This felt like going to a wonderful friend home! The service was attentive, but not overbearing. The food was superior! But the service really took it to the next level. The carbonara is excellent! The caico e Pepe is wonderfully creamy! And my stepfather from Texas swears to get the beans! Don't miss the lemon cello made in house at the end! read more

Ask a local. Went on the advice of our hotel front desk who said that Hostaria Romana is her favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. They open at 7:30 for dinner and within 15 minutes were filled with diners with reservations. Lucky to be able to squeeze into an outdoor table in the alleyway patio for a fun family dinner. Started with the caprese salad. Somehow, the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil just taste so much better in Italy. Get the artichokes prepared two ways, fried and carciofi alla Romana. The artichokes cooked in white wine, garlic and olive oil is divine as is the fried artichoke heart. The fettuccine ai funghi porchini, or fettuccine with porcini mushrooms, was amazing. Pasta cooked al dente with the most delicious mushrooms. It paired nicely with the abbacchio alla cacciatore/Roman style lamb. The bread was also so fresh. Love the crust. Grazie to our waiter, Enzo, who made our first family dinner in Rome something special. read more

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B food for Rome. C atmosphere D service Average grade is a C. There's much better places to go. read more

Hostaria Romana - Dirtyw even for Rome. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

After a day of exploring Rome, and looking for a bite to eat, our hotel suggested coming to Hostaria Romana. It was a Friday night and we did not have reservations, but we managed to grab a small table located towards the kitchen region. A little hectic and bustling, I did not mind where our table was located, but I think most patrons would have been upset by the lack of view and ambience. All of that aside, our waiter was very kind and engaging. We started our meal with a delicious little complementary tasting of fried rice ball with cheese. I ordered the Amatriciana pasta while my mom ordered the carbonara - two of the "big four" in Rome. The pasta was put cooked perfectly al dente and fresh. And we both thought that they both had great depth and flavor. We weren't super hungry so each of our pasta dishes was the perfect portion and gave us a nice little taste of this restaurant. I would definitely recommend it if you find yourself in the area. read more

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I dined for lunch at Hostaria Romano recently looking for a light lunch. It is interestingly located in an alley and has outdoor seating along with an enclosed building outside of the restaurant which also has an indoor dining area, if that makes any sense. Here in Italy, restaurants in cities maximize all of the space they can. I was promptly seated and orders their Tuesday special pasta e fagioli €12 and added a mixed salad €6. While waiting for the food I noticed several business people lunching and that the restaurant had an upscale look and feel about it. First to arrive was the obligatory bread basket and a large cooked ball of rice and cheese that is an extra. I enjoyed both. Then the salad arrived with fresh greens and sliced cherry tomatoes. Adding a little oil and vinegar for flavor this salad was a quality one. The mixed salads in Italy are excellent and far better than in the USA in general. Then the bowl of soup appeared. While it looked different and tasted different than in the US, I still enjoyed it. This meal was exactly what I was looking for light and refreshing. I liked this restaurant and wished I would have ordered a more traditional meal so I asked for dolce and went with some panna cotta with caramel €6. It arrived a few minutes later and was very good. It was a pleasant and satisfying end to a very nice meal with the table service being prompt and professional. I like Hostaria Romano. It serves very good food in a nice atmosphere with an excellent waitstaff. read more

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We came to Hostaria Romana thanks to a recommendation by a local, who told us this was the place to try real Roman cuisine. We did not have a reservation as we just arrived that day and we came before they were even open. Before open time, a line of people (locals) was already waiting to be seated so that gave us hope. We were three and they were able to sit us outside as they were completely booked inside. The place is not big but cozy and looks nice. I forgot to take more pictures as we had not eaten since our flight landed! Our server was very polite and brought us three complimentary supplì. They were so good!! These little balls of rice with meat and cheese were delicious!!!!! I could eat thousands of them!!! We ordered some prosciutto and mozzarella. The prosciutto melted in your mouth and the mozzarella was super fresh and so tasty!!! We also ordered the bucatini all'amatriciana, carciofi alla Romana (forgot to take a picture), and seafood pasta. Everything was so delicious! Best meal I had in Rome by far! Outstanding!! If you come to Rome, this is the place to try out!! read more

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FIVE STAR ALL THE WAY! Our first night in Roma and my daughter found this restaurant. Our hotel concierge advised that people wait MONTHS for a table but we called and they made an accommodation for us since we wanted just as they opened. The most amazing and authentic Italian service and experience. Truly perfect. My daughter and I had to try so many items to include Caprese, the most delicious cache e Pepe,carbonara, an amazing most delicious and moist chicken dish with roasted and stewed tomatoes, succulent mushrooms, and Tiramisu, Panne Cotta, and gelato! We asked our waiter to suggest the wine and it was AMAZING! read more

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my family ate there last week. food was good but service (Fabio) was very poor. very late to get drinks order, never showed up to see if we needed anything after food was served, had to find him to order another drink at which time he still ignored us, never asked if we wanted dessert. we were able to observe other servers who were very attentive to their tables so the poor service does not seem to be widespread. just beware of Fabio!! read more

The Food is good. The ambiance is great. The service is awesome. The Staff members are friendly and are very attentive to all the customers.

Great family, good food and value. Lotsa locals. Been there 4 times, their veal scalloping is excellent, as are their roasted potatoes.

Went at recommendation of travel agent. Must be just because it has been around forever. If you are visiting Rome go somewhere else. Service was slow and didn't really understand English. Pasta was decent. Main courses were below average at best. Ambiance had cool marker signatures on wall but overall space, cramped and outdated. A skip. read more

Excellent restaurant. Food, service, ambiance are perfect! We went twice in 3 days it was so good! High

The house appetizer platter with a variety of marinated vegetables, meats and cheeses was very good. Excellent service and definitely not a tourist trap. Plenty of locals enjoying their food. I didn't love the veal saltimboca - the meat was tough and chewy. Another diner said she returned three times for the veal, so maybe my piece was just off. read more

It looks like they usually require reservations, but we're able to take us in and seat us immediately. The food was amazing! Best gnocchi i have ever had. The saltimbocca was perfectly cooked, and delicious. And the tiramisu was terrific. It was just the right sweetness, and their portion was generously large. They have a large selection of wines, and the Monepulciano we had was very enjoyable. If you are ever in Rome, I highly rerecommend you enjoy a meal here. read more

Hostaria Romana - Halfway through the yummy saltimbocca and delicious potato wedges. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

A1 experience and food. The carbonara and fettuccini was insane! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE TIRAMISU! Best in the city. We have had a few. Service was excellent and the Ambiance was unusual but fun. read more

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Absolutely delicious food, friendly service and reasonably priced! We had dinner there 2 of our 3 nights in Rome and wish it had been all 3 nights. Everything we had was excellent...carbonara, amatriciana, prosciutto and mozzarella, Roman artichokes, fritto misto, panna cotta and so much more! We tried the vino della casa and it was just fine. We sat outside on one visit and inside on the next. Both were equally charming. We could not have asked for a better Roman dining experience. read more

April is Artichoke season, and we went here to have dinner after our Italian co-worker recommended the place. So of course, we had to try it! He is after all from Italy, so he knows where all the locals go, so when I asked him for recommendations. He booked us a reservation at this place, I knew it was going to be good. Did you know that their servers here clean and cut 250 artichokes a day? Yup. You heard that right. He said they show up early in the morning to do this daunting task. Quite impressive if you ask me. That seems like a lot of work, but they do it! Now that's dedication. He told us that this family-owned business has been here for over 40 years, and they are still up and running. We ordered a bunch of different items including the fried artichoke and Roman artichokes. Rome's artichokes are world-famous and very popular in the Roman cuisine. Unlike other artichokes, they are soft, and more importantly, they have no spine, and are super delicious. We also shared some antipasti and salad, The server gave us some complimentary suppli to try. Supplis are delightful snacks that hail from Roman cuisine. They are crispy treats consisting of a ball of fried risotto. The magic happens when you bite into the center: a gooey, melted mozzarella surprise awaits. For my main dish, I ordered pasta with funghi sauce. Delish! The service was excellent, and our waiter was very attentive. I highly recommend you book a reservation if you decide to come here. They fill up, and it's very popular with the locals. read more

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They were kind enough to accept us without a reservation. House wine was good. Food was authentic and delicious but their portions were relatively small. Ambiance was pleasant. read more

First visited in Sept 2019 ... Dining solo had to reserve a day ahead ... understandable. Very busy with lotsa locals. Pasta was good, had the veal which also was good and was served with roasted potatoes which were Outstanding! Next time I may just have the potatoes! Sept 2021 went back again. Still a good amount of locals dining here, was lucky to get an outdoor table. Amuse bouche of a nice arancini followed by a plate of pasta alla gricia (the guanciale was sublime, wish I could get in the states). Main was a pork with crispy skin and more of their great patate. Hope to get there again this year. Ciao! read more

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This is such a local gem! From the pasta to the meat to the vegetables we got on the side -- all outstanding!

We ordered the oxtail and Osso Bucco dishes, hoping for local specialties. While the oxtail was tender, both tomato sauces for each dish were bland, and the meats lacked flavor. Very disappointing after tasting the intensity of the tomato sauces in Sorrento. We were recommended to this place by Rick Steve's guidebook, and our hotel's, but we would never recommend this to anyone. read more

Good food. Nice for an intimate dinner or large event! We did both! Service was quite good

Excellent! Food, service, atmosphere Will definitely be back!! A must try when in Roma read more

So much better than even the reviews say. Must try the carbonara and the Roman lamb but the appetizers that they bring to the table gratis or the wonderful half bottle wine selections- this is a must hit restaurant. Simple and delicious. Chianti il Grigio was lovely. Wife had the pasta with clamps and she was very happy. I love this restaurant. Make a reservation as it fills up quickly and the second seating is 9:30pm. Absolutely loved this restaurant. Will be back read more

Very good food, service, and atmosphere! My wife and I walked here from our hotel as we were doing some sight seeing and this place did not disappoint. When our server found out it was our first day in Italy, they sent out a variety of dishes, on the house, for us to sample. read more

Hostaria Romana - Bucatini all'amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Fast service, waiter was so nice and fun to chat with. We sat outside with the view of the Pantheon early morning, and the menu was a simple "American" breakfast if that's what you're wanting (eggs and what they call bacon) or traditional croissants. They also had baked goods inside to choose from. read more

Hostaria Romana - Croissants, cappuccino,& fresh orange juice. I forgot to take a picture of the eggs and bacon, but my husband said they were very good too. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Incredibly important to me not to go to tourist traps in huge touristy cities like Rome. This place is the real deal, family owned, business incredible service, and very cool dining rooms where you can actually write your name in marker with a message.. service was so friendly, the food was exquisite and fresh Tiramisu exquisite!! Do not miss!! read more

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Our favorite restaurant during our time in Rome! We've eaten here twice in three days! Their caprese insalata, fried and Roman artichokes, and carbonara are our favorites! Service was friendly and attentive. Do yourself a favor and do not miss eating at Hostaria Romana! My tip for the day is: In Rome you have to ask for the check. I was told they will not just bring the check to you even if you look to be finished eating, because it is considered rude. read more

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Make a reservation and they will feed you and treat you like family. I ordered a glass of wine, soup, shared a spaghetti carbonara, a mixed grill, fresh pineapple for dessert and had a coffee. Keep in mind when we sat down at our table we were given complementary bread, rice croquettes and bean dish with sausage. To say I was full is a bit of an understatement. The service was great, the waiter was warm and friendly and made a big effort to ensure our comfort. He made us laugh and was very patient when we took a while to pick our dinner options. The food was good and served promptly. The prices were great and we laughed about how we spent more for dinner in Austin Texas. read more

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We were two couples for dinner with a reservation at 7:30pm (probably early by Italian standards). But we were seated promptly by a very congenial waiter and hostess. We enjoyed tasty pasta entrees and wine for a very reasonable price. We sat outside along a walkway/alley. That was ok until a street person distracted us and stole a mobile phone that was sitting on the table for literally 10 seconds. It wasn't the restaurant's fault at all. Just be very aware of your possessions and surroundings in a big city. . Otherwise enjoy this restaurant and the beautiful city of Rome. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Hostaria Romana. We dined as a party of 3. The roast chicken with peppers had the chicken falling off the bone with the peppers melting into the sauce. The gnocchi with pomodoro sauce was the lightest and fluffiest gnocchi we've had since arriving in Italian (enjoyed gnocchi 3 times with different sauce preparations). Last dish with the fresh seabass, with sides of spinach and roasted vegetables. The recommended wine was delicious and we've continued to drink it since introduced by our waiter. He was very warm and charming and added to the overall experience. We were fortunate to get a last minute reservation and so worth it! read more

Great Atmosphere and great food. The staff was very accommodating and the menu was fantastic.

Excellent restaurant! One of our best meals in Italy. Did not have a reservation but got to the restaurant at around 6:55 right when they opened, and barely got a table. Definitely go early!! They managed to squeeze us in and we had a great time. A great atmosphere and authentic food. A must go when in Rome!! read more

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We went here on the recommendation of our hotel with friends and everyone in our party enjoyed it. Tasty drinks too.

Excellent food in Rome. We arrived as soon as they opened for lunch and knew we were onto something when there were several other people also waiting in line before the doors even opened. We were given complementary bread and what appeared to be a fried mozzarella ball. Both were very good! The mozzarella ball was a little cold in the center though. For my entree I ordered the lamb and my friend got the caccio e pepe. Her pasta dish was phenomenal and my lamb dish was great as well. Service was efficient and friendly. I'd definitely come back! read more

We had seen Hostaria Romana on two lists of the best trattorias in Rome, and it didn't disappoint. We both had Carciofi Alla Giudia and Bucatini Amatriciana. They were terrific. The Amatriciana here has a less crispy guanciale than we're used to, but it's great. We also saw waiters mixing bowls of Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara that looked pretty amazing. Hostaria Romana is also known for great antipasti (including sardines, breaded onions, salty fried artichokes, sautéed eggplant, a celery/mushroom/baby artichoke salad, potato croquettes, firm ricotta, and sautéed zucchini). We weren't hungry enough for starters when we were there, and the pasta portions are pretty large, but the antipasti looked amazing. It's a bustling restaurant with great service and a really pleasant atmosphere. read more

Hostaria Romana - Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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THIS PLACE IS FOOD-COMMA WORTHY! First tip, make a reservation or arrive there and find a spot. In my expirience, they were already booked, nonetheless we arrived there at 9:30 PM and we luckly found an open spot. So do not worry or stop visiting because they are already booked. Everything is made from scratch. I recommend you to listen to your waitress' recommendations and try everything, specially the Cacio e Pepe, which is the best I had in Rome. The house wine is fine and delicious, highly recommended. The service and eviroment is nice and cool. read more

Outstanding, authentic food in a tucked away location. The employees were welcoming and provided great service. The pasta was delicious.

First thing first: get a reservation. Then enjoy the delicious pasta and meats, served by a waiter with lots of humor. He tricked me by bringing a tiny amount of the food on a big plate and asked me how much parmesan I wanted in it. Too polite to express my shock, he and my wife had a good laugh at my expense. Then the real dish arrived and it was great. We had a very good dinner. read more

Very casual setting. I had the chicken dish which came out with the chicken skin on it. Not accustomed to eating my chicken like that. It was hand boned also. Had to ask for our bill three times, which didn't seem that abnormal in Rome, but elsewhere it is. My wife had the spinach and ricotta ravioli. This was three large pieces with a bland tomato sauce on it. Was not that tasty. read more