ate here on our last night in rome. a little walk from the trevi its in an alleyway which was a little sketchy looking but it had signs and lit candles to show you the way. we didn't have any reservations (we never made one in rome) but they took us in. the service was beyond amazinggg. the food was spectacular! we got the lamb chops (the best), the beef fillet with peppercorn, lasagna and carbonara grecia (i forgot the names). Our waiter gave us extra bread too. We also got lava cake and creme brulee for dessert. I don't know but if i cone back to rome this is a place i would cone back to not just for their food but for their service too. A place I would def recommend to all my friends. read more

Found this restaurant via Yelp. It was our first time in Rome and ate here for our last meal. We started with a bottle of wine and the mussel & clam appetizer. I got the oxtail and my husband got the steak. Delicioso!! It's def a non touristy spot but the server was very friendly and accommodating to our lack of Italian read more

Great food and amazing wine and delicious desserts. On top of all of them it was fabulous personal of restaurant. Special thanks to Matteo.

This is our first dinner in Rome. Stumbled on this hide away resturant, just off the tourist path. We highly recommend it. We have been in Italy for a week and this turned out to be the best Italian meal ever. We will be back tomorrow. read more

This restaurant is tucked away near the Trevi Fountain and I had lunch here with friends. We had great service and the food was really good. The Roman artichoke side dish was very flavorful and all pasta dishes we ordered were fresh and delicious. Definitely would go back! read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Just 2-3 min walk from Trevi Fountain. Call first to make reservations- it's helpful and worth it (the night before was a 1-hour wait when we walked up.) There's two dining experiences you want have while in the city center: enjoying the sights while eating outside in a piazza, and experiencing fabulous food without distractions. This restaurant is the latter, and it excels at it. Must haves: fried artichoke and zucchini blossoms for appetizers; cacio e pepe, pasta carbonara, veal, and whatever they suggest for wine. read more

Great place! Close to Trevi fountain on a cute street off the main path. Food and drinks were excellent!

Great service, friendly people and the food is great! I recommend the grappa for the older ones among us. If we ever return to Rome, we will defenitely come back! read more

Lovely little restaurant with an extensive menu. Very traditional. We walked off the street and they found us a table. It was very busy. Unfortunately whilst the waiters were friendly with some customers we certainly got the grumpy one! Not much help. No smile. No interaction. Food was nice enough - not brilliant - it was simple and unfussy. But overall experience not great. Shame as it was right next to our hotel and we could have eaten there all week. read more

Wow. They started with complimentary prosecco and fresh, warm bread (amazes me every time a place serves cold, old bread). Then came the artichoke hors d'oeuvre--the best I've ever eaten. Perfect. My (not-easy-to-please) daughter loved her truffle pasta, my wife reeeeally loved her ravioli in orange cream sauce, and my filet was ridiculously good (my daughter tried it and responded with an "OMG" look). Couldn't recommend this place more. read more

Hidden gem nearby Trevi, strongly recommend black truffle pasta, Lobster pasta, mussels, mixed meat plate, delicious food. read more

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To say this place had Mediocre food would be a compliment. I would not recommend it suggest to you or anyone to eat. Service was great! Bathrooms were great. Prices were great. Location was great. Food was not great nor was it good. read more

The service was good and nice atmosphere. You'll get a authentic taste of Roman for a reasonable price. Not a tourist trap like other restaurants. The seafood spaghetti was yum! Highly recommend if you're in Roman. Then stroll the aisle and enjoy some crepe or gelato. read more

Fantastic Italian Restaurant with great food, wine and atmosphere. A local gem at it's best!

So delicious!! I had their truffle pasta and everything was super moist and chewy. The flavors were perfect, not salty or not bland. The service was also great! read more

When I go to a foreign country, I want to eat like the locals and learn about the customs, the food and more importantly I want to interact with the wait staff to learn and connect with, as much as I possibly can. This is where, I believe, you get to really taste the food they serve. You immerse yourself until you almost become a local! I have to laugh when people complain of the cramped restaurants when you go to European cities....duh, hello! They are over a thousand years old!! What do you expect!!! Piccolo Arancio was one of the most satisfying restaurants I have ever been to. Our waiter was fantastic. His English was impeccable and he allowed us to try to speak Italian but made for a fantastic experience where he worked with us while we at least tried. Aaaah, but the food! I have eaten Italian food all over the world, but the food at Piccolo Arancia was fantastic. It brought its own character to Roma, it told the story of the famiglia restaurante. He brought us local food, wines and grappa (which we sampled each numerous times) and each seemed to only multiply our Roma Esperienza. I cannot say enough good things about our visits to Piccolo Arancio but with one caveat. Unfortunately our fantastic waiter was an Ottawa Senators fan and I am a Philadelphia Flyers fan! :). At least we had fantastic food and a brotherhood in hockey! Five stars, can't wait to go back! read more

We got the free prosecco with the Yelp check-in. He actually brought a glass for everyone at the table. But it was tiny. Not even half full. So my expectations were not high. And I was blown away. The food was incredible, our server was on the spot, and he even called a taxi for us when we were finished! We tried quite a few things and everything was delicious. The only thing I wouldn't get again was the carpaccio - very small for the price. The cacio de pepe was probably the best we had during our week in Rome. The mozzarella was super fresh, the wine was really reasonable, and the desserts were phenomenal. Definitely in the top 3 restaurants we ate at that week. read more

Overall for the value and taste I have had better. The service was very good. Yes they do charge for the bread it's part of their service charge which means you don't need to pay for tip. This is common in Italy. The food was good but not wow. I had the artichoke lasagna which was not bad. The portions are small though so you may need to order more dishes. read more

Piccolo Arancio came recommended by a friend of a friend who lives in Rome. What a great commendation. The food and service was fantastic. The prices were quite reasonable by Rome standards. It is quite small and popular so best to make reservations. We made our reservations online that morning (Friday) and our table was waiting for us when we arrived 10 minutes early. Even though there were many people waiting for tables, we were not rushed through our meal and were allowed to enjoy a leisurely dessert and coffee. We will go back the next time we are in Rome and will recommend Piccolo Arancio to friends. read more

Thought the food was decent and the service was okay. The food came quickly and we were served promptly and efficiently but in comparison to the other dozen places we have visited the last two weeks here in Italy I feel like this place lacked the warm welcome we received at most other restaurants. read more

I've eaten here at least three times in all my travels throughout Italy and I have to say their food is some of the best I've come across in Rome. Located on a much quieter street away from all the main tourist shops and definitely a place locals go to. The tripe is delicious and the ox tail was wonderful. Great food and excellent people. Also easily accommodating when it comes to groups of 5+ people! read more

We had dinner here after reading reviews. Then we made the reservation for the night after and then again we went a third time.. Food is great! Pasta dishes are to die for, fish is very fresh, wine is excellent, personnel friendly and very accommodating, desserts are great (millefoglie is my favorite, so good). We will definitely be back here when in Rome next time! read more

We stopped here for lunch on our way to the trevi fountain after the great Yelp reviews and definitely agree with the reviews. All of our food was simple and excellent. I had the daily special of shrimp linguine and it was so good I was scooping up the remnants of sauce. It's down a few side streets but worth the effort to find read more

Found this rustic bistro down an alley just northeast of Trevi Fountain. The fried artichokes were delicious, as was the fettucini with porcini mushrooms. Two of my friends had special requests for pastas not on the menu (different sauces) that they accommodated. The house red wine was a perfectly acceptable montapulciano d'Abruzzo for 10 euro. Didn't have room for dessert but the cappuccinos were good. read more

Food: 2 stars; -1 star for terrible service. Spaghetti with "big" clams: I enjoy subtle flavors but this dish was just flat out bland. Even though they call this "spaghetti with big clams" you can tell from all the yelp pictures that the clams are small. Pasta with lamb: Tasted good, but nothing special. Salad was ok, but half the olives in it were rotten. The bread was rock hard and they charged for it. Had to ask 2-3 times to get anything from the waiters: water, black pepper, the check, etc. read more

I visited Piccolo Arancio twice during a recent visit to Rome. This small restaurant is located on a small side street near Trevi Fountain. The first visit was 5 star! The second visit didn't even warrant 1 star. The first visit we walked in without a reservation. We were seated in a small room off the kitchen that was packed with locals. The food was delicious! The house wine fabulous. Great service. We had mussels/clams as an appetizer, ordered a couple of pasta dishes, then finished the meal with panna cotta. We could hardly wait to go back! The second time we made a reservation. We wanted to make sure we were able to get another meal at this restaurant. Again we were seated in the small room off the kitchen, but this time they completely forgot about us. We repeatedly had to stick our heads around the corner to find a waiter. We order the mussels/clams again, but this time they were terrible (not fresh, fishy, bitter garlic). The pasta dishes we ordered were also awful. The pasta in one dish had been way overcooked and was mushy - in Italy! The other pasta dish - artichoke lasagna - did NOT have any pasta, just artichoke in a thick, clumpy, oily sauce. Didn't even bother with dessert. read more

Really 3.5 stars. This is a quaint, family-run establishment. The servers work their butts off! Does not fall into the "tourist trap" category, but there are plenty of tourists, due to its proximity to the Trevi fountain. Not amazing, but good food and good prices. I had the rigatoni. It was perfetto! I appreciated the opening Prosecco and the closing Grappa, on the house! Ecco la festa! However, low stars due to the improper storage of the red wines. That was not their A-game. The owner needs to taste them to see if they are good. Just saying. I'd probably return, because of the romantic atmosphere and good service nonetheless. read more

Great atmosphere, extensive menu and friendly, efficient staff. The food was fantastic, however I can only give them a 3 as the dishes we had were quite salty. Both of us had spaghetti dishes, and both had way too much salt. Otherwise a good meal, but not the best we had in Rome. read more

Fantastic little restaurant hidden away in an alleyway, felt very authentic. The waitress never attempted to speak English with us, but I'm not sure if that was because my Italian was good enough or because little English is spoken there. We had the ravioli with orange cream sauce, and the linguine with lamb meat sauce -- both absolutely amazing. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. Also be sure to try the strawberry prosecco. read more

Excellent little restaurant with great food and atmosphere. Octopus was incredible, spaghetti with clams was very good, tiramisu was great. Montipulciano and cappuccino also very good. read more

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I am delighted this restaurant is still going strong! I first ate here in 1993, when I was in my early 20s. It was the first time in my life I had artichoke and squash blossom fritters, which changed my life forever after. I took my wife here in 1998 when we traveled in Italy. Just a great, authentic Roman neighborhood place, of which there are so many, but if you want a real Roman meal close to the Trevi Fountain, this is a great choice. read more

Food was excellent, especially the tiramisu! However, we were sitting next to a couple who had been there the night before and had apparently tipped extremely well, so needless to say, they got a lot of attention from the waiter while we sat there watching them be served literally 3 courses while we waited to be asked for dessert... Sitting there with empty plates, wine and water water glasses, smoking cigarettes...waiting....It's like we were sitting next to will and Kate. Eventually, my wife had to go inside and ask for a cappuccino and tiramisu. And it DID come, at the same time as the table behind us also got served dessert (who happened to be seated 20 minutes AFTER we finished our meal). The owner was very nice when I informed him of our service and offered us some limoncello, which was appreciated. Overall good food, I just wish our service had been better. read more

Great little spot for pasta. Loved the orange ravioli and the salmon gnocchi! Also appreciated the complimentary prosecco.

Piccolo Arancio is one of the best restaurants in Roma. If you are looking for an exceptional meal and experience, Piccolo is the spot. I strongly recommend the mozzarella with tomatoes and the fried zucchini flowers to start. The mozzarella melts in your mouth and is complimented perfectly with the sweet cherry tomatoes. For your entree I recommend the ravioli all'arancio, lasagna and truffle oil pasta, they are all amazing pasta dishes. If you are still hungry or have a sweet tooth, the tiramisu is a must! read more

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Best dinner we had in Rome. Food was great! House wine was great. If you are by Trevi fountain, seek this place out. Good from antipasta to dinner. read more

Food was just okay. Pre packaged breadsticks on the table, but also with fresh bread. Pasta dish was unusually bland, and we had to commit the crime of asking for some parmesan for it. Veal dish wasn't very tasty either. I've had better tiramisu from a grocery store in the US. Menu is organized very strangely compared to other restaurants we've been to in the area. I also feel this Hugh rating might be due to astroturfing. read more

We just got off the plane and after a night of no sleep with a 7 month old we were keen for an Italian experience, in the touristy area that wouldn't cost too much and would fill our tummies. Found this place down an alley off the Trevi fountain area. Staff were so friendly and we were given small glasses of champagne when we at down. Food was a little under €10 for pasta so we were happy. read more

On our first night in Rome, and after being disappointed from the many restauraunts we ate at in the "Amalfi Coast" we were dying for a great Italian meal. We were recommended to this restaurant by a friend. From the moment we walked up the service was superb! We had to wait a short 10 minutes and was given a complimentary glass of prosecco as we waited. Our waiter was very friendly and patient and made us feel at home. I was craving a pasta dish with truffle but wanted some type of protein as well. The waiter recommended the pasta carbonara and said he would have the chef add truffle to it. When I tell you that this dish was absolutely tasteful with the touch of truffle, the truffle just gave it that OOMPH! They NEED to add that as a regular item. I was completely satisfied with my meal. The caprese salad although very basic that you can't go wrong, tasted deliciously fresh. Upon reading reviews i ordered the fried zucchini blossoms as a lot of people raved about them. In my opinion there was nothing special about them and were a bit bland. My friend ordered the baby lamb and WOW that lamb was cooked to perfection with such flavor of herbs that i almost forgot how great my meal was. I would def go back to order the lamb next time. Amazing house red wine. My friends and i stood till close laughing and having great conversation, not once were we rushed out. We even ordered another 1/2 bottle of wine at the very end of closing & was allowed to with the utmost pleasure. Im too happy that we dined here and will def be coming back. *sidenote* this restauraunt is minutes away from fountain of trevi and shorts distance to colosseum so it makes for a perfect location. read more

I was in Roma for 4 days. Accidentally we run across this small restaurant. If you are near the Fountain of Trevi do not miss it . Matteo was our server and he is a great guy.. read more

This was an awesome place to have lunch! They don't seem to have a ton of seating, but that doesn't matter because the food is great. We had two pasta dishes (one per person) and drinks the dishes were bursting with flavor! The portions may seem small, but they are filling and satisfying. A must try! read more