Piccolo Arancio is hidden down an alleyway near the Trevi Fountain, so unless you're really wandering or you already know about it, you're not likely to come across it. Despite this, it was packed! We were seated at the only open table when we arrived around 10pm, but you can make a reservation as well. The menu is extensive and its posted outside so that you have plenty of time to make your selection. Our server was friendly and personable. The Fried Squash Blossoms stuffed with mozzarella cheese as our starter were passable. The fried coating didn't have much flavor and I was hoping it would have more cheese inside. I went with the Fettuccine al Salmone as my main dish. The noodles were quite fresh and the salmon cream sauce with bits of cooked salmon was delectable and not heavy at all. My friend ordered the Oxtail and was a huge fan. I definitely recommend this restaurant to those visiting Rome and wish there was one near my house! read more

Piccolo Arancio - Prosciutto e Melon and Fried Squash Blossoms with Mozzarella - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Best meal in all of Italy! Mussels were delicious and my favorite appetizer I've ever had. I'll be dreaming of this meal for years to come. House wine is cheap but tasty. Have 2 bottles. If there's a line, wait anyway. Chocolate lava cake was incredible and all 6 of our meals were very good! If you're looking for a place in Rome, stop scrolling through yelp and go here. We may come back from the US just to go here. PS - get the mussels. For real. read more

This was our second favorite spot in Rome. Food was delicious service was attentive. This came highly recommended by my fellow yelpers and trip advisor. I will rate what we got individually.. Octopus salad: 5/10 tasted marinated ( not expected ) Artichoke Roman: 5/10 wasn't my favorite this trip Husband got clam and mushroom spaghetti: 8.5/10 I got salmon grilled: 8.8/10 House wine: 7/10 read more

Piccolo Arancio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We went here in early June and just getting to write the review. It was a very good restaurant. Lots of options and great tasting pastas. We had great service too. It was it a great neighborhood and away from the crowds. Definitely recommend making reservations. read more

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We found this restaurant on a best by neighborhood list. It was perfect tucked away from the crazy streets near Trevi Fountain. We were lucky to get a seat outside for our family of four. The food was amazing. We had the mussels and Filetti di Baccalà as a starter and they were yummy. The kids had spaghetti and clams which had the perfect of salt and brininess. We shared the cacio e pepe and a steak special. We throughly loved the laid back feel and great food. Highly recommend read more

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Went here again on our last night in Rome. Best place in town. Must try. Everything we ate was delicious! The staff is amazing. read more

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This place is sooo good. I love their food. I got the carbonara and I think I am in food heaven! Honestly the food is soo good! We got the artichoke Jewish style and little octopus caprise appetizer and everything is really tasty. I will recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat. Their service is really fast and they are very friendly. read more

Piccolo Arancio - Octopus appetizer - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

The seafood pasta was good and had a great presentation but the prosciutto and melon and pasta amatriciana was fantastic (some of the best I have had). read more

Piccolo Arancio - Pasta di mare - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Nice little gem tucked away from the busy main avenues. We started off with an excellent bread basket that had crusty local bread and grissini. They also provided olive oil, salt and pepper. The beer list is short but they did have Ichnusa, a very good Sardinian beer. I went with the pasta alla 'Gricia', or Greek style, which was basically cacio e pepe with pancetta, making it a cross between the traditional Roman dish and a carbonara. The pasta was homemade, al dente and perfectly dressed, being the perfect size for lunch. The restaurant is cozy and quaint with a friendly staff that speaks English. Prices are very good for the quality and I'd certainly visit again next time I'm in Rome. read more

This restaurant is practically a hole in the wall. I just wanted to eat my ox tail stew and this place came up on my yelp. It's near the Barberini stop on Metro A. The server was pretty new but really helpful. If he doesn't have information on the dish, he'd find someone who has so the customer can make an informed decision. I had the oxtail stew and my mom the grilled salmon. We also ordered the risotto which is by far the best I've ever tasted in this city. The risotto was evenly cooked. They added some root crop which complemented the dish. The grilled salmon was tender on the inside but not undercooked. It was my first time tasting the ox stew and I'm not sure if this one is the best but it is definitely worth the trek. For dessert, we had the Catalan cream which is similar to the creme brûlée. The sugar was a bit burnt but it's still good. I'm coming back when in Rome. read more

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Everything was amazing. The he food was outstanding, some of the best pasta of the trip. Service was excellent as well. They were great with recommendations. They only took customers with reservations. No walk ins. read more

We went to this restaurant our last night in Rome. The food and wine are tremendous. The best way for us to try many things was to share an appetizer, pasta and main course. Service was attentive for a very busy restaurant. If you are looking for a quiet, romantic restaurant this isn't the place at the restaurant is truly bustling with every seat full and tightly packed in. While off the beaten path near the Trevi Fountain, people know about this restaurant. You definitely want to call for a reservation as there was a line from 7-9:30pm. read more

The queue as we left the restaurant says it all. The food in here is delicious, service funny, warm and fast and the atmosphere is great as well. The dishes were traditional, but just exceptionally well made - this was the best food we had all week although we ordered almost the same items as some other days It is airconditioned (which is important in the middle of july) both inside and outside. We sat in a small room with open doors towards the street, which meant we had our own space 8 people together. They tolerated our (very tired) kids so well - but I would say it is definitely more of a grown-up kind of restaurant :) All in all a great experience and we will for sure be back. read more

Absolutely incredible experience at Piccolo Arancio. Especially big thanks to Maria, our server, for being the absolute biggest legend and best host. She was so busy but managed to make time meet our every need. We recommend the lasagne, carbonara, and house white wine. Everything, though, was brilliant. LOVE THIS PLACE. Will be back for sure. read more

Piccolo Arancio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing hole in the wall spot, we were recommended this place by a local and we were so happy we came to check it out! The pasta was some of the best that we tried during our time in Rome. There was a bit of a language barrier but they were so nice to take in our large group of 10 which we know in Rome is not an easy task. I highly recommend their Gnocchi with Salmon Cream Sauce. They were pillowy, rich, and yet surprisingly light. Their pasta with mixed seafood - which was light and fresh with the seafood cooked beautifully. I also got the Lamb Ragu pasta - all I can say was it was comforting and delicious! But, please make sure to leave room for dessert. They had some of the best panna cotta that I have found during my short time in Rome. The creme brullee was also incredible rich and creamy, this was cleared by my family in a few bites. The tiramisu was very rich and had a strong espresso flavor as well. Make sure to order a few desserts as these go by pretty quickly. read more

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This was my second time eating here in a two week period. The food was very good. As I stated, I returned. It is down the alley, and if in the area I would recommend. Both times I made reservations. The staff was very friendly, and welcoming. read more

Best meal we have had in Rome! So fresh and delicious. Service was top notch. It's very small, so a reservation is necessary.

My wife and I ate here on our honeymoon about 20 years ago. Cut to present day and we were back in Rome with our teen boys and my wife was determined to see if she could remember the restaurant that had an orange in the name. Long story short, we found Piccolo Arancio again and had lunch there with the kids. Great food and great service. I think originally we ate inside but this time we ate outside. Lovely experience and we're so glad we got to come back to Piccolo Arancio after so many years away. read more

A small venue tucked away near the Fontana di Trevi, we got seated right away for lunch but was definitely a bit cramped. We were recommended by friends to try the truffle egg noodle pasta, as well as some of their other signature dishes. The truffle sauce was different than most of the things we had tried in Rome, but a good kind of different as the flavor profiles complemented each other well. We also ordered a few appetizers and one of their signature carbonara dishes which was also very good. The serving portions come smaller, so order multiple things if you're on an empty stomach. All in all, a great experience and friendly staff - Best, Charlie read more

Wow! I've had a lot of good food while here in Italy, but Piccolo Arancio has been tops thus far. Our group of 10 came a few minutes late to our reservation and were seated quickly. We tried too many firsts to list, but none disappointed. We weren't as creative when it came to seconds, as several of us duplicated orders. I was very satisfied with the swordfish with tomatoes and capers. Our host and waiter were extremely engaged - answering our never ending questions and translating were necessary. They recommended wine and drink (and didn't just opt for the most expensive). They checked in. They checked in again. Very friendly. We ended with desserts, which included basically sampling one of each. Then we said our goodbyes as we all felt we were leaving someone's home! Clearly, I recommend a visit. read more

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Made reservation the day before and we were able to get seated right away ( recommended it to avoid waiting). Nice cozy interior dinning. We ordered Mozarella and cherry tomatoes and Sauté mussels for appetizer and both were perect. Fresh ingredients and season right. For primi we ordered rigatoni carbonara, rigatoni with bacon and tomato sauce, tagliolini with black truffle. Pasta itself was cooked perfect and the truffles - well they are tryfgles and the aroma with Tagliolini/ olive oil was pretty much in the spot. I thought the cabornara sauce was a bit too rich / cheese heavy for my taste - but that might be my faulr for ordering something that is too heavy for my palate. The mixed seafood spaghetti another table ordered looked downright delicious. Maybe this would have been a 5 star review ig that's what I ordered. For secondi we shared abbaci Al forno ( roasted baby lamb) - meat was flavorful and fall off bone soft but it was a bit over salted and dry in my opinion. Still very tasty but could improve there. For desert we had lava cake - delicious. Service and ambiance were both top notch. Would recommend making a trip to the place and making reservation read more

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I stumbled on to this little Hostaria (place with short menu but serving local specialities) while doing my research for a trip last March (2018). I was so impressed, I brought my family back this year. You can make reservations via THE FORK app. I would highly recommend reservations. It is tucked away in a small alley, steps away from the Trevi. Service is laid back, warm, and friendly. They start you off with a flute of prosecco, warm bread basket, and olive oil. Their red house wine is great (and cheap). Try the Carciofi alla romana and Octopus in tomato and caper sauce. Their Tiramisu is unlike any. Dont expect quick service. Savor the atmosphere. If possible ask to be seated in the main building. It adds to the romance of the place. Did I mention, they are very good for families with kids too? read more

Piccolo Arancio - Octopus with capers and tomatoes - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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Nice location. Extensive menu. Excellent tomato sauce and friendly staff. Make a reservation if you want to eat indoors. Outside with heater was warm enough. read more

I had the rigatoni with bacon and egg sauce. It was amazing, and the bacon was the best bacon I've ever had. If you sit at the table in the corner next to the door, there's a working outlet right next to you. read more

Piccolo Arancio - rigatoni with bacon and egg sauce - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing food , location is perfect. The staff is so sweet and kind. Do not miss this place. It has Wonderful traditional food all fresh ingredients we ate here 2 x in 2 days. but not the run of the mill everything you see on every other menu. Clam pasta , the soup , the salad , the home made bread. read more

Came here after the line to wait at a nearby popular restaurant was too long and so happy we did! The menu has a good selection, we went pretty basic this night with spaghetti and rigatoni with bacon & pomodoro but they were delicious. The other dishes around us looked great and the prices were also good! Walked up without a reservation with one other family waiting and was seated in less than 10 minutes, would definitely recommend and eat here again! read more

Piccolo Arancio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

We found this restaurant on Yelp and were more than pleased to have dined here. I got the pasta with lamb sauce and it exceeded my expectations. Additionally, we were served a free glass of Prosecco in the beginning due to a short wait. Additionally, the meal was very well priced and the portion size was perfect. I will definitely be back to try the steak and get the tiramisu. read more

Piccolo Arancio - Lamb pasta - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing place! Don't be discouraged if you see tourists here because the food is amazing! It's not very touristy and the staff is super friendly. Got a bottle of wine, they give you Prosecco at the table to begin, spaghetti w vongole and the carbonara. Had the Roman artichoke, the steamed one not fried, for appetizer and panda cotta for dessert. Everything was excellent! Would definitely recommend. Was the best vongole I had in my time in Rome. read more

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This little whole in the wall had great reviwws, so before coming in I had HIGH expectations. I got some red aged wine (2015), followed by an octopus salad (it was okay nothibg to rave about), and artichoke which wasn't as expected. I thought it would have a charred(grilled) taste. But nonetheless it was very soft and easy to eat. For the MAIN COURSE I had. aldente sphegtti with mushrooms and clams. The pasta was the best dish I've had in Rome. I would honestly give it 8 out of 10. read more

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Had the most wonderful meal here!! Definitely must go if you are in Rome. The past was excellent and the house wine was fabulous. Very intimate and relaxed setting with helpful waitstaff! The food was well priced and just what we needed after a long day of traveling. Honestly we might go back again in our short stay in Rome! We ordered the Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and the truffle pasta special--all were amazing but the truffle pasta was to die for!! read more

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Local Italian restaurant off the beaten path (located in a quiet street near the Trevi fountain etc.) Excellent food and service. The pastas (we really enjoyed the truffle pasta and the lobster spaghetti) here are really good and they cooked salmon to perfection. They also gave us complementary prosecco to start which is a nice treat. Would go early or make a reservation - usually a line of locals form around 7pm. Quaint traditional atmosphere with nice family-style service. read more

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delicious! Stumbled upon this restaurant put final night in Italy. The orange ravioli is a must! read more

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My goodness this food was amazing! Best meal I had in Rome. The capicio de pepe was cooked perfectly and my grilled prawns were delicious! The service was great! I will recommend this place to everyone! read more

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This is the best place we ate in Rome and should have eaten here at least once more. We showed up around 830pm without a reservation and we're quickly seated. The service was very attentive and professional. Everything we ate was fresh and delicious. We had the Italian appetizer, truffle pasta, veal, and a few more I can't remember. This is as authentic and delicious as it will get in Rome. A true Italian fine dining experience that is reasonably priced. read more

Absolutely wonderful it's a must "go to" little gem! Food is amazing and ambience is quite pleasing. read more

Piccolo Arancio - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Wonderful hidden gem (to us tourists at least) near the Trevi Fountain. Service was great, ambience was warm and cozy, and the food was exceptional. The smoked salmon fettuccini was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so full of flavor. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. Definitely add this to your list of places to try. read more

I'll be generous and give 2 stars (instead of 1). I'm honestly stunned by the number of positive reviews, which we regret we relied on when we decided to dine here on our last night in Rome. Maybe we came on an off-night, but our experience was average at best -- in terms of food quality, service and ambience. What other reviewers don't share is that this place is a tourist trap -- both the zucchini blossoms appetizer and seafood appetizer tasted like Arthur Treacher's Frozen Fish Sticks (drenched in the same batter and deep fried in old oil), and the pasta courses lacked flavor and was "giving" the Olive Garden. If you do come here, I would NOT recommend the octopus salad -- it was a clammy conglomeration of jarred seafood that tasted like it had been sitting in the back of the refrigerator and spread out on a bed of wilting lettuce. With so many other more interesting, delicious, and more authentic food experiences nearby (e.g. Trattoria Angelino) I would not recommend this restaurant, which was BTW also over-priced for what it is. read more

I love this restaurant. My wife and I have been here twice during our vacation. We got the classic dishes Carbonara and tonnarelli cacio e pepe both were fantastic. read more

This restaurant is a charming small place (hence the name) near the Trevi Fountain. We enjoyed our meal of absolutely delicious cheese ravioli in orange cream sauce, cacio y pepe pasta, nicely prepared filet mignon. My husband had a quarter carafe of excellent house red wine for 4 euros. A very good value for a lovely meal. I would definitely recommend the restaurant read more

Piccolo Arancio - Cheese ravioli in orange cream sauce - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

A friend of mine recommended this restaurant. We walked up without a reservation they got us in and got us some Prosecco while we waited. Unfortunately the food was a little disappointing but the service was great. Ordered the veal saltimbocca and lasagna. We had had a couple of meals at other restaurants in Italy that were much better. Hate to write a bad review because the people were so nice read more