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    Da Michele

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza

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    Loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pizza capricciosa!
    Eduardo O.

    I just heard of the restaurant through a Youtube Video. We just walked in on a Wednesday night with no reservation. They were a few tables free, but they put us on the worst table of the house. The person at the door was kind of pleasant. But the servers are pretty rude, maybe cause we didn't speak Italian. We ordered Cacio and Pepe and Carbonara. We tried a few places before and those were the best. Carbonara was delicious! The best we had in Rome. But the cacio and Pepe was too salty. We tried the pizza the day after and was delicious. Price was right. I would come back for the food. But Italians are so rude with foreigners. The tiramisu was ok.

    Suzie L.

    Delicious pizza & pasta This restaurant was recommended by an Italian fellow traveller. We had a delicious lunch of pizza with anchovies and capers and cannelloni. Good food and good service!!

    Arturo F.

    My wife and I sort of accidentally stumbled into Da Michele after our planned restaurant for dinner was closed, and I'm so glad it worked out that way. This place is as authentic as they come! When we walked in, we noticed we were the only people NOT speaking Italian there -- awesome sign! The house red wine was CHEAP and absolutely delicious. We split a spaghetti all'amatriciana (Rome's signature, with a tomato sauce with pork cheek bacon) and a sausage pizza, and neither disappointed. The amatriciana may have been the best I tried in all of Rome -- and trust me, I had more amatriciana pasta in Rome than I care to admit.

    Nat M.

    A great neighborhood restaurant that had a delicious salmon pasta and yummy pizza. You return and I plan on finding the salmon pasta recipe online and try to replicate it.

    Seafood linguine (€13). Delicious. Highly recommended. Great portions, too.
    Derek Y.

    I've only been in Italy (specifically Rome) for four days now but Da Michele is definitely in the top two restaurants I've visited thus far. Food quality + great prices = satisfaction. I ordered the seafood pasta (€13) and I'm so glad I did! The dish comes with a solid amount of seafood and a generous helping of linguini. It doesn't look like a more-than-average amount initially, but once you mix the dish around the portion reveals itself. The dish also wasn't too fishy, if that makes sense. I've had seafood pastas where the seafood-ness is overwhelming and overpowers the pasta itself; that isn't an issue here. My girlfriend ordered the veal with mushrooms and peas (€12) and I think that was definitely not as worth it as the seafood pasta, just in terms of sheer quantity. The flavor was good, albeit very salty, and the few bites I had were tasty. She did say it that she would've appreciated a starch to cut the saltiness. This restaurant had a lot of locals inside as well, so you know it's not just a tourist trap. Overall a great and recommended experience.

    On the street
    Jeff H.

    Looking for a place that is not packed with tourists and near our apartment, we found Da Michele. With the positive feedback from many others, why not? We timed it just right since there were tables available, we were promptly seated and attended to. Our beverages were served quickly and our order was taken just as fast. Our wait staff was friendly, spoke and understood English, and offered recommendations. Our food was served hot and just as we ordered. The pizzas were good size and great taste. The beer was cold and salad was crispy and fresh. My wife had the chicken breast and it was cooked just right. The restaurant was filled with locals and as we departed, there was line out the door. GOOD SIGN! Prices were very reasonable and the quality of the food was very good. The reviews of this place are spot-on and met our expectations.

    Limoncello and cool leftover pizza box
    Mark T.

    This was our first meal in Roma and the service was excellent. We are arrived just before they closed for lunch and they gladly seated us. We had pizza and vino and it was good. They gave us a free limoncello after our meal which was nice.

    Spaghetti all amatriciana and a glass of the house wine
    Alan R.

    Another day of endless walking led to another restless night at home. After looking through countless Yelp reviews, we decided to just walk down Merulana and see what we could find. De Michele wasn't far from our temporary home and prices seemed reasonable so we decided to eat here. We were tempted to go to the show at the theater right next to it which featured scantily clad women dancing in the windows, but erred on the side of good judgement. It took a while to be seated, but the place seemed to be packed by locals. Once again we had the joy of being served by someone who spoke little English. With some hardcore pointing, we were able to persevere though. I ordered the spaghettii all Amatriciana. It had a bit of spice with the chili peppers, but I definitely enjoyed it compared to plain ol spaghetti. Also had a couple of meat dishes (porkchop and beef), which were minimally seasoned, but cooked perfectly.

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    Wendy L.

    A lovely gem serving the classic Italian dishes at their finest. Still yet to be found by bloggers and social media but deserves to be as nearly every dish was fantastic. We wouldn't have found it if our original restaurant was fully booked out and went to find somewhere nearby and stumbled on this place. It was full of locals and service was efficient and friendly with staff all formally dressed. Yet pricing is very reasonable being outside the tourist area. The place as more modern looking compared to a lot of the restaurants we went to in Rome. It was brightly lit, white walls against dark walnut furniture. I would say it was medium size which creates a nice atmosphere. Bottles of wine surrounded the restaurant and became part of the decor Antipasti misto from the self service buffet. Be warned to not go overboard with the self service as they will charge more if you take more than the portion they think one should have. However with quality like this I did not mind, Lovely array of fresh grilled vegetables and quiche all creatively seasoned and flavoured. Many varieties, from pickled artichokes, to courgettes grilled with cheese, buttered peas and simply boiled spinach, all tender soft and delicious. I could have had this alone for my starter, main and dessert. Risotto ball and fried zucchini flower. The best fritters I've had in Rome. The risotto ball had a really thin batter breaking into a really soft al dente umami tomato rice oozing with mozzarella cheese. The zucchini flower was so light with a lovely surprise with being stuffed with a really fresh flakey fish and all beautifully seasoned. Fettuccine della casa al Salmone This was to die for. The pasta had a lovely bite to it, an excellent slurping consistency being smooth accentuated by the lovely creamy sauce. The salmon was pretty much mashed in there blending in with the pasta but was present in its rich flavour throughout the dish. Delicious and extremely moreish. Riso ai funghi porcini Probably my least favourite dish of the evening. However it did hold that lovely al dente sticky consistency I love. It was herby but just a shame there was another ingredient or herb in there that overridden the taste of the mushrooms and wasn't particularly to my taste. Could have been more creamier but that may just be a preference thing Cotolette alla bolognese The best breaded cutlet I've ever had in my life. In this case it was veal and although deep fried, the method of simmering them in its own broth and butter afterwards, pulled in a lot of flavour into the meat. The fresh tomato gave it a nice rustic zest and lighter consistency to balance out the lovely stretchy mozzarella in top. A dish I would order over and over again if I could return. Torte di ricotta cake This came fresh and warm. I very much appreciated the thin base and crust being crumbly and moist as it didn't take away the creamy and velvety texture of the ricotta cheese. It wasn't too sweet either and made a great finish to the meal Tiramisu. The smoothest and creaminess tiramisu I've had in my life. The mascarpone cheese was like silk, incredibly soft and creamy. The sponge was light and soaked in a lovely smooth coffee without being overpowering. The flavours of the cream, coffee and chocolate on top were perfectly balanced. I was there savouring every bite. This was our last dinner in Rome and what a great way to end it. The only thing it lacked was a personal touch and a lack of charm. But that is just me asking too much as even without it service was brilliant and food was exquisite. Not yet discovered by many so you might not even need a reservation if you turn up early.

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    6 months ago

    Love this place! We were visiting Rome and Da Michelle was recommended. Cannot wait to come back!

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    The food is not bad and the service is good. I had the lasagna with marinara and deviola pizzas.

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    The lasagna was very good. The gelato was just ok. The service was absolutely terrible. The waiter seemed to be annoyed that I was there.

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    Perfect ambience and delicious food! I definitely recommend and can't wait to be back in august.

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    7 years ago

    BEST FOOD! Absolutely delicious! So much so that we went back twice! Once for lunch, once for dinner. Great service.

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    BEST RESTAURANT IN ROME! Been coming here for years and if the locals eat here you KNOW its good! TRY IT, you won't be disappointed!

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    This is the first restaurant we ate at in rome and i truly felt like crying when my meal was coming to a close.

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    Trieste

    4.8(172 reviews)
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    Trieste is an easy five stars…read more It's a tiny place with only about 8-10 tables, but you can also order at the counter and take your food to go. We were lucky enough to grab a table for lunch. We had a margherita, pepperoni, and a burrata with prosciutto pizza. All three were outstanding. The crust, the dough, the toppings - everything tasted fresh and came together perfectly. One of the best, yet simplest meals we've had. They also offer salads, though we didn't try any. The two behind the counter were fun and friendly. They take your order, ask where you're from, and then shout out your location when your food is ready - a really fun touch. Bonus: our table had a USB charging station, which was a really nice surprise while out exploring the city. There's also a small bathroom in the back for customers. This one really hit home. Definitely worth a stop.

    Trieste makes some delicious pizza and I would've given it 5 stars if they hadn't run out of their…read moremini pizzas. Plus, the space is very hot inside, but better to sit near the window or do takeaway. I wasn't very hungry, but wanted one last pizza in Italy. When I saw that this spot does mini pizzas, which means I was able to choose a variety of flavors; I was so excited! Unfortunately, they ran out of the mini pizza dough and only had the large. It really is a shame, because I didn't think the bigger version is worth €15 each. Nonetheless, I ordered the Burrata & Anchovies while the husband got Pepperoni. I really did enjoy the flavor and chewiness of the dough. The burrata also gave it such a nice creaminess to balance the pizza that worked perfectly. Sadly, I had to waste a slice because I couldn't finish the larger pizza, so still a bit upset that I couldn't order the mini. With that said, it's a delicious pizza spot.

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    Trieste - Chianti, Greek salad, and a small burrata-truffle-prosciutto pizza

    Chianti, Greek salad, and a small burrata-truffle-prosciutto pizza

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    Ce Stamo a Pensá - Carbonara

    Ce Stamo a Pensá

    4.6(77 reviews)
    0.8 kmMonti

    Excellent service & friendly! While we waited for five seats, they kindly offered treats to keep us…read morecomfortable. We ordered & sipped two glasses of wine outside, then placed a variety of dishes to share while they cleared the table: pasta, two small pizzas, baby octopus, Genovese (stewed beef), Arancino, and more wine/beer. The food was consistently delicious, served in a cozy, charming atmosphere, all at great prices. A truly delightful experience!

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 It was around 8:30 and I was hungry, didn't have time to go to other side of the city so found this place near by my hotel. Seating area was very small. I was seated in walk way area and it was a bit busy with people going in and out of restrooms. Ordered Carbonara, Genovese and Aperitivo. I had Carbonara for the first time and I m not a big fan of it. I have to try it again to make sure if it's me or the way the dish taste. Genovese was ok, beef stew was inside of a bread. Aperitivo, I chose spritz which came with refreshing cocktails and three little fried pizza. Overall the food tasted acceptable but wait time for Cabonara was long. It must have been like 30 minutes. I was done eating everything and had to just wait for that. The restaurant was small and this is a classic popular dish. I don't think they should take this long.

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    Ce Stamo a Pensá - Seating area

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    Ce Stamo a Pensá - Meatball scaccoccia (front), Arancino cacio e Pepe (right), Montanare with Buffalo moz (left)

    Meatball scaccoccia (front), Arancino cacio e Pepe (right), Montanare with Buffalo moz (left)

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