We came to this local restaurant to grab a bite for lunch. We ordered a few delicious toasted…read morepaninis, and I had a cappuccino as well. The price was very reasonable, service was great and everyone was very friendly even though not all of the local staff spoke English. Definitely a great find and a high recommendation!

Had lunch at La Terrazza on a sunny crispy afternoon during the workweek…read more I already have reviews for most places I frequent here in Aurelia. It seems as though I had to expand on this one. Typical Italian meal, meat and pasta, lots of carbs, gnocchi-calzone-panini-macaroni, plus tons of desserts. Desserts at La Terrazza are really good. La Terrazza offers a rooftop terrace seating with gorgeous views of the country side. This is the type of place in the business park, within walking distance from Mariott, where many offices are located. People go to lunch here, it's a sort of a cafeteria style setting in terms of the presentation of food. Not your typical trattoria style. Great assortment of antipasti (cold appetizers), including sautéed veggies, artichokes, eggplant, roasted zucchini, red bell papers, carpaccio, prosciutto, soppressata, fresh mozzarella nuggets drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Beef stew, meat loaf, steamed seasoned potatoes, pasta shells, sautéed green beans, octopus with macaroni. I called them that, they may have proper Italian names attached, I just didn't care to go deep today, nor did I have time for that. Fabulous selection of pastries and desserts downstairs, including Sfogliatelle, Sanguinaccio dolce, Semifreddo, Zeppole, Canoli, Panna Cotta, Tartufo, and fruit compote. Advertised pizzas include the following: Pizza con Forno a Legna, anche Integrale - pizzas cooked in the wood burning oven, and also plate combos (complete meal): Ortolana - garden veggie pizza Margherita - traditional wood fired oven pizza Patate - Pizza di Patate with potatoes Boscaiola (Mozzarella, Funghi, Salsiccia) - mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sausage Amatriciana (Pomodoro, Guanciale, Pecorino) - tomatoes, cured meat from pork cheeks, pecorino cheese

We had dinner at La Serra, the in-house restaurant at the Holiday Inn Parco de' Medici, after a…read morelong day of travel. Since there isn't much around the hotel within walking distance, this was essentially our only dining option--thankfully, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The food was genuinely good. Our dishes were well prepared and nicely presented: fresh burrata with tomatoes, a flavorful carbonara, rigatoni all'amatriciana, and a rich tiramisù to finish. Prices were definitely higher than what you'd typically pay in Rome, but considering the location and hotel setting, it felt reasonable enough. Service was friendly and efficient, which we appreciated after a tiring day. Breakfast the next morning was excellent--honestly the highlight. The pastries were extremely fresh, and the buffet even included fresh mozzarella, which you don't see often at hotel breakfasts. A great way to start the day before heading into the city. Overall, La Serra is a solid and reliable choice if you're staying at the hotel. Convenient, good food, and especially a great breakfast experience.

Complimentary daily breakfast includes both hot entrees, assorted fresh fruits, cereals, pastries…read moreand so much more! The best complimentary daily breakfast ever while traveling in London, Paris and now Italy! Delizioso! Grazie!

'Cafetterria and Bistrot' on Via del Fosso del Torrino, Madia Drogheria. It's a small market like a…read morecorner store focusing on natural foods. They are serving excellent cappuccinos and Insalata mista (mixed greens salad drizzled with olive oil, topped with baby tomatoes and mozzarella), grilled cold antipasti of eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers. Fresh natural foods and a glass of white. Yes, white! Goes perfectly with your salad, it's light and crisp. They have a selection of good wines here. Later in the day, like most cafes in Italy, they serve aperitivo or a buffet, which is not a buffet at all - it's a light app and wine combo at a preset price, €10 in this case. You never know what you gonna get though! It's like being served at someone's home, just throw together a plate. That's what they do. Small and elegant place. Outside patio with country feel, all the way country look inside, feels very authentic to me. Always good selection of fresh croissants and made to order coffee of course. And, my friend Gianluca was here!

My husband Matt B. is half Italian, and he visited Italy with his dad in 1997, when he (Matt B.)…read morewas fourteen. His father had managed to get in touch with some distant family, some of whom shared their unusual last name. They all met up, and my father-in-law kept in frequent contact with some of the relatives in his generation. Last month, Matt and I went to Rome, where most of the clan lives--Accumoli, the tiny village they came from, was destroyed by an earthquake in 2016, bringing the elders down to the city. It was my first time in Italy, and Matt's first time in almost thirty years, and we took the opportunity to get together with his Italian family. We met up at Porto Fluviale, a fun, casual trattoria and pizzeria in Testaccio, an easy jaunt on the subway away from central Rome. Matt's relatives were coming from Trastevere and Garbatella and various other parts of the city, and I'm assuming this place worked as a central meeting point. It was far enough away from the tourist zone that most of the people there seemed to be Italian. I'm including our ethnically Asian waiter in this group. He was so thoroughly Italian he didn't even throw me a nod. The atmosphere was relaxed and convivial. We were a big party and took over a long row of connected tables. Most of us sat down at 7:30, when we had a reservation, but one of Matt's nth cousins came later with two of his children, one of them almost the same age as Matt the last time any of these relatives saw him. The set-up was ideal for a large, amorphous, maybe-we're-eight-people-maybe-we're-twelve kind of group. Service was great. We were well taken care of, and got one of our servers to take a few commemorative pictures. We drank red wine and enjoyed a wonderful, cozy Roman dinner. I wasn't what you might call hungry after a large lunch and afternoon gelato, but I liked everything that was ordered for the table. There was a great spread of deep-fried appetizers, and I was happy to try suppli alla romana, a tasty Roman fritter I otherwise didn't have on this trip. The fiori di zucca con alici were great, battered and fried stuffed squash blossoms, as was the filetto di baccalà, or salt cod fritters. And I appreciated the savory, salty olive all'ascolana, a dish I'd never seen before, olives stuffed with meat and fried crispy and golden. I also had some Roman-style Margherita pizza, which was satisfying with a thin, crackery crust. Finally, there was the tiramisu, lush and delicious. I loved taking part in this giant Italian family dinner, which only ended some time after Matt's elderly Uncle Giovanni sneaked off to pay the check. Porto Fluviale was a lovely venue for a very special night.

Went here for lunch and we had the option between a menu or a buffet, both looked wonderful. The…read morefood was very thought through. The waiters were nice and the wait for food was short.

Great shop with a nice vibe and attentive and knowledgeable staff. I ordered one of the pasta…read morespaghetti dishes and it was good - but the extra cheese garnish gave it a overly salty taste. I wish I would have just ordered something else from the menu. Still this place is recommended if you're in the area and want a bit to eat

We stumbled upon this restaurant after being turned down at the one across the street at 9 pm at…read morenight. Amazing food & wine for good value. Gotta get the Coda di Manzafassona Piemontesse (Fassona Beef Tail). Loved it so much here that we came back for Round 2. Lovely ambiance and service. A place where locals come to dine. Definitely would suggest trying this restaurant out if you are in Rome. One-of-a-kind!

Me cobraron mal. Me robaron. Compré 1 cerveza y pasaron con la tarjeta 1914.16 euros…read more Lo peor es q volví con mi señora y me cobraron normal , cuando desconci el consumo como no se van a dar cuenta q es un error q en esa tratoria es imposible que una persona pueda consumir 1914.16 euros

Ristorante Albaruya came highly recommended for its seafood by our apartment landlord in…read moreTrastevere.  It is located about halfway between the apartment and Trastevere stazione ("train station").  The owner comes from Sardinia.   We went for pranzo and enjoyed some of the best seafood that we have had anywhere in Italy ... certainly the best in Rome. For antipasti, we had mussels sautéed with garlic in white wine, marinated anchovies, sautéed clams, baby octopus in tomato sauce, and a mixed salad of chilled squid, octopus and crabmeat.  We then shared an order of pasta with shrimp, mussels and clams ... fantastic!  A very nice white wine accompanied the meal, a 2015 Capichera.  We somehow found room for dessert--a delightful traditional Sardinian rigotta "pie" with an orange sauce--and finished with limoncello, liquore di mirto (traditional blueberry liqueur from Sardinia), and espresso.   If you are looking for a great seafood meal (pranzo o cena) in Rome, then Albaruya is the place and well worth taking a train or #8 tram to Roma Trastevere stazione. Casual environment with friendly staff.

We first visited La Tavernaccia in October 2023 and loved it so much that we knew we had to return…read more This time, we came back to celebrate my husband's birthday and to enjoy our favorite dishes again--the Roasted Suckling Pig and the Spaghettoni all'uovo alla Gricia. Both were every bit as incredible as we remembered: the pasta rich and full of flavor with pecorino and guanciale, and the pig perfectly tender and juicy with that irresistible crispy skin. Yumm! We started with the Crostino N'Duja, which was rustic, spicy, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. We also ordered a charcuterie plate. To finish, the lemon torte was bright, refreshing, and surprisingly, not too tart. It was exactly just the way we like it. Kevin's service was outstanding--warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful, which made the celebration feel even more special. We were given a couple of shots and a special cookie for my hub's birthday and after learning I am Filipino, he also offered us shots of his own special Ube liqueur. La Tavernaccia has truly become one of our favorite places in Rome, and we already can't wait to come back again to try something new that Kevin highly recommended - the Roasted Veal.

Delicious. Great service, comfortable inviting atmosphere and yummy fresh pasta, truffles, and…read morethankfully it was artichoke season. Thank you

The owner of this restaurant was featured in a travel magazine at my hotel - there was a little…read moreprofile of him as a rapper and small business owner which touched on his impressions of and favorite parts of Rome. I was intrigued by the story and set out to explore his favorite neighborhood on foot, ending my walk with a lunch in his restaurant. When I arrived, he was actually near the front, seating guests, serving food, and making coffee. The interior is very cute - I love the Christmas lights and letters over the bar. The fare is simple, fresh, organic, and affordable. They offer a prix-fixe menu for something like 9 euros which includes a side (which varies daily), a salad, and a choice of one of three main dishes. Both the side and salad are vegan, but the three mains include a vegan, vegetarian, and meat option. Overall, I'd recommend it, if you're visiting the area.

Sandwiches aren't too bad but they give very little meat. The salads are bad. Don't get a salad…read more They don't speak English but they try, half-heartedly. Isn't cheap either. Probably won't recommend coming here unless you lack other options.