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    Ciampini Bistrot

    4.1 (29 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Bistros, Pizza
    Open 9:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Gelato
    Drew J.

    If you are visiting the Spanish Steps, skip some of the touristy places, and walk about 4 blocks straight down the street to this joint. The pizza was top notch, even among all of the great pizza in Rome. My wife called their lasagne, the best lasagne of her life. The kids really enjoyed their pasta too. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Their English was much better than my Italian, but communication was no problem. Pro tip: save room for dessert. The have excellent gelato and tiramisu.

    Diavola pizza (salami piccante)
    Mary T.

    We found this pizza place ahead of our busy day of seeing the Pantheon and Colloseum and were not disappointed! Seating: indoor and outdoor options. It was over 95 degrees so we opted for indoor seating. It's a small place, so you take what you can get! Most folks eating here seemed to be tourists, but we didn't mind given the high ratings. We did notice a local family eating here though, so that was a good sign! Service: they were attentive in the beginning to get our orders. However, after getting our starter, it probably took 20-30 minutes for our actual pizza to come out. We also asked for a soda mid meal and they forgot about it, so we had to remind the other waiter. When it came time for payment, the one waiter entered in the price of our meal and when it came to the tip screen, he made a comment that we could tip but is not required. My BF wasn't going to, but the waiter seemed to want one based on the comment and given his watchful eye, my BF basically felt pressured to put something down. We suspect this is the trick for when they notice the Americans eating here... Food: the prosciutto on the thing crust focaccia was unreal!! I enjoyed this so much on a hot day. It was so refreshing and a different take to having prosciutto that I will be replicating when I get home. Something I noticed (and you can see in the photo) was the drizzling of olive oil on top. It made it perfect! The diavolo was equally as good, though it was quite greasy. Definitely something that 2 people can share for lunch. Maybe for dinner it's could be a single serving. Overall, the food was great with friendly staff. The slow service and the watchful eye of the waiters when it came time for "optional tipping" caused this rating to go from a 5 to a 4.

    Outside seating.
    Jeff W.

    When in Rome remember three things: pasta, pizza, and Peroni. We spent our last day in Rome shopping and found the Ciampini on the street leading to the Spanish Steps. We ate outside on the sidewalk tables. Pasta was excellent and finished the meal with Expresso and Tirimisu. It was a great ending to the day for us. We highly recommend this restaurant. They also were great in accommodating our daughter in a wheelchair.

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    C D.

    The extra star is for the wonderful waiter we had, he was smart, he was prompt and most importantly he made an effort to communicate even though we did not speak the same language. He was just wonderful. The food was so so and the ambiance was interesting, you won't be disappointed if you stop for a bite here.

    Margarita pizza, with tomato sauce.  #Rome
    Kyle F.

    Solid pizza decent service. I would visit again. Pizza was favorable and tasty. The crust was light (thin crust).

    Tony H.

    We found this place after a day of shopping in the area. They have a great patio on the street with friendly english speaking waiting staff. I had the Alla Bolognese which was decent, but nothing amazing. The Pizza however is the star here and is what I would recommend. A very thin crusted, authentic Italian pizza. We first ordered the Quantro pizza and then followed up with another Marghertia once we started eating and realized how good it was. Another good sign seeing some locals coming for take out pizza throughout the night we were there.

    Ihita K.

    This bar/restaurant was a pleasant, random find during our strolls in Roma. We just needed a break from walking so we didn't order food. Although we just ordered beverages, we felt very welcome which would not be the case usually at any american bar. Not only did the waiter not make us feel uncomfortable for ordering just drinks, but he also brought out complimentary small bites (pizza) and pistachios. The people watching, and views of the spanish steps, rounded out this experience to be a superb one.

    Strawberry and cream tart
    Lou M.

    This bistro offers a changing daily menu with fresh pastas that are simple and flavoursome and a selection of desserts. Have a look at the display case to see what's on offer to tempt you. Lovely spot to while away a few hours and people watch. Slightly expensive but given the location and lovely decor it's fair.

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    Great ambiance sitting outside and having appertivo. Pizza was only okay but caprese salad was delicious

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    Ad Hoc

    Ad Hoc

    4.3(120 reviews)
    0.5 kmFlaminio
    €€€€

    This was one of the upscale fine dining restaurants that we went to in Rome. As soon as I walked…read moreinto the restaurant, it had elegant decors with dim lighting and a quiet atmosphere with soft music playing in the background. We ordered sea bass fillet rolled in zucchini and honey mushrooms. Fish was tender, soft, and delicious with great seasoning. We also ordered Ravioli with white truffles and it was delicious as well. Ravioli tasted like it was freshly made and it tasted great with truffles. Lastly, we got tiramisu for dessert. This tiramisu was prepared by an artist. Just by looking at the dish, it was very pretty to look at. It was presented on a beautiful plate with thin chocolate cookie on top with sugar decoration and underneath was a creamy white tiramisu. I loved this dish because it was unique dessert with great sweet flavor and great presentation. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly with great attitude and they are attentive. I think they liked the look on my face every time they brought out the dishes because their presentation was great. Whoever was the Chef that night, I would give him or her an award. This restaurant was unique just like Rome. Highly recommended!

    My husband and I arrived in Rome on a Thursday afternoon from Wisconsin, and our first dinner…read moreexperience was at Ristorante Ad Hoc. We opted for the Roman-style cuisine tasting menu with wine pairings. The service was warm and welcoming, and the ambiance was quiet and romantic. I appreciated the decor, especially the various wine bottles displayed throughout, and I also liked the dishes the food was served on. That said, this restaurant leaned a little too "foodie" for my taste. I also discovered that I really dislike truffles! My husband, on the other hand, enjoyed everything--including my leftovers. The wines were fantastic across the board. I also want to mention the pricing was shockingly affordable for what we got at dinner, which again, included the wine pairing. If you consider yourself a foodie and enjoy creative, thoughtfully prepared dishes, Ristorante Ad Hoc is worth a visit.

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    Ad Hoc - Inside the restaurant; it's up the stairs

    Inside the restaurant; it's up the stairs

    Ad Hoc - Appetizer

    Appetizer

    Ad Hoc - One of the dining areas

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    One of the dining areas

    Pane e Salame

    Pane e Salame

    4.9(373 reviews)
    0.5 kmCentro Storico

    This place was so incredible, we went TWICE during our 3 day stay in Rome!…read more We had tried the other "super famous" Italian sandwich spot earlier in our trip and it did NOT deliver. Pane e Salame, however, was delicious!!!! On our first day in Rome, my husband and I decided to search for a lunch spot nearby (we were staying near the Trevi fountain), and I found this place had pretty good reviews. We got there about an hour after it opened and requested a seat outdoors. They have a tiny patio across from their entrance, but they fit quite a bit of people in it! We initially wanted to order two sandwiches to try more items, but I'm glad we just shared one - they were big and filling! We also had the small charcuterie board to share which was plenty of food for us both. We shared a bottle of rose, and all in all, we paid under $50 (usd) - what a steal! This was the perfect first meal in Rome. The food was incredibly fresh, the service was great, and the outdoor seating allowed us to experience the streets of Rome. 10/10 - would absolutely go back.

    I love this place! My family and I got multiple sandwiches and shared them all. We got a big…read moreplatter of food that was big enough to feed 10 people! Our sandwiches were cut in half and one half was big enough to make the average person full. We got five sandwiches for only about €30! The place was not a tourist trap, but i have to say, the seats at the booth were uncomfortable to me, and the place was a bit small. Sorry i do not have photos. But overall, I would recommend to go here. Amo questo posto! Io e la mia famiglia abbiamo preso diversi panini e li abbiamo condivisi tutti. Abbiamo preso un grande piatto di cibo che era abbastanza grande da sfamare 10 persone! I nostri panini erano tagliati a metà e una metà era sufficiente per saziare una persona media. Abbiamo preso cinque panini per solo circa 30€! Il posto non era una trappola per turisti, ma devo dire che i sedili nel booth (il tavolo con divanetti) erano scomodi per me, e il locale era un po' piccolo. Scusate se non ho foto. Ma nel complesso, lo consiglierei di andarci.

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    Pane e Salame
    Pane e Salame - Small mixed ham board

    Small mixed ham board

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    Aperol Spritz

    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club

    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club

    4.3(58 reviews)
    0.6 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    Went here for the music, was completely blown away by everything this place had to offer…read more For starts the sushi was easily some of the best sushi I have ever had, it was simple but every ingredient was fresh and thought through. The edamame we had was soft and boiled/spiced to perfection. Originally we were just going to get a roll and a bowl but after trying the food we immediately got another roll. The staff was a whole new level of mind blowing. To start the waiter made us feel exactly where we belonged (even though we were a little underdressed for a classier restaurant). You could've just sat there and watched the bar tender all night, she looked like she was a professional I wouldn't want anyone else making me drinks. The atmosphere of the whole bar embodied a classic American jazz bar, even the other people and tables we were by were friendly and really added to the whole experience. Was very well worth the price and couldn't recommend any other restaurant.

    A jazz club for American tourists…read more Okay, there was one Australian lady and a few Chinese. Everyone else was American. Prices are sky-high because this is a soak the tourist situation. Alexanderplatz which is the premiere jazz club in Rome charges $18 euros for a month membership - no cover after that - and $12 per drink. So once you have paid your monthly cover charge, you can hear all the jazz you want for free - or if need be for $12 euros a drink At Alexanderplatz, the performances are legendary with some of the most innovative and technically amazing musicians in Rome. We dropped over $150 euros at Gregory's. We got a perfectly reasonable yeoman guitarist. But nothing like the artistic lions that routinely perform over at Alexanderplatz. Now to be fair, we had dinner at Gregory's and we never eat at Alexanderplatz. The standard "sushi dinner" was perfectly reasonable yeoman sushi. There was so little of it that we both had to order a la carte dishes afterwards. The extra extras seriously expanded the final tab. * * * One argument in Gregory's favor: their bar is extraordinary. The bar at Alexanderplatz is mediocre. Gregory's charges top dollar for its bar offerings, but what they mix and what is in their bottles is worth every single euro they ask for. I would be perfectly happy to just go to the bar, and order a few premium beverages. I would hear my wallet cry. But I would know that I was drinking supremely well in return for my investment. Fortunately, the bar is downstairs from the club. I would not have to put up with the shenanigans in the club. * * * The problem with the club is the crowd. At most, one third of the customers are actually there to listen to jazz. The room is filled with tourists taking selfies. There are also hot-daters playing snuggle-buns. Many of them will leave mid-set so they can go back to the hotel. Gregory's is less about the music and more about selling happy memories of Rome. * * * Alexanderplatz gets a mostly Italian crowd. You are looking as musicians, music critics, academics, and all purpose artsy types - as well as normal Italian human beings who just want to hear fine music. The music is taken very very seriously. Yeah, there are usually two or three tables with good time Charlies who are doing the phone recording, party hearty thing. But this is 8% of the audience at Alexanderplatz as opposed to 70% of the audience at Gregory's. To be fair to the crowd at Gregory's, the music at Alexanderplatz is simply better. The jazz at Alexanderplatz is capable of transfixing even philistines with tin ears. Gregory's jazz doesn't put that much on the table. But the crowd at Alexanderplatz sets me up for listening to mystic, complex music with the highest level of attention and aesthetic receptiveness. The crowd at Gregory's just gets me irritated. * * * If you are in Rome with a hot date, go to Gregory's. Be prepared to shell out the bucks. * * * If you are in Rome with someone who can truly appreciate once-in-a-lifetime musical experiences, take them to Alexanderplatz. After you talk about the music for half an hour after the concert, You can still go back to the hotel. Just figure that the hotel will be the second best part of the night.

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    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club
    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club
    Gregory's Live Jazz & Dinner Club - The jazz club

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    The jazz club

    Ciampini Bistrot - wine_bars - Updated June 2026

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