Tucked in one of Rome's many alleys, don't let this restaurant's location sway your decision of…read moreeating here - because this will be one of the best meals you will have in the city. We absolutely loved everything here - the servers were knowledgeable and friendly, the ambiance was warm and inviting, and the food (especially the pasta....any pasta) was delicious. I would rate the Tiramisu here as the best I had in Rome (even better than Two Sizes).

We stumbled upon this restaurant as we were walking and decided to eat here after seeing the…read morepositive reviews and the tucked away setting. The location was serene and we were excited to try the carbonara. The first bite of the truffle was best as it was strong and flavorful but each subsequent bite after was overly salty. The other dishes were decent but also quite salty compared to other places we've had in Italy. The server also forgot about our water and we only received the water after another server noticed. What I would warn is if you're a tourist, they will ask for tip, which is not what authentic places are supposed to do. This was a major turn-off regardless of whether or not locals were also there.

This place was delicious. Small and cute and quaint and the staff made us laugh so much when they…read moregreeted us outside. Service was very good as well and they listened to everything we wanted in our meal. Pasta was so fresh and delicious and I could not stop eating the cheese they had here as well. I wish all food tasted this good back in the United States, I loved everything so much!!

Everything about this place was perfect! The host was full of energy (this is his family's…read morerestaurant), the waiter Francesco made all the best recommendations (listen to him!), and the food... omg the food was perfection. Highly recommend eating here.

We came here because my boyfriend sister died here on her honeymoon a few years ago and told us we…read morehad to come and it did not disappoint! We sat outside, but the ambience inside was so cute with intentional detail in every corner. I got the octopus starter as my meal because I was not too hungry and it was absolutely delicious! We would definitely come back here in order different dishes. Next time we are in Rome :) highly recommended

Made reservation and came here for dinner in early December 2025. Ordered Polpo, Scogilo, and…read moreFiletto Manzo. Felt it was kinda like fusion italian and something else making the whole food experience taste weird. No idea what they wanted to convey thru the food. We had better food elsewhere. The only pro of this place was the decor. When the decor is better than the food, that says a lot on the place. The food was quite disappointing. Will definitely not come back again in the future and recommend eating elsewhere

La Scalinata did a great job of accommodating our group of 9 people. This is an authentic Roman…read moretavern - casual and home style food. The staff was warm, fun, and welcoming. We ordered several appetizers- prosciutto with mozzarella, mussels, and calamari. All were great. For entrees, we had pasta with truffles, fettuccine Gricia, grilled chicken and vegetables, Greek salad, oxtail stew, pasta bolognese, and spicy sausage pizza. Note that the pizza is very thin and crispy- Roman style. We enjoyed all the dishes-everything was delicious. Standout dishes were oxtail stew and pastas. The house wine was very good- a little sweet and a little dry. Prices are reasonable and portions are hearty. Overall, our waiter was the bright spot of our experience and made the dinner very memorable. I'd highly recommend checking out this hidden gem of a restaurant!

OK. I've been wandering around Rome for awhile and now I'm getting a little hungry. Stopped into…read morethis rustic cafe for eggplant parmesan and it was delicious. This spot looked like an old aunt's dining toNo fuss, just a plate of comfort. If you're wandering and hungry, absolutely go. You can thank me later. Soooo cheesy. The staff here is excellent as well. I was solo and they bantered with me my entire lunch.

Note-its called "Blue Marino", and easy to miss. But, dont miss it!! Great atmosphere, casual but…read moreupscale. Excellent food! They are very generous, and honest about what food has been frozen (not many). Highly recommend!

Its my 8th day in Italy and been eating pasta, pizza, aside from steak in Florence. I highly…read morerecommend this restaurant , their seafood pasta and ravioli salmon truffle were just the best pastas I ate in my 8th day here. I would like to come back if given a chance to visit again. The price is also reasonable for the quality of dishes and even gave us 2 complimentary white wine drinks. Thanks so much.

Coming from Indiana this may not be noteworthy but this may have been the best pasta we've ever…read morehad. Don't ask me the name.but it's shrimp pasta and spinach tortellini. Apps were mussels obviously and eggplant. We had a nice white wine and then lamb chops, although we shouldn't have. Everything was delicious and beyond expectations. Service was great. Sat outside and had a lovely evening. Yelp doesn't fail

We were staying right around the corner in Trastevere and noticed that there were some restaurants…read moreon the side streets rather than the main drag that had cute outdoorsy settings. The other one didn't take card, so we landed on Il Tarallo, and thank God we did. The service was incredible- it wasn't like other restaurants who consider Americans less worthy customer (I know service culture is different here, but still!). There were plenty of menu options that looked good, and the house white wine was a good starter. They refilled our bread multiple times as well. We started with the seafood "salad," and everything on it was divine. For entrees, I ordered the chicken dish which was SO good, and my husband ordered the oxtail stew. He liked it, but after seeing some of the pasta dishes at other tables, he said he wished he had gone with that instead because those looked delicious. They had lots of dessert options as well. Overall, a great experience, and a restaurant I would definitely return to!

The food was amazing. I had the Puttanesca. The environment is cozy and comfortable. Service is…read morequick but not rushed and very friendly. Definitely a do over. Right by Piazza Venetia.

We had an amazing time here at this restaurant. The food was so fresh and tasted homemade. We had a…read morevariety of dishes and im pretty sure our server was also the chef preparing everything. It was delicious!!! And fairly priced .

In the 45years I have been coming to Rome I always eat here at least once. I have recommended to…read morefriends and they all loved it as well.

We were walking by and decided to try this restaurant because it is away from the crown and Main…read moreStreet. We were seated in the garden which is very pretty and romantic. They have a fountain in the garden with real trees and plants. The food is amazingly good! We are a family with lactose intolerance and the waiter was very helpful in guiding us what to get. The waiter suggested white pasta with olive oil for him and he loves it! I had the calamari and prawns. And my husband had puttanesca with tuna. All are delicious! Highly recommend this place!