The Mr. and I chose Il Falchetto for our last meal in Rome. We found the dining room cozy and intimate--perfect for a date night. The service was attentive, warm, and friendly. We had been seeking a delicious cacio e pepe and carbonara since arriving in Rome. Both times we were disappointed. Third time's the charm! My cacio e pepe was flavor packed. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the pecorino cheese was just the right balance of cheese, and the Madagascar wild pepper, added just the right touch of flavor. Neither of us were willing to share, so I didn't taste the Mr.'s carbonara, but since he almost licked his plate clean, that told me everything I needed to know about that carbonara. For his secondi the Mr. chose the braised veal marrow and I had the chicken supreme with new potatoes and spinach. We concluded our excellent meal with pistachio tiramisu for him and the baba al rum with custard cream for me. Again, we were enjoying our desserts so much that we didn't share. We will be thinking of that meal for a long time. read more

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This was an excellent choice for dinner with an upscale look and sharp service. We managed to get in without a reservation even looking like tired tourists, because we were. I found the menu a little intriguing, who or what is Benedetto Cavalieri, a prominent name on some dishes. Is it a style of preparation? While trying to google an answer, our helpful server explained it was a pasta maker of the highest order. Might not have been those exact words but I've learned it is a pasta company who goes to great lengths to produce a durum wheat only from certain fields and without the use of chemicals. We are not pasta connoisseurs but happy to try eating like one. I had their Fusillone "Benedetto Cavalieri". It was green, I liked it, and I assume it was a better pasta for me. read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Fusillone "Benedetto Cavalieri" - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We stayed at The Singer Palace Hotel in Rome and asked the concierge for restaurant recommendations for dinner. One was Il Falchetto, which was a wonderful surprise! The woman said it had great pastas and seafood; I assumed it was a casual dining spot. We went without a reservation on a Saturday nite, around 930 pm. The outdoor dining area was cozy and inviting; the lights were romantic and diners were having fun, chatting and enjoying each others company! The location is on a quiet road off the main busy/loud street. The couple ahead of us in line were seated at the last available table outside and we were seated inside. The restaurant was full, except for a corner table (which a couple took shortly after we were seated). There were 2 large parties. The small room was full of life, but not too boisterous where we couldn't hear each other. Lots of Americans, which could be a good or bad thing. Lol. We are from the US as well. White cloth tables, I would describe the place as upscale but not pretentious at all. At first I thought maybe we had dressed too casual but I didnt feel treated any differently than the Chanel and YSL bagged women. It was our last day in Rome and I was looking forward to a memorable dinner. The wine BOOK was a little overwhelming, so we asked the sommelier for suggestions for a full-bodied red. He recommended an amazing wine from Sardinia (the best we had during the entire multi-city trip). We started with the artichoke (carciofi) and zucchini flower (fried courgette) appetizers - both were delicious. (Roman artichokes are a thing here, I learned! And the season is Feb-April) My husband ordered the taglioni w/ lobster, and I ordered a pasta that had olives, tomatoes, mozzarella/pesto. We shared the pan-fried shrimps w/ garlic & chili and spinach. My husband is very traditional and so we ordered the classic tiramisu (although the pistachio tiramisu caught my eye!) Everything was delicious. The service was EXCELLENT. It was my favorite restaurant experience in Rome. I will happily return again and try the many other dishes offered. On the way out, I noticed the fresh fish on display and the gentleman kindly named them all for me. They are open for lunch, which the waiter said isn't always as busy. We were lucky, but dinner reservations are probably the way to go. Thank you Il Falchetto for a lovely final meal in Italy. We loved every bite. read more

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We had dinner last night and had a fabulous meal. The service and food were excellent. It's a Rome centric menu and the Roman pastas were great. Very good wine list with reasonable prices. Highly recommended. read more

Ristorante Falchetto was superb!!! My Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana were just what I expected in Rome and I highly recommend it to all who visit! read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Amatriciana was superb! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Visiting from the US and after researching places I wanted to try this one. Don't be intimidated that it looks fancy. We were on casual attire after being out all day visiting all the sights. Sat on the heated patio. Servers were all so nice. Started off with an aperol spritz and a glass of white wine. For dinner we had clams with pasta, side of Roman artichoke and grilled prawns. Wow I have to say one of our favorite meals in Rome. And for sure the best ever clams and pasta I've ever had in life, and I've had clams and linguini/ spaghetti a lot since it's one of my favorite dishes and ordered it frequently. The pasta was homemade and cooked perfectly al dente, clam sauce was perfectly simple and so good. The sauce coated the pasta perfectly. I almost picked up the bowl and drank the sauce but no I didn't. Grilled shrimps were mouth watering how sweet they were and the sauce was absolutely amazing low it went perfectly with the shrimp and had a tiny kick to it. Roman artichoke was super tender and just speaks for itself. So good. Had to get it since we don't have that at home. Our artichokes are just not the same. Eat here, you won't regret it. read more

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A quite fantastic dinner here. Don't be fooled by the relatively touristic location near the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. This place is quite authentic and excellent. The restaurant is expertly run. The staff are extremely attentive without being hurried. Thus the pacing if dinner was superb. We ordered several antipasti including various carciofi preparations. All were excellent. The burrata di bufela was one of the best ever.The pasta course was similarly excellent. Three of my guests had a fish secondo and they spoke highly of it. Excellent wine selection. inside and outside seating. Highly recommended. read more

Wow, the food here is amazing! This restaurant tucked around the corner is quite delicious and the service is great too. I ordered the ravioli and after my first bite I literally said this is wonderful. The sauce was light and flavorful, the roasted tomatoes were perfect, and the ravioli very flavorful. My friend had the pesto with calamari which was also one of the best things I ate on our trip. The calamari was so tender and flavorful. We visited on one of our last nights in Rome but if we had come earlier we definitely would have dined here again. The waitstaff was very attentive and answered all of our questions about the menu. read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

WOW WOW WOW. Our last night in Rome was sealed with the most impeccable meal. We asked our waiter to recommend every item we ordered. Our jaws dropped and our mouths watered with every single bite. My absolute favorite was the pasta- I think I can say it was the best meat sauce I've ever had. There was a little spice and the pasta itself was perfect al dente making it easy to dig in. This place is tiny and we were visiting on one of the hottest days in Rome- originally they seated us outside but after seeing how the heat was affecting us, they came running to tell us if we were willing to wait a few minutes an indoor table would clear up and it's by the air conditioning! We were dressed up for our last romantic night out to end the trip and this is a place where dressing up is appropriate. Overall, I've already recommended this restaurant to several family and friends- my sister went a few months after us during her honeymoon and said it was perfection. Can't wait to go again!!! read more

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We got the seafood pasta and the veal dish. The seafood pasta was good and a generous quantity. The veal felt a bit chewy and small in size, I wasn't happy until I discovered the bone marrow in the middle, that made me forget everything else :). Service was outstanding, very classy. read more

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I really recommend this the food was awesome and same with the service. it was a little hot but they hot but they had fans but by the bathrooms was super hot. read more

When in Rome check out this Gem. Fab service fab food. Meets all expectations. An Italian experience.

Excellent restaurant. We had several Roman dishes including cacio e pepe which was rich and flavorful, the suppli (fried rice balls) that had good crunch and flavor and the artichoke, prepared Roman style (not our thing, but it was good). We also had the lamb chops which were excellent. Service was nice (although it would seem stuffy, it was not) and the AC was strong inside (not usual for all places). read more

An intimate culinary experience in Rome, near the Trevi Fountain and nearby the shopping streets! We loved the quaint atmosphere and attentive staff. Especially enjoyed the La Burratta and Caprese appetizers, and all three of us devoured the Cacio e Pepe for dinner! Finished off our meal with their delicious Tiramisu. A wonderful meal for our first night in Rome!! read more

We were set up by our hotel to have dinner here for our anniversary. We arrived on time to a very nice corner restaurant, the wait staff was ready and waiting and went out of our way to make us feel at home. We order a bottle of Prosecco which was perfect to set the tone for the evening. We started out with bruschetta con mozzarella di bufala" as our appetizer, it was amazing. For dinner my wife selected the ribeye with a side of potatoes, I picked at it and it was delicious. I myself selected the "I cannot remember the name" but was pasta with lobster and wow! I had never tried this combination before and was amazing. We ended the evening with creme brûlée which my wife loved (she's an expert lol). This restaurant was the cherry on top for our excellent trip to Rome for our wedding anniversary. read more

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This was our first restaurant we went to in Rome. Walking distance from Trevi fountain and not too crowded. The aperol spritz hot the spot in a hot summer day and the cacio e pepe was honestly the best one we found in Rome. Great service too. We would definitely recommend! read more

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Excellent food and service. Very kind to my kids. Just be cognizant of many extras that you won't be aware of until you see the bill. We had lunch at a different restaurant where they asked first if we wanted bread ... here they just served it and then added 10 euros to the bill. I respect homemade bread but I think 10 euros is a bit much especially if I didn't ask for it. My husband asked for the octopus and got served a double portion--which we didn't ask for -- for 30 euros. When we asked about it -- because we thought it was a mistake--- the waiter just said yes, he gave him a double portion. So just be aware and communicate your specific desires. read more

From the start of our service to the last bite, we were wowed. Was the perfect place to celebrate our friend's birthday. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. read more

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Out of all my meals in Rome this was by far my favorite. While it is walking distance from the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, it's still a bit tucked away so it's quiet. It's been two weeks and I still dream about the carbonara I had. The waiters were kind and courteous, and spoke English. There is free WiFi here too! After our meal our waiter pointed us toward Giolitti (the best gelato in Rome). I loved this place and have already recommended it to fellow travelers! read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Fettuccine al pesto - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We had a wonderful dinner at Ristorante Falchetto, which came highly recommended by our hotel The Terrace Pantheon Relais. Falchetto is a true gem with highly professional staff and the personal touch of a family owned restaurant. It was clear that care greatly about the quality of their food and service. Everything was top notch. Their heated outside patio was perfect for us! Highly recommend! read more

Tourist trap. Anyone thinking about traveling, if you ever go to Rome... I advise to stay away from this place. They tried to serve me calamari scrap just now. Rome is known for amazing food. This was just insulting and really, really disappointing. I looked on their website and pictures from other guests and they usually serve regular calamari rings. Im guessing it is just because we are American. Chopped up leftovers that were fried and overly salty. Disgusting. I have had great food here in Roma. Please do not make the mistake of eating here. read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Tourist trap. They just served me this. Leftover calamari scraps served overly salty and garbage. Disgusting. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

My wife and I went here for lunch. We ordered the Gnocchi and linguini with pesto and split them. They were both so fresh and delicious. Best food we had on our short 2 day, 3 nights trip. I ordered the mojito, 12€ and my wife ordered the Compari Spritz €5. My drink was small and not worth the price. I would have stuck with water. She would have preferred a Aperol Spritz but they did not offer it on the menu. The food was amazing!!! read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Tucked in a small street but such a great dinner! Came for Christmas with not many options as restaurants were closed. Had the artichoke lasagna that had white sauce from the cheese. Boyfriend had spaghetti with clams. We were both extremely happy with our plates! Glad we didn't eat too much bread so we could finish. Service here was also excellent! Would definitely come back. read more

Stopped here for lunch on a walk-by, tucked out of the way and a good looking restaurant. In short, the food was a 4 but the outrageous prices pulled this place down. E3,30 for an 8oz coke? E8 for a small basket of Bread? Bill also includes 10% service charge. For the meals: Stuffed/fried Zucchini blossom with goat cheese - nice, but the breaking was undercooked and the dish lacked any real flavor - the cheese was too bland. Eggplant Parm - delicious and perfect lunch serving. Ravioli in tomato sauce - good, nothing standout Grilled Chicken with a side of Artichoke - delicious. Add some water and a glass of wine, lunch came out to E 97,5 - almost as much as some out our dinners. read more

Best authentic fine Italian cuisine at very reasonable price. After a long day of exploration on foot, I'm well traveled and I can tell you, no reward is better than discovering a hidden gem. We found Falchetto. The antipasto, sirloin steak and Osso Bucco are one of the kind. Love it and bravo! Compliments to the chef and very kids friendly staff. Thank you Massimo. Your professional service has made our dining experience the happiest dinner in Rome. We will be back. read more

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Lovely place down a cobblestone side alley. Outdoor dining is nice and there are usually accordion players providing live music in the alley. The food and service were both great. The inside of the restaurant and bathroom were both really nice, as well. read more

Came across this restaurant while researching our trip to Rome. Every review from every blog was so positive we figure we'd have to check it out. The food was amazing and so was the service. My wife ordered a buffalo mozzarella appetizer and I ordered the eggplant caprese appetizer. Both were amazing! For our main courses she ordered the carbonara and I ordered the roasted lamb. I can't even describe how amazing the food was. We had the tiramisu for dessert and it was alright. Could've done without it. Overall, the food and service were great. read more

We found by accident. Sat outside and let Leonardo take over for us. Wine was fabulous. The food OMG incredible. We had arugula with mushroom salad. A fettuccine with white truffles. Rib eye steak with porcini mushrooms & potatoes. Dessert was a tiramisu with a picolit wine and biscotti. Highly recommend! read more

Just AMAZING. We were tired and hungry at about 3:30 and wanted to find a place to eat asap. I walked by this place and the atmosphere called my attention so we went inside. Food was soooo good! We had the pesto fettuccine and the carbonara. Probably one of the best carbonaras I've ever had. Their wine recommendation was right on point as well. The service was outstanding, everyone was very nice and welcoming and they really wanted us to feel special. I love love love this place and will definitely come back. read more

Lasagna was to the best we've ever had. The tiramisu (regular and pistachio) were awesome. We'll be back again before we leave in two days!! read more

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Spinich and ricotta ravioli was phenomenal as well as the fettuccini bolognese. My wife and I were looking for a place to go on a Sunday night when everywhere seemed to be closed, this place was open! Highly recommended by our hotel MD and very happy we took their advice. Tip: make a reservation if possible and get the ravioli! The tiramisu was highly recommended but we were too full. Ill be back to this spot! read more

Ate here with the family to have a nice dinner our last night in beautiful Rome. Was nice to sit down in the restaurant. Ravioli, gnocchi, and veal were delicious! Avoid the spaghetti and clams- sauce very heavy and flavorless. While they give the impression of a high end restaurant, our arrogant server actually asked for a gratuity!!! read more

Our last night in Italy after traveling to Rome Abruzzo and the Almafi coast yielded our best meal over the last 2 weeks! Black linguine with sea bass with lime and mint and Fruti di Mare was so tender that the seafood melted in your mouth. A must try to all visitors of Rome! read more

Ristorante Falchetto - The black linguine with sea bass in a lime olive oil garlic and mint sauce with cherry tomatoes was my best dish in all of Italy!!' - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We are picky about Italian food and were delighted with this place. Their homemade marinara sauce was delicious and what I expected for authentic cusine. We loved the eggplant parmesan appetizer, ossobucco, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and artichoke side. No cutting corners. Would return! Service was pretty attentive too! read more

Let's start by saying, you get what you pay for when you eat in Rome. This place isn't cheap, but neither was the rest of the trip. You are what you eat so don't be fast easy or cheap! If you agree, read on! I went here for lunch with my husband and 4 kids. All foodies. 2 bottles of water, 7 appetizers and 2 pastas and a bottle of wine was €206. Yikes!! My husband went inside to check it out and saw the fresh made appetizers and ordered a bunch. They all blew our minds it was so delicious and fresh. Baby octopus in a fresh lemon tomato sauce, fava beans with baby peas, sliced octopus with boiled potato and raw onion salad with lemon and olive oil, some tiny silver fish with parsley and lemon. Fresh shrimp. Grilled veggie plate. Artichokes with lemon. We also ordered a pasta with prawns in a light tomato sauce. The pasta was fresh and home made. Al dente. We had the house red wine to wash it all down. If you can afford it, Eat Here! You will not be disappointed. read more

Ristorante Falchetto - Just of the Main Street. We arrived a little early and sat outside with the heaters on. Cold outside but we were toasty. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Off of a busy street, this was a quiet, relaxed place to enjoy a lovely dinner. We ate outside, which was surprisingly empty on a cooler evening which seemed to have driven everyone else into the dining room. Food was perfect, and I was hunting down a cod recipe to recreate their delicious cod alla Romana as soon as I got back to the hotel. read more

Home made pasta excellent. Excellent local Roman and Tuscan specialty dishes Great wine list plus nice selection by the glass. Friendly and helpful waiters. read more

After 3 nights in Rome, it seems to me you can have either good or great dinners in this city. This was a great one for us. The pastas were more tasty, the service a little better, and the location near the Pantheon a little more convenient for us.Definitely would come back here. read more

We have been in Rome for 4 days touring around and this has been our favorite place so far. The white truffle pasta was excellent. The orange mouse was spectacular. I hope we eat here again. Also, service was the best read more

This place doesn't have a lot of reviews but it is a true 5 star restaurant! The food is excellent and the service is supreme! Come for a great experience! read more