My husband Matt B. is half Italian, and he visited Italy with his dad in 1997, when he (Matt B.) was fourteen. His father had managed to get in touch with some distant family, some of whom shared their unusual last name. They all met up, and my father-in-law kept in frequent contact with some of the relatives in his generation. Last month, Matt and I went to Rome, where most of the clan lives--Accumoli, the tiny village they came from, was destroyed by an earthquake in 2016, bringing the elders down to the city. It was my first time in Italy, and Matt's first time in almost thirty years, and we took the opportunity to get together with his Italian family. We met up at Porto Fluviale, a fun, casual trattoria and pizzeria in Testaccio, an easy jaunt on the subway away from central Rome. Matt's relatives were coming from Trastevere and Garbatella and various other parts of the city, and I'm assuming this place worked as a central meeting point. It was far enough away from the tourist zone that most of the people there seemed to be Italian. I'm including our ethnically Asian waiter in this group. He was so thoroughly Italian he didn't even throw me a nod. The atmosphere was relaxed and convivial. We were a big party and took over a long row of connected tables. Most of us sat down at 7:30, when we had a reservation, but one of Matt's nth cousins came later with two of his children, one of them almost the same age as Matt the last time any of these relatives saw him. The set-up was ideal for a large, amorphous, maybe-we're-eight-people-maybe-we're-twelve kind of group. Service was great. We were well taken care of, and got one of our servers to take a few commemorative pictures. We drank red wine and enjoyed a wonderful, cozy Roman dinner. I wasn't what you might call hungry after a large lunch and afternoon gelato, but I liked everything that was ordered for the table. There was a great spread of deep-fried appetizers, and I was happy to try suppli alla romana, a tasty Roman fritter I otherwise didn't have on this trip. The fiori di zucca con alici were great, battered and fried stuffed squash blossoms, as was the filetto di baccalà, or salt cod fritters. And I appreciated the savory, salty olive all'ascolana, a dish I'd never seen before, olives stuffed with meat and fried crispy and golden. I also had some Roman-style Margherita pizza, which was satisfying with a thin, crackery crust. Finally, there was the tiramisu, lush and delicious. I loved taking part in this giant Italian family dinner, which only ended some time after Matt's elderly Uncle Giovanni sneaked off to pay the check. Porto Fluviale was a lovely venue for a very special night. read more

Went here for lunch and we had the option between a menu or a buffet, both looked wonderful. The food was very thought through. The waiters were nice and the wait for food was short. read more

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This is a great place to go in the Testaccio neighborhood for aperetivo or dinner. There are three areas to Porto Fluviale: the restaurant, the bar, and the pizzeria. You can't order their pizzas from the restaurant. This is ideal if you want a locals-place consistently of little to no tourists. There is no English menu. I recommend learning your different pastas before coming! The dishes were all delightful. I enjoyed the pappardelle con sfilacci d'anatre e arancia and the paccheri alla cabonara. The cabonara sauce was perfectly silky with the right amount of saltiness. The meatballs were also good! Although I presented with very limited Italian, our waitress was very welcoming, patient, and helpful. Recommend going if you are in the neighborhood! read more

Went there for an easy dinner with friends. We started with a mix of their homemade Fritters: supplí, pasta fritta and fiori di zucca. The supplí was Amatriciana version with the add of pancetta, and the pasta fritta was Cacio and pepe. The fiore di zucca was the standard way with mozzarella and anchovies. Then we had pizza and very good " ai ferri" steak. My pizza was roman style, so very thin and crispy , Amalfi was the name of it, with anchovies ( a bit too salty) stracciatella cheese and cherry tomatoes. Besides the good food all the staff was very friendly and professional, constantly checking that we were doing fine. I'll come back here again read more

Porto Fluviale - Pizza Amalfi with stracciatella cheese, anchovies and cherry tomatoes ( roman style) - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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For the locals in Rome, this place is where it's at! We got there around 7:30pm and the place was just starting to fill up. Our waiter (who didn't speak much English) escorted us to the outdoor seating area. It was a spacious corridor between two building exteriors lined with draping lightbulbs. The tables stretched on so far we both wondered why on earth it was necessary for this restaurant to have so much seating. In the opposite direction, you could see a huge painted mural on another building. Definitely a phenomenal atmosphere. We ordered a few starters and some drinks. The food was tasty and are drinks were stellar. I ordered the Red Chili Pepper cocktail and I really don't think I have had a better spicy cocktail. It was sweet, salty, and spicy all at the same time. Very refreshing. For our main entrees, we ordered the buffalo tartar and the salmon pasta. Both were great, but I might not be the biggest fan of tartar (but always into trying new things). By 9pm, the place was PACKED. Every seat of every table was filled in the entire restaurant on a Monday night. We finished our night with more cocktails, and again, we were not let down. If you really want an authentic Roman experience not overrun by tourists, I recommend coming here. The prices are a bit high, but the experience was great. It's a bit out from the city center (near the Pyramide metro stop), but I think it might be worth it. read more

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Not sure where to start with this place but here it goes... The service was s**t! The host had us waiting around like idiots in front of him for 5 minutes while he chatted with the waitress even though there was plenty of seating. After he stopped talking with the waitress he asked us if we wanted to be seated which we replied "yes, for two" at which point he acted apologetic for not having had seated us earlier. Anyways, we had to wait probably 10 minutes I would say for a waiter to come take our orders. The only reason he came was because he saw us sitting there clearly looking for some help at which point he asked us if we had been helped yet to which we replied "no" to. So we got our orders taken and didn't have to wait long for food, 10 minutes I'd say. Continuing on, to eat I got the vegetarian lasagne and I'm going to put this the nicest way possible--it tasted like S**T! Honestly tasted like a frozen dinner that was warmed up in the microwave and dumped onto a plate. The broccoli in it tasted like it was spoiled and had a really weird after taste. I was expecting something cheesy, with tomato sauce and tomato chunks. What I got was some clumpy cheese and stale broccoli--YUCK! It's honestly the worst vegetarian lasagne I've ever tasted. My niece on the other hand ordered the diavola pizza which she thought was very flavourful but the crust was extremely thin and when she picked up a slice, it literally flopped to a 90 degree angle. The cheese and the toppings literally slid off the crust which made it very messy and difficult to eat (pic attached). I also got a cappuccino to drink which was all froth, no lies! I had three sips, literally, and the rest of it was froth. It should be renamed "frothuccino" for goodness sake. Tasted good but definitely not worth the money! I will say, however, that this place has a very nice ambiance, very bright, and well decorated. Needless to say, after the sh***y service and nasty lasagne, I'd never step foot in this restaurant ever again. I'll be having nightmares of that lasagne for years to come. read more

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Dressed with hurricane lamps, white wood and gleaming ceramic tiles, Porto Fluviale is the latest hot spot in the post-industrial Ostiense district just south of Rome's centre. Named after its location near the banks of the Tiber (Porto Fluviale literally means river port), this all-day bar and trattoria is a big fish in an up-and-coming area awash with restaurants inspired by Rome's nautical past. In former times, goods that travelled from the sea were unloaded right here, and the river landscape is carved up with rusting cranes and wharf-side relics - perfect for outdoor dj sets and pop-up bars in the summer. While Porto Fluviale is ideal for a fragrant pastry and coffee for breakfast, a lazy brunch or lunch, it really comes into its own after 6 o'clock when locals pop in for an aperitivo. Inspired by the British happy-hour culture, this tradition of an early evening drink is rigorously accompanied with mouthwatering snacks and taster sized portions from Porto Fluviale's kitchens, including creamy risottos and tangy pasta dishes, as well as fat black olives and hand-cooked chips. Try an Aperol or Campari based cocktail, a glass of wine from the daily-changing list, or sup on Porto Fluviale's in-house ales - a crisp lager, floral Weiss beer or a very hoppy IPA. Porto Fluviale is divided into three main areas, a bar zone, trattoria and pizzeria. All have their charm and are worth trying. The pizzeria also serves cicchetti (Venetian style tapas) but I favour the pizzeria for great Roman style or Neapolitan pizzas, with modern and classic toppings. The burgers are pretty good too. Friendly staff, a bustling atmosphere and enticing open kitchens (as well as cooking classes and special themed events) complete the offer. read more

Porto Fluviale - Cocktails at the bar - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Come it's worth it ;) But makes sure to bring your friends patience and time, because you need those. Waiting at least 30 mins at night to get a table. It's so damn crowded. This place is a mix of the modern young stylish thing but combined with modern oven but pizzas are made in a cool traditional way. You can watch while they prepare your dishes. Price is totally ok. Parking is a b****, because you won't find parking. Food is delicious. read more

As an American who is here on vacation, it felt great to have access to delicious chicken and burgers. We came here twice and had a great experience both times. I recommend their honey glazed chicken wings on a sword and the Fluviale burger. The waiters are also understanding and friendly. Go here. read more

What a disappointment This place was one of my staples, nice cocktails, a good selection of gin for one thing, and nice tapas that would come with your drink at the aperitivo, or that you could order from the menu. What I got yesterday was a watery drink and the usual sad buffet food with the usual unappealing pasta and hard focaccia, all so incredibly salty. Yes it was cheep, 10 euros for the drink and the food, but so was the evening. The place is still nice, and staff was professional. I don't know if any change was made to the restaurant, but surely after last night I'm less likely to go find out. read more

As a tourist from New York City. I've had my share of pizza and this is one of my favorite pizzas. If this was in my neighborhood, I'd be a regular. Top quality crust and ingredients. I also had the cacio e pepe pasta. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was addictive for me. Bonus: you can use the pizza crust as a sponge to wipe your cacio e Pepe sauce off the bowl. Very very sorry that I won't be able to come back here for quite awhile. read more

Good restaurant - the drink selection is nice and not as pricy as I've seen elsewhere. The atmosphere in the bar area was nice, we had some drinks there before moving to the pizzaria portion of the restaurant when it opened. The place is massive and it almost feels like three separate dining situations, but that doesn't detract from the experience. The Amalfi pizza was great and the service was quick and good. Overall an easy place to stop by for a good, quick bite. read more

This being our first culinary experience of the eataly tour 2k18, our expectations were naturally high. And let me tell you, this place did not disappoint! I ordered a napolitana margarita pizza while my boyfriend got the Diavola. The crust was baked and charred to absolute perfection and the cheese to sauce ratio was superb. Mouthfeel 10/10. We destroyed the pizzas within seconds before even finishing our cheeky beers. The nice thing is you can watch the chefs prepare and bake the pizzas in their wood ovens and the smell transports you to pizza heaven. Friendly and helpful staff. Put this place on your wishlist, people. #welcometoflavortown read more

Porto Fluviale - Look at all this sexy. - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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While staying in Osteinse, we decided to check out this restaurant/pizzeria after reading many positive reviews, and they were right on the dot. PL is a local spot - sure tourists have discovered it through the power of the internet, but on any given night, you'll find plenty of italian lovebirds on dates, and friends catching up over vino. The food is solid with the zucchini fish balls & salmon tartare being our favorite. A few of us ordered carbonara at the table, but when we found it a little too salty, they happily remade our dish until we were satisfied. Our waiter was awesome - super friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and a generally fun guy to be around. After your meal, you can walk around the corner and have some delicious gelato at La Romana. Wins all around! read more

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Porto Fluviale is one of my favorite places in Rome. The exterior of the building is wrapped in an enormous, beautiful mural by Blu, with installations by numerous artists scattered throughout the interior. The bar/restaurant is warm and cozy with a seasonal menu of fresh food, the people who run it are great, and there's always something interesting going on. read more

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Porto Fluviale means River port, but it looks nothing like. It is big though, and often crowded, and if a hoard of hungry locals believe it's a good option, then you're in for a treat. But you also might experience a long wait to be served or to even see the food you ordered. Partly it's the price to pay for a popular destination, partly they might have overshot the sizing, since the place is massive. When you reserve you're faced with the option between pizzeria and trattoria. And while you try to avoid a classic "I made a huge mistake" moment, the explanation you're offered is a bit vague, so you really only learn in hindsight: pizzeria has pizza, fried deliciousness and grilled meat. Trattoria has pasta options and different meat offerings. Either way, the menu is interesting, diverse enough for any group and very reasonably priced. The T-bone steak is a massive slab of meat, which for €20 is a steal. I enjoyed the "Chicken tagliata", mostly dark meat, nicely seasoned and sitting on a bed of salad. When in Rome, cicoria and indivia sides are almost obligatory additions to any meat dish. If pizza is your thing, you'll love the place and the selection, all in the thin local version (not the fluffy crust version from Naples). To get the best of both worlds, get a focaccia as a side, a mix fried platter for starters and meat for a main dish. If you can, come by for brunch over the weekend. The buffet is amazing, I don't usually gush over buffets but this one will have you coming back for more, considering to restart from pasta once you've tried the desserts. Perfect option for vegetarians as well. Four stars just because service can be painful at times, which makes the self-service brunch a much more relaxing experience. Choose the time of the day wisely to avoid crowds, possibly reserve in advance and just arm yourself with patience to find a parking spot. Life gets much better afterwards. read more

Porto Fluviale - Dining area - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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I can't even think about this place without a little acquolina in bocca (the eloquent Italian equivalent of drool in the mouth). I wish I could go back there right now and repeat the experience. Many options of craft beers, and quality food. I had the burrata mozzarella stuffed with 3 types of tomatoes (fresh pachino, sundried, and another type I can't remember). DELICIOUS cheese, and the tomatoes were great too. Also shared a fritti misti and wanted to keep all of the things for myself. Especially the zucchini flowers. Next, on to the pizza. I got a simple pizza napoletan style (thicker crust) with buffalo mozzarella. Despite having filled up a bit on the appetizers I still thoroughly enjoyed the hot and perfectly cooked pizza. I wasn't able to finish it but took it to go and had it (ahem) cold the next day for lunch. Really tasty both ways, but I recommend it hot and fresh. Make a reservation because this place is poppin'. Casual atmosphere, lots a young and trendy people. Payed at the register on the way out and the cashier seemed genuinely concerned on whether we had a good experience. (This is not always the case in Italy so I really appreciated that). It may be off the usual tourist path of Roman eating, but I assure you it's worth it. read more

This is a great place to hangout with locals. They offer signature cocktails and delicious appetizers. I ordered their panzanella (a typical Tuscan salad). They also have homemade pastries and fresh juice for breakfast. read more

Porto Fluviale - Passion spritz - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Went on a Saturday night for dinner on Saturday. We ordered chicchetti (appetizers)- burrata with 'nduja and a taco. the appetizers are small and cheap enough that you can order several or just one with your dinner. Great idea! We then shared a tagliere, meet and cheese plate. Top quality meats! Will be back! read more

I've had better food in food in Florence and the service was not that great. The ambience and location are fantastic. That's about it. Charged for the bread and then bought it to us in a bag. Had to ask for oil and salt. Too bad. It was recommended to us. I probably won't be back. read more

Cute place with a cool vibe and great food! We ate in the pizza side of the restaurant. Pizza is made in the middle of the restaurant before your eyes. Appetizers and wine were great too. Great prices as well, Highly recommend! read more

It was two years ago when I ate here on holiday and to this day the most memorable experience of the two week trip across three countries was my dinner at Porto Fluviale. It was only by chance we found it the night we were hungry (thanks Yelp), as it was only because it pulled up close. I couldn't be more thankful it did. The waiter was amazing. Spoke English and I had him completely choose my selections for me. I wanted the full Italian dining experience and he chose the perfect dishes. Even now, years later, my friends are tired of hearing about the best dining experience I ever had. I can't wait to go back to Italy so I can eat here again! read more

Came here with a large group, the service was great but the food was not impressive... Wouldn't recommend unfortunately.

This place is very close to piramede metro so it's a convenient location. Great nice vibe and decor. Reminds me of a hipster Italian place back home. They have a weird menu and schedule, so depending on the time you show up you might have access to a full menu, pizza menu or just appetizers. Ours was the latter. Reason I have to give 3 starts is the portion size and price don't represent a good value. Each small bite is around 3€. I wouldn't mind it if the flavors were amazing. They're good, not amazing. Overall, if I was in that area sightseeing again, I would give them another visit. read more

Great food and service. The Cicchetti idea reminds me tapas in Spain, but it is a great way to eat some naughty food and not feel guilty. Also drinks are creative and good. Plus the hipster crowd makes you feel cool just being there. read more

Had a great dining experience here with friends. The restaurant is in a cool, hip neighborhood in Rome and at 9:30 on a Friday night, it was hopping. We ate at the Trattoria and thoroughly enjoyed everything from the wine to the tapas and main courses. The Roquefort croquettes and eggplant meatballs were so delicious! Try several of the tapas sized items...all that we tried were great! Our server was great and had some good suggestions for things to try. I would definitely go back! read more

So terrible I was compelled to write my first review ever. Service was non existent, food tasted like it was frozen, it was so sad, 14 euro for stale food. Get better food & service at Mcdonalds. Very depressing place to eat. read more