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Pasqualino al Colosseo

4.0 (101 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Mediterranean, Pizza
Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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KATE!! She was friendly and attentive. Smiled the entire time. Made us feel welcome. We could tell she worked hard and enjoyed her job. Food was also outstanding. Mussels were the family favorite. The sauce was delicious, with bread yum! Everyone loved their individual dishes, cannelloni, carbonara, Ragu, Alfredo and Vongole!! Limoncello was a nice touch at the end. Glad we found this off the main street!

Fritto Misto, Caprese
Shinta S.

In early June evening, the temperature is nice for dinner outside. We did just this here and had a great dinner! The food is great! Service was a little slow compared to what we used to in the States but we were just enjoying the nice weather so we didn't mind.

We stopped here for our anniversary dinner on a trip & it was exceptional! Agha was our server--he was friendly, knowledgeable & accommodating. My husband got the tonnelli with seafood (he was able to get it de-shelled!) & I got the tortellini with meat sauce. Both amazing. We got tiramisu & Oreo cheesecake for dessert & left full & satisfied. Absolutely recommend visiting here!

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Karen Z.

Where to begin..... my husband and I first discovered this place 2 years ago while on a very extended stay in Rome. We ate here several times and tried different dishes each time we came. The food was always fresh and delicious along with the best staff I have ever seen! We were treated like family as well as the customers around us. Our main waiter was Donny, who gave us amazing service! Well, 2 years later we are back for an extended stay again. We went back, not knowing if Donny was still there or not. We sat down to be greeted by Aghalar, who goes by "Agha". We asked if Donny was still there but it wasn't his time to be on shift. Agha, gave us the same top notch service! The food was just as amazing as before! As we were about halfway thru our meal, guess who showed up!? Donny! It was like being greeted by family! He said "Welcome Home"..... That's how they make you feel there, like family. It's a family owned and run business that takes great pride in their service and their food. It's only a few minutes walk from the Colosseum. This is not touristy food! This is authentic Italian food! You will not be disappointed!

Seafood fettuccine
Nature B.

Truly, one of the best restaurants in Rome! You gotta try this place. The food was amazing but the customer service was out of this world! Our host, Donnie, and our waiter Lorenzo were amazing!! The restaurant had a very authentic (traditional) look with modern and upbeat ambiance. Even the music they were playing was diverse and accommodating. Some old with some new (Mrs Jackson..OutKast) So.If you're going to visit, Central Rome, near the Colosseum, you must eat here. 10 out of 10. Jonathan Davvero uno dei migliori ristoranti di Roma! Devi provare questo posto. Il cibo era eccezionale ma il servizio clienti era fuori dal mondo! Il nostro ospite, Donnie, e il nostro cameriere Lorenzo erano fantastici! Il ristorante aveva un aspetto molto autentico (tradizionale) con un'atmosfera moderna e allegra. Anche la musica che suonavano era varia e accomodante. Alcuni vecchi con alcuni nuovi (Mrs Jackson..OutKast) Quindi, se hai intenzione di visitare il centro di Roma, vicino al Colosseo, devi mangiare qui. 10 su 10. Jonathan

Mizan R.

the best restaurant ear the colosseum. after visiting i suggest stopping by here for refreshments and refueling with food. inside is a wonderful place to unwind and dine. be sure to try their house specialities. i got the seafood risotto and fettuccini and some cold cut chaqutterie (i definitely spelled that so wrong that spellcheck didn't even bother fixing it) the staff is very friendly and provide wonderful service. they treat everyone like family. my favorite dish there of all time was the seafood risotto it was incredible and i still dream about it or this date. i left feeling satisfied and super happy -- a wonderful experience! thank you for authentic roman dishes.

4 cheese pasta- sooooooo good
Sandy M.

Great little find near the Colosseum. I was worried that it would be an overrated tourist trap, but it is not. We opted to sit inside as it was very hot- although their outside eating area was lovely. We sat downstairs ~ it reminded me of an Irish bar more than an Italian restaurant, although the large upstairs was very much what one would expect. We ordered a pizza and a 4 cheese pasta for sharing and both were delicious. The pasta needed pepper, but then was amazing, The pizza had a salami that was too spicy for me, my husband loved it. When I took the salami off it was one of the best pizzas I've ever had in Rome. The drinks were also ver good, and the prices reasonable. We sat next to a couple who had an air bnb in the area and ate there 5 nights, That's how much they enjoyed it. Service was ok- typical Italian. A great spot of in the area and trying to avoid the overpriced tourist traps.

Was a walk from the collesuem after a day of walking this was a great place to relax food was great
Ivan J.

Great place to stop by steps from the Colosseum after a day of a lot of walking this place was awesome to relax

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Highly recommend the Alfredo pasta and the meatballs. Everything was so great we went back the next day to try more!

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The food, service and location were top notch. I would highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Rome.

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Sofia

4.4(171 reviews)
1.8 km•Centro Storico
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Very good food and great service. Smaller portions but priced very well for the quality of food and…read moredining experience.

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

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Umami Broth with Raw Seafood, samphire and Aromatic Shiso Notes

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Buddy

4.1(83 reviews)
1.9 km•Centro Storico
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This restaurant is a must when in Rome! I searched for vegan restaurants nearby on my recent trip…read moreto Rome and was thankful this was easy to walk to and in close proximity to many of the main sites. When I walked in, I was greeted and was able to easily find a seat to relax in. The restaurant was very comfortable and cozy with great decor and a lovely ambiance. There was seating both inside and outside and while the outside would have been better for people watching, I opted to dine inside, as it was brutally hot outside. Since I had used up most of my data during my trip, I was thankful for their free and fast WiFi. I was able to view their vast menu and ended up ordering the carbonara, as eating pasta in Rome is a must! If I didn't know this was a vegan restaurant, I never would have known from the creamy pasta sauce and the savory meaty faux bacon pieces. The pasta was also very fresh and doughy and seemed handmade. The carbonara really hit the spot for me! I ended up ordering the tiramisu for dessert, as I knew I would probably never find another vegan version in Rome! It was so decadent, creamy and indulgent with a great mixture of espresso and chocolate and even contained some Oreo pieces. The service was very warm and friendly and I am glad they were able to speak English to assist with the ordering process. It was on the slower side, but I didn't mind as I was in no rush and wanted to really relax and indulge at their lovely restaurant. I highly recommend coming here on a trip to Rome!

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!

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Etablì

4.6(108 reviews)
2.3 km•Centro Storico
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We stayed just across the street from Eatabli and after passing it a few times and using it for our…read moreUber drop off and pick up spots, we decided to drop in for dinner one night. With low light and candles on the table, the ambiance was as romantic as it gets. The door was propped open and beautiful music wafted in from around the corner. We started by sharing the tonnarelli pasta which had cacio cheese, lemon, mint, and Sichuan pepper. My first course was followed by duck with apricots and a caramelized raspberry reduction. The duck was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the sweetness from the fruit and reduction that were paired with it. I ended the night with a strawberry semifreddo that was cold and refreshing. We loved the food and the atmosphere so much that we found ourselves there again the following night. On night two, the dining room was packed and we had the option of taking the last seat by the door or eating in their bakery next door. We opted for the bakery. There was one couple finishing when we were seated so we essentially had a private dining area for the night, which was perfect. They started us with bruschetta and olives and then we split the maltagliati with white ragu sauce, red pepper cream, and pecorino cheese. It was "lick the bowl" delicious! I got the chicken thighs stuffed with tomatoes and olives and served with a balsamic vinegar reduction, which was full of flavor. On our last night in Italy, I couldn't pass on a proper tiramisu. I can't say enough great things about this place. We literally just happened upon it based on the location of our accommodations but it was definitely one of the best finds of our entire trip.

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!

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Etablì - Wonderful atmosphere here!

Wonderful atmosphere here!

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