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One of the best cacio e Pepe's I've ever had hands down. Service was good too, he was friendly which was rare to find on our trip. Our appetizers were great as well. We got the stuffed olives and the rice ball- this was also one of the best rice balls I've ever had!!! Highly recommend!
I walked in around 9:30pm on a Friday night for a group of 2 and had to wait about 5-10 mins, which wasn't bad compared to other restaurants. I ordered the rigatoni amatriciana, which was good and satisfying , but not outstanding compared to other restaurants in italy. The pasta was pretty al dente, and the guanciale was cooked just before it became crispy. The chicory was good--this was my first time trying it. It was slightly bitter and chewy, but good to have some vegetables after eating so much pasta. The restaurant had a homey feel and the service was good. They did ask for a tip at the end, so it may have been a touristy spot.
Delicious lasagne, great service! I really enjoyed my time dining solo here. I waited a limited amount of time and clapped when my huge plate of lasagna came out. My fried artichokes were also delicious and you are going to get a dose of true Roman fare here. I do think it's a bit touristy but in terms of options in the Trastevere region, this is a good one. Happy eating!
Honestly, just okay for me. We came for dinner after waiting very long at a trattoria nearby. The wait for Otello was only 15min so we decided to come here instead. We were seated in the basement area. It was quite busy so the service was a bit slow. The server spoke English well and we had no issues ordering. My table ordered a variety of items. I recommend sharing because some of the portion sizes are bigger. My favorite was the charcuterie board! The ingredients were so fresh. The mozzarella was amazingggg. I loved the presentation with the orange slices on top. The focaccia bread was also very good. The rest of our dishes were...just okay. I thought everything lacked a bit more flavor or more salt. The lasagna tasted mostly of the Parmesan they put on top; it overpowered the rest of the muted flavors. Our spaghetti and meatballs definitely needed more salt. The plain sauce and the thick noodles reminded me of canned Chef Boyardee haha. I wasn't a fan of the fried artichoke either. It was too oily for me, but I'm not sure if that's a characteristic of the dish or of the restaurant. It was the first and last time I tried fried artichoke in Italy. The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't great in comparison to all the delicious places we tried in Trastevere.
Great restaurant in Trastevere with excellent food, service and beautiful decorations creating a cozy ambiance.
Found this restaurant in the Trastevere area. We got there around 9pm and surprisingly the line wasn't too long, we waited about 30-40 minutes to get seated. The restaurant inside was still very packed and all the tables were very close together (which I noticed is often the case in Rome) so when the table next to us got up, one of the guys accidentally spilled wine onto our table. Bryan was our server and he was super accommodating and helped us right away with the spillage. We got the spaghetti with meatballs, the carbonara, focaccia bread, and fried artichoke. The bread was so good. The rest were all delicious but a little saltier than I would have preferred. At the end of the meal, they gave us 2 alcoholic shots that I believe help with digestion. Overall I'm happy I tried it but not sure I would come back.
This restaurant is an interesting one. It is highly regarded as some of the best Roman cuisine one can ever eat. Perhaps I've been spoiled with good authentic Italian food growing up but this place's food was decent. It was nothing spectacular like the other reviews state - no life changing best meal of my life situation. It was what you expect from a lower tiered Osteria. The appetizers I took were a prosciutto and melon platter, fried zucchini flowers, and a caprese salad. The platter was alright but not the highest quality prosciutto used and the melon was a little unripe. The caprese salad was the standard you can find almost anywhere else. The fried zucchini flowers had an off putting taste to them. I racked my brain and then realized there was a little fish symbol beside the menu item. I was to infer that there was fish inside the flower blossoms without the menu explicitly stating this. This is a red flag if you are vegetarian or have a fish allergy so be careful and ask questions! As for the main courses, the lasagna was good and the meat was very chewy. I think if you want to try this place go for it but keep expectations low to avoid what happened to me! Also, at the end of service they ask you to leave a review and that may be a factor into why this place has tons of reviews.
My husband & I went here based on a recommendation from a friend. There was a quick wait and we were easily able to sit outside which was great. We got the fried artichoke, four cheese gnocchi, and cacio e pepe, along with some drinks and oh my goodness so good! Our server Stefano was also phenomenal in teaching us some Italian while we were ordering so that was fun. Definitely recommend checking this place out!
Randomly found this cute spot when wandering around Travestiere neighborhood, and I have to say it was delicious! we waited about 10minutes for our seat which wasn't bad at all since we've heard this place can get extremely packed! The staff of this place are very accommodating and friendly! Oxtail Stew: 5/5 Highly recommend if you're a big beef stew fan and just want something rich and bursting with flavor! The oxtail is very tender and falls right off the bone' I recommend pairing this with some Foccacia and dipping it in the sauce, since it can get a little much by itself. Crème Le PePe: 4/5 Noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was nice and creamy with a cheesy blend. If you're a fan of cheese, I recommend pairing this with some sprinkle of lemon and lots of Parmesan!!! It elevated the flavor a lot and gave it a nice tangy twist, which makes the dish amazing Artichoke: 3/5 I had high hopes for this dish after watching a lot of reviews on it, and hearing nothing but positive raves. I have to say that it was decent, but not what I was expecting. The artichoke leaves tasted like French fries with a lot of oil, and the only part that was soft and chewy was the center. Recommend trying if you love Artichoke, but otherwise you might want to skip this dish. Bruschetta:5/5 These look very filling, but they're actually very brittle and not as dense as they might seem. The flavor was delicious, and the bread was toasted perfectly! Pana Cotta: 5/5 First time trying Strawberry pana cotta and I have to say it was SCRUMPTIOUS! Tastes like a vanilla flan with fresh strawberries and whipped cream! This is a MUST! I would recommend this place if you want a good meal, and want to explore nearby bars/ and enjoy the hood. Would come back here again! The price is also pretty reasonable for the amount of food that you get.
this is a place where you should definitely make a reservation if you can. i unfortunately had wanted to try a restaurant and quickly found out it was closed on mondays, so we accepted our fate and decided to get into the long line outside Otello. we got so lucky and were seated in ~20 minutes and im convinced its only because so many people ahead of us in life left. anyway, we ended up inside the restaurant which is really sweet & romantic, dim lighting and even thought there were lots of people it wasn't so loud you couldn't hear each other. i got the carbonara which Id wanted to try in rome and it was so delicious. my mom got the gnocchi but we basically ended up splitting the carbonara because it was so good. we got salad as well which was very fresh & i love how lightly dressed it was because it allowed all the vegetables to stand out on their own. we got tiramisu because we saw someone else get it (lol) and it was AMAZING. if you're in need of a sweet fix after dinner like i usually am, i wouldn't even hesitate.
We ventured into Trastevere for the evening and stumbled upon this restaurant. There were 3 couples in front of us in the line, but we were seated within 5 minutes of waiting. The restaurant is in a nice location, and you'll be able check out other stores while you're visiting the area. The waitress had a good understanding of our gluten allergies and was very accommodating. She also has the allergies so she can guarantee that they use gluten free ingredients for the GF meals. She then proceeded with pointing out all gluten free options on the menu for us to pick from. My husband chose the Gluten free carbonara and I chose the homemade pasta with clams. Both were delicious! I would recommend that a gluten free menu is created, or that allergens are specified on the menu, so that less experienced wait staff will know as well!
Food was delicious the servers were so nice! Great food selection and the menus is in English if you need it
8 months ago
Our first full meal in Rome and didn't disappoint. Friendly and patient service. Great food. read more
This was our first stop in Rome, and we were not disappointed. We started with the focaccia and suppli. This started my love for suppli that lasted the entire trip! We split the salsicca patate pizza (potato, sausage, and rosemary.) The portion size was plenty big for two people. This was pretty good, although all the real flavor only came from the sausage (which was plentiful.) Service was great and very friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this spot to other travelers. read more
One of the best cacio e Pepe's I've ever had hands down. Service was good too, he was friendly which was rare to find on our trip. Our appetizers were great as well. We got the stuffed olives and the rice ball- this was also one of the best rice balls I've ever had!!! Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
I walked in around 9:30pm on a Friday night for a group of 2 and had to wait about 5-10 mins, which wasn't bad compared to other restaurants. I ordered the rigatoni amatriciana, which was good and satisfying , but not outstanding compared to other restaurants in italy. The pasta was pretty al dente, and the guanciale was cooked just before it became crispy. The chicory was good--this was my first time trying it. It was slightly bitter and chewy, but good to have some vegetables after eating so much pasta. The restaurant had a homey feel and the service was good. They did ask for a tip at the end, so it may have been a touristy spot. read more
Delicious lasagne, great service! I really enjoyed my time dining solo here. I waited a limited amount of time and clapped when my huge plate of lasagna came out. My fried artichokes were also delicious and you are going to get a dose of true Roman fare here. I do think it's a bit touristy but in terms of options in the Trastevere region, this is a good one. Happy eating! read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Honestly, just okay for me. We came for dinner after waiting very long at a trattoria nearby. The wait for Otello was only 15min so we decided to come here instead. We were seated in the basement area. It was quite busy so the service was a bit slow. The server spoke English well and we had no issues ordering. My table ordered a variety of items. I recommend sharing because some of the portion sizes are bigger. My favorite was the charcuterie board! The ingredients were so fresh. The mozzarella was amazingggg. I loved the presentation with the orange slices on top. The focaccia bread was also very good. The rest of our dishes were...just okay. I thought everything lacked a bit more flavor or more salt. The lasagna tasted mostly of the Parmesan they put on top; it overpowered the rest of the muted flavors. Our spaghetti and meatballs definitely needed more salt. The plain sauce and the thick noodles reminded me of canned Chef Boyardee haha. I wasn't a fan of the fried artichoke either. It was too oily for me, but I'm not sure if that's a characteristic of the dish or of the restaurant. It was the first and last time I tried fried artichoke in Italy. The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't great in comparison to all the delicious places we tried in Trastevere. read more
2 years ago
Great restaurant in Trastevere with excellent food, service and beautiful decorations creating a cozy ambiance. read more
3 years ago
Found this restaurant in the Trastevere area. We got there around 9pm and surprisingly the line wasn't too long, we waited about 30-40 minutes to get seated. The restaurant inside was still very packed and all the tables were very close together (which I noticed is often the case in Rome) so when the table next to us got up, one of the guys accidentally spilled wine onto our table. Bryan was our server and he was super accommodating and helped us right away with the spillage. We got the spaghetti with meatballs, the carbonara, focaccia bread, and fried artichoke. The bread was so good. The rest were all delicious but a little saltier than I would have preferred. At the end of the meal, they gave us 2 alcoholic shots that I believe help with digestion. Overall I'm happy I tried it but not sure I would come back. read more
This restaurant is an interesting one. It is highly regarded as some of the best Roman cuisine one can ever eat. Perhaps I've been spoiled with good authentic Italian food growing up but this place's food was decent. It was nothing spectacular like the other reviews state - no life changing best meal of my life situation. It was what you expect from a lower tiered Osteria. The appetizers I took were a prosciutto and melon platter, fried zucchini flowers, and a caprese salad. The platter was alright but not the highest quality prosciutto used and the melon was a little unripe. The caprese salad was the standard you can find almost anywhere else. The fried zucchini flowers had an off putting taste to them. I racked my brain and then realized there was a little fish symbol beside the menu item. I was to infer that there was fish inside the flower blossoms without the menu explicitly stating this. This is a red flag if you are vegetarian or have a fish allergy so be careful and ask questions! As for the main courses, the lasagna was good and the meat was very chewy. I think if you want to try this place go for it but keep expectations low to avoid what happened to me! Also, at the end of service they ask you to leave a review and that may be a factor into why this place has tons of reviews. read more
3 years ago
My husband & I went here based on a recommendation from a friend. There was a quick wait and we were easily able to sit outside which was great. We got the fried artichoke, four cheese gnocchi, and cacio e pepe, along with some drinks and oh my goodness so good! Our server Stefano was also phenomenal in teaching us some Italian while we were ordering so that was fun. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more
4 years ago
Randomly found this cute spot when wandering around Travestiere neighborhood, and I have to say it was delicious! we waited about 10minutes for our seat which wasn't bad at all since we've heard this place can get extremely packed! The staff of this place are very accommodating and friendly! Oxtail Stew: 5/5 Highly recommend if you're a big beef stew fan and just want something rich and bursting with flavor! The oxtail is very tender and falls right off the bone' I recommend pairing this with some Foccacia and dipping it in the sauce, since it can get a little much by itself. Crème Le PePe: 4/5 Noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was nice and creamy with a cheesy blend. If you're a fan of cheese, I recommend pairing this with some sprinkle of lemon and lots of Parmesan!!! It elevated the flavor a lot and gave it a nice tangy twist, which makes the dish amazing Artichoke: 3/5 I had high hopes for this dish after watching a lot of reviews on it, and hearing nothing but positive raves. I have to say that it was decent, but not what I was expecting. The artichoke leaves tasted like French fries with a lot of oil, and the only part that was soft and chewy was the center. Recommend trying if you love Artichoke, but otherwise you might want to skip this dish. Bruschetta:5/5 These look very filling, but they're actually very brittle and not as dense as they might seem. The flavor was delicious, and the bread was toasted perfectly! Pana Cotta: 5/5 First time trying Strawberry pana cotta and I have to say it was SCRUMPTIOUS! Tastes like a vanilla flan with fresh strawberries and whipped cream! This is a MUST! I would recommend this place if you want a good meal, and want to explore nearby bars/ and enjoy the hood. Would come back here again! The price is also pretty reasonable for the amount of food that you get. read more
1 year ago
this is a place where you should definitely make a reservation if you can. i unfortunately had wanted to try a restaurant and quickly found out it was closed on mondays, so we accepted our fate and decided to get into the long line outside Otello. we got so lucky and were seated in ~20 minutes and im convinced its only because so many people ahead of us in life left. anyway, we ended up inside the restaurant which is really sweet & romantic, dim lighting and even thought there were lots of people it wasn't so loud you couldn't hear each other. i got the carbonara which Id wanted to try in rome and it was so delicious. my mom got the gnocchi but we basically ended up splitting the carbonara because it was so good. we got salad as well which was very fresh & i love how lightly dressed it was because it allowed all the vegetables to stand out on their own. we got tiramisu because we saw someone else get it (lol) and it was AMAZING. if you're in need of a sweet fix after dinner like i usually am, i wouldn't even hesitate. read more
We ventured into Trastevere for the evening and stumbled upon this restaurant. There were 3 couples in front of us in the line, but we were seated within 5 minutes of waiting. The restaurant is in a nice location, and you'll be able check out other stores while you're visiting the area. The waitress had a good understanding of our gluten allergies and was very accommodating. She also has the allergies so she can guarantee that they use gluten free ingredients for the GF meals. She then proceeded with pointing out all gluten free options on the menu for us to pick from. My husband chose the Gluten free carbonara and I chose the homemade pasta with clams. Both were delicious! I would recommend that a gluten free menu is created, or that allergens are specified on the menu, so that less experienced wait staff will know as well! read more
2 years ago
Food was delicious the servers were so nice! Great food selection and the menus is in English if you need it read more
2 years ago
Andrea was an amazing server!!! The service was unbeatable, the food was fantastic, his recommendations were perfect, and he made eating dinner here so much fun. And most importantly, he managed to say his name twice with a bow at the beginning! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Pasta was amazing! The cacio e pepe was super yummy and there was no wait when we arrived! The bread was really good but got dry after a while (i think that's normal). The service was really good but it took a really long time for our bill to come but that's also because it slowly started to get busier. Totally recommend if you're visiting rome with a lover. read more
One of the most amazing meals we had in Italy!!' This place was recommended to us by locals and now we can't gatekeep it! When you walk in it's full of charm and definitely classifies as a European bistro. I loved the eclectic artwork on the walls and arches throughout. Our waitress was extremely warm, funny and recommended every item we ordered including the wine. It's authentic Roman cuisine so not your typical pasta and pizza place. Our bruschetta was with octopus and I dream about it all the time!!!! We also had a local fish carpaccio seasoned with salt and pepper and it melted in our mouths. We can't wait to go visit this place again and are so happy they were on yelp because they deserve all the rave!! read more
What can I say about this place, other than, it was what I imagined a restaurant would look and feel like in Rome. It was small and just filled with energy, the staff was super nice and spoke a ton of English so we were able understand them. Super friendly and attentive to our needs/wants. We ended up getting some bruschetta (different kids.... with cheese, and one with bacon and then the traditional kind). I feel like the traditional bruschetta hit the best and still can't beat it. This one had balsamic vinegar all over it and smaller cut tomatoes. This place is known for their carbonara, so I had to get that and it didn't disappoint. The rigatoni noodles def held some of the pancetta and the cheese which made it even better. Even if the next morning my stomach didn't agree lol. Super rich and super flavorful. It actually comes in a decent size bowl for Italian standards, so don't even think about getting anymore food. Overall, great place to get some food. read more
3 years ago
Large lovely pizzeria with a terrific Roman style pizza menu. Beautiful neighborhood in Trastevere crawling with locals. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Amazing! Charming neighbor. The best pasta did I had on my entire Italy trip and it was so simple (the butter sage ravioli). Table wine was good. Cute place. Everyone loved their food read more
5 years ago
A quaint, lovely restaurant in a more quiet alley within the heart of Rome! This place was so homely and seemed like a good spot for your local Italians. Our server could not speak/ understand English, but she did a good job using body language to express what she was trying to convey. The food here was hands down amazing. I had a tomato based pasta whereas my partner got the carbonara (definitely get carbonara in rome). The dessert cake was also mind blowing and was a perfect mix of cream, sweetness, and cooked crumble. I did feel like service was extremely slow at this restaurant, especially when it got busy, but I know this is typical of Italian restaurants so would just be aware of that if you're in a rush. read more
2 years ago
Such a good spot - appetizers to main courses and the wine/drinks were amazing. Highly recommend. Luca and the staff were also very friendly! Authentic Italian in a great area read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We wandered into this place not knowing what to expect and it exceeded our expectations. Waited in a line to be seated but it moved very quickly. We got the carbonara, cacio e Pepe, and a pizza to share amongst our group and everything was fantastic. Highly recommend!! And even if there's a big line, very fun to grab a beer or bottle of wine from the store nearby and have a drink in the street while you wait. Very lively neighborhood. read more
4 years ago
Definitely try to go do 'off' hours -- what a gemstone. The staff was so friendly and that always stands out to me, especially with how rude/uptight people can be nowadays (whether on the staff or customer side or both!) They cared about your experience and that you liked you food and I'm happy to say I did! Very classic Roman style pizza and whatnot and everyone around me (including myself) had an aperol spritz! I loved going during the off hours for apps and drinks -- for dinner there's a line out the door so get there early if you can! read more
This was our favorite restaurant "while in Rome." We had our driver drop us down in what he called "the best neighborhood in Rome." We wandered around until we stumbled upon this restaurant with a line outside of it and a smiling young mad handing out wine to the people standing in line... we found our people. We put our names down and was advised of the 10 minute wait. As soon as we were seated and greeted by our server and the evening was excellent from there. We were given time to review the menu and enjoyed our food. The fresh home made pasta and the oxtail dish was AMAZING... the house red wine.. AMAZING the attention to detail...unmatched. I felt like I was sitting on someone's home eating a great meal... put this down on your Rome itinerary.. You will not regret it. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
We came here for our first meal in Italy and couldn't have been more impressed! Juan was our server and he was incredibly welcoming/friendly and attentive. He made our first night here such a memorable one. The pasta was simply outstanding and lived up to hype for my first plate of pasta in Italy ever. Fully recommend!! read more
2 years ago
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