Up until main dishes, all food was really good, tasty and pretty. But main dishes were meh.

One of my favorite restaurants from my 2022 trip to Rome. When I was a kid being forced to eat chicken thighs for every meal, I always imagined becoming very rich and eating only the most tender, "filet" part of the chicken thigh. Incredibly, at Idylio by Apreda, they deconstruct the chicken such that you can eat the thigh filet, as well as many other parts. This restaurant blends contemporary Asian flavors with Italian and is a worthy departure from what otherwise would be a lot of pasta. read more

My husband & I traveled to Rome and wanted to go to a Michelin star restaurant and this has been our favorite so far. The service was spectacular, we loved the vibes, and we enjoyed every single dish (which isn't common for us with these experiences). We chose the Iconic signature dinner and did most of what the server recommended with some adjustments. They also brought out several surprise dishes, which were all delightful! At the end of our meal the chef came out to greet each table individually which was a nice touch. Would absolutely recommend this place. read more

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Frankly, at €160 per head plus extras this place falls extremely short. My primary grievance is that the service is glacially slow and disappointing. We did not see our first course until 85 minutes after we sat down. I dined with a young person so this was abusive. In contrast, tables seated after us were 2 courses in before we got our first one. Unexplainable! We pointed out the slow service. They couldn't care less. Wine service was about 75% correct. Not ideal in a Michelin 1 Star. The food was very hit or miss. We had 3 dishes that simply were poor and bordering on inedible. That is half the menu! Again they shrugged at our feedback. Lastly, the portion size is troubling. For example, 5 pieces of macaroni or a spoonful of angel hair. See pictures. I suspect they live off the Michelin star and focus on tourists who they know will never return. A terrible way to spend 3.5 hours and $800 in Rome. Avoid at all costs! read more

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tldr : phenomenal experience with sharp nuanced flavors Wonderful dinner experience at idylio. We did the signature tasting menu with highlights being the scallop with broth, risotto, and buffalo mozzarella desert. The interior is beautiful and immaculately decorated harkening to a scene out of Skyfall. I honestly felt like a Bond villain in Macau. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Each dish was full of complexity and nuance allowing individual ingredients to sing while still creating harmony. Would come back again! read more

I'm a lover of all food, both luxury experiences like Idylio and cheap eats like the pasta shops all around Rome. Unfortunately Idylio was a bit of a mixed bag for us. My expectations coming in were high of course, given that this was a Michelin restaurant and that I had spent the past 3 days exploring Rome and enjoying the amazing, extremely inexpensive food. I was excited to see what a fine dining experience would be like. We had the "Iconic Signature" menu for €120 along with a 3-wine flight each for €40. I was very happy with the number of courses. Beyond the 6 courses listed on the menu, there were several complimentary bites in the amuse bouche, bread, palette cleanser, and dessert. We were stuffed when we left the restaurant. Our favorite courses were the breaded sea scallops and the ravioli in tuna broth. The sea scallop was tender and sweet on the inside while the panko breading was nice as crisp. The ravioli was perfectly cooked and the broth it was served in was delicious. I'd also like to give a special shoutout to the sommelier, who picked an excellent selection of wines for us, the highlight of which was a Fifty/Fifty (white blend with half white grape and half red grape without the skin). Beyond those two dishes and wine, the rest failed to significantly impress us and some dishes were downright unappetizing. The Cacio e Pepe Risotto was way too heavy, like a cheese sauce porridge, with mostly cheese. The rich, heavy Cacio sauce makes sense for a long noodles (lower surface area to volume) but when mixed with rice in a risotto it was way too overpowering. The "Two Cultures" roast chicken was a whole roast chicken glazed in a teriyaki sauce carved tableside. The carving was fun to watch, but I really expected more than what basically amounted to an "elevated" teriyaki chicken for the main course of a €120 meal. The service was smooth and efficient. In most cases it was just fine, but there were some instances where the servers were much too quick in clearing our table. We absolutely loved the seasoned whipped butter served with their bread course, but they quickly cleared it away to make room for the next course before we even had time to stop them. A simple "May I?" would have done wonders in several similar situations. I think next time I visit Rome (or elsewhere in Italy) I'll stick with the €10 spots. Those have never disappointed me! read more

The sensations of Italian dishes blended with a touch of Asian flavors is exceptional. Chef Francesco has taken his life experience and brought them to life in his restaurant. Every dish had familiar flavors with a twist that worked well throughout the meal. Exceptional service and an extensive wine list complement the meal. Fine dining in Rome! Bellissimo. read more

We had our Anniversary dinner here, and it was everything we hoped it could be. It was sparsely populated when we came (shortly before Christmas 2021), but due to Omicron, crowds are light everywhere in Rome these days. Regardless, they sat us at a beautiful table and service was excellent. The sommelier was friendly and helpful - educational and willing to correct me, but still very interested in making sure I was happy with my selection. I was! As a note, I loved both Risotto and the chicken - yes the risotto is strong, but that's how it's supposed to taste. read more

Amazing experience. One of the best Michelin stars I've been too. Service from Anna was excellent and food was amazing . Mixture of Italian, Indian and Japanese kitchen . read more

Our tasting menu was delicious and creative but still distinctive as food. (The other Michelin star restaurant in Rome with a tasting menu and a view missed its target as the emphasis was not on food but precious presentation including a special "fork." You may skip that experience as it does not come close to the full experience you will find at Idylio.) The wait staff and sommelier were very professional and friendly...they enjoy their jobs obviously. You will have a wonderful meal in a lovely setting with fine flavors and value for a Michelin star restaurant. Wish the chef would decide to open a similar restaurant in Northern California. He would quickly be enriched with compliments and wealth. read more

Staff is nice. Food is quite expensive at lunch. Small wine pours but quality is good. Not many people on Thursday afternoon. Overall I'd save your money and go to Divinity for dinner instead. read more

It was good though honestly felt like they were trying to be fancier than was necessary, especially with some of the more interesting plate choices. Service was top notch and they gave great consideration to my wife's pregnancy in regards to the food we ordered. Cod mousse, even at a Michelin star restaurant, still takes some getting used to. read more

My family eats high and low - as long as it's tasty. This Marriott Autograph collection hotel is now home to Francesco Apreda, a world traveled chef who brings his interpretations to The Pantheon Hotel in Rome around the corner from its namesake, the magnificent Pantheon of Rome. The tasting menu is at once iconoclastic and respectful. One can also order a la carte from the tasting menu. Examples from tonight's tasting menu: Plankton gelee in the best rich umami vegetable broth I have tasted with bits of toothsome vegetables. Black cod sous vide is accompanied by a fish knife that may just be high camp b/c the sous vide fish is rich, velvety and can be eaten with a spoon--it's skin transformed into a buttery rich cloak. The portions are perfectly portioned -- I only ever want a few bites and I am on to the next dish. Idylio does that very well. My son loved the pigeon breast -- I passed on that - just have never been much for the bird. The staff are delightful, efficient, swift, attentive, etc. the wine accompaniments were spot on calls by Alessandro. A great place to experience experimental cuisine in Rome - a city that has absorbed the cultures of so many of the world's great and most influential cultures and here it is that this open-minded, expertly trained Chef , who is pulling all the worlds together with his read more

Our experience at Idylio was mixed. The service was excellent, the ambience was lovely, and some of the dishes on the tasting menu and an unexpected little amuse bouche were both fun and tasty. But, overall the food was disappointing. Most of the meal was simply much too oversalted. The duck was tough and not particularly flavorful. At this price point and with its Michelin star I expected the food to be MUCH better than it was. read more

A must go if you are in Rome! The staffs are nice and the food is Amazing!!! The chef came out and talk to us many times, it was a nice personal touch. The food is definitely unforgettable! read more

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For the price this place leaves a lot to be desired. The menu was honestly just not the most creative or interesting and didn't come through in the ways I expected out of a Michelin star. The service was awful, the waitstaff stood over us the whole meal and watched us eat, and were overly quick to clear the table. The room is a little over the top and the music was absolutely terrible, jazz covers of creep and enter sandman??? Super off putting. I've had 10x better meals with better dining room vibes at Michelin guide restaurants for half the price, wouldn't recommend coming here honestly. read more