailed description of the "Flounder fish for 2" he encouraged us to try this. So we did. The fish was alright, but the shock came when we received the bill. Most entree items on the menu were priced €20-€30, so imagine our shock when this "flounder fish for 2" was priced at NINETY EUROS. We did get two free limoncello shots which helped (a little). So beware the unlisted fish specials. If you can avoid being taken advantage of, this is an excellent choice for dinner! I feel I must add the flounder photo!

    Paccheri Gragano con spigola, fiori di zucca e granella di pistacchio
    Chelsea D.

    Very very good! Perfect portion of food and great staff. We got the cacio e Pepe as well as a SeaBass pasta with pumpkin and pistachio. Very good!

    Soup from a can
    Pat K.

    Tourist trap! This place had awful food, upsell scam and overpriced. Went in here for a light dinner near our hotel and at first seemed nice. Mostly tourists in the place should have warned me. I ordered European sea bass (Branzino) for 15 Euros and minestrone soup for 9 Euros. The waitress then said I could have braised artichoke instead of veggie side and bread will be brought out.. She didn't mention that the artichoke was 8 Euros and the bread was 5 Euros. Food was awful - got 4 tiny tail sections of fish that was over salty and soup from a can! At the end, they added on a service fee of 4.50 Euros. Total bill came out to 45 Euros which was a rip! Don't come here unless you want to be taken advantage of by servers who know you are tourists and will never return!

    The carbonara - the pancetta was so crunchy and the sauce so yummy!!!
    Sandra L.

    This place has the absolute best carbonara that I have ever had!!!! On a recent trip to Rome I asked my concierge for a recommendation in termini for a place to have carbonara and he insisted on Babbos. I was admittedly a bit skeptical because of my high expectations but I must be honest and tell you that this was the most amazing €8.50 plate of carbonara that I have ever had!!!

    Holy shit. A full meal out of an appetizer to boot. Worth coming back just for the food!

    Mushroom and sausage pizza...SOOO good...
    Robert P.

    I couldn't disagree with the naysayers more. We spent our last night in Rome tired and hungry. This place was just what we needed. Great ambiance in the outdoor patio. A VERY attentive owner/manager which may make some feel rushed, but we were allowed to take our time. Food was excellent, mushroom pizza was perfectly cooked and pasta with clams was very very good. Price was awesome, around 50 euros for two glasses of wine, one beer, appetizer and two entrees. Actually a great deal for Rome! Owner even gave us a treat (gratis) at the end of a cordial and cookies. We would/will definitely go back next time in Rome! You should too.

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    Food wasn't that great and very over priced. Wait staff was cold & rude. The atmosphere was very nice. Would not recommend or go back

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    The steak was like shoe leather! It was full of gristle. Worst steak I've ever had and they didn't want to comp it. I will not go back!

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    We really enjoyed the eggplant parmesan and the tiramisu was outstanding!!

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    We loved this place when in Rome last October, and I am startled to see any bad reviews.

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    2.5 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    One of the most popular Italian restaurants in Rome with multiple locations throughout the city all…read morewith lines. When we arrived on a late afternoon, we waited about 10 minutes before getting seated. To start off, we got the Limoncello Spritz (€10) and Aperol Spritz (€10), which were refreshing. For our pasta, we ordered the Fettuccine with Oxtail (€18) and Carbonara (€17). We also wanted to order two more Secondi dishes, but the waiter warned us that the pasta is filling. After we finished the pasta, we did still order the Rabbit (€19) because it wasn't something we usually see on the menu. For the carbonara, the flavor was delicious but not really my favorite pasta shape. It was also quite al dente with a chewy texture. I have to say that the oxtail was spectacular though with its juicy and tender meat sauce. While the rabbit was nice to try once, it was a bit dry with minimal meat. Overall, good spot but nothing worth waiting too long for. Also, I'd stick to the pasta here as it's all handmade. You even see them handrolling them inside. Note that they also charge €2 per person for service fee already.

    10/10 across the board. Osteria da Fortunata is everything people say it is and more. I ordered the…read morecacio e pepe and OMG... hands down the best pasta I've ever had in my life. The pasta was perfectly cooked, coated in the creamiest, silkiest sauce, and the Parmesan cheese was absolutely heavenly. Simple ingredients, flawless execution. I also had the berry cheesecake, and it was just as amazing. Light, creamy, not too sweet, and the berry topping tied everything together perfectly. Pure heaven from start to finish. From the food to the experience, this place is a must when you're in Rome. I'd come back again and again without hesitation.

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Inside

    Inside

    Osteria Da Fortunata - Oxtail Pasta

    Oxtail Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata - Outdoor seating

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    Outdoor seating

    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(167 reviews)
    1.2 kmMonti
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    Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

    Great first meal in Rome!…read more I loved my artichoke pasta dish with bacon, it was a daily special. The amaretto dessert was delicious! Carbonara was super al dente. Seafood risotto was fresh. Grilled radicchio was like stir fried. Dinner for 3 for 77 euros, impressively busy for a Tuesday night. Friendly staff, easy for English speakers. :)

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    Le Tavernelle - Interior restaurant

    Interior restaurant

    Le Tavernelle - Squid and seabass

    Squid and seabass

    Le Tavernelle - Inside dining area

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    Inside dining area

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