holy moly best carbonara i have ever had in my life... made me emotional completely unpretentious environment. had some amazing unfiltered roman amaro to finish. wow. read more

the meatball here is better than the other meatballs ive had. but its just meatball. the fried gnocchi was underwhelming. pretty dry and doughy. cacio sauce wasnt melted enough, or plated too early the pasta was great though. tonnarelli alla gricia. the noodles were perfect here. probably the best. the pork cheek was perfect. the sauce was very good, a little salty. excellent pasta read more

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A highly anticipated meal due to being recommended, what I will say is the food was great. My wife said the ravioli all'amatriciana was the best pasta dish we had on the trip. I had the rigatoni alla carbonara, and it was amazing. Unfortunately sitting inside was so uncomfortable due to the heat and lack of air conditioning (which they have , but don't have on) it made the meal very unenjoyable, so much so we couldn't even finish and both wanted to leave. The service was also the most unfriendly we experienced in all the places we went to both inside and outside of Rome. The food is really wonderful which is why I'm rating it good, but we left with mixed feelings. read more

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It was a bit of a schlep getting here on the tram from Roma centro, but worth it. Our starters were melanzana fritti and calamari fritti. The melanzana fritti carried a mint flavor that complimented the melanzana and its breadcrumb and pistachio coating and tomato sauce. The calamari were delicate and lightly battered, served in a paper cone with a squeeze of lemon. Our main dishes were rigatoni alla Matriciana, gnocchi alla coda vaccinara and tonnarelli a la gricia. These were delicious with qualifications that the guanciale pieces with the tonnarelli were judged too large (!), the gnocchi were assessed under-salted while the coda vaccinara sauce seemed a little thin, and my serving of rigatoni was enormous (no complaint there). Had a nice house wine of Cesanese grape that went well with the pasta dishes. Read more detail at: Service was quick. https://www.painperdutravel.com It was a very successful evening and an excellent meal for 3 at only 81 euros. Can't beat this price/value ratio. read more

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Da Cesare was the first dinner we had in Rome. We specifically decided to go because of all of the reviews mentioning Carbonara and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Best carbonara we had in Italy by far. Only reason for four stars is the air conditioning was broken and with the service being a bit slower ended with us sweating at the table. Worth it though, will be going back next time we are in Rome. read more

Da Cesare - Carbonara - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Highly recommended by the conceirge at the Cavalieri and it did not disappoint. While off the beaten path it is well worth the trip to this primarily local spot. We split various appetizers including the calamari, the prosciutto and melon and bufala mozzerella to name a few. I had the carbonara which was exactly how it should be prepared; with plenty of guinciale. Everyone else loved their entrees which ranged from the famous fried gnocchi with pecorino cream (excellent!) to the pizzas. The local red paired well with everything and the desserts were also quite good. Our server spoke English very well and was friendly and engaging the entire time. The owner also came over to check on us which was a nice touch. Everyone agreed this was one of the best restaurants we visited in our many trips to Rome. read more

Finally got here and this instantly became one of our very favorites in Rome. The fried gnocchi in pecorino sauce was amazing, but to me the biggest stars of the apps were the incredible eggplant croquettes and absolutely perfect anchovies in olive oil. On the pasta front, the cacio pepe here is probably our favorite anywhere, and the gricia is definitely near the top of the list -- comparable in terms of quality to the one we had at Tavernaccia the night before, but with crispier guanciale. We also got a margherita pizza, but we'd probably skip that next time. read more

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This was my favorite restaurant in Rome. I highly recommend the deep fried gnocchi in cacio e pepe sauce. That dish alone was perfection. The pastas were excellent, as well as the fish and deep fried eggplant fritters. Everything we ordered was delicious. Make sure you have a reservation. The service is friendly and you know the food is authentic with the heavy presence of locals. read more

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Hands down one of the best restaurants we ate in throughout our trip to Italy. It's the perfect place to avoid flocks of tourists and dine amongst locals, probably because of its location out of the city center. Everything you order is delicious - from the pastas to the beef stew. While I'm tempted to gate keep, I have nothing else to say but to put Da Cesare at the top of your list! Be sure to reserve and ask to be seated outside not inside. read more

Delicious food. Although the restaurant was packed and a bit stuffy and hot. Friendly service, close to train to take you to downtown Rome read more

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Rude waiter food sucks he rushed us to order. guess he doesn't like tourists the lasagna was terrible. Salad was so small I had to go get pizza elsewhere read more

So amazing! Made the trek here for dinner and it was well worth it! Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu and waiters were so great and accommodating since we didn't have reservations (or speak much Italian). Thank you to everyone at Da Cesare who made my trip to Italy unforgettable with beyond delicious food!!! read more

Placed on the itinerary of travelers visiting The Eternal City by both Eater and "A Pasta Lover's Guide to Rome," Trattoria Da Cesare al Casaletto resides in an apartment block distant from the rest of Rome's great eateries, this and the "by phone only" reservations policy assuring mostly locals lining up for traditional fare in a large but stark dining room. Known simply as "Da Cesare" to many, and closed Wednesday but otherwise open from 12h45 to 15h00 for lunch plus 19h45 pm to 23h00 pm for dinner, it is primarily by bus or Uber that guests make way to Rome's Monteverde Nuovo neighborhood, this particular evening finding nearly every indoor seat packed as temperatures were too cold for the patio. Lacking central Rome's cobblestone, wider streets and a sizable park giving the surrounding are a distinctly more residential feel, it is once seated that servers present with convivial charm, English-fluency limited but made less necessary by translated menus. Dubbed by one local writer as "the perfect Trattoria" back in 2012, a bare-bones building with bright lights placing diners' focus on Food and conversation, it is from Fritti, Pizza, Primi and Secondi that guests may choose to build their meal, affordable Wines also highlighted such as €4 for a particularly generous pour of Prosecco. Built on classics, but ranging widely enough to please most palates, one will quickly notice most tables enjoying good Bread while debating options, the Gnocchi Fritti frequently following with fried Dumplings swimming in a pool of what amounts to Cacio e Pepe Fondue. Refined without feeling "stuffy," the servers seemingly everywhere at once despite lengthy expediting times, Pizza comes on a crisp but forgettable Crust while Pastas allow diners to select their own Noodle and Sauce combination, such as thin Ribbons of Fettuccine slicked with Egg Yolk and Pork Jowl in the case of good Carbonara. Leaving the Egg out of square-cut Tonnarelli, a dry Noodle cooked al dente, flavors leaned a bit too salty in Da Cesare's alla Gricia while Hunter's style Veal got lost amongst Olives and Garlic, thus raising Coda alla Vaccinara's stock as the better Secondi. read more

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Food and service were both excellent. The views were also beautiful. I definitely recommend having a meal here.

Our first night in Rome, we were excited to go to an "authentic Roman trattoria." I always seek out places off the tourist path.. We felt unwelcome from the moment we walked in (though we had reservations). No greeting when waiter came to our table. When our order was taken, we chose the type of pastas we wanted, but were told our choices were "not possible," so we ordered what the waiter said was possible; however, he also failed to take down our order correctly. One of us ordered cacio e pepe, but it came out as another carbonara. (Frankly, the ravioli that was ordered also tasted like carbonara). And it was not very good carbonara-thick, salty and too rich. We then had to flag down the waiter (who never came to check up on us after the initial food delivery) to ask about our vegetable side dishes. Well, we were told those "come out last"? Side dishes after the meal ...OK..We've been eating in multiple Italian cities for the past week, greeted by cheerful, helpful people and eating delightful meals. This is our first bad experience- both food quality and service. It seems that "Authentic Roman" has a meaning different from what I thought. read more

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While visiting Rome, my family and I stopped here to have lunch for the day. We were looking forward to pizza, but pizza is only served for dinner. So I decided on this beef pasta, I can't remember the name. I wasn't too crazy about it but it was alright. The service was great though, very friendly and helpful waitresses. Although some don't speak English, they still try very hard to serve you the best they can. Props to them! Which is why I will give 4 stars. read more

Da Cesare - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We've been to Rome three times over the last several years, and this was, hands down, our best dining experience yet! Superb in every respect!! Thank me later (smile)! Cheers! RS read more

Quintessential Italian Trattoria. Fantastic. Delicious. Trattoria Da Cesare will blow your tastebuds away with their classic, savory plates. Everything we tried honors the Italian gastronomy: good quantities of food full of love and filled with deep, natural flavors. Truly a remarkable experience. The Antipasti (Polpette, Totani fritti and Bruschetta di Pomodoro) were amazing. Their great flavors prepared us to the most stellar part of the meal: the Pastas (Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe). I dare to say that any pasta you order here will be deliciously memorable. The Panna Cotta was also delicious. 5 star experience. Da Cesare is perhaps among my two favorite Roman restaurants. In me, they have found a loyal foodie. I will return to this restaurant many, many times. read more

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We had a wonderful experience here. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was very professional. They are very knowledgable and professional when it comes to food allergies. It was so refreshing to finally have a real dessert, since I am allergic to egg, gluten, and nuts. What I also loved about this restaurant is that they are not located in the center or anywhere near those tourist traps. Make sure to always make reservation because they are always full, which is a good thing. read more

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amazing place. I'd give 6 out of 5 stars! authentic delicious Roman Trattoria, the best Cacio e Pepe ever in Rome! great service and amazing selection of food and wine! read more

This restaurant is a jewel. Excellent food. Lovely atmosphere. So very Roman. We had hoped to have a memorable last lunch in Rome. We were not disappointed. We started with a variety of appetizers - suppli, bruschetta, calamari. We followed with pastas and meat. The ravioli was excellent. The gnocchi was very good. The steak was less not good. Undercooked (blue) and grisly - the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. But it was offset by the rest of the meal. Dessert was excellent. A sampler of desserts that illustrated the diversity of options. As with most popular Italian restaurants, do not expect to be seated without a reservation. read more

We specifically sought out a dinner at Da Cesare while we were in Rome and I was not at all disappointed by the food! Atmosphere and service-wise, it wasn't anything remarkable but the food was so good that it didn't even matter. We started with the fried eggplant and gnocchi. The former was one of the best things we ate in Italy. Crispy on the outside, yet somehow so soft and delicate on the inside. The gnocchi was certainly good, but afterward, I wished we would have skipped it because it was a bit too heavy and filling before our pasta entrees. I ordered the rigatoni alla gricia and it was possibly the best dish I ate in Rome. It was just perfect. Finished our meal with the panna cotta and it was just ever-so-slighty sweet in the best way. I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Our meal at Cesare al Casaletto is something that made our trip to Rome undeniably unforgettable. Reservations are highly encouraged! From our hotel, it was a 4-mile walk (the last mile of which is up a hill), but we didn't mind, as we wanted to build up our appetite; however, if you don't want to walk, you can easily take the #8 tram to the last stop on the line and Cesare will be less 100 meters away when you get off. The entrance is a bit hidden behind a gate and some shrubbery. As we opened the gate, we were met with a very cute outdoor garden area with a slew of tables. The dining room isn't particularly large, with enough seating for approximately 50, but the seating was cozy in the best possible way. Most of the tables were set up for 4+ diners and as our 2+ hour meal went on, we were surrounded by a plethora of Italian families. No tourists in sight! We ordered a 1/2 liter of the house white, which was a blend of Bombino/Malvasia/Trebbiano (€4 = $4.50). The incredibly well-priced white wine was light and refreshing, very drinkable. Adam took one look at the menu and decided that he wanted an order of the fried calamari (€9 = $10) to start. I can't remember the last time I had such perfectly-fried calamari. The seafood was incredibly fresh and the batter was so light. A spritz of lemon was all that was needed to brighten up the dish. We gobbled this up quickly! I had read online a number of great things about the fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies (€2.50 = $2.80 per piece). We chose to go with one piece each and, again, found the batter very light with the stuffing of mozzarella working well with the salinity from the anchovies. There were also rave reviews online for the fried gnocchi in a pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce (€6.50 eur = $7.30), so we ordered a plate! However, once we ordered the rest of our food, our server mentioned that it might be too much food; thus, he suggested we order just a half portion of the gnocchi. Fine by us! While it wasn't on the menu, we were happy for the suggestion when we saw the size of the half portion. The gnocchi were freshly fried and a swipe through the pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce was heaven. Not a light dish by any stretch of the imagination, but very unique and something we couldn't stop eating. If only we brought a couple of friends with us, because we read rave reviews of the polpette di bollito con pesto (fried meatballs made from boiled meats) and the polpette di melanzane (fried eggplant-balls with a spicy, smoky tomato sauce), which every other table ordered in addition to the other the dishes that we started with. But, knowing that it was time to move on to the primis and secondis, we knew it would be ridiculous for two people to have 5 appetizers. I mean, we've done it, but that day we just decided we shouldn't. Plus, none of the appetizers we had chosen, as well as the two we didn't, were particularly light. Knowing we would we moving on to more carbs and meat, we had to draw the line somewhere. Anyways, I digress, Adam selected the Tonnarelli all'Amatriciana (€9 = $10) as his primi and what a winner it was! I still dream about this pasta. The sauce was rich and super complex, but the real star was the pasta itself. A unique, Lazio-native square-shaped pasta with a hole in the middle, the tonnarelli is made in-house and was a perfect vehicle for the sauce. I had decided on one of the daily specials, the fish soup (€8 = $9), as another appetizer. However, our server kindly informed me that it was more of a primi since it had pasta in it. The fish soup was chock full of fish and had a very clean seafood broth. Compared to Adam's tonnarelli, which had very bold flavors, my soup tasted almost bland. On it's own, I really enjoyed the soup, but paired against the pasta, the clear winner was the pasta. Another daily special we ordered was the Bucatini all Gricia (€10 = $11.25), which consisted of artichokes and bacon in a rich butter sauce. The pasta was again fantastic. Perfectly al dente pasta with bacon adding a level of smokiness and fresh artichokes contributing a lightness to the dish. While not as memorable as the tonnarelli, this was still an incredibly well executed dish. We decided we should try one of the secondis and opted for the oxtail in tomato sauce (€11 = $12.30). We were very pleased on this choice, as the meat was flavorful and tender to the point of falling off the bone. The tomato sauce had a delicate balance of sweet, savory and sour that made me want to pick up the plate and lick it clean. For the rest of the review: http://adamandvivian.com read more

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You will find this little gem in the outskirts of Rome, in the Casaletto neighbourhood. Sounds complicated, but seriously; it is easy to take the No 8. tram from Centro Storico to this amazing place. After a long search on the web Cesare seemed like to perfect trattoria. The place that you just have to eat at. To be honest; I was a bit disappointed, but then not. Maybe I was expecting something mindblowing, because it wasn't. However the tonnarelli alla gricia was one of the best pasta dishes I have eaten. There was a beautiful balance between the different tastes. The tonnarelli pasta cooked perfectly al dente, the pecorino cheese creating a melt-in-your-mouth sauce + the star; the meaty and fatty guanciale. So good. Service was good, so why do I not give this a 5-star rating? Well, I just went off being a bit disappointed. Can not say why - I just expected a wow-feeling that I did not have. Having said that; I would gladly return to Cesare. read more

Da Cesare - Tonnarelli alla Gricia - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Off the beated path (still) Truly Roman cuisine in a non touristy spot. The place is nothing special, but the food makes it really worth trying. Staff is super nice. Fried appetizers and pastas are the go to. read more

An absolutely fantastic meal at great prices. Everything was amazing, the bread, the wine, pasta. Truly a gem of a restaurant way off the beaten path that is well worth the trip to experience authentic Italian dining like a local. read more

Da Cesare - Second night in Rome - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

My 100th review! Only fitting that it be for what has been called by many as "The best pasta in the world". A lofty title, indeed. Tucked away on a side street at the end of the #8 tram, sits Da Cesare. We tried to get dinner reservations mid-week but they were booked, so we rolled up as soon as they opened for lunch and were able to squeeze in. I say "squeeze in" liberally, as there were only a few tables when we first arrived, but it filled out once we had left a couple hours later. I'll spare you the long winding review discussing each and every course, as I'm sure you'll read them in others - You need to get the Pasta alla Gricia. It is, in fact, the best pasta in the world. All the other items I tried were excellent as well (verdure, friti, pasta amatriciana, etc) and we left almost needing to be rolled out to the tram stop we were so full. Unfortunately we were so full we could not sample their desserts, but I'm confident they were of the same quality as the rest of what they serve, The service was efficient and kind, we spoke in Italian, but they could tell from our accents we were American and answered us in English, lol. Would absolutely visit again the next time I'm in Rome. read more

OMG how can this be this restaurant's 1st review???? Think they've changed names and (we think) under new ownership - see Trattoria De Ceare We entered at 7:45 early for Italian dinner and the place was empty! OMG nobody here.. are we in the right spot? After all, this was written up by Mario Batali and featured in May 15 Bon Appetite... ok read my lips... it was empty - no body in the place! Well that quickly changed within the hour there was not an available seat and everyone spoke Italian expect one other table. Ok this has always been our rule... If English is the predominant language in a local restaurant - run away as fast as you can... not this place! It quickly filled with all locals!!! Italian everywhere, Meraviglioso!! Ok yes the food review.. our server was a cute Italian gal with a wonderful Italian/English going on - very warm and friendly with perfect recommendations.. Ordered on her recommendation a great Barolo wine that was soft and warm and went with all our dishes! The owner kept checking in with us and seemed to genuinely care as to our welfare - thank you! Fried squid (calamari) in paper cones perfectly seasoned... seriously the best calamari we have ever had!!! Just enough breading to make a wonderful crunch but not overdone so you loose the squid in the meantime... We shared their fried meat ball - yes fried - but ever so lightly and the meat was a pulled beef not hamburger... with a wonderful pesto/cheese sauce! Next app was a fried eggplant again just enough breading and not overdone so you don't taste the eggplant... wow wow wow.. 1st course - pasta of course! perfectly cooked... the other past we have had in Rome has been overdosed with fresh egg that you lose the flavor of everything else. We had our choice of many types of noodle but we chose spaghetti for both our carbonara and the alla gricia (pork cheek) and artichoke - both amazing dishes... And... of course by now, we're stuffed... the place is getting really crowed and it's becoming rather warm.... but yet we still have our main course and desert... Main course we shared ox-tail and was good - a bit over tomato(y) for our taste but still very good and we have never seen meat fall off the bone like this that was still this moist and tender... Desert was next and in all honesty it was so hot in here by now, we really just wanted our check... but the termamisu was wonderful too... not the best, but still yummy to conclude. read more

I should tell you I have been excited about this restaurant since I recieved my Bon Apetite magazine. Since the restaurant is off the tourist track, I didn't think dinner would an issue, especially since we arrived at 7:00- the restaurant doesn't open until 7:30. I was asked if I had reservations, and panic set in, especially since I spent $20 in cab ride there. Luckily, we were accommodated by the only table not reserved until later. To say dinner was spectacular is an understatement. Our waitress was very kind and spoke English. We started with the fried gnocchi - Amazing, I could have stopped there. Pasta alla gricia,- one word perfection, and a steak that was grilled and simply delicious. We had no room for dessert, and I did not want to linger with reservations waiting. After dinner the staff called a taxi for our ride home. It was so worth the trip. I should tell you that I don't like to settle, and since the meal was delicious, we returned for lunch today. We tried the fried meatball with pesto, delicious, fried zucchini flower with anchovie and cheese, equally amazing. Because I love gnocchi, we tried the pasta dish (versus appetizer) - it was the best I have had in my life!! The involtini di manzo al sugo (beef rolls in tomato sauce) melted in my mouth- ridiculously perfection!! Dessert sampler to finish- all delicious, surprisingly liked the crem brûlée the most. This is a restaurant that is a must, 5 stars all around! read more

Almost a 3 but what made the 4th star was the guys who brought the waters and the owner who I think is around, suggested a great white wine (picture posted) not too expensive not too cheap, just down my alley.... Food was outstanding. So why a 4 star? Staff. You need more staff!!! We had reserved a table at 9:00pm we didn't get served till 10:48!!! Guy came to the table once!!!!! read more

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Worth the trip out of city center. We were the only Americans at the restaurant and it was packed even on a Monday night. The fried gnocchi with cacio e pepe sauce was one of the best things I have tasted in my life! read more

Da Cesare - Fried gnocchi with cacio è pepe sauce - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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3.5/5 This place is good and very reasonably priced. Portions are way bigger than expected. Service was good. Based on Bon appetite and batali reviews I guess I was expecting some life changing event but I left feeling disappointed. The pasta all gricia was indeed solid but that's all. Fried zucchini flower was ok. Carpaccio was massive and good but not great. Veal cacciatore was good but a tad dry. Spaghetti cacio e Pepe was good but huge and heavy. The taxi from my hotel at piazza navona was 15 euros there and 18 back. Not a big deal but in the future I will just save that money and walk some place since while the meal was good, I don't really need to go back. read more

Restaurant was off of the beaten path but full of locals so we knew we made a good choice. Great food from beginning to end, we didn't have reservations but they accommodated us on the outside patio. The atmosphere was wonderful & customers poured in the entire time we were eating. Every course was excellent all the way to the finale dessert. read more

Place was empty but they turned us away anyways because we didn't have a reservation. Guy didn't even bother asking anyone- just looked us up and down and said no. Had a hard time getting an Uber or taxi out of this super crappy neighborhood too. read more

This place was fantastic. If you are touring Rome and tired of the tourist restaurants that dominate the dining scene in the historic sections of this great city, then you need to find your way to Trattoria Da Cesare. This isn't dining in some picturesque square amidst great people watching. Trattoria Da Cesare is a neighborhood restaurant where you go for a relaxed meal in a residential setting. In fact, looking at its setting on an unassuming street nestled among 6 cookie-cutter 6-story apartment buildings, this is about as far as you can get, stylistically, from dining in Trestavere or anywhere else you'll probably dine on your visit to Rome. But... that's it's strength. The food is absolutely fantastic. Starter of eggplant croquettes were possibly the best eggplant *anything* I've eaten, anywhere. The Amatriciana and Carbonara pastas my children had both earned "best of the trip" from both of them. My wife and I had the baccala a la romano (tomatoes, raisins) and it was fantastic. I can't recommend this place highly enough for the great food and the experience of (at least, seemingly) providing an authentic, local roman experience. read more

We stopped to eat at this place on our last night in Rome. We were on our way to Castel Sant Angelo for an evening exhibit and concert. The location is fantastic. We took the Metro in from our hotel. We were seated promptly and brought out a plentiful bread basket. Our 11 year old twins wanted oil and vinegar for the bread and we had to flag down our waiter. We ordered a bottle of wine and a cheese plate for an appetizer. Both of these were also brought out promptly but after that, our waiter disappeared! He served the table next to us and completely ignored us after the cheese and wine was brought out. Since we had kids with us and wanted to make it to our concert we flagged down a different server who was very helpful. We ordered another bottle of wine and our main courses from the new waiter who spoke English. Unfortunately since we sat around and waited for our first server to take our dinner order we missed the concert but still made the exhibit. Also, bear in mind the Metro closes at midnight. After walking back to our stop we were shocked to find the gates closed! We ended up hopping on a bus back into Rome to our hotel.The bus was over crowded and uncomfortable. Overall the food was good. The service was very slow. Location was great for our trip to the exhibit. Would have been 5 stars if the service were better to begin with. read more

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Our best dinner in Rome! The staff was great, the food outstanding and priced well. Grazie!

On the outskirts of Rome in a nice neighborhood. About a 20 Euro cab ride from our hotel on Via Veneto. Buddy of mine and I decided to just order whatever sounded good, and not a single dish disappointed. For starters, we had meatballs, eggplant fritters, and fried squash blossoms. All were fantastic. Two pastas -- gricia and cacio e pepe. Amazing. And meat courses of roasted lamb with rosemary, and trippa al sugo (tripe with red sauce and cheese). Both were awesome. Service was fantastic. Front of the house was warm and friendly. We were the only two people in the packed house speaking English (other than our accommodating waiter), so we knew we were in a good spot. And for all of that food and a bottle of red wine, the bill topped out at a very reasonable 120 Euros. I'd recommend this neighborhood gem to anyone visiting Rome. It is well worth a trip off the beaten path. read more

Had a wonderful 3 course meal here which included buffalo mozzarella with prosciutto, fettucini alla carbonara and tomato sauce with oxtail. The service was good considering the language barrier. Nothing bad to say about the food or service so 5/5. read more

What a beautiful restaurant! Tucked away on a side street so can miss very easily. To get here it was about 20 minutes away from Saint Peter's Basilica. We did a tour and then caught a taxi to Trattoria Da Cesare. Taxi driver quoted 4 person ride , 28 Euros. We got there a bit early , so we had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated. Since we did not have reservations the only seating left was for outside. The weather was in high 60's ( early Oct ) so it was nice to sit outside. Possibly a light sweater or long sleeve would be just right. It was a nice atmosphere . Hardly any children , maybe saw 1. Service was great and servers spoke English so it was nice for us to be able to ask questions about anything on the menu. We got 4 appetizers and 4 (main) dishes. 2 Bottles of still water , 1 glass of vino, and a coke. Bill came out to 127 euros. Don't forget they charge a service fee of about 2 Euros per person . This is a charge for dining in to cover silverware and table cloth etc... keep in mind this is for a lot of times you sit in somewhere. Even just for a pastry or panini... still not sure if this is part of the mancia (tip) even though it's said it's not expected but coming from the U.S it's what usually do for service. We noticed that they usually will ask about a tip when paying with card but this time they did not. Also if you are paying with a card they will bring a card reader to the table so do not have to leave to go to a register. Everything we got was delicious. The fried Gnocchi was mentioned in another review so we had to try it. So tasty but everything was. Everyone got something different so we could try each others food. We got there at 7:45 ( when they open) and it was full , inside and out, by the time we left at 9:30. Dinner is from 7:45-11:00 pm. read more