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    Ristorante Volare

    4.3 (55 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Sardinian
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Inside
    Fay W.

    Huge menu including a dozen wines by the glass, excellent service, & cute upscale (for Rome) ambience. Fettuccini bolognese was delicious with copious meaty sauce and also enjoyed the seadas, a Sardinian dessert.

    Sardinian Ravioli
    Shinta S.

    Great food for the price. Service was quick and our waiter was super friendly. The place was busy when we were there. Shortly after we were seated inside, the rain poured down. And I mean, really poured down. There were folks seated outside and the staff scrambled to find them tables inside. They were nice lending folks umbrellas while they waited for their tables. All in all, even though there was a mad dash of setting up tables and reseating ppl, I thought the service didn't miss a beat. Bravo.

    Front is the octopus salad, left are the grilled prawns, the pizza Diablo and right are the grilled veggies. All delish!
    Bunny S.

    First time visiting Italy and after a day at the Colosseum we were starving. Ristorante Volare was a restaurant I had already looked up on Yelp and we happened to stumble across it as we walked a little ways out of the Colosseum. Old school male waiters were fast and efficient with the food. My daughter had the pepperoni pizza or pizza Diablo, I had the octopus salad and the grilled prawns, we got a side of grilled veggies and my husband had the fettuccine bolognese. Everything was delicious...the seafood fresh and the pizza was thin and the pepperoni or salame was tasty. One of the best meals we had in Rome! Just know that the waiters don't fawn over you or even ask if your meal is good you just have to let them know what you need and they are quick to respond. They don't even bring you the check until you ask for it. We were ok with that bc as they say, "when in Rome."

    Cacio e pepe Pesto pasta
    Olivia B.

    Service was good very friendly workers. Food was good as well I would recommend. Not too pricey and got free limoncello shots when paying cash.

    Creme Brûlée
    Eliza S.

    Most delicious food in Rome. I love everything about this place, super cute inside and outside seating and our waiter was super kind and welcoming. Very good prices too!!

    Miscardini fritti
    Beatrice T.

    This is truly a great place to eat. You have a partial view to the colosseum. What better ambiance to ask for. Service was perfect and the prices are very good. We started out with Moscardini fritti, which was excellent, followed by Insalata mista and Gnocchi di patate pomodoro e basilico. It was outstanding.

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    Michael S.

    Restaurants in Rome are such a risky roulette of possibility versus reality. Sometimes, the frequent unmet aspirations induces lower expectations which leads to new discoveries ... like the inexpensive, yet fabulous Ristorante Volare. I didn't expect 5-star service or 5-star food, but we enjoyed a 5-star experience on the sidewalk patio of Ristorante Volare sipping Chardonnays (5€) with a view of the Colosseum a couple blocks away. Spaghetti alla Carbonara (8€) Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese woven into perfectly-prepared chewy noodles was rich and decadent. It was more like a dreamy golden breakfast pasta than your grandma's Italian spaghetti and meatballs. Spigola alla Griglia (16€) Fresh and fantastic grilled whole Sea Bass with a simple green side salad may not have been twice as good as the pasta (despite the double cost); however, it was actually worth the money and a refreshing alternative to the boldness of the other dishes. Spinaci (6€) Garlic and Peppers made this plate of sauteed fresh Spinach spicy and brilliant. I simply couldn't get enough of the green goodness while the flavors danced well with the wine and other two items. Double Espressos (4€) A final shot of adrenaline came with these classic Italian after meal caffeine hits. The dark affluent taste had us hyped and ready for exploring more of Rome. Ristorante Volare was better than expected because service was on-point and consistent while the Italian food was bursting with unique and complimentary flavors. Five stars wasn't the expectation, but, behold, it was the experience.

    Espresso.
    Nicole K.

    Decent place for lunch. Wasn't my favorite spot food wise, but a great location minutes from the Colosseum. The sea bass with vegetables was good. Chicken thighs in tomato sauce was decent. The grilled vegetables with potatoes was excellent; definitely the best part of the meal. Wine was fine, nothing that stood out from others I have had in Italy. The tiramisu was nothing memorable, but good nonetheless. End the meal with an espresso.

    Kala J.

    Service and attentiveness to customers could be a bit better. It was a bit hot as they sat us at the table near the door for entry. If we wanted to sit outside on the patio, we would've but we had just taken a three hour tour of the Colosseum and surrounding area. The pasta was excellent! Not too heavy, the prawns were cooked nicely and the sauce was lite. It was a bit loud as there was a screaming child next to us but that isn't the restaurants fault. The bathroom was small and clean, step on the pedal to get the sink to work..

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    I think this place is very sigma. The food is very good and is the least tourist-ty food around

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    Don't bother with the pizza, but has a wonderful view of the Colosseum from the outdoor seating.

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    Good food and good service. We ate at most the the places here by the Colosseum and this was one of the best. Try the Pork dish. Amazing!!

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    Very good food and very good service. Waiters were so sweet and friendly! Definitely a place to go and enjoy an evening.

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    We spent the entire day at the Forum and Colosseum that we were pretty dehydrated and hungry.

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    Eleonora d'Arborea - Mussels

    Eleonora d'Arborea

    4.6(35 reviews)
    3.0 km
    €€€

    A beautiful place with a family atmosphere- delicious food. Would come back again and againread more

    My husband and I had a memorable lunch at this welcoming and superb restaurant. It was our last…read moreday in Rome and since we wanted seafood, we thought that a Sardinian restaurant would be a good choice. Lucky us to have chosen Eleonora d'Arborea. Located in an outer neighborhood (you can take a bus from Pizazza Venezia to within a couple of blocks of the restaurant), we had a late reservation but entered to find the comfortable main rooms still active and lively. When our waiter realized we spoke English, he sought out the owner who helped us navigate the large menu of choices and with his encouragement, we made a meal of primarily the restaurant's starters. We had crudos and tartares, raw clams, and plates of fish and vegetables. The food was extraordinary. Probably the best seafood I've ever had, and I grew up on the New England coast and now live in NYC -- I think I know fish. We also enjoyed a delicious Sardinian wine and ended the meal with the owner's treat of two small glasses of a strawberry liqueur, house-made. Our only regret was that it was our last day in Rome and couldn't return to try more things on the menu. We appreciated the restaurant's friendliness, helpful service, and most of all, the superb fish and shellfish. If I can't travel to Sardinia, I can only hope to return soon to Rome so we can eat at Eleonara d'Arborea again.

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    Eleonora d'Arborea - The restaurant's best friend!

    The restaurant's best friend!

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    Starters they bring as you sit down!

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    Osteria Barberini

    Osteria Barberini

    4.5(337 reviews)
    1.8 kmCentro Storico
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    More pricy than other restaurants in the area but each course was excellent & thus justifying the…read moreprices . Would definitely go again . Lots of locals in the area were there too .(Another good sign.)

    My godchild recommended Osteria Barberini. Apparently a very trendy and very hard resturant to get…read moreinto so we made reservations about 2 months in advance. They are known for the best Truffle anything anywhere. lol. A little tricky to find and very small. Maybe 6 or 7 tables at most. I was surprised when I read the Yelp reviews that a few of my awesome Yelpers also dined here too and gave high marks so I was very excited to give them a try. After ordering some tasty vino we went the Focaccia with mozzarella, black truffle with a truffle cream sauce. The Focaccia was lite and a thin crust. Topped with some delicious mozzarella and black truffle made this appetizer and home run choice. After the Focaccia I decided to stay on theme and went with the Fettuccine al tartufo nero e porcini (fettuccine black truffle & porcini mushrooms). Holy cow, a delicious culinary delight. Some other hits of the table included the beef fillet with green pepper sauce & Digione mustard. Astice grigliato, verdure al vapore e maionese alla curcuma (Grilled lobster with steamed veggies in a mayonnaise turmeric sauce and a Lasagna, tartufo nero, funghi, mozzarella e grana (lasagna with blach truffle, mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese) All were just amazing. Impeccable service and an old world Italian charm decor made this a delightful experience.

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    Interior (top floor)

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    Tiramisu

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    Le Virtù in Tavola Restaurant - Cacio e pepe and fish and shrimp ravioli (ravioli de psecade *i believe*)

    Le Virtù in Tavola Restaurant

    4.6(38 reviews)
    1.0 kmEsquilino
    €€

    An excellent meal. The food was fresh very appetizing. A very quick walk from the Hilton Garden…read moreInn Colosseum!

    What a hidden gem in Rome!…read more Went here about a year ago and still think about this meal to this day. My party stayed here a long time, and the restaurant eventually filled up (we got there early for dinner). The break down of what my party ordered: Pane (bread) x2 - €2 - didn't really order this, it was just brought out at the start of the meal. Sauté Di Cozze (mussels sauté) - €10 - not a huge mussels fan, but I ate a couple. Looked really good, so I'm sure if you like mussels you would enjoy this dish. Risotto alla crema di scampi (risotto with scampi cream) - €12 - the scampi cream really stood out in this dish. I'm a big fan of risotto so this dish was still pretty good, but I personally don't care for scampi cream. Spaghetti alle carbonara (pasta with beaten eggs, bacon, pecorino cheese) - €10 - I've had carbonara before this (and have even made it myself at home), but I've never had carbonara as good as this. Usually I get sick of cream sauces on pasta pretty quickly, but I could eat their carbonara all day everyday. Definitely my favorite dish of the evening. - the pasta was the most al dente pasta I've had in my whole time in Italy. Spigola alla vernaccia (sea bass, olives, vernaccia wine, cherry tomato) - €15 - solid dish, didn't stand out. Panna cotta della casa (homemade panna cotta) - €5 - classic panna cotta, nothing special but still a great way to finish off the meal. To drink: 1/2 liter of wine - €7 - delicious for a wine and light, got me tipsy 1 liter of water - €2.50 Limoncello on the house! - the staff was very generous with their limoncello. It made the experience at this restaurant even better than it already was! Although there were a lot of dishes that weren't to my liking, it was more because I'm not a fan of the raw ingredient rather than the restaurant preparing them poorly. Since the carbonara really changed my life, the alcohol was generous, and the staff was amazing, I still give this restaurant five stars. I would definitely come back here again and recommend it to others.

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    Le Virtù in Tavola Restaurant - Sauté di cozze (mussels sauté)

    Sauté di cozze (mussels sauté)

    Le Virtù in Tavola Restaurant - Carbonara

    Carbonara

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    La Mucca Birrichina

    La Mucca Birrichina

    3.8(23 reviews)
    0.8 kmMonti
    €€

    Very quaint place with family running the floor.. had the sizzling beef & it was lovely. The fresh…read moregreen arugula salad was refreshing

    **WARNING**. Dine here at your own peril!…read more I don't usually write reviews but this one forced me. It's the worst restaurant I ever ate in Italy (out of dozens I've been to). Me and my girlfriend were walking back from the Collesium and decided to stop here for dinner. The wait to sit down was not long but there were too many issues after that and the best way to describe it is with bullets points. - It took 90 minutes from the time we sat down to getting our food. I undertand that this is a tourity area and things get busy, but during all this time waiting there was no check-in by the staff to see if we needed more drinks or water. - Salad was ordered and got to our table 60 minutes in, "dry" with no dressing or even basix olive oil. Eventually we asked for some oil/vinegar and we were charged extra for it. - Got a glass of wine and water was evidently added to it. My girlfriend also thought it tasted watered down. I should've complained but at that point I was already wanting to eat and just leave. - Food eventually got to us cold and stale. I got the Tagliata de Manzo and it must be the most gammy meat I ever ate. For a good comparison, imagine chewing bubble gum with bloody meat flavor. - The nail in the coffin was when I tried to go to the bathroom and the server inside kicked me out (I was sitting outside). Extremely rude and aggressive. Granted there may be lots of tourist just trying to use the facilities but the lack of awareness and willingness to check if I was customer was baffling. I ended up not going to the bathroom and just asked to the bill as I was done dealing with the BS. Note that this was also not cheap. The bill landed at 80 euros for basically a lettuce and tomato salad, two mediocre meals, one glass of watered down wine and an extra touch of disrespect for desert. NOT RECOMMENDED! Avoid at all costs. EDIT - We also got food poisoning from this place. Ruined our vacation. It's was a gift that kept on giving!

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    La Mucca Birrichina - Gemütliche und relativ günstige Osteria

    Gemütliche und relativ günstige Osteria

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