We planed on not eating near any main attraction but this place looked real nice and the staff was exceptional. Started off with pasta fagioli and it was terrific. Daughter loved her Veal Saltimbocca and I had Tripe. Both dishes were pronominal. Nice glass of wine and Tiramisu ended a perfect night. read more

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So I'm chillin' in front of the Pantheon, right? No biggie, I do stuff like that all the time, so it's whatever. I kid, I kid!!! But yeah, anyway, go to Italia, cuz it will blow your tizz off! I don't even remember what the hell I ordered - some sorta omelette thing + 1 Beer. Might have been 10, but who's counting?! ;) Anyway, the food was whatever, but chilling in all that HISTORY is what's up! Freaking bonkers, right?! It's good to get out and see the world. Expand your horizons. Open your eyeballs. Learn a thing or two about some other countries other than "dur hur 'Murica!" Love ya ;) read more

Di Rienzo - Mushroom Omelette - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat before mass at the Pantheon. We ordered several of the breakfast combos for a cappuccino and a croissant which made for a great start to the day. We also ordered some prosciutto and a pizza bread to share at the table. The service was very friendly and helpful. We ate outside and were kept very warm. read more

Di Rienzo - Croissants - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Stopped in here for lunch today! It was amazing! The carbonara was absolutely amazing! We had lasagna also great as well as Spaghetti con pachino e burrata, and Tonnarelli cacio e Pepe . Everything was great and it a perfect spot to people watch at the Pantheon. The service was great! Definitely recommend. read more

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Excellent service food and view. We had an amazing meal! Alfredo was amazing. We had steak pizza prawns and shrimp Pasta read more

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For breakfast (coffee and pastries) is fine. For anything else, I don't think so. The pricing of the food options is very high, most likely due to its proximity to the Pantheon in Rome. The service is average with the staff serving quickly but with a non friendly attitude. We asked for a table outdoor and the experience was good since we got to see the Pantheon while having a morning coffee. So, I guess that the ambiance is ok. read more

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We weren't sure if we should stop by because of the reviews on here, but we decided to go anyway for the "cute views". We were pleasantly surprised when the service, the food, the ambiance and the entire experience was so good. read more

Di Rienzo - Tiramisù - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Where do I begin? The view of the Pantheon while you are eating, is simply amazing! The staff and the service is really great! The food is awesome! I highly recommend this restaurant on your visit to Rome! Be sure to eat outside to enjoy the view of the Pantheon! read more

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Grazie Luis Antonio for a Fabulous experience. Great service! Husband and I shared spaghetti alla bolonesa. Nice surprise for lunch

It's been decades since I've had Italian hot chocolate, and I was delighted to see it on their menu. Thick, like melted chocolate, with a side of cream makes for a decadent treat. My other son got a simple panini and said it was perfectly crisp on the outside but still so soft inside. Nicely decorated for Christmas too. read more

We've visited this restaurant many times, specifically because of its location and familiarity. I began to dislike it when they consistently pushed for tips. Maybe it's because we're American? But there's already a 15% service fee for COVID (four years later). We stopped going because it became annoying; we felt taken advantage of, and it was uncomfortable. read more

Enjoyed the ambiance, but at the end of the meal, felt obligated to leave a tip. Service charge was already included, although this is not normal in Italy, and waiter stood over me when asking whether I would leave something for him. Additionally was not given a moment to look at the bill, seems we were also overcharged for food. Would not return. read more

Came for breakfast bacon is amazing! Eggs are delicious and taste fresh! The view of the pantheon is amazing! Our waiter was so kind and friendly. Helped us choose from the menu. Did not make us feel like tourists even though we are. Very nice I would definitely come again. The tiramisu was moist and delicious! I hate a dry pastry! We got here about 8am and it was pretty empty which is nice. read more

Di Rienzo - tiramisu was amazing ! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Incredible!!!! Peter took amazing care of us, the best service we had in Rome. I will be dreaming about the truffle pasta for a long time... I ate so slow because I didn't want it to end. We stayed for a few hours, eating, drinking, enjoying. A must in Rome!!! read more

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We came here as our second to last stop on a 5 course food tour and were all really surprised to go to a spot that was right in the square with the Pantheon. Rule 1 of touristing: don't eat where the sites are. However, this place was super bomb, as were all the places on our tour. I had the carbonara, which was not my favorite type of pasta I found out, but pasta was very well done and the service was stellar. The amatriciana was SUPER GOOD. Two people in our party had it. If I had known better, I would have gotten that. Our waiter was super funny and friendly. Great time eating there. And they have wifi in house. read more

Di Rienzo - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Great food and great service! I got the note chocolate with dessert. Just something light for the night and loved it! I need to find a way to replicate the hot chocolate lol. Thick and sweet...definitely y not like American hot chocolate. Will definitely be coming back tomorrow for dinner! read more

Di Rienzo - Cioccolata in tazza with dessert (not sure what the name of the dessert but it was good!) - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Reviewing di rienzo for the bar - we did not have (an official) meal here. More on that to follow. We came to Di Rienzo two afternoons in a row to enjoy a cocktail (or two, ok, maybe three) and people watch while we played cards with our children. The staff here! Oh heavens, they were so lovely to us. They couldn't have been more accommodating or more generous with us. Come here for the aperitivo hour - plate after plate of little snacks to tempt us. They were so kind and the cocktails were all very good. The view is pretty darn unbelievable and in the peak of the heatwave, their air conditioner worked well :) Highly recommend. It's a lovely spot to people watch, sip and enjoy their incredibly welcoming service. read more

What a view of the Pantheon! Nothing can beat it. Food is excellent too. The lemon cake was delicious and stracciatella gelato - excellent. Cappuccino paired with these was awesome. We came here after visiting Rome all day; great stop for a treat at the end of the night. We thought we'd wait a while to be seated, but this wasn't the case at 6:30 in the evening. Definitely stop by here and take in the views along with the local food. read more

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An excellent place for late night cappuccino or desert. I love the staffs kindness to visitors and making you feel appreciated for visiting. Great food and drinks. One of the best plazas for views. I have listed a lot if high reviews on this trip but I loved this place more for the people, service and location combined. read more

Di Rienzo - Gary and my coffee. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This is a great location just outside of the Pantheon. Over priced but sitting in the patio with a view of a large fountain and the Pantheon is relaxing. The misters were welcomed though on a hot day in July. Service was rude - the waiter told us we needed to hurry with our order because he was very busy. We kindly suggested he return when he was less busy because we were just enjoying the scenery while sitting in the shade. He then snorted that each of us had to order something though only 3 of the 7 of us knew what we wanted. Ride service aside, we enjoyed the frozen coffee (like a sweet slush) and the cold coffee was refreshing too. read more

Di Rienzo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The best thing about Di Rienzo is the view, as it's located right in front of the Pantheon. It's a nice place to sit outdoors and look at this incredible structure. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the restaurant. The service wasn't good and at most times the server was non-existent. I had the Pizza Margherita, and although it was good, I had better in Italy. My wife had one of their pasta dish with chicken and didn't like it at all. Point of advice: Don't get suckered into eating at any of the restaurants in the square in front of the Pantheon. They're all tourist traps. There are many other much better restaurants just a few blocks away. read more

Di Rienzo - Pizza Margherita - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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I got sucked into one of the more touristy lunch spots because of the view of the Pantheon. They have a lunch special where you get bruschetta, pizza/pasta and coffee/tea for €15. I wouldn't say any of it was amongst the best I've had in Italy. The pasta was better than the pizza to me. I guess I don't dig the roman style of pizza. Outside of the special, the menu was a tad pricey. The service was pretty excellent though. Our server was funny and attentive. Easily shifted from speaking Italian to me to English with my friends. He was also very knowledgeable of the menu. So I'm bumping a star for that. read more

Di Rienzo - Great service - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Love the view of the Pantheon, and sitting on the Piazza. Alfredo provided excellent service and recommendations, and was very welcoming. The clams linguine was a bit spicy and delicious, and the pasta bolognese was very good. The pizza and risotto were okay, but the view made them better. The bread was also just okay. But, with this view and quality of service, makes for an excellent evening. read more

Di Rienzo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Although the rule of thumb is to avoid restaurants near the monuments, this is absolutely the exception to the rule! Delicious food, great wine, excellent service, and a beautiful view - what more could you ask for?! Highly recommend this restaurant - it was a lovely surprise. read more

We absolutely loved this restaurant. The setting in overlooking the pantheon at night with occasional opera singers and guitar players on the square made it completely magical. The food was amazing. We ordered a few different pastas, a lot of wine and some unbelievable appetizers. I was pleasantly surprised that the food was so good bc the atmosphere was unreal and usually you don't get both! Lastly our waiter Salvatore was just simply the best. We adored him. Funny and professional entertaining and helpful. We felt like family and laughed the whole walk back. Highly recommend this place for a fun, beautiful and delicious night! read more

This place is family owned! Marianna is a awesome owner as is the entire staff which have been here for years. This place has the best food in Rome. Pizza is to die for and they will make you anything you like. This is my seventh stay in Rome and I highly recommend this place. You will never be rushed and it's a great location in front of the Pantheon. Waiters Alfredo, Ato, Salvatore and Luis Antonio have worked here for years! In Italy being a server is a full time profession. Ato has been here for 27 years and Salvatore 42 years!! Alfredo has been here 24 years! This is just an example of their dedication to the establishment. While tipping isn't really expected they are certainly worth an extra few euros. The pasta pizza and wine selections are all wonderful. The Restaurant also owns a hotel that's attached to the same property. read more

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I've known this place for 13 years now. Unfortunately the quality of the food has declined. Great ambiance but when you order a dish - you are gambling. Can be perfect/ can be problematic! Hope they will go back to how they were read more

The food was amazing, great price and friendly service. The pasta is freshly made and the female owner Chincoa is so accommodating. The pasta with meatball was amazing, and the eggplant parm was fantastic. The focaccia bread at the end was amazing. read more

Di Rienzo - Pasta with mushroom - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Go no further for a perfect romantic evening -- Ristorante di Rienzo is a spectacular setting for wonderful food with professional, friendly service. Picture a full moon rising above the Pantheon 50 yards in front of you as your waiter opens a bottle of Brunello to accompany your fettucini with black truffles while strains of La Traviata are heard across Piazza della Rotunda. Meravigliosa!! di Rienzo is not inexpensive, but unless you live in Rome, this is THE place to forge unforgettable memories for a lifetime. Nighttime is the most charming time for Rome, and this piazza has one of the best views in Rome -- and with food, too! The breakfast buffet features pastries, cheeses, cold cuts, toasts for around 10 euros AND all the espresso/cappuccino/café you can drink. For lunch, divide a pizza for 12 euros and have a glass of good house wine. Dinner -- well, see above. They have an extensive menu of typical Lazio cuisine -- I'd especially recommend the Saltimbocca and any veal dish, as well as seafood, mushrooms, etc. Tiramisu is fresh and homemade, as are all their desserts. Prices are nominal for Rome, and the waiters will offer dining suggestions for various budgets. Check out the interior, especially if you dine outside. The interior marble walls and chandeliers look like a meringue confection, more than a dining room. Signor di Rienzo, now 87, still stylishly presides unobtrusively from the interior. The piazza itself is wonderful for people watching 24/7, and the waiters keep the buskers away from the tables. Bottom line -- one of the best experiences one can have legally anywhere. read more

Di Rienzo - Moonrise over the Pantheon from the table at di Rienzo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

For exemplary service, kindness, location and ambience, one must come here to experience an amazing meal. Roberto went above and beyond. Whether you already happen to be in Rome or you're on the other side of the world, it's worth the trip to come to this restaurant. I'll come back many, many times! read more

So I'm gonna start with the only good thing about this restaurant and that is that is, that it is in the square with the Pantheon so it's a great view. The appetizer was small and not worth the 15 € I payed for it... A small meat and cheese platter. My main meal "fettuccini with mushrooms" was soggy and sloppy. They were out of 3 different dessert cakes, basically left with the basic chocolate cake. And the service..... Slow, arrogant and frusterating. Our waiter "Alfredo" stared at us from afar not even coming over to take our order until we called him over. Even then, we had to call him over 3 times in a row. Ugh. Go somewhere else. read more

Di Rienzo - This was after maybe 3 or 4 bites. Small and not even worth half the euro it cost. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I wasn't going to review this place because we stopped by just for drinks....but, when I first walked in, everyone that worked here was so friendly. We were seated, and received out drinks quite fast, with the up most service and presentation. As we chatted for awhile, the server frequently checked on us, and hen brought us out a complimentary desert platter. The platter was delicious and the service was just great. I don't know about the actual food...but if the food is anything like the service, I would definitely eat here. Come give this place a shot :) read more

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Very nice place and the best service in Rome in 3 days stay. The cakes are home made, top quality ingredients and great location! read more

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Only came once while on vacation. Absolutely beautiful location outside the Pantheon. A little boom or bust on the food compared to the other restaurants you can find not too far away, but definitely worth going to once for the ambience. Exactly what you would expect from a restaurant right outside a monument. read more

AVOID!!! Worst food I've ever had in Rome. Especially considering the price. Extremely poor service. Over 30 mins to be served 6€ water, they were not even that busy (we were the only ones seated inside). They tried to charge us for bread that we hadn't asked for While walking to the restrooms, you pass by the kitchen, which REEKS of cigarette smoke. Absolutely disgusting all around. read more

This is a high turnover tourist restaurant in the piazza in front of the Pantheon. Keeping that in mind, this is an excellent restaurant. We were well taken care of as we enjoyed the view of the fountain and the Pantheon from our table. Several tables around us were groups of locals - a nice endorsement for the restaurant. We chose Di Rienzo because of the extensive list of pastas on the menu, rather than the focus on pizzas at many of their competitors. With a great Friuli pinot grigio, we started with delicious melon and proscuitto. Then I went with the spicy Bucatini all Amatriciana while my wife had the Penne Arrabbiata, a large hollow spaghetti with pieces of ham in the sauce. Half way through we switched. Both were really good, although of course hers was best. This was an excellent meal in a perfect environment. Definitely my recommendation amoung the dozens of outdoor establishments in this piazza. read more

Really friendly people highlight this stop yesterday. We stopped in for happy hour and snacks and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. Really nice place to have a light snack or dinner with beer or wine. read more

Friendly staff. Risotto and Spaghetti with meat sauce was delicious. Restaurant service charge was steep for Rome. read more

Di Rienzo - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Came as a recommendation from my hotel staff. I questioned it once we got there because it was at the steps of the Pantheon and figured they were selling the view, but the restaurant was so good. The food was awesome and the service was great as well. The dessert case was very good as well. Great overall experience. read more

Terrible restaurant and service! The service was awful and the food took forever and no one was in the restaurant! We finally got our food and our waiter forgot 2 things. However, he did bring calamari- 2 orders. And then proceeded to charge us $25 per order- the portion was small like a small appetizer and didn't taste good at all. When we asked him about the cost- he showed us a "main dish" in the menu that stated mixed fish. BEWARE of this restaurant!! Bad service and bad food!! read more