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    Il Duca

    4.1 (64 reviews)
    ModerateRoman, Barbeque
    Open 6:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Antipasti Il Duca

    We had our favorite meal in Rome at Il Duca! We had the antipasti Il Duca, carbonara, and spaghetti with clams. The staff was friendly and extremely accommodating, even ordering us extra clams after noticing my husband had 6 that weren't fully opened when they came to clear our plates. Fantastic meal with great ambiance, we would come again in a heartbeat!

    Tatziano our expert server.
    Tony R.

    Our server Tatziano provided us with the best service, made great food suggestions and surprised us with dessert. The atmosphere was great with lots of antiques around the restaurant for a nostalgic feel. Loved the food, can wait to go back.

    Fiore do zucchini

    GET THE RAVIOLI, just do it. Trust me. Favorite pasta in Italy. Bolognese was so-so. Fried zucchini were amazing. Stuffed with cheese. Delicious. Tiramisu was very very good as well! The artichoke salad wasn't my favorite, but after a week of eating straight cream, pasta, and meat, it was a welcome change. We were definitely the only Americans in the restaurant, but the waitress was great and we were able to converse enough to order which was perfect! Ceiling was had pretty copper pots which added to the ambiance! Overall, would definitely recommend!

    Carbonara
    Melissa Z.

    Located in travestere, which is a great place to go at night. Moderately priced, but I wish we sat out in the indoor garden, which they didn't really tells us about. Food was good as expected and good value.

    Zucchini blossoms
    Amy K.

    Favorite meal in Rome. I love the Trastavere area, lively, local and diverse. The service was my fave pretty much the entire time in Rome, he was a young guy but so so so nice and warm. By this point in our trip we've gotten decent in ordering food in Italian so he was impressed and super friendly, even taught me how to pronounce one word properly which I really appreciated. I tried to express my appreciation in my limited vocab but our meal was peppered with a lot of exaggerated gestures, hand motions and big smiles on both ends, and this to me was the height of Italian warmth and welcome. The food was incredible, we ordered a half liter of red, fried zucchini blossoms to share, cacio e pepe, Amatrciana pasta with tiramisu to boot. The fried zucchini blossoms I've had before but never like this, usually just cream filled but this actually had a bit of anchovy flavor to it which was interesting. The cacio e pepe was incredibly simple but rich a nice complement to the Amatriciana which cut the richness with the acidity of the tomato sauce. The bacon was insanely crunchy in the pasta too which added another dimension in the dish, we had Amatriciana pasta nonstop in Rome but Il Duca's was the absolute best. The tiramisu was also incredible, incomparable to what I've had in the US, so rich and creamy with a ton of dark depth with the espresso. This was single handedly my favorite meal over the entire two weeks in Italy and will always be a cherished memory. Grazie Mille to our two servers who delivered this incredible experience.

    Home made cacio e pepe.  Can't beat it.
    Silvio D.

    Great place in Rome with friendly service. We had 15 people and the gave us our own little spot in the restaurant. You must try the cacio e pepe and the zucchini flowers. The bruschetta and artichokes were excellent, too. Mario was an excellent server.

    E.J. B.

    Out of all the little restaurants in this area of Trastevere, this place takes the trophy for me. It was recommended by one of my friends who is a locale of Italy. At first this place was hard to find since it's location on yelp did not match its actual geographical location, but I made a change to the map (awaiting moderator check). We showed up at 7pm on a weekday. Our first interaction with the staff was fantastic! They were really friendly and spoke some English. They sat us inside but right on a door so we had a perfect view of the street. We were promptly given water and bread. We ordered the lasagna and ravioli with spinach, ricotta and truffle sauce. The ravioli was definitely the better of the two but they were equally amazing. If you're in the area you must stop by this place, it's not busy, the staff is great and the food is even better!

    Mixed salad with two pasta dishes - wonderful!
    Kim B.

    Found this place for a late night dinner upon our arrival in Rome - within walking distance to our place! We were seated right away outside which was wonderful to enjoy the weather, and soak up the atmosphere as the area is pretty lively (but not too much so to overshadow dinner). Antipasto appetizer was wonderful, but the highlight is the pasta! Ravioli and pasta with Ragu sauce were just wonderful - some of the best we've had on our trip (saying this after two weeks of eating our way through Italy!) definitely recommend!!

    Margaret B.

    Writing this after spending more than a week in Italy with my parents. We stayed three days in Italy, and ate mostly around the Termini Station, close to our hotel. We headed out for the Trastevere area, by recommendation of the hotel manager, to look for Da Tony restaurant. Da Tony was closed that night we learned from the incredibly nice host of the nearby Il Duca. We got a table inside. Service was attentive and friendly, they spoke perfect English. We had the chicken, the ravoli, and the beef (I'm going to take an educated guess and say it was braciole). Beautifully cooked and the lively street music only added to the charm. You know you want hear Enrique Inglesias' Baliando played on a accordion. You can't go wrong with this place or the charming Trastevere area.

    linguine with h mushrooms

    this is a great restaurant! a little more expensive that most places in this area. great for meat eaters, not many vegetarian options. the service was just average, waited a while for our entrees.

    Cacio e Pepe

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    DELICIOUS! I'm so glad we came, ready good pasta and the barbecued lamb was soooo good!! My favorite dinner from Italy thus far.

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    Friendly service and the best amatriciana around! Ask for the four pastas of Rome. Can't go wrong for food in Trastevere.

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    Amazing food! My favorite is the spinach cheese ravioli with a truffle cream sauce. House red for 10€ is wonderful

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    Wonderful meal our first night in Rome! Excellent service, our waiter was great with our grandchildren. Food was amazing. Great evening!

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    We tried several restaurants in the Trastevere area during our vacation in Rome and the food here was OK.

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    The service was my fave pretty much the entire time in Rome, he was a young guy but so so so nice and warm.

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    Mimì e Cocò - Lasagna

    Mimì e Cocò

    4.5(252 reviews)
    0.9 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    This review is for the Roma location (close to the Colosseum) that I don't see listed on Yelp. I…read morebooked a reservation online for a late lunch since it was Liberty Day. We anticipated crowds and a wait, but there was actually no wait at lunch time and there were actually quite a few open tables. That was a bit of a concern at first (because a line and crowd usually means the place is good), but as I saw (and smelled) food coming out my concerns dissipated! Unfortunately our waiter wasn't able to identify another customer's pasta dish for us, but it all worked out in the end because I ended up loving our choices. We got the carbonara, which was cheesy and tasty,...Everything you want a creamy pasta to be! Pasta is al dente, felt so fresh and if you're from America, you're gonna love this because I felt the difference immediately. The meatballs were soft and tasty. We loved the chicory and potatoes! Those potatoes were so good I would choose them over fries (omg so American I know). I got the Mimi's spritz, which tasted like a Aperol spritz. One of my favorite spritz's of the trip! It's true what they say about Italian ingredients, and the price point is great. I tried some of my friend's Italian soda called Chinotto Neri, it's like a cola but less sweet but still tasty and refreshing. Mimi is a dependable pasta spot, with plenty of menu options for pasta and beverages. If I had more time in Rome I would have certainly returned especially given that they have several locations in the city. Highly recommended!

    Authentic Rome on a plate worth the wait every single time!…read more This is hands down one of my wife's and my favorite restaurants in Rome. We first discovered Mimi e Coco years ago with friends, and on our most recent trip this fall, we made a point to visit twice. They now have two locations, and while the quality is incredible at both, we personally prefer the original Via del Governo Vecchio location. It was the first one we ever visited, and it just feels the most intimate and special to us. If you are coming from the States, forget what you think you know about Italian food. This isn't the heavy, over-sauced stuff we get back home. This is authentic Roman cuisine: simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The Must-Haves: The Food: You cannot go wrong here, but the Carbonara and the Lasagna are our absolute favorites. They are rich and flavorful without being heavy. The Drinks: Their spritz game is strong. Definitely try the Limoncello Spritz it is the perfect refresher after a day of walking. The Vibe & Logistics: Despite how popular Rome is, this feels like a true local spot rather than a tourist trap. The service is consistently phenomenal warm, welcoming, and fast. However, keep in mind that these are small spots (especially the Governo Vecchio one). I highly suggest making a reservation. If you walk in during rush hour, be prepared for a 30-minute wait (or more), but trust me it is very well worth it. If you want a real taste of Rome, put this at the top of your list!

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    Smoke Ring

    Smoke Ring

    3.6(15 reviews)
    1.4 kmTrastevere
    €€

    The old saying 'When in Rome' is all about doing things like the italians (maybe, I have no clue)…read moreand usually thats a-ok. Eating pizzas, pasta, dolci and drinking italian wine is great, there's no denying that. But once in a while, even when in the very centre of the Italian food empire, you just feel like something different! Smoke Ring is a new trendy american styled dinner with rustic interior and food court-ish styling. They play great american rock (Bruce Springsteen 'the Boss' is all over the place) and serve authentic pork and chicken BBQ with sides of coleslaw, baked beans and/or different sides of potato. You can get yourself a great local beer or the imported stuff, it's up to you to find your favorite amongst a decent selection. Give 'when in Rome' a nuance, try this

    I just couldn't help myself. Rome is a pretty diverse city and seemed as good a place as any to…read moretry BBQ. I live in the US and as you'll see from my reviews, I love BBQ! All-in-all, this place is different but pretty good! Prices were also good - they basically charge by the rib or piece of chicken. What we ordered: Ribs, chicken thighs, wings and BBQ beans. Verdict: The Ribs were absolutely the best. HUGE and well smoked. They don't really need BBQ sauce, but it makes a good addition. The BBQ sauce is light and different but surprisingly tasty. The chicken was pretty decent. If you want chicken, it'll do the job just fine, but I'd focus on the ribs. The beans were very different, but also pretty good. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in Rome again.

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