This was a pretty good restaurant that I recommend looking into! I ordered the Bucatini alla…read moreMatriciana which was very good! There were lots of menu options as well. Additionally, there's lots of outdoor seating in case you don't have a reservation, but if it's hot out I recommend getting one so you can land a seat inside. The staff was kind and overall I had a pretty good time!

This nice Italian restaurant has good,refined service and a helpful staff. The restaurant interior…read moreis warm, elegant and welcoming. It's a very clean restaurant. They offer indoor and patio seating. Their appetizers like fresh cut prosciutto were delicious. We enjoyed our pasta dishes very much. Carbonara was good over rigatoni. The shrimp scampi risotto was the best we ever tasted. The service staff forgot the artichoke appetizer we ordered so it never arrived but the waiter was apologetic and very understanding once we inquired about it. Overall, this is a very good place to eat. Some dishes like the shrimp scampi risotto were world class dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant.

In the Monti neighborhood, a charming walk from our hotel brought us to Taverna Urbana…read more The food in Rome is all pretty fantastic, and Taverna Urbana is right up there. It's a small place on a neighborhood street. Not a lot of traffic. We ate outside. At first there were water misters going to cool folks off. Then when it got later , they turned off not sure why. Servers were all nice & helpful. Spoke English. Bread was served in a small paper bag. My husband had the ravioli with tomatoes which was very good. I had cacio e Pepe but opted not to have the table side creation (4 euro more) , though we did see someone else having that. Dessert - best dessert ever! Torta Della Nonna - flaky shortbread crust, lemon curd, almonds/hazelnuts. Raspberry sauce.

For whatever reason I'm thinking of Anton Ego's monologue from "Ratatouille" and his review of…read moreeating Remy's dish. The review reflects on the nature of criticism: Ego muses that the harshest criticism can be entertaining, but ultimately worthless compared to the act of creation itself. This applies to the meal I just finished. I seem to have eaten endless versions of typical Roman trattoria, osteria etc. whilst in Rome but nothing like the meal I had at Taverna Urbana. The Caccio e pepe is prepared at table side and was excellent. Overall the service was excellent and the price reasonable.

Hidden Gem!!! Came…read morehere beginning of December 2026 and I had the impression the restaurant was run by the owner, the chef, and a waitress. Even tho it was short handed, the service was amazing and the food as well. The owner was quite charismatic, energetic, and helpful with suggestions. No reservation was needed to dine in here We ordered Salame Lucano, Cauzuni, Orecchitelle, and Baccala del giorno. They were all amazing, tasteful, delicious and fresh. The decor and ambiance was amazing and noise level was low. Quite enjoyable place for dinner. Definitely worth coming and an amazing place to come for dinner. Will definitely come back here when in Rome : )

This meal was one for the ages. I seriously think this was the culinary high point of my life - 3.5…read morehours, 14 courses with 6 Italian red wines, champagne and 2 digestifs. We chose the "whims of the chef" menu. Decadent beyond words but what an amazing experience! I can't say enough good things. They just kept bringing food. What a lovely lovely memory for first time visitors to Rome. The restaurant is warm, welcoming and cozy. Thank you!

We came here at the recommendation of a local, so we knew we were in for a treat but we were still…read moreblown away. The owners were so nice and the food was spectular! An authentic gem you wouldn't expect to find hidden just around the corner from Piazza Navona.

tl;dr excellent traditional Roman cuisine meets exceptional service, so you are sure to feel right…read moreat home in this family-run trattoria The Roman pasta scene is dominated by four quintessential pasta dishes -- Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Gricia -- and each is served at any of the countless trattorias around Rome. While plenty of these places are unabashed tourist traps, others are true diamonds in the rough. Finding the gems can be challenging -- so I was relieved that our host in Rome invited us to one of his favorite family-run spots: La Pace del Palato. Just blocks from the Piazza Navona, La Pace makes its home on a slightly sleepy side street. Inside, cool bright colors pop out directly from the walls. Plaster meets exposed brick in a wavy pattern across the walls, themselves only decorated with shelves of wine. Metal stars hang down from the high ceilings. Muted jet-black chairs are pressed up to the lightwood tables, each decorated with a dumbbell-shaped lamp. Just days in advance, I secured a reservation for weekend dinner. The proprietor Renato didn't speak any English, but he was fluent in hospitality. As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel at home, and the staff joked with us like family throughout the meal. Our meal kicked off with two complimentary antipasti: a flavor-packed, Aperol spritz-inspired amuse bouche and a smoky roasted eggplant salad. After that, our group gravitated toward the "Roman Tradition" selection of the menu: classic Roman pastas. My favorite was the excellent Mezzemaniche alla Carbonara. Despite the deep yellow sauce, the flavor was rich and peppery rather than egg-dominated. I also loved the Rigatoni alla Amatriciana for its particularly tomato-forward sauce and plentiful pork. But don't sleep on the generously-sauced Ravioli (prosciutto, ricotta, and thinly-sliced proscitto) or the melt-in-your-mouth Stringozzi alla Gricia (cacio e pepe enhanced by guanciale). Across all of the pastas, my only criticism was that the pork could have been more consistently crispy; otherwise, the textures and flavors were excellent. We completed our meal with a tiramisu -- it is a testament to La Pace that we downed the dessert despite our already-full bellies. Our bill worked out to just over $100 -- on par with some of our least memorable meals in Paris. La Pace del Palato literally translates to "the peace of the palate", and the name couldn't be more apt. This was our final restaurant on a whirlwind trip through Italy, and everything about this meal satisfied. For Roman classics done right, look no further than Renato's humble cucina.

Watch Chef/Owner, Spadino, makes his magic in the small kitchen, while Massimo runs the floor to…read moremake all guests feel at home. Freshest fish, octopus, squid, and sea urchin you will find anywhere. This place makes you teel you are having dinner with your family. They are friendly, generous, and kind. And most importantly, the food is spectacular. Amazing experience !!

The food was good, but the service left a lot to be desired. We were a group of six with a…read morereservation that had been made weeks prior and we were seated downstairs, in the basement, where the ambiance was pretty much nonexistent. To make matters worse, we were told we could only choose from three types of pasta, from their wide variety, for our entire table, which was disappointing since everyone was looking forward to ordering their own dish. I mean really? We probably would have ended up with only 3-4 different choices anyway but it was a real turn-off to get things started. Despite the limited options, we decided to stay, and while the food itself was enjoyable, the overall experience wasn't one I'd want to repeat.

We struggled to find "authentic" and "non-touristy" Italian restaurants in Rome. We tried the…read moretrick of walking a few blocks away from the main tourist attractions, but still found ourselves in the area where restaurants seemed to be less authentic. We found this restaurant that was an 8 minute walk from our hotel and it was THE BEST Italian food we had during our whole trip! Location: this restaurant wasn't on a busy or bustling street. It was maybe 1-2 blocks away from the main road and tucked away. Seating: they had outdoor and indoor options. We were surprised with how much space was inside - they had about 2 floors to accommodate guests in addition to their outdoor seating. We sat inside where we noticed there were a number of local patrons enjoying their meal and speaking with the owners. As soon as we noticed the locals here, we thought we finally found a gem. Food: - the bruschetta was the best of our various finds on our trip. It was the only one that had greens on it which we were thrilled to see (there was a restaurant we visited that only had tomatoes and no basil or arugula). - the carbonara was great too. The sauce really had the flavor of the guanciale. The waiter was kind enough to offer Parmesan on the side to add in addition to the meal (we didn't ask for it!). Based on the menu, the pasta was homemade. - the spaghetti with clams was amazing as well. The sauce was light and flavorful and tasted like the sea. Similar to the carbonara, the waiter offered fresh ground pepper without us asking. It's a nice gesture knowing that most Italian places will frown at you for wanting to alter the chef's creation (sometimes you just need a little extra kick!!). - the tirimisu was very light. It came in a single serve glass jar. Though, we did notice there wasn't a whole lot of lady fingers compared to the mascarpone cheese. Also, there was a lot of chocolate powder. Nonetheless, still tasty and the perfect amount for 1 person. Wait staff: we appreciated our waiter and the overall waitstaff. Most tourist traps have waiters waiting for you outside as you walk by already offering you a table before you even know if you want to eat there. These waiters did not offer us a table upon seeing us. It was only until we approached with intent to eat here that they gave us the time of day. Also, we did notice that all of the wait staff appeared to be of Italian descent. We went to a few other places with folks that didn't seem to be Italian which had us questioning the authenticity. Overall: it was a great experience and we were thrilled to have found this place given our bad luck with Roman tourist traps. We can say we had a good authentic meal before ending our trip!!

The waiters were kind and the tomatoes on the tomato bruschetta were very flavorful. However, the…read morewhole plate was swimming in so much olive oil, that my hands got so dirty so quickly. It was way too much. Pasta was alright, not bad, but I've had better. And again, too much olive oil, swimming on the bottom. I like the vibe of the place. They have photos everywhere. However, I don't recommend this place. You can get better Italian food.

This is a charming gem of a restaurant! You know the food is going to be authentic and amazing…read morewhen a chalkboard with the menu written in Italian is brought to your table. Delicious and unique food options, great, attentive service, indoor and outdoor seating. I had the orecchiette with tomato, onion, basil, eggplant, and ricotta. It was so flavorful and delicious! Highly recommend!

This hidden gem looks unassuming but we chose it for the seasonal menu written in Italian on the…read moreoutside and it ended up being our best meal in Rome. It was a cozy little place, not a lot of tables but we had great service with delightful house wine and the best pasta amatriciana I have ever had! I can't recommend this place enough, perfect for a casual but romantic dinner out in the Monti neighborhood.

hidden gem in Rome! This is a quiet, well-run restaurant that focuses on seasonal, modern Italian…read morecooking. The menu is concise and uses high-quality ingredients and careful execution. Dishes are creative without being overly complicated. They only had italian menus so you might need to use google translate. The space is minimal and calm, and the staff are professional and helpful. It's a good place for a slower, more thoughtful meal ideal if you want something a bit more refined than the average trattoria. Prices reflect the quality and setting, but overall it feels fair. A solid option if you're looking for a more nice dining experience in Rome. Not touristy, is a great restaurant!

Excellent dishes that were beyond the standard Italian restaurant experience. Nicely presented. The…read moreservice is polite and friendly but not immediately responsive so be prepared to wait.