This was the best food I had in Rome hands down! Small place , packed so I had to wait a short…read moretime but it was 100% worth it ! I ordered the pasta al suga di carne and the Involtini alla romana. Mouth watering. The red sauce had an amazing taste! And the beef cut like butter! Staff was great !

This was one of my favorite meals of our trip to Rome! We came here for dinner one evening without…read morea reservation and were sat immediately. I do not eat pork and it is difficult to find meatballs that are beef only so I was so excited to see these on the menu and they were delicious!!! We loved both of our pastas as well, and it was such a great feel in the restaurant:) Highly recommend dinner here !

In the 45years I have been coming to Rome I always eat here at least once. I have recommended to…read morefriends and they all loved it as well.

We were walking by and decided to try this restaurant because it is away from the crown and Main…read moreStreet. We were seated in the garden which is very pretty and romantic. They have a fountain in the garden with real trees and plants. The food is amazingly good! We are a family with lactose intolerance and the waiter was very helpful in guiding us what to get. The waiter suggested white pasta with olive oil for him and he loves it! I had the calamari and prawns. And my husband had puttanesca with tuna. All are delicious! Highly recommend this place!

Steps away from Trajan's column you'll find Trattoria Melo, a wonderful hole-in-the-wall,…read morefamily-run restaurant seemingly hidden in a staircase. Inside, Melo looks like an old-fashioned Italian restaurant, and that's exactly what you're getting. Great authentic Italian, without all the tourists. Makes for a great rest stop after spending the morning exploring the Coliseum and Roman Forum. Oh, and try the Arrabiata pasta. You won't be disappointed!

Great restaurant on the outskirts of the tourist craziness. From the moment we walked in, our…read moreservers were incredibly friendly and helpful with our food choices. From all the fun photos on the wall to the red checkered tablecloths, it had a great Italian family restaurant vibe. Authentic pasta dishes to die for.

We came here because my boyfriend sister died here on her honeymoon a few years ago and told us we…read morehad to come and it did not disappoint! We sat outside, but the ambience inside was so cute with intentional detail in every corner. I got the octopus starter as my meal because I was not too hungry and it was absolutely delicious! We would definitely come back here in order different dishes. Next time we are in Rome :) highly recommended

Made reservation and came here for dinner in early December 2025. Ordered Polpo, Scogilo, and…read moreFiletto Manzo. Felt it was kinda like fusion italian and something else making the whole food experience taste weird. No idea what they wanted to convey thru the food. We had better food elsewhere. The only pro of this place was the decor. When the decor is better than the food, that says a lot on the place. The food was quite disappointing. Will definitely not come back again in the future and recommend eating elsewhere

Tucked in one of Rome's many alleys, don't let this restaurant's location sway your decision of…read moreeating here - because this will be one of the best meals you will have in the city. We absolutely loved everything here - the servers were knowledgeable and friendly, the ambiance was warm and inviting, and the food (especially the pasta....any pasta) was delicious. I would rate the Tiramisu here as the best I had in Rome (even better than Two Sizes).

We stumbled upon this restaurant as we were walking and decided to eat here after seeing the…read morepositive reviews and the tucked away setting. The location was serene and we were excited to try the carbonara. The first bite of the truffle was best as it was strong and flavorful but each subsequent bite after was overly salty. The other dishes were decent but also quite salty compared to other places we've had in Italy. The server also forgot about our water and we only received the water after another server noticed. What I would warn is if you're a tourist, they will ask for tip, which is not what authentic places are supposed to do. This was a major turn-off regardless of whether or not locals were also there.

Eating dinner here was such a delicious and fun experience. If you're visiting Rome and wading…read morethrough restaurant options hoping to find something less...touristy...this is your spot. The food is delicious, authentic, and not expensive. Prepare to take your time with the meal. My advice is to immediately order a liter of wine and an artichoke or two to enjoy while you peruse the menu or hope one of the servers pays attention to you. Spaghetti carbonara and lasagna were hits at our table. We made friends at the next table who loved the gnocchi.

Classic authentic Roman dishes for locals surprisingly just around the corner from Termini train…read morestation. Family run and a staple in Rome for several decades.

The earth moved. We…read morewant back and forth to the astral plane at least ten times. And that was only during the first course. * * * Trattoria Monti is an absolutely sensational house of traditional Abruzzo cuisine. It fills up fast. Reservations are strongly recommended. It may take reservations to get into this place. But I have no reservations whatsoever about the food. Trattoria Monti is pure amazingness. * * * The first course that had me commuting back and forth between Earth and the Astral Plane was Ravioli with Tomato Sauce and Grouper. Ravioli yadda yadda yadda. Tomato sauce insanely good but yadda yadda yadda. Intentionally well aged super strong grouper? WOWZA !!!!!!! The fish flavor blended with traditional pasta and amazing Roman tomatoes beautifully. But this was a ravioli filling that commanded attention. I paid attention. Big time. * * * Vitello Tonnato is a standard Italian summer dish. (Veal with tuna sauce if the name doesn't ring a bell.) I had never had it before but I knew about it. I did not know that Vitello Tonnato defines comfort food. Never mind the fact that the Italians have both superior veal and superior tuna. The dish is a reminder of a basic lesson in classic French cuisine. Fresh mayonnaise made by a fine chef is just an amazing ingredient. Fresh mayonnaise is integral to a Vitello Tonnato. It made everything wonderful. * * * Dessert was apple cake with zabaglione. The apple cake was nice enough but was just a vehicle for the zabaglione. Zabaglione is like chocolate. There is no such thing as bad Zabaglione. Even I do a very good version of this, Because cooking Zabaglione is simple simple simple. Everything does hang on the quality of the Marsala wine that you use as the main ingredient. Trattoria Monti has access to Marsala wine that I could never locate and probably never afford. Good stuff in --- Good stuff out. Absolutely positively amazing stuff in --- Absolutely positively amazing stuff out. This was Zabaglione for the Gods. The Gods weren't eating at Trattoria Monti that day. (I think they were watching PSG vs. Arsenal in the UEFA Championship.) So I got their Zabaglione. Never mind Apple Cake. That stuff would have been splendiferous even on a brick. * * * Perfect appetizer. Perfect main course. Perfect dessert. Perfect life. What more could you ask for from lunch?

Ah, Rome! One of the "Great Cities" in the world…read more Like everything else (now-a-days) some of the luster and swagger is missing or at least diminished, but food wise it's still at the top of its game. Our lunch today at Trattoria Monti was magnificent. This small, cute family restaurant was packed to overflowing and the menu was complete eye candy. Mom, the Owner, conductor / Chef / Facilitator of this show runs this place like a Swiss train and everything coming out of this kitchen looks amazing. My wife and I settled on: * Verdicchio - this local wine as flat out amazing * Tagliolini Alici - was a Quadruple A Star pasta with sardines, vapors and raisins. This was so good neither one of us wanted to share this dish (but we did) * Melanzane Parmiggiana - eggplant Parma so delicate and so rich I savored every bite * Vitelli Tonnato - was veal with tuna sauce that was the star of this show!!!!! The service was stellar, the ambience was soooooo Italian and the food.........just read the above! We both loved this place and if we are anywhere in the neighborhood of this classic restaurant you can sure bet we'll trap a table!

Went to hell & back trying to find grilled lamb on a Sunday during Augustine (church + holidays)…read more Found this one. The lamb ended up being ok -- lacked seasoning. I can make it better myself at home. The amatriciana was good, but not great. Slightly overcooked. Mostly bc it came out piping hot pot that stayed hot for an hour. Fried zucchini was also good, but wish it was paired with a sauce. Lastly, had a lot of weird characters come in & out of the restaurant trying to sell things. Wouldn't recommend this place.

Made a reservation, the restaurant got busy quick! Service was friendly and the food was…read moreincredible. Here's what I had: House wine- don't know what it is but it's really good. carbonara- 10 stars!!! Oh my please get this and you won't regret it. Every bite was full of flavor, the pork cheek was salty and tasty. Oh wow, it's better than good. I also had the house wine which was delicious. Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe- fresh pasta with cheese, delicious but I like the carbonara better. There was a singer who played for a moment and sang. The restaurant was everything I wanted in Trastevere.