Tonight, I stumbled upon what turned out to be our favorite meal in Rome so far…read more Just a 5 minute walk from our hotel, tucked down a narrow cobblestone lane draped in ivory blooms and fragrant jasmine, we found Ristorante Babette. The kind of place you don't discover from a giant sign or a tourist brochure. The kind of place you find by wandering, exploring, and getting a little curious. Before dinner even started, they surprised us with a complimentary bowl of their seasonal Gabacho soup. Light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh flavor, it was such a thoughtful touch and the perfect way to begin the evening. Then came the seafood soup. I was torn between several options, and I am so glad I followed my instincts. It was one of the top 3 soups I've ever had in my life. Tender shrimp, succulent fish, sweet shellfish, and a silky coconut broth that somehow felt both comforting and elegant at the same time. Every spoonful made me slow down and savor the moment. For our mains, I ordered the Duck and Annabelle chose the Sirloin. Both were beautifully prepared, perfectly seasoned, and paired with potatoes that were cooked exactly the way potatoes should be. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. I also ordered a side of potato leek gratin that absolutely stole the show. My daughter's steak arrived a little more rare than she prefers, and the staff graciously took it back and brought it out again cooked perfectly. Service like that says a lot about a restaurant. The setting felt magical. Soft lighting, a quiet garden atmosphere, cozy tables, and the kind of relaxed elegance that makes you want to linger over one more glass of wine and another basket of bread. As a chef, foodie, and culinary travel advisor, these are the experiences I search for. Not just restaurants, but places with soul. Places where the food tells a story and the atmosphere makes you feel like you've discovered something special. These hidden gems are exactly the kinds of experiences I love helping travelers find at EatSipTravel.com Rome, you keep surprising me.

A very delicious French/Italian fusion. Outdoor seating area was very nice ( many smokers which is…read morecommon in Italy ..can be annoying ) overall great food

I must say the food was decent. But the thing that kind of concerns me is. We have been told that…read moreyou don't tip here which I respect out of respect for being in a foreign country.... But my butt you're allowed to leave a few euros. If you're impressed. But our waiter told us three times because we were American that don't forget to tip us it's not included. Look. I don't mind tipping, but unless you're requiring it of everyone. Why are you asking us to do it? Just because we're American? Hmmmm.

Great quick breakfast after airport travel. Great espresso and pastries and the service is helpful.read more

Truly the best coffee in Rome! Wish we had found it the first day we were in town. The brunch was…read morefabulous. My daughter had the freshly made warm croissant with jam and said it was perfect. I had the daily omelet special, and it was cooked to perfection. A local sitting next to us said we should make a reservation for dinner next time we are in Rome. Writing this makes me miss our time there! Thanks for a great send-off!

Carbonara was flavorful! Nice little spot ! Ate everything. Maybe should have gotten some bread…read morewith it .

What a lovely place to relax and cool off from traipsing around Rome! The coffee granita was…read moredelicious and tasty! Service was quick and again lovely! granita with a view of the pantheon... cannot go wrong I can't wait to go back one day

If you're looking for a classic Roman coffee experience, La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro is…read moredefinitely one to add to your list. Located just steps from the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda, this historic coffee bar has been a Roman institution since 1946 and is especially known for its coffee, which has helped make it one of the city's most famous cafés. The line was pretty long when we arrived, but it moved surprisingly quickly. You can enjoy your coffee and pastries inside while standing at the counter, or, if you're lucky, grab one of the few seats available inside. There's also outdoor seating, but keep in mind that sitting outside comes with a separate--and if I remember correctly, significantly higher--service charge. I'll be honest--I'm pretty sure I ordered the wrong thing. I ended up with what was essentially a frosty coffee ice cream, which is not what I was going for, lol. I was supposed to order the Granita di caffè con panna, which is their signature. It's a coffee granita--essentially finely shaved/frozen coffee--topped with whipped cream. Instead of whipped cream, I accidentally told my Italian nephew I wanted the coffee with ice cream, whoops. I also ordered a maritozzo, which I was absolutely on a mission to try while in Rome. The maritozzo is a traditional Roman sweet bun filled generously with whipped cream, and it did not disappoint. I was in a bit of a rush, so I didn't have time to enjoy my maritozzo there. I packed it up and ate it later that evening, and it was still delicious. I've also essentially given up coffee completely, so I only had a few bites and sips of my coffee ice cream, but what I tried was really good. The menu is fairly large and varied, and it can feel a little overwhelming when you're standing at the counter with a line behind you. I'd recommend taking a look at the menu ahead of time if you can so you have an idea of what you want before you get up to order. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. Tazza d'Oro is an institution, the location is hard to beat, and there's something fun about experiencing one of Rome's longtime coffee traditions--even if you accidentally order the wrong thing like I did!

Ambiance: it's conveniently located close to the subway station, and walkable distance to the…read moreVatican City Service: friendly staff, although it took quite a while to place the order and get the food Food & Drink: standard menu for brunch and light bites Bagel Italiano - *** prosciutto crudo-marmellata di fichi-mozzarella, Parma ham-mozzarella cheese-figs jam, average Omelette - **** Prosciutto cotto-funghi-cheddar-tartufo Ham-mushrooms-black truffle cream-cheddar, tasty truffle flavor, recommend Latte macchiato - ** very watery taste Earl gray tea - *** average Price: moderate portions, and expect €15 per person for a quick bite

Food was great, ambiance was fine, while the service was prompt and friendly. I would recommend…read morethis establishment to others.

The wait staff was wonderful. The food not so much. But I was able to meet a dear friend there…read morewhich made everything perfect.

This is the best coffee shop in Rome! Yes, you want the water, and yes, you want espresso.....dopio!read more

I looked for breakfast around the area, something light to munch on, and came across this…read morerestaurant through the yelp reviews. This café is worth the reviews and so much more. I walked in and was greeted by a staff member who also opened the door for me. The ambiance was simplistic, modern, and clean. Such warm hospitality and everyone was so nice. You could either sit or have your items to-go; service was quick! As for the pastries, there was so much to choose from. I went with the pain au chocolat and almond croissant. Those croissants were the most buttery and had the crispiest layers I've ever tasted. I'm not really a coffee person, but their cafe latte was so creamy and smooth that it changed my mind. Definitely worth the walk. :)

WOW! Now this a semi-american brunch spot but it is absolutely amazing and worth the wait! They…read morehave beautiful pastries which fresh fruit that will blow your mind for how good it is. The cappuccinos are made so well and this spot is definitely cozy! I got the chicken breakfast sandwich and it was HUGE! it's a double decker sandwich made to perfection and i definitely could've split this with someone but it was worth every bite. the staff is very friendly and accommodating and i wish i would've gone back for a second time!

We had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was so delicious, and it's an adorable cozy…read morerestaurant tucked away from the Main Street. Highly recommend!

The food in this restaurant are amazing! The truffle bruchetta is the bomb. The bread complimentary…read moreis great. The restaurant is tiny but fine. I like all the food that we ordered. But the service is not good at all. When i got there, i was not sure because the place was empty. But i trusted the great review. Few minutes later, it was full house. But we waited for 1 hour for our food, i saw the table behind us, left and right got their food first before us and.. they ordered same food like ours. If you are in hurry, i will NOT recommend this place.

I love this place when visiting Rome. Yes, I know, Rome has so many restaurants that are…read moredelicious, but this place kinda feels like you're at your family's house! The people who own Homebaked make you feel like you're family! There is a lot of different kinds of food here that range from breakfast to lunch, but any time of day, I will get breakfast from here! I usually order the pancakes with eggs and sausage. The portions are similar to the ones you would get in the US so if you're not a big eater, you can probably share! I always have food to take home afterwards. They also make tasty caffe lattes and they do have soda from America (which apparently taste different to my daughter). The ambiance, like I said, makes you feel like you're at home. It's clean and comfortable. Sometimes they do get really busy and you'd have to wait for a table, but I think it's worth it.

Beautiful spot, you can see Vatican dome from your table when sitting outside. You can choose where…read moreyou want to sit, inside or outside. Service was great, fast and friendly. Food made to order and delicious. We had eggs, bacon, pancakes and French toast. Everything is fresh and tasty. It's close to our hotel, Hotelstars Michelangelo, walking distance from Vatican Cathedral and lots of boutiques where you can shop right after you eat. Very wholesome place, enjoyable

We just arrived in Rome and saw that this was highly recommended. We were so happy we came here…read morefor dinner. The staff is wonderful and speak decent English. We sat at bar before our table was ready and had a couple of excellent glasses of wine. The tables are charming with mismatched chairs and kind of crowded. At our table, we started with bread regular bread, tomato bread, and the Italian hams. The bread was great, but you HAVE to get the ham, outstanding. We also had the assortment of cheeses which were wonderful as well. This was probably enough food for most people, but I also had linguine in red sauce with tuna. This was delicious as well, the pasta was absolutely perfect and the tomato sauce was to die for. Definitely worth a visit.

We dined at Sorpasso for our first lunch in Rome as it was next to our hotel. We sat outside, which…read morewas very nice. My husband enjoyed the Italian Hams, while I went for the chicken salad. The chicken had zero flavor, making it hard to eat. The service was good.