Fantastic spot in the center of Rome. Excellent food, excellent atmosphere. You need a reservation. Somewhat expensive but worth every penny read more

Babette - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

What a courtyard! Beautiful setting. Simple but excellent food! A very, very romantic place!

Amazing place the duck and the Wellington was sooo good we also had the ribeye and penne pasta, if we are ever back in Rome this will be on of our stop!!! A must!!! Make sure you make reservations as they do book up! read more

One of the best Rome restaurants we went to. Buffalo mozzarella/tomatoes. Pasta ravioli. Dessert and cafe. We went back there for their chocolate dessert. Amazing! read more

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This was the best food we had in Rome. I did a Google and Yelp search for the best restaurants in Rome and this came up as the place to be. We booked a reservation for Easter Sunday and had no problems getting in. I definitely recommend a reservation though because every table had a reserved sign on it. The service was great and we made sure to get the full experience with a bottle of wine, appetizer, pasta, meat, and dessert. Here are the highlights: The salmon appetizer was great. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the appetizer was light and fresh. The gnocchi was in a roasted red pepper sauce with ricotta cheese and perfectly balanced. The pesto pasta was a home run - not super garlicky and not over the top on the pistachios. The highlight of the main courses was the beef filet. It was divine. The caramelized onions with the chive sour cream and the meat was an unbeatable combination. As for dessert, the pistachio tart was incredible and the chocolate lava cake was creamy and fluffy. We were so stuffed when we left, but it was worth it. Everything about this place was amazing. It is in the heart of the city, just off of the Piazza de Poppolo and has a nice intimate atmosphere. You will not be sorry! The prices are higher than most restaurants in Rome. However, you get what you pay for - it is worth it to splurge a little! read more

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Our first meal in Rome, very close to the Spanish steps and metro stations. Our reservation was honored immediately with a beautiful spot on the spacious patio. Service was speedy and the staff were able to make sense of our limited Italian. We were given bread and complimentary soup and ordered the meatball and pan seared chicken dishes, which came with salad and cheese gnocchi and spinach and spaghetti marinara. The food was fresh and well-presented, but not necessarily unique from Italian that we have eaten in America, nor did the food have any special or authentic flavors. Everything needed a bit more salt but no salt or pepper is placed on the tables in Europe (would feel awful asking). Perhaps the menu in English should have tipped us off but it was tasty nonetheless! read more

Babette - Meatball and Chicken lunches - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Babette is amazing. We were there for the Saturday lunch buffet. The restaurant is near the Piazza Di Popolo in Rome. The "buffet" was like being at your grandmother's house for Thanksgiving, except with exceptional Italian fare. Large steaming pans of pasta, meats and vegetables served on a long dinner table. We were the only tourists at the restaurant. The courtyard outside was very private and well shaded. read more

A very nice experience Odd decor ( French bistro meets faux industrial) however the service was quite attentive ( which is not always case in places we've been in Rome) and food was excellent and good size portions: Appetizer was fried anchovies Fennel salad with black olives Beef filet very nicely prepared My wife had ravioli with "cottage cheese" ( which is ricotta) with dried tomatoes : very good but a rich sauce Desserts looked awesome but did not have room to try them ( did have complimentary cookies with glass of grappa) Bill was € 76 including bread basket and bottled water read more

This really is a delightful spot for a quiet dinner. The service was impeccable, the food tasty and beautifully presented. It will definitely be on the list if we return to Rome. Would recommend reservations and plan to spend a few hours. read more

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Great food in Rome! Great Service as well. The raviolis are amazing and the beef Wellington (veal) was to die for. The white chocolate DESSERT is a MUST. read more

Top notch ambiance, service and food. The salt cod ravioli and duck entree were spectacular... Wonderful dinner... A bit french, a bit italian... All good!! read more

Don't waste your time any place else!!! Go for dinner, And have the Babette salad, veal Wellington as well as the Pietraregia red wine and you will thank us later. Nothing like it in Rome! Also add the Babette cake for dessert. I PROMISE! read more

Delicious! My husband and I were staying at The Hotel Manfredi and this place was right around the corner. Food was very good, quality was fabulous and the staff was very friendly. It was the perfect dinner for 2. Highly recommend - oh, and if you like interior design, check out the bathroom . read more

Babette - The salmon appetizer. Incredible & fresh! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We stumbled into Babette after one of those vacation mishaps that will make a good story in a few years but had left us exhausted. We expected the kindly looking hostess to tell us there was no room for us (it was 8 pm on a Saturday night), but she sat us right down. This was the third restaurant we had eaten at in Rome and, by far, the best. We started off with the burrata, lentil soup and a pasta dish. The burrata was exquisite and the lentil soup was as close to homemade as possible. I didn't try the pasta, but my husband and daughter loved it. The duck and veal Wellington were also delicious. All the servings were extra large and the food was hardy without being overdone. The service was impeccable and atmosphere was warm. I'd definitely return here and recommend it to my friends traveling to Rome. read more

Great atmosphere and food This is a great find. The food was very good with a nice variety of choices. My husband said his fish entree was one of the best he had ever had. I had pasta which also was very good. Wonderful chocolate cake for dessert. Atmosphere is very nice, beautiful outside area. Definitely would return! read more

We came here for lunch on a Sunday. It's very pretty inside and they have seating in their garden too. Because we hadn't made reservations we couldn't get a table outside. It's a very charming little restaurant. They have an amazing selection of vegetables, salads and pastas for vegetarians. Absolutely yummy! read more

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Such an amazing atmosphere and the food quality is top notch! I was recommended this place by a man in Venice and he was raving about it so I was determined to go. The service was impeccable. We didn't have time to sit around and soak it all in so I'll definitely be back with an empty stomach and free schedule! read more

This has to be our favorite restaurant in Italy. My husband and I have been traveling through Italy for 2 weeks and we've eaten at Babette for dinner and lunch because the food is that good! Not only is the food is AH-Mazing, but the service is so friendly and welcoming and the ambiance of the restaurant is really cool too. Amanda waited on us both times and she was very helpful and made a lot of great recommendations. If you are in Rome you MUST eat here! read more

Come here for Sunday lunch if you can. We did and we were greeted with the option to do a buffet lunch, which I wasn't sure about at first, but it ended up being one of the best meals of my life. Everything was homemade and presented out on platters that were constantly getting refreshed. You will feel like you are eating at a family gathering. The whole meal was 28 euros/person, which included wine and dessert. My favorite things were the ravioli in lemon butter sauce and the Babette cake for dessert. Seriously, when in Rome, you MUST go here. read more

This was the best food we had in Rome. I had the buffalo mozzarella as an antipasti, and the gnocchi as the main course. And it was so good! It was so delicious and very innovative dishes. Furthermore, the staff was so sweet - and the hostess was very welcoming. read more

My family and were in the area and, not having reservations, decided to try and beat the crowd by arriving early. Arrived at 7:05pm (restaurant opens at 7pm for dinner) and it was empty (only one table was occupied). Nevertheless we were turned away since "they were completely full". We found that answer cocky and insincere since it was almost completely empty, I don't know how they could not make room for a couple and their teenage daughter. The place has great reviews but if you want to go make sure to call in advance, or risk be turned away rather arbitrarily as we were. The good thing is that right in front of it there was a vegetarian restaurant that was quite good. read more

Was there for dinner, good service, no reservation and we sat at a small table because of it. Food quality Was good, but, all together just okay. I had the fettuccine ragout and found the pasta to be under cooked. I know al dente pasta and this Was not it. The food overall Was good but i would explore other restaurants instead of returning here. I thought the price Was reasonsble, lovely courtyard dining. read more

Best meal we had in Rome. We rented a place near the Spanish steps and this place was suggested by the people we rented from. Enjoyed the fresh homemade pasta and the chicken dish was awesome. Kids loved the ravioli. Service was phenomenal. Have not had service like this since we lived in NY. Highly recommend. read more

My family and I came here for dinner our first night in Rome. Great for people who are gluten free! It was a two minute walk from our hotel and on a small cozy street. The wait staff was wonderful and answered all of our questions about the menu and more. I mentioned that I am gluten free and they went above and beyond to accommodate me with gluten free crackers and offering lots of options on the menu throughout the night that were gluten free. Even a gluten free chocolate cake for dessert that was delicious!! I did not worry at all about accidentally eating something with gluten. The chef thoughtfully welcomed us with complimentary soup and wished us good travels with a dessert limoncello. The food, wine, and service made this a wonderful first night in Rome. thank you! read more

Loved this place! Service was outstanding! We had beef Wellington, duck, roast beef, chicken and house fish. Desserts were cheesecake, chocolate molten cake, gelato. All was delicious with beef Wellington winning best dish on the table! read more

Great atmosphere, even better food and the service was impeccable. Not often do I hand out five stars but this place is amazing. Charming, cozy, delicious food, and staff that is helpful and authentic. This is not going to be your cheapest meal in Rome but it will likely be your best! read more

Wow. This place is fabulous. The babette cake is to die for. Seriously. The sisters who run this restaurant are so nice and passionate about food. Everything was good, fish, pasta, fried sardines, ravioli, etc.... Our dinner was so good, that we returned the next day for lunch on our last day in Rome!! P.S. Ask to sit on the patio read more

One of my favorite meals in Rome. Their internet reservation system gave us fits but that would be my only complaint. Finding good food in Rome can be rather challenging. If you're an occasional Michelin Star eatter who's tastes tend toward the slightly fancy but not pretentious, this place is a solid bet. read more

Picked this off of the reviews on Yelp. It was really great. Cute place, great service and the food was really very good. We had some very average food in Rome, but this was far better than that. Fresh, flavorful, interesting. Very good. I would go back if I were to visit Rome again. Try the homemade pasta for a starter. The fresh fish and the chicken were both excellent. read more

Excellent. Service was good and the food was creative and tasty. Beautiful restaurant in a nice area. Highly recommend.

Went there because of high ratings. But the food was just okay. Not enough seasoning or flavor.

This place was delish!! Definitely the best food we had in Rome. (We're picky eaters). Our hotel recommended it to us and I'm glad they did. We ordered wine, soup, salad, the rib-eye steak and tuna steak. All were amazing!!! The chef even through in a little dish of polenta on the house which was really nice. Great service and great food. Our total was $100. read more

A perfect place for our last night in Rome. Ambiance was excellent and food as well. The staff was very helpful and caring. The bread basket was so fresh and soft (what a nice change from other Italian restaurants with its dry hard bread). We were so happy we found this place, just wish we had found it earlier in the week, so we could eat there again. read more