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    Osteria Circo

    4.2 (21 reviews)

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    TJ L.

    We were a little skeptical considering the restaurant was so close to tourist areas. We loved the menu which had a very affordable wine list. We were never rushed and enjoyed drinks before the meal and finished with a desert and limoncello. The pasta dishes were excellent and the service was professional and friendly. One of our best meals in Italy! It was obvious that the host (Fabiano) knew many of his patrons. Not a tourist trap! Definitely a locals spot! I can't recommend enough.

    Semuteh F.

    3.5/4 Stars Carbonara was great (the second time around)! Served with pieces of bacon and had a rich flavor. The first time it came out, it was undercooked. I like al dente pasta but it was actually not cooked all the way so we sent it back-which I hate doing but wasn't going to eat half cooked pasta. The meatballs were excellent and came with a delicious fried starch of some kind (we guessed potato but could have also been rice). Also was a generous portion for a starter. Bread isn't complementary so we paid for two orders to sop up the meatballs and sauce. Even though bread was paid for, it was just okay. Would have been a nice touch to have it warmed before presenting at the table. Service was nice and they were kind about remaking the undercooked pasta. Conveniently located near the Colosseum and Forum.

    Mary W.

    We started with the potato croquette and one with rice, mozzarella, c Pros: Ambiance, friendly service, clean. Dinner time. Ambiance A+. Croquette( (filled with rice, marinara,and mozzarella) delicious. I was expecting more with the main course given the big start in flavor, balance, and texture )with the first. Unfortunately, we were let down ; the carbonara rigatoni was beyond al dente ( texture of eggshells. I always prepare my pasta al dente, but do not like crunchy pasta) and the pasta Via Della Magliana was lacking in flavor and lukewarm. Disappointing. Recommend staying for appetizers and moving on for something more satisfying for your next course.

    Parisa M.

    Decided to eat here late one evening after long day of walking around Rome. The service was awesome but it Took about an hour to get our food out from the time we ordered. Having said this, the wait was well worth it. We ordered salted meat focaccia bread for appetizer and pasta for dinner. The focaccia bread was oven baked and tasted crispy. The meat was salty and savory. Strongly recommend this if mood for appetizer: The pasta included pasta carbonara which had chunks of huge pieces of crispy bacon. My mouth is watering just thinking about it right now. Can't go wrong getting any of the pasta dishes This is the type of place where the locals go for great Italian food. Although it's close to tourist attractions it is not a tourist trap and the amazing food is well worth it! Can't wait to come back and try his again.

    Steven P.

    Our friends recommended this wonderful place to us. If you go a little later (our reservation at 730 when they were first opening was too early for the kitchen and wait staff) and don't fill up on the appetizers - good but no reason to fill up prior to the pasta and main courses - you'll make the absolute most of this delicious fare. The carbonara was as advertised by a yelper who said "order it like your life depends on it." Simply put, it was the best pasta dish I have ever eaten! The mains were all rich and superb. Wine list is great and fairly priced. We enjoyed the heck out of the ambience and the food. Really worthwhile in a city where you have to work hard to find a bad meal.

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    Natasha W.

    Stumbled upon the restaurant while walking home with my date from the hipster/popular Travastere neighborhood - we were both to sporadic experiences so we went on in. The beautiful and kind bartender sat us immediately, gave us menus and took our drink orders. Within 4 minutes we hand out drinks (beautifully prepared) and snacks in front of us. If you're used to Italian time you understand this is LIGHT SPEED! Overall. 5 star for beverage prep, presentation, timing and environment here. Will definitely be back!

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    Cara L.

    This is a incredibly unique place in Rome. We stumbled across this place while walking around Circo Maximus and looking for a restaurant to eat dinner. The place looked amazing from the outside and the prices were very reasonable to be in such a beautiful place. The restaurant owners were very friendly and accommodating. We sat in the room were you can admire both the Circo Massimo and the Roman wall inside the restaurant. The food is traditional Roman plates and recipes, with a modern twist. They even have slow cooked BBQ Brisket that the chef Fabrizio highly recommends. My husband and I had the Bucatini Matriciana and the fresh Raviolis which were excellent. Before the pasta, the owner suggested we try the tempura vegetables, the fresh Burrata and Croquettes (another traditional Roman appetizer) all fantastic. The wine list is incredible and extensive for every budget from the local red and white wine table from the local farmer to $60 Chianti Classico Reserve, Barolo, Moltepulciano and Merlot. This is a place we definitely recommend. You must try the Sicilian Fruttini (strawberries filled with strawberry gelato, walnut filled with walnut gelato etc.) for dessert apparently they are very hard to find.

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    This place is amazing!!! The charcuterie board, fried anchovy sandwich, and buffalo mozzarella are fantastic!

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.4 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    Multiple locations so you don't need a reservation but this location specifically does accept…read morereservations so if you want to be on the safe side, I would go here. I love the ambiance. It's a comfy place to eat. The waiters are nice and fast. The carbonara is rich and thick. The pasta al dente perfectly. The pancetta pieces are salty and fatty. It's a heavy meal but it is delicious. The burrata is perfect to share and delicious.

    One of the most popular Italian restaurants in Rome with multiple locations throughout the city all…read morewith lines. When we arrived on a late afternoon, we waited about 10 minutes before getting seated. To start off, we got the Limoncello Spritz (€10) and Aperol Spritz (€10), which were refreshing. For our pasta, we ordered the Fettuccine with Oxtail (€18) and Carbonara (€17). We also wanted to order two more Secondi dishes, but the waiter warned us that the pasta is filling. After we finished the pasta, we did still order the Rabbit (€19) because it wasn't something we usually see on the menu. For the carbonara, the flavor was delicious but not really my favorite pasta shape. It was also quite al dente with a chewy texture. I have to say that the oxtail was spectacular though with its juicy and tender meat sauce. While the rabbit was nice to try once, it was a bit dry with minimal meat. Overall, good spot but nothing worth waiting too long for. Also, I'd stick to the pasta here as it's all handmade. You even see them handrolling them inside. Note that they also charge €2 per person for service fee already.

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    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(167 reviews)
    1.1 kmMonti
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    Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

    Great first meal in Rome!…read more I loved my artichoke pasta dish with bacon, it was a daily special. The amaretto dessert was delicious! Carbonara was super al dente. Seafood risotto was fresh. Grilled radicchio was like stir fried. Dinner for 3 for 77 euros, impressively busy for a Tuesday night. Friendly staff, easy for English speakers. :)

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