Amazing dinner. Recommended to us and with very good reason. The Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara were both fantastic. If we get back to Roma this will be a "non negotiable" for dinner. Highly recommend! read more

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Located just outside the historic city center near Piazza Navona (one of the busiest and most touristic zones in Rome), Il Corallo is a classic Roman pizzeria/trattoria with a slightly more polished exterior that hints at its popularity. Inside, the space is larger and more bustling than your typical small trattoria, with tightly packed tables and a lively dining room with old-fashioned stone walls and a rustic fireplace. The vibe is energetic and social: perfect for groups or a casual dinner with a bit of atmosphere. The menu is extensive, with pizzas, pastas, antipasti, and large-format appetizers, and there's also a long menu of daily specials that feature some more adventurous dishes (trippa alla romana, anyone?). The specials menu is in Italian, but our server was more than happy to clarify anything for us. Three of us opted for their pizzas, all of which seem to be the Romano style of a thinner and crispier crust (as compared to the Napoletano style of a thicker, fluffier crust). The Diavola (€9) is a simple pizza topped with a thin layer of cheese and savory pepperoni; the Margherita (€8) is your classic thin-crust strewn with fresh mozzarella, herbaceous basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Lastly, my Broccoli e Salsiccia Pizza (€12) was a bit more "out there", with mozzarella, roasted broccoli rabe, and herbed sausage on a white base. I appreciated the novel flavor combination, but found the pizza overly greasy. Two members of our party tried their pasta options; the Spaghetti all'Amatriciana (€12) is al dente spaghetti with a bright, acidic tomato sauce, crispy bacon, and tangy Parmesan. The Cacio e Pepe (€12) is tonnarelli (egg pasta) served in a creamy, cheesy sauce with freshly ground black pepper, and Il Corallo's version comes in a delightful nest of crispy Parmesan. Il Corrallo falls into the affordable price range, offering solid value for a sit-down meal in central Rome. It's slightly off-the-beaten path but still just steps away from some of Rome's most famous destinations, serving up delicious food with friendly service; a definite recommendation if you're in the area! read more

Il Corallo - Broccoli e Salsiccia Pizza (€12) - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Excellent food. Service was typical Roman service. Cacio e Pepe in the cheese bowl was excellent. The cheese flavor really came out.

First time here and it wasn't a great experience. We ordered the steak and it was probably the worst I've had. The mushroom pasta was greasy and lacked flavor. It was supposed to have garlic but there was none to be found. The carbonara was really salty but definitely the better of all the dishes we ordered. I guess if you're hungry and can't get a table anywhere else, come here and stick to the appetizers or maybe go for pizza. Don't expect anything special when it comes to service either. read more

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This restaurant was rated well and we've been having only so-so food so I was stoked to try it! Very convenient location. It does have the typical Rome alleyway with people smoking and cars going by. We started with the garlic bruschetta and burrata focaccia. The burrata focaccia was absolutely delicious, and the bruschetta was fairly good but ultimately just toasted bread with raw garlic and olive oil. I ordered the spinach ricotta ravioli as my main, and it was good but not anything that blew me away. Other members of my family got the fettuccine with Gorgonzola and walnuts and the pizza with salmon, both of which were pretty darn good. The service was great but the water could have been colder when it first came out. The wine was also good but not amazing. Decently priced. Would eat there again! read more

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Had an amazing meal here. Very friendly service. We stumbled upon this spot and I'm glad we did. Beautiful decor. Great tasting food. read more

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Stopped in for pizza and beer with my spouse on a whim at 2pm in the afternoon. Pizza was good - but that's been true about almost everyplace we have gone in Rome. Service was . . . disinterested. The server acted like we were a distraction or putting them out in some way. Very off putting attitude. Too many great restaurants in Rome to waste time on one that doesn't value good service. read more

This was recommended from a tour guide and the front desk also gave an ok but it unfortunately fell short. Cacio e Pepe - over sauced with cheese as the pasta was drowning and the balance of pepper to cheese was not proportional as this signature dish of Roma was a big disappointment. Funghi Fettucine- the mushrooms were lackluster and the pasta was not al dente, as it was very poor representation of the local ingredients. The outdoor setting for Corallo is nice and the service was quick but the 2 dishes were unfortunately a poor start to the trip. read more

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My goodness!! AMAZING food and service. We came in just for a midday snack and prosecco. The steam clam appetizer was so big. I couldn't even finish. It was absolutely delicious. My husband had the fried fish. Very generous portions. We of course made room for some crème brûlée and it was perfect in every way. The atmosphere is delightful in here and the staff is very pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Il Corallo - Yummy clams - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Larger portions, lower quality. Didn't care for it. Service is mediocre - we were not even checked on for more water or wine.

We stopped by here for our last dinner in Italy. Ordered carbonara and mushrooms pizza! Oh my goodness! Our stomachs were full, but couldn't stop eating! This place gets packed also. Very cozy ambiance also! read more

Not good anymore. Highly recommend going other places. Truffle Pizza not good... use to be great and staff is rude. RIP OFF. Check prices waiter showed me menu. Went in to pay a different pricing. read more

I was veryyyyyy disappointed. My first meal in a Italy and I didn't like it the pasta tasted undercooked and salty. No one liked their food in the group. I wouldn't come back. Plenty of seating, free bread (which was hard and cold), bottled water (have to pay), and nice waiters. read more

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Great food! Kind of touristy! Wont disappoint! We liked the bread! Pizza was great! Clams and mussels appetizer is a must

Great location, close to piazza navona and to multiple bars and restaurants. Good ambiance, service was also good. I had a pizza. Nice and thin with a crispy edge. Fresh mushrooms, savory sausage and great tomato sauce. Ate the whole thing, paired up with a cold moretti beer . If you like this review don't forget to click on any of the CFU buttons. read more

Il Corallo - Pizza boscaiola - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Went here for lunch, got a bruschetta and the cacio e pepe in a parmesan bowl! Both were very good. The girl serving us was nice as well. read more

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Great hidden restaurant, first time we tried to enter it was close to 2pm they were closing, came back at 7pm and restaurant had no lines. After dinner there was easily a hefty waiting line. Food was relly good and tasty, the half a bottle of their home red wine was good. Will come back to try more. Waiters are very helpful and they speak english. read more

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Stopped in on our first night in Rome. We were exhausted after traveling and wanted an early dinner close to our hotel. Il Corallo opened at 6:30 and we were seated immediately. The restaurant began filling up and was completely packed by 7 p.m. Lots of tourists but not a "tourist trap". The food was excellent and we all enjoyed our meal. read more

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Enjoyed the fettuccini with black truffle cream - however saw other diners sending back muscles and clams 3 times - the pizza crust was awesome but it arrived cold. I liked the atmosphere and waiters were great considering level of activity this night - would come back and try again. read more

Il Corallo - Diners enjoying pizza - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

What a gem of a place. My boyfriend & I were in Rome during a holiday, so many of the restaurants we'd browsed before arriving were closed. We found Il Corallo on Yelp and decided to go for it. Did not have a reservation, but wait time was minimal (2 minutes max). We were seated inside and did have to wait a little before staff approached us, but everyone was very friendly. Between the two of us, we ordered focaccia & prosciutto (I could have left a 5 star review on this alone), fettuccine alla gricia con tartufo (basically cacio e pepe but with pancetta & black truffle cream - flavors perfectly blended) and a diavola pizza (dreaming about this pizza still). We did not know that focaccia = insanely flavored pizza crust, but no complaints over here with our two "pizzas". Everything was insanely delicious - would absolutely recommend! One note on wine - being from the US, we anticipated all bottles of wine to be way overpriced vs market value, but we ordered a bottle of Brunello, priced at 60 euro and when we checked against Vivino app, it showed $60 in the states. Would recommend that top bottle of red on the menu, but more of a fun added fact :) read more

Il Corallo - Top to bottom: fettuccini alla gricia con tartufo, focaccia e prosciutto crudo di Norcia tagliato a mano & diavola pizza - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

It didn't take long to walk here from the Castel S'Angelo. I liked walking in the small streets of Rome, but I would caution watching out for cars and motorcyclists. On the way here, I passed by several other restaurants and wine bars with people outside asking you to dine at their eatery. I had my sights set on this place, so it was easy for me to turn them down. My friend recommended ordering the carbonara, which is spaghetti noodles with bacon, egg, and cheese. I arrived just before the busy lunch time so I got a table easily. They gave us plenty of time to decide what to order. It was also helpful that the server spoke a bit of English, and the menu was translated in English. They served a small plate of what the server called "crudo". It was good, but too salty for my taste. What I ordered: Carbonara with truffle €15 - If I visited again, I'd get carbonara without truffle. The truffle flavor was so strong that I could smell it coming. Otherwise, the noodles were al dente and perfectly cheesy. There were bits of "bacon" that were hard to chew, almost like the crudo that was served in the beginning. Veal with mushroom €18 - Get this! The meat was tender, and the sauce was good and not overwhelming. Classic lasagna €12 - Get this! This was the favorite of the table. It doesn't look that good, but the bolognese sauce was delicious. Water was an extra €2 for the table. They have a desserts menu and an extensive wine menu, but I was too full for those. Portion sizes were perfect here. read more

By far the best meal I had while in Rome - possibly one of the best meals I've ever had! We came here on a recommendation, and ended up coming back two more times. I ordered the Fettucine gnocchi and it was the best pasta I had my entire 2 weeks in Italy. I also tried the steak and potatoes, which was absolutely phenomenal. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere is romantic. read more

Il Corallo - Steak & potatoes, fettucine - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Our hotel front desk gal suggested Il Corallo as a place to go for dinner. We ended going to this fabulous restaurant two nights in a row. It became our very most favorite place in Rome. The food has the BEST flavors ever. Everything is prepared fresh and hot! During our two visits we ordered the fettuccine alla bolognese (two nights in a row), the carbonara pasta, a pizza with prosciutto, the beef filet with green pepper sauce and the brocollette and panna cotta for dessert. Every single dish was perfection. The carbonara was the best version of all that we had tried during our four days here. Same for the pizza. Their bolognese sauce is absolutely the best of anywhere we've had bolognese. The panna cotta was creamy and speck with the strawberry sauce (caramel and chocolate are options too). The steak was tender (although not cooked to medium well as requested) and enhanced by the light and creamy peppercorn sauce. The depths of flavor for every entree was incredible. There are not enough adjectives to describe how much our family loved their food. Romano was our waitperson for both nights and he's great. We sat outside as it was a warm evening, but noticed the inside was a fun environment too. We will look forward to dining here again the next time we are in Rome. Highly recommend! We will miss this restaurant! read more

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The best caccio and Pepe in Rome! I still dream and my mouth waters thinking about going back again. It's a gem!

Dinner here will always be one of my highest memories from our trip. We arrived around 9pm and were seated at one of the out door tables on the street without a wait. This ended up being the key to our experience. The street was narrow so we really engaged with the others a the restaurant and those walking and driving by. I got the cheese pizza and cacio e pepe, which was the best I had in Italy. The noodles were perfectly al dente and the thickness was just the right size. There was a strong hint of pepper and the cheese was not overwhleming. The price was very reasonable and they gave me a limonchello shot to end my meal. Glad we stumbled on this place. read more

Recommended by host family and we went there for lunch on a steamy afternoon. It was incredible. Started with the caprese, simple and perfect. Then had the clams and mussels in broth - light fresh and delicious. Split the fettuccine carbonara with truffles, rich and decadent. The service was warm and lovely, and we were encouraged to linger. A perfect meal. read more

We ate here twice in one week. My wife was enamored with the tall, dark, and handsome twin waiters. I will say the the wine and the food were great. This place was a good find. This place gets its share of tourists, but it's somewhat off the beaten track, and popular with locals, which is always a good sign. Gorgonzola and bufala pizza from their wood-burning oven was tasty. A special of the night, a delicate lasagne with pumpkin squash melted in my mouth, and was one of the best dishes I ate during all week in Rome. She had the cacio de pepe with truffles, a super-flavorful bowl of pasta. They gave us a limoncello to enjoy with their perfect raspberry panna cotta. No need for gelato after that. We returned on Sunday, which seems to be an off-night for restaurants in Rome, at least compared to Fridays and Saturdays, when everyone is out on the town. October is the month for porcini mushrooms, so a mushroom pizza, followed by a delicious, rich carbonara. I don't remember what my wife had, because I didn't look up from my plate the entire time. read more

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Everything was amazing. We even ordered a basic pizza bread to start and it was the perfect amount of salty, soft and crispy. The cacio e Pepe was perfect and served in a crispy cheese bowl. Great clientele, we had the best time speaking with our table neighbors. The service, wine, price were all good. After being angry about my flight into Rome and terrible Airbnb accommodation, this restaurant turned it around for me. read more

Il Corallo - Cacio e pepe - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Great but order with caution. We had two meals here. First was GREAT but the second was just OK. The first night we got a caprese salad, penne arrabiata and panna cotta. The caprese salad was perfect, well balanced and high quality ingredients. They served us a bit of spicy pork end bits for free which was nice and kind of necessary since we waited 40? minutes between our app and main. Penne Arrabiata was just what we needed, heat and spice with all the cacio e pepe we've been downing. The penne was cooked perfectly and came out piping hot. We finished by sharing the strawberry syrup drizzled panna cotta. Everything was really good and we also saw the guys hand cutting slices of prosciutto so we got that the next day. Second day, we got the focaccia with sliced prosciutto. The focaccia was very different from what I've known in America, it was nearly like pizza, well seasoned, very thin, with only a slightly drizzle of olive oil, no herbs. We enjoyed with the prosciutto which was a generous portion. We ordered a white pizza with zucchini blossom and veal with mushrooms to share because we were in the mood. This meal was not a good balance on our end though because the white pizza while super good felt really heavy and salty and the veal with mushrooms was super creamy, heavy and salty so I felt a bit sick with too much rich food. Service was consistently slow which was fine but the second night with no one else in the restaurant, I ordered a water and a glass of prosecco and they took over 20 minutes so I just asked for the check and left because I was dying of thirst. They did give us complimentary shots of limoncello which was very nice but I really was dying of thirst with the salty heavy meal so I would have much preferred the water I ordered. Still a good meal, go when you've got the time. read more

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We found this place on yelp and came here on Christmas Eve. Full of locals and tourists that must be in the know- this place is definitely worth a visit! We started with the Fococia, which was thinner and more flavorful and unlike any other I'd ever had (no toppings, just really good bread)... it didn't even need oil. We then shared the "stuffed artichoke " appetizer, fair warning, it's not stuffed - rather marinated. Very good! Left me wanting more. This was our first dinner in Italy and I already knew I wanted to get the Spaghetti Carbonara- it did not disappoint. The dish definitely lived up to every expectation I had and I'm thrilled it did! The boyfriend got the fettuccine with black truffle- the look on his face said it all. It was good and definitely loaded with truffle. Needless to say, we were both very happy. We ordered the tiramisu, it was good... not great. It's possible that tiramisu is just different and more custartdy (and less lady fingers) than in the states. The service was great! Our waiter was so nice. After everything we struck up a conversation and I asked him about octopus (in general), he ended up letting us try their octopus dish they have (free of charge) - it was okay... cold, not my thing- but still the service was wonderful. And right when we thought it couldn't get any better- complimentary limoncello for both of us. read more

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Amazing Roman style food. Traditional little restaurant. Not fancy, just delicious. It's a local's hangout, not a tourist joint. So don't expect a lot of English but do expect a lot of good food. read more

Pure YUMM!!! The Cacio de Pepe pasta was absolutely delicious as my first meal in Rome. I loved the presentation of the crunchy Parmesan cheese with the creamy pasta inside. The Spicey Arabitta pasta was also hit with just the right amount of kick to it. Both pasta's had no meat in them so if you did want some protein I would suggest ordering some meatballs on the side. Our server was attentive and the small little restaurant was kept clean. I wouldn't recommend ordering the bread since it was quite dry and didn't come with any olive oil or dipping sauce. Also just FYI in Italy water is never free and has to be purchased in the restaurant and they have a restroom at the back for customers. read more

Il Corallo - Cacia de Pepe Pasta! - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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stopped here for lunch today and what a nice surprise! We had the meat lasagne and my dining partner had the lamb plate, both were excellent. The wait person spoke good English and helped us decide on menu items. We sat outside and really soaked up the atmosphere and really enjoyed our meal with wine. The restaurant is on a small street that isn't busy so it's a good place to get off the beaten path and just relax. We would definitely go back for the food and the very reasonable prices. read more

Il Corallo - The lamb was so tasty, but needs a starch or veggie with it in our opinion. - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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When eating in Rome, the best restaurants are in the sides streets and alleyways. You know you're eating someplace fabulous if the locals are there. Il Corallo is a gem in the middle of a busy city that doesn't disappoint. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The salad was fresh and the perfect size. My husband and I both had the spaghetti but he had meat as well. We also had a lovely brunello wine. The service was excellent and the atmosphere lively. This will be our go-to restaurant from now on when we visit Rome. Definitely try it but make reservations, it fills up fast. read more

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Food was great, service was awesome. We loved teasing the staff and having great conversation with them.

Ate here twice during our vacation and loved it! Pizza, seafood spaghetti, and veal scallopini with mushrooms were delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful. read more

My goodness, everything about this place was perfect. Food was phenomenal and service was fantastic!! Excellent dining experience. Highly recommended 11/10 read more

Best dinner we had in Rome. Amazing food and amazing staff. Couldn't have asked for more. We got the bruschetta, hot salami and mushroom pizza and fettuccini with truffle and bacon. All were phenomenal. Can't wait to come back tomorrow -- We just had our second dinner (in a row) here. I want to cry because we only have one more night in Rome and can only have the pizza one more time. -- We decided to go to dinner at a different restaurant for our last night in Rome...made a big mistake. We ended up ordering a pizza from Il Corallo on the way home! read more

This was by far our favorite restaurant. It was recommended by our hotel and was the perfect choice for dinner. Our pizza and pasta were delicious and the service was excellent. Definitely will return to have a dinner before we leave Rome.. read more

I am in awe of this local, Italian gem located near the Pantheon. My family was in the mood for a casual pizza place, so I did some research and found that Il Corallo looked promising. Let's just say that this restaurant was exceptional and served some of the best Italian food I have had. Firstly, the restaurant is nestled in a quiet alley away from tourist attractions. It is cozy and welcoming inside. The service was fabulous! Our server suggested a great bottle of wine and helped us choose items from the menu that he recommended. We started with the caprese salad, which was fresh and flavorful. The bread and olive oil were a great accompaniment. For dinner, I chose the mushroom, sausage and mozzarella pizza. My dad had the porcini mushroom pizza, while my mom ordered the fettuccini with mushrooms. The pizza was outstanding. The crust was crispy and the toppings were just perfect. They even serve the pizza with a spicy dipping oil (it's a must)! My mom's pasta was great and was served in a light olive oil sauce. You could tell that the pasta was homemade. My dad really enjoyed his pizza, as well. Overall, I highly recommend visiting Il Corallo when in Rome. Outstanding food and service! read more

Il Corallo - Mushroom, mozzarella and sausage pizza on sourdough crust. Amazing! - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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