Food was great, service was very friendly and accomodiating, go early lines are long Seaford was very good along with the pasta dishes. read more

Excellent food and excellent service, the waitress was very attentive and did great recommendations, close to the coliseum but not a tourist trap. Excelente comida y excelente servicio a unos minutos caminando del coliseo romano. read more

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Long story short: AVOID THIS PLACE. Their chef should be banned from the kitchen. We ordered spaghetti with clam and pasta with tomato sauce along with artichoke salad. The spaghetti was so undercooked the first time it was served. I didn't want to embarrass the chef so I almost whispered to the waitress about the issue. She instantly stood back and replied us loudly: "it is the way Italian cooks." Well I am a cook myself and I am fully aware of what human beings should enjoy eating. I'm pretty sure that they are using supermarket spaghetti (their spaghetti was lack of the scent of wheat and the texture of handmade spaghetti). Then the funnier thing came up. One of their elder waitress told us that their chef could do something to our dishes (while I was ready the negative reviews on Yelp). Based on the negative reviews on their abrasive service, I was first worried that they might spit on our dishes. Then once our dishes were served again, I found that it was exactly the same dish but only reheated. Obviously, the chef doesn't understand/doesn't care about how to properly cook spaghetti. Reheating undercooked spaghetti will not increase the doneness. It only makes the uncooked core stiffer and dryer, which will actually make it taste worse. The only way is to RECOOK ANOTHER DISH!! Well I feel I'm not obligated to teach the chef how to cook. However, I believe that I am responsible for telling anyone who really enjoys food, what an overrated restaurant looks like. read more

I Clementini - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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This place came recommended from a friend and I really wanted it to be better. Service and food were both ok. We ordered calamari to start and for the price the portion was ridiculous. There were maybe 8 calamari. Pasta tasted ok but we've certainly had better while visiting. Probably wouldn't come back. Your money is better spent elsewhere. read more

Wow! Best meal in Italy so far! This restaurant is three blocks off the main tourist area by the Colosseum. We went for the Cacio Pepe - and it was to die for! The Caprese Salad was the cheese cloud of my dreams and changed my life. Clean toilette as well - a benefit to any outdoor meal comprising of multiple aperol spritz! read more

I Clementini - Caprese - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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We had good hopes for this restaurant as it had good reviews in the past. The rooftop ambience is great. However, the service was really lacking. Our order didn't come out for 30+ minutes and was missing one dish. Food was ok. We had to repeatedly ask for bread and water. Waiter lacked customer service. I'd try a different rooftop restaurant in Rome. read more

Oh come on how is this place being recommended?? The amatriciana was weak. Undercooked. Most of the rest of the food was too salty. I've had way better elsewhere. Never coming back here. read more

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The service was amazing! And the food was delicious i highly recommend the tacos. And the Ambiance made me feel very safe, warm, and fuzzy.

Food was all very tasty. Very casual environment , close to colosseum Came here when they opened at 7, they got full pretty quickly and steady flow of customers. Mostly locals I think, majority spoke Italian. Service was attentive, everyone was very friendly. Payment. We paid at registered since we saw others do same. What was strange or maybe I had not experienced yet was 2 things 1) When I charged with a card , I had to select US dollar with a fee or Euro. I had not seen that at other restaurants. 2) I she mentioned I can leave a tip too. -- this was just different. read more

Food: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars We just happened to stumble across this little gem and it turned out to be one of our favorite places while visiting Rome! The restaurant is small and sits maybe a dozen people at most, so be sure to come early to snag a seat if you can. Our server was incredibly friendly and spoke English which helped us immensely as our Italian wasn't great. Their house made bread is rustic with a beautiful hard crust and soft middle with delicate air pockets laced throughout. It sopped up all sauces without falling apart or turning to mush too soon. The bruschetta was simple... A slice of their rustic bread, toasted. Topped with the freshest vine ripened tomatoes and a full body olive oil. This was a reminder that far too often, we try to complicate dishes in the States when all you really need are fresh high quality ingredients. My pasta was the star of the meal... The hand made pasta was cooked al dente and tossed in a warm tomato cream sauce with Roman-style braised chicken. It was such a comforting dish that made you feel whole. If you can, definitely try to find some time to stop by. You won't be disappointed! read more

I Clementini - Bruschetta - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Nice ambience on the roof but that's about it. Bad service. Had to ask for our damn bread and water 3x before actually getting it. Waiters act like they're mad that I'm ordering the food. Readjust your attitude if u want a tip little guy. Food was pretty good but took like 30 minutes to come out. Portioning was kinda small. Save your time and do not come here read more

Delicious food. We had incredible fried cheese, apple, zucchini + flowers as well as artichoke for appetizers, various pasta dishes for our main, and the most incredible chocolate lava cake + tiramisu for dessert. The service was impeccable. The ambiance was great, there is a cute patio in the back where they can open the awning. Thank you for such a memorable last meal in beautiful Roma! read more

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Excellent food and friendly, personal, service. Our hostess Adriana was particularly friendly and fun. Add in ambiance and a superb view of the Colosseum. What more could you want? read more

I Clementini - Front of Hosteria I Clementini restaurant - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Fresh, authentic food. Family-friendly atmosphere just blocks from the Colosseum. What's not to like? I rarely give 5 stars, but I Clementini delivers the complete Italian trattoria experience. Nothing fancy, just fresh, delicious Roman classics served with a smile. Our party of 7 tried many dishes, and all were outstanding. Fresh, fresh tomatoes on the bruschetta and caprese salad. The calamari fried delicately so you can taste the sea. The cold meat platter was high quality and the fried zucchini flower a surprise hit for the table. Entrees were good, although they were out of most seafood dishes by the time we arrived. Veal and lamb dishes both good, but the pasta dishes were the stars. Cace et pepi out of this world. Creamy, spicy and al dente. The stuffed meat pasta was the best ravioli we ever tasted. The service was delightful. They got busy all at once and told us we might have a longer wait for food. The servers were so friendly and engaging that the wait didn't bother us. We had a wonderful evening. read more

Rome is filled with a whole lot of pasta and cheese. One can only eat so much pasta before you get bored of it. Yes, I know it sounds crazy! Luckily, we found I Clementini using Yelp and we were pretty happy we did. The restaurant is not too far from the Colosseum and walking distance from Monti. We were expecting a touristy place, but it seemed the opposite. The waitress was very welcoming when we arrived. I noticed it was locals eating instead. The menu had a good selection. Since it was already late, we opted for entrees and drinks. The husband ordered their lamb chops and I got their seared tuna. The lamb chops were delicious! The seared tuna was even better. Normally, I don't like seared tuna, but their dish had a lot of flavor. Both dishes were a welcomed break to pasta. Great place to eat at or in the area. I would definitely go back. read more

When In Rome! After a log walk around the Colosseum and surrounding sites we were famished and in need of good nourishment...i had been spying different places in Rome but it had been difficult as we were there on 12/24-12/27, so some places were not open...there are Roman traditions of feasting Christmas eve on prefixed menus, also a huge lunch out on Christmas day....alot of "corporates" is what we found and they were sufficient but I was on a foodie mission, i wanted local and neighborhood.... We found it, in a neighborhood south of the Colosseum about a 5 min walk...make a reservation this place seats about 35 tops and doesnt look like much entering but we were in for a treat. Service was excellent food on point...ambience is awesome small neighborhood feel... Food highlights Appetizer of octopus and the burrata with balsamic bacon and tomato Pasta - mind you real fresh made pasta Carbonara was the best i had, bolognese right with it and the ravioli with hazelnuts was sublime.... We desserted with limoncello, 7 shots as the server cheered with us on the house...and met with the chef on our way out as they close in the afternoon, what a way to end our dining in Rome. What an experience, check it out When In Rome Eat local support local live local JC read more

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I do not give 5 star ratings often, but I Clementini had spectacular service - very entertaining - and deserves a high rating. The location is excellent for a post-dinner stole around the Colosseum. Atmosphere - nothing special. Small place, but don't let the store front look dissuade you. The small area in front almost made us keep walking because it looked like they could not fit a group of 5. But, we asked for a table and were taken into the back main dining area that had plenty of space. Food - very good. From the appetizers - zucchini flowers, bruschetta and mozzarella with bacon. All were excellent. First course - zucchini with mozzarella, tuna, ravioli, carbonara, and baked zucchini Parmesan. One of us had a secundi of pork fillet. All of the first course dishes were fabulous. The pork was a little over cooked. However, it sat on a bed of carrot purée that was nearly frothed into the consistency of whipped cream. It was very, very good. Dessert - homemade coffee ice cream, lemon tart and Millefeuille. All desserts were magnificent. Service - our server was amazing. Super friendly and made lots of suggestions. We spent a couple of hours working through our courses and had a wonderful time. I would have given 4 stars for the restaurant, bit our server put I Clementini over the top to a 5 star rating. Overall - HIGHLY recommend. Spend the time, relax and have a superb meal. read more

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We came here after our original dining choice was closed due to the August 2 week holiday. The reviews looked to be positive on Yelp so we thought this would be a better meal than our not-so-good lunch earlier. My star count reveals this was not the case. We were sat in a back room that was open air to the roof which provided at least some circulation because there was no A/C. Our service was strange. She didn't come over for about 15 minutes after we sat down and when she did she said she'd be right back because she had 2 tables before us. Ok....so we can't even get drinks? She eventually came back and we ordered a bottle of wine. Once she delivered the wine we were ready to order but again, she said she had requests from tables before us that she needed to do before taking our order. Ok.....so she finally takes our order. I ordered the filet-medium and my husband the veal saltimbucca. She then asked why we didn't want any sides (which are extra), which I found to be odd. I thought maybe a caprese salad would be good to share so I ordered that for us as well. Food came all at once and was hard to fit on the small table. The caprese salad was not that good and needed a lot of balsamic, which I added. The tomatoes were rather mushy too. The veal was really tasty but way,way too salty for my liking. My husband enjoyed it though. The filet was cooked appropriately, however, it was unseasoned or not seasoned enough. I would have enjoyed some type of seasoning and perhaps even a sauce or glaze (balsamic reduction comes to mind). We never saw our server again until it was time for the check. I found prices to be high for what we received. Bottom line, I did not enjoy the meal here and I would not recommend dining here if you are in Rome. read more

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Fantastic service, however the food was underwhelming and expensive compared to other locations we've eaten. Had the artichoke, octopus, and two unmemorable pasta dishes. read more

We had a lovely Roman meal at this charming Osteria. We started our meal with a fried zucchini blossom stuffed with cheese and anchovy. It was lightly fried and gently stuffed. We also had the grilled octopus presented on a piece of grilled housemade bread and covered with a light Tomato sauce. Both were delicious! For our main courses we had a light tomato and pepper based pasta with chicken, a Carbonara-ish pasta with bacon and Parmesan cheese, and a delicious squid stuffed with spicy chicory. For dessert we enjoyed the beautiful lemon tart with meringue and the special cake with pastry cream and fresh fruit. The portion sizes were perfect, the food was carefully prepared and the service was excellent. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Absolutely outstanding! In a neighborhood that offers lots of choices, this spot brings the real joy of Italian food to your plate. Seasonal, flavor forward with great staff! Don't miss it! read more

I had my best Italian food experience here! If you're looking for traditional Roman food, this is the place! Everything I had, was phenomenal. I ordered the fresh mussels pasta, fresh fish prepared the Roman way, and mango cheese cake. The seafood pasta was very fresh, with handmade pasta (makes such a difference), and a sauce that was light and so flavorful- I was scraping at the plate for every bit. The fresh fish prepared the Roman way, was presented to us immediately once it was cooked, the fish in its entirety, after which the waiter proceeded to clean off the skin and bones, and then pour a light flavorful sauce on top. This dish tasted so fresh and the sauce was also so tasty, I soaked it all up with the bread provided. The cheesecake was amazing, and light and just the right amount of mango flavor. On another note, service was great, our severs were so passionate about the traditional Roman cuisine, that they had a lot to say about the food. We had good timely service. Towards the end, it got a bit slower but we knew that to be the norm in Italian culture, to give people the time to eat their meals and chat. read more

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Excellent food, service, and scenery. Waitress was knowledgeable, funny, and very helpful. We'll be back tomorrow. read more

Excellent veal scallopini-locals eat here. Nothing fancy to look at, but outstanding!

First off I want to say the service was excellent. The appetizers were so fresh, loved the bruschetta. The pasta was cooked perfectly and sauces were very authentic. The portions were small so order some extra apps. Prices were good and I would definitely come back! read more

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This place is truly amazing. The carbonara dish is the best dish I have had in all of my travels -- ever. Literally my favorite dish in the world. Incredible-- every. Single. Bite. The staff is very friendly, wonderful service. Enjoyed a quiet dinner with family. So close to the sites of Rome but feels like a hidden gem. Go here, you won't regret it read more

Never got to try the food. This was just weird....and extremely rude. We saw the great reviews on Yelp and wandered over since it's just across the street from our hotel. The place is small with a glass door entry. We went to open the door but it was locked and would not open. There were at least 6 parties eating inside with at least 2 waiters in eyesight. We waited a moment or two but received no acknowledgement at all. Ok. Double checked the hours on yelp and it said they were open for another 4 hours. I lightly tap on the door to get a acknowledgement. I stood there for a long, awkward couple of minutes as they looked at me repeatedly and yet gave me no sign that they were closed, or really anything at all. After about 5 minutes of just being ignored we finally gave up. What the hell was that? Rude as hell is what is was. 1 star. read more

We went for dinner after touring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum, since it's pretty close by. We were able to get reservations on a pretty short notice, which was fortunate. They started us off with an aperitif made with apricot and sparkling wine, which was delicious. We ordered calamari with shrimp, which was tasty, though the shrimp were really small. Along with that, we got caprese salad, which was simple but fresh. For main dishes, we chose a rigatoni dish with red sauce and veal saltimbocca, both of which were also delicious. We opted out of dessert, since we were planning on getting gelato afterwards. Everything went pretty well until the bill came and our waiter asked to have tip placed on the card. It was kind of a strange moment since you don't typically tip in Italy. That put kind of a damper on the experience read more

Some of the best pasta I've ever had! Please call ahead and make a reservation , but if they're not full, they will take walk ins. I LOVED the stuff ricotta cheese balls , they are to die for. My dish was absolutely amazing. The pasta cacio e pepe had the perfect sauce to it and I still miss this dish once in a while. My husband had the same thing with ham and it the ham was out of This world. If you're in the area or visiting the coliseum, do yourself a favor and eat here. They speak English as well and are genuinely nice. read more

I Clementini - Fried Ricotta cheese balls - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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We tried this place based on the reviews it got from Yelp. My husband and I were both not too impressed at all with the food. The service was alright, better than most places we went to but that was about it. The food was just mediocre sad to say read more

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Now you know, you can NOT fully experience Rome without having a bowl of delicious and fresh pasta. Cacio e Pepe is a ROMAN favorite! When I took that first bite, I went to a cheesy and heavenly place. Wow. I was transported somewhere miraculous! Absolutely incredible! I will definitely come back to this place when I visit Rome. The service was so great, the place is intimate and perfect for solo dining or with loved ones. read more

I Clementini - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

DELICIOUS ASS FOOD GOT THE SEAFOOD SPECIAL...AH-MAZING ate every drop of the leftover broth with their homemade bread... if you are looking for a foodgasm go here! And their watermelon pulp with Prosecco -- BEAUTIFUL. Yes yes yes read more

Walked over after the coliseum, totally worth the short walk. It was delicious! Everything was good, the amatraciana and Grecia were very good and the fresh gnocchi were pillowy soft. You can tell fresh ingredients are used. Staff was friendly and accommodating of the language barrier. Highly recommend. Don't forget to check the lunch special. read more

This was our first eating experience in Rome and it certainly didn't disappoint. Located just down the road from our apartment, and a stones throw from the Colosseum, I was initially worried of falling into the tourist trap of over priced, poor quality food. However, I Clementini proved it is possible to get great food without going too far off the tourist trail. In fairness, we were recommended this place by our host, so we had a good feeling before we arrived. It's a fairly small restaurant with only a handful of tables but we grabbed a corner spot and they accommodated our little one by dusting off a highchair. The waitresses spoke little English, and my Italian is fairly non-existent but we found out the specials and ordered a bottle of house wine. Bread was brought to the table but to be honest, I found it a little stale and unappetising. We started with a selection of antipasti - Mozarella and tomato salad with proscuito, deep fried artichokes which are in season at the moment, and bruschetta. All were delicious. For main course I went for the carbonara as everyone insisted it was the go-to dish in Rome. It didn't disappoint - al dente to the point of undercooked, fresh sauce that was like nothing I've ever tasted on an equivalent 'British' carbonara and salty bacon. It was a fantastic dish. My partner went for the gnocchi which was another special and thoroughly enjoyed it, and my little boy tried and enjoyed all the dishes. The waitresses were great with my little one, picking him up and playing with him when he was getting bored and we were still eating. A great first dining experience in Rome. read more

I Clementini - Antipasti - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Very cute, quaint lunch spot we found thanks to Yelp! We sat in the interior patio section which was quiet and so romantic. We enjoyed lemon spritzers and appreciated the warm customer service! Our favorite items were the seafood taco- the grilled octopus was perfection! We also enjoyed the sea bass and pasta dish. read more

Recommended by the owner of the apartment we are renting near the Colosseum as a place he goes with friends and family for authentic Roman cooking, this place is located in a lovely area that has a number of other shops, restaurants and gelatto places in the area. It was our first night in town, after a long flight from the West Coast. It is recommended you call ahead for a reservation though when we gott there close to 8 pm they were able to get us a table in the back room, which was great as we had locals eating around us as well (always a good sign). For drinks I ordered the 750 ml of the lowest priced wine, which was 12 Euros, and it was delicious, and it was the red wine, they have a white wine at the same price. Had the house mixed salad and it was incredibly fresh and had a nice mix of arugala, I believe - we just dressed it with the olive oil and balsalmic at the table. I also had the squash blossom stuffed with mozzarella and anchovy (but a tiny bit on that last one), wrapped in dough and fried - that was interesting but I would probably skip. We had 4 people at the table so tried a number of dishes. The pasta with sausage was great (all the pasta was al dente, nothing overcooked) and I had the pasta with clams, olive oil, garlic and herbs - I found it a bit salty but delicious and the clams were amazing fresh. I also had the grilled veggie plate - the grilled eggplant and peppers were delicious but in the future I would go with the mixed salad - costs a bit less and more refreshing. Oh, we also had an order of the brochette - tomatoes were fresh and it was light and delicious - a great addition to the mixed salad, for the meal - I think Italians may eat this towards the end of the meal but the owners adjust for American practices, I believe, and you can get it first and yes, they do have menus that show the names of the dishes in English. Finally, just a friendly place, wonderful staff and a lively atmosphere though like I said, if you can call ahead and make a reservation - they can take a reservation in English - once again, my first dinner in town on this current trip to Rome - decent food and great location and pleasant staff makes for a winning combination. Good place to ease yourself into the local dining scene and the locals also go here to eat. read more

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We stopped by I Clementini for a late-night dinner on our trip to Rome thanks to other Yelp reviews. We ordered the spinach and ricotta ravioli and the calamari. Both were good and fresh. We also had a bellini and a half-bottle of vino della casa bianco (white house wine), which were good although a little expensive. The restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street (at least, it was quiet when we went) and the service was excellent. There was a clear language barrier but they appreciated us trying to speak a little Italian and we appreciated them speaking (much better) English. We would definitely recommend a stop here. read more

I Clementini - Ricotta and spinach ravioli - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Don't pass this one by! The space is small and unassuming but if you're looking for expertly prepared local food and attentive service, this is the place! Our server spoke English very well and was friendly and patient despite our inadequate Italian. Everything was super fresh and elegantly presented. This was one of the more memorable meals we enjoyed in Rome and in fact, one of the best during our 3 week visit to Italy. read more

I Clementini - Stuffed squid - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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This little gem was so good I ate there twice suing my one week stay in Rome. Despite being an American tourist, the woman who appears to own the place was very friendly. She spoke fluent English and Spanish...and possibly German. This place has a mixture of Italian classics and modern dishes for very reasonable prices. Our party of three ate lots of food and drank two bottles of wine for only €120. For appetizers I got the stuffed zucchini flower, my fiancé got the mozzarella bufelata with crispy pancetta soaked in balsamic vinegar, and our friend got bruschetta. The "Fiori Ricotta" was fluffy and creamy with a hint of salt. The bruschetta was of course made with fresh tomatoes, an the pancetta was by far the best dish. I'd never thought of having bacon with balsamic vinegar but it was a great combination. For the pasta dishes, I got the pappardelle bolognese di polpo, which is egg noodles in a cheese sauce with octopus slices. My fiancé got the cacio e pepe and our friend got stuffed ravioli. The pappardelle was of course house made pasta and the ingredients fresh and flavorful. The cacio e pepe was al dente (firm to the bite...as it should be) and had just the right amount of olive oil to give it a buttery flavor without being too oily. I also had a small bite of the ravioli and it was creamy and delicious. Not your dried out pre-made frozen ravioli you find in the states. For the second course, I got the melenzane parmigiana (eggplant Parmesan) and my fiancé got the veal saltimbocca. The eggplant was so good I had to have it again before I left, which is why I ate here twice. It is served in a small clay pot boiling in olive oil with bread crumbs and tons of delicious cheese (see picture). The saltimbocca was also worth a second try on our return visit. I also tried the grilled calamari in arugula pesto (see picture). It was a light and flavorful dish, perfect as a precourse to more lovely melenzane parmigiana. Lastly, I would suggest asking for a wine to suit your taste. The wine list seemed to be outdated as every time I asked for a certain bottle they offered something else instead. All were great suggestions. I will definitely come back to this gem when I return to Rome. read more

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We ordered an appetizer of fried mixed something and they all tasted either bland or salty. We ordered the zucchini florets with cheese and anchovies - bland and no anchovies!! We ordered spaghetti vongole - too salty and just too briny. The pasta got lost and just over powered by the clam brine. We also ordered the Parmesan and pepper fresh pasta which was just too salty. If you like aged Parmesan maybe you will appreciate this dish. It looked great, it just didn't suit our taste. Finally we ordered the tuna encrusted in pistachio because everyone raves about it. It would have been good but the tuna was over cooked. We wanted to order a prosciutto dish but they didn't have any that night so the waiter recommended a steak and recommended rare, we said sure why not. The steak arrived cooked medium and unseasoned. Is this normal? Or maybe all the salty food build up to this one dish but made this take bland. The steak was fatty and tough as leather. We couldn't eat it. I'm glad we tried something new but I wish it had lived up to the reviews most of the reviewers left. I don't typically grade poorly because I usually do a lot of searching before dining anywhere. Let's hope you have better luck than us. read more

I Clementini - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM