When people talk about a 'genuine Italian dinner,' this is exactly what they mean. The owners, Dino and Tony, greeted us like long-lost family from the moment we walked in. I've had two today that stopped me dead in my tracks stop and just appreciate my visit to Italy: the first was standing in the Sistine Chapel; the second was twirling handmade pasta and laughing over wine with Tony and Dino. If you want an authentic Italian experience at a fraction of the cost, stop by and yell 'Ciao!' to the boys." read more

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First time in Rome, and Dino and Toni's was recommended by our driver which is located a few blocks from the Vatican. It was described to us as one of the places where you pay €30 for an all inclusive lunch...with wine and some pretty good home made limoncello so we were in! Appetizers consisted of a Roman pizza with various toppings strategically placed on perfectly baked dough, various fried nibbles of Italian cheeses and sweets, and a pitcher of table wine. Second, third, and fourth courses consisted of home made, al-dente rigatoni featuring their red, white, and carbonara sauces each with deliciously slight differences in flavors. Fifth course was deserts with a frozen coffee treat that was layered with a whipped cream and some small pastries. Lastly, the Limoncello bottle came out which was so refreshing after our large meal that we had to help ourselves to multiple tastings. Overall it was a great meal with service being standard to most European cafe timelines, but we never ordered an item from a menu so our entire meal was dealer's choice. read more

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We went here due to recommendation and it was the worst decision of our trip. We really wanted to love it but felt that this was a "tourist trap" experience. The story looks lovely and we were excited to get a seat in the small restaurant. We didn't receive menus. From there, it was decided for us that we were going to have their standard dishes - they placed appetizers and then rigatoni type pastas - 3 dishes that were pretty much the same, one with just white cheese, 1 with carbonara, 1 with marinara. The dishes were too al dente and dry, not very tasteful. The house wine was ok, nothing great. There were no vegetables offered or served. The worst part was the pressure to have a dessert that we didn't want, they demanded that we get at least one tiramisu which we ate reluctantly because we weren't feeling great after the meal they served us. The servers were somewhat rude and not attentive throughout as they were so "busy" placing a lot of the same food in front of others. Finally, when it came time for the bill, the cost was high for what we received. They placed an old calculator on our table in front of us as they seemed ticked that we didn't order more than one dessert. Comparatively speaking, we enjoyed fantastic Italian food the remainder of our trip! read more

Went to Rome for the first time in July 2024 with my wife and one of my stepsons. Some friends of ours in the USA told us that any time they are in Rome, they are sure to go to "Dino & Toni's" near the Vatican. We went to Rome for a few days and packed every moment with activities - the Colosseum, a food tour, a cooking class, museums, historical sites, gelato (every night and some days, too), etc. We spent a day at the Vatican including the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Because we were told that Dino & Toni's is located close by, I tried calling several times to make dinner reservations. Whenever I reached someone, it was fruitless, as no one seemed to speak adequate English to accomplish this. So...we just showed up and asked if we could be seated. At first, a younger man said that they were full for the evening and couldn't accommodate us. Dino overheard him and intervened. He urged us to stay and although they were very busy, he made us a makeshift table. He was an older gentleman and although he only spoke broken English, I asked him whether he was Dino or Toni. With a twinkle in his eye and much theatrics, he shouted, "NO! NO DINO!!! I TONI!!!" and we all laughed. He was the best! We just sat down and out came the food. No menus! Salads, antipasto, pasta, pizza, more food, wine, limoncello, and dessert. All without asking for anything. It never stopped! If the wine ran low, they brought more. My step-son and I started doing shots of limoncello toward the end of the evening and they made sure we never ran out. Despite the language barrier (or maybe because of it), it was all done with charm and a warm, family, Italian friendliness that I thought only existed in movies. Toward the end of the evening, I began to wonder how large the bill was going to be for all this delicious food and drink. We were all stuffed and even though they wanted to bring us more, we said "enough" and asked for the check. I was astonished by how low the bill was and how it was an even number (for a party of 3). I realized that these two elderly gentlemen (I'm pretty sure) just picked a number out of the air. They were not doing it anymore for the money, but for the joy of giving us a memorable experience. They just love what they do! And loved sharing it with us. We thanked them several times for their delicious food and hospitality to us and as we got up to leave, I asked another elderly gentleman I had seen running around the restaurant if he was Dino. Again, with much fanfare and the same glint in his eye, he exclaimed, "YES!! I DINO!! NO!! NO!! NO TONI!!!" Such a great night. And believe it or not, even with all the amazing experiences Rome has to offer, having dinner at Dino & Toni's was one of the highlights of our trip and the one memory that makes me smile the most! I should have written this review a long time ago, but I did not. I have thought about it a 1,000 times and have now (finally) taken the time to do so. I hope to get back to Rome again one day and if I do, you can bet you'll find me eating at Dino & Toni's. For an additional bonus, as we were leaving for the night, both Dino & Toni were delighted to take pictures with us - not with both of them together, of course! read more

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Tourists Thieves! Handed us a piece of paper for $95 euros with nothing else. Asked for an itemized bill then he said ok $91. Again asked for an itemized bill and said it was $10 euros per person for appetizers but only brought out 4 plates of appetizers for 7 people. Should have only been $40 euros total for appetizers. Total Tourist Thieves read more

This place is a nothing more than tourist trap intended to gouge your wallet. Two Bucks Chuck wine is 10 times tastier compared to their house "wine". Charged 49 EUR for house wine and inedible, cold, appetizers. They never gave us the menu. Bunch of flies hanging out and dirty silverware. read more

This was one of the best experiences we had in Italy. After a long day walking around Rome and an evening touring the Vatican, we found this very authentic and delicious restaurant not far from the beaten path. The staff did not really speak English, and they gestured my husband and I into ordering the house special. Great decision ! They just kept bringing out plate after plate of little pizzas, calzone things, three plates of pasta, desert , limoncello, etc. I think it came down to $30-50 a person, I forgot. It was a beautiful and unforgettable experience for an American ! There were a ton of locals there kissing and greeting the staff, so that was a good sign to us that this place was a neighborhood staple. read more

Da Dino e Toni - Desert - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

We found this cute little place near our Airbnb and reviews seemed ok. Asked to sit on the patio that had empty spots and we were told "NO".... The only nice thing I can say was the pizza was good. Not great but good. I felt like I was being punked and don't know why I stayed through dinner other than we were tired and hungry. The server was so rude to us. We noticed he treated other tables just as poorly but was just outright rude. I made sure to tell the cashier who seemed to be in charge but the damage was done and I could not believe we paid to be greatly poorly. Disturbing read more

I went to this restaurant because it was highly recommended on YouTube by a bunch of bloggers. I seriously want to warn other tourists. It was super busy with many locals, so I thought we were safe. We were not. We were never given a menu, the owner was running around asking "appertivo?" or "meat or fish?" and ended up serving us a nearly 4 course dinner, for lunch. When we said we didn't want something he looked offended so we said okay. By the end of the lunch it took over an hour and a half, we were stuffed, and we paid more than any other restaurant that we went to in Rome. We were looking at a nearly 120 euro bill just for lunch. I was appalled. The food was nothing special. I got better cacio e Pepe at a random Italian burger fusion restaurant down the street. The fish was so greasy it upset my stomach literally the rest of the night. The service definitely slowed down towards the main entrees and we waited a long time, all while being seated shoulder to shoulder with strangers and the owners screaming at the staff. My warning to tourists is: stand your ground when being offered something that you do not want, ask for an itemized bill (it's illegal if they don't), and DO NOT feel pressured to tip. The owner was giving out t shirts and plates to those that tipped which felt like pressure in itself. read more

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Wow! Amazing family style restaurant. No menu. Too much food for four.. lots of appetizers, then 3 kinds of pasta, then the fish and meat, then food coma.. tiramisu was custard style, and was great as well. Don't miss! read more

I'd eat here again if came to Rome 100%. Food was delicious and I didn't even have to pick what I wanted, the servers already knew the vibes. Table of 3 and spent 90 euros. read more

The food was phenomenal and abundant for such a great and historic city! There is not enough time to explore Rome but this restaurant is a must see on your list. The pasta was fresh, deliciosa and rich with unique tastings and texture. The staff was so pleasant and treated us like family. It was a great time at the restaurant ! read more

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Yes I know it's the legendary place that only locals go, but the whole owner yelling at the staff and then occasionally yelling out at the dining room to figure out who ordered something...pass. Excellent traditional Roman food, good pricing. Atmosphere? Worth putting up with...once. read more

Awesome food and service! Will eat there again!! If you don't leave there stuffed you did it wrong:)

Dino e Toni is a neighborhood gem that you must try when in Rome. We first experienced this little gem back in 2006 and it was just thesaurus then as it is today. Brothers Dino and Toni are the quintessential Italian restauranteurs, and make you feel as though you are family. And believe me, when they say mangia, you mangia. And just like an Italian mother they will scowl at you if you don't clean the plate! Fabulous food. When you go just let them feed you, don't use the menu. You will not be disappointed. Fabulous Roman food. From St Peter's it's about 3/4 of a mile walk. Just follow the wall that forms the border to the Vatican and you will get there! It's such a wonderful place. We go every time we are in Rome. read more

Da Dino e Toni - During out last visit in August of 2019. Dino and Tony standing while we all enjoy a fabulous dinner. - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Please do not go here!! Was very excited to dine at Dino e Toni's and was incredibly disappointed. The food is not good; it is quite flavorless and the pasta is extremely hard. The table next to us asked to send the pasta back because it was too Al dente. There are no menus provided and they bring you what they want. Even after saying no to more food, they kept pressuring us for more dishes. When it came time to pay, the waiter came over with a literal calculator and just pressed random numbers as he listed what we ordered (or what they ordered). Ended up being $60 for two people; a meal that should not have been more that $40 based on taste and service. Do not come here!! We did not trust the reviews that said it was a scam and look at how we ended up. read more

One my first visit to the Eternal City I was brought to this wonderful little historian near Vatican City. My relatives whom I was was with and other friends brought us to this place. The food was brought non stop to our table by the owners. What. Couple of characters. They were having a great time making sure everyone was being served. For such a small kitchen I was amazed at the amount, quality and selection of food produced. We started with verifiable appetizers and this included meats, breads, pizzas and pastas. The wine flowed freely, both red and white. Thinking that the meal was completed the entre s started. I cannot mention all of the food delivered to our table. But, it was extensive. Thinking I was finished the desserts stated to arrive. All types of pastries and deserts started to fill the table. Finishing off this food display was the lemon cello and Zibibbo. If ever in Rome don't miss this wonderful place. Price per person was 21 Euros. Well worth the trip. read more

The name may be wrong on yelp. In exact same location is a place called "hostaria dei bastioni" but I believe it is the same place. I had the spinach ravioli with almond sauce and I didn't leave a spot of sauce left on my place. It was so creamy and I did not want to waste a single drop. Good location, good prices. read more

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Went here with high expectations given Yelp reviews, and we were not disappointed. The service was the best we had in Rome. The wait staff were super friendly and they convinced us to just take what they served. We had a great antipasto dish (loved the Gorgonzola pizza) and main pasta dish. They gave us each a free grappa at end of meal too. It was a bit more expensive (110E for 4) than I expected for lunch but we left satisfied, and didn't need to eat dinner. These guys really seem to enjoy their passion of serving great food with entertaining service. read more

There aren't words enough to describe how much I loved this place. It is a jewel of Rome. The food is abundant and amazing, but the best part is the interaction with and between the brothers! Grazie Mille! read more

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Great place! Good food. But make sure you clean your plate or you won't get your next course. Overall, a fun experience. read more

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The best Italian food I've ever had , I was there with my wife and we had the ultimate dining experience. Be prepared to eat a lot of good food. The staff are welcoming and are very personable which made for a great evening. I actually said to my wife that I would come back to Rome just to eat here. read more

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Great authentic Italian atmosphere, but pretty plain food. Unlike some, we didn't get ripped off. Only 6 euros for a jug of house wine to share. Water was 1 euro per liter. Antipasti (appetizer) was a bit pricey at 9 euros each. I'd personally recommend skipping this regardless of how hard they try to upsell you. The pasta dishes are pretty good and also only 9 euros each. They have dishes with meat and without. You can also get 1/2 with red sauce & 1/2 with white. Desserts are 5 euros each, but I'd recommend trying the gelato store right next to it. Our favorite part was how friendly everyone was with one another. The owners were interacting with everyone and it felt like a big happy family. The most annoying part for us was when Dino (owner) saw us leave a tip for the waitress and immediately grabbed it and stuffed it into his apron. I'm glad we went, but doubt that we'll be back. read more

Definitely a place to eat. Large communal tables. You sit down and order you drinks , food start coming. Croquettes, salami prosciutto, pizzetes with eggplant, blue cheese, artichokes. Then penne alla arrabiata, caccio peppe. Followed by meat or fish. A selection of desserts. The either grappa or limoncello. Coffee if you wish. A food orgy. Excellent food and service that won't break the bank. What a pleasant discovery. read more

Great recommendation from our tour guide Amor This is the real deal, no tourist place for a good meal at a great value. We met Dino and Tony. They picked the antipasti. What showed up was a delight. Each bite better than the last. A very thin pizza that had, as best as I can describe, 3 different sections of heaven. One a arugula, one simple tomato and cheese and the other a broccoli and blue cheese wonder. This was also accompanied by a couple of thin slices of salami and prosciutto. We also had fried nuggets of love. On was fried potato. One was green olive and meat and the last was our favorite. A sweet cream mixture. All perfectly breaded and fried. Then came a red and a white pasta. Both perfectly al dents. Crisp lardons and simple but flavorful sauce with a touch of parmigiana. House red and a tiramisu were icing on the cake. Go. Enjoy. read more

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel manager for good food and atmosphere. Great location near Vatican City on a well travelled street. Even though Dino and Toni did not speak English, they made us feel welcome and comfortable. Food was non stop from appetizer to bottle of Limoncello at the end of the meal. This is a restaurant that locals use for family and friends. We will return in 2020. read more

I was walking past the tables situated outside on the sidewalk and I saw something that looked sort of like a brown blooming onion on some of the diners' plates. It was a fried artichoke, evidently, a specialty of the house. I couldn't resist the temptation. I went inside, sat down and ordered one. It was different. Not something I would order again, but plenty of other diners (the regulars) where chowing down on them. I was, however, intrigued enough to order the ox tail ragout from the menu. The portion was smaller than I would have preferred because smaller ox tails are mostly bone, but it was tasty and an adequate portion, especially, if you are having a multi course meal which I wasn't but this was my second lunch of the day. I also had the Tiramisu. They have a different take on this desert from what I am accustomed to. It was tasty and a large portion. I had been eating at restaurants near my hotel over by the Vatican and the food there was universally mediocre to lousy and way, way over priced. What a delight it was to find a place where the food was decent and reasonably priced. This is not a tourist joint. This is the real deal Italian family run kind of restaurant that you want to find away from the tourist-catering areas. I was charmed by this place and the people that run it. They went out of their way to see that I enjoyed it there. Also, the folks there informed me that they have a small apartment for rent, four to six people, at 120 Euro a night according to their website. When the day comes that I go back to Rome, this is where I will stay. English is spoken (some). read more

This by far is the most amazing restaurant that I've seen in Rome. The most authentic and legitimate pasta I have ever experienced! I highly recommend it to anyone. But keep in mind this is not a tourist spot. This is pure and authentic real Roman food. gonna go again soon! read more

Usually when I eat, my primary concern is either sustenance or gastronomic pleasure. When those two things meet - I'm a pretty happy camper. What makes Da Dino e Toni so great is the addition of family charm to the dining experience on top of the really well prepared meal. So far as I can tell (the owners and staff don't seem to speak a lick of English so I'm guessing here), this place is run by two brothers and their respective families. When we sat, we weren't offered a menu at all - the younger of the two brothers just simply asked if we wanted to some antipasti. We nodded yes and the food just started to come out and we ate whatever they put in front of us. Everything was terrific including a mix of prosciutto and salami, a couple of small pizzas, fried olives and a fried artichoke. The artichoke was the highlight and a don't-miss if you come here during the season. They next asked us if we wanted some pasta. The antipasti was pretty plentiful so we agreed to a single plate. They brought back two - a carbonara dish and something we couldn't identify but it was awesome. Even though I had passed sated a half-hour earlier and I was actually coming up on uncomfortably full - I couldn't help myself from picking at my plate til the pasta was gone. Lastly, he asked us if we wanted dessert. We refused the dessert but some showed up with our bill anyway. Really glad that it did as it was some sort of frozen espresso. I asked for seconds. I suppose that some might feel uncomfortable in a place like this. Language barrier and some guy randomly bringing food - some of which we didn't order. It did occur to me that Da Dino e Toni was simply taking advantage of an obvious tourist (BTW, this place is located just around the corner from the Musei Vaticano entrance) and I feared it would show up on our bill. But in the end, lunch for four was just a little over €50 - one of the more reasonable meals we had all week. In the end, the family that runs this place are simply charming local Italians that enjoy having fun with tourists and run an outstanding eatery. Quick sidebar: Some of the reviews of Da Dine e Toni are for some other place. The actual restaurant does have a sign that says Da Dino e Toni right out front. The address on Yelp is correct but that map points you to a different intersection. The actual place is on the corner of Via Leone IV and Via Andrea Doria. read more

Wonderful food, wonderful staff. We landed from London and got to Rome for lunch. Ate way more than we should, the amazing food just kept coming, it was amazing. We had to call a stop after the epic pasta barrage and never made it to secondi - we hadn't had time to enlarge our stomachs into Roman size (we should have prepared Homer style and pre-ate all day). The staff were just lovely. I want this restaurant to come home with me in my suitcase but we were flying EasyJet and they wouldn't let me carry it on. Highly recommended (bring an extra tummy). read more

One of the best if not the best restaurant in Rome. This place can be easily passed because of its outside appearance. Owners Dino and Toni make up for the outside with the energetic atmosphere they set. Full of life and entertaining hosts, they guided us into ordering a few things that we hesitated at first but turned out to be the right choice! Everything is simply amazing. The owners are very funny and will spontaneously sing. They even took a picture with us and gave the girls in our group items to take home! I am so glad we picked this spot read more

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After eating my way through Italy for the last two months, I can honestly say this was the worst Italian dining experience I've had (ever). I truly love Italian food, and love cooking Italian dishes myself, so I was looking forward to this place after reading the reviews. The proprietors are brusque, frantic comedians, but hardly seemed very welcoming or thoughtful. One of them was constantly scampering around like a wild man, more concerned about being the show of it all rather than delivering good food to the customers. Indeed, we was a funny guy, but I came for some delicious food. The pasta was sloppy. Some rigatoni box noodles topped with cold sauces. The appetizers were cold cuts and greasy hunks of blah, something like the cafeteria food you'd find in a nursing home. The house wine tasted like ancient vinegar with some tap water added. I can't say the service was bad as it just plain did not exist, at all. The place itself was dirty and the florescent lights inside are more nauseating than the food. This is not a good Roman restaurant. It is cut rate eatery that falls sloppily behind countless other fine establishments that offer well crafted, delicious fare in this amazing city. Go anywhere else. read more

Disappointing. After all the fantastic reviews, I thought this restaurant would be a delight. When we arrived at 12:30 for lunch, it was completely empty, surprising considering the proximity to Vatican Museums but we prevailed. Unfortunately, it fell well below my expectations. Let me caveat this by saying that, like another reviewer, the restaurant did not have the name that is indicated on yelp but is at the exact same location (and is the only restaurant on this spot). The food was mediocre at best, akin to a food court fast food version of Italian that I would get at home. Portion sizes are much smaller than what I've seen elsewhere in Rome. To add insult to injury, they charge you for bread that you'd assume is complementary and then auto-grat themselves a 15% service fee. I don't have any issue tipping but find it interesting that this restaurant has this fee when we were a table of 2 at lunch and I've seen this no where else in Western Europe. There are much better places to dine in Rome, don't bother wasting your time here! read more

This was our favorite restaurant experience on our 12 day Italy trip. The family that owns it are amazingly friendly/fun and the food is really good. When we arrived at noon it was quiet but when we left at 2 it was loud and fun with tables of italians celebrating something or other :) They'll suggest what to order and just go with it. Share everything (e.g. so if there are 2 of you just get 1 appetizer) and get an appetizer, pasta and some meat or desert. I just told them I don't like fish. Also you'll need a carafe or two of wine. read more

Went here on the recommendation of a friend with the only instruction being "if they ask if you want something say 'si' ". They were super busy, but squeezed us in and from there it just got better. They brought us whatever their specialty courses were for the night, all the food was very good. Went through all the courses, dessert and even had a shot of limoncello with Dino. Friendly atmosphere, and even though we spoke almost no Italian we felt very welcomed just as if we were a local. If you're very particular about food, might not be your cup of tea, but if you're open to eating whatever the chef's nightly special is and are looking for a great fun local atmosphere then its a fantastic place. read more

We found this spot in the Fodor's Guide. I expected it to be a little touristy being so close to the the Musei Vatican, but it was all locals dining there for lunch. Tony and Dino don't speak a word of English, but they really knew how to express themselves. These two welcomed everybody that came in for lunch like long lost friends. The atmosphere was loud with everyone yelling and talking over each other. We couldn't help but stare at them in fascination. We had the recommended antipasti which comprised some prosciutto and salame with assorted pizza slices. We tried the carciofi (artichoke) which actually tasted pretty good. It was baked in olive oil and the leaves were crispy. We also had 2 pasta dishes. The pasta with tomato and bacon; the noodles were just right, and I could taste the bacon blended with the sauce. The pasta with white sauce and bacon was creamy and counterbalanced the red sauce of the other dish. read more

Such an authentic little Rome experience at this little Italian restaurant gem! My boyfriend and I are vegetarian so we went for the simple Spaghetti Arrabiata and Pizza. Tony and Dino are brothers and run this restaurant while singing, joking and giving each table a personal touch (we got some dessert wine!). A place to come back to and conveniently located close to Vatican. read more

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By far the best restaurant in Rome. Dino and Tony are absolutely amazing human beings. The service is the Italian hospitality that you hope for but rarely actually experience. The food is incredible! Don't ask for a menu, just let Dino bring you food- everything will be amazing!!! read more

From America . I RECOMMEND YOU COME HERE. Amazing customer service!!!!!!!! Appetizer , drinks , main course , extra food , dessert , after dinner drinks (all for under 20$ per person ) the servers are so happy and caring . Great atmosphere. Many locals come here . I was in Italy for 2 weeks and this was the BEST restaurant!!!!! MUST COME !!!!!! read more

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Do not come here if you don't speak Italian, we had the worst experience in this place, we asked for a menu and they didn't give us one but brought the food they wanted, we told them to stop in Italian and English and they keep bringing food, and at the end they charged us 200 euros, worse place in Roma read more