I tried a lot of recommended restaurants in Rome, but 44 Osteria Quarantaquattro was by far my…read morefavorite. Hands down the best pasta I had in Rome. The owner was wonderful, the vibe was amazing, and you could really feel the care and passion behind everything. The pasta and every dish we had were unique, flavorful, and anything but generic. It felt like a real experience, not just another dinner. I'd go back in a heartbeat."

We had an amazing time at 44 Osteria. The owner greet us in an let us pick out our table. The…read moreambinence is very cozy and the service is top notch. We came during Christmas holiday and had the most mellow songs. As far as the food we ordered the baby squid, the Margherita pizza, the fettuccine with lamb and spaghetazo with clams. 10/10. Definitely worth a visit.

The restaurant was just a short walk from the hotel. We were so lucky to get in without a…read morereservation and I could not have been more grateful because this was easily top 3 of restaurant of my entire Italian vacation. The presentation of these plates showed the care and love they put into every single plate. Our server was also constantly checking in on us which was not a normal experience for us in Italy. I thought my favorite Italian drink was limoncello spritz but they made me love the passion spritz so much it was what I ordered every drink there after! If you find yourself in Rome do not skip this place.

This restaurant was our first recommendation when we arrived in Rome on Christmas Eve. Our hotel…read moreguest services manager had told us about this convenient restaurant right across from the hotel after we had told him about a restaurant our pick-up service driver had raved about. Apparently, the gentleman at the hotel thought the restaurant we had been referred to was not very good. I later read reviews and can concur that it seemed more appealing for the general masses. However, when the guest services manager called Amadeo to make reservations for my husband and me, I heard the him say something that sounded like "American tourists," and I feared we were being highlighted as tourists, and I felt that perhaps this restaurant would be more appealing to American tourist appetite. We decided not to go. A week later, after returning from Florence, and staying at a hotel down the road we decided to eat here. Having learned a bit more about touristy restaurants, and tactics restaurants use when they really are begging for customers to come inside, plus having walked a ton and having visited the colosseum and the pantheon in one day, we just thought, "why not give it a try?" I frankly had been tired of reading reviews on Yelp and Google to find out that others gave a restaurant high reviews whereas I wouldn't have or I would have rated something higher where others rated it lower. This is one of those restaurants. Our waiter "Bari" was exceptional. He spoke English well, and he personally made our aperitifs. My "Sex on the Beach" was spot on, and my husband believed his "Old Fashioned" was one of the best he's had. Bari told us he's training to be a bartender, and he's off to a good start in our opinion. We both had the seafood pasta, which was spectacular, with a well-balanced creamy sauce. Everything about this meal was enjoyable, from the bread to the salad, and our main course. As far as the ambience, or the dining area they sat us in, I noticed again how they sat us with other Anglo-Saxon looking people. We sat next to a very nice couple from Austria, and a long table behind us was filled with young Germans. On my way to the bathroom, I noticed several Hispanic people in a room together with other Latins. I chuckled at this because, frankly, and I am not alone here, I am half-Mexican but my looks balance between my Spaniard side and my Scandinavian side, and I could have been comfortable in either dining situation. But I digress, this restaurant could have been a trusted choice the first time we were referred. I would recommend it to anyone freshly visiting Rome.

I would go back to Rome over and over again just to come back to this place. It is definitely a…read moreplace I talk about over and over again. My favorite on the menu...which one to choose from...definitely the Quattro Formaggi, Lasagna, and the simple but oh so delicious Carbonara. Oh and you want to talk about great service? This place sticks out like a sore thumb when it comes to their service because it is very rare to have such great hospitality service from a place in Italy. lol! Seriously though, the servers were very friendly and accommodating. Be ready to get in line for over an hour. You know a place is good when the line is long! The place is small but my goodness, they exude the small but cute Italian cafe vibe. Until my next visit, I will salivate and fantasize about the food at Cantina e Cucina.

Very good, tasty pasta. The workers there are busting their butts, and I appreciated it. The…read moreambiance is like a typical Italian restaurant. Tables are pretty close together, but the food is well worth it.

My husband and I ended our Italy trip in Geata as we wanted to stay in a more remote area of Italy…read moreon our way back from Amalfi coast to Rome. We took the train into the city, and got a 15 minute taxi drive to the hotel. We decided to book Albergo as they had one of the best TripAdvisor reviews in the area (plus a private beach), however we didn't realize that it is about a 20 minute drive to the town center - which will cost you a $15 taxi. They have a city bus, but it does not run that often (only once an hour on the weekends, and less during the week). However, we still enjoyed our time in Geata. The hotel was nice and clean, and the grounds were kept up nicely. Our plan was to relax in Geata and that's exactly what we did. The beach area was decent (clean, crystal clear water), and they also have free lounge chairs, tables and umbrellas. In addition, they have a nice freshwater pool at the top of the resort, however the hot tub wasn't what I would consider a "hot" tub. It was basically the same temp of the pool and had jacuzzi jets. For our room we got a King suite that faced the ocean. The room could have used some updating, but I thought it was all apart of the old Italian charm of the resort. The patio off our room was HUGE and had a bistro table and lounge chairs. Apart of our room rental included breakfast, which was really nice. The spread included everything from eggs to croissants and fruit. A nice mix of options. Breakfast was served at the only restaurant at the resort, and we also went there for dinner. For Dinner my husband and I got the veal marsala and filet. Both were amazing, but the tiramisu was the best for dessert!!! I would give the restaurant for dinner 5 stars! Overall for the value, Albergo, was a great place to stay and somewhere to consider if you want to avoid the touristy area of Italy.

From the owner: Il Grand Hotel Le Rocce è un albergo a 4 stelle situato sul più bel tratto del litorale laziale,…read morecomunemente conosciuto come Riviera di Ulisse. La struttura, completamente immersa nella vegetazione, vanta 50 camere, di cui la maggior parte tutte con proprio balcone e vista mare, un ristorante panoramico segnalato dalla guida Michelin e dal Gambero Rosso, una piscina con vasca idromassaggio, e una spiaggia attrezzata riservata ai soli ospiti dell'albergo. Il settore spiaggia è altresì organizzato con un bar, aperto dalle 9:00 di mattina alle 19:00 di sera, e con un ristorantino di tipo informale dove è possibile pranzare grigliate di pesce fresco cucinate e vista dai nostri chef, insalatone e frutta fresca. Tra gli altri servizi a disposizione del cliente segnaliamo anche un ampio parcheggio gratuito (non custodito) situato all'interno del complesso, la connessione internet wifi, anch'essa gratuita e disponibile presso le aree comuni come bar della colazione, spiaggia e piscina.

This was a beautiful restaurant! We came at around 6pm and were seated at a table for drinks before…read morewe could order dinner, which was only available after 7/7:30. The cocktails were very meticulously prepared and very good. Once we ordered food, we transitioned to wine. We split the meat and cheese plate, which was one of the best plates I've had for the quality and quantity. My friend got the gnocchi, which she said was one of the best pasta dishes she's had in her life. I had the cacio e pepe, which was very simple and delicious. The place was rather slow from the service standpoint, but other than that, we can see ourselves coming back again or recommending it to our friends!

Was on the hunt for our first breakfast in Rome, and Yelp led us here. It was tucked away in a…read moreneighborhood, and all the tables were in use so we had to sit in comfy leather chairs, but we later asked to switch to a table to make it easier to eat. Service is slow here, but I figure that's the European style. I had the egg casserole which was a piece of bread, not fully cooked egg, ham, cheese, and zucchini. It was unique and delicious! Their portions are quite small, but again, understandable for Italian breakfasts! Really cute environment and friendly staff.

Met up with a friend at Scholars bar to have a drink and catch up. It was my first visit so I…read morewasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised because it is a little oasis away from the pizza and pasta that fills the streets in Rome. Yes, it's Rome and what does one expect, I get it. Still, it was a nice little break. When you step in you are transported out of Rome and into an Irish pub. Music, decorations, etc are all what one might find in a corner bar that calls itself an Irish pub. No, it won't fool true Irish pub-goers, but it's a passable way to escape the Aperol and wine of most of Rome. The bartender was nice and she took our order and told us to grab a seat and she delivered the drinks. It was about 6pm and they weren't busy and since I didn't see any other servers, it was nice that she did that. Overall, a nice little change of pace. If you need a break from all Rome all the time, maybe consider popping in here for a pint.

A very traditional Irish pub in the heart of Rome, Mark, the manager is very personable and exactly…read morewhat you would expect from a fiery Irishman. We just stopped in for drinks and a snack service was great atmosphere was great. Stop by, you'll enjoy the experience.

Our private driver chose Osteria for our lunch stop during our Vatican private tour in October 2024…read moreAnd this was an exceptional choice. Our appetizers, anti-pasta platter, charcuterie, entrees, dessert and coffee were exceptional. We made the wise choice to allow our host to choose all our courses, each one was delicious, authentic, all fresh tasty ingredients. The house wine was superb, and we were provided complimentary Lemoncello shots, I'd gladly stop here again if in the Vatican area, and without any doubts recommend Osteria for lunch or dinner. I just wish I could remember our hosts name in order to thank him. I do have a table photo though of our host and my beautiful other half!

Private guide, Nicola, recommended this restaurant and it was excellent. Had antipasti, a walnut…read morecream ravioli and much more. Ambiance was very nice and quiet.

To preface-- we think this place MIGHT be kosher…read more Service was great, best part about the restaurant imo. Food was... okay? I got the Lamb with potatoes and I felt as thought it was boiled, sent it back and she understood, I was so scared that they would be upset but no issue! She brought meatballs and veal back (we order 2 lamb plates with potatoes so two meals to replace) and the veal was alright, meatballs were... okay, definitely not like expected meatballs but I still ate them. After the dinner she came with a lemon sorbet for the family which really helped the rating of the place. She was a really sweet lady with shorter hair, spoke very well in English, and was very hospitable. She was what made us like the restaurant other than the obvious wine ambience.

The place was recommended to me while out on a walking tour. The guide of our tour had only good…read morethings to say about this restaurant so I stopped by afterwards. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem because it is not visible from the Main Street. It was a nice quite spot to dine in such a busy area. I ordered the baked sea bass and it was so delicious. The food was seasoned perfectly and nothing about my meal was overdone or overwhelming. The staff was also friendly and responsive to inquiries. Free WiFi is also available. I highly recommend this restaurant and wished that it was closer to my hotel so that I could've visited again.

This was one of the upscale fine dining restaurants that we went to in Rome. As soon as I walked…read moreinto the restaurant, it had elegant decors with dim lighting and a quiet atmosphere with soft music playing in the background. We ordered sea bass fillet rolled in zucchini and honey mushrooms. Fish was tender, soft, and delicious with great seasoning. We also ordered Ravioli with white truffles and it was delicious as well. Ravioli tasted like it was freshly made and it tasted great with truffles. Lastly, we got tiramisu for dessert. This tiramisu was prepared by an artist. Just by looking at the dish, it was very pretty to look at. It was presented on a beautiful plate with thin chocolate cookie on top with sugar decoration and underneath was a creamy white tiramisu. I loved this dish because it was unique dessert with great sweet flavor and great presentation. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly with great attitude and they are attentive. I think they liked the look on my face every time they brought out the dishes because their presentation was great. Whoever was the Chef that night, I would give him or her an award. This restaurant was unique just like Rome. Highly recommended!

My husband and I arrived in Rome on a Thursday afternoon from Wisconsin, and our first dinner…read moreexperience was at Ristorante Ad Hoc. We opted for the Roman-style cuisine tasting menu with wine pairings. The service was warm and welcoming, and the ambiance was quiet and romantic. I appreciated the decor, especially the various wine bottles displayed throughout, and I also liked the dishes the food was served on. That said, this restaurant leaned a little too "foodie" for my taste. I also discovered that I really dislike truffles! My husband, on the other hand, enjoyed everything--including my leftovers. The wines were fantastic across the board. I also want to mention the pricing was shockingly affordable for what we got at dinner, which again, included the wine pairing. If you consider yourself a foodie and enjoy creative, thoughtfully prepared dishes, Ristorante Ad Hoc is worth a visit.

This place is really good. It is upper scale than most places we have been to on the tour, great…read moreambiance, excellent food. The server recommended us wine that we fell in love with, every dish we tried was amazing. All staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely go back.

This is a wonderful, classic restaurant near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The food is…read moremasterfully prepared by the Nonna of the family, and she comes out to greet her guests during the night. The service is very polished, if a bit rushed. The main room (where you want to sit) is a beautiful, grand room in a former palazzo. We flew to Rome for dinner in 2018 and this was the place we chose. We have been back twice since. You want to get the beef cheeks and any of the patas. If the zucchini blossoms are on the menu, get them, too.