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    Il Gabriello

    4.3 (54 reviews)
    PriceyMediterranean, Roman
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    Crudo of the day

    Every time we are in Rome, we come back to this wonderful restaurant near the Spanish Steps. Claudio doesn't seem to age, he and family happy and healthy! We always have the crudo, so fresh, seafood and pasta, friendly service. Great dinner, once again!

    Thin slices of smoked beef.

    This place was amazing. The service to start was the best anyone could ask for. Very friendly and kind. Showed menu item if you asked. The whole fish was so delicate and delicious. The black pasta wood dish was my favorite. I loved how intense the flavors were in this dish. People look for a tone a seafood in a dish for it to have flavor, this was just right. When in Rome and you want a great intimate dinner. This is the place.

    Captain Z.

    Il Gabriello is a little gem of a restaurant located near Piazza di Spagna, location of the famous Spanish Steps. The restaurant is located below street level. As you descend the stairs the restaurant opens into a beautiful cave-like brick ceiling space. It is intimate and cozy. Angela, the hostess greets you at the bottom of the stairs and shows your party to their table. Angela is a classy lady, speaking multiple languages, including near perfect English, to help those non-Italian speaking with their order. She was so incredibly helpful, assisting us with our food choices and wine pairing. We started the evening with a cocktail. I had a classic martini. Everyone ordered something different, but all the cocktails were great. For appetizers, we ordered beef carpaccio, octopus, and a ricotta cheese dish. My favorite was the carpaccio, which had a strong smoked flavor, which was a bit of a twist from the carpaccio I have had in the past. I had the truffle ravioli which was loaded with truffle. It was rich and delicious. Someone else ordered classic spaghetti with red sauce and basil - it was simple and delicious. We did not have room for dessert, but Angela brought us a nice plate of chocolates and what I think was small biscotti. She also brought us each a complimentary shot of meloncello. It was like limoncello except made with cantelope. It was surprisingly good. We liked it so much Angela brought us another. Thank you to this amazing restaurant for making our meal special. I have no problem rating this meal with 5-stars. I cannot wait to come back.

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    Will M.

    One of the best meals I have ever had. Yes, get reservations, but I called 20 mins before they opened and had availability. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and kind (helped guide us tourists through the menu). Wow was the food great! Best meal of the trip. Fresh, unique, and authentic. Hidden gem!!

    Black spaghetti with seafood and tomato

    Absolutely fantastic restaurant. We went here on our last night in Italy based on the recommendation of a friend. It was a last-minute decision and we didn't have a reservation, but we arrived at opening and were given the last table they had which was outside. Shortly after we were seated, the host came out to let us know a table inside had just become available due to a cancelation, and she offered us that table if we wanted to switch. We stayed put because it was a beautiful night, but I really appreciated the offer. The food was outstanding. The black spaghetti was the best I've had. Service was attentive and friendly, and the meal was coursed out beautifully. Family owned, unassuming from the outside, and authentic. This is the best kind of place to find in Rome!

    Ravioli dish
    Karen S.

    Lovely dinner spot in the basement of an alleyway. Stopped by early before opening and was kindly told were closed. Came back about 2 hours later just as they were opening and was promptly seated even without reservations! Very happy to have bumped into this place as all the tables filled up very fast and after our meal, found the place packed. We were a party of 3 and ordered a ravioli, meat pasta, and mini lobster pasta dish (forgive me if I have forgotten the names of the dishes) all of which were amazing and delicious. Pleasant service and nice staff. Owner was a charming Italian man. Would definitely recommend!

    Risotto split in two plates. You can't tell, but there's an abundance of shrimp in here! Maybe the best risotto I've had. 13 euros.
    Jonie L.

    My husband and I tried coming here for dinner on a weeknight and were turned away because we didn't have reservations. We decided that must mean something good so we made reservations for the following night. I'm so glad we were able to eat here because it was definitely a memorable meal! We tried: Shrimp & zucchini risotto, 14 euros - amazing! We got this as an "app" to share and it came out split in two bowls. Portion was generous considering I only ate half the entree, and it was the perfect amount! Risotto, no matter how good, has its limits on how much can be consumed - it's just a heavy food. The risotto was cooked just right and the flavors and ingredients of this dish couldn't have been better. Fresh zucchini and shrimp, and a good amount too - I want to say we each got at least ten shrimp! It was so good I'm salivating just thinking about it now.. Lamb chops, 15 euros - very good! I think I got six pieces and they were really meaty and tender! If I had to choose though, this was my least favorite of the three dishes we tried. Just not was wow-ing as the others. The lamb was seasoned well though, but it just didn't compare to the beef we also got. Grilled beef fillet with green pepper sauce, 21 euros - the BEST! The meat was unbelievably tender - think, melt in your mouth. My husband and I were thinking it might be the best steak we've ever had. It was THAT good. Just a note though - the pepper sauce is actually black pepper, so it wasn't as expected, but it didn't matter.. it was delicious and we definitely had a sad moment when the last piece of beef was consumed. Overall, loved our dinner. Food and service were great. The only kicker - they give you new/more bread after each course.. but be careful because you actually end up getting charged for each one separately! Thankfully we only got two, but wouldn't want to spend more than 4 euros on just bread. Just don't eat it all and they won't "give" you more. When in Rome, go to Il Gabriello and get generously portioned, amazing, fine dining food at reasonable prices. But don't forget to make reservations first!

    Spinach ravioli w/ a white truffle cream sauce.
    Kai B.

    When in Rome...eat like the Romans do! Il Gabriello is a wonderful place to dine because the food is delicious, the friendly staff was engaging, and there's a good vibe all around. The ambiance is very suitable for the contemporary romantic. I loved the intimate low lit wine cellar feel, modern art adorning the walls, and exposed duct work as shiny as a espresso machine. We tried white truffle spinach ravioli, seafood paccheri, seafood course, meat course, and a light cream pastry w/ strawberries. I ate my little heart out! The menu is extensive, with some seasonal variations. This was the best restaurant recommendation that we received, after a long day of sight seeing, it was the perfect ending. We enjoyed Il Gabriello and would definitely visit again. Grazie

    My only regrets are not ordering every dish on the menu and not licking the plate!!

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    What a treat in Roma. The appetizer was amazing and the entrees prepared to perfection. The ambiance was nice and refined.

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    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Rome. Their specials are always worth trying too.

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    Wonderful food and hospitality. GABRIELLO and family are amazing Will be back again.

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    Delicious food, lovely family members, cozy, artsy environment. Went once, returned two days later!

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    A great go to restaurant near the Spanish Steps. The seafood linguine is delicious. Great food, friendly and attentive service.

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

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    4.6(233 reviews)
    1.0 kmPrati
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    Food was great staff was very friendly. They helped my wife and I pick out delicious meals. Really…read moreenjoyed our time here!

    Review # 1200 After…read moresome shopping on the Via cola Di Riemzo, we were ready for lunch. This spot was a Yelp find. We arrived just before they opened at 12:30. We asked for a table outside and the kind lady asked us if we had a reservation (oh oh). We didn't. No problem as we took our pick of one of the tables. Two levels inside with a small Bar in the back. Before we knew it, outside seating was full and inside also filled up-a good sign. We ordered a liter (ended up being too much but when in Rome...) of their house Red and enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the Fried Artichokes (thick breading and will order the Roman style with garlic/vinegar next time), fried Zucchini and Suppli-Cacio Pepe. The Suppli was delicious and was enjoyed the most. For main, it was Pasta Carbonara (Guanciale )-Proper carbonara and the streak of not having a bad version of this dish in Rome continues. The sliced Beef with mushrooms was also delicious -super tender and thin pieces of beef (medium rare as requested). We asked if the Tiramisu was house-made. Our server answered, "yes, and I am the one who makes it." How could we not order after that?! One of the best Tiramisus we've had. Perfect balance of coffee dipped lady fingers with cream-delicious! Our Server was kind, attentive and full of hustle -she was covering a lot of ground. Don't miss this Gem if you are in the Prati district.

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    4.7(57 reviews)
    1.5 kmPrati

    Yes, it's worth the wait if you go there early. We stood in line at 12:30 on a weekday, as in,…read morelunchtime. We were 2nd in line and waited about 30 minutes. I would wait longer. I had possibly the most amazing chick food pasta a girl could imagine. Girls know what girl food is. The pasta in Italy is just better -obviously. But then put all sorts of girl flavors on it like Lemon and Orange, just lightly enough, zest with a small hint of cheese-..... omgosh. Yes, yes, and yes. Need my hubs to replicate at home. He is going to be busy trying to perfect this. Tagliatelle with orange and lemon parmesan. This was it. It was the best. Everything else we ordered was amazing as well. Wait outside. They don't have a sign telling you to wait, no server telling you to wait. You wait out there, wondering if you're in the right place, but then people stand behind you and you're like - oh! I'm here. This is the place. There are possibly 4 tables inside. It's small. I read about them being rude- we did not have that problem. In fact, they made a mistake and we kindly let them know we ordered something else- they corrected it and were nice about it.

    After a long morning in the Vatican (there is sooo much stuff!), we were on the verge of hangry…read moreand thanks to Yelp, decided to check out BPA (way too long to spell out!). So happy we did as this place definitely delivers. There is seriously like 8 tables in the dining room so expect a wait in line but trust me, it's worth it. We waited outside for about 25 minutes. They do take your order while in line so the wait for food (once you do get a table) is abbreviated. Out of the world pastas and the pistachio tiramisu is seriously out of this world. Inexpensive table wine rounds out a great meal. This is the type of place I love to go to. It's quaint, zero pretense and delivers on its food. A great find!

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