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    MaterMatuta

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Wine Bars
    Closed 7:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dressy
    Good for kids

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    seafood tartare appetizer plate
    Helena Q.

    Not an Italian food expert, but I do know good food when I eat it, and MaterMatuta is absolutely delicious. Plating and creativity on the dishes made our meal memorable, service was warm and friendly, ambiance modern and intimate, and the food made me wish I lived in Rome. Everything we tried was seafood centered and really fresh. We tried the seafood tartare plate, cod tempura, lobster pasta, shrimp pasta, black ravioli, and asparagus wrapped cod. Honestly I'd get everything again aside from maybe the asparagus wrapped cod. Felt like we were dining at a Michelin star restaurant, but without the Michelin star price. Lots of locals also. Definitely make your way over here while you're in Rome!

    Layer of squid
    Sam L.

    THE best restaurant I've been to in a long time. I don't often offer up 5 star ratings to restaurants, partly because there's always room for improvement and partly also some restaurants miss on crucial non-food beats, such as service, cleanliness, and price. MaterMatuta clearly thrives on all points and in the 1.5 days we spent in Rome, we came back again the following day for lunch. The menu is fairly small compare to Italian restaurants in the area, however out of the six dishes we got in the two visits, every single one blew us out of the water. Our appetizers (layer of shellfish, grilled octopus) were super delicious, with a fairly healthy portion. Our entrees (lobster pasta, tuna steak, beef filet, fish pasta) were equally amazing. We really thought ordering random dishes could get us trouble, but definitely not at MaterMatuta. For example, my beef filet was better than some of the best $60-80 steaks in the US and the price is fairly reasonable. One warning: you won't be super full from the meal but you'll be around 7/10 full. That is the perfect amount since they have wonderful desserts (or surrounding areas have plenty of gelato choices). Pro tips: you can make a reservation online at thefork.it (even if you don't know Italian, you should be able to guess your way through a reservation), or call. Their English is sufficient. Don't hesitate and come here QUICKLY!

    Amazing food.
    Hoang L.

    So after days of eating nothing but pizza and carbs we went looking for something different and little did we know we'd end up having one of the best meals of our life. This place is incredible, from the food, wine selection and service, it ranks up there with the best meals I've ever had. We had the oysters, fish carpaccio (3 ways), octopus (hands down the best I've ever had, so tender), duck, and the dessert, every bite was perfect. It's these moments that stick with you long after the meal.

    Chenxuan Z.

    Very good service and well cooked food. The oysters are so fresh and lobster pasta were tasty.

    Pistachio semifredo
    Irina K.

    Was here with another couple on a Wednesday night. It wasn't packed but I believe reservations are recommended. We had a wonderful dinner and liked every dish here. The place is non-traditional. More of a twist to a modern Italian cuisine. Definitely more seafood vibe but did offer some meat dishes as well. We over-ordered as portions were surprisingly large. Even the appetizers. My husband ordered the monkfish and was one by one brought out 4 or 5 different takes on it. Some in crude form and some cooked. All very tasty. I had a scallop appetizer. Presented on a dish that resembled a painters pallet. It had three different sauces for paint. It was good but nothing mind blowing. My friend had an octopus appetizer. It was enormous and looked nice and caramelized from the grill. I did not taste it. My husbands gnocchi, made from purple potatoes, were the best I have ever tasted. They were so light, they melted in your mouth. I thought the truffle oil was just slightly overwhelming to the delicate gnocchi but still, I was jealous and wish I had ordered it instead! I don't remember what my second dish was so I don't think it was mind blowing. We ordered a platter of grilled seafood that was suggested for 2 people but the 4 of us easily shared it and barely finished. It had grilled fish, scallops, calamari, langoustines and probably other I cannot recall. For dessert my husband and I shared a pistachio semifredo it was really good. Service was great and fast. Overall a great experience and I would recommend this restaurant when in Rome and looking for something other than the classical Italian.

    Grilled octopus! YUM A+++++

    One of the best restaurants in Rome! I don't speak any Italian and this restaurant was far from major touristy places but the server welcomed me and explained the menu to me in both Italian and English. (I hate those pushy restaurants in touristy places like on streets near Trevi Fountain or Spanish Steps) Very welcoming, friendly atmosphere, attentive staff (I was here for lunch and my server was the only one serving 5-6 tables), and most importantly, the food was amazing!!!!!! (Please get the grilled octopus and pistachio semifredo) Their food presentation/decor was so pretty and picture-worthy!! Highly recommended restaurant if you are traveling to Rome!!!!

    Pistache ice with orange something and berries... dreaming of that tonight :)

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    One of the best meals we've had so far in Italy. Excellent service. The seafood we had was very scrumptious .

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    we were in rome for about a week and we visited here for dinner twice. we really enjoyed the food and their desserts are lovely.

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    Location: it's one of a dozen restaurants like any other you'll find on a quiet little street in Rome.

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    Il Chianti - Puff pastry with mascarpone and strawberries!

    Il Chianti

    4.3(312 reviews)
    0.6 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    We had just finished viewing Fontana di Trevi and were looking for a place to have a late…read morelunch/early dinner. The issue I had was that I was in a super heavy tourist area and all of the restaurants we were walking past had people outside trying to lure us in. I wanted to avoid places like that, however via Yelp I discovered Il Chianti a short walk away. While still I assumed still touristy, the reviews were great and as we approached they weren't trying to lure us in, so we decided to try them out. I take this place is very popular since I noticed a sign instructing diners for form a line as we walked up to the restaurant. However, there was no line to be found and we were seated right away. Curb appeal is lovely, they have a decently-sized outdoor seating area though we opted to sit inside. The interior is a good size and compartmentalized into different rooms. The aesthetics are mostly classic with medium to dark wood tones. The menu contained some Tuscan dishes but also several that were more common outside of the region. We decided to start with two of their apps - a cheese plate and bread with fatty prosciutto, pistachio, and honey. The cheese plate was great, I love cheese and this one delivered - there was a good variety and the plate was paired with a few complements. The bread was great - the combination of the fatty prosciutto with the honey and nuts made for a great experience. There was a small salad in the center of the dish which was a welcome reprieve from the heaviness of the app. For my main I decided to get pasta - the paccheri with tomato sauce and burrata was speaking to me. The dish was great - pasta was cooked well and all of the components were super fresh. I've tried burrata in may settings but rarely in a pasta dish - it worked well and now I'll be seeking it out more often. Service was good - everyone was very friendly and there was a good pace to the rate our dishes came out. Overall, we had a great experience at Il Chianti - in a sea of touristy spots by the Trevi, this stands out as a noteworthy option for a good meal.

    Food was delicious. Atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. Right near Trevi fountain. I would recommend…read morevery much.

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