It's okay. Touristy? Check! Busy? Check! Annoying phone charger salesmen pestering you if you sit outside? Check!! If you do however want the check in the box 'been there, done that, in Rome', then stop for a quick beer and take a picture. Beer was fine. Pizza, okay. Took the picture and left. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - View from outside seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

The service is terrible. Head waiter/manager was in a bad mood and very angry. Made us very uncomfortable and ruined our visit. Drink menu extremely limited and food is just okay. Especially for the price. I recommend going next door to the Restaurant Martini. Way better atmosphere, phenomenal food and excellent cocktails read more

Great flavors, but way too salty! We got the gnocchi with shrimp and zucchini (the saffron gnocchi was solid, but the shrimp were a bit overcooked) and the seafood risotto (which was more like wet seasoned rice than the traditional dish). As with a restaurant on the grand canal in Venice, you're paying for the view here (of the Colosseum). read more

Located conveniently in front of the colosseum gladiatore is a fairly good restaurant. It's not anything to write home about, however the service was great and the location is wonderful. We ordered the shrimp and zucchini gnocchi and the seafood risotto. The gnocchi was yummy and the shrimp was sweet. The seafood risotto was good however a little on the salty side, but solid nonetheless. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a pretty view and a decent meal! read more

Food terrible. Ac is selling point. Manually drew a tip line on bill, but never around. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Lasagna cold on inside, one pasta so much pasta was terrible. Only place in Italy that wrote in a tip line although never around. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

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Beware of this tourist trap. We went with our family this summer. The location was great, right next to the Colosseum. I knew it would be expensive because of the location. But, unlike every other place we went to in Rome, these waiters/manager harass tourists for tips. Nowhere else in Rome are tips even requested. These guys handwrote "tip" with a blank and then told me, intentionally loud enough for my whole family to hear, "Be sure to add a tip." A moment later, he added, "at least 20%!". Ironically, I was going to be the only one who would've tipped because that's what we do in the US. Every other restaurant in Rome was wonderful, the food was better and the service was better. I voluntarily chose to tip each place, and I was thanked profusely. Clearly, tipping is not the norm. But this place browbeats you to tip and does it in a classless disgusting way. They also had a street musician come to the outdoor tables, play 2 songs (very poorly), and then they pressure you to tip him. Clearly, they are in cahoots with that guy. STAY AWAY! read more

Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Food: 5 Having breakfast in front of the Coliseum with my family. The food is delicious. We ate outside, it was a tad chilly but overall we all enjoyed our meal. Octopus salad is a must! The cheeseburger with the melted cheese tastes amazing even just dipping the fries in it, bomb! read more

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We are here while visiting Rome. The food was great and a variety of plates to choose from. We sat tucked away inside with the windows open and the breeze was wonderful. Staff were nice and easy location near the Collesium. Next time I go I would like to sit outside but was busy. read more

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I had been in Italy for 3 days and not one waiter was nice to us or smiled at us, until we came to this restaurant and had the amazing pleasure of getting Giovanni! He was so sweet so friendly, I just wanted to sit there all day!!!! He really helped my daughter feel better, since she was homesick. I wish there more Giovanni's all over. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

Worst food ever. View is worth it but just get a drink or dessert. We are NOT picky but couldn't eat this food. Huge skip. Get a good table, get a good view, get a drink and eat elsewhere. read more

After walking circles visiting the Colosseum, we took a break at this very very close restaurant. It wasn't very busy and the guest service was solid. We had a quick treat, the tiramisu which was rich, delicate and to the point. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Tiramisu - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

After walking around the coliseum and the Rome forum in the hot sun like your typical tourist, it was nice to be able to sit down at a nice Italian restaurant that is within walking distance. We were even seated across the door view of the coliseum, which we admired while we ate. The servers here were really nice and welcoming. I get the idea that most people who work at restaurant establishments gets a ton of tourists everyday, yet they made time to ask where we were from and some small conversation. Since I haven't had authentic spaghetti in Italy, I decided it was time to order spaghetti with meatballs while it was my last day in Rome. It was tasty, and they brought over a dish of grated cheese. I can't remember the wine I ended up with, but it was the waitress' recommendation and she made a fabulous choice for me! I'd love to come back here if I'm in Rome again. read more

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If you're only coming for wine, then I would recommend this place as you have an amazing view of the colosseum. If you want to order any type of food, then I would avoid this place. You may be thinking you can't mess up something simple like salami or focaccia, however, this place proves you can. read more

The food was amazing. The service was excellent.I loved the ambiance it was right next to the Collosseum and it was beautiful inside the restauran. read more

Food was okay- not the best not the worst. Ambiance was good, service was good until we found several miscellaneous charges on our bill. The waiter called these "taxes" yet they were itemized under different categories. He then demanded an additional tip. We haven't had these type of "taxes" anywhere else. I'd go somewhere else read more

On a cool December afternoon, this was a work d we duly stop of lunch. Absolutely delicious food. With the Coliseum literally behind us. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - E salata del mare and Caprese. Americano and e spritz de limoncello. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

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Well it certainly has location going for itself, but not a lot more. Service was poor, food wasn't very good save my daughter's fettuccine Alfredo. And very expensive! I'll leave it at this, if you also find yourself famished after a long day in the heat walking around the coliseum and need lunch in a bad way, do yourself a solid and go somewhere else. I'll assume wherever you choose in that same area will be equally expensive due to the nature of supply and demand, but hopefully the service and food will be better. Cheers! read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Prime location, that's for certain. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

The food was good and the ambiance was great look right at the colosseum as you eat. The waiters were great but then when the bill came the charges were crazy and because were American they wrote in tip I said no on the tip knowing in Italy you don't tip like America, the owner or person taking in the receipt was very upset but again I've researched this and it is not customary to tip in Italy. We had the Cesar salad, bruschetta, linguine and clams and all were very tasty read more

The food was delicious & well-seasoned and the service was fast! Great area right by the pantheon for a quick meal :) read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - zucchini & shrimp gnocchi - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

Location and service was everything! Gorgeous inside and out... only had a bottle of wine but everything was perfecto! Our server, Sid, was delightful and very helpful! Definitely a place you should visit if you are hungry/parched near the Colosseum! read more

I was there the first week of june. Not a good experience if you check my other reviews then you will see I am an easier reviewer. First ambience is nice, location is really good. The food was not good, hot items were cold. The staff was arguing and our waiter was consistently rude. They don't wear name tags (no surprise). . Most important the bathroom is coed and a total train wreck. Three toilets and no seat, see below. Really horrible experience go to the bathroom here and get a friend from life in whatever life forms are growing in the bathroom. If I win a free dinner I wouldn't go. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - The women's bathroom. No toilet paper, no seat and urine everywhere. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

Went here after visiting the Colosseum. They have great views and the place is super cute. Our waiter was nice to look at and our food was pretty good. The service was so bad! No one ever came to check on us after serving our food. Our drinks were long empty and my dad wanted dessert. Someone came to clean our table off so he was able to order. They started to get busy and the wait staff starting arguing, not really sure why. Getting our check, they was a chore. It took forever. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

Service was good, our server was nice and punctual. Food was very good and flavorful. You have a little bit of a view of the colosseum, perfect for after a tour and looking for a good dinne read more

We were looking forward to having breakfast. The portions are unbelievably small. Pancake breakfast was 1 small, tiny pancake. For comparison, smaller than 1 McDonald's hotcake. It included a hot beverage which was not hot, an orange juice that was not freshly squeezed. This for the price of 12 Euros. That's ridiculous! Yes, you have a view of the colosseum but not worth it at all! We all left and went to the grocery store across the street for snacks. read more

I've gotta say looking at the negative reviews surprises me. My husband and I were on our way to the coliseum when at the last minute we decided to grab a bite first. We were seated right away and the placed looked clean. We did go around 12 and based on the location I'm wondering if some of the bathroom comments correspond with all of the customers they get from the coliseum tours- so maybe in the evening or later they may have already had a lot of customers frequenting their bathrooms? My husband used the men's restroom and said it was clean. Our food came out timely and if there had been a wait, it would have been well worth it! The only thing I would point out to first time visitors is that not all pizzas are served in the "traditional sauce or cream". All of the food was delicious and served perfectly. The salad pictured below is not on the menu but they serve it as a small side salad if you request for it- loved it! I absolutely recommend this place! read more

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I thought this is a great spot if looking for a decent view of the colosseum on a budget. Napoli pizza and Caesar salad were good. A bit cramped in the seating. Bathrooms weren't as bad as the other reviews made them out to be. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

Was there few days ago... veggie pizza is way different than what I am used to... but tasted real good.. items reasonably priced compare to location.. Nice view of the Colosseo... clean and friendly staff in addition to fast and quick service read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

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The service was EXCELLENT! Their aperatif drink was ok. It came with free appetizers. Their burger was juicy and flavorful. The way we were welcomed and entertained was the best part. Our experience here was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. read more

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A very nice option just beside the coliseum. I've had the menu of the day: bruschetta, marguerita pizza, panna cotta for desert and a soft drink for around 14€. almost everything was very delicious - just didn't like the desert, but I am very picky with sweets to be honest - and it was a LOT of food, I could easily share it. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Bruschetta and the great coliseum view - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

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Food was good but the service was poor. The waiter just didn't seem to care. He had more interest in standing around talking to other another waiter. He never checked on us and I had to ask for water during my meal thinking he might ask us because we all had water glasses in front of us. read more

We had the most incredible experience eating lunch at Hostaria Al Gladiatore. This was the best food and service I've had since arriving in Italy 13 days ago. We had the ravioli, gnocchi, Bellinis, Raspberry Mules, tiramisu, and strawberries & ice cream. All was delicious and the service was impeccable. They even brought us hot water to warm our baby's bottle. The view of the colosseum is beautiful. I highly recommend! read more

BATHROOMS DISGUSTING!!!! I was skeptical going to this place, being that it is so close to the Colosseum. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food & service. They have an amazing lunch special that is an incredible deal. All of the good dining was shattered by the horrible bathrooms. The strong smell of urine was nauseating, and my shoes were sticky while walking on the floor -- sooooooo gross. If you go here you will have a great time if you don't have to use the bathroom!!! I think the bathrooms need more than a good cleaning, probably a gutting and renovation. read more

The only reason we ate here is the view, it is right across The Colosseum. The food was terrible and overpriced. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

This place is lovely. Across from the Colosseum Ate here before our tour. Great Pizza. Yummy tiramisu! Great staff. read more

Italian meal in Italy. I really have nowhere else to compare this place to since I only dined in Rome twice. From my experience. It was good. We have an array of dishes shared family style. One of my fondest dish was the pesto sauce. It is right by the Colosseum (walking distance, across the street) Servers were nice and they were able to communicate in English. read more

Worst meal in all of Rome in the past 5 years. I come to Rome every year and have eaten in a lot of places, ranging from sketchy ones to really nice ones. BUT this place is the first bad meal I've ever had. Yes, random kebab place or pizza/focaccia place is more satisfying than this restaurant. The meatballs are hard and dry like my toes due to years of kung fu training. The lasagna is like layers of pasta box cardboard layered with Ragu sauce from American supermarkets. I make better spaghetti from boiling my pubic hairs than what is served at this place. The panna cotta is as tasteless as my sense of humor -- which is quite tasteless! And they charged me 4 euro for a caffe macchiato that is normally 90 cents at a cafe/bar. Yes there is a premium for coffee at table service but really 4x more? A complete rip off. read more

Although it was good...bruschetta, yes... Tomatoes on toast for 12 Euros! Really?? Then we get our check and it is writen on top... Service not included, so that you leave a bigger tip. THEN they charged us a TABLE CHARGE. Are you kidding me? The owners need to pay their staff properly and include the table charge with the food. read more

This place is really cool. Right across the street from the coluseum. Had the special burger, my son had lamb, daughter had salmon, and the wife linguini and clam sauce! I'm a phat boy, so I had a bite from everybody and it was all very good. Great setting and great service. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

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Very tourist friendly. Menu was in five different languages. Servers were very hospitable and food was the best Italian food we've had while here! read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Spaghetti with meatballs and fetuccini Alfredo - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM

My husband and I came here today and the service was impeccable! Our server was so nice and we were seated right away. It is small so I can see why it may take a while to get seated during the busy season. After a long day of touring it was definitely nice to see some sweet folks, who were all about us having a great time. read more

Hostaria al Gladiatore - Gnocchi, meatballs, sweet red wine, & spaghetti and meatballs. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rome, RM