Who would've thought that in the Eternal City, surrounded by ancient ruins and endless pasta, I'd…read morefind myself in a little corner of Paris? A good friend convinced me to try Le Carré Français in Rome, and I'm so grateful they did. It felt like a two-for-one trip: all the charm of France without the hassle of travel. From the second I stepped inside, the authenticity was undeniable, with genuine French bread baked fresh in their in-house bakery and decor that whisked me away to a cozy bistro along the Seine. The scents of pastries, cheeses, and wines just screamed "vive la France!" The food was nothing short of sublime, every bite a true delight, from flaky croissants that practically melted on your tongue to entrees that felt like they were made with pure passion. I'm not even a big bread fan usually (pasta all the way for me), but those pastries? Irresistible, like butter on a hot crepe, with highlights like homemade macarons, crème brûlée, and fruit tarts that could hold their own against Paris's finest. The service matched the quality perfectly: attentive yet unobtrusive, turning the whole evening into something effortless and memorable. A big thanks to the staff for their genuine warmth--you made us feel right at home. The standout moment, though, was chatting with the owner himself. What a welcoming guy! Our talk flowed easily, covering French-Italian blends and life in Rome. If you're seeing this, kudos to you for building a spot that's about more than just meals; it's about real connections. If you're in Rome and need a break from gelato and gladiators, head to Le Carré Français on Via Vittoria Colonna, 30. It's an experience that'll leave you saying "ooh la la" for days. Five stars? This place earns a whole sky full!

Solo outing for me while the family was away for the evening in Florence. Having eaten pizza and…read morepasta all week, I wanted something different and I'd come to Rome having read that it was voted the best food city in the world in 2025, though can't recall where I saw that. Found it pretty hard to find any cuisine that might qualify in my book but this place seemed promising. Indeed it was the right spot! The personnel I encountered all spoke French and the menu had decidedly French dishes, including one of the best tests of good French cooking, boeuf bourguignon! The bread basket brought to the table was the first sign of real French style and proper goodness. The entree was delicious and the creamy mashed potatoes, while perhaps not considered traditional by many, were well made and I say bravo! The music astounded me because it was live and very good! Two older gentleman playing saxophone or trumpet and keyboard doing covers of Sinatra and the like. Made for great atmosphere. Was it the best French I've ever had? No, but it was a fine alternative to Italian if the desire comes your way, too.

The food is delicious and hospitality is very good. If you like French food in Rome, this is the…read morebest one

Food was good to very good, but not great. Service was great. Service was super friendly, most…read morelikely because they were all nuns and not typical service people. Had nice conversations with the nuns. Very relaxing atmosphere. Given all of the mediocre touristy meals we had on the trip, this was not at all bad, but in all honesty not stellar. We would probably still go back through just because they were so nice and the atmosphere was so nice.

We unexpectedly stumbled upon this intimate French restaurant while we were walking down Viale…read moreAventino near FAO on our way to visit a friend and we are SO happy we stopped in. On our first visit to the restaurant, because it wasn't planned, we didn't make reservations but got lucky as there was only one table available for us. I would recommend making a reservation because it will fill up quickly. We enjoyed our first visit so much, we decided to return a week later, bring a camera and make sure that it was as good as we remembered, and it was. We started with some Bordeaux, but we corrected the error of only getting a glass on our first visit and getting a bottle this time. This was a 2017 that was not too expensive and was delightful. Our starters were a Quiche Lorraine and while I ordered a Cheese Soufflé, because it takes 20 minutes to prepare they asked if I would prefer my main first, and the soufflé second and I said "yes". It turned out to be the wrong choice because I wasn't in a rush and in retrospect I would've preferred to nurse my wine while I waited. Next time I'll make a different choice. The quiche and the soufflés were light, cheesy and delicious. I've had quiche that was a little oily from the cheese and meat, but this wasn't at all. Our mains were a Steak au poivre (Filetto al Pepe) that came with a side of fried potatoes (Patate Fritte), and a Tuna and Avocado tartare with shrimp. The steak was cooked perfectly, although on our second visit, I don't think I was asked how I wanted it cooked as I was on our first visit. The tuna mousse reminded me of Cod Mantecato, which was nice, and the avocado and shrimp were delicate and tasty. We didn't get a dessert this time because we had other plans, but on our first visit, the apple tart topped with gelato was a great finish to the meal and it seemed popular with the other patrons, so don't hesitate if you still have space to eat more!

Yummiest lattes, sandwiches croissants and best and kindest staff. I ate there 3 days and I would…read morego back again

Carre Monti offers excellent, attentive service. This was our introduction to Roman-style pecorino,…read morea decidedly salty cheese (not to our liking, but not their fault). Tasty gnocchi dinner.

It's a shame the only reviews one can find online are critical. My wife and enjoyed an incredible…read more5-course meal here the second to last night of our honeymoon. Each dish served was intentional and delicious. Neither of us disliked a single dish - and my wife especially is a picky eater! The wait staff was incredibly gracious and friendly - we recommend this place!

This place is an excellent restaurant! They have a nice tasting menu with an abundance of flavors…read morethat doesn't break the bank. Service is kind and attentive. It's pretty small and a bit off the beaten path, but hey isn't that what exploration is all about?

Amazing food. Michelin star like food. The most delicious we have had while in Rome. Highly…read morerecommend. I wish the restaurant was bigger. We did not have a bad dish here. And ate here multiple times during the 8 days in Rome.

My family and I ate here our last night in Roma on 03/07/25. A friend once told me if you want to…read moreeat like the locals use the rule of five. No more than five tables. Well there were a few more than five but still quaint. Nicely decorated and clean. Servers greeted us promptly and were very personable. We started with some local wines that were recommended and enjoyed. Sweet green peppers and Sage leaves Tempura to start. I've never had Sage leaves like this. Wonderful. I had the Duck Breast cooked to perfection. My wife had La Casio e Pepe and loved it. My Daughter and Mother In-law both enjoyed LaCarbonara. We finished sharing the Crème Brûlée and Lemon Tart. I cannot say enough god things about this restaurant. Wonderful Dining experience! Food, staff and ambiance were excellent. I hope to return for another visit.

Food, Service, and Ambiance were all TOP NOTCH each time I ate at this restaurant. The live jazz…read moresingers are all amazing. The drinks are delish

This is a GREaT restaurant located inside of the Valadier hotel excellent service frm all the…read moreworkers and amazing food compliments to the chef!! Alessio is the BEST bartender makes amazing custom drinks and and has a great personality let him know the style of drink preferences u have and he will whip u up a perfect drink. Live music good looking place and great staff, if you are in area you have to stop by and the hotel is great too if u need a place to stay. Over all words can't explain.... just go if ur in the area

Make reservations it's a small place…read more Enjoyed everything we got. They had a full page of black truffle items. My son and I really enjoyed the duck breast and honey that we had to order a second plate. We also put the honey on the focaccia bread....sooo good! They also have fondue but we didn't get to try it.

An amazing experience. Place is tiny. Probably 40 people max. We were lucky to get in with no…read morereservation. Had a salad, duck confit, truffle pasta and porcini steak. The food was excellent, expertly pared with house wine. No thrills relaxed atmosphere. Great place to visit while in Rome. Highly recommend