We came to eat breakfast with a view and neither disappointed. The food was good, I had Nonna's…read morebundt cake and my husband had a poached egg dish. Our waitress was lovely and when I asked for assistance with the language was gracious and helpful. Would come here and eat again.

We had a wonderful experience here. Andrea, the manager, took the time to give 4 wine…read morerecommendations, all were very very good. The menu was perfect. We enjoyed every bite. The views were unbelievable and a nice reprieve from our stay in Rome. We highly recommend you head out and find this hidden

Incredible! Absolutely a lovely place and meal ... exceptional food and the views. A lovely…read moreexperience.

While traveling through Italy, a local recommended this place. Food was outstanding,…read moreambience/views are outstanding, service was outstanding. Our server even toured us through their 55,000-bottle underground wine cellar. One of the best dining experiences I've had, and that's saying something. Go here. Just go.

Ariccia is famous for the porchetta (you probably know if you are reading this review in search for…read morea place to try some roasted pork deliciousness. Small shop on the side of the road, across from the main square in Ariccia. This is a traditional sit down restaurant serving (what seems to be) some pretty good Italian dishes. I just stopped by the counter (time to brush up that Italian) and ordered a panino a porchetta i uno bottiglia di aqua frisante. Can go wrong - pork sandwich and cold sparkling water. Walk to the square, or sit on the stairs of the palace and enjoy the meal. Would return in the future.

Went to visit Castel Gandolfo mid day and was refused a table by a rude male waiter at il Grottino…read moredue to being a tourist. There were people being served and open tables. We were told "Welcome, goodbye! Welcome, goodbye! Welcome, goodbye! Leave." by a rude wait staff member. Will not return and will not recommend to anyone.

This place supposedly has a Michelin star however on the date I went it was horrible. This was the…read moreworst meal we had in Italy. Risotto was under cooked. Fish wasn't scaled properly. Portions were consistent in size clams were skimpy in some and overabundant in other orders. Fettuccine was hands-down bad.

From the owner: Durante tutto l'anno ogni mattina vi aspettiamo per offrirvi un'ottima colazione, da bere…read morevelocemente al bancone o da consumare comodamente seduti nella nostra sala interna. In inverno proponiamo una vasta selezione di the e cioccolata calda, da gustare al caldo dell'ampia sala interna, accompagnati da dolci e torte. n estate vi aspettiamo con coppe gelato e con l'apertura serale, durante la quale serviamo birre e cocktail, sapientemente confezionati dai nostri barman. I nostri tavoli sulla piazza vi consentiranno di godere delle perfette temperature che caratterizzano le serate dei Castelli Romani. Oltre a questo potete contattarci per organizzare un rinfresco riservato, per festeggiare un compleanno, un battesimo, una laurea o una qualsiasi occasione speciale che vorrete condividere con amici e parenti. Infine organizziamo feste aperte al pubblico, che sono diventate, con gli anni, un appuntamento atteso e irrinunciabile per i nostri numerosi clienti abituali.

I could leave a long ass review here but I'll keep it simple…read more The best pasta we had while in Italy. Keep in mind there was a lot of great pasta. The wine cellar is amazing!! You can walk down there and really get to feel where you are by just looking around. You're in a freaking underground wine cellar in a small town on the outskirts of Rome. For you grammar police, castle gandolfo is actually still considered rome. The wine was great. The decor throughout was very unique and cool. If you are around here, go. Don't miss this one.

Interesting place to eat. The waiter will want you to explore their underground cave which is…read morepretty cool. Today was Sunday and we arrived for lunch around 1pm. It took them 45 minutes to bring out our food which was two pasta dishes and a rabbit dish. It's a quaint little place that you gotta take the time to sip a glass of wine to appreciate. If you are in a hurry don't go there. Food is OK. I think they are better options in Rome. The wasps and pigeons can be annoying if you are sitting outside.

A friend who is now working in Italy & dates a Roman took us to the "real Roma." This place is…read moreabout 20-30 minutes outside of the city center with no traffic. Her Roman boyfriend has been coming to this place since he was a kid. This is where all the locals are. This was our last Italian meal, and it was a great way to end the trip. The porchetta was unreal, which you'd expect because Ariccia is the birthplace of porchetta. So flavorful. We got so many other dishes as well: bruschetta with tomatoes that definitely were super fresh, mozzarella, arrosticini (sheep skewers), (coppiette) some sort of spicy jerky, horse meat (yes -- first time; not a fan, but worth trying), and amazing cacio e pepe. We ordered a couple bottles of this fizzy red wine that they have. Didn't seem super alcoholic, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Everyone else was drinking it, so why not? If you're able to get out to Ariccia, it's worth the trip. Parking might be tough depending on the time of day. We had to park about a 5-minute walk away. I recommend reservations, and they do accept credit card.

Unbelievable pasta with carbonara and pecorino and red vinho Spumante ... every bite was crazy…read moregood. Mozzarella Di buffala amazing.... We live 6,000 miles away in Canada and this was a top moment in Rome!!! Thank you and we hope to come back is an understatement!!!

My Italian is limited to please, thank you, etc., but the staff used their limited English and…read morefriendliness to put me at ease when ordering. The food was great, the view is lovely, and the ambiance low key with families in attendance. This place is perfect after a couple hours at the lake (a two minute walk to the restaurant).

This was our favorite place to eat in castel gandolfo. A wood fired oven and grill makes for…read moreperfectly done steaks and grilled vegetables. Our server the first night was a gentleman named Tomal (sorry if I butchered your name) who was over the top friendly and helpful. Great prices great food lovely setting. What more could you ask for.