The smiles from the staff was infectious. The food was great. I got the breaded veal. My wife got the braised veal. Also I got the oxtail meatball. My food was quite tasty. Dessert my wife got the fruit explosion and I got the mousse. Very good. This was our last night in Rome read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Oxtail meatball - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The branzino special was perfectly cooked; fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Great service and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend for seafood lovers! read more

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Our 1st time to visit Rome. I read about restaurants who will rip you off, And this Il Poccolo Mondo Restaurant is one of them. My wife and I were exploring to eat in different restaurants in Rome. all of them had reasonable price, except the said restaurant. The food came in a small portion and charge like almost triple the price. we didn't want to make a scene. Just paid the amount and walked away. Probably they're doing random of ripping off their customers. You've been warned!!! read more

We planned an evening at this restaurant as a highlight of our visit to Rome, and we could not have been more disappointed. The first courses (scallops, shrimp) were overcooked and tasteless. The main course was the fish of day, Euro 169/2 people, and we decided to go for it as a special occasion. Again, no flavour, the waiter butchered the deboning. The side vegetables were over-cooked and presented like cafeteria food. Generally, the service was unfriendly, inattentive, just about up-selling. The room is very pleasant, and some dishes on other tables looked inviting, but my wife and I rate this the worst meal we have ever had for an special occasion. read more

Lovely sidewalk setting and friendly, very friendly service but that is where it stops. As an experienced traveler, I know and respect the slow paced dining of Europe but the delivery of our food was glacier as well as cold as in some instances. Whilst some mains came out hot, they turned cold as we waited for our other diners to receive theirs. We all agreed the food was below adequate. read more

Delish! Good wine. Good food. Good ambiance. Outdoors seating was nice. Highly recommend read more

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Really nice little restaurant with outdoor seating and a wine-cellar ambiance indoors. Above average if not stunning food. Came here for a work dinner after a long day and had very nice meal seated in a corner inside where we felt like were in nice cellar space. The white wine we had drank almost like water, but yummier and two bottles disappeared easily among the six of us. I got the the tuna nachos with jalapeños, which were different and delicious. Raw tuna is always amazing and the spice from the jalapeños and the crunch from the chips just really worked and made this meal stand above most of the other good Italian meals I had while I was in Rome. I also got the octopus because I love octopus, but you don't get to have it very often except when you're in Italy. Sadly, this octopus was more than a bit over-cooked. I still enjoyed it, but it was tough. Still, I think I'd come back and just order a few different things. read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Grilled octopus tentacle. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Very classy and clean atmosphere. Service was great, at the time we were the only ones there. A must order are the pulled pork tacos...my nephews ordered 4 plates of them! Grilled octopus was so far the best seasoned octopus I've had from this trip (I traveled from France to Italy, 20 days). My brother got their beef filet and he finished the entire plate (he rarely finishes everything unless it's absolutely cooked to perfection). Oysters were really clean and fresh. Overall it was a great dinner experience in Rome. It's 4 stars because they took a pretty long time to serve us our dinner plates (majority of us ordered pasta dishes). read more

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Traditonal red pasta we loved. Fish was good too. Oysters and langostine according to my husband were amazing (he loves oysters). The dessert... omg...... heaven!!!!! read more

I liked the vibe. However, the eggplant parmesan appetizer was not quite what I expected. The meatball dish I had was good. They upcharge for water and bread and the quality of the food doesn't make up for that. read more

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Service was terrible. Waiter talked and told every table around us that specials and was very rude with us. We almost left after appetizer it was that bad. Salad was not very good and took almost 30 mins just for dessert. Worst dining experience so far in Italy I would avoid read more

This restaurant was a short distance from the Westin hotel and had a large outside seating area along the sidewalk. We didn't have a reservation but were able to seat us right away. The pulled pork tacos were very tasty as an appetizer. The fettuccine with tomato sauce was tasty as well as the cacio e Pepe which is a pasta with cheese sauce with pepper and salt. Service was the typical Italian slow to give you time to drink your wine. Overall a very nice spot but the tables outside are very close to each other. They charge a service charge for bread and charge for the warm bottle of tap water like most places for tourist. read more

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This is an amazing place and it is a must when you are in Rome. Their service was on point ! Prompt and professional and yet super friendly. The food was amazing!!! My friends dined here 45 years ago during their honeymoon. 45 years later, they revisited, and to their surprise, everything was exceptional! We were welcomed with friendly staff and nice champagne! And everything we ordered was perfect! read more

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We were on our last night in Rome before heading back to Minneapolis, MN. We found a great restaurant near the W Hotel. You will definitely need to make a reservation. They almost turned us away even after showing my reservation on my phone. I know what you are thinking. How could this be a 5-star review? The rest of the evening was amazing. The outdoor seating is amazing. It is not on a busy street and it is romantic. The wine selection was top-notch, and the food selection was great. I ordered the veal, and my wife ordered the cacio e pepe. Mine was good, but her's was mind-blowing. I will never order cacio e pepe in Minneapolis again. Regarding the service, they were nice and attentive. They made our night memorable. Thank you! read more

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Food is very good! Wine choices are very extensive and affordable. Choice of inside or outside. read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing service, location.... And of course food! Being from the states, plus the fact that this was my first ever visit to Italy, I relied heavily on the staff for recommendations for appetizers, entrees, wine and dessert. Our server at II Piccolo Mondo didn't miss a beat and really helped explain everything from wine pairing to balancing your personal tastes (savory, sweet, etc.). The chef even sent out a few samples --- given that we were newbies. I can't recommend II Piccolo Mondo enough, especially for those visiting from outside of Italy. read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Clever cork holder - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Fancy water served in a flask. And they will ask you if you want a refill. Beware they charge for it all. The portions are huge. Perhaps they are catering to Americans? Overall pretty salty dining. read more

Beautiful restaurant and outdoor seating. The highlights were the tartare and the burrata salad. Delicious Aperol, wine, and Italian beer. A definite worthy spot! read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

had dinner here first night in rome/italy. tried cabenera for the first time and it was delicious. i also tried it in venice, florence and a second time in rome at Luciana. this place was most memorable for me i had a reservation for 530pm with 4 people and place was pretty empty when i got there so there was no wait prosecco was good and overall had a great impression of rome based on my first dinner here and bar were set high for the rest of my trip! read more

Our hotel concierge recommended this restaurant. However, I will be telling him Not To!! While it seems to be upscale the server recommended a soup - turns out it was as expensive as an entree - it was Soup!!! Woo that was a shock! But he also didn't listen & served me a dish I did not order & charge me for it ! Not the price of the entree I ordered but the more expensive price for the one I did not order! Oh, I forgot he comped out after dinner coffee & gave us plate of cake that looked like he scraped it out of crumbs. This was supposed to accommodate ?! My husband is a gentleman - he paid the bill - so I send a warning - was this bait and switch on tourists or just relay Bad service ? We were there at a very slow time of day - no reason for cold food either - we are very dissatisfied. read more

Loved this restaurant - we saw it and then our hotel recommended it to us. The salted Branzino was so perfect. The fish was so moist and delicious. The waiter prepared it at the table for us and accounted for for all of the bones. We loved this dish. The cache de Pepe was stop on. Al dente and delicious. The wine recommendations were spot on. Really enjoyed this restaurant and strongly encourage you to try it too! read more

We LOVED this restaurant! Best pasta and sauces .. fresh salad .. yummy desert. Friendly efficient service ..We dined here 2 nights in a row. read more

A very average restaurant with higher than average prices. This place would be above average back home maybe even great but after a week and half in Italy and a few days in Rome, this place ranks a solid average. So far this is the only place on our trip that we said we don't need to come back to. The food was was ok. Not horrible but certainly not memorable. The service was on the so so side. The servers seemed a lot more proud of their restaurant than it deserved. It was also the most expensive meal we have had in Rome, which is ok if it was worth it but it wasn't. read more

I went with my son and cousin. My son ordered the taco's appetizer (very tasty, well crafted) and carbonara (decent but not the best he had had in Rome). I ordered the filet with potatoes which was very delicious, and a nice portion I could share. My cousin ordered the vegetarian lasagna. This dish was laughable. It was dried crackers, some zucchini, and green mayo with some scattered leaves. I've never seen anything like that and it was almost a joke. He asked if it was lasagna and they said "yes" incredulously (how could we dare to ask?). See attached photo. I ordered a mixed salad which was a compilation of sliced veggies (nice presentation) but no dressing of any kind. Sliced tomato, cucumber, fennel, carrots on top of each other. So it's really hit and miss with the food. Definitely pricier than average. Service was a bit scattered but they were generally pleasant. Overall I probably would not recommend most of the items except for the filet. read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I wasn't impressed by the food here. I ordered the linguine with clams. The sauce was a little too thick for my liking and I didn't feel they were generous with the clams. I got a chance to try most of the desserts and there wasn't really anything that I loved. Everything was just OK. Nothing special. read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. It was the best of (3) meals I had while in Rome. I only tried restaurants within walking distance from my hotel on Via Veneto and this one was the best (and the least expensive!!) I had my ideal meal: appetizer (caprese salad), pasta (linguine vongole) and 2 glasses of delicious Soave white wine. The service was very attentive - much better than expected at this price point. The restaurant is just 2 blocks west of Via Veneto on a quiet side street, with a delightful sidewalk patio. Highly recommend and would definitely eat there again and again. Delicious~ read more

We were very disappointed with this restaurant. My fish was too fishy and my wife's prawns were terrible. I never leave uneaten food but this was an exception. That said, the service was fine and the gelato was good. read more

I found this place by sheer comfort. It was the restaurant right next to our air B and B in Rome. This restaurant was literally next door to our place. And boy, was I not expecting much only to be truly amazed by their food. I ordered their clam spaghetti. They utilize fresh ingredients. I could tell that the seafood was fresh because it lacked any bad ocean taste and smell. The spaghetti itself is truly cooked to a perfect texture. The salad is super fresh and you can see the fresh ingredients that are utilized to compose their salads and meals. They even threw in four complimentary glasses of champagne. That was the perfect touch to end our delicious meal. read more

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The pasta was delicious and the service was excellent. We enjoyed our dinner after a long day of sightseeing immensely.

Incredible food. We stopped in around 4pm on a Saturday to make a reservation as we were told it can get very busy, and when we came back at 630, were welcomed very warmly and shown to our table. The bread and olive oil to start was superb. I got the cacio e pepe, (my first time ever ordering it!) and it was fantastic. Silky, creamy and cheesy perfection. My family ordered lemon trofie pasta with sea bass, rigatoni alla carbonara and veal with potato and green sauce and everyone loved what they ordered. For dessert I ordered the fruit crostatina with a creamy lemon sauce and my sister got their tiramisu. Both were incredible! Our servers were kind and knowledgable and there was no issue with us being native English speakers. The inside of the restaurant is refined yet warm. I love the twinkling lights and outdoor seating outside. I wish it was warm enough to sit outside, maybe next trip! I will most certainly be back! read more

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Fabulous food and real nice atmosphere. The Hotel Splendido recommended it and I would definitely eat there again

Eh, there have to better places than this. Octopus appetizer was good, the zucchini flowers were disappointing. Pasta dishes were average, really nothing special. The whole fish was not prepared as we had ordered, but we accepted it and it was ok. Best thing about the €74 fish was the side dish of roasted potatoes. Honestly, very expensive for what we got. Best thing to say is the cocktails were excellent and oversized compared to a US glass. read more

I used to go to this restaurant over fifteen years ago. Was good. Basic trattoria food. The new Piccolo Mondo is very different. A much more refined and exquisite dining experience. Not just in presentation but also very flavorful. The octopus appetizer was delicious, as was the half sized plate of home made gnocchi. And the rombo (fish) was wonderfully prepared. And the ice cream with fruit was very good. My server was Vlad. I know. Not a very Italian name. But a very nice young man who was very attentive and provided good suggestions. Going back next week. read more

We came here for a casual dinner and had a lovely dinner. Service was attentive and unobtrusive. The day had cooled off enough to dine al fresco, thank goodness. The manager who was walking around was very friendly and was making sure that all the diners were taken care of. When he brought out a large fish for the large table next to us he indulged us when we asked him to take a picture of him and the fish for our IG and did it with a smile on his face! I wanted something light so I ordered the spaghetti a vongole, clams tasted fresh and pasta was al dente. We also ordered a salad and that was also fresh and light for dinner. I didn't have room for dessert but we really enjoyed out meal and the service. read more

Visited on July 16, 2023 Service was very perfunctory. Due to the heatwave I asked for a table in their "air-conditioned" interior dining area but the air-conditioning was non existent. I requested some cold water and a glass of Pinot Grigio for my wife plus a cold beer for me. The water and wine were served but not the beer. Had to ask for beer twice before it appeared. The whole pleasure of a cold beer after walking in a heatwave was dissipated as I was forced to parch my thirst with two glasses of cold water before the bear appeared. After such a delay for drinks, we were not given sufficient time to review the menu and we're rushed for our orders. My wife ordered a vegetarian fettuccine and requested basil to be added. She received a plain fettuccine with tomato sauce without any basil. The waiter suggested I try their seafood pasta which is supposed to be a speciality. This dish was at least served hot but was very disappointing as the only seafood were four mussels (no fish, no prawns, no squid, no scallops)....total misnomer. Unfortunately the food taste was also only mediocre. Overall very disappointing. read more

By far the best food we had in Rome staying here for four days. The Sicilian white wine we had was cheap for a nicer wine and was delicious. Had the lobster salad which was 75€ and it was really good as well as a bunch of the different pancetta appetizers. Service was very fast and our server even gave us free limoncello shots. This place is absolutely fantastic and I would encourage you to check it out. read more

We didn't have a good experience dining here. They didn't bring our appetizers, wrong drinks, completely got our order incorrect although our waiter spoke fluent English. We made the best of the situation until we got our bill and found a couple of items we didn't order. Good thing l looked at my bill before l paid. The waiter was nice about correcting our bill. I have eaten at better places with much better service. I will never go back to this place. read more

Actually a 3.5. Spaghetti w/clam sauce was full of clams, pasta was perfect al dente. Be prepared that rack of lamb is served very rare. Once you order, food comes out at decent pace. Took forever to get the check. Kind of a ripoff they charge you 3 euros for bread per person & they just bring it to the table w/out asking if you want & it's not all that great. read more

Il Piccolo Mondo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We skipped lunch because we were traveling from Florence to Rome, so when we got to Rome we were starving. Therefore, we started to roam the streets of Rome in search of a good first meal. Everywhere we went, their kitchen was closed, so when we saw this place we decided to eat dinner here. I was happy that we decided on this restaurant because the food was amazing and service was great. There was wifi here and they even gave us free champagne for checking into yelp! I got the caprese salad. This salad was so simple and fresh. There were fresh tomatoes sliced on a bed of crispy romain lettuce. The best part of the salad was the delicious and creamy mozzarella cheese. The combination of all of this was heaven. My sister and I shared the spaghetti with clams. This was delicious too. It had a decent amount of clams and the pasta was cooked to perfection. It was simple and the sauce did not overwhelm the pasta at all. My brother got the handmade pasta with fried eggplants. This was my favorite. It had fish in it and you can taste the salty briny fish with the eggplants. The handmade pasta was perfect! I loved this place and we are staying in Rome for our nights, so I hope we have time to go back before I leave. read more

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How do you know you've found a great restaurant when you're in an area with a lot of good food? You go back twice in a 5 night stay. We were so lucky that Il Piccolo was only about two blocks from our hotel. We tried to initially reserve using Yelp SeatMe, but they didn't show any open reservations until hours later. We walked by and just asked and they had seating. I even got my al fresco seating like I wanted to check off my Europe to do list. We first went here our second night in Rome. He ordered this rings pasta dish with a red onion, bacon and pecorino sauce. I ordered their much talked about rigatoni carbonara. We shared a salad with crispy bacon, egg, mushrooms, and shaved Parmesan. Yes, it was a pork filled dinner indeed! He bought an international data plan, so we were able to redeem the Yelp check in deal for a free glass of Prosecco for the two of us. I felt like asking my husband, "Babe, not complaining, but you think there's enough salad in our bacon?" Il Piccolo was totally generous with the bacon! They were like full on strips of bacon, not no shreds or bacon bit garbage! The bacon was SO crispy. The dressing was our olive oil and balsamic vinegar on our table. Loved the simplicity but mix of the glorious salty bacon, the lettuce, the egg bits and the shavings of light Parmesan. Next up were the pasta dishes. I liked how they used rigatoni for the carbonara instead of long pasta noodles. The sauce was so yellow, so you know they used a lot of the egg yolk. It was rich, but so good. Because I have a sensitive stomach, I had to give my husband my carbonara after a handful of bites, just because I feared a major stomachache had I not. We both enjoyed the carbonara but our absolute fave was his rings pasta. The subtle sweetness of the red onion cream sauce with the salty bacon and cheese was amazing! And yes, both pastas were cooked pefectly al dente which I don't think honestly any restaurants in the US has got as perfect as the Italians do! I asked for a doggie bag for the rest of the rings pasta but wanted some dessert to so we got their version of tiramisu. It was served in a parfait cup instead of the usual cake form we are used to. It was nice and light and a little different as I didn't notice any liquor taste. All this and a beer for him for 70 Euro (with bread and service charge) wasn't bad at all for a fabulous dinner. They also give you these yummy almond biscotti to take home for the next day upon giving you your bill. The only annoyance...those annoying people trying to sell you roses, knick knacks and such, but it's a common problem throughout the country. Come a few nights later we didn't know where to go for dinner, and honestly were a little tired of pasta. We decided on Il Piccolo again. He wanted to sit inside this time. This time he got a filet of beef and I got a chicken salad. I know it's partially because we were tired of pasta and pizza, but dangg that salad was so good! I would have got the bacon salad again, but we were pretty porked out too. Again, it was a simple salad with sundried tomatoes, grilled chicken and smoked hard cheese (perhaps Gouda?). I'm not too big on sundried tomatoes but loved the sweetness from that combined with the smokiness and saltiness of the cheese with the moist grilled chicken. Again served with balsamic and olive oil. The balsamic added a bit of tartness, but perhaps the addition of some apple would have been a nice twist as well. We realized in Europe that medium rare is typically served a little more on the rare side. No worries, though as he scarfed up his filet. Better juicy and a little undercooked than overcooked. The buttery dollop of mashed potato and greens were a perfect accompaniment to his beef. We got the same waitress and bus boy this time around too and they totally remembered us. So sweet and brought us some complimentary Prosecco. The interior of the restaurant is nice with what looks to be a big cigar room in the back. It does get stuffy inside though, so for warm nights I suggest a table outside. We highly recommend Il Piccolo Mondo and are so happy that we found them on Yelp and that we were staying around the corner at the Sofitel. read more

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