Best Happy Hour, Best vibes, Best food. Stop thinking about going and just go! Phenomenal service and quality of meats. There is a man here with tattoos and glasses (I forgot his name but he was our server.) he has amazing knowledge on wine and he speaks five different languages. They are closed on Sundays so plan around that!! Not a place you want to miss when visiting Rome. read more

Sorpasso - Trapizzino (Parmigiana) - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The food here is simply amazing. The staff was amazing and friendly as well. I highly recommend this place

The restaurant is a 10 minute walk from St Peters' Basilica. Found this restaurant on ChatGPT and reassured with the great reviews from Yelp! Excellent food! Ordered starters- eggplant parmigiana, bread with tomato sauce, crab coquettes. Main entrees was the papperdelle with oxtail ragu, gnocchi and lamb chops -all delicious, especially the papperdelle. I highly recommend! read more

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I was here on 2023, it was superb then. Came back here December 2025, food is still amazing, service was great, had another delicious steak and pasta. I will always come to this place whenever im in Rome. read more

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The moment you walk in the warm greeting from hostess will set the tone for what will be an overall great experience. The food and wine is very very good too. Highly recommend mixing and matching from the cheese and meat selection + pasta dish. The cheese plate may be little small, but ask for more and don't skimp on the olive oil. read more

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The best and most fabulous hostess among restaurants we dined in in Rome. She was so enthusiastic, patient and articulate in explaining each Italian dish on the daily menu. As you may know not many English speaking people in restaurants in Rome. This is a huge plus for us. Of course, we should definitely learn some restaurant Italian. lol! My favorite dishes were artichoke cauliflower salad, fresh fresh fresh mozzarella and salmon ceviche. The ingredients were so simple and pure. Nothing magical yet everything is supernatural and occult. We had a fantastic dining experience. It is a top choice if visit Rome again. read more

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Great ambience, great staff. With autenthic Roman cuisine, just what we were looking for during our vacation. We had gnocchi & pasta plus the roman ham selection. What a treat! All the servers were amazingly friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Nestled in the quaint Prati Neighborhood, Sorpasso is a great stop. I came for lunch after the Vatican Museums (about a 10 minute walk) and was impressed with the vibe and service. The menu is in Italian but the waitstaff did know a bit of English (my friend helped me translate as my Italian is rudimentary). The food was delicious. There's an interesting skylight that looks up into a "courtyard" for apartment buildings. Super unique and I couldn't help but to imagine peeping on diners from windows if I lived in the building! read more

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Sorpasso surpassed our expectations! We felt like there were more locals than tourists, loved lingering over drinks in the early evening hour. Shared a few snacks and our server, Alex, was fantastic. Attentive and helpful, we enjoyed a great bottle of wine while people watching on a quiet street not far from the Vatican. Will definitely make it for dinner when we return to Rome. read more

Unfortunately not as great of an experience as expected. We were charged a split fee for the pasta without a warning, and the lamb was just mediocre at best. Service was quite slow as well. I can tell this place is popular with the locals, but such a shame the experience didn't give us a reason to return. read more

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It was great! Service and Food. Ravioli and zucchini blossoms and salad - very good read more

Cute little restaurant at the corner of Vatican City. They separated every dish into 2 plates for us so that we can share. Very nice of them to do so. Since I have no idea what the menu says, I asked the waiter to choose his favorite for us. The pasta(I don't know which one) has great texture and balanced sauce. Would recommend if you wanna avoid the crowd in Vatican City read more

Sorpasso - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

My wife ordered Calamari dish for 23 euros and had one small piece on her plate. We asked about the portion and the host came over showing a dish which had four pieces of calamari on it then accused my wife of having eaten some already which was not true. It was very insulting. The host was incredibly rude. Our waiter was good. But we would never go back or recommend it. read more

Service is fast. Came here at 12:30 pm but they weren't serving pasta. They give you bread and oil to eat while you wait. Eggplant parmigiana: (4.5/5) the cheese on it is sharp and makes the dish really yummy. The tomato sauce has a richness to it. I would come back here for this! It seems like the move is to get their charcuterie board. I didn't get to try it unfortunately. read more

Sorpasso - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We came here around one and they said they were full inside and outside. We said we are open for both sides. We had to wait approximately twenty minutes. Not bad. We got our outdoor table. The funny thing is one of our friends went to the bathroom and found out that they had one big table inside. Don't know why they didn't let us sit. Anyway, we asked for an English menu. But the guy said they have no English menu, he tried to communicate with us in English, but it was hard for us to understand. We have to use our google translate. We ordered the same two pastas, same two salads and shrimp. The shrimp was extremely overcooked. You can tell in the picture. The pasta and salad are average. :) read more

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Really authentic italian experience, cool vibe. Wine bar with some really nice collection of wines, cheeses and a menu that changes daily based on fresh ingredients read more

Sorpasso - Beef fillet and ravioli - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

The experience was great. Very good food and our server Alex was awesome. I would absolutely recommend and go back again.

Our group of 14 initially was refused seating even though there were plenty of empty tables. "Manager" said the kitchen could not serve everyone at the same time. We explained that we were not in a hurray and staggering the service would be fine. We also explained we didn't need to sit together but were still refused. FINALLY! We split the group inside and outside. The inside people seemed to have a different menu offering only salad. The group said the food was good but I can't understand the refusal to seat us. Eventually a large lunch crowd arrived. Perhaps he was afraid he would not be able to seat his regular customers. I don't know. There are plenty of other restaurants on this street and I would've left if it wasn't for the insistence of one member of our group because her granddaughter ate here once. Ugh! read more

OMG! This place was amazing. The eggplant parmigiana was absolutely the best I've ever had in my life, a culinary masterpiece. The atmosphere was wonderful both inside and out, and the food was phenomenal. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience, with delicious food, exceptional service, and a truly lovely Italian atmosphere. read more

Sorpasso - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Lovely meal here. The menu changes daily (or every couple of days) depending on what food is in season. The food was absolutely delicious. Three of us and we were all happy with the food. We shared three antipasta and then had our mains. The white rabbit ragu was spectacular. Prices were more than reasonable. Service was outstanding. We would highly recommend and will go back. read more

If in Rome, visit this very quaint and relaxed cafe away from the touristy places in Rome. This restaurant had a variety of choices at great prices and great flavor. read more

Sorpasso - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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I had eaten well in Rome but I hadn't had a magnificent meal until I ate here. Wow! This was the best late lunch I've ever had. I ordered from their daily specials list. The waitress was a bit worried I wouldn't like the beef tongue, but it was wonderful: tender, soft, flavorful in a tasty green sauce. I'm a huge giardiniera fan and was stoked to have that as the garnish. My other starter was the stuffed zucchini flower. The ricotta was mild and subtle. It was a great, refreshing dish. Now we move to the coup de grace, the pasta, the strozzapreti. I love a big dumb plate of spaghetti at home with lots of sauce, but who needs sauce when your tomatoes are this fresh? Lots of al dente goodness. I loved this meal, and it left me with plenty of energy to take on the Vatican museum. read more

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Amazing meal. Amazing restaurant. Very heavy locals vibe. Reservation a must. Menu literally changes every day. Salami and cheese program is crazy good and not expensive. Had various meats and cheeses, then the beef tartare (shaped like a meatball and seared) rabbit ragu pasta and pork neck. Insane meal. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Rome. There are lots of locals that visit this restaurant. So not a tourist trap Its menu changes every day - the server writes the menu on the chalkboard. The food is really good. Prosciutto, cheese, pasta, coffee... everything we tried is A+. It has a glass room that stores all variety of prosciutto. The butcher slices pieces from the ham whenever someone orders Pasta is also great - they have some novel combo that cannot be found in other restaurants. read more

We stopped here for our first meal. It was a very cute spot with plenty of outdoor seating. Our servers were very attentive and helpful with what we decided to drink. Wine was fresh and paired well with our food. My salad was huge. Caprese salad was fresh. Gnocchi and sauce was so flavorful and very good. It did get busy even for lunch but thankfully we were seated right away. Very close to the Vatican without a busy touristy feel to it. read more

The food was all amazing. We had an antipasto with plenty of meats and cheeses. The wine was selected by the wait staff and was amazing. I would recommend this place to anyone in Rome ! read more

Stumbled across this hidden gem thanks to my fellow yelpers who also came here and wrote their reviews. please note their times of when they start serving lunch and their bfast menus. we came a lil before their lunch menu was ready and was not able to have their delish looking pasta. So instead we ordered our own cheese plate, meat plate, coffee, and bread to fill us for bfast until after our excursions around the area. MAKE SURE TO ORDER THAT JAMON PLATE!! DEF THE BEST!! We ordered the mixed cured meat plater and the jamon cuts we got tasted the best and more richest! the others were good but it just hits different compared to the rest we shared. The cheese board we got, was super rich. I think this was proly the only time I could not and did not want to finish the cheese on the plate. The two out of the 4-5 was just too rich. I think it was a goat based cheese but it was way more than blu cheese. and I can barely take down blue cheese, so I left it to my cousin to finish but even he couldn't even finish it off either. The bread was super good with the honey they provided us with. I had every bite with their homemade honey and a bit of the cheese and meat. the coffee was super good too! we finally got to try the granita that is very well known here in Europe and it was delish!! they were out of the milk that it supposed to top it but we had it plain and it was just as great!! every bite was delis!! read more

Hands down the best local place that we found in Rome! Place is packed every night (the Airbnb we were staying at was right above it) so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Food is phenomenal and the prices are very fair. Impressive wine list and the service we received from our waiter was top notch. Very friendly, very knowledgeable, and his menu recommendations were on point. Tried it on our last night in Rome but wish we had tried it sooner. We wouldn't have eaten anywhere else that's how great it is. We will be back! read more

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The salad was delicious! Definitely refreshing. The service was quick and the staff was nice. We sat outside and had a great time. read more

Sorpasso - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Delicious locally-sourced food. We especially loved the cross between sandwich and pizza known as a trappazzino. The centrifuge juices were a real treat too! read more

Sorpasso - Trappazzino (I think)! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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How could anyone with an inkling of taste not like this place? This is an "in-place" for the locals and was packed both inside and outside. The staff were running back and forth, but were still attentive and made us feel welcomed. We arrived around 19:30 and were fortunate to get a table inside under the sky window to the inner courtyard. We were four guests, each with different tastes, yet we were in complete agreement - the food was top. Location, clientele, ambiance, service, everything deserves at least a sixth star. All in all, impressive! Wie könnte jemand mit einer Ahnung von Geschmack diesen Ort nicht mögen? Dies ist ein "in-place" für die Einheimischen und war sowohl drinnen als auch draußen voll. Die Angestellten liefen hin und her, waren aber immer noch aufmerksam und gaben uns das Gefühl, willkommen zu sein. Wir kamen gegen 19:30 Uhr an und hatten das Glück, drinnen unter dem Dachfenster zum Innenhof einen Tisch zu bekommen. Wir waren vier Gäste, jeder mit unterschiedlichen Geschmäckern, aber wir waren uns vollkommen einig - das Essen war top. Lage, Kundschaft, Ambiente, Service, alles verdient mindestens einen sechsten Stern. Alles in allem beeindruckend! read more

Best food to get after Vatican. Amazing Lunch. Great Wines. Meals are changing every day. Wonderful service.

Friends, Romans, Countrymen ... they all seemed to be having a fun time at this cozy wine cafe ... and so did we. Sorpasso lived up to its name by mixing stellar service and casual cuisine as a favorite for locals and Yelpers on vacation. We sat at the bar. I think I love the bartender. I definitely loved the cocktails and wine ... including a Sorpasso Cocktail with Fruit Juice and Prosecco, a Pimm's Cup Cocktail, and a pint of Ichnusa Non-filtered Lager on draft. The food was fantastic. We shared the following, but really didn't want to share. All were 5 stars. * Pappardelle Con Ragù Di 4 Carni A Punta Di Coltello (Pappardelle Pasta with 4-Meat Ragu) * Prosciutto Italiano (Italian Ham Aged 18, 24, and 30 Months) * Piatto Di Verdure Miste (Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini) * Racion Baccalà Alla Piastra Su Passatina Di Patate Viola (Passatina, Griddle, Stockfish, & Potato) Sorpasso Vin Cafe e Cucina was busy without being annoying. We might of been the only ones in the place speaking English, but it sure seemed like everyone was having a great time. We did!! Ciao Bella! read more

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Amazing food! Very popular place. So be friendly, kind patient and once you're seated you can have a fantastic meal!

Found this place after visiting the Vatican. It was a little bit of a walk but definitely worth the effort. The buffalo moz was good but the Italian ham was better. Both pasta dishes were terrific and the service was friendly. It definitely felt more like a terrific neighborhood spot than a tourist trap. read more

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Wonderful food & wine! Stopped here after touring around the Vatican. It's off of the touristy roads, which was very nice. We ordered two of their salads, cold meat, and this fresh bread stuffed with chicken. I highly recommend ordering the bread stuffed with the chicken. It was our fav thing that we tried there. The sparkling wine was also great. read more

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I was so impressed with the food that we got here at Sorpasso! First off, it's definitely not a tourist trap, as the place was full of locals, and the prices were very very fair, if not even on the lower side! We came here after a day at the Vatican and it just so happened to be halfway from the Castel Sant'Angelo and the subway station. Sorpasso is definitely on the smaller side, but they have outdoor seating available as well. Now, I'm genuinely not sure what happened here, but I would definitely recommend making a reservation to avoid the confusion that we had. We arrived without a reservation since this was a rather spontaneous decision, and the host was very kind and greeted us and went to check for tables. He said that he would only be able to seat us outside, as there was only one table available inside and there was a reservation coming in an hour. We promised we'd be able to finish by an hour (we did) and we're seated in the back. Throughout our meal, two tables remained empty the entire time we were there. By the time we finished, there were even more empty tables. I don't know if they genuinely were expecting the reservations, or if they didn't want to seat us inside because we were tourists, but overall a tad odd way to start off dinner. However, if you're a tourist this is definitely something to anticipate as I'm sure no one wants their home ridden with tourists and reservations would help ease the confusion. Our server was absolutely incredible though, and helped us out with the menu selections and we ended up with three dishes that we absolutely devoured they were so good! He was not only very attentive, but also incredibly patient guiding us through everything and recommending dishes we'd like. In hindsight, I really wish we got their meat and cheese selection, as he talked very highly of it. We ended off dinner with a desert, and we're equally blown away by its textures and flavors. The interior was adorable, with shelves of wine and small intimate tables. Overall, highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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This was our first meal in Italy after traveling many hours. There was no English on the menus so we picked random dishes from the specials. It was good! read more

Sorpasso - Potatoes and green beans Flat noodles with baked beans - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Best pasta I have had in Rome or the USA. The vegetarian lasagna and the mushroom/funghi pasta were delicious.

Eggplant parmigiana to die for! We stumbled upon this place after the Vatican tour and wanted to go back, we met some friends who were bragging later that night about their amazing eggplant find- turns out we had the same thoughts about Sorpasso! read more

Sorpasso - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM