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    Il Bocconcino

    4.3 (100 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 12:30 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Squid with broccoli and cheese
    Kemi A.

    We got the mezze maniche o bombolotti "Mancini" con ragù di amatrice (essentially noodles in an herbless tomato-meat sauce), two types of fried rice/meat balls (which came with bright herb sauces), and the broccoli- and ricotta-stuffed squid (a bit overcooked but the tomato sauce was tasty). The bread was rock-hard, but I think that's intentional--it's the kind meant to travel long distances with, I think. According to the menu, Il Bocconcino serves Roman food with minimal influence from other Italian regions. It wasn't the best meal we've had in Italy, but it was a very interesting experience and the people working there were pretty funny.

    Carbonara

    Food was great! Carbonara and charcuterie -excellent. The server was a bit grumpy/annoyed with us when we weren't super fast at ordering.

    Carbonara
    Diane P.

    Wonderful gem nearby the Colosseum. We chose it for lunch and each had a different dish. We were all pleased Carbonara, Ravioli and Lamb. We were quite pleased.

    James L.

    Really wonderful food! Authentic Italian food! They were very accommodating for a party of 8 walk-in. Food came out in a timely manner service was fantastic. He was very polite and knowledgeable!

    Meats/cheeses and white wine
    Lecio D.

    Stopped by for a quick bite. We really just wanted some meats/cheeses and a bottle of wine until it stopped raining. The wine was good (as the rest of Italys wine) and the meat/cheese board was great as well.

    Duck Breast w Wine Sauce
    Ray C.

    Great service and excellent recommendations! The pasta dishes were very tasty! One of the better meals we have had in Rome. The atmosphere is relaxing and the music is great.

    Rib-eye. 300gm.
    Robin S.

    As an American it is hard to judge food from other countries. The bread was phenomenal. Crust on the outside and plush inside. We requested olive oil as it seemed perfect for dipping. We ordered an appetizer of focaccia and prosciutto. Can't go wrong. I was feeling protein starved after a few days of pasta, pizza and gelato to ordered the rib-eye. At 8E/hg it was a good deal. 300grams. Somewhat thin slice. Came with herb butter that could have been more herby. Vegetable and potato side was nice. Steak was medium in some places medium well in others. I'd give it a 3/5. One guest ordered the duck ragu. Other than finding it very salty she thought it was one of the better dishes of our vacation. Other guest ordered ravioli and thought it was fine. Service was great. Interior was warm so we sat outside. Music would have been nice. This restaurant is in sea of restaurants a few blocks from the colosseum. So many choices. Prices were great as it was two blocks away. Also made for a much quieter meal undisturbed by motor vehicle and foot traffic. This restaurant was recommended by our hotel for Romanesque food. Given our overall experience with food on the 3-4 scale I'd say this was par for the neighborhood. Immediate, attentive service and location make it a winner.

    Even the placements are adorable
    Lena C.

    Seriously, the BEST meal we had in Rome. I only wish we could've gone back the next day, because we would've been there! Great service and wine recommendations. We started off with some apps that were fried but in the best way. Fried meatballs and this mozzarella rice stick thingie, omg to die for. We weren't too hungry so we shared an entree to get actually be able to try desserts. We had a guinea fowl ravioli in a wine sauce that was incredible. I wanted that dish to last forever. Until dessert arrived. A panna cotta that was out of this world and this magical roasted pear crumble with a creamed ricotta. Yeas. Smooth perfectly creamed ricotta. We stayed a bit longer and finished our wine only wishing we had found this restaurant a day or two sooner in our trip.

    Outside
    Pat K.

    First lunch after arriving from the airport and train to Rome Terminii station. Took an Uber Black to this place since it's close by to the Colisseum. Restaurant was packed at 2pm but we only waited 15 minutes. Service was excellent but the food was much to be desired. Ordered a 15 Euro pork medallion dish and 10 Euro Amatricani pasta which were both undercooked. Pork was raw inside and the pasta was tough to chew. My GF had a belly and diarrhea from the food. Not a good way to spend time in Rome! Go somewhere else.

    Bucatini
    Sarah V.

    Il Bocconcino is just a few minutes away from the Colosseum and a perfect spot to stop after sight-seeing all day. As with most quality restaurants in Italy, Il Bocconcino closes between lunch and dinner so keep that in mind when planning your trip. The décor is very farmhouse chic and adds to the relaxed atmosphere. We arrived about an hour before closing which was plenty of time but I did feel a little rushed after the kitchen had to remake my dish. I don't remember much else from my meal other than the bucatini and wine. The bucatini was delicious and probably the best red sauce I had while in Italy. The wine, which was local to the area, was terrible (very sulfuric). Overall, the service was friendly, the food was good, and the restaurant was pretty easy to find. I'd recommend stopping by before/after your Colosseum tour out of convenience but it certainly is not worth making a special trip for.

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    10 days ago

    Wife's steak was way over cooked. Pasta came cold. Don't think the server wanted to be there

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    Absolutely delicious!! Best pasta we've had in Europe so far. Service was great as well

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    3 years ago

    We had dinner and breakfast here while visiting Rome. We enjoyed both meals and the service was spot on.

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    Amazing food, great service and amazing ambience. Highly recommend. Not expensive and cold draft beer with delicious wine.

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    With 2 others who speak fluent Italian. Just a scam place. Food was bad, expensive, and had 6€ charged for sitting outside.

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    This food is gas. The servers are really kind, and it feels like your in a nice Roman restaurant!

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    Good local osteria, with good menu. Prices and service good. Would definately go to it again when staying in the area in Rome

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    The prices were right (€67 for three people) the service was excellent and the food the best we have had in Rome!

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    Il Chianti

    4.3(312 reviews)
    1.7 kmCentro Storico
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    We had just finished viewing Fontana di Trevi and were looking for a place to have a late…read morelunch/early dinner. The issue I had was that I was in a super heavy tourist area and all of the restaurants we were walking past had people outside trying to lure us in. I wanted to avoid places like that, however via Yelp I discovered Il Chianti a short walk away. While still I assumed still touristy, the reviews were great and as we approached they weren't trying to lure us in, so we decided to try them out. I take this place is very popular since I noticed a sign instructing diners for form a line as we walked up to the restaurant. However, there was no line to be found and we were seated right away. Curb appeal is lovely, they have a decently-sized outdoor seating area though we opted to sit inside. The interior is a good size and compartmentalized into different rooms. The aesthetics are mostly classic with medium to dark wood tones. The menu contained some Tuscan dishes but also several that were more common outside of the region. We decided to start with two of their apps - a cheese plate and bread with fatty prosciutto, pistachio, and honey. The cheese plate was great, I love cheese and this one delivered - there was a good variety and the plate was paired with a few complements. The bread was great - the combination of the fatty prosciutto with the honey and nuts made for a great experience. There was a small salad in the center of the dish which was a welcome reprieve from the heaviness of the app. For my main I decided to get pasta - the paccheri with tomato sauce and burrata was speaking to me. The dish was great - pasta was cooked well and all of the components were super fresh. I've tried burrata in may settings but rarely in a pasta dish - it worked well and now I'll be seeking it out more often. Service was good - everyone was very friendly and there was a good pace to the rate our dishes came out. Overall, we had a great experience at Il Chianti - in a sea of touristy spots by the Trevi, this stands out as a noteworthy option for a good meal.

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