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    Diadema

    4.0 (67 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Front area/bar area
    Kathy T.

    Stay away. Food is sub par at best and if you're a tourist it's about 25% more per person plus they have the audacity to ask for a tip. ( separate menus for tourist with higher prices, plus tourist pays an extra 2.50 euros per person to just be seated, and 4 euros for water) This isn't a high end restaurant to charge 16-18 Eros for a small portion pasta dish, of Carbonara, Fettuccine Bolognese and Penne ala' Sorentina. We were really hoping for things to taste better with a 4.3 rating, especially in Rome. The bolognese sauce had a dirty water tase, the Penne ala' Sorentina sauce was too sweet, and the Carbonara was just okay, portions were just small. Nothing tasted like fresh pasta or sauces. I'm giving them the 2 stars for the Bruschetta, that was on point, the tomatoes were perfectly seasoned. Don't waste your money or time.

    Sage ravioli
    Heather P.

    Pasta was great. The restaurant was very nice-- clean and calm inside. Very enjoyable for dinner. We had wine recommendations from our server based on our pasta choices. Amatriciana had crispy pancetta on top, the best I found this trip. The ravioli was mouthwatering with a sage leave for presentation. Very pleased with our dinner. Reservation made a few hours earlier online. Very easy. But let's highlight the best part, Alfredo. I'm not sure if he is the manager or the owner or just an employee with a lot of heart. But you can tell he loves his job, he loves the restaurant, and he loves the guests. He chatted with each table. Personally delivered our limoncello and check. The food was great, but even if it was average we would still recommend eating here because he was wonderful.

    John K.

    We came here for dinner on our first night in Rome with family. Since my mother can't eat seafood, she ordered the ribeye (Bistecca). Unfortunately, half of the steak was mostly fat and tendon, making it very chewy. I understand ribeye tends to be fattier, but the quality was disappointing. The server disagreed with my feedback, which made the experience even less pleasant. Overall, the dishes were average at best and overpriced. With so many excellent restaurants in Rome, I would not recommend this one.

    Fettuccine bolognese (closest bowl)
    Jenny B.

    Great last night in Rome meal. The weather was perfect and our meals were the same. Started with aperitivo and bruschetta (tomato, black olive, green olive, and spicy). Had the Bucatini all' Amatriciana and Fettuccine Bolognese for dinner. Finished with the best Tiramisu we've ever had.

    Cacio de pepe and Diavalo pizza!
    Dani D.

    *Californian tourist, first time in Europe* Absolutely delightful cafe. We had a late lunch/early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon; not crowded and we got an intimate corner table outside. Our server was really nice and accommodating, much more attentive than other waiters we've had in Italy. The food was great--we had their bruschetta mix appetizer (comes with two traditional pieces of bruschetta, one chili flake variety, and two different olive paste ones), the cacio e pepe (so well done and perfectly portioned), and the Diavola pizza (yummy salami with the best crust I've had in Italy so far). No drinks, as we've been overdoing it with the spritzes on our trip! But the water here is crisp and cold. This spot is quiet and comfortable, even though there's some vehicle traffic through the street it's on. They were playing all Celine Dion songs the whole time we were there, so it's romantic too! I'm glad we came here.

    Salmon and Asparagus Risotto
    andy w.

    Lovely street side dining. Large portions abounds. We had Cacio cheese and pepper pasta, bolognese fettuccine and risotto with asparagus and salmon. We tried swordfish and also scaloppina and mushrooms. For dessert we had caramel panno cotta and tiramisu.

    Jazmyne M.

    This was our first stop for food in Rome. It was close to the hotel and was empty so we were excited to be seated quickly. We started with a few appetizers that were great portions and didn't take up too much room. The entrees were good but didn't blow us away. Service was great. I think if you just need a quick bite to eat on the way out to Exploring the city, this place is perfect. Otherwise, the carbonara was subpar. Hoping to find better while we're here!

    Delicious, pasta, seafood, wonderful appetizers, and outstanding desserts. The wine selection was above the rest.
    Nichole M.

    The seafood pasta was delicious! I can't tell you the last time I have had such fresh seafood. The ambience was quaint and intimate. My husband and I enjoyed our 10 year anniversary at this beautiful spot.

    We were looking for an authentic Italian restaurant with great wine selection- boy did we find a great place! Everyone loved their email and service was amazing.

    Sage Ravioli Perfecto!
    Tracy D.

    While there were many American customers and the prices were a bit high, it was not a tourist trap. We loved the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Alfredo was a wonderful host and the rest of the team was also friendly and service-oriented. They were not judgy if we inadvertently did something uncustomary for Italian culture (like having a cocktail with our meal instead of wine) making it a very comfortable experience.

    Lori C.

    The food was excellent! The service was great. This place has a really nice ambiance, very laid back. The calamari was so fresh.

    Carbonara
    Isabel O.

    This was our first stop in Rome! We were hangry and big bowls of pasta were all we needed. This carbonara was one of my favorite dishes here in Rome. Service was slow.

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    It's overpriced, the Carbonara had bacon, and the drinks were subpar, Risotto was inedible, and steak was fatty. Stay away.

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    The food was subpar and the waiter will ask tourists for tip. Say no, they're already overcharging you for the food for just being a tourist

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    Bad food, never see that steak, can't eat. Bad service, and dare to ask the tip, not recommend!!!

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    Best food we've had in Italy so far! Absolutely amazing caprese, ravioli, and pasta. Yum

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    The food was good and location was as well. Quick (for Rome) meal - food was as expected - nothing amazing but good.

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    The food is okay, but they sneakily added a tip along with a cover charge. Don't go there if you're not familiar with the customs.

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    Ambiance and service were very good. Everyone enjoyed their meals but, when in Italy, isn't that the point!

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    “I highly recommend coming here if you are in Rome and are looking for a good authentic Italian restaurant.”

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    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Per domenica di Pasqua siamo aperti dalle 12:00 alle 23:00 un buon bicchiere di vino con i piatti tradizionali della cucina italiana.

    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro

    4.5(506 reviews)
    1.0 km•Termini
    •€€€

    My family had the pleasure of dining at 44 Osteria during the summer of 2023, and it was hands down…read moremy favorite meal in Rome. Everything about the experience was superb--from the attentive and friendly service to the exceptional quality of the food. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the level of excellence provided. Pastas were a real standout. Tiramisu was amazing. If we had stayed in Rome longer, we would have definitely gone back. I highly recommend 44 Osteria to anybody who loves food that is visiting the city!

    Service was highly attentive and profoundly engaged…read more Mood was pleasant with dim lighting and music was pleasant. Could hear and be heard. The bread basket was delicious served warm with amazing crust. The pasta was a tad undercooked but was the best tasting sauce ever. The melon sauce entirely new and never seen of heard of before. They took "summer melon" which I was told was cantaloupe. It was cut into 1/8 inch teeny tiny cubes and simmered for a long time until very soft and the sweetness a little washed out. It was sooo good. The braised beef was cooked to perfection, the sauce was delectable and the sides were great. The mozzarella and tomato was amazing too. Perfectly seasoned and the tomatoes were conscientiously sliced. 1000% suggest this restaurant

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    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Our restauran inside

    Our restauran inside

    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Tipico carciofo alla giudia, carciofi romani d'eccellenza

    Tipico carciofo alla giudia, carciofi romani d'eccellenza

    44 Osteria Quarantaquattro - Il nostro mini tiramisù caldo freddo, provatelo è la giusta quantità per chiudere il pasto e per la sua bontà ne sarete sorpresi.

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    Il nostro mini tiramisù caldo freddo, provatelo è la giusta quantità per chiudere il pasto e per la sua bontà ne sarete sorpresi.

    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(171 reviews)
    0.2 km•Monti
    •€€

    Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

    The service here is so amazing and quick! The atmosphere of this restaurant is very clean,…read morewelcoming, and comfortable. Food is literally so delicious and every single meal I had was unreal. Totally recommend this restaurant!

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    Le Tavernelle - Inside dining area

    Inside dining area

    Le Tavernelle - Squid and seabass

    Squid and seabass

    Le Tavernelle - Interior restaurant

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    Al Forno della Soffitta

    Al Forno della Soffitta

    4.6(308 reviews)
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    Super pizza place with a lot of other great stuff on the menu…read more I looked with envy at the other tables who were enjoying spectacular plates of spaghetti with mussels. * * * That said, my pizza was a grand slam home run. Many of their pizzas are quite elaborate With all sorts of exotic ingredients. I went super simple. Gorgonzola. Mozzarella. That's it. Just enough Mozzarella to cut the Gorgonzola and make for a good melt. * * * If you have never had a gorgonzola pizza, you have never lived. Just sayin'. * * * P.S. My lovely wife got a Norwegian salmon pizza. The Norwegian salmon was stacked up high on her pizza As if she was in the World Series of Poker and she was a big winner. I have never seen so much salmon on one plate. After our meal, I made a discreet phone call to the Norwegian embassy in Rome asking them if they still had any salmon left. The woman at the embassy assured me the Norwegian salmon supply was fine. That surprises me given all the salmon that was on my wife's pizza.

    It was a positive Yelp review that lured us to choose this restaurant for our first night meal…read moreafter traveling from USA. So, I felt that I owed a review of my own in appreciation. Being new to Rome, and having walked 20k steps on our first day, there are an abundance of options a for dining. We wanted something classically Rome nearby to our hotel. The Yelp review of this restaurant was sufficiently positive to entice us. Being American, we appreciate the earlier-than-customary dining options. We arrived at 6pm without a reservation. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is intimate and very well staffed. The wood fire oven is front-and-center and the fresh mozzarella is prominent in display. We ordered a bottle of wine ... all options are very fairly priced. This is nice. We started with a Greek salad to share. It was unlike any American Greek salad ... and a really delight. It is early June but the tomatoes and peppers were ripe and crisp and really fresh. My wife ordered the Marguerite pizza; I opted for the Gorgonzola pizza (the effusive review on Yelp was compelling). Both were solid. We appreciate the thin crust and the crisp edged. The center of both, however, was doughy and somewhat undercooked. Looking around ... the restaurant was over 50% full even at this early hour. Most were Americans. We saw a good number of diners with pasta dishes ... and none were left unfinished. Sadly, we don't have any comparisons to weigh (yet). So, I cannot affirm any "best of" citations, it this is certainly a solid trattoria/pizzeria. The staff are attentive and the food served hot and fresh.

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    Al Forno della Soffitta - Pizza oven

    Pizza oven

    Al Forno della Soffitta - Pizza

    Pizza

    Al Forno della Soffitta - Taken 3/23/2025

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    Diadema - italian - Updated October 2026

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