Perhaps the best pizza I ever ate. Local trattoria, plenty of tourists but regulars too. Eleven euros for a large individual pie. Thin crisp crust, nicely charred, rustic, tangy sweet thin tomato base, cheese with good bite. Highly recommend. read more

Great service, relaxed atmosphere. Had an amazing lunch with GF pasta. Server was very knowledgeable about Gluten Free. Would definitely go back! read more

We went to this place due of a recommendation of a friend and we really had a very good dinner with local chardonnay wine, nice antipasti and pasta. Don't forget to take a tiramisu for desert, it is delicious! And not expensive ;-) read more

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Food was really good. Environment was really nice. Service was okay, a little miscommunications, but everything was solved. Would recommend!

This place is very quaint and looks adorable. It has friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. For dinner, I had the caprese, a homemade pasta and meatball dish and a glass of Pinot Grigio. The hostess was polite and tried to help, but when I asked for a recommendation, she couldn't give me one (maybe it was the language barrier). But she said that a traditional meal would be the pasta and meatball. The caprese wasn't great. The mozzarella was warm (like it was sitting in the sun all day). The tomatoes were ripe, firm and very juicy though. The homemade pasta was great (I didn't see them make it, but I trust that it was). It was an amazing al dente. The sauce was nice also, though it didn't stand out. I liked that there were meatball pieces in the sauce also (though I'm not sure if those were on purpose or a meatball was so over cooked it broke apart). The one meatball that stayed together was nice. It was juicy and soft. read more

Otello - Caprese - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Best meal I've had in Rome!!! Impeccable service and groundbreaking entrees! I would eat here everyday for the rest of my life!

I don't know which was better: the food, the service or the atmosphere!! Such an amazing dining experience!! Will recommend to all my friends read more

We found this restaurant while walking around Travestere and were happy to find it was filled with both tourists and locals. From the moment we walked through the door, we were welcomed by friendly staff. The staff genuinely enjoyed engaging with customers and making sure they were satisfied with their meals. Food was delicious and we would go back for everything again! read more

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The lemon sorbet made me violently ill. I spent the evening and early morning gagging on clear phlegm. I suspect that I was poisoned. My wife also had a severe physical response to eating the homemade tiramisu. She became bloated and gassy and made many trips to the bathroom. The restaurant ambiance was very good. The service was subpar. The waitress forgot to bring my wife's drink and it was difficult to get her attention. We will never go back to this restaurant again!!! read more

Great find for a light dinner of charcuterie and pumpkin squash blossoms, next time will go with more of an apatite as so much looked good read more

Otello - light dinner - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

I'd say 3 stars for an Italian person and 4 stars for a foreigner. Simply because Italians have higher standard when eating Italian food. It's good but not exceptional! Price is fair but not as a osteria or trattoria anymore! read more

Great food, service, ambience! Loved it. The servers were very friendly and nice. We tried several things on the menu from appetizers to pizzas and pastas. Everything was great! read more

Our favorite dinner in Rome! My husband and I did not have reservations and had about a 15 minute wait. While we waited outside, Vlad gave us some Chianti :) For dinner, we enjoyed focaccia & pasta with meatballs. And of course more wine! Everything was delicious & I would definitely recommend to a friend! read more

Otello - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

This place is delicious, has generous portions, and good prices! We liked it so much we went twice for dinner during our week in Rome. The staff is very friendly and nice! Even when we went on a Friday night and the place was full, the staff was welcoming, festive, and made what could have felt a crowded place feel like a party We tried the pizza Napoli, Tagliatelli Caccio e Peppe, Rigatonne Ragu, Lasagna, Tiramisu, and Gnocchi 4 formaggi. All the dishes we tried were great, probably can't go wrong! The Lasagna and Gnocchi were our favorites!! read more

Otello - Gnocchi 4 formaggi, the sauce was delicious! And the gnocchi were on point! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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I'll preface this review for the TL;DR crowd by saying that this place is a tourist trap to the nth degree. You can probably find better elsewhere. My husband and I were walking through Trastevere after visiting the Vatican, looking for a lunch spot. There wasn't much open, since it was holiday season, and a lot of the places we wanted to go were only open for dinner. The atmosphere appeared inviting so we figured we'd give it a shot. After being seated, my husband, who isn't an expert but knows a thing or two about wine, asked if they could serve him a glass of Montepulcianno d'abruzzo since the menu only had a merlot by the glass. The server muttered, "Red wine-ok," and proceeded to pour the same wine by the glass as everyone else was getting. We didn't want to be abrasive or snobby so we didn't say anything but this was really insulting and what immediately set us off to this being a tourist trap. The waiter could have at least told him that they only served the wine he ordered by the bottle but we assume they thought we wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The staff was otherwise cordial but were mostly just running basic food orders across the place. They were not very responsive. We ordered the oxtails and the gnocchi, which were both subpar. The oxtails were more toothsome than we'd expect for a dish that should fall of the bone and the gnocchi weren't anything memorable. If and when we come back to Rome, this place will definitely not be a place we come back to. read more

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If you are looking for a good selection of pizzas, pastas, soups, and salads this is a great place. I have been here a few times and have always been pleased with my meal. I tried the Ravioli with a butter sage sauce, I couldn't have been more pleased. They tend to be pretty busy yet still turn the food out pretty quickly. The area of Trastevere will usually end the meal with a shot for a digestif and a biscuit cookie on the house, this is a nice way to end the meal. read more

I studied here for a semester and this easily is the best restaurant in terms of price/quality. The service is amazing...a must when visiting the Trastevere area! Recommendation is a the 4 cheese gnocchi with the house red. read more

Best spaghetti and meatballs (glad they gave us a bib for that meal). My friends also liked their Carbonara and salads. Got in just as it was getting busy and we got a good table and quick service. A good staff makes a difference. Would recommend it! read more

Such a great find in Rome! Service and staff was incredible! A line was forming outside, but as a group of three we were seated rather quickly. Menu is large, however all options seem great. The atmosphere made us never want to leave, food (lasagna & ravioli) was bomb, and tiramisu was to die for! Trying the warm Focaccia bread is a must! read more

This place was amazing!!! The food was awesome, and a pleasant surprise to the monotonous bland food of Rome. The ravioli with sage was amazing, as was the beef with potatoes. To top off the whole experience, our server, Prezioso, was a delight. So sweet and accommodating to our table of eight. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Amazing house wine and pizza. Open late and the atmosphere is very loud and busy. Order: eggplant and zucchini pizza, house red read more

Best Funghi pizza I ever had. Staff was very attentive, food came out quickly. You can not beat the price. Complimentary drinks given just for fun. We will definitely return before our trip is over! read more

Otello - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Decided to walk in for lunch. Was very busy but the host found us a table. Pasta was fresh and had one of the best pizzas on our trip "Rustica". The sauce was hearty and delicious. Crust was perfect. read more

Otello - Rustica - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Best food we've had in Rome! Wonderful lasagna, pizza, and wine for a great price point. Our waiter Alessandro was very friendly and provided great service. Highly recommend! read more

We wanted a simple place to get some good Italian food and Otello fit the bill. The friendly staff seated us in their outdoor space which was comfortable on a rainy night. The food was very good. We split a pasta dish and an entree and it was plenty of food for the 2 of us. At one point, we waited a bit between courses, but we were in no hurry. Just don't think that you are stopping in for a "quick bite." read more

Try the homemade pasta with salt and pepper. It was my favorite dish along with a margarita pizza. For desert we enjoyed the tiramisu and profiteroles. It's a nice sized restaurant with a downstairs as well. Great service. read more

I got the gnocchi with four cheeses and my wife got the spaghetti with meatballs and we split a plate of bruschetta. The food tasted good and the service was quick. We were given complimentary shots of sambuca and cookies to go with our espressos by the friendly waitress, too! read more

We came in and basically let Vito choose our whole meal, wine, salad, bread and 3 different pastas everything was amazing. From start to finish I can't recommend this place enough. Vito was a great server and highly recommended the items we got! Carbonara was unbelievable ! read more

One of the best meals of my life!! Nello and Sara took great care of us. Had the Carbonara and Gnocchi. Simply put...amazing!! Everything was outstanding from the moment we walked in. Please stop by and enjoy this restaurant!! read more

Beyond amazing food and service! The wine, the food and the service were all so good. You absolutely must get the strawberry panna cotta, it was to die for. Highly recommend! read more

Great food fair prices victor was the best waiter I have had this trip very handsome and professional ( anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte ) great place highly recommended read more

Fantastic food and excellent service. Ate one of the best gluten-free carbonara that I've had in my life. Homely environment and a feeling as a long lived traditional restaurant. read more

Couldn't get seated for a party of 5, too much trouble. Waited aver a half hour and watched smaller parties were seated.

The caprese was not the best I had, I found the mozzarella a bit hard. However, our main dishes (carbonara and amatriciana) were delicious. Staff was very efficient and friendly. read more

I am writing this review as I sit at the table inside the restaurant. That's how good it was! I'm so glad my husband and I stumbled upon this gem on our last day in Rome! Everything was SO GOOD!!! The focaccia was legendary! The owner was really friendly and funny which added to the experience. I was given a bib with a hilarious picture of an Italian man eating on it so that I wouldn't get gravy all over my shirt. My pasta was so delicious that I was really upset I was too full to finish it. Eating here is a MUST while in the area. Mangia! read more

When in Rome, Trastevere in particular, Da Otello is a place to have dinner, it's a must..!!! Everything is good from appetizers to desserts, the Tiramisu in particular is a must have, it's the best in all of Trastevere! read more

Great good great customer service - Giulietta made our night ! Suppli is amazing Pizza is soooo yummy Caprese is perfecto Tiramisu and crime brûlée is so good read more

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Great food and fun, casual setting. Oana was a great waitress and gave really good service!

I came here as a second choice/default when out with a Roman friend of mine. He wanted to take me somewhere else he was raving about, but we didn't have reservations and there were like 15 people outside waiting, so we went somewhere else and ended up here. I ordered the zuchinni flower fritti, which is my default. I LOVED that their had anchovies inside them, but these were by far the oiliest I've ever had in my life. They were dripping in oil, the batter was soaked and heavy with oil... it was a little over the top. I usually ordered seafood pasta, but this time I decided I better eat a carbonara at least once while in Rome. It's a classic Roman dish. Let me tell you, the week before my uncle made a carbonara, and to his utter mortification, he cooked the egg by accident (easy to do, trust me... fyi, the egg is NOT supposed to cook) . However, my uncle's carbonara, in spite of the cooked egg, was SHAMELESSLY LICK YOUR PLATE DELICIOUS. On this one, the sauce was a perfect consistency, but utterly bland and blah. So yeah, I didn't love this spot. Sorry. read more

Hands down the best food we had in Rome. This place was recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint. We had probably about every dish on the menu, the lasagna was the best pasta we had in Rome, EASILY. The steak was UNBELIEVABLE. The bruschetta was totally worth ordering as an appetizer. And our service was amazing. GO HERE WITHOUT A DOUBT read more