Make reservations. We got here exactly at 7:30 when they opened and got the only table that wasn't…read morereserved for reservations. The food here isn't typical italian fare. I got the truffled pasta which was so fragrant and unbelievably rich in flavor! My husband got the chocolate boar. Weird at first bite but the blend of meat and chocolate really worked! Not everyone is going to enjoy the dishes here since they use very powerful spices (saffron, truffles, etc) but we really had a great time here. The atmosphere is cozy, dark, and modern and the wine was delicious.

Lunch is prix-fixe at €13. It included a glass of red/white wine and a bottle of mineral water…read more Complimentary bread. Excellent value. Cute space and friendly English-speaking staff. Would go here again. amuse bouche of goat cheese and jam - 5 stars. Delightful & delicious. pumpkin soup - 4 stars. Light and not sweet nor salty gnocchi with parmesan - 4 stars stuffed eggplant - 4.5 stars

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.

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.

Found this restaurant in a quiet alleyway after our Colosseum tour- the staff was super attentive…read more(nice air conditioning!!) and the food was fantastic! I got the standard Roman meal, Amertriciana - the pasta was fresh, and the sauce was delicious! My daughter is picky but ordered the truffle pasta dish and loved it! Would definitely come back! And it comes with dessert!

La Cabana is a restaurant in the touristy area of Rome, Italy. When we first arrived in the city,…read morewe were super hungry and had checked in to our hotel (Corso 281). Our hotel recommended that we go to La Cabana and tell them that we were sent there from "Corso 281" specifically. The restaurant is a bit hidden in an alley, and when we walked in, it was extremely busy. They said they didn't have a table, but as soon as I said our hotel sent us, we were seated instantly! [PASTA] +Cacio e Pepe for €16 - 4/5 +Off the menu item (linguini, tomato, and seafood) for €16 - 4/5 Overall, everything was good at La Cabana. If you're hungry for a quick bite and are in the area, this place is a safe bet.

This place is VERY popular, so if you're planning to visit, try to make your reservations early!…read moreThey open at 8:00, and we saw a line forming outside by 7:15. We had a group of 12, so the owner put us in the wine cellar, and what an experience! They also have seating upstairs and several tables outside when the weather is nice. Getting down to the cellar is an adventure in itself. You walk down several steep sets of stairs that turn at the bottom. At 6'1", I was definitely ducking my head to make it all the way down! Once you reach the bottom, you walk through a maze of literally thousands of wine bottles before arriving at the private dining room. If you get the chance to sneak down and take a look, it is absolutely worth it! Once we were seated, the wine and bread started flowing, and the service was amazing from beginning to end. Since we were a large party, we had a set menu. First came fried artichoke and fried zucchini flower with cheese. Then came the pasta course, including Cacio e Pepe and Rigatoni. After that, we had veal and potatoes. Everything was absolutely delicious, with incredible flavor. And then came dessert! Great food, amazing service, a unique atmosphere, and a wine cellar you won't forget. This is definitely a place to put on your list when visiting Rome! Ciao!

The food here is phenomenal, probably the best restaurant in this very central area of Rome. We had…read moredifferent pastas, the amatriciana and the carbonara. Both were absolutely amazing, freshly made pasta with phenomenal, tomato sauce, and really fresh, balanced ingredients. We also had thethe Fried zucchini flour appetizer, which was amazing, and a pear salad, which was fantastic. The wine list is to die for, and the waiter recommended a wonderful Wine, a nebbiolo that is not so known. I deducted two stars, however, for what I can only describe as racism by the management. They turned away a Chinese family when they were clearly multiple tables available outside. And then immediately afterwards, give them to White families who had no reservations. It was really unbelievable. And reading other reviews, I can see that this is a pattern. They need to fix this.

You know that electrifying feeling when you just arrived to your travel destination from the…read moreairport, dropped off your luggage at the hotel, quickly freshened up, and are now wandering a new city in search of your first authentic meal? L'Antica Fraschetta was my introductory gateway to all the pasta I was about to eat in Italy. With its checkered red table cloths, string lights, and charming decor, the ambiance was everything I imagined an Italian restaurant would have. I had trouble differentiating if the decor was authentic or overly cliché. Or maybe just had trouble accepting that I was actually in Italy. I still don't know, but I loved it! I had the CACIO E PEPE as my entree. I opted for the truffled version. So good! That pecorino romano just hits differently when you're in Rome. I also quickly learned the pasta is cooked al dente everywhere in Italy, which means on the firmer side. The patrons at L'Antica Fraschetta seemed to be a mixture of both locals and tourists. There is a bar area as well. I had a cappuccino to wake myself up after a long journey. Despite what social media videos may say, you can order cappuccinos any time. After our meal, we were given complimentary LIMONCELLOS. Great first meal, thank you!

Beautiful outdoor seating. Bread was stale and the replacement bread was the same. The…read more"charcuterie" board, some of the meat was so gross and I've never met a board I've never loved. The lamp chop entree was bad. I asked for my potatoes more on the well side and they were not. My son got the filet with rosemary medium rare of course and they did not have any sour cream or horseradish. Rome is great and a lot to see of course but in terms of quality I wish this dinner was in ny city or anywhere else at this point. Anywhere where you felt like you could get the value, respect and quality you were hoping for. My son's filet medium rare was verh good, my wife's eggplant Parm was great and my son's carbonara pasta was good as well. -All the best BRIAN

During my trip to Italy, I only had a short time in Rome - about 36 hours. So, we squeezed in as…read moremuch as we could during the short time including a golf cart tour so we could hit all the hotspots. At the end of the tour, our guide dropped us off for lunch and provided this spot as a suggestion. (The one tip we heard repeatedly from locals while in Italy - avoid any restaurant that had pictures outside of their food or had alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs or chicken parmigiana on the menu.) So, she kindly dropped us off here - at this little spot just off the beaten path. We arrived at lunch time, but were lucky to secure a table outside (dining al fresco in Italy is just a must whenever possible). That said - we just had a light lunch as we had big dinner plans that evening. So, I had only a glass of rose wine and one dish - cacio e pepe. But, here's the thing - I am still thinking about that one bowl of pasta now - more than a month later. It was that good. It's such a simple dish - pasta, cheese, pepper. And yet - so much deliciousness. I've tried to recreate at home, but to no success. I will keep trying. But, the long story short, if you are in Rome, stray off the beaten path - go here and have the cacio e pepe. Honestly - I bet all their dishes are amazing. If I get back to Rome - I will seek this place out to test my theory!

This felt like the only local restaurant in the area, so automatically gets a good ranking for…read morethat. There wasn't a fellow american in sight so that felt like a good sign! I got the carbonara and it was very good, but the prices here are steep and I'm not sure it's quite worth the money. It was a good meal but not exceptional. Definitely worth escaping the chaos of the nearby tourists though!

So delicious! This was right across from our lodging and decided to try this out. Very cute decor…read moreinside and the staff were really nice. We came right when it opened so there was no wait. I am told that reservations are usually recommended. We ordered the 3Quarti buns with ham and mozzarella to start off and got the spaghetti carbonara and Maccheroncini with the truffle oil for our entrees. The food was amazing. So much flavor in each bite. The portions looked small but it was just the right amount. No more room for dessert unfortunately. Hope to visit again if we are in the area! Unfortunately we forgot to take pictures because we were too busy eating.

Food was okay, but the owner is a genuinely unpleasant fellow…read more Zucchini flowers - under-seasoned Amatriciana - average compared to the rest of Rome. Danish beef - okay.