Food was great Service was great Great Ambiance BOB and his family sent us the referral to eat here was not disappointed read more

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A solid 4 stars out of 5. The food was good, not great, but good. You won't be disappointed. It is better and more cost effective than the places on the Via della Conciliazione. So, it is worth walking the few extra steps. As is common in Italy, service can be inattentive so be sure you know how to assert yourself and don't be afraid to get thier attention. Outdoor seating is on an active, small side walk, so pedestrians will walk between you and the restaurant, but it wasn't a distraction. read more

The calamari pasta is amazing!! Not sure what it's called but it's amazing and pizza of course great! Our server Christiano was amazing and speaks Spanish and English! He travels to Connecticut and the UK! Great service and also gave us free app. read more

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The worse Marguerite pizza we ate during our Italy days. How can they messed this up?! The service was so slow and the restroom gross.

This wonderful spot close to the Vatican is highly rated for many great reasons. First, this seems to be a legitimate local spot, but yet we (super obvious tourists) were received with a very nice welcome. Our server was crazy busy, but still went out of his way to provide us excellent service. The food is incredible. Fried calamari and red prawns are a must order! Ambiance is very romantic and although the tables are fairly close to each other, you don't feel crowded at all. Although I rarely order a pizza without meat, I loved my porcini pizza! It was quite large, but who doesn't love leftover pizza! Love this place! read more

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Nice little restaurant. It's very close to the Vatican. We found it easily, it's close to St. Peter's Basilica. I'm not sure which other sites it may be closer to. There are a ton of tourists here, and I visited in the off season. The waiter was pleasant and knew enough English to communicate the menu, which we appreciated. We started with porcini bruschetta, it was good, not seasoned much. A good dish if you just want to enjoy the flavor of the mushrooms. I then had the tartare. They asked if I wanted an egg in it, which of course I replied in the affirmative. It was tasty. The egg was a very nice egg. The portion of meat was good. It came with a bit of toast and arugula. It was about 20 euros. Gnocchi with Gorgonzola was ordered by my wife, she enjoyed it very much. I had a bite and it was delicious. This plate was about 10 euros. She also ordered the house red. It was very good and 6 euros. It's not a Michelin Star restaurant, but five stars for being good at what they do. read more

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Very nice place off the main drag from the Vatican. Mostly locals. Friendly staff and great food.

We were recommended here by a local, a gift shop owner. She said don't eat around the Vatican take a walk around the corner and you will eat better. She was right! We had the meatballs, a ham and cheese Panini; For dessert cappuccino and apricot tart. Food here is delicious and fresh. Our server Irina only spoke Italian, we communicated well, I spoke Spanish to her and she answered in Italian. The wine bar is next to Santo Espíritu Church. read more

The perfect place for lunch or dinner when you're by the Vatican. The food, which was delicious and affordable, and service was fantastic! We sat outdoors, which was clean and very comfortable in mid March, especially with the heat lamp. 10/10 read more

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It was great finding this Oasis just 150 meters from the vatixan exit.. After spending hours walking, it was a welcome, friendly, place to sit and have bevetage. read more

De Penitenzieri - A bottle of Chiani and two glasses; a warm day and an English menu. Perfect! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

We came here based on the reviews and the experience we had was just okay. The food was just okay. Our apartment from AB&B is located in Piazza Navona so maybe I am being a bit unfair to compare De Penitenzieri with the places we've been dining at near our place. We sat in the corner of the crowded restaurant which was fine and if it's crowded one would presume it must be really good right? Meh. The starters for us were onion soup, asparagus soup and the caprese salad. Soups were bland and watery 2*s. The caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella ...a good 4*s. The hubby and I shared the Boars meat ragu it was good, meat was tender a 4* dish as well. Vegetarian pizza was okay. Tortellini with prosciutto was the winner. Add the wine, a 2010 Brunello and that gave this place the extra third star. Otherwise this was a 2 star I've definitely had better. Service was friendly but sparse. I wouldn't really go out of my way to return here. read more

De Penitenzieri - We loved the Brunello and the tortellini but everything else was just okay incl. the service. - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Fantastic place to stop by after visiting St. Peter's. It's just a few steps away from the main road leading to the Basilika and much less busy than the touristy places all along there. The interior is a charming wine bar with bottles around all walls. The staff is super friendly and the service very quick. My pappardelle with wild boar ragu where fantastic, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce was silly and rich with a wonderful gamy taste. read more

De Penitenzieri - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Great atmosphere, cozy and lively. It's very small, so be prepared to wait. The menu is large, and the wine list is extensive, not to mention all the wine for sale. Service was a little slow, but it was a one man show for all the tables. One server, one runner, and one cashier equals a two hour affair. My husband and I didn't mind at all, but if you are starving or pressed for time, mind the pace. Our food was delicious! I really enjoyed the steak and arugula plate. The spinach is also wonderful. The portions here were larger than we encountered throughout Italy, so be conservative if you are a smaller party. We unfortunately couldn't finish our last course. Our server Mateo was apologetic for wait times and very personable and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant, as it is also very close to Vatican. read more

I first visited this restaurant in 2012 while visiting family in Rome. It was only down the street from my lodging and I remember loving the quaint atmosphere and lovely waiters. 5 years later, I ran into this restaurant again while visit the Vatican and it brought back so many memories! I loved this place so much that I visited it three times during my three-day visit to Rome this year! Breakfast: - Stop by here if you need breakfast before starting the day. You can get a "cornetto" (croissant) and "caffee" (espresso) for 3 euros. Eat it standing at the bar like any other Italian would and enjoy the best part about Italian breakfast. One day I ventured and got a cappuccino and it was equally delicious so I recommend that as well. My friend is vegan and surprisingly they had vegan croissant options! She was really happy about it and commented that they were excellent. We stopped at De Penitenzieri every day for breakfast since it was conveniently on our way out to the city and we were always happy to see many Italians in and out of the shop. Lunch: - Since this is a typical bar in Italy, it also has lunch options. We stopped by for lunch on our last day since we needed food for the train back to Milan. We opted for sandwiches that were already made, some chips and water. Total per person was about 5 euros, which you can't beat. Dinner: - We only ate here once for dinner but we were not disappointed! I got the spaghetti carbonara (which is a must if you are in Rome) and my friend got a vegan pasta dish that was tomatoes and basil. I preferred my dish over hers (cheese simply belongs on pasta) but both were enjoyable and the wine selection was great. Went the house white wine and it definitely hit the spot. The complimentary bruschetta to start our meal was also a nice touch. We had great service and I already look forward to visiting again, even if it is in 5 years! read more

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Located just outside the Vatican walls this is a very good wine bar and restaurant. It looked to us to be a favorite among the locals. The restaurant is fairly small and seating can be a challenge, particularly during the time leading up to lunch. The food was very good and they offer everything from sandwiches to plated meals. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The bottom line: if you are looking for a casual atmosphere with good service and excellent food then you will enjoy this restaurant. read more

We stopped in for food and wine after spending many hours at Vatican City museums. We were hungry and tired. Our waiter Matteo did us a favor and ordered us our food. Each dish was a fun surprise, but absolutely delicious. De Penitenzien Wine Bar is quiant and intimate. A very enjoyable experience. read more

De Penitenzieri - Carbonara pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

5 stars for atmosphere. 4 stars for staff. 3 stars for food. The lasagna was fantastic! The pizza pretty good. The pasta was meat sauce was not tasty. Enjoyed a cold beer, lemon soda and our fun waiter. We were one of the lucky few to get a table in this very intimate dining room surrounded by wine bottles. Just lucky timing it appears. One of my favorite little dining room memories. And the price was right. Total bill for 3 entrees and three drinks was 37€. read more

De Penitenzieri - Perfect little, very little, dining room surrounded by wine bottles and good waiters. - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Great service and great food and prices. We are from USA and we're tired of scammers and bad service. After coming here we became more in love with Italy. The owner was very helpful and took 5 minutes out of his time to help us find a shopping center. Very great establishment! read more

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A hidden gem near the Vatican. What a great. Will definitely be back. Excellent atmosphere, service and food. read more

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Great pasta and incredible selection of wine. Had the past with wild bore and it was fantastic. The Waite staff was authentic and very friendly and prompt. read more

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The service is quite RUDE. I was asking if there's snacks (showed the pic from yelp) and the staff said they don't have it anymore. Then I hesitated for just 3 seconds and turned the page to that of spaghetti. The waiter put his hand over my shoulder, looked at me with eyes opened wide, and asked if I was ready or not; call him when i was ready. It's only like 3 seconds. read more

Seemed to be a favorite of locals as I met several in the tight spaces. I had the papardelle ai funghi. I thought it came with cream sauce but it didn't. The mushrooms were flavorful so it didn't matter that it lacked a sauce. I ordered the tiramisu which came in a mason jar and the best one so far! Service was great! read more

De Penitenzieri was recommended by a friend of a friend who lives in Rome. To start, we arrived at 6:30 for an early dinner. I really didn't plan on staying for the evening...yet here I am still waiting at 8:30 for our waiter. On the plus side, the food is delicious. Good wine, good seafood, good pizza. Our waiter, who I'm sure is a lovely person, seems to be involved in some sort of personal crisis. He seems to spend a bit of time on the phone. I'm sure he is standing a block way from our table to get a better cell phone reception. I would love to pay our bill, however he fails to see me (possibly I may be invisible. Difficult to know exactly). Anyway. Back to this review. I guess I could recommend the food as long as you haven't been sightseeing all day and would like to go back to your hotel and relax. read more

Stopped by twice because everything is so amazing here!! The food came out quickly despite being packed! The place is small but nice ambience. The walls are lined with wine and make it a very cool place to sit and chat while enjoying delicious food! Caesar salad, tortellini with ham and read more

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We stopped after walking thru Vatican City around 3 for a vino Bianco. We were welcomed by the handsome bartenders and amazing-ness ensued. We ordered the wine- we should have paid first, but of course, Americans don't follow any rules. Oops. They had 3 or 4 options that we could choose. We chose an Italian Chardonnay. It was a less buttery Chardonnay and super classic. Then they brought us a freshly fried basket of potato chips. Omg. They were delicious. Just a few minutes later we were presented with two trays of hors d'oeuvre! A little croissant sandwich with fresh mozzarella and tomato, a bulgar salad with corn, a tiny brioche bun with caviar, and a classic bruschetta. We were sure they weren't for us but the handsome bartender said yes, for you! We couldn't believe it. If only they had known we've been eating for days. Still delicious!! We couldn't eat every bite; we did our best. Midway through our unexpected meal, the handsome bartender started singing along with REM as it played overhead. Bella. Unfortunately, the potato chips could not be eaten. Necessity is the mother of invention. So I emptied my postcard bag and it made a perfect getaway vehicle. I say getaway instead of takeaway since I tried as covertly as possible to sneak the chips into the bag. It was kinda fun and I think they saw me. Cuz on the way out they all said ciao with a little chuckle. A ciaockle I think you could call it. We hope the handsome (did i mention that) bartenders enjoyed our American-ladies-in-Roma adventure. read more

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Not the best. We were ignored when we walked in until someone told us to sit anywhere. We sat at a corner table that was quite large but we had no other options because all the other tables were dirty. They then sat a family of four with us when they clearly wanted their own table. We weren't attended to for a while and when we finally ordered it took a while for them to bring the water and food. I honestly don't remember why we chose this place but I wish we would've gone somewhere else. The area was nice, and the family they sat with us were nice as well and as soon as another table opened they moved. Overall if you're not horribly hungry I would go to another local place. read more

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Great place to relax after a long day at the Vatican. Salami and cheese, lasagna and cannoli were all great. The wine recommendation was perfect for a hot day. And the limoncello at the end was so good! read more

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The food was amazing and the service impeccable! Highly recommend the lasagna, the carbonara and the tiramisu.

Amazing collection of fine wines...great menu selections... close to Vatican. Service and owner were very attentive and I will comeback again! read more

De Penitenzieri - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

Was very excited to go here based on reviews. Our visit would have been better if our waiter didn't have a 'pissed-off' attitude. Most of the customers were Italians. That bodes well. Service for us was slow - perhaps he wanted to take care of the regulars first. Our waiter didn't seem to care to explain the menu. Once he told me to look in the menu for the answer to a question I had. We ended up not getting what we thought we ordered. My guess is that if you speak Italian, you will have a good time here. Can't say I did. read more

Best little find in Rome I went here every morning because I couldn't get away from there delicious pastries in the morning and amazing coffee. I could tell I found a gem because of all of the locals drinking their shots of expresso in the morning on their way to work. Treat yourself to a pastry and also a sandwich for lunch. speedy service and great friendly staff. They spoke English which was very helpful. I highly recommend getting your cappuccino fixed here. Two pastries and one cappuccino cost me $2.90 euro. Great price read more

De Penitenzieri - So good, it's addicting - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

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This is my go to place for a great meal, good bottle of wine near the Vatican. Very reasonable prices for Rome. I recommend asking the waiter what's best that evening and going with it. Also you'll find The Who's who from the Vatican or Jesuits during breakfast or morning coffee. Great wine selection and fair prices. read more

It dies not get any better than this. Great selection of wines, tasty snacks, friendly service. Come here. read more

De Penitenzieri - Snacks to go with your Brunello - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

We were going to go to fancier restaurant that was farther away, but after a day of fighting the crowd at the Vatican museum, we were tired, so we scrambled for something closer that was still good. We hit the jackpot. De Penitenzieri is a small wine bar that seems to have a mainly Italian clientele. They have an extensive menu. They gave us an amuse-Bouche of bruschetta with some celery heart and anchovy that was surprisingly good. The salume and cheese plate was large and delicious, the onion soup was terrific. The taglietelli and porcini was good, but perhaps needs some more sauce to tie it all together, but the pasta was fresh and good. We had a pizza that was delicious and some very good risotto. The lasagna was rich and large. The wine the waiter recommended was really good and came in at about €30. But the best part was the atmosphere. The staff was super helpful and we really enjoyed our meal there. We are planning to go back! read more

This place was very cute and cozy, and our waiter was charming and adorable. We ordered white wine, not sure what kind but it was phenomenal. We started with artichoke bruschetta, which was simple but very good, with artichoke cream and a drizzle of olive oil. Then I had minestrone, which came with freshly made croutons to dip or add to the soup. The soup wasn't like American versions, and was lighter and better. It had fewer beans, no pasta, more vegetables, and a very light and very flavorful broth. It was a large bowl -- quite filling. Husband had pasta with veal ragout. This was freshly made, perfectly cooked fettuccine with a sauce of veal that tasted delicious but was not too rich. It was excellent. We loved this simple meal. read more

Good food and good service, a little small place but really good. Just next time I will ask for my hamburger in a bune and not "in plate".

It doesn't get better than this!! Great selection of wine and the best Italian food I've tried. Order the lasagna or spaghetti with clams. They're delicious!! They also have really good costumer service. Our waiter, who was also the bartender, was really kind and friendly. He also gave us free brushetto read more

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Great place! Walked in, took a seat, and ordered some sandwiches from their selection. Food was delightful, and we amused ourselves with the locale--who found the sight of tourists all browsing their phones laughable. Great place to stop by after visiting the Vatican and rest up. Be wary of visiting during the summer, as it becomes so busy people were sitting around outside eating their food. read more

Great little coffee shop near the Vatican. The coffee and treats are fresh and the ambience is distinctly local. Since it is technically a wine bar by night, You are surrounded by multiple bottles inside the seating area. The coffee is served in unique cups and tastes great. What's most interesting about this place is that it filled primarily with religious figures ( fathers, sisters and the like ). The prices are really low, like 1 eur for a coffee and 3 for a sandwich. Cool to check out on the way to the tourist attractions, while avoiding the tourist crowds !!! The reason that it is 4 stars is because the service is spotty , as in most Italian places. read more

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This was a great stop for lunch! We had Paninis and Lasagna and both were excellent. Perfect stop after the Vatican.