Amazing amazing real authentic italian pasta! We tried the black truffle pasta (19€), Gorgonzola and pear gnocchi 13€) and the Bolognese (14€). They were all amazing! Especially he black truffle pasta which was out of this world! The wine was really good and also cheap; 10€ for a liter. The restaurant was packed but the waiter still sweet. For dessert we ate their chocolate mousse and their FANTASTIC TIRAMISU- O.M.G !! The best I have ever tried - and I don't even like tiramisu! A MUST TRY! Will definitely recommend everyone I know to go here! read more

Maccheroni - Amaaazing home made real Italian pasta - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Probably the best meal we had- as soon as I sat down I knew I wanted cacio e pepe, the Roman signature meal. So delicious. My wife had a goat cheese ravioli, which she loved. The table next to us was a bunch of skinny Italians and they all housed a whole plate of carbonara- how tf do they stay so skinny while eating such great food?! crazy to me. Delicious. read more

When in Rome, you've got to have some wine and homemade pasta...and this is the place to do it. Even though the food is great, the prices didn't break the bank. We got two pasta meals, a liter of red wine, and a dessert for 45 euros. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente and the wine is luscious and flavorful. A perfect meal in Rome. read more

Maccheroni - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Best food I've ever eaten. Best dining experience we had in Rome. We came with high expectations and they were not disappointed. All you need is the house wine and the carbonara! STOP LOOKING AND JUST GO EAT HERE! read more

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You are looking for good pasta and good ambience in the center of Rome? Don't miss Mccheroni. Ordered prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella and the waiter was so nice to add the pesto sauce on the top. The prosciutto was nice and tasty and the mozzarella and the pesto addition was the perfect combination to the plate. We ordered amatriciana and carbonara. Both made amazingly to order. Aldente and tasting just wonderful. I have to say, The carbonara tasted better but both were just great. Service was nice and friendly. You got what you pairs but overall a good service. House wine was not the best. Cheap and maybe good for the price but if you want to have the most amazing experience with your food, I would recommend ordering a good bottle. read more

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Great food and atmosphere at a reasonable price for Rome. Very friendly staff and large menu selection. I highly recommend. Make a reservation to be sure you can be seated. This is a popular place. read more

We loved this restaurant. Their outdoor seating are is fantastic and the food was very delicious too. The staff was very friendly and attentive during our entire dining experience. We went right when the restaurant opened and there was no wait for a table, but I have heard that it can get crowded later into the evening, so it might be best to make reservations for those times. read more

Great atmosphere and vibe. Went on a Sunday and was busy at 9pm with locals, so know that locals have family dinner there! read more

Maccheroni - cacio e pepe - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Great spot with excellent food! Really appreciated that they brought out bread first thing even if we didn't have plates or table settings yet. They have their priorities straight cool atmosphere and friendly staff. The only reason I give it 4 stars is that the bathrooms are dirty and not well kept--there was no toilet seat in one bathroom, and the toilet seat on the other was there but unattached from the toilet. The cleanliness of the bathroom area could use a little help too, as would the attentiveness of the servers. But overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back here again! read more

9 years ago this was one of my favorite restaurants in the city. But a lot can change in almost a decade and unfortunately this restaurant has not changed for the better. The good: They have a huge selection of pastas that all sound tantalizing. From carbonara, to cacio e pepe, to lasagna you'll have almost every pasta you've ever dreamed of. Service is pretty efficient and there is seating outside. It's very affordable, around $12 euros a pasta. The bad: This has turned into a tourist trap. It feels like a pasta factory and not in a good way. Your pasta is likely to be made in a batch of 10. The pastas have become so incredibly rich they are hard to stomach. We ended up ordering the carbonara and the fettuccine with pesto. The pesto one was ok. The pesto had good flavor but was still really, really rich. The carbonara was so heavy, it was hard to eat more than one bite. It seems the dishes have lost their delicacy and detail. I won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

Maccheroni - Pesto - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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We happened upon this restaurant as we were searching for another. Well, fate has its special way of working out. We were seated immediately and had prompt, courteous service. The server so so engaging and kind to our sons, which is always a plus. Everything was served piping hot and was absolutely delicious. One son has the grilled chicken breast, it as a little plain (no seasoning etc) but he didn't seem to mind. The fettuccine with meat sauce was excellent. Prices were reasonable. read more

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This place looks like a little nice restaurant. The food was amazing I finished every last bite. The staff was so friendly even with the language barrier. Later around 8pm or 20:00 business started to pick up. They were fully booked outside but let us dine out there without a reservation. I would highly recommend best place to eat in Rome. read more

Maccheroni - This was the meatballs in tomato sauce. One of the simplest but best items on the menu. - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Tripa & Caccio!! Yumm yummm. I love this place and their beautiful outdoor seating. It is not right in the middle of all the crazy busy things. It's almost kind of hidden but it's easy to find. You can sit inside and outside but definitely choose outside for lunch. You can gaze into the buildings , narrow little cobble stone streets and people watch as you dine on their delicious offering. Who gets steak in Rome? You should! Romans are known for their love of meat. Meat, offals and all things simple and cheesy. Baccala too but they didn't have it here. Steak- great! Comes with a side of simple salad. Caccio e pepe - this version of caccio e pepe is a wet one. Its wet and creamy. I prefer the dry style. But it is still tasty. They use a big pasta which is so divine. Tripa - classic roman dish. Tripe in tomato sauce. Spicy too! Yummmm Proscuitto and dolce! Yumm yumm. Overall, it was a laid back lunch on a very hot summer day in Rome. Make sure you call ahead because you will need a reservation. This place is always packed! Service is efficient. If you speak italian, it gets even better :) Food will put you in a food coma. What's not to love??! read more

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Just a few blocks from the Pantheon, Maccheroni looked like a promising lunch spot, particularly after reading all the positive Yelp reviews. It was busy and bustling, with delicious garlicky smells wafting from the kitchen, and was filled with tourists and locals alike. My partner and I were seated at a table for two downstairs (there are at least three full dining rooms--it looked small from the outside!), where there was dim artificial lighting that made the stone walls pop out. Not the most carefully decorated space, we mostly watched the all-male waiters whizzing back and forth while we waited to be served. There was lots of calling back and forth, but only two out of the ten waiters seemed to be actually working, carrying dishes and taking orders. Ours was quick to bring drinks and the bread basket, which we promptly refused, familiar with the bread charge. The pasta, however, took over a half hour to arrive. And when it did, it arrived for everyone at once: people who had been waiting longer than we had, people who had just ordered... they should have staggered this appropriately. My arrabbiata sauce was excellent, but the noodles were undercooked. I'm not talking al dente here--they were downright crunchy! My fiancé's amatriciana noodles must have been from the same batch, since his were equally undercooked. I would have rather sopped up the spicy tomato sauce with the bread, but then I would have had to pay extra. I hope the kitchen timer was off that day, because I can't imagine Maccheroni would have such great reviews if the noodles were always this tough. We finished our extremely full plates (no presentation here: noodles and sauce on a plain white plate, set brusquely in front of you without a smile), and tried to catch our waiter's attention so we could pay and leave. It isn't the type of place you'd want to linger, at least not downstairs. It took us some time to get the check, and we protested at the bread charge that had been automatically added to our check. Our waiter had a simple solution: he handed us a two euro coin and sent us upstairs to pay the bill. I wonder if the service would have been more efficient if women were running the show. The lady at the cash register was very quick, and seemed happy to direct waiters when they crossed her path, but in the dining rooms there were too many male cooks, so to speak, and lots of talk but very little action. read more

This restaurant was reccomended by a friend but I wasnt really impressed. The service was ok, the ambiance was nothing special. I think the best part of the meal was the bread. They are known for homemade rustic Roman dishes but I could do better cooking myself. The fresh pasta was good but the sauces were either to bland or to rich. We tried quite a few of the dishes. I ordered a carpaccio as well and never even recieved it. Overall was ok but wouldn't come back. read more

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My friend Jane recommended this place to me and I was very impressed. Stopped in here for a little lunch in between plein air paint sessions at the Pantheon. I was seated at a table near where I could see people making the pasta and other dishes behind the glass. I made friends with a gal next to me who was there on business - she worked in the hotel industry. I thought it was thoughtful that the waiter put me next to another single female guest, as I was traveling solo. My pasta, bread, and beer were all delicious! Would definitely eat here again, but there are so many places to try! read more

Maccheroni - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Very welcoming and casual. Our waitress was energetic and enthusiastic. House wine sold in liters. We had two glasses each among our party of 4. Food was traditional Roman style and very delicious. Fresh bread, pasta, artichokes and our daughter who is vegan enjoyed a noodle broth with chick peas for her main course. read more

We stopped here for a quick dinner and we were not disappointed. Of all the restaurants we ate at in Rome, Maccheroni had some of the best flavor. One thing to avoid: House Wine. Spend more money and buy a bottle of wine - the 8 euro liter of house wine tastes like grape juice. The food: We ordered the baked gnocchi and the italian sausage and it was delicious. The sausage was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. The gnocchi was creamy and had cheese baked on top. The sauce was delicious. The service was good. I would definitely return here for lunch next time I am in Rome. read more

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The building housing the restaurant is blan and unassuming structure. The inside is clean and responsible pretty. The pasta is fresh and had a great taste. The waiter assisted in picking the food everyone enjoyed, so we got the freshly made pasta. We were pleased with both the taste and the pricing. I wish we could do half stars, so I would make this place a four and half star review. read more

Fantastic food! Probably the best I've had in Rome. Too bad we found it on our last day. The food is incredibly flavorful and there's plenty of it. It would be easy to eat there everyday. read more

The perfect end to a day in Rome! We were able to walk right in and be seated. Though if you want to sit outside, make reservations. Everything was perfect. My pesto was amazing! The carbonara was loved by my boyfriend. I would definitely love to return one day! read more

Maccheroni - Pesto!!! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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First time here, we were wandering around the shopping district and wanted to find a place close by that had good pasta so we stumble on this place based on yelp reviews....and you HAVE TO EAT HERE! We had 1L of house red, an app, two pasta dishes, water, two coffees and tiramisu for €54. It was insanely good. We started with the speck wrapped around brie on a bed of arugula and walnuts and sundried olives. The brie was nice and creamy (seemed more like a camembert) and the smoked prosciutto was absolutely delicious. Great app. My boyfriend had the rigatoni with white wine sauce and bacon and parm... It was a nice sharp dish. Pasta was cooked beautifully. I had the carbonara and it was everything I hoped for. After being previously disappointed with another carbonara dish I had which had dark yellow sauce and rigatoni noodles, I was so pleased to find the thicker spaghetti noodles with more of a pale yellow sauce. It was creamy, thick, just the right amount of sauce and cheese. I would 100% come back to this restaurant read more

Maccheroni - Carbonara - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Service was really poor - seated us with a chair missing and no one bothered to get one., we had to go upstairs to request for one to be added to our table! The waiters ignored us when we were seated and waited for over 15 minutes to even get menus to our table and did respond to our raising our hand when we called out. After taking our order, food did not show up for another 30 minutes( we ordered one appetizer and two main courses). The coke showed up after we asked at least 3-4 times. At that point we were wondering if we should just get up and leave but did not for some reason. The first main course pasta was served and the second 15 minutes later! All the tables got free bread but we didn't. The waiter agreed and shrugged when I asked why we were not offered any but did not apologize! The cherry to top it all- we had to go and stand in a line to pay the bill! Which took another 10 minutes! This was certainly a test of tolerance and patience. We were on vacation and did not want to spoil the day by being rude - but never dealt with this bad a service . read more

Terrific restaurant, we went several times while we were staying in Rome the food was always great, try the eggplant dish, oh my goodness! Heaven! They were so kind they were able to squeeze us in on Christmas day. read more

Fabulous !! Cute part of town and great atmosphere --- we found it on our last day sadly... or we would go again! The kitchen in the middle of the room is neat to watch the chefs prepare your food! read more

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Excellent place! Fantastic food and friendly service. Seems like a local gem. Got the truffle pasta and there were plenty of truffles :) also great area it is located in. read more

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Wonderful restaurant with helpful and friendly staff - approachable menu for travelers that delivers on flavor. my only regret was not ordering more food. our Airbnb host recommended Maccheroni and it was a great suggestion. read more

This food was basically made for tourists. My whole table hated their meals. I chose to not eat my melanzana which was smothered in salty cheese and baked in the oven. The center was cold, and there was so much cheese I couldn't taste the eggplant. The carbonara was also extremely salty, way too much cheese. Pretty sure they are catering to what they think tourists like. I left extremely disappointed and pretty grossed out. Would never suggest anyone goes here. Try something closer to campo... most places by the Pantheon are over priced and not good. read more

Highlight of our trip!! Try to get a table out side and get everything they have for dessert. We will definitely be coming back read more

Excellent restaurant and HUGE portions. Our group had the carbonara and it was excellent. We didn't make it to the second course!

BEST restaurant ever!! The staff was beyond kind and the food was the BEST food here of my trip. The food was delicious and it came out of the kitchen so fast! You have to come here when you come to Rome. read more

I have to disagree with some of the posts on here that they "do not like tourists". I absolutely enjoyed my time here and the waiters were very nice and attentive. It was a busy night and we were seated towards the back of the restaurant because they were full, very late into the evening. Everything we were served tasted great. I am now madly in love with truffle pasta! I'm so sad that were leaving Rome tomorrow, but I'll be sure to come back one last time before leaving for Venice in the evening. This place was recommended by our hotel concierge. Near Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. read more

Every time I come back to Rome, I must make my way to have at least one meal here. In order to find this place, try to find your way to Piazza Navona, then get lost walking a couple of streets outside of the main circle and you will walk into this gem of a place! The restaurant has a decent amount of outdoor seating as well as a dining room inside and in the basement and has your typical Roman style feel, casual but quality throughout. Getting to the food, you come here for the pastas. This place probably has the best Cacio e Pepe I have ever had in my life. I also have had their tortellini with panna and parpadelle amatriciana, again both were fantastic. Overall, everything is great here. During prime season, be sure to make a reservation as you definitely do need one. Every time I have come, the service is good but the food is what makes this a home-run. The price you pay for everything is very reasonable so you won't have to worry about breaking the bank. Do yourself a favor and try not to have much planned for afterwards other than maybe requesting a motorino to get around for the rest of the evening... Buon appetito. read more

The Italian Restaurant is overrated. They ran out of wine glasses and served wine in high ball glasses.how does an Italian restaurant run out of wine glasses. The Cannoli and Meatball dishes tasted like the were cooked earlier and warmed up and even this was off. Some portions were cold. The meatballs tasted like Olive Garden meatballs and/or fast food. The only positive thing was the server was ok. I recommend considering many of the other excellent Italian restaurants in Rome. read more

When I dream about my trip to Italy this is the place that always starts my dream. It is everything I loved about Italian restaurants; loud, aromatic, and friendly. This is also where I was introduced to Carbonara! I can honestly say that they have the best Carbonara in Rome. It is perfectly creamy, peppery, and oh so flavorful. I do recommend reservations. I suggest asking for a table in front of the kitchen windows for the best experience. If not, get a table outside and enjoy the great weather and people watching. If your feeling adventurous try the limoncello. read more

The food was great, service was ok. Made a reservation before we left, so I was anticipating this restaurant quite a bit. Food came out quickly. Try to come here if you have a 3+ day stay in Rome. read more

in the entire world this is my favorite resturant. the food is simple- delicious and is never ever bad. I've eaten here hundreds of times and it is always perfection. I love this place! read more

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This place is so packed. So many tables in this establishment. People seem to flock to this place and I can see why. The food is good and in huge portions (the pastas at least). I had the pesto pasta and I could not finish it. It's too much food. The tiramisu is amazing. You must get that for dessert. Even if you're full. read more

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I am seriously shocked that anyone would rate this restaurant highly. Perhaps we went on a (very) off night? We didn't have a restaurant planned for one of our nights in Rome and so I took to yelp to find a place near our apartment. Here's the deal: - the wine was easily the best part of the meal, and it wasn't even that great. - the bread was totally tasteless. - the cacio è pepe was the heaviest, creamiest thing in the world (which are usually words I like when it comes to pasta). You couldn't take more than 2 bites of it without wanting to empty the contents of your stomach. - the chicken cacciatore was NOTHING like what cacciatore is supposed to be. It was as if when making the gravy for this dish the chef tripped and fell and spilled the entire container of pepper into the pan. I couldn't get past the sheer pepper flavor to fully experience the chicken. No tomato, no vegetables in the sauce (though there were fresh tomatoes on the side). Chicken tasted like chicken but that's about all we can say about it. - the carbonara is literally worse than kraft macaroni and cheese (in both color and taste) with a few pieces of uncooked bacon. Seriously. - the meatballs tasted like they were from a frozen dinner. These were probably the best food we got, which should tell you about the quality of this restaurant.... - the osso bucco... I don't even know where to start. First of all, the color: a weird, neon orange that made it look nasty. The texture was a chewy, rubbery mess that was very unfortunate and not at all reminiscent of well-cooked osso bucco. This was easily the worst dish anyone ordered. In conclusion, please spend your money elsewhere if you want to eat well in Rome (try Sora Margherita in the Jewish ghetto if you're looking for a great meal! Try the meatballs and thank me later.) read more

GREAT FOOD, Great Service, Great location. A friend sent us there. We were in Rome for 5 days and kept going back. 3 dinners out of 5. Not outrageously priced. 2 people with house wine about 100 Euros for a full dinner. Gilotti around the corner at Gilotto's. You will definitely need a reservation during tourist season, especially if you want to sit outside. read more