We came to this local restaurant to grab a bite for lunch. We ordered a few delicious toasted…read morepaninis, and I had a cappuccino as well. The price was very reasonable, service was great and everyone was very friendly even though not all of the local staff spoke English. Definitely a great find and a high recommendation!

Had lunch at La Terrazza on a sunny crispy afternoon during the workweek…read more I already have reviews for most places I frequent here in Aurelia. It seems as though I had to expand on this one. Typical Italian meal, meat and pasta, lots of carbs, gnocchi-calzone-panini-macaroni, plus tons of desserts. Desserts at La Terrazza are really good. La Terrazza offers a rooftop terrace seating with gorgeous views of the country side. This is the type of place in the business park, within walking distance from Mariott, where many offices are located. People go to lunch here, it's a sort of a cafeteria style setting in terms of the presentation of food. Not your typical trattoria style. Great assortment of antipasti (cold appetizers), including sautéed veggies, artichokes, eggplant, roasted zucchini, red bell papers, carpaccio, prosciutto, soppressata, fresh mozzarella nuggets drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Beef stew, meat loaf, steamed seasoned potatoes, pasta shells, sautéed green beans, octopus with macaroni. I called them that, they may have proper Italian names attached, I just didn't care to go deep today, nor did I have time for that. Fabulous selection of pastries and desserts downstairs, including Sfogliatelle, Sanguinaccio dolce, Semifreddo, Zeppole, Canoli, Panna Cotta, Tartufo, and fruit compote. Advertised pizzas include the following: Pizza con Forno a Legna, anche Integrale - pizzas cooked in the wood burning oven, and also plate combos (complete meal): Ortolana - garden veggie pizza Margherita - traditional wood fired oven pizza Patate - Pizza di Patate with potatoes Boscaiola (Mozzarella, Funghi, Salsiccia) - mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sausage Amatriciana (Pomodoro, Guanciale, Pecorino) - tomatoes, cured meat from pork cheeks, pecorino cheese

Restaurant in Park Marriott…read more Quick option at the hotel. Went with the sliced ribeye and potatoes. I asked for a medium rare steak and that is the way it was cooked. There was a nice sear and salt and pepper made for a simple but tasty crust. The steak could have been trimmed a bit better there was a good amount of fat that could have been trimmed. The potatoes were pretty good with a decent char. Service was attentive and prompt.

Had carbonara here. It was expensive but that comes with eating in a hotel restaurant…read more Had great flavor. They brought an assortment of bread and olive oil that was great. The hostess was very nice and friendly. Large restaurant.

McDonald's Roma Magliana is your typical McDonald's, only we're in Italy. So, first thing I've…read morenoticed when walking in was large advertisement over the cashier station for... no, not for a Big Mac... But for coffee, of course! Large lettering is screaming at you for cappuccino, Café au lait, torta, Caffè, mokka, cioccolata, pain au chocholat, espresso, mandise, oh my, every type of specialty coffee you can dream up is probably there! There are croissants on display for goodness sake! Looks like they have full Italian pastry menu and baked goods, including cheesecakes! This is a reason enough for four stars in my view. The inside is clean and spacious, a dozen or so tables with chairs. There's an outdoor seating area, and the weirdest kind of all McChickens - McShrimp, as part of the taste-of-the-world campaign. I didn't dare to go for the McShripmy, as it actually didn't look as appetizing as it sounds, thank you, but No, thanks! They do have classic choices and typical combo meals, too, it's a Golden Arches place, after all. Interesting how instead of the photographs of the actual food on the advertising posters and menus, they use some perfectly even and balanced colored drawings, as it seems, in place of the artfully enhanced and creative shots of the juicy burgers, like we're used to in the U.S.

This place is AMAZING! If you are anywhere near Rome this is a MUST VISIT! It is a refurbished…read morefarmhouse in the middle of the countryside outside of the busy city. The food is phenomenal... bravo to the Chef!

From the owner: Le Scuderie San Carlo sono una Location assolutamente unica nel suo genere. L'ambiente è raffinato,…read moreelegante e sobrio. Ampio e curato giardino all'esterno. Ampi saloni climatizzati. Al Ristorante si accede da un ampio e comodo parcheggio privato. Arrivati al civico 959 della via Portuense, digitare il codice 3701 e si entra comodamente con la propria autovettura. Fiore all'occhiello delle Scuderie San Carlo è la cucina. I piatti rispecchiano una cucina gourmet con un'attenzione particolare alle materie prime. Il servizio è sempre attento ed educato. Mai di lunedì. Si possono organizzare pranzi o cene a menù fissi. Si organizzano matrimoni, cene di gala, convention, meeting, sfilate di moda e show room.

Ristorante Verde Smeraldo certainly has one thing going for it: it's open late, though I believe…read moreuntil 11pm and not until midnight. That's a huge plus considering the crazy schedule of working professionals like myself, staying at any one of the area hotels on business, often for extended periods of time. If it wasn't for places like Verde Smeraldo, we'd be forced to go to bed on an empty stomach or replace dinner with booze. Verde Smeraldo complex has a pizzeria, bisteccheria (steakhouse), discoteca (a discotheque) and music bar, and a swimming pool (picsina). Businessmen from the surrounding offices frequent this restaurant for their group outings, lunches and dinners. I believe the entire place is called Parco de' Medici Club and can be booked for private and business functions. They use a wood fired pizza oven for their pizza, which turns out absolutely great and certainly way better than that at That's Amore pizzeria. It turns into a steakhouse in the evenings, and so grilled juicy stakes are also available. I've said it once and I'll say it again, it really surprised me to learn how much carbs are consumed in Italy, and how much Italian cuisine is based on pasta, breads, panini, gnocchi, prosciutto and other cured salty meats (loaded with sodium), and how little there is in a gluten free vegetable and fruit variety. Perhaps downing it all with red wine makes a difference, but locals survive here, and so should I. Verde Smeraldo is located in Aurelia near the Parco de' Medici complex of scattered business buildings, area hotels, Parco de' Medici Sporting Club, Sheraton Golf course, Space Cinema entertainment complex and Joy Village arcade. If you're staying at Rome Marriott Park hotel or Holiday Inn, I highly recommend to check out Verde Smeraldo and their wood oven baked pizzas. You can book a table here through Misiedo, an Italian equivalent of the American Open Table.

Lousy. We went there on a Saturday night early for Rome - about 8pm. The waiter and the maitre d'…read morewere busy watching some TV show instead of playing attention to the few customers that were there. My fried bacalá came out half frozen and had to be sent back. The soplí were OK. The roasted potatoes were also cold and had to be sent back. We finished our dinner before we ever saw the potatoes again. My risotto frutti di mare was just so so. Worst of all was the service. The waiter was busy talking with his coworker and watching TV and couldn't care less about the customers. We went here to avoid paying $$$ at the Holiday Inn restaurant. We should have paid a little more and eaten there instead.

We had dinner at La Serra, the in-house restaurant at the Holiday Inn Parco de' Medici, after a…read morelong day of travel. Since there isn't much around the hotel within walking distance, this was essentially our only dining option--thankfully, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The food was genuinely good. Our dishes were well prepared and nicely presented: fresh burrata with tomatoes, a flavorful carbonara, rigatoni all'amatriciana, and a rich tiramisù to finish. Prices were definitely higher than what you'd typically pay in Rome, but considering the location and hotel setting, it felt reasonable enough. Service was friendly and efficient, which we appreciated after a tiring day. Breakfast the next morning was excellent--honestly the highlight. The pastries were extremely fresh, and the buffet even included fresh mozzarella, which you don't see often at hotel breakfasts. A great way to start the day before heading into the city. Overall, La Serra is a solid and reliable choice if you're staying at the hotel. Convenient, good food, and especially a great breakfast experience.

Complimentary daily breakfast includes both hot entrees, assorted fresh fruits, cereals, pastries…read moreand so much more! The best complimentary daily breakfast ever while traveling in London, Paris and now Italy! Delizioso! Grazie!

A great Authentic Roman Restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised after tasting their food. The…read morebreads are fresh and they only use the best tasting ingredients. We were not sure what to expect on our first visit but we surely left the place after eating all our food. The Aglio, Olio, Pepperoncino spaghetti and ox tail soups were great. The garlic was well infused in their dish as well. The owner, Roberto was very gracious as well as the waitress that helped us. It was indeed a pleasure dining in this restaurant and we will definitely be back the next time we visit Rome.

Aglio Orio e Peperoncino (translates something like Garlic, Oil, and Chili, I was told) is an…read moreauthentic restaurant with Roman cuisine located on Via della Magliana in the countryside of Rome. This is a real local trattoria type of place, quite cozy, certainly less touristy, a quiet and comfortable restaurant frequented by locals. If you want to experience real Italian homemade cooking, this is where you come. We were greeted and seated right away. Aglio Orio e Peperoncino not only sounds romantic, it has also very much welcoming ambience inside, with friendly and efficient service. Wall decor includes large photos of famous Italian cinema icons like Anna Magnani, Monica Vitti, Alberto Sordi, and Marcello Mastroianni. I've got a vague understanding of their menu and gathered that your dinner options here vary greatly depending on the alignment of many factors, owner's creativity included. Just like home, already! -:) If available, you have to order Ossobuco here. It's braised veal shanks mixed with veggies and sautéed in white wine (in Bianco) or with tomatoes and carrots (which turns out a completely different dish, in my humble opinion). We had white version and loved it. It's hearty and delicious! I've got no photos because of the connectivity issues and discharged phone battery, as I also use my phone for work and conference meetings, sorry - maybe next time.

Who doesn't love yourself an exotic red Ferrari, right? The need for speed? (I'm talking about the…read morevideo game, not the movie with Aaron Paul) Well, we're in Italy, it's alluring, but suddenly no longer exotic. I can come to Cavallino for dinner and get my coffee from the Ferrari cappuccino machine! Had dinner tonight and immensely enjoyed everything, the Ferrari themed ambience, the decor, the service, and last but not least, the food! Excellent Tagliata di pollo rucola e grana - green cheese chicken. Creamy al forno Fettuccini so porcini, with al dente texture, how do they do that? Had to update my review, that previous one was a belated post from a month-old experience.

On my regular Italian business trips not only do I have full days working, I work hard on putting…read morenew businesses on the map, too. Here's a place for a fast and inexpensive lunch, Gioja Ristoservizi. Located in Aurelia near the business center and Parco de' Medici area. This place is like fast food, only much better food - fast. It's your regular Italian flare, good quality and great selection. An abundance of antipasti includes cold cuts, prosciutto and mozzarella, sauté eggplant, zucchini, roasted red and yellow peppers, fresh cut tomatoes, pea beans, hard boiled egg halves, roasted chicken, artichokes, olives, and much more. There are citrus based drinks of lemon, orange, apple, and lime variety, as well as soda, water and sparkling mineral water. Gluten free options available. Also combo meals, pizza based or not, including fruit dessert. €7 incluso bevande: Il Capresotto Mozzarella di Bufala Prosciutto di Parma Pomodorini and basilico Fresco Focaccia Pane Tostato Maxi Salada: Veggy Insalata, pomodori secchi, olive nere, mandorle, formaggio a cubetti, scaglie di grana. Focaccia Pane Tostato Insuperabile Insalata, pomidorini freschi, tonno, olive verdi, bocconcini di bufala, uova Sode, patate lesse Focaccia Pane Tostato Featured citrus based drinks: La Nostra gazzosa con infuzzo di limoni provenienza Taormina La Nostra aranciata con succo di arance provenienza Siracusa La Nostra bevanda con succo di mela provenienza Trentino La Nostra chinotto con infuzzo di chinotti provenienza Liguria

Best Italian ristorante for pizza and seafood. I highly recommend it!!…read moreThe owner Roberto receives you with a smile and makes sure you leave the place fully satisfied!