This was a good spot! We both decided to mix it up a little bit with more seafood based dishes and it paid off. It was pretty good, and the drinks were great as well. We liked the vibe outside but I wish we had sat inside instead, the inside was really cute! read more

One of the better pasta dishes I had while in Rome. Would liked to have tried some other dishes. My brother wasn't the biggest fan of his veal. Service was ok. read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Amatriciana - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This is a small restaurant on a quiet side street in Trastevere run by an older husband and wife (note: they only accept cash). The food is traditional and simple. We didn't care too much for the main dishes (ribs Roman style or citrus salmon) but they have the best pasta (amatriciana) we've ever had! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for authentic Roman food. read more

Small little spot I went to with my parents on a busy night. They fit us in and treated us like royalty. Highly recommend, the food was amazing and the service was top class. read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Pasta and beer - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Everything! It was spectacular ! Love the owner! And plan to go Back in September! Authentic Italian dinner! Paulette, USA Very cute and cozy. read more

A totally forgettable meal. The wait staff was really nice and the woman that runs the restaurant is very sweet, but the food is nothing to write home about and is not the best representation of Roman cuisine. The carbonara pasta is about all I would recommend. read more

Our second night in Rome my son found this lovely hidden spot and it was absolutely lovely! Check it out if ur ever in Rome, it's a hard find but so worth it! read more

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The restaurant for a perfect night out. The eclectic, warm, and welcoming ambience of both the staff and the decor was second to none. The pasta was perfect, the wine deliscous, and I'll definitely be coming here the rest of my life! read more

Small and easy to overlook but fantastic food and service. We found this place on our last night so wish we had a chance to dine there again. Off main area in Trastevere. read more

We went there for dinner one of our last evening in Rome. It was great! Food was wonderful, wine was fantastic, overall very good. And, it appeared to be very authentic, local and not geared specifically to tourists. I highly recommend it. read more

It is a great place and has great service. Nice dinner and the prices are not too expensive. however, they do charge a sitting price. of a couple of euros. read more

Best dinner food we've had so far in Rome! The place was beautifully decorated and intimate and cozy. We'd tried carbonara from a different place and it was so salty, we were worried about ordering it again. Thankfully, this restaurant redeemed the dish for us! read more

This place truly holds a special place in my heart. The two times we've Gone were definitely eventful. The owner is amazing and her Hospitality made us feel so welcomed. The first night we went we sat next To these obnoxious guys that were so loud. Keep in mind the tables in Italy are a few inches away from each other so there's so sense of privacy whatsoever. Later on they apologized for being so loud but I guess they say "Guys just want to have fun too ". We ordered Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil : Holy cannoli !! I've never had burrata so creamy and soft with cherries that were deliciously sweet. Everything tasted so fresh. And the plate of burrata could've been a main dish. It could easily served 4 but me and the bf devoured it.5/5 Carbonara: My god this was so tasty !! The flavors were outstanding ! The only Downside was that because of The cream this dish made me so full. I loved every bite though.5/5 Ravioli special: Stuffed with ricotta ,porcini , and black truffle. So delicious 5/5 Delicious meal. The second time we came they reopened there kitchen because we came in a little late. Hallelujah. Ordered the usual burrata. Seafood linguine: Wow the serving size was huge !! They definitely don't skimp here. The mussels and clams were so good especially dunking in the butter sauce. Cacio e Pepe:This dish had pecorino cheese . It Was very strong . I liked it. I believe the pasta was on top of fried cheese. Creative. At the end of our meal the owner gave us lemoncillo to wash down our Meal. Overall this place is one of my favorites in Italy. Their portions are huge and there food is delicious .We went there twice during our time there. I'll definitely be back the next time we are in Italy ! Until next time . read more

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This place is highly rated on Yelp and there is a definite reason! Another amazing spot in the Trastevere. This spot is blocks off the main streets, tucked away in a corner. We went on a Monday night and though we did make a reservation, the restaurant wasn't crossers and we could have easily walked in. This place a bit bigger than other spots so you do get your own table and the service was very attentive. We started with the buffalo mozzarella that was sort of a caprese salad. The freshest mozzarella I've ever tasted. It was creamy, smooth, and cool. We also tried the fried artichoke which was perfectly cooked with the right amount of flavor and crunch. Next, we split entrees of pesto rigatoni and linguini with clams and mussels. These dishes were btw €12-15. The portion size on the linguini was MASSIVE and we couldn't finish. It was perfectly cooked pasta with the right amount of flavor and fresh seafood. The pesto was so flavorful on its own that I could have just eaten it on bread. Hands down the best pesto sauce I have eaten. It was incredibly rich and creamy and had the right amount of nuttiness without that being overpowering. We also got the house red for about €6 which was more expensive than others but all worth it. This restaurant is owned and operated by two women who both cook and serve. It made it really special to know who actually cooked our food. Another highly recommended dinner spot in Rome! read more

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Yummy! This place is so good and off the beaten path so it is so special and intimate. The food was absolutely delicious. We got the carciofo and it was great- it came with two pieces so me and my husband could each get one to ourselves For entrees, we got the mushroom ravioli (daily special) and carbonara. Both were amazing! The waitress was so cute but I will say that it is slower service (there is only one waitress...) please check this place out if you come to Trastevere!! read more

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I'm not sure what I hate more - tourist traps or being seated in a cold entryway where there shouldn't have been a seat... when all the tables were open! Btw these tables are ALL so close together. I had my doubts when I saw the red checkered table cloths- another TripAdvisor fail and surprising Yelp fail. - €2/person bread charge, fine but they bring the bread to your table without asking - mixed bruschetta plate €9: bread super hard and super oily, tomato one was the only one that was decent - penne pasta €10: tomato sauce was nothing memorable - sea bass €18: too covered in a thick sauce - Roman chicken €15: red peppers, slow roasted in the sauce. Nothing you don't imagine it to be TLDR: Overall ambiance felt tacky, seating situation was horrible, food was decent at best and overpriced considering. If looking for a sit down dinner, keep looking. read more

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If you're in Rome, you have to come here! I highly recommend making a reservation because this restaurant is very small and it gets packed quickly. It's owned by this really sweet older Italian lady, she's like the extra grandma you wish you had. The restaurant is a little tricky to find even if you use google maps but you'll eventually find it. My boyfriend and I ordered the ricotta ravioli with mushrooms and truffle sauce. OH BOY! It was amazing! The ravioli just melted in your mouth and the flavor was to die for. We also went through three baskets of bread (oops). Then we ordered the clams and mussels, which came in this huge dish and was also just so yummy and packed with flavor. GET EXTRA BREAD AND DIP IT IN THE SAUCE. My boyfriend tried to say no to another basket of bread and the cute Italian lady came right back over and was like "no no no you use for sauce" and put the bread basket back on our table. I mean how can you say no to that really? I don't think you can go wrong here with any of the pastas. I saw what the people next to us ordered and it looked just as yummy! They also have fish, meat, etc. You also get a little shot of limoncello at the end of your meal to sip on. The owner also gave us a bottle of wine as a gift at the end!! I'm not sure if this was just because she liked us and our passion for eating or because we spent over a certain amount of money. But regardless, it was still very sweet of her. The service was great even though it was packed, we always had everything we needed and the woman was so sweet. We would definitely come back here again. read more

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We had an amazing experience and both had pasta dishes that were delicious. Would definitely go back.

I'm not sure what I did to her, but I'm convinced the adorable Italian lady who owns and runs this small joint tried to kill me with food. We started with the Antipasto Botticella, a surprisingly gorgeous plate of various grilled vegetables, olives, and white beans. Along with bread, that alone could be a meal for two at only €12. Because we ate nearly nothing else in Italy, my wife and I ordered two pastas; the spaghetti carbonara for me, and Schiaffoni Botticella for her (we like ordering specialties of the house). The schiaffoni could easily have been a meal for both of us as well, but the prodigious pile of carbonara I was given was something to behold. I am not joking when I tell you that I ate myself full to bursting that evening (barely made a dent), took the pasta home (not very Italian, but I couldn't abide wasting that much food), ate it again for breakfast (it is bacon, egg, and cheese pasta after all), and then BOTH my wife and I ate it for lunch again the next day. It is an absolutely absurd amount of food that you should wash down with cheap carafes of house wine. So if you're looking for bang for your buck, this is your spot. It also happens to be delicious. read more

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Absolutely amazing!!! Don't let the alley scare you! We showed up passing crowded restaurants to find this little Ostaria completely empty. But it is a hidden gem. I had a fantastic Sea Bass with lite red sauce. My company had the lasagna it was out of this world. So worth the walk. read more

Amazing service and food, was one of my favorite places I ate in Rome. You can tell it's home made

This is a gem we found that has excellent food, service and atmosphere! Prices are extremely reasonable too! Large outdoor area read more

GET A RESERVATION!! This place was easily one of my fav spots in Rome. The place is so adorable! We started off with their fried artichokes, which is a Roman specialty. These were to die for!! Entres: as a true yelper I went off pictures. And saw a ravioli with a mushroom cream sauce and a red pesto pasta ... got both! Let me tell you ... best pasta in allllll Italy. Dessert: everyone on yelp raves about the tiramisu... bomb!!! I'd easily say this is a go to! read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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A local mom and pop restaurant tucked away in a little alleyway in Trastevere. Everything is homemade and fresh. It was easily my favourite meal from my entire trip to Italy! Seating was tight (no terrace seating) but it added to the experience and homely feel of the restaurant. We ordered the lasagne special and the Schiaffoni boticella (short pasta with pesto, tomato and cheese). Both were incredible and the portions are HUGE. What I especially liked about the lasagne is that it was juicy and sloppy - not dry at all with just the right amount of minced meat. As for the Schiaffoni, I'm not even a fan of pesto and this exceeded my expectations. We ended off our lovely evening with their homemade Tiramisu with fresh strawberries. It left us speechless. I was planning to eat a lot more Tiramisu in Italy but after this, I wanted to make sure this was the last taste of Tiramisu I had before leaving. Yes it's that good! The only thing I would caution, is if you're looking for fast service this is not the place for you given it is a small family run restaurant. You will need to be patient but I promise it's worth the wait! read more

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Lovely restaurant in Trastevere serving delicious food. The Cacio e Pepe was fantastic! If you are a mushroom fan, get the fettuccine with porcini and cream sauce. Lastly, do not forget to order the tiramisu! read more

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Through the winding streets of Rome, this little gem is a stand out. Service prompt, efficient and quick. They have tables inside and out but the evening was so pleasant we sat outside with a cool breeze. We both had pasta dishes- my husband had the ravioli with meat sauce and I had the pasta with spicy arrabiata sauce. Both were outstanding. My sauce had just enough heat without being too spicy. The noodles were cooked perfectly el dente. Should have had the dessert here as suggested by other yelpers as we ended up going to a place that was a bar/bakery and it was def meh. We are rolling back through Rome in a week and may def be back! read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Ravioli with meat sauce - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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We had an excellent meal here on our first night in Rome. The restaurant is on a quiet street just steps from the lively Via della Scala. The service was very good and the food was nicely prepared and presented. We made reservations by phone but could probably have been seated as a walk-in if we had eaten early. My wife loved her cacio e pepe and my rigatoni alla carbonara was memorable. read more

Not only one of the best meals I had in Rome but one of the best meals I've had in my life. The truffle ravioli was out of this world and even though we were full after the pastas, we couldn't resist ordering the rabbit as well. A true case of our eyes being bigger than our stomachs. read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Truffle ravioli (top of photo) and Homemade pasta with porcini mushrooms and cream - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Good value as a family-run restaurant. Americans will love this trattoria as they serve HUGE portions of well-prepared meat & every Italian favorite. Each of our entrees could easily serve more than one adult. Be prepared to bring a large appetite or share the abundance. read more

Hands down up there on the top three list of dinners during my Italy vacation. I found this place on yelp and headed over with my friends after some drinks and an appetizer. This restaurant is on a pretty quiet side street which is exactly how you know you're at the right place. Lucky for us, the place wasn't packed so immediately after walking in we were seated. The owner is a delightful woman who cares about each patron and the meals she makes. She came over to greet us and share the specials. She was so welcoming to us, clearly tourists. We started with the buratta and tomato appetizer. For dinner, I had the spaghetti alla carbonara. THIS DISH WAS AMAZING. It was a very big portion but I still had to eat every last bit of it. My friends meals were equally as awesome. Beware, after we sat down the place started to get busy. Soon they are turning people away at the door who didn't have reservation. If you're going to do dinner at a typical italian time, I'd recommend you have a reservation. This is a can't miss place! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Just down the street from our hotel (Donna Camilla Sevelli) we were staying in Rome for three nights and loved it so much we had to go back. The owner, Julia, was an amazing host and the staff and service were excellent. We ordered the Zucchini flowers both nights since they were so delicious! I had the clams and muscles, huge portion and the best I've had. My wife ordered a mushroom pasta dish and the second night the cabanara. Both were fantastic. For those people who didn't like the density of the table layout, get over it. Good food at very affordable prices has some compromises. We met the nicest people that all loved the ambiance and the food. We had lunch in one of the "popular tourist plaza's" and got ripped off with wilted salad I wouldn't serve my dog, and paid 3 times as much! This restaurant made our vacation so special, we will be back. read more

La Botticella is a small restaurant Trastevere, a little off the beaten path. We ate here on a Sunday night around 9:00, we had a reservation but definitely didn't need one at this time of day. The ambiance of the restaurant is lovely and the atmosphere is intimate with only around 8 total tables. The owner greeted us upon arrival, explained the menu, and gave us recommendations. We ordered ricotta ravioli in a mushroom cream sauce, veal saltimbocca, and a litre of $12 house wine. The ravioli was good. The veal was flavorful but overcooked. The meal ended with shots of limoncello. Overall, it was a good experience. If you are looking for a restaurant that's a bit off the beaten path, I would try La Botticella. read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Absolute BEST!! Need I say more? Been disappointed with the pasta in Rome, almost left thinking it's mediocre at best and better back home (Bay Area, CA). Then I came here, and the chef owner blew my mind. A hole in the wall off the main streets that are littered with restaurants, so to wonder off and find this is like finding treasure. Trust me, I'm a huge foodie and this place is a destination! Only took a 30 min leisurely stroll from Sant'Angelo Castle, or you can take the bus -though you'll have to cross the bridge when returning since it's One-Way on each side. Thought it would take longer so almost skipped out. So glad I didn't. A glass of Barolo was perfect with dinner. Make sure to stay hydrated with a bottle of water! Ordered the 2 specials of the day, eggplant dish & a cheese ravioli with porcini and black truffles. Couldn't choose so ordered both -leftovers were still delish the next day. Also had the stuffed squash blossoms to start -yum! Never tried limoncello before, and it knocked me off my feet! Really good but also really strong. Definitely worth ordering!! If you have a sweet tooth, the homemade tiramisu is divine. Actually, everything is homemade. Going to try and attach images. If I can't, I'll upload separately with the full menu. Happy eating! xx read more

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3.5 I bump this up because of the wonderful lady who owns the restaurant. Just be warned that this place will be packed with Americans/other tourists. I'm sure part of it is our earlier dinner time, but also it's gotten very popular. With all the great reviews and praise, I found the experience to be underwhelming. The gnocchi Gorgonzola was very soft and tasty, but I felt there was nothing exceptional that separated this restaurant from the others. I do like that it's quieter and away from too many crowds. I'd advise going at 7pm if you don't want to wait too long. We had no reservations and there was only one group inside. read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Gnocchi Gorgonzola €13 - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Food was very good, and service was very good. It was way more traditional Italian than most things you will find on any random strip in Trastevere. Good price as well, for what you get. read more

We absolutely LOVE this hosteria . This is one of our favorite restaurants in Trastevere. Food is amazing and service is wonderful!! We highly recommend to everybody. Must try delightful strawberry tiramisù read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This place is one to remember. The servers remembered us personally, gave us amazing service and treated us as if we were family. The pasta is on another level. We dread going home and not being able to have this readily available to us every day. From the lasagna to the tiramisu, it is all incredible and undeniably handmade. We will dream about our meals at home and hope to be back to this amazing restaurant sooner than later. read more

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We spent 3 days in Rome and had dinner here twice. The food is amazing. We had the Carbonara, lasagna and Amatriciana. Luigi makes you feel like you are home. The ambiance is true Italy. If it was in Boston I would be there once a week. read more

La Botticella is down a quiet unassuming residential street. At first we almost didn't go in because it was packed and not the largest of places but we decided to walk in and I'm glad we did. La Botticella has great food and you can tell by seeing how everyone there was cleaning their plate with bread afterwards. We got the burrata to start which came with a nice size plate mixed with tomatoes , and olives. For dinner we have the gnocchi and mushroom stuffed ravioli. Both were absolutely delicious. The older woman who I assumed to be the owner was very lovely and came over to us often to see how things were. She spoke English when we needed it. Do your homework to understand the culture and what to expect when in Rome to get the most out of your dining experiences. read more

Hostaria La Botticella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Our favorite place of our whole trip. It felt like being in a family home. My favorite dish was the "little pork." Not sure what cut it was, I think it was mostly loin roast? But it had a massive slab of crispy skin over the top, and it was marinated with a touch of acid to cut the fat. It put a smile on my face. The tiramisu was perfect as well. read more