Fast. Friendly service. Good food and well balanced coffee. The environment was cozy, casual, and…read moreinviting.

This was our first meal in Italy and walking from our hotel, with decent Yelp ratings, so we tried…read moreit. This ended up our least favorite of all restaurant establishments we sampled however, which still ranks a 3 or maybe a 3.5 in comparison to what might be available in the US. The bruschetta with fresh tomatoes was good, the version with a liver pate was not as exciting - so in retrospect just get all tomatoes version. Half the amount (4 pieces instead of 8) might have been better for the two of us also. My rigatoni carbonara was very good, flavorful and delicious, cooked perfectly al dente. My husband's veggie meatballs were dry and not exciting at all, they needed a sauce and some actual veggies. He described them like a falafel ball with very little veggies in the mix. I did not even try them as I am a much pickier foodie than he is. Each entree came with one side, and he got the grilled potatoes so not a great combination - too starch-heavy without actual veggies in the veggie-balls. My broccoli side was actually romanascu and it was very good. The interior of the restaurant was very hot, so we sat outside which was unexpectedly noisy due to the kitchen fan. However, the main reason we ranked down, was due to the end of evening experience, which we found unprofessional. Our waiter was cordial and helpful throughout, and even took a photo for us. However at the end he insisted upon us handing him a cash tip, and hovered at our table until it was provided. We had read that tipping is not the same in Italy and that tips are provided as a compliment but not as a percentage as we do in US. We found the request/demand for a tip to be quite uncomfortable, and it was the only time this happened to us in Italy (other than a run in with an unauthorized baggage handler at the train). It may be a cultural issue, as the staff at this restaurant is Moroccan or perhaps Bangladeshi. However, it felt like taking advantage of tourists and it was uncomfortable and stayed with us as part of the experience not being ideal.

This was our first dinner in Rome and it was a nice start to our trip. They have indoor seating,…read morerooftop seating, and also outdoor space in front of the restaurant. The rooftop was quiet and had a garden field. I really loved the fried calamari and prawns - lightly fried and flavorful. The focaccia was a disappointment - basically a cracker the size of a pizza. Good environment and I recommend this spot if you are in the area.

Our Vatican tour guide recommended this spot to us so Lisa and I were on the hunt. Upon arrival we…read morewere graciously greeted and taken to our seats right away. Our kind waiter bright over water, bread and breadsticks. No olive oil, no butter just dry. For our lunch I decided on the cacio e Pepe and Lisa opted for the ragú. Both were delicious. For dessert we were told the owners mom made lemon cake so that was a no brainer. It was fabulous and paired well with espresso. Our waiter also brought us Amaro. It's a licorice like liqueur enjoyed as a digestif. Definitely an acquired taste that reminded me of Aguardiente. Overall the service and staff were exceptional and I would return if ever in a Vatican City again.

Fantastic!! Food and wine was delicious and pricing was great. Chatgpt highly recommended and…read morecompletely agree. Americano was outstanding and chocolate cake desert was worth every calorie.

The service was excellent. The dining space was clean. Food was wonderful! The octopus was tender…read moreand flavorful. Although tiramisu is not usually my first choice, this version was delicious- so creamy and not overwhelming. It was great to have this restaurant right next to our hotel. What a treat!

Bustling and busy with a party of 9- we ended the night paying for three extra dishes we didn't…read moreorder. And since we don't know Italian, we went ahead and trusted what they were telling us. But looking at our bill- we got charged for the following but did not get: Mazzancolle alla Griglia (did not order and did not get). They also brought over Tonnarelli Allo Scoglio which we did not order but ate thinking it was part of our order. They came by and said it was a mistake and still charged us for that as well. I'd be very careful to look at your receipt and understand exactly what you're getting. We lost 41 euro. Granted we actually received one of the two dishes we were charged so it was "less of a loss". We won't be making this mistake again. Tourists especially be aware. Be firm with your server if something doesn't look right. We had let it go with the language barrier, but looking back, it felt dishonest. More.... Pasta dishes were ok, but the shrimp was not fresh or deveined. Spaghetti pomodoro e basilico tasted like they used canned tomatoes. Overall ambience seemed clean though. All pasta was al dente. Giving 2 stars is generous considering what happened. Service aside from the confusion seemed generally nice out of courtesy but not kind and there's a big difference. We definitely felt rushed since they probably wanted to keep turning tables. I was expecting more since we had read all the great reviews prior to booking. Just be careful with the bill to make sure you aren't getting swindled.

This place was just ok for us. My son and I came in for dinner after touring the Vatican and were…read moreseated in a back/side room by ourselves. It took forever for us to get any service and we nearly got up and left (but we were tired and didn't want to continue hunting for food). Finally we got the attention of someone and were able to place our orders. This back room slowly started to fill up and the other people got faster service so I'm sure their experience thus was better. Food wise, nothing really too memorable or extraordinary. I was really put off by the non-service to start.

Food - 4.5/5…read more Bruschetta - 5/5 - delicious, delicious, delicious. We all LOVED this and it was the best bruschetta we had in Italy. Lasagna - 4/5 - It was really good and the sauce tasted like an olive oil/tomato sauce. It was unique and tasty, and order it again! My party really liked it as well! Chili Oil Pasta - 4.5/5 - can't remember the exact name of the pasta but my party and I all really liked this - it was one of our favourite pastas in all of Italy. Nutella Tiramisu - 5/5 - this was so light, fluffy, and the Nutella was the cherry on top. Don't leave here without ordering this, you won't be sorry. Service - 5/5 - All very friendly and prompt staff. Had our reservation ready to go and gave us good recommendations. Atmosphere - 5/5 - Similar to other restaurants in Italy, had a good family style vibe. Lovely!

We broke our usual tradition when in Rome of just wandering into a restaurant and decided to do a…read morelittle research before dinner. Trattoria della Stampa dal 1956 had outstanding Yelp reviews, and they absolutely lived up to the hype. We started with the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes, which were incredibly fresh and simple in the best way. I had the Mezze Maniche all'Amatriciana, and it was outstanding. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the guanciale was cooked perfectly. My wife ordered the Tagliatelle al Pesto, and she loved it as well. The food was excellent, the service was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt like the kind of authentic neighborhood trattoria we were hoping to find. One thing to know before you go: this place is very small. We watched several people get turned away because there simply weren't any tables available. If this restaurant is on your list, make a reservation, or you may not get in. If you're exploring the Pantheon area, don't miss this place. We'd happily return the next time we're in Rome.

The waiters were kind and the tomatoes on the tomato bruschetta were very flavorful. However, the…read morewhole plate was swimming in so much olive oil, that my hands got so dirty so quickly. It was way too much. Pasta was alright, not bad, but I've had better. And again, too much olive oil, swimming on the bottom. I like the vibe of the place. They have photos everywhere. However, I don't recommend this place. You can get better Italian food.

Food: 3.5 Service: 3…read moreAmbiance: 3 We came across this restaurant on the way back to our Airbnb. Upon arrival it looked like a small restaurant, however there were stairs that led to the large basement with many seating. There were pictures all over the walls, perhaps famous people who have eaten at this restaurant. We were given a bag of bread (5 slices) while looking at the menu. It was not stated in the menu, that there is a charge for the bread, but we expected a small fee charge. So we ate it anyway. It tasted like stale bread, and while ordering, they took our unfinished bread away. They charge 1€ per person for the bread. We had high hopes for the food as there were many pictures of people on the walls. The bruschetta we ordered was big and very enjoyable, juicy and crunchy. The lasagna was good and had a good ratio between noodle and sauce. Personally, the cacio e pepe tasted like a cardboard box, however very aldente. It was my first time tasting cacio e pepe so I'm not sure what it usually tastes like, but I don't think it's supposed to taste like cardboard. For this restaurant, you go back up to the first floor to pay whenever you are ready! When we were paying, I saw a small cockroach on the walls crawling under a picture.

The most incredible potatoes I have ever eaten in my life. I just wanted to fill up a bathtub and…read moresmash them with my feet and put my body in the bed of smashed potatoes. The food was amazing. Found out that the owner, Fab was fabulous. So fun. This restaurant used to be owned by his father and now him (Fab) and his two brothers run the Restaurant. We ordered the vine, the house vine. It was Fab-u-lous. We were so happy with the food that we ordered, we decided to go back. I stopped by there in the evening to make reservations for the following day and they accommodated me. I love these people. I will be back! I WOULD RECOMMEND

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel as good, authentic, homemade place to enjoy a nice…read moredinner and they were right. The service was excellent and friendly. Our waitstaff didn't speak much English but that didn't matter at all. The service was impeccable! The food was delicious, perfectly prepared and delicious!

The Cacio e Pepe at this restaurant changed the way I look at food forever. Up to this point I…read morethought I knew what good pasta tasted like but never did I know I could be so ignorant. I will on now refer to the timeline of my life as pre and post II Corallo.

Located just outside the historic city center near Piazza Navona (one of the busiest and most…read moretouristic zones in Rome), Il Corallo is a classic Roman pizzeria/trattoria with a slightly more polished exterior that hints at its popularity. Inside, the space is larger and more bustling than your typical small trattoria, with tightly packed tables and a lively dining room with old-fashioned stone walls and a rustic fireplace. The vibe is energetic and social: perfect for groups or a casual dinner with a bit of atmosphere. The menu is extensive, with pizzas, pastas, antipasti, and large-format appetizers, and there's also a long menu of daily specials that feature some more adventurous dishes (trippa alla romana, anyone?). The specials menu is in Italian, but our server was more than happy to clarify anything for us. Three of us opted for their pizzas, all of which seem to be the Romano style of a thinner and crispier crust (as compared to the Napoletano style of a thicker, fluffier crust). The Diavola (€9) is a simple pizza topped with a thin layer of cheese and savory pepperoni; the Margherita (€8) is your classic thin-crust strewn with fresh mozzarella, herbaceous basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Lastly, my Broccoli e Salsiccia Pizza (€12) was a bit more "out there", with mozzarella, roasted broccoli rabe, and herbed sausage on a white base. I appreciated the novel flavor combination, but found the pizza overly greasy. Two members of our party tried their pasta options; the Spaghetti all'Amatriciana (€12) is al dente spaghetti with a bright, acidic tomato sauce, crispy bacon, and tangy Parmesan. The Cacio e Pepe (€12) is tonnarelli (egg pasta) served in a creamy, cheesy sauce with freshly ground black pepper, and Il Corallo's version comes in a delightful nest of crispy Parmesan. Il Corrallo falls into the affordable price range, offering solid value for a sit-down meal in central Rome. It's slightly off-the-beaten path but still just steps away from some of Rome's most famous destinations, serving up delicious food with friendly service; a definite recommendation if you're in the area!