Osteria Maracuja

Very much enjoyed Fabio's hospitality. Really small restaurant, worth the wait, or better yet, make…read morea rezie (on The Fork). Everything is delish. The place is loaded with heartwarming charm.

Fraschetteria was a literal dream in the midst of touristy Rome. We could not tell which…read morerestaurants were good or not UNTIL we walked in and saw how small the restaurant was. You definitely need to make a reservation; we saw many parties get turned away while we were dining. Every item that we had was wonderful. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on this menu. We started with a really great Bruschette that was full of salami and drizzled with truffle honey. The Carbonara & Lasagne were great. The Porchetta was possibly the best meat I've eaten in all of Italy, you HAVE to get it if you come. Service was really great as well! Just be aware that you have to go down a pretty narrow staircase and that the tables are all close together.

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Amatriciana

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Via dei Cappuccini

Sofia

4.4(168 reviews)

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Best restaurant we went to while we were in Italy. Yep, this restaurant was even better than a…read moremichelin star restaurant we dined at in Venice. At first when we arrived at Sofia's we were skeptical since the restaurant was completely empty (this was around 6pm). But then we realized that europeans tend to have dinner after 8pm (the restaurant filled up around that time). So don't hesitate to go inside if it's looking a little empty! What we had: Focaccia Bread - Possibly the best bread we had in Italy. It was made fresh and very well seasoned. Seabass carpaccio - light dish that was very well balanced. Duck ragu - omg this was beaut. Highly recommended Pasta with bacon? - pretty good as well but wasnt as good as the duck ragu. Duck breast with salad - cooked to perfection and all the flavors were very well balanced. Beef fillet - it was also cooked to perfection. The sauce complimented the dish very well. Overall, i wish we had the opportunity to eat here again rather than trying other restaurants that werent even half as good as this place.

Today was a long and grueling day of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and whatever else the…read moreRomans used 2,000 years ago. As a Southern American trying to navigate Rome, I'm still completely confused. I cannot for the life of me figure out north vs. south or east vs. west in this city. Every street somehow looks historic, beautiful, and exactly the same. By 9 PM, after walking more than 10 miles today and standing in countless lines -- one for over an hour -- I was exhausted. I was close to my hotel and started looking for somewhere to eat. I had already passed Sofia earlier and really didn't want to backtrack even a few blocks. But after going the wrong direction again and somehow ending up right back near it, I figured that was a sign. So, Sofia it was. My ordering skills in Italy are still not exactly professional level. I really need a local Italian to help me. Yeah, I'm slow... remember, I'm from the South. I ordered the Mezza Maniche Carbonara. I mean, you can't really go wrong with noodles, cheese, and pork, right? A few minutes after ordering, they brought out this little appetizer-looking thing that I'm still confused about. It was this tiny little ball about the size of my thumb. I took one bite and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I'm not even sure I want to know what was in it, but at that point I was hungry enough not to ask questions. Then the pasta arrived. Drumroll... First bite? Absolutely divine. Rich, creamy, cheesy pasta with perfectly cooked pork mixed throughout. Fantastic. I devoured the entire plate, chased it down with a Coke, grabbed my glass bottle of water, and walked down the street carrying it like a Roman wino. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect little outdoor dining setup on one of Rome's tiny city streets

Seating inside

Umami Broth with Raw Seafood, samphire and Aromatic Shiso Notes

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Braised Beef Tortello, Buffalo Infusion and Tomato Cream

Buddy

4.1(82 reviews)

I came here twice when I was in Rome in 2024 and I liked the mushroom sausage pasta but not the…read morecarbonara or bacon ("speck") pizza. I came back again and got the mushroom sausage pasta again. There was a hair in the bottom of the pan, though!

We came to Buddy's for our first dinner in Roma. My partner is vegan so we were happy to come find…read morethis restaurant. We had made reservations earlier in the day for the same night, but it didn't seem too busy either way. We looked at the menu via QR code scanning before the waiter came to take our orders. We ordered a focaccia to share. I got the carbonara and my partner got a truffle cream based pasta that I can't remember the name of. All items were vegan. As a non-vegan, I was very impressed by all the dishes! The sauce for the carbonara mimicked the creaminess and cheesiness. I wasn't the biggest fan of the "bacon" / "guanciale" - it was a bit too squishy and needed to be crisped up a bit more but that's a personal preference. Pay inside when you are done by informing the staff of your table number. This was one of our top 5 favorite places on a two week trip in Italy.

Restaurant (inside)

Tiramisu

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Etablì

4.6(108 reviews)

1.6 km•Centro Storico

This was a beautiful restaurant! We came at around 6pm and were seated at a table for drinks before…read morewe could order dinner, which was only available after 7/7:30. The cocktails were very meticulously prepared and very good. Once we ordered food, we transitioned to wine. We split the meat and cheese plate, which was one of the best plates I've had for the quality and quantity. My friend got the gnocchi, which she said was one of the best pasta dishes she's had in her life. I had the cacio e pepe, which was very simple and delicious. The place was rather slow from the service standpoint, but other than that, we can see ourselves coming back again or recommending it to our friends!

Was on the hunt for our first breakfast in Rome, and Yelp led us here. It was tucked away in a…read moreneighborhood, and all the tables were in use so we had to sit in comfy leather chairs, but we later asked to switch to a table to make it easier to eat. Service is slow here, but I figure that's the European style. I had the egg casserole which was a piece of bread, not fully cooked egg, ham, cheese, and zucchini. It was unique and delicious! Their portions are quite small, but again, understandable for Italian breakfasts! Really cute environment and friendly staff.

0.7 km•Esquilino, Aventino

Wonderful atmosphere here!

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Pasqualino al Colosseo

4.0(99 reviews)

I know they always say don't eat next to the tourist spots but this place is 10/10. A quick 3…read moreminute walk from the Colloseum and delicious food and drinks await you! Ask for Donny, and tell him Ivy sent you, he will make sure you have the BEST experience! We started with recommending house red wine a negroni sbagliato with prosecco. The mixologist made delicious drinks, I regret not ordering an espresso martini. We tried the artichoke appetizer, good but wasn't my favorite. The pizza and the pasta though, was pure perfection! Service was great and this will definitely be a must stop on my next Rome adventure.

We ordered pizza with salami and sliced tomato (too little cheese), pesto gnocchi (very good pasta,…read morebut the pesto wasn't fresh), and lobster pasta (a very nice serving of lobster with a rich tomato sauce, comes with hand wipes and shell-cracking tools). I also ordered the chinotto (an Italian drink made from the fruit of the myrtle-leaved orange tree, tastes a lot like a better version of Pepsi with a slightly bitter but not at all unpleasant aftertaste), which was fantastic. Our server was very kind and graciously shared her recommendations--I was very pleased with the chinotto.

3.0 km•Appio San Giovanni, San Giovanni

Deserts

Caprese

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Clam spaghetti

Osteria del Cavaliere

4.8(110 reviews)

A lovely neighborhood restaurant serving traditional Italian food, we absolutely loved the dishes…read morewe tried. The servers were charming, helpful and obviously loved their work. Ambiance was cozy, historic, lovely.

Beautiful outside seating. Fabulous pasta and steaks. Great, attentive service. Family and friends…read more What more can you want!

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Porto

4.3(45 reviews)

2.5 km•Prati

It has very nice decorations inside the restaurant. The food presentation looks great and the food…read morewas flavorful. But the customer service really needs to be improved. We have to go up to the front three times to call the waiter for the English menu, place orders and water. :)

This place was highly recommended by our tour guide and thus we gave it a try. It's close to the…read moreVatican City. The place is cozy and the waiters are attentive. If you want to try a restaurant that the locals love, this is one of them. Definitely deserves the 5 star rating. The only thing that I recommend is to check the bill carefully because they tend to add the cost of pane/bread even though they never gave us. It's only a € anyway.

2.3 km•Testaccio, Ostiense

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Trattoria Pennestri

4.8(16 reviews)

Perfect gem for a local, authentic Roman experience. Used the English menu to order cacio y pepe,…read morepan roasted lamb, gnocchi, salad, and tiramisu. We want to go back to try the crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Wine recs were spot on. We showed up without reservations an hour before closing and didn't leave until an hour after closing because we were having such a wonderful time chatting with the staff and other customers. Reservations are highly recommended especially on weekends and holidays. You can only make reservations by phone. It's a short walk from Ostiense Station and has both indoor and outdoor seating. We really wanted to leave a tip and there's a lowkey tip jar that is a chicken piggy bank by the cash register. Enjoy!

Best Amatriciana I've had in a while! The guanciale was perfection: super crispy on the outside and…read moremelt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu and enjoyed it, but I heard the chocolate mousse is a must-try.

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Pesci Fritti

4.5(26 reviews)

So delicious! We wanted some last minute seafood for dinner and found this place on Yelp. As you…read moreknow here in Rome if a place has good yelp reviews you may end up finding a huge line. Thankfully we got super lucky and they had a table available and no wait. The menu is in Italian but they are more than willing to interpret and even have off the menu item. The servers are extremely friendly and helpful. My friend had the spaghetti with clams and I had an off the menu linguini with mixed seafood. It was sooo good. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

This is The best seafood restaurant in Rome is renowned for its exceptional seafood, particularly…read morethe creamy octopus with figs and calamari. The tender octopus and calamari are perfectly complemented by a rich, creamy sauce and the subtle sweetness of figs. The restaurant offers a cozy, cozy atmosphere. For an unforgettable seafood dining experience, Pesci Fritti is the best choice in Rome.

Calamari

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Origano Trevi

3.9(90 reviews)

1.1 km•Centro Storico

Got hungry after visiting the Trevi Fountain? This place is just a stone throw away from the hustle…read moreand bustle. It's a small entrance down a cobblestone street but the outside is deceiving. Inside there's a bakery with all sorts of treats, and behind that, the restaurant opens up into a large dining area with big brick arches. It looks grand but is very casual. All the staff are super friendly and speak English. We tried a margherita pizza with mushrooms and prosciutto, tonnarlli cacio e Pepe with artichokes, and carbonara. Both pastas were fantastic with cheesy and creamy with a hint of spice from pepper. The pizza was awesome. If you enjoy thin crust or are carb sensitive this is for you. For dessert we tried maritozzo, basically a cream filled baguette which wasn't my favorite.

A cute little restaurant close to several tourist attractions with lots of vegetarian and vegan…read moreoptions! Service is friendly and quick here; our server spoke English, which was helpful. Overall, the food was quite good here and they had decent sized portions. Our favorite dish there was an artichoke carpaccio which came with shavings of pecorino, olive oil, arugula, and lemon juice -- surprisingly good! Pasta was thick and chewy, so it was quite filling, and it came with plenty of sauce. They have a decent selection of coffee, beer, and wine as well. The space is nicely decorated so it's fine if you're looking for something casual or for something a little nicer as well.