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    Il Tempio di Minerva

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    ModerateRoman, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bruschetta mix

    What an amazing little hidden gem! The staff is amazing and super friendly! Language was not a barrier! Everything I ate here was delicious! The bruschetta mix was the perfect start. The spaghetti with seafood so good! The mixed grilled meat plate was also delicious! My favorite was the tiramisu!! It was the perfect ending to a great dinner. It's a cute cozy place! I felt like I was going to my tios house to eat

    TONNARELLI CON FUNGHI PORCINI E GUANCIALE CROCCANTE
    Josh P.

    This was our first time here it was recommended by the gentleman of the hotel.it was not a far walk the hotel had already called for us and they were expecting us. The food was just amazing very delicious and filled with flavors my other people I was with both had the cabenara and they said it was good and delicious. The waiter was very nice. They do have an English menu if you need one. Overall it was a great experience.

    Spinach and ricotta ravioli with truffle cream sauce.
    Michael M.

    A wonderful Italian restaurant suggested by our hotel. Excellent and attentive service for our party of 13! Perfectly prepared bruschetta, caprese, and warm foccacia kicked off the appetizer portion of our dinner. Spaghetti, truffle spinach ravioli (see picture), gnocchi, and mouth watering pizzas graced our table. I also enjoyed the potato fried sea bream which was AMAZING!! All were quite impressed and satisfied with the Italian feast. I topped my dinner off with a classic Tiramisu which was a perfect finale to a wonderful evening.

    Ravioli
    Laura K.

    Friendly staff-outdoor seating. Ravioli was good- cheesecake was literally the best I have ever had.

    Carbonara
    Greg G.

    Best carbonara I've ever, ever had. Great service! Trust me, you'll want to visit. Party also order seafoods and pizza...all amazing!

    Carbonara
    Spencer A.

    If you are in Rome and you don't come here. You made a huge mistake. The carbonara is one of the best things I've had in Italy. The service was fantastic. It's beautiful inside. But the food is out of this world!

    ..amariciatta?
    James P.

    Such amazing food. Great decor. Staff is so polite. Tiramisu is insane. Not to mention, the prices are so reasonable. 10/10 recommend

    Tortellini Giu Giu
    Kelly G.

    Although the tortellini was delicious, the service was terrible. The place was nearly empty with only three other tables when I sat down yet it took forever for them to acknowledge me and take my order. I asked for tap water in Italian and English (free) but they brought me bottled water instead. Most reputable restaurants will tell you first they only offer bottled water and confirm this is what you want . This place just brought it and charged me for it . Once my tortellini arrived I ordered a slice of bruschetta al pomodoro. After 15 minutes I reminded the waiter and it was clear the waiter forgot . He brought it out in about 5 minutes . The bread was burnt. In their menu they advertise a free shuttle . The offer states , "free shuttle for all customers." There is no fine print . My Airbnb was only a five minute car ride but 17 minute walk through a sketchy area so I requested the shuttle . I showed the waiter the address and after he spoke with the owner I was told my destination didn't qualify. As I exited the owner was outside and I expressed to him the misrepresentation in the offer . He had some excuse but I firmly told him he was full of it . After the conversation he agreed to offer the shuttle. Overall, it seemed clear there was a lack of respect for non Italians . I watched two tables of Italians arrive and receive multiple courses of food before my one primi arrived . The owner and wait staff checked on those tables and clearly gave them preferential treatment . I got the impression they felt as if they were doing me a favor by just allowing me to be there lol . Also very weird , the restaurant was full of pictures of the owner . The owner was in every single picture - some by himself and some with other people .Most of them were clearly taken outside of the restaurant . I'm sure some pics were of celebrities but it just seemed very weird , egotistical and adding zero benefit to the customer's dining experience . Because of all of these reasons I recommend avoiding this restaurant. Directly across the street is La Taverna Italiana . I dined here as well (also reviewed) and the experience was excellent . Go here instead .

    Tonnarelli Pasta & Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

    The service was great! I came to Rome with my family for a quick trip and this restaurant was only a 0.5 mile walk from our hotel. We were served immediately and were given recommendations from the staff. I got the Tonnarelli, Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil, along with the Four Cheeses Pizza, and the Fresh Focaccia! It was beyond amazing and so fresh! I highly recommend!

    Sergio G.

    Local restaurant. Near Termini. Open at off hours. Nice place, friendly staff. This was the first restaurant we ate at when we landed in Rome. It was recommended by the hotel concierge and sometimes I am a bit skeptical about their recommendations but it did not disappoint. I ordered Cacio e Pepe. I never had this dish before. In my limited experience with it, I would say it was really good. If I am every around this area again I would pass by.

    Fettuccine alla Bolognese
    Abhi U.

    This restaurant was recommended to me and my friends by our hotel receptionist so we decided to head over. It was only a few streets over, but we must have taken a wrong turn. Apparently, the hotel had called over because a waiter from the restaurant was waiting for us on the next street asking if we were looking for the restaurant. We really appreciated this since we were about to give up looking. The food itself was great! I ordered the Fettucine alla Bolognese and it was very tasty. Great portion size as well. There wasn't a service charge either. The outdoor seating at night was great!

    Carbonara

    Good service and well prepared food. The carbonara and calzone were delicious. The lemon chicken breast was a bit bland, but was moist & tender. Lemon sorbet had a lot of flavor. Profiteroles were yummy. Reasonable prices.

    Horrible carbonara

    This place was horrible! The waiters were very confusing and took abnormally long time to order, but it took even longer to get the food! The food tasted horrible! I ordered a carbonara tasted like off brand Mac and cheese, and my friend told me it smelled like throw up! DONT COME AND SAVE YOUR MONEY! It's not possible to give a zero, so I gave a one . AND THEY DONT HAVE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS!!!!

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    Great pizza, pasta and completed different from American cuisine. Just a slight language barrier but service was good. Quaint location.

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    The food was delicious, and the service was courteous, considering we were a group of 28. The ambiance was clean, with beautiful decor.

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    Friendly service and delicious food. This was by far the best meal I had during my trip to Italy.

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    I can't proclaim to know.Italian food but for am American with no experience I approve.

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    Very friendly staff, Pizza as well as Pasta absolutely delicious, far away from common tourist food. Pricing ok, no complains.

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    This is the first restaurant we went after we arrived in Rome, and the host of our airbnb recommended us here.

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    Trieste

    4.8(172 reviews)
    1.4 kmMonti

    Trieste is an easy five stars…read more It's a tiny place with only about 8-10 tables, but you can also order at the counter and take your food to go. We were lucky enough to grab a table for lunch. We had a margherita, pepperoni, and a burrata with prosciutto pizza. All three were outstanding. The crust, the dough, the toppings - everything tasted fresh and came together perfectly. One of the best, yet simplest meals we've had. They also offer salads, though we didn't try any. The two behind the counter were fun and friendly. They take your order, ask where you're from, and then shout out your location when your food is ready - a really fun touch. Bonus: our table had a USB charging station, which was a really nice surprise while out exploring the city. There's also a small bathroom in the back for customers. This one really hit home. Definitely worth a stop.

    Trieste makes some delicious pizza and I would've given it 5 stars if they hadn't run out of their…read moremini pizzas. Plus, the space is very hot inside, but better to sit near the window or do takeaway. I wasn't very hungry, but wanted one last pizza in Italy. When I saw that this spot does mini pizzas, which means I was able to choose a variety of flavors; I was so excited! Unfortunately, they ran out of the mini pizza dough and only had the large. It really is a shame, because I didn't think the bigger version is worth €15 each. Nonetheless, I ordered the Burrata & Anchovies while the husband got Pepperoni. I really did enjoy the flavor and chewiness of the dough. The burrata also gave it such a nice creaminess to balance the pizza that worked perfectly. Sadly, I had to waste a slice because I couldn't finish the larger pizza, so still a bit upset that I couldn't order the mini. With that said, it's a delicious pizza spot.

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    Trieste - Chianti, Greek salad, and a small burrata-truffle-prosciutto pizza

    Chianti, Greek salad, and a small burrata-truffle-prosciutto pizza

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    Ce Stamo a Pensá - Carbonara

    Ce Stamo a Pensá

    4.6(77 reviews)
    1.6 kmMonti

    Excellent service & friendly! While we waited for five seats, they kindly offered treats to keep us…read morecomfortable. We ordered & sipped two glasses of wine outside, then placed a variety of dishes to share while they cleared the table: pasta, two small pizzas, baby octopus, Genovese (stewed beef), Arancino, and more wine/beer. The food was consistently delicious, served in a cozy, charming atmosphere, all at great prices. A truly delightful experience!

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 It was around 8:30 and I was hungry, didn't have time to go to other side of the city so found this place near by my hotel. Seating area was very small. I was seated in walk way area and it was a bit busy with people going in and out of restrooms. Ordered Carbonara, Genovese and Aperitivo. I had Carbonara for the first time and I m not a big fan of it. I have to try it again to make sure if it's me or the way the dish taste. Genovese was ok, beef stew was inside of a bread. Aperitivo, I chose spritz which came with refreshing cocktails and three little fried pizza. Overall the food tasted acceptable but wait time for Cabonara was long. It must have been like 30 minutes. I was done eating everything and had to just wait for that. The restaurant was small and this is a classic popular dish. I don't think they should take this long.

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    Ce Stamo a Pensá - Seating area

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    Ce Stamo a Pensá - Meatball scaccoccia (front), Arancino cacio e Pepe (right), Montanare with Buffalo moz (left)

    Meatball scaccoccia (front), Arancino cacio e Pepe (right), Montanare with Buffalo moz (left)

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