The gnocchi was excellent but everything else was not. We had fried calamari that felt like…read morechewing on rubber bands. Seemed like they were a few days old and refried. Ours did not look like the pictures, if they did I would not have ordered them. Ours tasted exactly how they looked. The zucchini blossoms were coated in a thick batter and stuffed with ricotta or some cheese thus you could not see or taste the blossoms. I've never seen a fried zucchini blossom in the shape of a football, until now....

After finding the correct website address, I was able to get a reservation. It is a great…read morerestaurant. The oldest restaurant in Rome, and possibly the world. It has been in operation since the 1500's. No dining experience in Rome would be complete without a visit to this spot. The food and service is top notch.

Very disappointed after reading so many excellent reviews. We arrived and ordered bread,…read moreappetizers, mains, and champagne. After 45 minutes, we had finished our champagne and were still waiting on everything else. After checking in on food, we finally received our bread. The people next to us (who arrived after us) had received their food and almost finished by the time we received our bread. After an hour of waiting, it was just too much. We decided to leave, and it was discovered our order was never even placed. Server made no attempt to fix the situation, so we decided to go elsewhere.

The perfect Italian restaurant. The hosts were wonderful. The location is easy to get to. The…read morerestaurant was cute and quaint and well decorated. And the food....oh the food. It was just delectable!! We had the zucchini flowers, the eggplant parmigiana, the risotto, the salmon,..... everything was simply delicious!! I couldn't recommend this place more. It was perfect!

Came here for lunch as part of a food tour of Rome. I was able to try three different classic Roman…read morepastas for the first time- Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and and All'Amatriciana. It was nice to be able to try three different dishes. I think my favorite was the carbonara because bacon is life, but you really cannot go wrong with any of them! So delicious. Another thing about this place is it's location. It actually inside a hill of terra-cotta pots which you can see on some of the walls. Fun fact: Testaccio used to be the cities garbage dump for old Roman pottery and you can still see the stacks on Monte Testaccio today.

Testaccio may be a bit off the beaten path for tourists but if you are looking for some of the best…read morerestaurants in Rome you must come here. You can expect to discover the staples of Roman cuisine in these places so you can better understand the city which you are visiting. Flavio al Velavevodetto is one such restaurant where you can do this. They focus strictly on Roman food so don't come here for spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna. Do come here for a proper carbonara or some classic cacio e pepe. When we showed up for lunch the restaurant was packed and a lot of the diners seemed to be locals which was a promising sign that this restaurant wouldn't be a tourist trap. The space is quite large but at lunch it fills up quickly so a reservation would be a good idea. It is very simple and unassuming inside. As I said they only serve staples of Roman cuisine. We started with zucchini alla scapece which are fried zucchini seasoned with mint and served cold. I found it very enjoyable and the mint made it very refreshing. That was followed by rigatoni con la pajata which is a sauce made with veal intestine. I had never tried it before so I had no idea what to expect. The rigatoni were cooked al dente while the sauce was very dense and flavourful. What I really enjoyed about the whole experience was that everything was so fresh. Prices were slightly better than what you would pay in central Rome because Testaccio is less of a touristy area. The portions were large and the food was of superior quality so I felt that they were reasonable. I was keen for some real Roman food and this restaurant offered me that exact experience. It is definitely worth the visit if you are in Rome!

Found this neighborhood gem within an 8-minute walk from our hotel in Montebello. Service was…read more10/10. Food was incredible. Indoor and outdoor seating, but not a large area. The calamari was grilled and maybe the best I've ever tasted. The artichoke salad totally exceeded my expectations. Two of us had the lasagna with meat sauce. One of the best I ever had. If I went back and ordered the same I would be happy, but would love to explore the menu. Terrific Roman meal experience.

Not gonna lie. I got a little scared because it was empty when I got there. Within seconds, it was…read morepacked. Listen to the waiter Alex or Alexander and ordered the four meals that he suggested. There was four of us. Probably the best lasagna. I've had ever. Ditto for the Carbonaro. His wine suggestion was super on Point. And this is probably the cheapest meal I've had in all of Rome.

Piero great server loved the pasta and the affogato is great really nice decoration and really…read moreclean restaurant

10/10 experience. Alla Rampa completely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the FETTUCCINE ALFREDO…read moremade with just fettuccine, butter, and parmesan, and WOW. Proof that when simple ingredients are done right, the result is pure perfection. The pasta was perfectly cooked, incredibly creamy without being heavy, and the parmesan flavor was rich, silky, and absolutely heavenly. Every bite melted in my mouth. No extras needed, no distractions, just flawless execution. This is classic Roman-style comfort food at its best. One of the best pasta dishes I had in Rome and a place I'd return to without hesitation. Rating: 10/10

We stopped here a little after 9, after a long day walking about Rome. I had walked past it earlier…read moreon my way from my apartment, so it wasn't hard to find. We chose to sat inside; the air conditioning was competent, but not cold enough to require a sweater. Tables, close enough to be comfortable without feeling crowded, were already set and covered in white tablecloths. We did not have to wait long for our server to offer us menus and a bottle of water. He gave us ample time to make our decisions (lasagna, bucatini all'amatriciana, Greek salad). The food took roughly the amount of time you'd expect for a freshly made meal, and was surprisingly delicious. Prices ranged from reasonable to generous: we paid less for this meal than we did in some other, otherwise less expensive cities of Italy. That's not to say it's cheap! The three of us paid 48 euro, and arguably we didn't eat that much -- just one plate each, sharing a dessert (millefoglie / sbriciolata, phenomenal; highly recommend). Our server, whose name I never caught, had a wonderful smile, which he showed often -- not just to us, but to his fellow employees. Italian wait service in my experience is not great -- it's not bad, it's just not great; they don't generally smile or act as if they're glad to be employed. But our server acted as if he enjoyed his job! When leaving, a couple next to us strongly recommended that we take any advice he offered; we didn't solicit any, but it helps show what a good impression he made in general.

Friendly staff greeted us right in. Conveniently located close to the Vatican if you are in the…read morearea. Large space, well lit, and greeted by fresh fish upon entry. Seafood seems to be the emphasis here, if you want you can choose the fish from the display case and they cook it for you. I went with the frutti di mare and it was loaded with seafood goodies and the pasta was delicious. Grilled octopus was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Others at the table enjoyed gnocchi and lasagna. For dessert we shared an Italian cheesecake (not heavy like cheesecake factory, don't worry) and a fruit pie with kiwi. Negroni (my first non-wine beverage on the trip) was boozy and well made, and limoncello to finish the meal was refreshing. We really enjoyed this visit and definitely recommend it.

We came to Virginiae our last night in Rome after seeing it recommended and was by our Airbnb, and…read moreit ended up being a perfect final dinner. It's a classic-style Italian restaurant but cozy and a bit tight inside, but the table they gave us was tucked in the corner and comfortable. We started with a bottle of red wine that our server recommended, which was surprisingly affordable and really good. The meat and cheese plate we shared was a solid start, and for the main course I went with the pesto pasta, which was great. I also tried my friend's lasagna and honestly, it completely blew me away, nothing like the heavy American-style version. Easily one of the best lasagnas I've ever had. If I came here again I'd order that no doubt. Overall, great spot if you're looking for a traditional Italian sit-down dinner without paying crazy prices. Would definitely come back and next time, I'm getting the lasagna.

Nice Italian restaurant serving quality foods at reasonable prices…read more Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella (€14) - A classic and it did not disappoint. While simple, they added some nice little seasoning on there for some extra freshness and flavor. Saltimbocca alla Romana (€18) - A Roman specialty, this dish of marinated veal with prosciutto on top was tender and tasty. The sage also added some additional fragrance. Bucatini all'amatriciana (€16) - Classic Roman preparation. While it wasn't that memorable, it was still good. The staff here are very friendly and the service speed is pretty quick. The interior is spacious with high ceilings. There was no wait for a weekend dinner. Overall, Virginiae is a great option for Roman classics in a nice setting.

(Overall: A) - A Michelin Guide restaurant in the center of all the tourist attractions that fills…read moreyour belly with comforting home-style Roman dishes at a good value! Highly recommend this place to those who are seeking to omit the pretentious fine-dining thrills in favor for good value authentic eats that are just done exceptionally well. (Panzanella: A+) - Beautiful appetizer which turns tomato into a tartare, perfect to pair with bread. The portion is noticeably large, which I think is perfect to share for three! Love the simple garlic, tomato, basil flavor combo as it is something that's proven to work. (Fettuccine Ragu: B) - Add a caveat that I removed the most interesting component being the smoked ricotta, this dish is definitely a highlight for those who are seeking home-style Roman classics. The pork is cooked so tenderly, and works well with black cabbage, and their fresh fettuccine which looks hand cut! Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Three and a quarter stars. This was our first meal in Rome. The trip was planned short notice so my…read moreresearch on restaurants relied heavily on Eater, Infatuation, and Michelin. I was able to get a reservation no problem. Probably the first red flag as all of my other choices were booked solid for weeks. The place is cute, the service was friendly and really great. Our server spoke English. The pastas were decent. They were what I would expect, and likely closer to 3-4 stars. They were fine but they also didn't live up to my expectations based on being mentioned in two food guides. The kids liked the pastas fine. The secondi were solid. Not super but definitely solid. The weird thing was the water. It smelled bad. We ordered beer and sodas because well, the filtered water they served smelled questionable. Prices were reasonable. I kind of wouldn't recommend this place overall.