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    Cantina Cantarini

    4.5 (74 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Fresh marinated anchovies
    Christina S.

    If you are looking for an authentic experience, this is the place. All of the food was fantastic. The mussels marinara appetizer was phenomenal. The sauce was delicious and the mussels were plump and juicy. We didn't want to get mussels at any other restaurant after this because we knew they couldn't be as good. We ate this two weeks ago and we are still talking about this dish. There is a display case with all of the fresh fish catches and since we weren't quite sure what to get, the waitress allowed us to look at the case and choose a whole fish to share. She explained what each one was, ultimately choosing Rombo. It was light, flakey and fresh. Served with roasted potatoes, it brought my mother back in time to the way her grandmother used to make. If you are visiting Roma, skip everything near major monuments and attractions and make time to eat here...and get the mussels marinara! *This review was part of a 10-day eating binge, I mean vacation with my mother. The summary here reflects both of our opinions*

    Penne pomodoro
    Chris L.

    This was our last meal in Rome after visiting Trevi Fountain. It was a long walk from the fountain but near a metro station. What drew me in to dine here was the squid ink pasta. Unfortunately, we came too early and could not dine outside and they could not serve the squid ink pasta. I ordered the pomodoro and boo boo got the bacon with oil pasta, and we shared the meatloaf and potato. Overall, it was a simple ingredients prepared correctly that made the food shine but its not worth to go out of the way for. Clean bathroom in the back and CC accepted.

    Pedro C.

    Dined her last night! Nelo, the owner, made the full experience even better. Amazing food. Very authentic. Make sure to stay for desert and order the Pannacotta.

    House white wine.. Very sweet.
    Kelly J.

    We had a wonderful dinner there. We ask the boss to give recommendations. All dishes are extremely delicious. Also had a set of dessert including pudding, tiramisu, fruit pie and milk cream with cranberry sauce. I was in heaven. A must-go restaurant in Rome.

    European lobster and amaretto!
    Paige B.

    Where do I begin? What a beautiful dining experience. Coming to Rome I was really looking for authentic cuisine and this place gave me exactly that and more. Our waiter was the sweetest man and he offered us so many great authentic Italian dishes to try. I am from Boston, so I know good lobster, but the lobster dish I had here was the best I've ever had. Everything we had was bursting with flavor. Overall an amazing place if you want a real Italian dining experience. I plan on recommending this restaurant to everyone I know who has plans to go to Rome in the future. As they say, when in Rome do as the Romans do!

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    Food veri tasty and done according to local tradition. Service excellent. Good atmosphere. Price very honest. For sure it deserves a visit.

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    Bellissima! Amazing authentic food. Easier if you speak Italian but go no matter what if you want an authentic experience!!

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    long over due review... A must must place to try. service excellent just ask... when here twice back to back for dinner

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    Review Highlights - Cantina Cantarini

    My wife and I have eaten at budget ( one price three course meals) in Venice, Florence and Rome on this trip.

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    2.4 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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    Inside

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    Oxtail Pasta

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    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(167 reviews)
    1.3 kmMonti
    €€

    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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    Squid and seabass

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