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Sorpasso

4.4 (190 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Charisma O.

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.

beef served raw - must try
Ewa U.

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.

Cher Y.

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.

Kaleena B.

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!

Half portion of the pasta
Annie W.

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.

Wayne D.

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

Eggplant parmigiana
Tanya T.

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.

Sandy L.

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. :)

Beef fillet and ravioli
Eugene F.

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

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.

Julie C.

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.

Zucchini flower stuffed with ricotta
Matt L.

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.

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Went to the restaurant on yelp's recommendation, excellent food and really good service. What else can you ask for.

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Trendy, local wine bar. Great Italian hand carved hams, outstanding wine list and fun crowd.

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Very 'foody' but great fun! Energetic and lively. Very helpful with food selections. Gets very busy!

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Great place for a coffee and a light snack. Their fresh trapizzino is amazing. Staff is very friendly. I would definitely come back here.

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Favorite restaurant in Rome! Absolutely amazing food and great atmosphere. Was very crowded when we went but worth the wait

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Fantastic. Everything. We will come back tomorrow- our of the 4 days here in Rome , this is the best pick with no doubt.

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Ad Hoc

4.3(120 reviews)
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This was one of the upscale fine dining restaurants that we went to in Rome. As soon as I walked…read moreinto the restaurant, it had elegant decors with dim lighting and a quiet atmosphere with soft music playing in the background. We ordered sea bass fillet rolled in zucchini and honey mushrooms. Fish was tender, soft, and delicious with great seasoning. We also ordered Ravioli with white truffles and it was delicious as well. Ravioli tasted like it was freshly made and it tasted great with truffles. Lastly, we got tiramisu for dessert. This tiramisu was prepared by an artist. Just by looking at the dish, it was very pretty to look at. It was presented on a beautiful plate with thin chocolate cookie on top with sugar decoration and underneath was a creamy white tiramisu. I loved this dish because it was unique dessert with great sweet flavor and great presentation. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly with great attitude and they are attentive. I think they liked the look on my face every time they brought out the dishes because their presentation was great. Whoever was the Chef that night, I would give him or her an award. This restaurant was unique just like Rome. Highly recommended!

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Ad Hoc - Inside the restaurant; it's up the stairs

Inside the restaurant; it's up the stairs

Ad Hoc - Appetizer

Appetizer

Ad Hoc - One of the dining areas

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One of the dining areas

Pane e Salame

Pane e Salame

4.9(371 reviews)
1.8 kmCentro Storico

This place was so incredible, we went TWICE during our 3 day stay in Rome!…read more We had tried the other "super famous" Italian sandwich spot earlier in our trip and it did NOT deliver. Pane e Salame, however, was delicious!!!! On our first day in Rome, my husband and I decided to search for a lunch spot nearby (we were staying near the Trevi fountain), and I found this place had pretty good reviews. We got there about an hour after it opened and requested a seat outdoors. They have a tiny patio across from their entrance, but they fit quite a bit of people in it! We initially wanted to order two sandwiches to try more items, but I'm glad we just shared one - they were big and filling! We also had the small charcuterie board to share which was plenty of food for us both. We shared a bottle of rose, and all in all, we paid under $50 (usd) - what a steal! This was the perfect first meal in Rome. The food was incredibly fresh, the service was great, and the outdoor seating allowed us to experience the streets of Rome. 10/10 - would absolutely go back.

I love this place! My family and I got multiple sandwiches and shared them all. We got a big…read moreplatter of food that was big enough to feed 10 people! Our sandwiches were cut in half and one half was big enough to make the average person full. We got five sandwiches for only about €30! The place was not a tourist trap, but i have to say, the seats at the booth were uncomfortable to me, and the place was a bit small. Sorry i do not have photos. But overall, I would recommend to go here. Amo questo posto! Io e la mia famiglia abbiamo preso diversi panini e li abbiamo condivisi tutti. Abbiamo preso un grande piatto di cibo che era abbastanza grande da sfamare 10 persone! I nostri panini erano tagliati a metà e una metà era sufficiente per saziare una persona media. Abbiamo preso cinque panini per solo circa 30€! Il posto non era una trappola per turisti, ma devo dire che i sedili nel booth (il tavolo con divanetti) erano scomodi per me, e il locale era un po' piccolo. Scusate se non ho foto. Ma nel complesso, lo consiglierei di andarci.

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Pane e Salame - Small mixed ham board

Small mixed ham board

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Sorpasso - italian - Updated May 2026

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