Pretty interior with nice table setting and cheerful color scheme in this sweet restaurant right by Vatican. It's a little hidden but super close and not touristy at all because it's a family owned restaurant focused on quality. After eating pasta for 2 weeks I was excited to see salmon on the menu. The description on the menu was a little scary with so many different combinations in the sauce. It was a citrus salmon that was so yummy. I had the tiramisu for dessert which was pudding style. I love a cake style tiramisu but it was still good and a bit lighter which was nice too. The hotel recommended this restaurant and I can truly see why since it is such a nice jewel for the area. read more

Wow, what a wonderful find after a long day in Vatican City! Just a few short blocks and about 10 minutes once you exit Vatican City. Service is top notch and the food is excellent! Our order was simple. Just pizza, bread with oil and a meat and cheese platter. For drinks white light wine, spritz, Prosecco, and a fruity Prosecco. Kiddo loved the pizza. Simple with melty cheese and spicy pepperoni (??pepperoni- not pepperoni but something of the like, sorry). She said it was the best pizza she's ever had and she's had A LOT of pizza! The bread was fluffy on the inside with a crunchy exterior. The oil was simple Olivia oil but had the best "herby" aroma you could taste with each bite. Meat and cheese were delightful. There was a wonderful onion jam that came with it. I wanted to buy some but they didn't have any for sale....so so sad! For drinks, I definitely recommend the Prosecco. Either one. Both so deliciously dangerous. If we are ever back in this area, we will definitely come back to dine here. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some great eats with superb service!! read more

La Locanda di Pietro - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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After a long 3 hr tour of the Vatican and no service from Dei Musei. We checked Yelp for another strong recommendation. We walked just a few stores down and fortunately found La Locanda. Service was quick and friendly. We both ordered pasta which was prepared perfectly al dente. Sat outside which was fine even though temp in the low 80's. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

The lemon pasta! Order it! Eat it! You're welcome! Friendly staff super chill. There is also a little market (sort of!) to shop at. It was a little warm but once I told them they immediately turn it on. read more

From the moment we walked in they made us feel like family. My sister and I visited here for dinner after a long day in the Vatican Museums. Every worker came up and introduced themselves at some point during our meal, and made sure the food was up to standard, and boy was it. Not only were their prices fair but their food was so delicious and the environment was amazing, creating the perfect dining experience. Everyone there was truly so happy how much we loved the food and all the guests were talking to one another like we were all at one big family dinner. My favorite part was when we got up to leave, the couple next to us stopped us to share their story of going there for over 25 years and it warmed their hearts to see us so relaxed and enjoy the food as much as they have for so long. Before we left they told us that we are always welcome back with open arms. I hope to find myself back in Rome one day and when I do, I will be coming back. read more

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This place was SO good, we will be visiting again before we leave. The carbonara was fresh and hot and full of flavor. I had asked for red wine vinegar for the Caprese but honestly it didn't need anything else, very flavorful. And I love the ham pizza lol! Service was great! The outdoor patio was nice as well! We've visited twice now and plan on going again! It's so good here! Once you find what you like, stick with it! read more

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Food is great. Awesome customer service. We arrived 30 minutes early and they seated us and provided water and bread before they were even open. Extra friendly and great outdoor patio. read more

La Locanda di Pietro - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This restaurant was recommended to us by the staff at our hotel. We were worried about going to tourist traps and wanted something authentic. This place did not disappoint! We ended up coming here twice! The first time we had the burrata, eggplant parm and the gnocchi. The gnocchi were amazing, the sauce was to die for. The second time we decided to just stick to pasta. I got the carbonara and mom got a pasta that was wrapped in eggplant in a tomato sauce. Cannot remember the name of it but it was delicious. The carbonara was exceptional as well. They also serve you warm bread with olive oil upon request. For dessert we got the tiramisu which was do die for. Lastly the service! I wish I remembered the ladies name who served us both days, she was great. So kind and accommodating that we were tourists and didn't speak Italian. Overall great place 10/10 recommend. read more

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So disappointed...was so looking forward to a nice pasta dish in Rome! This is not even fresh pasta and sauce was bland, service meh...don't bother! read more

Great place to eat about 2 blocks away from Vatican/St. Peter's Square....found it on Yelp and gave it a try. Great pasta, and had fried zucchini as our appetizer...the staff were super friendly and courteous! Highly recommend! read more

Food was fantastic and service was top notch. Delicioso! Make sure you go when you are in Rome you will not be disappointed. We had the Lasagna bolognese and gnocchi. read more

What a delicious dinner and wonderful service celebrating my birthday in Rome. From the house wine to the special song with dessert, we couldn't ask for more. Thank you! read more

Needed a quick place to eat after visiting a museum and La Locanda didn't have a wait. The waiter was very welcoming and it was easy to communicate with him even though we were tourists. We ordered the red beet pasta and the tuna steak. Excellent presentation, but the taste was mediocre and the price could not be justified. There was also an extra fee on our receipt for sitting inside, which we were not aware about before. read more

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Outstanding food and even better service! So welcoming a d attentive. Our server Stefano made our evening!!

The food was amazing! Especially the lemon pasta! I wanted to lick the plate it was so good! The service was great and the ambiance was beautiful! Will definitely return!!' read more

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Food was Great, Service slow, our servers were friendly but the place is understaffed. Had many carbonaras in Rome, this place was amongst the best, fried zucchinis were also outstanding. Location was average, recommend this place for its Food! read more

This was the perfect 1st night dinner spot . Staff was warm and welcoming. We sat outside weather was perfect. The food came up fresh and in reasonable time. We would recommend this place to all who are in the Vatican area. read more

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Good quality Italian dinner in Rome. Particularly enjoyed my clam and pasta dish. I will go here again when I visit Rome in the future.

Amazing dishes, great service, family owned, and definitely plan to return the next time I visit Rome.

This establishment had less than 10 tables I would say. It was very tight. The service was well appreciated and the menu had lots of different options. There were multiple entrees I was going back and forth with in deciding what to get. For appetizers we went with eggplant meatballs and the octopus salad. The eggplant meatballs were with smoked cheese. There were only 3 present with a limited amount of tomato sauce. I would have liked additional sauce as it went well with the fried meatballs. The filling was a little mushy, but had an appetizing taste. Regarding the octopus salad, it came with potatoes and olives. It was delicious. The octopus was cooked perfectly. The potatoes and olives went together nicely with the octopus. I ordered the stuffed chicken for my entrée. It was with asparagus, cheese, sweet corn, beer sauce, and purple potatoes. My only complaint about the dish was the size. The chicken piece was very small. The sweet corn and the beer sauce was the headline here. The sauce was one of the best I ever had. For dessert, I had their licorice tartufo. It just seemed to be a scoop of gelato. I never had a licorice ice cream/gelato before, but I enjoyed it. The licorice taste was not too overpowering. Will I go back? Definitely. read more

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Authentic Italian food for unbelievable prices. Romans come in and out, so book a table past 8 pm, the maître du plaisir speaks perfect English and is extremely friendly. Good wine selection cheap, one line of the offering is based on organic, wealthy dishes, try it out. English menu available. Absolute recommendation! read more

La Locanda di Pietro - Dessert, hit chocolate cake. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

La Locanda di Pietro specializes in Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. They're located outside of the Vatican walls not too far from Hotel Alimandi. Here's what I tried here: *Paccheri di Gragnano all'Amatriciana - Paccheri with bacon, tomato sauce, cheese, and black peppers. The paccheri was perfectly cooked al dente and was served piping hot. The tomato sauce was very rich. The taste of the black peppers was subtle. *Tortino di Melanzane alla Parmigiana - Eggplant pie baked parmesan style. It's not really a pie but the eggplant is in multiple layers. The eggplant was perfectly baked and the parmesan added a nice cheesy flavor. *Tacconelle Casarecce con Pomodori Datterini, Scaglie di Parmigian - Homemade Tacconelle pasta with cherry tomatoes, sliced parmesan cheese, and basil. This was like eating soft thick square noodle sheets. The cherry tomatoes added a sweet flavor to the pasta. The sliced parmesan cheese created a nice cheesy layer. This was a very unique dish. *Tagliata di Manzo, Ananas, Radicchio e Scaglie di Mandoria al Sale Rosso delle Hawaii - Sliced beef, pineapple, radish, and almond flakes with red Hawaiian salt. Some of the beef pieces were chewy and some were tender. Service was pretty good. We were greeted upon entry. Our server was friendly. The food took a bit of time to arrive but it was worth the wait. Most of the dishes were pretty good. Will be back the next time I'm in Rome! read more

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Food was mediocre. Waiter also forgot my father's order. He then said he was going to comp it. When we got the bill, he had not. The steak with figs was tasty, but the meat was minimal. Same with the salmon and pasta. Very good flavour, but barely any salmon. The desserts were decent, but I was surprised overall considering this was supposed to be a highly rated restaurant with over 2000 reviews. Burrata and tomatoes were ok. I'm used to must softer and smoother burrata, but it wasn't bad. read more

Amazing service and delicious food. Our waiter was an older gentleman who was very kind and welcoming. He made our dinning experience the best. I had a cacio e Pepe and my husband had slow cooked beef. Both delicious and the tiramisu was the highlight. Best tiramisu I've ever had. It is a bit pricey but the food and service was great. read more

Such a cute and quaint restaurant! We stayed across the street at the Hearth Hotel and didn't check in until about 8 PM on a Sunday. The receptionist recommends this restaurant bc of its proximity. Luckily, there was no wait, but the restaurant had bustling waitresses and many eaters. The food was good, unfortunately I have no other Italian restaurants to compare to as this was the first we had in Italy. I really liked that their house wine was only 4 euros! The service was nice and attentive. I didn't get a judgmental Attitude bc we didn't speak a lick of Italian. read more

La Locanda di Pietro - Conditi pasta - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We loved the staff, very friendly and spoke good English. We brought our 8 month old in a stroller and they were very accommodating. The food was great too, we got bruschetta, pasta and pizza. Great meal and they didn't rush us at all through the meal. read more

Amazing food, great wine excellent experience. Zucchini fries a must! Leave room for dessert all fresh made everything that day, tiramisu is so light you will order second. read more

La Locanda di Pietro - Zucchini fries - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We made reservations ahead of time so right when they opened we were able to get seated right away. This place has like a country and rustic type feel which we thought made it feel cozy but still classy. We ordered some delicious foods and so happy we were able to stop by. The staff ere so kind. Even provided my 3 year old a nice small gelato. Thank you to the kind ppl serving us. It was beyond amazing. read more

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A small and local quintessential experience of Rome's culinary offerings. Patrons appeared to be local and go for extended dinners with families and friends. Carbonara was sublime, aperol spritzs balanced and refreshing, and the stuffed chicken really unique with its incorporation of corn and asparagus inside. What really was most memorable was the fried zucchini and seafood pasta special. Everything had a special quality to it and you can't really go wrong with your order. read more

In general, always avoid restaurants near tourist centers. It means that the search was difficult when leaving the Vatican Museums. Push off the bold advances of catchy waiters, zigzag between invading terraces, catch your breath between two scents of burnt pizzas and industrial tomato sauce. And then a facade that looks different, an elegant card, a discreet frame. Is this the exception that proves the rule? In any case, the restaurant claims to make real pizzas with a dough that rests more than 48 hours, use quality flour, fresh food and superior olive oil. Let us convince. The Calabrese pizza is really good, with a sweet tomato sauce, a dough with that subtle toasty smell that excites both the nostrils and salivates the taste buds, without the delirious garnishes that characterize the usual culinary disasters. The octopus salad was quite nasty, with a bad choice of potatoes, floury, so that the presentation was not very clear. And pasta quite honest. With that, a 2014 Montepulciano open and fine. Check to 70,50 euros for 2. read more

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A great, small Italian restaurant not far from the Vatican museum. Lucky if you can get in. We had great food and service. Nice atmosphere.

We had a great time here tonight and a fairly light dinner. We had Antipasto meats, cheeses, olives, and bread. Then Tomato bruschetta on bread. Then Pizza followed by a very rich dessert. I'm trying to stick to my diet on this trip so I didn't eat much and none of the dessert. The music was good too. read more

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Wonderful food and ambience! We had misunderstood our reservation date but they worked us in!!! Ask for Victorio... he was amazing!

What a find for two Italian seniors from NY USA Not only was the food outstanding but when coupled with attentive service; first class entries and a joyous time because of the attention given is more than what could expect Oh, we almost forgot the prices( spnjju read more

Being the only restaurant that served fresh hot quality bread during our visit, we were extremely happy from the beginning of the meal to the end. Service was welcoming, greeting us warmly and showing us to a seat. I ordered a serving of spaghetti with garlic and hot peppers. Although it was quite different from the usual Spaghetti Aglio Olio, the restaurant's twist to the dish was delicious. The spaghetti was topped with bread crumbs, which gave it an extra layer of flavour. It was definitely the best pasta dish I had during my visit to Rome. Although the food was not too quick to arrive, the wait was definitely worth it. As we finished our meal, we saw that a table next to us had ordered a type of chocolate dessert that was presented beautifully, and we followed along and ordered the same thing, which happened to be a Chocolate Soufflé. When the dessert arrived, the presentation was extremely pleasing to the eye. It was like a mixture between a soufflé and a chocolate lava cake baked to perfection. The dark and rich flavour of the chocolate was complimented by the ganache surrounding it. One of the best desserts I've ever had. Overall, the meal here was extremely delicious. We came back for a second time a few days later, traveling by metro just to come to this restaurant one last time before leaving Rome. I'd highly recommend La Locanda di Piestro to all. It is truly a meal that I will remember. read more

La Locanda di Pietro - Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and hot pepper flakes - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Awesome service with awesome food! But first, let's address the decor inside the restaurant! It's absolutely beautiful. We ordered this Buccatini (pork) with a side salad which was very good. Then we ordered lasagna which I'd say is good but isn't the best lasagna I've ever had. Lastly I ordered another pasta dish which was probably the best thing we got out of all this dishes (sorry cant remember the name!). Overall, it was a good experience and I'd come back again. read more

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Very impressed. My first Roman meal and it was delicious. Had the prosciutto and melon. Really fresh. Then the Cacio e Pepe. Which was amazing! Apparently, I didn't know what al dente pasta was. There were certainly other good looking dishes and the desserts looked excellent. I'd recommend for anyone looking for good Italian food, near the Vatican, and wants a place "English friendly". read more

Nice restaurant with a good atmosphere. Prices weren't too high. We ordered carbonara pasta and another kind, I can't remember the name. They were both nice but nothing too special. I think you can find better pasta elsewhere. We also had tiramisu. They were just ok. The free bread was better than the other breads we had during our trip in Italy but it was still tasteless. Service was nice. Overall, not a bad nor a good experience. I just don't get the hype about this place. Maybe we should have tried the pizzas? Book a table as it gets crowded quite fast. read more

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Ate here on our first night in Rome as it was close to our hotel . Lovely service and delicious food. Appetizer of fresh cantelope and procuito was delicious . Large servings.I had pasta carbonara and husband had pasta with anchovies and red peppers. Very spicy. read more

Excellent and creative menu. Freshly made. Ambiance is great. I had the lemon pasta, a hearty serving for sure but I couldn't not finish it!