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.

Amazing food, maybe the best hamburger in Trastevere!!! The…read moremeat skewers are really tasty and perfect for a snack during the afternoon or during the night (i got it at 2.15). The jacket potatoes carbonara is really lovely! Not missed that!

From the owner: Il primo Street-Food di qualità a Roma specializzato in Arrosticini, polpette & patate al…read morecartoccio! Specialità di carni italiane locali, altamente selezionate! Arrosticini, polpette & patate al cartoccio, tutte fatte a mano con cura dai nostri Chef, con diverse tipologie di carne: pecora, manzo, maiale & pancetta, pesce e verdure; salse, creme, nuggets ai cereali, hamburger, veg-burger, patate al forno e fritte e... tanto altro ancora! Non manca un amplia selezione di Vini Rossi & Bianchi nonchè Birre artigianali, industriali e soft drink!

On the outskirts of Rome, Cafe Ennio is located in a small strip mall with a few different…read morebusinesses. I dined her a few times for lunch since it is so convenient from my company's Italy headquarters. I loved everything about Ennio. They have tons of fresh food and everything moves so quickly. You line up, like elementary school cafeteria style and walk up to the counter where they ask you what you want. You can pick from many different things inside the display counter: sandwiches, pizza, appetizers, salads, snacks, wraps. Or you can pick some of their hot foods like their homemade ravioli, risotto, and spaghetti. Many people come here and even grab a coffee (espresso shot) at the counter while grabbing a quick danish. Service is really quick and they clean up tables very quickly so that other people can sit down. Also, for the people at the counter, you can actually pay after you have your coffee and snack. For others who want to sit down and dine, you get your food, then pay at the counter, and take your food to any open table. Solid food, great vibe for a pretty busy cafe. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here since its located pretty far from center city Rome, but if you're ever in the area and are looking for food, this is a solid choice.

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.......

We went here for brunch to start our day in Trastevere. The people here are really friendly and…read morehelpful. They also can speak some English if you don't speak much Italian. We all ordered something different. I ordered an avocado toast and a caffè latte. The avocado toast was very flavorful from the bread as well as the avocado spread! The caffè latte was good too like most places in Italy where I have had coffee. The restaurant itself if comfortable with some cool artwork on the walls. This is a great place to try if you're in Trastevere however, there's so many good places to try here too it would be hard to choose where to go!

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.

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

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

Only place we went to twice while in Rome for a week. Best burger I've ever had. That place is…read moreranked in the top 25 in Europe for burgers and only ranked one in Italy. We never thought we would go eat burgers while in Italy but it was one of the best meals we ate

Service was professional and quick. He made sure our order was correct and delivered a delicious…read morecheese burger. The pommes sticks (French fries) were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfection. The inside atmosphere was jazzy and intimate but still a laid back burger joint. Loved it.