Our tour guide recommended this spot for lunch and what a recommendation it was! We arrived around…read more1:30 on a Wednesday. Still busy for lunch and at first there weren't any outdoor tables but somehow one became available right after we arrived. Smaller interior with sectioned dining areas and a good sized outdoor eating area. Our server recommended the Buffalo Ricotta cheese with honey truffle-wow! It was exquisite-so light with honey truffle taking it over the top. They ran out of their Rose so we went with the recommended Red-Monica de Sardegna (delicate/spicy- Sardinian) For main, despite many enticing options, we ordered Lasagna Funghi and the Ricotta Ravioli stuffed with artichokes with Cacio Pepe cream. The lasagna was like no other we've had before -must try! The Ravioli was decadent and creamy-delicious! We were talked into the fresh Panna Cotta for dessert-simple, fruity and light -just right with our espresso and milk. Our server, Anna, took great care of us-kind and patiently provided recommendations and menu option details. One of the top restaurants in the Monti area and not to be missed!

This place is so freakin' good. Hubs and I went 2 times while in Rome, which we never do…read more The porchetta was amazeballs. Hubs got the meatballs and they were also good. One of the times we just went in for snacky things and got the dried pork strips/sausages and the buffalo ricotta and truffle honey. So good!!! Also tried the pulpo (octopus) salad that had potatoes - I wasn't expecting it to be warm, but I really enjoyed it. Ambiance is nice and they had some local beers on tap that I also enjoyed. The outside is beautiful with all the vines. The inside of the restaurant is super cozy. Love it.

After exploring Rome, we were looking for somewhere to relax a bit and enjoy an adult beverage or…read moretwo. Open Baladin was on my list of the most popular bars in Rome on Yelp (in terms of number of reviews) and it was close to where we were at, so we made out way in the afternoon on a Friday. Ambiance (4/5): Open Baladin looks a lot different than your typical Roman establishment. Bright colors, quirky decor, and a beautiful bar area are some of the highlights here. We sat at a table as we wanted to avoid the bar stools (no back support so I've never been a fan). Service (3/5): Typical Italian service. Not terribly attentive or friendly but gets the job done. We had to track down our waiter once or twice to order a beer and close out but that's standard fare in Europe. Food (3/5): My partner in crime had a burger while I had a sandwich with proscuitto and cheese. Pretty much your typical Italian sandwich. Fresh and adequate. Though a bit overpriced. Drinks (4.5/5): This is the highlight. Open Baladin has a fantastic selection of beers including those that I would qualify outside of your typical run-of-the-mill. They have a Belgian beer section of the menu which is always an indication that a bar takes their beer seriously. And most interestingly, for me, they have grape beer . . . say what?! I had never heard of it either. Beer made with grapes, that's a first. While it's not something I would order often, I very much enjoyed trying something new and unique like this. And here I thought grapes were just used to make wine! If you're looking for a cool spot to grab a brew, with a fantastic beer list, and a different vibe than your typical Italian bar, make sure to check them out!

My brother is a beer drinker, and though I'm not the biggest one I do partake every once in a…read morewhile. That being said, he wanted to try some beer bars during our time in Italy so we put a few on our agenda to check out. Open Baladin was one of these spots, and since we had some time before our dinner reservation we stopped here for some beer. Walking in, I was really impressed with the space - it's large with a combination of high tops and tables throughout the dining area. The back wall housed the bar which had bottles stacked up to the ceilings - this made for a really striking focal point. The color scheme was mostly dark woods and warm colors which fit well for being a beer bar. The menu had a large selection of beer, I decided to go with one of their holiday varieties which was quite good. They had a small food selection, and I specifically noticed they had a variety of homemade chips. These seemed like the ideal snack so I ordered some of their original variety which came with homemade ketchup. These were great - not greasy and the ketchup really made it something special. Service was good, everyone was friendly and overall we had a great experience at Open Baladin. Even if you're not the biggest beer drinker, there's enough variety to find something for most people, and the food shouldn't be overlooked.

The Magick Bar was a bookmark I had saved months ago before my trip. It has really fulfilled the…read morehype I gave it before arriving. Wish I could enjoy this place back home with all my friends to join me, but I must leave it here in Rome.

Very nice, very cool, great music, BUT, its only open in the SUMMER because its completely outdoor,…read moreand on the wknd it got way too crowded, cant even move, the place is tiny

Sphaeristerium We…read morewere attracted here from the discount offered on the food app. Interestingly, at 7:00 when they opened, 6 or 7 tables immediately were seated. All were foreigners, mostly American. As we lingered over our dinner, we were present for the "2nd wave" of diners, which were mostly Italians. Service was a little slow at the beginning (no kidding, as so many were seated at the same time... .seating should have been staggered). However, in due course we were content with the service. Food was good. Service ended up being very good. Discount with food app made it good value. €75 for two including some glasses of wine. I'd return.

Incredible food, service, experience and would go back any time!! The included drink tasting to…read morewrap up the meal on top of the excellent pasta dishes made for a memorable experience.

This was just a place we picked because we needed a break from pizza and pasta. It was fantastic…read more The burgers were great and their frys were fresh. They do a lot of private parties but we got lucky on one of their free days. The service was so good. They are family owned and the pride in the restaurant is easy to see.

We checked this place out because of its good rating on the fork, and it was by our house . We…read morewere NOT disappointed ! The service here was really wonderful , especially our waiter Nico. We ordered the Hot Iron burger and the Benedict burger , the Benedict burger was very good but the Hot Iron burger was amazing! Juicy with great unexpected flavors , and bun with a nice texture. We also ordered a few drinks with were all good, the highlight was definitely the piña colada.

We stopped in here one night while visiting Rome. It's a bit hard to find, but worth the stop…read more There was a cover charge (10-15 Euros, can't remember). From the entrance you walk down a staircase lined with posters for various cover bands like Bob Dylan and the Beatles. The space downstairs is large but broken into 4 or 5 rooms. The night we were in an Italian blues band was playing and it seemed like everyone seated had gotten there early enough for spots. It's hard to see the band from the side rooms so we stood in front of the bar. This place got packed and if we had moved we would have definitely lost our spot. Drinks are on the pricey side and it got super hot with all the people but this was a great time. Everyone was having lots of fun and it gives you a glimpse into an underground Italian live music venue!

This place is absolutely fantastic. After paying a one time cover charge that is good for a year,…read moreyou can savor the music! I have been there for Beatles v. Stones cover band night, Jimi Hendrix cover night, and others. I would highly suggest a visit to this underground spot. A word to the wise, if you want a place to sit/a table, arrive early. This is one of highlights of the time I lived in Rome. (The drinks are band-themed and tasty. They can be a bit pricy, but the general vibe and experience of the place makes it all worth it.) Enjoy your time there (and your time in the eternal city)!

The pizza was probably our 2nd favorite meal on this trip. The service was fair and we sat outside…read more What keeps this from bringing 5 stars is probably service. Overall, it was good and I'd recommend it.

You just cannot go wrong when you find an absolutely wonderful place to eat that is made up of…read moreamazingly friendly and fun-loving staff coupled with incredible food and fine wine. All of the staff were top of the line and the service provided definitely makes you want to dine there again. However, the real reason to dine is the food. Duh. My lazagna was cooked to perfection, was quite tasty and made me sad when I finished. I did - almost - order another. The wine on this night was a 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella, a seriously rich, dry Italian red wine. Dessert? Tiramisu. To. Die. For. Highly recommended!

Great little spot on a street. Picturesque location - great…read morefor dinner during dusk. All the local favorites. Don't pass this place up!

Solo G&V is an amazing hybrid Of an Enoteca and Gastropub in one spot. Expect great wines, good…read moreservice directly from the owner and amazing food. We had an amazing white wine which the owner let us taste before buying a glass and then followed the wine with an amazing platter of cheese, truffle honey, and excellent meats. Take my word you will not be displeased!!!!

Where are these 5 stars coming from? Nasty tasting eggs that seemed to be from 5 days ago. Took 2…read morebites, paid and then left. Gross!

Food mediocre at best plenty of other places to go They we're nice however caprese sandwich had…read moreMayo ????