3.5 and rounded up. Good Roman food near the Spanish Steps, though not in a hurry to return…read more Located around the block south from Piazza di Spagna and the mass of tourists seeking photos in front of the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti (technically "Stairs of the Trinity of the Hills Church" aka Spanish Steps), this restaurant is nestled in a quieter alley with a few other restaurants next door. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, set up at tables with white tablecloths, probably enough to seat a hundred fifty people; the layout is spacious and deep. The interior is decorated like a rustic courtyard, with eclectic collections of kitchenware forming design elements--think a framed wall of wine corkscrews, painted ceramic plates hung in framed rows above the kitchen pass-thru, an ensemble of brass pots and pans draped across a wall along the stairs to the bathrooms upstairs. At 3pm on a Saturday, we were seated quickly with no wait, the restaurant only about a fifth full, and patrons mainly sitting outside to enjoy the warm weather. While it took a while to get menus, staff was formal and professional, taking drink orders and providing answers to our questions on dishes. We ordered the following; which came in decent-sized portions: - POLPO ALLA CATALANA €27 Octopus Catalana Style: tender octopus with potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, delicious though could've used a little more octopus for the price. - BRUSCHETTA CON BURRATA, 'NDUJA E ALICI €9 Spicy, spreadable pork sausage, Burrata and Anchoves Bruschetta. Fresh and savory, with a nice crunch from the bread crust, and a nice briny kick with the anchovy. it was one large piece which we tried to cut and share. - TRIPPA ALLA ROMANA €22 Roman tripe with tomato sauce and mint: tender, well-flavored tripe, could tell it was fresh. Glad I tried this classic Roman dish! A lot of tripe to finish in one sitting, even with three people. - OSSOBUCO ALLA ROMANA €28 Veal shank with tomato sauce, beans and pure: meat was perfectly cooked, though with the mashed potatoes and baked beans the overall texture if the dish was just very soft and a little one-note. - TIRAMISÙ TRADIZIONALE "ALLA RAMPA" DAL 1973 €11 Their traditional recipe since 1973: while we weren't sure why the cream on top was yellow, this dessert was fairly light and fluffy, a tasty tiramisu. - Hugo spritz X4 €9(?) each: they were having these and Aperol spritzes on happy hour so we ordered a few. Decent renditions here and the sweetness of the elderflower was enjoyable and not too cloying on a warm afternoon. Service was cordial and the restaurant was organized. Bathrooms are upstairs inside the restaurant.

Unfortunately I'm disappointed in leaving this 3 star review because I was pestered by our waiter…read moreto leave them a great review. He stood over my shoulder asking us to give him a 5 star. As for the food, it was ok. The only dish we really enjoyed was the osso busco.

We were unable to get an advanced reservation here, so made a plan to arrive right when they…read moreopened. This was in between our morning visit to the Pantheon and Spanish Steps snd Trevvi fountain, before we headed to the colosseum for an afternoon tour. it was the perfect relaxing quiet refuge, cool inside, and the service was great! As was the food. If available, enjoy the stuffed zucchini flowers appetizer and the panna cotta for dessert. Both were so memorable. We also had delicious insalata mista. Both my husband and I had pasta as the main - I had a sausage and zucchini flowers sauce which was a little heavy on the sausage for me (I tend to prefer veggie heavy dishes) and my husband's pasta with a fresh chanterelle mushroom sauce was a 10 out of 10 for both of us. Mostly locals were dining here, obvious well known clientele and mostly repeat customers - there is a reason for that! Great service, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

This was the only restaurant we ate at that was disappointing in Rome and Naples. Some of the…read moredishes were great, eggplant parmigiana, roast lamb, and others were pretty bad. Cacio & Pepe, double salt and no pepper. You had to put it on yourself.. I asked for a salad, I specifically said, verdura, which means vegetables and he suggested a salad. I got a tower of mozzarella and tomato slices surrounded by the amount of lettuce you might leave in the bowl after eating a meal. The waiters were hard working and trying very hard.

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. The food was on point, decor was beautiful, and the new…read moreowner even brought us a bottle of amaretto once our meal was done on the house to enjoy with our dessert. For such a touristy area, this gem felt really authentic and delicious!

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.

For the price (36 euros for a 3 course meal) at a Michelin Guide restaurant, it was well worth it…read more It was very easy to get a reservation, although it was not full even at the end of our meal. The staff were all very nice and spoke English. Our waiter was able to recommend wines that paired well with our meal. The 3 starters come in single serving pieces, so each person gets one of each - the panzanella, the beef meatball, and the fish mousse. The meatball was surprisingly good to me of the three. The pastas were all tasty to me, the rigatoni amatriciana was my preference between the carbonara, amatriciana and cacio e pepe. The mains had an option of oven roasted lamb, braised beef cheek, or cod fish. They all tasted fine and the meat dishes were deceptively large, but compared to the pasta dishes, the mains didn't really stand out taste-wise. The dessert was quite special - a ricotta cheese mousse with candied lemon - not everyone's choice if you don't like ricotta, but it had a nice creamy texture and was only mildly sweet. I quite enjoyed it. All in all, super affordable and had generous portion sizes. The mains on the fixed menu may not be to everyone's taste so order a la carte instead if you prefer. I thought the pastas were better than the mains, so would probably order those as my main if I came back. This restaurant is also located within walking distance to several Rome attractions, which is super convenient as well.

i was excited to try this spot and booked a reservation way in advance. i showed up early, it was…read morehardly full, the waiter seated me, slapped the menu down on the table, and walked away without a word. i then waited five minutes without any service before an older gentleman dressed in a suit was sat next to me and served immediately. after a long and tiring day, i simply walked away. epitome of bad service.

First time visiting this restaurant that was highly recommended by a friend who always goes there…read more The place was packed! The service fantastic! Service was excellent! The restaurant was nicely decorated & very clean. We ordered 3 dishes and all dishes no complaint. Definitely will go back when in Rome!

Great food and great service. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend, eat here every trip. They do…read morereservations.

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.

My veal shank was so greasy it was almost inedible. The mushrooms on the dish had been…read morepulverized/overcooked to unrecognizable. The caprese salad was lacking . . . five thin slices of tomato. Compared to what I got at other restaurants for half the price it was a real missed opportunity.

Best pasta in my life. Shoutout to @jkant for the rec…read more Ordered: - truffle fettuccine: freshest truffle of my life. It was life changing. Didn't realize I've only really had either stale truffle or just truffle oil. Real truffle doesn't taste as strong or artificial. Paired really well with the milkiness of the fettucine sauce. - ragu pappardelle: loved the texture and thickness of the pasta. The beef tasted so good with the sauce. - white Pinot: light and pairs with both pastas very well. - tiramisu: solid tiramisu. Not too creamy, not too chocolatey, and not too coffee. Ended up being the 2nd best tiramisu I had this trip. Must go.

We (family of 4) were in Rome for just over a week and found this place on 45 minutes notice and…read moregot a reservation. It turned out to be all our favorite places we ate the whole trip!! The appetizers, main courses, and dessert (cheesecake, which I hardly ever get because no one makes it well) were all so so good. Absolutely outstanding, best food we had the whole trip. The staff was also very friendly, talkative, and attentive. So glad we found this place. Highly recommend!!

I stumbled upon this gem in Rome and it turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I've…read morehad in the city. The pasta selection is incredible--authentic, flavorful, and truly traditional, with generous portions that leave you satisfied without feeling heavy. The appetizers are perfect for sharing--delicious and well-balanced, without filling you up too much before the main course. And the meatballs? Absolutely to die for. Tender, rich, and packed with flavor. The tiramisu was easily one of the best I've had so far--clearly homemade, and you can taste the difference in every bite. Don't skip their house red wine--it's the perfect pairing and really elevates the whole experience. On top of all that, the staff was amazing and the ambiance felt warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to next time I'm in Rome.

Our server didn't seem happy to wait on us. Bread was provided, but no oil. When I asked I was…read moregiven oil, table salt, and a bottle of vinegar. No tap water available. Ordered a soda and bottle of water. Water came quick. Sprite as an afterthought five minutes later. Food was fresh and delicious. Nice portion sizes. Seems to be popular with locals and tourists. Music playing, but not too loud. Bright. Not great if you are looking for great photos, but good food is more important. Oh, prices are EXTREMELY reasonable. Edited to add: Went to use toilets, and found a lovely large dining room. Much more attractive space than upstairs!