This review is for the Roma location (close to the Colosseum) that I don't see listed on Yelp. I…read morebooked a reservation online for a late lunch since it was Liberty Day. We anticipated crowds and a wait, but there was actually no wait at lunch time and there were actually quite a few open tables. That was a bit of a concern at first (because a line and crowd usually means the place is good), but as I saw (and smelled) food coming out my concerns dissipated! Unfortunately our waiter wasn't able to identify another customer's pasta dish for us, but it all worked out in the end because I ended up loving our choices. We got the carbonara, which was cheesy and tasty,...Everything you want a creamy pasta to be! Pasta is al dente, felt so fresh and if you're from America, you're gonna love this because I felt the difference immediately. The meatballs were soft and tasty. We loved the chicory and potatoes! Those potatoes were so good I would choose them over fries (omg so American I know). I got the Mimi's spritz, which tasted like a Aperol spritz. One of my favorite spritz's of the trip! It's true what they say about Italian ingredients, and the price point is great. I tried some of my friend's Italian soda called Chinotto Neri, it's like a cola but less sweet but still tasty and refreshing. Mimi is a dependable pasta spot, with plenty of menu options for pasta and beverages. If I had more time in Rome I would have certainly returned especially given that they have several locations in the city. Highly recommended!

The pesto was delicious! Very fresh ingredients. The lemon spritz was very refreshing. The service…read moreis good too. Rafit was great! The restaurant is decorated with WW2 newspapers and has air conditioning.

Our host at our hotel recommended to come here to try some traditional Roman pastas. They were all…read morevery good. I also really loved the cheesecake we had for dessert.

Food, ambiance, location and service was impeccable. I see people claiming that the service is not…read moregood. You are in Italy; when you book a reservation, they plan on you being there 2-3 hours and enjoying your time and wine. The server will try to sell you on higher priced wine but don't feel guilty saying no if it's out of your budget. We went here 2 times in our 5 night stay because nothing compared to it!

My uncle, a local, has apparently reached maximum saturation with pasta and pizza (a shocking…read morebetrayal to the carb factory). So, in a daring act of rebellion, we marched ourselves to Mammo, who has burgers, because sometimes you need a break from marinara and mozzarella and want to flirt with cholesterol in a different shape. He went full carnivore, ordering something with more meat than a Roman gladiator banquet. I, still blissfully meat-free, went for the Cacio e Pepe, because if I'm going to eat pasta in a burger place, I want it to feel ironic. Nestled right by the Tiber river where you can ponder life's big questions like is Uncle Tom technically cheating on Italian cuisine, or is he just evolving? Either way, 10/10. Would betray tradition again apparently.

Had the burger and fries. After trying many Italian places I needed a break. The burger was…read moreperfect. Had a nice sauce and fresh bun. Fries are fresh and crispy. Worth a visit if you are craving something different.

I read a lot of reviews prior to my Italy trip and this sandwich shop was one I had to check out…read more The owners are friendly, the food is fresh, and the prices are reasonable. If you are in Vatican City and looking for a fresh sandwich to go or dine in then this is your spot. They offer a variety of sandwiches and are vegetarian.

Great little (and I mean little) sandwich/pizza shop. All members of our group enjoyed the food (I…read morehad an amazing porketta panini). Service was great and the staff extremely pleasant. Looking forward to adding this to my regular quick lunch list when around St Peter's

The old saying 'When in Rome' is all about doing things like the italians (maybe, I have no clue)…read moreand usually thats a-ok. Eating pizzas, pasta, dolci and drinking italian wine is great, there's no denying that. But once in a while, even when in the very centre of the Italian food empire, you just feel like something different! Smoke Ring is a new trendy american styled dinner with rustic interior and food court-ish styling. They play great american rock (Bruce Springsteen 'the Boss' is all over the place) and serve authentic pork and chicken BBQ with sides of coleslaw, baked beans and/or different sides of potato. You can get yourself a great local beer or the imported stuff, it's up to you to find your favorite amongst a decent selection. Give 'when in Rome' a nuance, try this

I just couldn't help myself. Rome is a pretty diverse city and seemed as good a place as any to…read moretry BBQ. I live in the US and as you'll see from my reviews, I love BBQ! All-in-all, this place is different but pretty good! Prices were also good - they basically charge by the rib or piece of chicken. What we ordered: Ribs, chicken thighs, wings and BBQ beans. Verdict: The Ribs were absolutely the best. HUGE and well smoked. They don't really need BBQ sauce, but it makes a good addition. The BBQ sauce is light and different but surprisingly tasty. The chicken was pretty decent. If you want chicken, it'll do the job just fine, but I'd focus on the ribs. The beans were very different, but also pretty good. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in Rome again.

Speaking as a Korean who came with my entire family, by far the best Korean food I've ever had. We…read moretried 9 different items on the menu, each a unique & modern twist on the traditional style and each better than the last. It's palatable even for non-Koreans who tend to avoid spicy food. We ate here on our last night but if I'd discovered it earlier on our trip I definitely would've ate here multiple times. Don't forget the dessert!

Update: came back here for lunch because it's that good…read more This is one of the best Korean restaurants we've been to including ones in Korea. Every foreign country we travel to, we make sure we try eating at a Korean restaurant and I'd have to say this place really impressed us. We didn't get to try their dinner menu but based on their lunch boxes, side dishes, and kimchi, every bite was delicious. I literally devoured my meal. I wish we lived in Rome so we can eat here every day , damn! And to top it off, the service was prompt and welcoming. Highly recommend this place Service: Excellence Internet: Best in town Bathroom: Great. Ambience: Excellent

Favorite meal in Rome. I love the Trastavere area, lively, local and diverse. The service was my…read morefave pretty much the entire time in Rome, he was a young guy but so so so nice and warm. By this point in our trip we've gotten decent in ordering food in Italian so he was impressed and super friendly, even taught me how to pronounce one word properly which I really appreciated. I tried to express my appreciation in my limited vocab but our meal was peppered with a lot of exaggerated gestures, hand motions and big smiles on both ends, and this to me was the height of Italian warmth and welcome. The food was incredible, we ordered a half liter of red, fried zucchini blossoms to share, cacio e pepe, Amatrciana pasta with tiramisu to boot. The fried zucchini blossoms I've had before but never like this, usually just cream filled but this actually had a bit of anchovy flavor to it which was interesting. The cacio e pepe was incredibly simple but rich a nice complement to the Amatriciana which cut the richness with the acidity of the tomato sauce. The bacon was insanely crunchy in the pasta too which added another dimension in the dish, we had Amatriciana pasta nonstop in Rome but Il Duca's was the absolute best. The tiramisu was also incredible, incomparable to what I've had in the US, so rich and creamy with a ton of dark depth with the espresso. This was single handedly my favorite meal over the entire two weeks in Italy and will always be a cherished memory. Grazie Mille to our two servers who delivered this incredible experience.

Avoid at all cost! My wife purse was stolen and the fun sucks. The food was cold and absolutely…read moretasted like dirty sand. You've got to run from this place never go here your purse will get stolen. You will get pickpocketed and you might have food poisoning.

This may be my favorite restaurant in Rome. The regional nature of Italian cuisine is what makes it…read moreso great--but this is an amazing up-scale place to visit if you're looking for something beyond Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, and Carbonara. With an airy, tiled interior, and modern twists on incredible Sicilian specialities, this restaurant perfectly combines the cuisine of Sicily with the elegance of Rome's Via dei Condotti.

I found this gem as I was walking through the streets near the Spanish Steps, it is a beautifully…read moredecorated, charming restaurant with truly amazing food. Service and Food were better than what I experienced after a week in Sicily. Crudo, linguini with olive oil, garlic and lagastinos was exceptional but the true wow was the fresh strawberries, olive oil and basil ice cream. Enjoy

Absolutely delicious! Great Service. The Bombettes are one of the most delicious things that I have…read moreeaten. It's Buffalo Mozzarella wrapped in meat, wrapped in bacon and grilled. These are not to be missed!

Everything about this place was great!! It's iff any main street in Rine, the ambiance is very…read morerustic and simple - clean and welcoming! The staff was awesome.....I wanted something traditional Italian so I asked them to pick our meal and I wasn't disappointed. The pasta was homemade, the sauce was savory and the main meat dish was a house specialty - bomba mista (mozzarella, wrapped in meat, wrapped in bacon, then slow roasted in the oven....to DIE for. Such a great experience.......

Best lasagna I've ever had!…read more And if you're looking for a quick lunch spot - they got us in and out of there in 20 minutes. Looking forward to eating there again and trying more dishes!

Fabio was lovely and rushing around trying to accommodate everyone. The place is small and no…read morefrills, but cute. (The bathroom could use an upgrade). Food was delicious - prosciutto e melone, carbonara, lasagna, caprese, salads. As others have said, it's a nice change from the super touristy spots. Recommend!