Great seafood and kind staff with a nice ambiance. A bit pricey, but I definitely recommend the…read morecrudo and the pasta. Definitely worth a visit!

I dined here over four years ago, while in Rome for a study abroad program. I didn't want to eat…read moreanywhere that that was touristy, so after some extensive searching, I found this gem. Though we did not speak any Italian, the shop owner was very welcoming and polite! We told him (as best we could) that we were from America and he treated us super kindly. He offered us appetizers (on the house!) so that we could sample true Italian seafood. He sent over grilled shrimp on crusty Italian bread with grilled asparagus, followed by a fritter of sorts which consisted of a ball of extremely tiny fish. The "fritter" is something I wouldn't have considered ordering as eating small fish whole isn't something I'd normally do, but it was good! For our meals, we ordered the fried seafood platter which consisted of calamari, anchovies, and other small fish and crustaceans. Wow. I was blown away! We cleaned the plates! I recently began planning a trip to Italy for next year and knew that I'd have to mark this place for a return visit. It's truly a testament to how good the food is if, after four years, I can vividly remember what I ate! Can't wait to go back next year!

One of our first stops every time we're in Italy!…read more Osteria da Fortunata is always one of the first stops we make when we're in Italy, and it never disappoints. Everything is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor, and the service is always amazing. The oxtail is absolutely incredible, it's the kind of dish that makes your eyes roll to the back of your head. So, so yummy! And the carbonara!!! Oh my. Easily one of the best I've ever had. When I told our server how much I loved it, she reminded me, "It's the best in the world!" After tasting it, I can't argue with her! If you're in Italy and looking for an unforgettable Roman meal, go here! You won't regret it.

We went to this main restaurant, but it was packed, so they drove us in a golf cart to another…read morelocation -- super cool. Ordered: - fried zucchini: was surprised that it was only one. & doesn't come with sauce, as usual in Rome. Wouldn't recommend. - carbonara: loved how thick the noodles were. A little too salty, but still good. - meatballs: super tender and yummy. - garden salad: 2nd to last day of my trip after having carbs every day; needed some veggies lol. - tiramisu: found the BEST I had the entire trip, & I had one every day! Highly recommend checking this place out for a quick, easy, and aesthetic meal!

A great place for fresh seafood in Rome! When you walk in they basically have their own fish market…read morejust inside the door with freshly caught fish, shrimp, squid and mussels all on ice. They had amazing appetizers and the squid pasta was delicious. In addition the service was top notch. My wife forgot her purse and we didn't figure it out until the next day. We called and they kept it safe until we returned to pick up later that afternoon.

Best fish i've ever had! so fresh, cooked to perfection. Staff so friendly and helpful in…read moreexplaining menu items.. would 10/10 recommend. bread was very good too

Delicious and good value. This place is off the busy tourist area and we only saw local customers…read more Be prepare to translate the Italian only menu in your own, but it will be worth it! We made a reservation via Travel Advisor and got a 20% off all the a la carte order. Seafood dishes are all fresh and delicious. Four of us order 2 appetizers and 4 mains and we very very full. The final bill was only 60Euro! I highly recommend this place.

Had a fantastic lunch here. There is no menu. They make you whatever you want. I had pasta with…read moremuscles, crab and shrimp. The food was amazing for 10€. They also have a selection of wine. I think they are closed on Mondays.

We happened upon this spot after touring St. John's and doing the Holy Stairs, thinking we had made…read morea poor choice in planning. However, it was the most authentic meal we experience in Rome. So many Italians having lunch, elderly and businessmen enjoying a small buffet with great service. It's small, but comfortable and the food was top notch. I ordered lasagna (I still do not know what was in it) and my husband ordered the fungi pasta. We also had an appetizer special with delicious meat, cheese and arugula. Such an enjoyable lunch complete with vino de casa!

Wow this was amazing! A place where they only speak Italian means the food is going to be…read moreauthentically good! (Not a tourist trap, locals still dine here) My Fiance said if we had this restaurant back home, he could come here once a week. I love how they display the desserts so you can eat with your eyes and choose what you want. I ordered the sautéed clams and I loved it so much I got another order. They love the pasta al denté and the vodka penne we ordered was one of the best ones! Also ordered a fish but I can't recall the name of it! Still really good!

I fell in love in Rome with Fire. Fero means fire, and this place commits to the flame. Service and…read morethe vibe are also fire. Start with the mussels, steaming, garlicky, and swimming in a broth you'll want to drink. Tip the bowl and go for it. Or, ask for bread for the famous soak. Then comes the Cacio e Pepe. A Roman classic. So peppery and creamy. This is the best Cacio e Pepe I've ever had.

After a disappointing tourist only type dinner nearby. Which our taxi driver passionately…read morerecommended us to go. That it was a local only place with good food. We explored the area more and found the highest rated restaurant in that area with 80k reviews! I bothered a couple eating there and they were not impressed with their dinner also. Then where do we get good authentic Italian food?? In our frustration I started asking any locals I can find. This young lady spoke enough English to let us know. She even had to call her friend for the location and name. It was not busy. The staff is older and looks like part of the good fellas cast. The decor looks like it too. Haha what an adventure. We were full from previous meal so only order two dish. Rigatoni democratic and seafood risotto . Omg this is it!! So delicious and tastes authentic . We took a picture with the owner I think and I told him he must be famoso! There were pics on the walls.

The food is amazing. My brood of seven had several dishes (various pastas and salads), and even a…read morelasagna. No one was disappointed at all. Service was quick, friendly, and exactly what you'd expect from a little neighborhood spot in Roma where the locals eat. I'm also fairly certain the the child locked to his phone, munching on a plate of pasta was the chef's son (which earn a extra points for the family friendly vibe). Worth the walk.

Very delayed review from our trip in 2024 (pre-Yelp Elite days)...this was one of our favorite…read moremeals in Rome and conveniently walking distance from our Airbnb! We were tired from walking all day at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, so just wanted to take it easy with pizza, pasta, and wine for an early dinner. We got a bottle of sangiovese, the quatro formaggio pizza, and the rigatoni alla amatriciana. We especially loved the honey on the pizza, which paired perfectly with the wine. Service was friendly and the ambiance was relaxing at the outdoor tables. We were surrounded by fellow tourists, likely due to the early hour, but we didn't mind!

I have been to this place three times over the past year- this is the BEST restaurant in Rome,…read morepossibly of all Italy! The bufala pizza is AMAZING and unlike anything I have ever tried in America. I will make my sad attempts to recreate it, but nothing is better than the real thing. The service is impeccable, it was super hot and they had this sprinkler thing attached to the umbrella that sprayed customers to keep us cool! The campari spritz also hit the spot! I will be back here next time I am in Italy! First time, we were staying in Piazza Novona, so it was pretty close, but the second time we booked it for 35 minutes in 90 degree weather to go there. Also, they give complimentary cherry wine drinks at the end. :) Also, this is my 100th review- wooohooo :)

Pretty good spot but I don't think I would go back. All restaurants in Rome, and maybe even all of…read moreItaly, list the allergens in each dish, except this place had some incorrect listings which made me question the reliability. For example, there were many dishes like "cheese ravioli" that indicated a fish allergy. After checking they said there wasn't fish, but they need to make sure their allergens are accurate. Anyways, the service was a it slow but everyone was friendly. The meatballs were pretty good, but the cacio Pepe was a bit bitter, I think because of the sauce they use. They also charges us for tap water which I haven't seen done before!!

This restaurant is the best one if you like fresh seafood. Excellent service and a family owned…read morefrom Sardinia. I have been here 3 times and never disappoint es

My husband and I ate here our last night in Rome. It was by far the best meal we had during our…read moretrip to Italy. The Sardinian family that owns this restaurant are so welcoming. At the time of our visit in March of 2022, there were no menu or prices. Just the daily specials. We still talk about this restaurant to this day, and hope to make it back in the near future.

The food was great. Great service and ambiance for our first time ever to Rome, Italy.read more

Delicious food and great service! The ingredients were fresh and the food came out quickly.read more