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L'Archetto

3.6 (125 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza
Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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L C.

Finally getting around to posting a review for one of our favourite super informal pasta restaurants close to Trevi Fountain. It is slightly strange to eat in a lane with cars passing by your chair, but this type of restaurant is typical of old Rome. Our family makes a point of dining here each trip to Rome, at least once, as the pasta is pretty good and they can accommodate a large group if you call ahead - we are often 12-14. Cacio e Pepe, spaghetti bolognese, saltimbocca, pizza - all good. Like many places in Italy the service is hit and miss, we've had both good and fair experiences here, but this is not fine dining. The food will not disappoint.

Overly salty cacio e pepe. Plastic cups for wine in picture :(
Azbel G.

I don't like bashing places. I like to give my full honest review as a foodie. Overall experience here was a 2.5/5. Taste: 3/5 was about 50/50. My sister's mushroom pasta was amazing. However I had the cacio e pepe that was way too salty almost inedible. Probably the worst thing I ate during my entire trip to its Italy. Service: .5/5 There was no friendliness or greeting. Simply, "you want to eat? Sit here ok." We ordered their house wine which I would not recommend. We asked for wine glasses and we're told "No! Drink from cup". Our server made us drink our wine from colored plastic cups while everyone around us drank their house wine from wine glasses. Very very dissatisfied. Ambience: 4/5 If you do dine here, sit outside and enjoy the beautiful street of Rome. Inside is ok, I prefer outside simply. Overall take: There are hundreds of great local restaurants that want your business and will welcome you warmly and kindly. For having such high reviews we expected a warm welcoming, instead we received disappointment. Will not return sadly.

Italian pasta and pizza.
Vicki P.

I agree with what another reviewer said. My husband had the Cacio de pepe and he normally likes salty food but said it was inedible. I had a sauce with bacon and cheese and it was very good. The service was horrible. The waitress was rude and when we went to pay - she said they only take cash and was extremely annoyed with us. We went into the restaurant and they gladly took our credit card. It was like all the staff were annoyed at the tourists despite that they make a living by tourists.

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Andre D.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Great service and food had such good flavors. Strongly recommend

Chanel Spaghetti
Sohaib Q.

Amazing pasta and house sauces. Pair it with the tiramisu and it's one of the best meals in Rome and right next to one of the best attractions, the Trevi fountain.

J.L. P.

I cannot quite understand why this place rates the way it does, because we had a lovely experience and probably our favorite food in Rome. One thing I liked about L'Archetto is its lack of an American menu/translation. A lot of places around here have English menus, which tells me they are mostly catering toward tourist crowds versus locals. It's located a couple of blocks from the Trevi fountain. Far enough to keep the price low and a ton of tourists away, but close enough if I have a desire for more I would go back. We ordered two dishes, one called the Trevi, which was a light red sauce, bacon, and zucchini tossed in spaghetti. The other was the spaghetti vodka. Both were absolutely perfect - sauced well, al dente, great flavor. The draft beer was okay, similar to a bud light (meh) but the house white wine was delectable. I'd suggest this place to anyone looking for a quiet, delicious and cheap meal

N Y.

We were strolling the streets of Rome and stopped to eat here. Ordered Amatriciana and Cacio e pepe and it was delicious! Friendly service, Cash Only and is near the Trevi Fountain. Highly recommend!

So good the plates are licked clean!

Confused by the other reviews... our house wine was fantastic and the food fresh. Great service and great prices! Especially for being within walking distance of so many sights. Delicious!

Angelina G.

Hidden little gem in the side street. Fast and delicious place to grab a bite and relax!

Marc W.

Great little spot 2 blocks off of the beaten path where you can sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine/beer, some incredibly fresh bruschetta, and some of the most delicate and flavorful pasta.

Shawnny M.

Very good service. Price was not too bad. Pizza was amazing! Crispy crust and nice salt from ham. Enjoyed the outside seating. Waiter was very attentive. Food served in about 10min. English speaking waiter too. Very helpful. Even called a taxi for us which is so important as we don't know how to converse with Taxi persons that well. Place was clean too. Will recommend to friends traveling to Roma.

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I cannot quite understand why this place rates the way it does, because we had a lovely experience and probably our favorite food in Rome.

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Trieste

4.8(173 reviews)
1.0 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)
0.9 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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L'Archetto - italian - Updated May 2026

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