The service was AMAZING! Very kind even though they were super busy! The fried pecorino cheese was…read moreSO good!!!! The mixed seafood was not very fresh, I could only eat the octopus. The oysters were ok... one of them I couldn't eat.

Arrived with great anticipation for dinner at this restaurant we love and have enjoyed three years…read morerunning. It was clear from the moment that we arrived that just about everything had changed; the staff, the management, the ambiance, and most of all the menu. Gone was the Sardinian family, the raffish atmoshere, and the extensive and superb seafood menu. Through the gracious staff tried to accommodate us, and assure us that the now weighty menu would satisfy, and indeed some dishes were quite delicious, especially the Insalata di Mare and the Spaghetti alla Vernaccia. The Rombo con Patate of last year (see photo) was nothing short of a disaster. I will not describe it further. We left the plate, got our bill and took our car back to our hotel. The one constant in life is that everything changes, and I guess that's true here too. Peccato...

A wonderful dinner spot with generous portions, excellent service, and a beautiful interior and…read moreoutdoor patio! We loved the fried calamari and still miss it. The tiramisu was generously portioned, and the fish was expertly prepared. Of all the restaurants we visited in Rome, this was my mom's absolute favorite. We would happily return!

We happened upon this spot after touring St. John's and doing the Holy Stairs, thinking we had made…read morea poor choice in planning. However, it was the most authentic meal we experience in Rome. So many Italians having lunch, elderly and businessmen enjoying a small buffet with great service. It's small, but comfortable and the food was top notch. I ordered lasagna (I still do not know what was in it) and my husband ordered the fungi pasta. We also had an appetizer special with delicious meat, cheese and arugula. Such an enjoyable lunch complete with vino de casa!

Antipasti took 35+ minutes, service was slow and inattentive unless you were VIP. One table had…read moretheir water refreshed every few minutes and were given seat cushions, we were asked to tip 10% minimum without hesitation despite having metal foil in my wine glass, cold antipasti taking 30 minutes and tasting not fresh. Seems like either they've lost their way or don't want certain tourists dining there. Half the tables seemed to have excellent experience, other half were upset with staff.

Nice and quiet place away from the frantic tourist areas. Food was nice and servers spoke enough…read moreEnglish to get by.

We went to Il Tempio di Iside after a morning of sightseeing as it was a reasonable walk from the…read moreColosseum. We had a 1:30 reservation but could probably have walked in. The place was busy but not packed on a Friday afternoon, though it's probably worth noting we were there in low season. The restaurant was attractive, with a fancier atmosphere than most of the places we dined at in Rome. Nice brick, repeating arches, white tablecloths. Cute, corny folded napkins festooned with paper bowties. Service was perfunctory but fine. We got everything we needed when we needed it, starting with a couple glasses of house white wine, crisp and lovely with our food. Tempio di Iside is an Italian seafood joint, and it was nice to break up our pasta week with some light crudos and fish. The food was delicious, starting with a good bread basket, which included soft and crusty breads and some very tasty anise breadsticks. We ordered a robust spread of appetizers: the crudo for one, plus sea urchin, shrimp carpaccio, and scallops. The crudo platter came with tuna tartare, cuttlefish, and fish carpaccio, drizzled with olive oil and served with diced red onion and a wedge of lemon. The tartare was great, served over some cold potato, and I loved both the slippery noodles of cuttlefish and the firm fish, which was snapper or something else like it. The cuttlefish and snapper were sprinkled with bright pops of pink peppercorn. The sea urchin was a treat, served in its shell over ice. The shrimp carpaccio was excellent, the raw shrimp sweet and fresh, finished with olive oil, black pepper, and lemon. The scallops were cooked in their shells with crispy breadcrumbs. We did get one pasta, and it was outstanding: nubby cavatelli with little sweet shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and pecorino, in a delightfully shrimpy sauce. We also had the tuna entrée, four thin tuna steaks with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic. Cooked more than I typically expect of tuna, but quite good, meaty and not dry. If you're visiting Rome and want an elegant seafood meal, I'd highly recommend Tempio di Iside. It had a different vibe and menu from the other restaurants we went to on our trip, and we were really happy with everything we ordered.

Il Tempio di Iside…read more What a disappointment!! On so many levels!! We arrived at 7:35 for our 7:30 reservation. There was one couple already seated in their main floor entry level dining room. We were escorted to the downstairs dining room which has low ceilings and a dark ambiance. It felt like a dungeon. We rejected that and told the escort we wanted to sit in the main dining room, and then we selected our table. My wife and I each ordered mixed salad and seafood risotto. Both were poor quality. The salad was 65% iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and arugula (rocket lettuce) on top. How does a restaurant at this level serve iceberg lettuce?? The seafood risotto was no better. A plate of rice, with 6 clams, 3 mussels, and 1 shrimp (see attached photo, which is nothing like the one on their website!!). Where was the octopus (per the menu) and why so little shellfish?? Service was intermittent and slow. Not once did waiter come to fill our wine or water glass. This restaurant does NOT cater to tourists, as further evidenced by the regular attention to other "locals" tables. We've been in Rome for 10 days thus far, and this was the least attentive and poorest example of "finer dining" we've experienced.

Everything, from the waitress to the last bite, was amazing. The food was fresh and tasty. The…read moredinner, the squid, was delicious; unspoiled by excessive seasoning. Food as it should be. I just wish I didn't live 1/2 a world away!

Our hotel was near this fishing town, and this restaurant caught our eye through Yelp and…read moreTripAdvisor. Called to make reservations and even though they open for dinner at 7, I was told to come at 7:30. We arrived a little earlier and they let us sit and we got to enjoy the nice view, though the tables closest to the windows were reserved (which the folks didn't show up til past 9 PM!). Our waiter was so friendly and nice, and we got to order a variety of food. Had the oysters, grilled veggie platter, green salad, and octopus salad (did not see it on the menu but waiter brought this out for us). Even the bread basket was tasty, best we had on the whole week long trip! Kind of funny as we saw lots of their staff smoking in the kitchen.... Knowing it was a seafood known restaurant, I decided to order the shrimp scampi though my heart really wanted the bucatini with tomato sauce and pancetta. When it came out, I was really skeptical. First off, way too much ginger and took that all off. The shrimp were nicely cut, easy to take out. The pasta was in this weird ginger, lemon and butter sauce....and the noodles were perfectly al dente....and I didn't realize...in my 8 days, it was the first time I killed the entire pasta. Going to have to try this weird concoction at home sometime. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes, but I would say their dessert you can pass...I love panna cotta and though it wasn't on the menu...we ordered one. It had a chocolate licorice topping.......and I did not care for it at all! When we got our bill, it was all wrong. They added another table's tab to ours! Had to get that fixed and the waiter was super apologetic. Always check your bill!

Great spot for an enjoyable meal off the typical tourist track!…read more My wife and I came here for a late lunch after touring the Colosseum and it was well worth the walk. Baia Chia offers a range of Sardinian style cuisine with no shortage of seafood options. We each ordered a salad and split the Prosciutto Melone, Bruschetta and a half-size bottle of Vermentino. The combination was light, simple but thoroughly delicious. While we don't speak Italian, the staff was friendly and very patient while taking our order. They came to check on us frequently as we sat outside on a casual Monday afternoon. It was a great way to take in the city as we sat alongside other patrons who we expect were regulars at the restaurant. Whether you're local to the area or just passing through, I'd consider checking it out for yourself.

Baia Chia is Sardinian cuisine. My arrabiata was maybe a bit firmer than al dente... or could have…read morebeen the noodle type. Baia Chia had desserts to order, but we were brought almond cookies gratis. We ate outside. The service was so so. Servers didn't come back outside for 30 to 45 minutes. I know that's kind of the nature of service in Italy, but we were tired and needed to leave.

Great staff and food! Small plates with very interesting and fresh flavors. Combination of unique…read moreand creative dishes alongside classics. Would definitely recommend ordering lots of options and sharing! Restaurant is also gluten free friendly, offering both pasta and bread options.

Today was a long and grueling day of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and whatever else the…read moreRomans used 2,000 years ago. As a Southern American trying to navigate Rome, I'm still completely confused. I cannot for the life of me figure out north vs. south or east vs. west in this city. Every street somehow looks historic, beautiful, and exactly the same. By 9 PM, after walking more than 10 miles today and standing in countless lines -- one for over an hour -- I was exhausted. I was close to my hotel and started looking for somewhere to eat. I had already passed Sofia earlier and really didn't want to backtrack even a few blocks. But after going the wrong direction again and somehow ending up right back near it, I figured that was a sign. So, Sofia it was. My ordering skills in Italy are still not exactly professional level. I really need a local Italian to help me. Yeah, I'm slow... remember, I'm from the South. I ordered the Mezza Maniche Carbonara. I mean, you can't really go wrong with noodles, cheese, and pork, right? A few minutes after ordering, they brought out this little appetizer-looking thing that I'm still confused about. It was this tiny little ball about the size of my thumb. I took one bite and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I'm not even sure I want to know what was in it, but at that point I was hungry enough not to ask questions. Then the pasta arrived. Drumroll... First bite? Absolutely divine. Rich, creamy, cheesy pasta with perfectly cooked pork mixed throughout. Fantastic. I devoured the entire plate, chased it down with a Coke, grabbed my glass bottle of water, and walked down the street carrying it like a Roman wino. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect little outdoor dining setup on one of Rome's tiny city streets

I have dined at Taverna Agape twice now and the food and service gets better every time! The…read morerestaurant sits in a quaint piazza with plenty of outdoor seating. The servers are attentive, kind and welcoming. They answer any and all questions you have and even make recommendations. The atmosphere at the restaurant is a family vibe, which I love. The owner is as friendly and hard working as his staff and makes you feel like you're at his home. If I could order everything on the menu at once, I certainly would. Instead, I recently had salmon tartare as a starter and had the grilled octopus as my main. The octopus was a very large portion and grilled to perfection. The chef knows what he's doing. I did not have dessert this time, however, looking at others enjoying their desserts, I know it did not disappoint. I will be returning to Taverna Agape in the future and definitely recommending it to more friends and family. I have heard from friends that they have recommended to their friends. Looking forward to my next meal at Taverna Agape.

Our host at our hotel recommended to come here to try some traditional Roman pastas. They were all…read morevery good. I also really loved the cheesecake we had for dessert.