If you like your meals with touch of history Da Pancazio might be for you. While it's nice to sit in their calm outdoor seating just off of bustling Campo de' Fiori the real charm is sitting in the cool dining rooms / caves underground. Apparently part of Theater of Pompey from 55 BC. Food wise we were craving Roman classics rigatoni alla carbonara and tonnarelli cacio e pepe. Rich pecorino and strong pepper. Bacon on the carbonara was nice and crunchy with thick yoke. Dinner with Romans who approved. Also had a favorite fried zucchini flowers. Their version had ricotta rather than mozzarella along with anchovies. I prefer with mozzarella but other than that it was excellent. Wine wise I kept it simple with a glass of Frascati. Prices reflect the location. Service was a bit on the slower side on a busy evening but otherwise exceptional, helpful and friendly. read more

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What a special place. We enjoyed it so much, we went twice during our stay (it was directly across the piazza from our room!). It's built on top of the Theater of Pompey, and the history and architecture is amazing. The first night we ate in the cave room which was fantastic. We weren't starving so we shared stuffed, fried squash blossoms and pasta Carbonara. The blossoms were a little too anchovy for us but they were well prepared. The Carbonara was excellent, but so rich! Pasta was perfectly cooked. The next time we went we were looking for rabbit, which they had! This time we ate outside and shared the mussels and clams and rabbit. Mussels and clams were delicious with a great sauce for bread dipping. The rabbit was outstanding. Tender and flavorful. We enjoyed both meals and would highly recommend. Wait staff was wonderful read more

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If you're ever in Rome, you have to check out Da Pancrazio. My husband and I had dinner here, and it was one of the most unique dining experiences we've ever had. We were seated downstairs in this incredible section of the restaurant that's built right into ancient ruins--how often can you say you've had dinner surrounded by literal history? The vibe down there was cozy but so cool at the same time. The food? Absolutely amazing. My husband went for the pasta with oxtails, and it was rich, hearty, and full of flavor--basically comfort food, Roman-style. I had the white truffle pasta, and wow...it was divine. The truffle aroma hit the second it got to the table, and every bite was creamy, earthy, and just perfect. Honestly, I didn't want it to end. The service was friendly and unhurried, which was nice because we just wanted to soak in the whole experience. Between the food, the ambiance, and the history, this place is a total gem. If you're looking for a memorable dinner in Rome, Da Pancrazio should be at the top of your list! read more

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We arrive today after a six month reservation wait. We were anticipating it very much so. We started out good with appetizers and drinks immediately. Then we noticed after 40 minutes of waiting the table that came after us got their food before us. The lady told us three minutes more max and then took another 15 more minutes and took over an hour to get our food . We are in Rome for only two days and time is precious to us. We wasted an additional 1 hour that could have been spent shopping around. Instead we were forced to go home due to it being so late and the kids got tired The kids filled up on bread.. instead of their food. Because the girl forgot to put in our order. 6 months of waiting and we had the worst service. Thanks pancrazio for such a waste of time. Mind you the manager only discounted my bill by 10 euro... for wasting my entire families time. Horrible service please be aware others who are coming read more

Eating in the cellar amongst the history was amazing! Loves the amatrician pasta. The guanciale was so flavorful and crispy. Also had the eggplant Parmesan which was nothing like you get in the United States. Delicious! read more

The food here was super super good. We came here because we heard Julius Caesar died here or near here. The food looks simple but it was surprisingly rich, filling and a good amount of portion. We got an aperol spritz which was delicious and red wine which was equally good. I'd recommend going here for a delicious and elegant meal in Rome with historical relevance. read more

Da Pancrazio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

What happened here to our sweet prince Julius Caesar. We went downstairs to check it out and are still unclear. What is clear to us is that you should eat at this restaurant and that artists back in the day were so petty. This league!!!! Michelangelo apparently was just rivals with everyone or rebelling against all authority at least that's what ChatGiussePT says. When in Rome you see the ruins but rest assured nothing will ruin your meal here at Da Pancrazio. Be bold and try the oxtail. 5 stars read more

Very nice staff, but maybe the worst food in Rome. My stuffed zucchini flowers tasted like fried cat food. The Melanzane was smothered in an inedible and inexplicable white sauce. I was also charged 3euros for tap water. Say hi to the lovely staff then keep walking read more

Da Pancrazio - 3euro charge for water - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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I hope the manager sees this because we ate tonight of July 22 and we got our appetizers maybe about 15 minutes later and then the table who ordered after us got their food first we waited 45 minutes for our food then a huge party came and waited a little bit longer for our food to come in because the server forgot and the manager didn't apologize to us till the very, very end that they're busy but the service here was really really bad. No one communicates with each other and the food was mediocre. I highly suggest making a reservation somewhere else. I made this reservation over six months ago, hoping but it really sucked. I hope everyone can read this and get this message because this is advice ahead of time. Don't be disappointed. read more

Beautiful cave dinner expierence in the heart of Rome and great service and great food read more

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Really unique restaurant with so much history built on the ruins of the Theater of Pompey and generations of classic Roman dishes passed down. Hands down one of the most delicious dishes I've had in Italy was the delicate ricotta Tortello with saffron cream sauce guanciale and shaved truffles. The carciofo alla romana and meatballs with red sauce were also delicious. Friend had the polpo and also loved it read more

Da Pancrazio - Torello ricotta truffle and guanciale, polpo, artichoke romana style, and meatballs - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Ok place would have given 2 1/2 stars. The fried zucchini flower was good. The fried artichoke was good also but it one came as one artichoke which I think it should have at least 2. The rigatoni carbonara was undercooked, not al dente. The spigethi cacio e pepe was good but over salted. The chicken Romana was ok as a stew, waiter mention 2 pieces I got 1and the meatballs were good. I went there for the fried zucchini and hoping everything else would be to that standard. read more

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Excellent service, tasty food and amazing history and atmosphere! We had a huge group and reserved the basement where you can dine among the ancient ruins! Such a cool atmosphere and excellent service by multiple waitstaff. The antipasto was delicious, better than my pic does justice. Mussels and clans were also divine. Loved the grilled octopus, salad was meh. Meatballs, Fetuccini and Rigatoni were all delicious. Everything was a very traditional Roman preparation that you will see in many restaurants throughout the city. If you want unique, frou-frou Michelin food, go elsewhere. This is very family friendly, big portion platters of comforting Roman home-style food served expertly in an absolutely unforgettable location. Good wine selection also. Make sure you book the basement if you can! read more

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Ristorante Pancrazio was a delight in every way we had hoped. Things I loved: 1) Our server! He was friendly and put up with my so very sad attempt at ordering in Italian. He was attentive yet allowed us space to enjoy the evening together (my husband and I, that is). 2) The food! It was perfect. We had prosciutto and melon. The melon was perfectly ripe and the prosciutto was tender and freshly cut (I've had it when it was a bit older and it gets dried out so that's why I think it was freshly cut - I probably don't know what I'm talking about here but the end idea is that it was delicious). We then shared the meatballs and the cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper on pasta). These were so so good. Then we shared a tiramisu. It was just perfectly sweet but not too sweet. 3) We enjoyed the wine (perhaps too much). I really do not have any critical feedback to share. We had a lovely time and would definitely go back!! read more

Da Pancrazio - The dish on the top is the meatballs and on the bottom is the cacio e pepe. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Total tourist trap. Do not waste your time or money!!! All they care about is flipping tables not the food. It was bland and tasteless. Service was horrible. Go get a pizza in a piazza. It will save you a ton of money read more

Terrible. Terrible. Terrible. The waiters here are either racist or homophobic or a mixture of both. Waited 25 minutes to get served and they didn't even bring us water. Threw the menus at me and didn't even acknowledge my partner. The hostess was apologetic, but that doesn't make up for the fact that the waiters completely ruined our trip. read more

We had the chance to reserve this place on our last night in Rome after visiting the Pantheon. If you have the opportunity to sit in the room downstairs where they used to have the actors dressing rooms do it, it's truly incredible to eat in that space. The food was great as well. One of the best carbonara dishes in the city. read more

i wandered into this restaurant while exploring the Campo area. I was seated at an outside table and pretty much ignored. Two other tables were seated and orders taken when I asked if I had a waiter. After about 15 minutes, the waiter brought water. I ordered a glass of wine and got a menu. Long story shortened, the fried artichoke I ordered was delivered after 20 minutes. The main course never arrived. As bread, wine and artichoke finished, I noticed people who were seated after me settling bill and leaving. When I asked after the main, told it would be a bit. Finally, starving, I asked for the bill so I could find another restaurant. The waiter looked incredulous. however returned in seconds with my main. i declined and explained that people had come and gone while I waited and I had lost my appetite for this particular restaurant This is my sixth or seventh trip to Rome and I have never encountered such service. i am not sure why I was singled out for such treatment. age? solo woman traveler? who knows? But avoid at your peril. Wine was table quality, artichoke was overcooked, bread was passable, but had to request olive oil and plate. read more

Da Pancrazio - To be avoided - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We were curious after reading about the restaurant sitting on the old ruins of the Teatro . The food was better than expected. The Fettuccini with mussels was cooked to the perfect texture of our liking, (my husband enjoyed the pasta here) The pollo was a little dry but the tomato sauce helped. We had just a glass of the house wine, nothing fancy. Service was fast as we were the only table for dinner at 7 pm Do go downstairs after your meal to check out the ruins, and take a picture . We did. read more

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We actually were introduced to this place via a food tour that we were on and decided to come back for dinner on our last evening in Rome. We were seated on the ground-floor at a table in a little alcove to the right of the entrance. We were waited on almost immediately for our drinks. After we had a drinks for a few minutes, we ordered our dinners. The food came out within a reasonable amount of time and everyone's entree was nice and hot. I had the fillet with green beans and it was delicious! I don't recall what everyone else had, but I do recall everyone really enjoying the meal. For dessert, my wife and I shared tiramisu and it was delicious as well. The atmosphere was lively but not too loud. Service was great and the food delicious. Highly recommended! If ever back in Rome, we will go again! read more

Had a nice typical Roman Italian meal here tonight. I was drawn by the reviews I had read regarding a unique place to dine in Rome. We were treated fine...good service...fair prices...big place with interesting features. I had the musta salad which was enough to share with my husband. He ordered the carabonara which he enjoyed very much-rich and moist! He was very pleased. I had the osso-bucco which was flavorful and delicious. My husband also got the saltembocco which he liked well enough. read more

Last night in the pouring rain we made our way to this interesting restaurant where we had dinned many years ago. The one dish I really wanted was one called "Straw and Hay" or "Paglia e Fieno," and I remember I had it there. We were the only ones in the restaurant at 7:00 PM. Antonio sat us in the back dining room. We started off with 2 Fried Artichokes (Carciofi alla "Giudia" ) - Jewish-style fried artichokes - oh my - they were beyond delicious and so crispy! The restaurant did have the Paglia e Fieno pasta which is green and yellow noodles with ham (prosciutto) and mushrooms. It was as good as I remember it. My husband had the Tournedos di Filetto alla Rossini. He asked for the filet to be cooked medium; however, it was really on the rarer side. It was served on top of a large piece of Italian bread in a delectable sauce and pate de fois. He also ordered a side of roasted potatoes. We enjoyed a bottle of Roccabella Dolcetto D'Alba. What is unusual about this restaurant is that it was built over the ruins of the 1st century BC Theater of Pompey (close to where Julius Caesar was infamously murdered). The Theater was the first permanent theater to be constructed of marble in ancient Rome. You get to dine among the Roman ruins. We had a delicious dinner in a beautiful setting. read more

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This is my first time eating her I'm on a Italy vacation the service was fast I had a younger waitress so she was a little unorganized but still great. It's a great location in a little plaza with a live band playing in the middle of the plaza. The food was great I had spaghetti with tomato and cheese it was good but not extraordinary. read more

Da Pancrazio - The outside part with a tent over head - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We had a reservation for dinner and got seated immediately. The food was decent, the pasta was homemade and pretty good! The other food was kinda bland. When the server asked how we liked the food, my parents said that they didn't enjoy their meal that much. When the check came, the server gave us a 20% discount because of how they felt on it! ( so kind ) Overall, my family and I enjoyed having food here. BTW, the roasted potatoes are SO good! read more

I sampled two pastas at Pancrazio as part of a food tour. Absolutely delicious. The service was great as well! Can't wait to come back again! read more

Georgiana was our waitress and was wonderful! The food here is absolutely incredible and the service was the best so far in Rome! It's an incredible restaurant with a rich history and the food is phenomenal. Thank you Georgiana for taking care of us! Till next time. Ok read more

My wife and I loved this place. We are there twice during our time in Rome. Everything we got tasted great.

I came here for my birthday dinner. I asked for outdoor seating and was glad I did. They tried to keep the place in tune with the old theater beneath it and it looks imposing but stark. It's a great place for some roman food though, I would recommend the lamb sweet bread and the saltimbocci. The eggplant pasta was great too. Call outs to the tiramisu for dessert. You can go into the lower dining hall but don't miss the inner darkened sanctum which has old paintings on the wall and some pottery. read more

Food: good not excellent. They serve breadsticks from the supermarket. Ambiance: quiet and clean The waiters are a bit rude behind your back. Some eye rolling and gestures to each other read more

Da Pancrazio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Not recommended. We had reservations but got seated outside near the entrance. Inside may be nicer but we never saw it. No one came to take our order. Never got a wine list. No bread. One of the items we ordered never came, and I had to have it removed from our bill. Overall u read more

We enjoyed our dinner here Immensely. The food And ambience fantastic. We were worried the food wouldn't be good because it may have been more commercialized. But it didn't disappoint. I had a Tina sleigh there that was one of the best things that I ate in rome. The staff was prompt and fantastic and we really enjoyed ourselves. read more

One of the more interesting restaurants in Roma, Da Pancrazio,is located just off of Campo de Firori. Although we wanted to sit outside, the best part of the restaurant is on the lower floor. You will find yourself in the inside of a Roman Ruin. Their lower floor was part of the original Teatro de Pompeo (a huge theater complex where Julius Caesar was murdered). We had a number of different pasta dishes. Our favorite was nick-named Hay and Straw. It was a linguine with cream sauce that was perfectly prepared. Our other pastas were quite good. read more

This was a nice enough place. I had the pre set menu "Cesar". Service was professional but not really warm. We dined inside but not in the historic part I read about in other reviews. The packaged bread sticks that come with the fresh bread are kind of weird maybe it's a euro thing. read more

Da Pancrazio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

I've been to Da Pancrazio a few times now and it has become one of my standard spots when in Rome. I had lunch outside and others have commented accurately on the interior. Sitting outside just around the corner from the madness of the Piazza was a nice cool, quiet, space. The food is solid. Great carbonara, al'amatriciana. In season, the fried artichokes are to die for and the secondos stand up nicely to other restaurants nearby. Nice reasonably priced wine list. But what I enjoy most is watching the waiters work. Most have been with the restaurant for quite some time and they can be a bit curmudgeonly but they are so professional. It becomes so clear as I have my meal and I watch them work their tables. They love their restaurant and take pride in their work. I really enjoy the atmosphere they create and I really enjoy the food they serve. Never a bad meal. read more

This place has great reviews but the pictures suggested we would be able to eat in the cool downstairs area. This was not the case. You are allowed to take a peak down there but no longer able to eat there. Disappointed we ordered some Prosecco and chose somewhere else to eat. read more

My food was delicious- best meal in Rome easily !!! I came here based on yelp reviews and the basement. We asked our hotel to make reservations for us because I was nervous it would be full. There was no need for a reservation in February on Sunday but let me tell you .... I don't know why!!! The food was delicious. It was quiet and pretty empty and I was worried. We couldn't sit downstairs which would have been awesome but it's totally the off season. The basement was sooo cool- built from ruins of Pompeii!! So, if you go during the peak season make a reservation and do that! The menu was filled with Roman food- no pizza!!! I am a picky Eater so again I was a little worried. No need!!! The pasta with beef and vegetables was AMAZING!!! My husband got the rolled beef with potatoes. We were literally licking our plates. Yup yum yum! Right near camp die Fiore! Don't skip this place! Delicious - classic Italian :) Maybe a little light music could be added- Note to the owners. read more

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If you're looking for a traditional Roman meal, this is the place to get it. Go ahead and ask them if they can seat you in the lower level, where you'll dine in a room that shares a wall with what was, centuries ago, a theatre. Ya see... Ristorante Da Pancrazio is built over the ruins of the Theatre of Pompey (Teatro di Pompeo). Truly, look at the walls - they're 2000 years old, dudes. Now, food... it's good. It's not the best you'll have in Italy... but you won't go home hungry... and they sometimes have musicians in the restaurant, too. This place got dinged for the bathroom, which is sorta grossy... or it was when I was there visiting. And watch your head going down the spiral steps! Yikes! read more

We could've eaten at a stand up pizza counter and had a better meal and experience for a lot less money. The prix fixe menu was reasonably priced but the food was mediocre at best. We jokingly referred to ourselves as the invisible customers. The service was very slow and the two servers waiting our table never cracked a smile, asked how we were, asked about our meals, nothing! Worst service in two weeks of dining out in Italy. Do not waste your time read more

A unique an traditional Italian cuisine flavor!! The lamb, the service and ambiance was outstanding!!

Excellent food and service- ask to sit on the lower level in the caves! It's where Julius Caesar was murdered apparently.