Reasonably tasty food marred by variable service - and the maitre d' lying through his teeth about double charging for tips. The prawns sautéed were a hit. Very good focaccia. Ok Amarone wine. Wonderful spaghetti with meat sauce. The broccoli pasta was ok but not great and underdone. Carbonara was ok. "Servicio" 10% was included on the bill and was presented after paying with credit card for a 10/20/30% option. I noted tip had already been included and the maitre d' said servicio was a tax and not tip. I tipped 20% before looking it up. When I confronted him after he continued to insist servicio was tax and not tip. read more

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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

On our last day in Italy we returned to Rome, and decided to stay near Termini the main train station. We would take the train to FCO in the am to catch our flight home. The last time I was in Italy, I made the mistake of staying at the Hilton near FCO on my last day. The Hilton was shit and there wasn't anything to do near the airport. Babbo's (Dad's) was across the street from the B & B, and was recommended by the lady at the front desk. Mija was tired and wanted to eat in the room. We wanted to order some take away fretta (in a hurry) for her & ITC, while my order was to eat at the restaurant. The take away did not come rapidemente as requested, and my order of octopus and fried seafood took a long time. Even ITC was getting upset bc we wanted the take away first. When my octopus finally arrived, it was just okay. I had this dish at least 3x in Italy, and the polpo here was my least fave. A portion of it was cold which was a major turnoff. Likewise, the portion of mixed seafood was small in relation to price vs the dish we enjoyed in Livorno. The portions were massive there and for less €. Regarding the ambiance, they offered inside and al fresco seating. We wanted to sit in the main part of the restaurant, but the put us in this small area to the right of the entrance. Like I said the service is slow AF here, and they didn't seem to understand we wanted the take away first. ITC confirmed that I made my request properly in Italian. Nonetheless, the staff was friendly and warm. All in all, a ho hum experience. When I return to Italy and stay by Termini, I will definitely not return here. The experience was mediocre AF. read more

Babbo's - Frittura mista de pesce (fried mixed seafood) pretty good - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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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! read more

Babbo's - Beware the unlisted €90 price of this "flounder fish for two" special! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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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! read more

Babbo's - Paccheri Gragano con spigola, fiori di zucca e granella di pistacchio - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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First time in Rome and was looking for a good place to eat lunch. We came across Babbo's in Via Volturno. Food was exquisito (fish with pasta, catfish with patatas, Cesar salad and lasagna). The service was excellent with our waitress Pedro. Very attentive and helpful. Really recommended and we will come back. I give 5 stars. read more

We stopped in for dinner while in Rome and everything was delicious. Our server was excellent and very funny. We got the fish special which may be a little gimmicky, but was delicious and enough for four people. Saw some reviews calling this a scam as it's 80€, but that's reasonable for how much food it was and getting to pick your own fish. Pretty touristy place, but that doesn't take away from it being delicious. read more

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! read more

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Food was actually pretty good, but when we got ready to go, we had to ask for our bill three times. Took him 20 minutes to bring it to us. Then the waiter tried to keep our credit card and acted completely surprised when we asked for it back like it was just a mistake. Looking at the bill now and they billed our credit card twice. Too many other dining options to put up with poor service and shady behavior. read more

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!!! read more

Babbo's - The carbonara - the pancetta was so crunchy and the sauce so yummy!!! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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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!

Nice setting and great service. They were busy but readily accommodated our group of six. The waiter had a great sense of humor. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the pizza was very tasty. Highly recommended! read more

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

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I got the ox tail and trust me, it was very fatty. Also my antipaste choice of panned ham & other assortments of cold cuts was okay but expected cheese with it (did not get cheese). The dessert choice of apple cake was very delicious and the custard was good. Thats why i feel like 3 stars is the perfect score because the antipaste & main course were average but the dessert & americano coffee were great. read more

This place should really have a better rating. First meal in Rome and it was as authentic as it gets. Ordered the lasagna and veggie pizza. Delicious! Service was good and fast. Two thumbs up! read more

Great choice for al fresco dining on a warm afternoon or evening. Very good fresh fish options. My wife ordered the carbonara, which may not be quite (as claimed) the best in Rome, but it's still very good. A bit salty for my palate, but she enjoyed it. I chose the spaghetti alla vongole, which is a dish I've loved, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Tender clams and perfectly al dente pasta. Good wine options. Very attentive service. We'll be back. read more

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. read more

Babbo's - Mushroom and sausage pizza...SOOO good... - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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This place is a great restaurant that is both classy yet casual. The prices are a little higher due to the menu choice, but the steak, fish, pasta, and noodles were very tasteful! The homemade egg noodles tasted original and definitely homemade. The food was warm when it came out and the setting and the decor of the place makes you really feel like you're in italy. Although it's location is a little hidden in a sketchy neighborhood, the place feels safe inside and homey. The real gem of this restaurant is its tiramisu. Many tiramisus in Rome are merely custard with chocolate powder on top, but this tiramisu was absolutely delightful and real authentic Italian tiramisu. If you are looking for a restaurant with many different choices, this is the place for you! read more

Tourist trap. Asked if we would like garlic bread and we said no thank you but they brought it anyway. We figured oh that's nice, it's free. It's not. Sparklingly or still? We chose still and if came out in a cheap vase that I'm sure they just took yesterday's flowers out of. Free? Nope. This, with the garlic bread and the table charge doubled our bill. I'm surprised we didn't get pick pocketed too. Oh wait. We did with the bill. read more

This place is probably considered a tourist trap, but the place is pretty big and if your struggling to learn/speak Italian, they know how to speak English. The food is pretty good and the portions are pretty big, probably closer to what most Americans are used to. Not the most authentic, but it was close to our hotel. If your a foodie - stay away, but if your in the area not a bad choice. read more

Very nice! We arrived Rome quite late and this's recommented by hotel owner. 27euro for one beer, one egg bacon spegetti, one bacon pizza and one salad. Taste as I expected and everything very polite read more

Babbo's - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Definitely not the best place I've eaten in Italy. Trip advisor reviews sing its praises, I wonder how many of those are paid reviews. Service fine, lots of waiters around ready to help, garlic bread good (pizza crust with garlic and rosemary) but the carbonara was literally floating in cheese. I ate about a quarter of mine and couldn't get through any more. Will be trying somewhere different tonight! read more

Excellent food. Wonderful family friendly service. Alexandro (joyous) was super friendly, accommodating and helpful. Fast clean service, kind to children something I haven't found very common in Rome.. read more

Our first night in Rome. This was a great way to end our day of traveling. The service and the food was excellent. My husband got the mussel soup and said it was AWESOME! I got the Caprese and it was really really good! We both got the spaghetti with carbonara. So flavorful and just the right amount. We left there so full and satisfied! Would definitely recommend this. read more

We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and prices were reasonable. Had the seven cheese pizza. The pizza crust was very, very good. We were treated very well by staff. read more

It was OK. Went around searching and eventually settled for this. The food was decent, but the atmosphere was boring. You can eat yourself full, and the prices are not too high, would recommend in a pinch but every other place I've tried so far have been better. read more

Outstanding! We ate here twice and felt like family both times. They were generous, hospitable, and helped us with our Italian! Kevin was a doll and we loved every bit about both experiences. A wonderful gem in Rome! read more

This place qualifies as a tourist trap. Stay away!!!! I ordered risotto. It arrived on a cabbage leaf And resembled oatmeal as it was overcooked and a soggy mess. My wife's pasta plate was equally unappetizing. The starter plate of bufola cheese and tomato was okay, but skimpy. Wine was overpriced. Salads just ok. Even worse than the food was the rushed service. Unlike the good places in Rome, these guys want you in and out fast. Poor food, moderately spendy, and people pretending to offer good service....not my choice again! read more

Super charming restaurant With a feeling of home as soon as you meet the hostess. We had their pizza and it was the best pizza I've ever had. Besides pizza we had spaghetti Carbonara and again 5 stars from me. Go there and get good food to a fair price read more

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

We are here twice during our trip to Rome. They remembered us and our orders the second time around. Very friendly and felt like family. And the food was incredibly fresh and delicious! read more

We loved this place when in Rome last October, and I am startled to see any bad reviews. We had superb food and excellent service, a good wine list, and fair pricing. read more

My daughter and had a wonderful dining experience tonight. The patio was lovely, the service impeccable and the food fantastic! We adored the mussels, garlic bread and seafood pasta, I would highly recommend it! read more