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    La Scalinata

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndRoman, Trattorie, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Limoncello
    Dee H.

    This was a hidden gem- the staff including our waiter was great, attentive, and friendly. The food was delish- ambiance gets a little tight but they had extra seating in the back, so that helped a bit. We randomly walked by and got a table quickly.

    Grilled beef - incredibly good!

    As in the old saying "All roads lead to Rome", if you are in Rome, your roads should lead you to this place. Very conveniently located, just minutes from Spanish steps and Trevi Fountain, Hostaria la Scalinata is a true hidden gem! Don't waste your time trying to find anything else, the place offers the most amazing, authentic Italian food you can only dream of! We ended up coming back almost every night we spent in Rome. Our server, Ameteo, was absolutely incredible, he made us feel so welcome every time, it truly felt like we were are visiting our family. The food is incredible, every bite is like a symphony in your mouth. Everything in their menu is fantastic, but their burrata appetizer, carbonara, lasagna, pizza, meatballs, and grilled meats are simply magnificent! The desserts are amazing too! Not to mention their house wine and their limoncello, hands down the best in Rome! If you live in Rome and can visit them any time, I envy you. If you are in Rome for a short visit, then you only have a limited amount of days to try an amazing, true Italian cousine - don't waste these days on other places! Come to Hostaria la Scalinata, you will not leave disappointed! Can't wait for our next trip to Rome to visit them again! Thank you very much to Amedeo and to their chef for making this experience so unforgettable!

    Pizza
    Kelly N.

    Stopped by here randomly because it's near the shopping area. Upon entering, the owner was very friendly and treated us very warmly throughout the entire meal. For food, we got the pizza with spicy salami and pasta bolognese. Both were good, but a little too salty. Just be aware - when you pay, the owner will pressure you for a tip and keep asking until you give it. Tips are typically discretionary, especially in Italy, but to have the owner pressure us so hard for tips ruined the experience for us. Which is why I gave this a 3 star rather than 4.

    The lasagna
    Adriana C.

    La Scalinata has the best food in Rome! Went with family and shared a few dishes and each one was amazing! The staff was also great! They knew how to put smiles on our faces and welcomed us to their wonderful city with open arms!!

    eggplant parmigiana, fettuccine bolognese, vegetable soup
    Ashley M.

    so glad we found this hole in the wall! everything was delicious: vegetable soup, meatballs, eggplant, spinach ravioli, fettuccine bolognese, porkchops with roasted potatoes. no other restaurants we've tried can compare. if you're lucky enough you'll receive an after dinner digestif. excellent service, i highly recommend eating in the front dining room.

    Mel B.

    Best restaurant in rome, the staff are soooo friendly the food is amazing and the price is affordable. Our server was so funny and so sweet after what seemed like every other place in roma treated us Canadian tourists poorly this place was welcoming

    Spaghetti alla carbonara.
    Esteban N.

    My wife and loved the place. We also stumbled across it on the way between the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The server was really funny and friendly. My wife had the Coda a la vaccinara and I had the Spaghetti alla Carbonara. We had 2 entrees, shared a Pizza Campo d' fiore, 2 cokes and a medium beer. Total was €52.50.

    Tiramisu
    VJ S.

    We just stumbled on this place as we were walking from the Trevi fountain to the Spanish Steps. Great wait staff, would definitely return for more. There are roman specialties on the menu that we didn't see anywhere else, specifically the fried artichokes. We didn't have a lot to eat, but what we had was delicious. I had fettuccine al pesto and my friend had a spinach salad. I am a home baker and I have to say the bread was excellent. The tiramisu was top drawer. We were in Rome for only a few days but we will definitely return to this place. Buon apetito!

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    Food was very good, but the staff was outstanding great family environment. Reasonably priced and a good selection.

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    Good food and reasonably priced for this area. I had the seafood fettuccini and a glass of white wine for a $28 lunch.

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    delicious! I think we tried everything on the menu!! ah how romantic roman cuisine is!

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    This was not far from Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Excellent food, fair price, they take credit cards and service was very good.

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    As in the old saying "All roads lead to Rome", if you are in Rome, your roads should lead you to this place.

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    Trieste - Tiramisu

    Trieste

    4.8(172 reviews)
    1.2 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)
    1.2 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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