This was our first meal after reaching Rome, Italy. After settling into our nearby hotel, we wandered around and chose this restaurant located behind the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. It was after 9pm when we arrived, and the place was bustling. They offer sidewalk seating, but no tables were available. We sat inside, which was fine, because I could see all the entrees coming out of the kitchen. The Calamari Fritti was so good. Fresh calamari, lightly breaded and cooked to perfection. We also tried the Fettuccine Bolognese and a Funghi E Salsiccia(Mushroom and Italian Sausage) pizza. Everything tasted so fresh and savory. You can tell this place takes pride in what they serve. read more

Seated easily for an early dinner with a window to watch the activity but inside to get the ac and less street noise. Good beer on tap (Moretti) and beautiful made caprese salad starter. So much good bread and oil I wasn't able to finish my perfectly made roman pasta speciality spaghetti carbonara. Go here when you're in Rome - close to the train station but not too close. Church is picturesque also. read more

We were staying nearby and came here on our last night for dinner. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and it gives a very sleek intimate setting. The food was great and the portions large. read more

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Hands down the best restaurant I've been to in Rome. It was so good that we actually went back a second time. I know this might sound unusual, but you have to try the fries .. seriously the most delicious fries I've ever had. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a flavorful sauce on the inside... just perfect. We returned just for those fries, but also tried other dishes, and honestly every single one was excellent. The food, the atmosphere, and the beautiful view make it a must-visit spot. I highly recommend it to anyone in Rome looking for an unforgettable meal. read more

Casa Maria - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Centrally located within walking distance to so many points of interest. Very friendly staff, happy to serve us. Beautiful patio seating. Oh my, the bread with the olive oil and salt. Nothing like back home. Wow. Ordered fettuccini alfredo with chicken, penne pasta with tomato and crushed garlic and a side of sautéed spinach to share that was also garlic forward. Cheese and black pepper was offered and accepted. One glass of red and one glass of white. The food was so good and fresh. Our cafe style seat was across from a church, so on the hour bells would ring. That certainly added to the ambience. An overall good experience. read more

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Looked up reviews for Casa Maria. Went there and had to try it out for ourselves. We ordered risotto, steak and the fries that a lot of people rave about. The risotto was ok, not creamy like we're used to back in the states. The steak was covered in a cream sauce with capers. Had very good flavor. I would order it again. The steak was a little tough, but still very good. The fries are cut in the shape of potato chips but thicker. Definitely order the fries if you go, they are so worth it. Our server was very friendly, spoke English and helped us with our questions. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They were very busy when we stopped in. Cozy little restaurant. read more

Delicious food & super friendly wait staff. Went here twice on our visit to Rome, and both times had amazing meals! Great atmosphere inside and out. read more

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Food was amazing!!!! I had the smoked Salmon Pasta! The service was fast despite being in the midst of popes funeral. The location of the restraunt was right next to Santa Maria Maggiore. The ambiance was relaxing. read more

Our fist sit down meal upon arrival and everything was soo delicious. The quality and taste of the food was great and we're coming back before we leave. Melon and Prosciutto, mussels and clams, Alfredo, mushrooms ravioli, steak and fries. Service is friendly and less than a mile from our stay. We sat inside to stay cool, very nice vibe. read more

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This place was amazing-they were about to close but still allowed us in and fed us a huge and outstandingly flavorful meal. We ordered enough for 4 people when there was only 2. Calamari, Caesar salad, gnocchi and a charcuterie board. Even the bread here was ridiculous!!! Highly recommend. read more

Casa Maria - Calamari, Caesar salad, gnocchi and meat and cheese tray. - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

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Small little restaurant. Great ambiance! The food was fantastic! We started off with prosciutto and melon and focaccia and olive oil as a starter. My wife had the 4 cheese gnocchi and I had the fettuccine with meat sauce. Both excellent. We finished off by sharing a tiramisu and two espresso. The service was top notch. A must try in Rome. read more

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Casa Maria was one of our favorite spots in Rome, we looked up the best fettuccine Alfredo and found this place. Not only was the fettuccine was good, every single dish that came out was good. We ordered the bolognese, calamari, and other dishes. Their bread was amazing here too, definitely give it a try this place won't disappoint. read more

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I trusted Yelp and the reviews did not lead us astray. 10/10!!! We had the penne arrabiatta, spaghetti carbonara and lasagna. All were sheer perfection. Wish we had stayed longer in Rome, because we would have revisited Casa Maria! read more

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Pizzeria straight across Maria Maggiore. Friendly, but the thin Roman-style pizzas we had were a little much on the fatty, bland side tbh. Not sure why so many other reviewers were so positive. read more

Thank heavens for this place. We have been in various cities in Umbria and Tuscany and shocked at how little flavor most of the meals had. Sure, they were fresh, but it seemed that everyone was afraid to use spices other than salt, pepper, and olive oil. And we came here on our last night before flying out because we passed a man eating this penne et salmon on the street side dining. We were not disappointed this time! Flavor, freshness, and lovely service. Highly recommend! read more

Casa Maria - Penne et Salmon - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

10/10... the staff is very polite and helpful with the menu/questions. I went during dinner time; two persons. We ate two pasta dishes as well as their second course options and contorno options. All which were delicious and tasty. My partner and I considered even coming back before leaving city. They offer such a variety of food and the restaurant even though I did not eat inside the restaurant had nice music and tables/chairs were comfortable! read more

We had an absolutely amazing meal while in Rome. The food was so good we came back a second night! One of the few places that we found near the Termani station and our hotel that wasn't just pizza and pasta. It doesn't appear to cater to the tourist and more to the locals. We were able to get a delicious dish of sautéed spinach and lots of vegetables with our dinner. The manager was very friendly and personable. Highly recommended. read more

Our favorite place to eat in Rome, so far. Every dish was fantastic. Prices were very reasonable. If you are near the train station, this is the place to go. You will dream about the focaccia for a long time! read more

Delicious food, drink, and a nice, quiet little spot to eat! Intimate with friendly and funny staff, absolutely my favorite place thus far to eat in Rome ! read more

Service was fast and friendly. Risotto was too crunchy and the correct rice was not used.... Limoncello sprits was good and bread with olive oil was good. Stick to something else ! read more

Casa Maria - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

We enjoyed everything we ordered ! Very authentic Italian pastas ! I will come back and recommend it to friends and family !

Not 4 stars. Food was bland. We put hot sauce we brought with us on the chicken& rice and the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. Service was not so great. Waitress had an attitude. Nice place with music across from attraction. read more

Amazing service, fresh, delicious food, and friendly staff. We loved it so much that we ate their THREE times during our weeklong stay in Rome. The staff is warm, inviting, and remembers their customers. The food is all made to order and is delicious. We definitely lucked out when we found this spot. If you're in Rome- please do yourself a favor and stop by Casa Maria. read more

Casa Maria - Buffala caprese, rosemary focaccia, grilled vegetarian appetizer - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

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Delicious authentic Italian close to Termini station. We loved it so much we went back 3 times. Everything was scrumptious but the pesto pasta was Amazing! read more

Casa Maria - Pesto pasta, gnocchi and truffle cream sauce - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Food was excellent! I tried all pasta dishes and they are very good! The place is welcoming and WiFi available read more

Casa Maria - Get this food dishes - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

I thought the food was very solid. I had the risotto with seafood, and my wife had the Bolognese. We had a nice bottle of wine and a great Amaro after dinner I wish I would've gotten the name. Prices were reasonable and we had a beautiful view of the Basilica across the street, the owner was a nice guy and the staff was very attentive. read more

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Attentive service and mouth-watering food! We enjoyed our meal so much we returned for another. Pasta during the first visit, with baked lamb and sea bass for our second experience. read more

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Awesome food!! Great tasting food!! Great host! Would definitely eat here again! Outdoor indoor seating read more

Casa Maria - Spaghetti and clams - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

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Arrived late at night in Rome and we got hungry so decided to Yelp a spot and found this gem! I The ambience is really romantic and cute ! The servers were sweet and the food came out fast! 10/10 recommend you get the LASAGNA! It was so good! And the fettuccine bolongese was delish and definitely a bigger portion than lasagna. We also got the bruschetta as an appetizer and it was absolutely delicious, if you like garlic get it! read more

Casa Maria - Fettuccine Bolongese - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

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Great service, delicious food, feel great! We had the mushroom sausage and mozzarella pizza with fried calamari and a Caesar salad. The pizza was light but juicy, calamari tender and the salad refreshing! read more

Loved the food. The carbonara was out of this world and we loved the Tiramsu and chocolate cake. Also the music playlist was so good. The only thing I wish I would have asked was to turn off the TV (our table happened to be by it). I want to escape the sorrows of this world and the news does not help. read more

Food was amazing on those dinner occasions. Highly recommend the garlic bread and lasagna. read more

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No bueno! Rude staff. Turned away customers who asked for a class of wine. Kept pushing for us to order when we weren't ready. So we left.

We came here for dinner since it was walking distance from our hotel. It looked pretty new inside and had a clean atmosphere. Ordered the tomato bruschetta (came with one big piece, pretty good) and the mixed charcuterie plate (8 euro, came with only 1 type of cheese- Parmesan. And 12 slices of mixed meat) as appetizers. For entrees, we got the veggie soup since I wasn't too hungry. It was pretty hearty and did the job. Also got the spaghetti with clams. Pasta was undercooked, still hard in the middle, and the noodles didn't have much taste. Overall would come here for convenience of location but if you're willing to walk, there are plenty of other better options. read more

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Casa Maria was absolutely wonderful experience for us. The dinner was just as great as the service. We would definitely go again and would recommend you go as well! read more

After a long day out touring Rome, this restaurant came up as a suggestion for a nice dinner. We entered at 5pm and we were out by 5:52pm. We were given plenty of time to order food which was nice since the menu was quite large with plenty of primi, pastas, pizzas and contorni. We opted for a some bruschetta's, pizza and pasta. The food came out very quickly and it was everything. The pasta was al dente how it should be and perfectly seasoned. The pizza was thin with a crisp but juicy and delicious. To finish we got the tiramisu which was kind of disappointing. It was all mascarpone and hardly half of savoiardi cookie soaked in coffee. My biggest complaint was the service. Maybe it's just me... but I did not appreciate having servers standing in a corner staring at us eat. It made me uncomfortable and made me want to eat fast and leave. We weren't even done eating and a waitress came over and asked if we were done since there were 5 penne left in the bowl. Some called this service attentive but it may better be described as weird and pushy. read more

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Best pasta I've ever had. Great service. Exactly what you expect eating in Rome to be like. 10/10

Food was excellent...salads are huge..party of 4 had 3 caesar salads and one mixed with artichoke,eggs and tomatoes all were good. Fried calamari was the best we've ever had. Lasagne, fettuccine with mushrooms and pizza were our other meals. could have easily shared..highly recommend..friendly service read more

Delicious Cesar salad and bruschetta with tomatoes. I had the lasagna and my husband had the chicken Alfredo. Both were very good. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather and people watching. Friendly and quick service. read more

First of all I have to admit the food was great but it stops there. I have NEVER EVER SEEN STAFF SO RUDE. Living in Southern California I have encountered racism but it is always hidden but here it was very obvious, beside us there was another family that the looked like they are from Middle East those guys left without ordering, however we decided to stay because A. it was near our hotel B. We where so exhausted to go anywhere else the waiter practically through the dishes at our table and any conversation end up in a grunt from him as if we are beneath him to even talk to us at the end he sent someone else to collect the money and didn't bother to show his face. Same waiter on other tables did chat cheerfully so it was us not him. They didn't hide their disgusted look at us simply because my wife and I were speaking Farsi!!!!! SHAME ON YOU read more