Vinea is so far off the beaten path for your typical tourist of Rome that the chef and owner came…read moreout to ask me how I found them. It was about a 20 minute taxi ride from the center of the city in a suburb, but it was worth the drive. The decor reminded me of a cute apartment. The food and service were impeccable. Since no one spoke English except the chef, she ended up being our server, which was pretty awesome. I opted for the tasting menu so I won't speak to the particular dishes as they will most likely be different than someone else's experience. Each dish was expertly plated with the chef coming to tell us what we were eating. The wine menu was also pretty phenomenal. One of the best dining experiences we had in the city and loved that it lacked the touristy element of the other places I visited in the inner city.

From the owner: Un’entrata ricca di vetrate, la scelta di permettere alla luce del giorno di illuminare gli spazi…read moreinterni rendendoli unici. Vinea, locale situato in via Conca d’Oro, in zona Montesacro nella parte nord della capitale, è un delizioso ristorante che si distingue per l’atmosfera, per gli arredi che uniscono elementi di vario genere e per forte senso di accoglienza che si respira non appena si varca la soglia d’entrata. L’importante spazio dedicato al vino, alcune superfici in marmo e la mise en place informale ma curata donano a questo posto un carattere unico.

IF YOU ARE COMING FOR DINNER DO NOT EAT THAT DAY. The food…read moreis amazing and is plentiful. To say that the amazing people of this place are "feeders" is an understatement. I came for lunch, I'm going back to where I'm staying to have a nap. Get Amaro Del Capo afterwards. It'll be a god send. I will be back here next time I am in Rome.

From the owner: Un fritto variegato, gustoso, croccante, saporito. Supplì classico, supplì ispirato ad una ricetta…read moredella tradizione romana (gricia, cacio e pepe, al sugo di coda, amatriciana...), supplì di verdure, polpette di bollito, polenta fritta con sugo, verdure pastellate, crocchette di besciamella insaporite alle alici o alla cipolla, polpette di cacio e pere, crema fritta in crosta di cioccolato...e tante idee espresse, ogni giorno diverse. Per dare voce e sapore a ingredienti che hanno una storia, realizzati e coltivati con passione dai migliori produttori locali e portare in tavola preparazioni rispettose della stagionalità. Per riscoprire la tradizione di una cucina artigiana e stimolare il palato con gusti nuovi. Per abbattere le barriere con proposte raffinate e appetitose. Per trasformare lo street food in una proposta gourmet. Per compiere ancora il miracolo, leggero e gustoso, della poesia che si fa pastella.

This was our first meal in Rome due to location of our hotel. Not a bad meal but nothing that…read moreoverwhelmed us. I got fettuccini with meat sauce and wife had fettuccini with marinara. Both good but it didn't wow us. My advice, come here if it's convenient but don't go out of your way.

Best food we had in Rome! Service was 10/10. Would recommend!!! Truly an authentic experience with…read morea mother and son duo.

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.

From the owner: Bruschette, pizza, burger, birraread more

You know when you come to Italy and you think you will have the most delicious , life -changing…read morepizza? And then you don't because all you get are tourist traps in the city center? Well here is what for me was an eye opener in the pizza department, fresh made by a really friendly guy who even gave us free arancini to try. If blind folded and given this pizza you would never guess it was , well, pizza. But there it is , in all its glory and simplicity. And oh so lip smackingly good! Pro tip- try the potato ball fritters , they are really good, spicy and with a melted cheese center, oh my!

Osteria Del Sostegno is one of the highlights of our Roman trip by far. This was our first time…read morestaying in the Prati area, and this Osteria was recommended by the hotel concierge. You might think you are lost because Apple Maps shows we've arrived but this place is tucked toward the back of a small alley behind Florence Moon Leather Factory. We started with the focaccia w olive pâte and chick pea w rosemary and hot peppers which were both simple yet flavorful. Their Carbonara was classic and creamy, with crispy guanciale and just the right peppery kick. The roast lamb? Roasted to perfection - it was tender , juicy, and beautifully seasoned. For desserts, based on our server's recos: homemade tiramisù that was light yet rich, and pistachio gelato with hot chocolate sauce that I'm still thinking about. Cozy vibe, lovely service, and food that feels like a warm hug from Rome!

Came here for Valentine's Day while in Rome. Very small place but absolutely excellent everything!…read more A little hard to find but we did it. Probably the best meal we ever had in Roma!