Being close to the Vatican Museums and tone of some of the reviews tourist trap moniker. Contrary, we experienced a delightful lunch with tentative service and good food. Perfect for followup to the museums. read more

The food was excellent and our waiter Eligio was super attentive! We highly recommend this place when visiting Rome!

Can't believe I fell into the tourist trap and graced this restaurant with my business. Rude af workers all around (except for one nice old man who gave us the wifi.. bless his soul). We wanted to sit indoors for the AC bc it was hot af outside and the lady at the front was like we're full, no more space indoors. So we left and decided to go somewhere else. We stupidly made the mistake to come back and the woman scoffed at us and was like "oh you're back!" when we asked about indoor seating again, she made a comment about a huge reservation that was supposedly going to fill up all the tables and asked us why we didn't want to sit outside. I couldn't tell if she wanted us to help fill the space outside to make it look busier???? But eventually she huffed and ushered us to a table inside in the middle of the room. and surprise: there was no big reservation group that ever came and a lot of those tables remained empty. Zero suggestions or comments on our food choices - for the lobster pasta I was imagining a pasta with lobster bisque soup type sauce over it...... NOT an actual half piece of lobster that we had to work for. While the noodles were plentiful it lowkey reminds me of the noodles in a chow mein. I guess the ravioli was sorta good but I can't believe there were only two pieces?? Expensive af and just not worth the price OR the service tbh. At least the aperol spritzes were good. Stay away from this tourist trap if you can and just go somewhere else honestly read more

Taverna Lino - Raviolini al tartufo, tonnarelli all'astice - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This restaurant was a short walk from the Vatican, so after a long tour and seeing the greatest work of art by a single human we needed decent sustenance that was semi close and Taverna Lino fit the bill. We got a nice table outside and the service was fairly good as the manager or owner stood close by and was managing the other waiters as he needed for all the tables around us. The only thing we waited for (which didn't make sense) was the bill. For lunch I decided to depart from pasta and went with one of their Pinsas (a less gluten filled pizza), as a white pizza sounded good. I got the potato and sausage and it was really quite good. The potato's could have been a little smaller but that's really my only note. If you make it to the Vatican and find yourself in need of some food as soon as you leave, this is a solid option. read more

Taverna Lino - Patata e salsiccia pinsa - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Let's be clear : this is a tourist restaurant serving tourist quality food to tourists. Don't actually come here for the restaurant. But if you are just hungry after leaving the Vatican Museums, this is a decent enough value option. The pizzas are very small, but taste good, and they aren't expensive. Having tried some dessert too, I wouldn't trust their regular dishes too far ;) but again, for a tourist place, it works. read more

Food was deliziosa. Ecicilo (I hope I spelled it correctly) was very pleasant and accommodating. The food and ambiance was nice. Cant complain if I come back to Rome will eat here again. read more

We stopped here before visiting the Vatican, looking for a quick bite. The pizza was incredible -- perfectly thin, crispy crust with fresh, flavorful toppings. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and my husband thought it was the best pizza he had ever had. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, with everyone enjoying their meals. The staff was friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. Service was quick, and the prices were very reasonable. Hands down, this spot is a must-try for pizza near the Vatican. We'll definitely be coming back next time we're in Rome! read more

We walked easy path. Very enjoyable meal with wine and appetizers- best part is not only meal but friendly staff read more

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Disappointment. Nice ambiance. Poor service. Not a good Italian restaurant in Rome. Two blocks from entrance to Vatican. The lamb chops had no taste. Che Ken dish was a slab of checkin breast without seasoning. Raviolis we're salty. read more

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One of the worst caesar salads I have ever had. Service was only good because they were trying to upsell us on everything. Location and ambiance is good as being by the Vatican and on a shaded patio but definitely a tourist trap. read more

Stopped in for lunch since we noticed several non tourists eating here so that's always a good sign. Got a liter of wine for $11....nice. Started with Roman Artichoke. It was good but it needed some flavoring so I added a little salt. Next we ordered fettuccine with mushrooms and Amartrichana, both were very good. As we were paying for the bill we were their first chip card users so the manager had to show our waitress how to use the machine. Since we had to wait 2 minutes for that the manager brought out 2 glasses of lemoncello for us. We were never rushed and we sat outside and enjoyed our whole experience. read more

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This place was recommended to us as an optional "on your own" lunch stop for our tour group members. It was a good local flavor stop, and they provided a very adequate 3-course lunch (pasta, salad, dessert) for 11 euro pp. It was also very convenient to Vatican City being a just a city block away. They served the salad after the pasta, and I heard later that this was not uncommon in Italy, but I guess no one dares to that back in the states! read more

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The worst experience in Rome. Food is not good, the chef and the staff over charged and bullied me. It was a terrible experience I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Total tourist trap! Our pasta was inedible--in Rome??? read more

We decided to give this place a try yesterday. The food and the service were certainly well beyond what I expected based upon the current Yelp score. The buffalo mozzarella was excellent as were the pastas. Particular, the Amitriciana pasta was excellent. Definitely worth it. read more

Great Service and delicious food. I would come back here again. Great menu for whatever you're craving. GRACI

It was our last day in Rome, and we finally found the jewel of a neighborhood quaint place to have a quiet meal. The best dessert and meal in town. Service was phenomenal fenomenal!! The pollo alla Diavola was tender and perfectly cooked, licking good. The service was stupendous, Eligio was fantostico, we will definitely come back! read more

BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE. This place is the epitome of a tourist trap. Barely mediocre food and horrible service. Only stopped because we were starving and just left a lengthy tour of the Vatican. Everything took long. An Italian couple sat next to us a good 10 minutes after we sat. Their pasta came out a good 20 minutes before we got a CAPRESE! Adding insult to injury we asked for our "handwritten" check at least 4 times and only got it when I got up and made a stink about being in a rush to be somewhere. To top it all off they charged us 2.50 euro for a small basket of their terrible bread. Do yourself, you stomach, and your wallet a favor. STAY AWAY. read more

Taverna Lino - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Bad at best.. Guy at the vatican museum exit just came up to us and handed a brochure, telling us we would get two servings for 9.50€, when we got there, turns out he lied. Had to pay the full price. The waiter was ok, despite 15% MANDATORY tip. But food was truly unbearable, salad had a tiny portion and looked like it had been kept under the counter for an year, didn't taste any better either. Pizza was more or less ok, but had tons of tomato sauce on top for some reason (it was margareta). After ordering pasta with cheese, we were met with absolute defication of a food, plate was just macaroni with 6, exactly 6 pieces of what could only described as cow/pig fat? Cant really tell the difference. I guess it was pretty obvious that it was a tourist trap from the moment a guy witha brochure came running at us but for everyone still unsure, I will say this again, DO NOT GO THERE read more

This place is beautiful inside and out but needs to be merrier and the wait staff needs to show their Italian spirit. The pizza is not the best I have tasted here in Rome but it is still good. They lasagna is delicious. Ossubucco is absolutely stunning. There salad did not come with any dressing but not too worry since there is a bottle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar that can be used. The bread basket was so so with a very hard crusted bread. Overall, I would give it a 4 start but probably won't be back because there are just too many taverna to go try. read more

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Not a good place to go. The food was not good and we got charged 15% service fee and when I asked about it, they showed me the menu. At the bottom of one page, it did say 15% charge. Still this was a total surprise. The pasta was over cooked which is a sin in Italy. Seafood was not fresh. The meat was not seasoned properly. Overall it was a very disappointing experience. I'm sure they get a lot of business simply because it's so near the Vatican. read more

The prices were reasonable but the portions were small even for European standards. The service was not so good as we ordered four pasta dishes and two came out together then after 5 minutes the third dish came out and finally after 5 more minutes the last dish came out but by that time we were already finished with the first two dishes. Like I said the portions were small so we decided to order a Margherita pizza as we saw someone else order a pizza and it looked very good but sad to say our pizza was not so good. The bottom wasn't cooked at all. Overall this place was way below average as it's either a tourist trap or we caught them on a bad day. read more

Went here for dinner.. I can the cacheo de Pepe... which is noodles, cheese, and pepper. It was much better than the one I had in Pisa. It's a Rome signature dish, so I'm glad I tried it again. My boyfriend and I ate for about 39 euros. He had the margarita pizza, and a beer. I had a small pitcher of wine. They give you more wine for your buck at this place. The food was delish, and I feel like it was priced accordingly. We also got an additional pizza to go. So 2 pizzas, pasta, wine, and a large beer.. it was all very fast, can't beat the price. Check it out if you're in the area! Also, they speak and understand just the right amount of English to get by :) so no worries there! read more

15 PERCENT MANDATORY TIP! While I'm a very good tipper, I resent any place that tricks one into being forced to tip. When I rec'd my bill, the server HANDWROTE 15 PERCENT for "servicio." When I questioned the charge, she lied to me and said it was a tax. When I called bullsh*t, the manager pointed to an entry in small letters at the bottom of the menu. Food was mediocre and service was AT BEST worthy of a 5 percent tip (hardly saw them). Don't waste your money in places that tell you how much to tip--I learned the hard way! read more

They were actually one of the few establishments that did not bombard us after leaving the Vatican. Maybe it is because I'm American, but my husband and I thought our meal was good. Their desserts were pretty tasty. read more

food was ok , service was poor at best, paper bill not professional ,craft of table wine 10 euros rip off . so many others places stay away

Guy with the brochure hit us up as we exited our Vatican tour. Good was mediocre at best. I finished my lunch before my daughters simple pasta came out. Waitress seemed irritated that I asked about when my daughter would get her food. On the upside, it's close to the Vatican exit and by in large they were nice. read more

Great food. Great service. Had dinner there one night. Really enjoyed the cannelloni!!

This place is not suitable for tourists they are trying to rip you off. Food is average nothing special and you will get only paper bill and after charging a regular charge they try to convince you that you were supposed to pay 30. 60 instead 30 so they ll take some tip if you don't tip them because you don't like their careless service. Well I would not come back. read more