Make reservations. We got here exactly at 7:30 when they opened and got the only table that wasn't…read morereserved for reservations. The food here isn't typical italian fare. I got the truffled pasta which was so fragrant and unbelievably rich in flavor! My husband got the chocolate boar. Weird at first bite but the blend of meat and chocolate really worked! Not everyone is going to enjoy the dishes here since they use very powerful spices (saffron, truffles, etc) but we really had a great time here. The atmosphere is cozy, dark, and modern and the wine was delicious.

Lunch is prix-fixe at €13. It included a glass of red/white wine and a bottle of mineral water…read more Complimentary bread. Excellent value. Cute space and friendly English-speaking staff. Would go here again. amuse bouche of goat cheese and jam - 5 stars. Delightful & delicious. pumpkin soup - 4 stars. Light and not sweet nor salty gnocchi with parmesan - 4 stars stuffed eggplant - 4.5 stars

We came here at the recommendation of a local, so we knew we were in for a treat but we were still…read moreblown away. The owners were so nice and the food was spectular! An authentic gem you wouldn't expect to find hidden just around the corner from Piazza Navona.

tl;dr excellent traditional Roman cuisine meets exceptional service, so you are sure to feel right…read moreat home in this family-run trattoria The Roman pasta scene is dominated by four quintessential pasta dishes -- Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Gricia -- and each is served at any of the countless trattorias around Rome. While plenty of these places are unabashed tourist traps, others are true diamonds in the rough. Finding the gems can be challenging -- so I was relieved that our host in Rome invited us to one of his favorite family-run spots: La Pace del Palato. Just blocks from the Piazza Navona, La Pace makes its home on a slightly sleepy side street. Inside, cool bright colors pop out directly from the walls. Plaster meets exposed brick in a wavy pattern across the walls, themselves only decorated with shelves of wine. Metal stars hang down from the high ceilings. Muted jet-black chairs are pressed up to the lightwood tables, each decorated with a dumbbell-shaped lamp. Just days in advance, I secured a reservation for weekend dinner. The proprietor Renato didn't speak any English, but he was fluent in hospitality. As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel at home, and the staff joked with us like family throughout the meal. Our meal kicked off with two complimentary antipasti: a flavor-packed, Aperol spritz-inspired amuse bouche and a smoky roasted eggplant salad. After that, our group gravitated toward the "Roman Tradition" selection of the menu: classic Roman pastas. My favorite was the excellent Mezzemaniche alla Carbonara. Despite the deep yellow sauce, the flavor was rich and peppery rather than egg-dominated. I also loved the Rigatoni alla Amatriciana for its particularly tomato-forward sauce and plentiful pork. But don't sleep on the generously-sauced Ravioli (prosciutto, ricotta, and thinly-sliced proscitto) or the melt-in-your-mouth Stringozzi alla Gricia (cacio e pepe enhanced by guanciale). Across all of the pastas, my only criticism was that the pork could have been more consistently crispy; otherwise, the textures and flavors were excellent. We completed our meal with a tiramisu -- it is a testament to La Pace that we downed the dessert despite our already-full bellies. Our bill worked out to just over $100 -- on par with some of our least memorable meals in Paris. La Pace del Palato literally translates to "the peace of the palate", and the name couldn't be more apt. This was our final restaurant on a whirlwind trip through Italy, and everything about this meal satisfied. For Roman classics done right, look no further than Renato's humble cucina.

A very classy and rewarding dining experience! The ambience is lovely: white tablecloths, tables…read morespaced very comfortably apart to allow for intimate conversation without feeling totally isolated; wait staff discreet and very attentive; and the food is fabulous! Wine selections are very deep, almost all Italian (Sangiovese we had was superb). My 3rd time here (3rd time in Rome), and if I lived in Rome I would be a frequent and regular patron. Signora Tina presides with warmth, and obviously demands--and gets--5 star performances from the entire staff. A "MUST" experience!

This place is really good. It is upper scale than most places we have been to on the tour, great…read moreambiance, excellent food. The server recommended us wine that we fell in love with, every dish we tried was amazing. All staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely go back.

Long day of walking tours. Saw the ratings on this restaurant and said, "gotta try it" Well there…read moreare NOT enough amazing words to describe this place; from the owner, the view, the fooookd. All the BESt. The carbinarra for 2 was brilliant. I had the Linguine Aophia Lorren and I wanted to pick the plate. Everyone raved over their meals. It is a MUST experience while in Rome.

THE place for carbonara! Don't miss the fried Zucchini flower. The sleeper option, the balsamic…read morevinegar Alfredo fettuccine! Charming view of back of the Forum. May have been our favorite of the trip.

This felt like the only local restaurant in the area, so automatically gets a good ranking for…read morethat. There wasn't a fellow american in sight so that felt like a good sign! I got the carbonara and it was very good, but the prices here are steep and I'm not sure it's quite worth the money. It was a good meal but not exceptional. Definitely worth escaping the chaos of the nearby tourists though!

During my trip to Italy, I only had a short time in Rome - about 36 hours. So, we squeezed in as…read moremuch as we could during the short time including a golf cart tour so we could hit all the hotspots. At the end of the tour, our guide dropped us off for lunch and provided this spot as a suggestion. (The one tip we heard repeatedly from locals while in Italy - avoid any restaurant that had pictures outside of their food or had alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs or chicken parmigiana on the menu.) So, she kindly dropped us off here - at this little spot just off the beaten path. We arrived at lunch time, but were lucky to secure a table outside (dining al fresco in Italy is just a must whenever possible). That said - we just had a light lunch as we had big dinner plans that evening. So, I had only a glass of rose wine and one dish - cacio e pepe. But, here's the thing - I am still thinking about that one bowl of pasta now - more than a month later. It was that good. It's such a simple dish - pasta, cheese, pepper. And yet - so much deliciousness. I've tried to recreate at home, but to no success. I will keep trying. But, the long story short, if you are in Rome, stray off the beaten path - go here and have the cacio e pepe. Honestly - I bet all their dishes are amazing. If I get back to Rome - I will seek this place out to test my theory!

Ottimo ambiente, per nulla rumoroso. Cucina con Sapori raffinati e ben bilanciati. Porzioni…read morecorrette.

I just moved to the neighborhood and this was the first restaurant I tried. I arrived just before…read more8pm and there was no one around. There were plenty of awards listed on the door and the prices seemed reasonable so I felt like I was avoiding a tourist trap. However, given that I look Asian, I stood out like a sore thumb as I was surrounded by Italians, some speaking English but most speaking Italian. My waiter was great; however the other waiters seemed to be laughing that I was sitting alone for dinner, which maybe is a faux puax in Italy, and does not account for business persons traveling alone. When asked for recommendations on dessert, they stated the tiramisu, which was very good. Next time, I will try something else. They did try to push some alcohol on me as "authentic" so I don't think they realized that I was not looking for tourist stuff, but just good stuff. They didn't speak English that well so when I asked for leftovers to be packed up, they did not. My waiter promptly took care of that and asked packed up the delicious bread. I don't think having the boss around helped their nerves. But as for the actual food, it was quite food and reasonably priced. The octopus salad was quite good, with the fresh octopus cooked nicely--not chewy at all. I could have just eaten that because the portion sizes were so large but had already ordered the fish pasta so that was really good--pasta al dente with fresh fish, tomatoeS and olives!

In the Monti neighborhood, a charming walk from our hotel brought us to Taverna Urbana…read more The food in Rome is all pretty fantastic, and Taverna Urbana is right up there. It's a small place on a neighborhood street. Not a lot of traffic. We ate outside. At first there were water misters going to cool folks off. Then when it got later , they turned off not sure why. Servers were all nice & helpful. Spoke English. Bread was served in a small paper bag. My husband had the ravioli with tomatoes which was very good. I had cacio e Pepe but opted not to have the table side creation (4 euro more) , though we did see someone else having that. Dessert - best dessert ever! Torta Della Nonna - flaky shortbread crust, lemon curd, almonds/hazelnuts. Raspberry sauce.

For whatever reason I'm thinking of Anton Ego's monologue from "Ratatouille" and his review of…read moreeating Remy's dish. The review reflects on the nature of criticism: Ego muses that the harshest criticism can be entertaining, but ultimately worthless compared to the act of creation itself. This applies to the meal I just finished. I seem to have eaten endless versions of typical Roman trattoria, osteria etc. whilst in Rome but nothing like the meal I had at Taverna Urbana. The Caccio e pepe is prepared at table side and was excellent. Overall the service was excellent and the price reasonable.

Hidden Gem!!! Came…read morehere beginning of December 2026 and I had the impression the restaurant was run by the owner, the chef, and a waitress. Even tho it was short handed, the service was amazing and the food as well. The owner was quite charismatic, energetic, and helpful with suggestions. No reservation was needed to dine in here We ordered Salame Lucano, Cauzuni, Orecchitelle, and Baccala del giorno. They were all amazing, tasteful, delicious and fresh. The decor and ambiance was amazing and noise level was low. Quite enjoyable place for dinner. Definitely worth coming and an amazing place to come for dinner. Will definitely come back here when in Rome : )

This meal was one for the ages. I seriously think this was the culinary high point of my life - 3.5…read morehours, 14 courses with 6 Italian red wines, champagne and 2 digestifs. We chose the "whims of the chef" menu. Decadent beyond words but what an amazing experience! I can't say enough good things. They just kept bringing food. What a lovely lovely memory for first time visitors to Rome. The restaurant is warm, welcoming and cozy. Thank you!