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10 years ago
Best dinner in a very long time. Every dish is tasty and beautifully displayed! The environment is cozy and private, the waiter is very helpful and nice. Love it! read more
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Via Metauro 6B
00198 Rome
Italy
Pinciano
06 8554481
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http://www.driftroma.it
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Italian
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People searched for Italian 161 times last month within 15 miles of this business.
Really good pizza al taglio in the monti neighborhood near the colosseum. Prices are a bit high but…read morethe pizza is excellent
Saw this spot on one of the Food shows and it turned out it was just steps from our hotel in Monti…read more Stand-up, no frills and mostly pizza. Not busy but steady traffic around 9:45 on a Tuesday evening. A good amount of Roman square pizza options. We got a slice of just about everything that was available. Potato/sausage (stood out as we hadn't had this before), Zucchini Pesto was delicious, Ham and classic Margherita also didn't disappoint. Crust was light/airy and made for the perfect balance between crust and toppings. Beer and soft drinks were also available. Service was quick and friendly. If in the Monti district, make this stop for reasonably priced traditional pizza al trancio.
8/30/2024: Each slice is 3.50 Euro (This was two slices cut in half)
Zucchini Pesto, potato/Sausage, Ham
This is a popular pasta that they only 3 hours for lunch and 2.5 hours for dinner. This is our 1st…read moreday I'm Rome. Stopped by here after visiting Trevi Fountain. Super friendly staff with just less than 5 min Waite to get in. There are only a few tables (all taken), so we just shared the long table with other patrons. I had the the last portion of daily special (roasted rabbit) and my wife had Matriciana. The rabbit was delicious with no game meat taste. The pasta dish had a little bit too much of pecorino cheese.l, but the favorite was really good. The business was so good that people waiting outside to get in. The Tiramisu was delicious that I took a few bits from my bride. Such a great place to enjoy Italian food.
Came here beginning of December 2025 and had lunch. There was a wait to get a seat. Once you get a…read moreseat then you can order thru the counter and bring the food back to your seat. All self service, and there is no server. Ordered Carbonara and lasagna. They were alright. I had better experience elsewhere... This was more like fuzz from social media...
Daily Specials
Coniglio al Forno served over Broccoletti (with 2 ocs of fresh bread to dip on)
I'm from the Portland, Oregon foodie area. I'm serious about flavor. I also lived in Central…read moreAmerica for a couple years and left fearful of pig product but my husband convinced me to try this place. Our first trip to Rome was a gastric punishment. People served poor quality high priced food. We learned our lesson for this second trip and are using Yelp too. Thanks to Yelp and Pane & Vino, our first meal in Rome was fantastic!!!! All the sandwiches have this incredible and well seasoned juicy roast of pork except one which is the burger. Each sandwich has a different bread...red is colored with tomatoes from Mt Vesuvius. Black is colored with squid ink (don't worry there's zero squid flavor). Yellow is colored with Turmeric! My husband got the burger. It was absolutely delicious! I got the special...HELLO! Incredible and big so you can totally share it or take your time they don't push you out. There's alcoholic options along with sodas and waters to drink. The owner is wonderful! He refers to his restaurant as his house (so he'd never charge a fee for you to sit and eat there) and his menu items, creations, are his "children." He speaks 6 languages fluently so no worries if you don't speak Italian, he also speaks English, Spanish, French, and then 2 others that aren't Latin based. (He also speaks an additional 2 dialects not so fluently but hey, he's doing well in my book and very helpful to the 4 different couples and families that were in his tiny restaurant while we were there. Eat here afterwards before your Coliseum tour. Also, he's happy to give you suggestions for the area...he recommended a gem nearby of ST Clementine basilica to go check out some newly discovered ruins! It was incredible and we would have never known without him offering. We loved the food so much that we made it our last meal before leaving Rome as well!
A yummy thing happened on the way to the Colosseum …read more.. Pane & Vino is a tiny sandwich shop near il Colosseo that specializes in local porchetta (stuffed pork loin) and is run by the friendliest owner of all time. He gets to know every customer on a first name basis. I'd go back more to see him than to have a sandwich. Seriously, he's pretty awesome. The menu is simple and focused on sandwiches featuring their famous porchetta so we tried two recommendations from the peppy proprietor. While waiting, I got a miniature bottle of Chardonnay and my spouse sipped a Coke Zero. The Traiano Porchetta sandwich (12€ - 4 stars) is an original creation of the out-going owner with a mighty Mustard-flavored blend of Roast Pork, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Grilled Eggplant. I like mustard and, therefore, liked this specialty much more than my wife, but we ended up ignoring portions of the so-so bun. Pane & Vino Special Porchetta (12€ - 4 stars) was a huge sandwich with the sliced Roast Pork Porchetta plus Mozzarella Cheese, Grilled Eggplant, Grilled Peppers, Mushrooms, Lettuce, and Mayo on classic Italian Pane. It needed more mayonnaise or a sprinkle of balsamic and olive oil for my tastes, but there was no denying it was a hearty hero. There are lots of pane bread and sandwich shops in Rome, but there is only one -- Pane & Vino -- run by the most welcoming of owners ever. If I'm in the neighborhood again, I'll be sure to stop in for a casual chat and some yummy porchetta sandwiches on the way to the Colosseum.
Best lasagna I've ever had!…read more And if you're looking for a quick lunch spot - they got us in and out of there in 20 minutes. Looking forward to eating there again and trying more dishes!
Delicious Pasta in Rome! Yelp is not with a massive presence internationally, but this place was…read morefantastic. There are obviously some restaurants that are tourist traps in Rome, but the food is usually good. This restaurant was tasty and a great meal to have while in Rome!
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Amatriciana
Via dei Cappuccini
Stopped in for lunch after touring the Colosseum. Based on the ratings, we walked past the closer…read morerestaurants and opted for indoor seating to enjoy the AC. We ordered a Four Cheese Pizza to share and added a side of Bolognaise to dip it in. Personally I think it should be a standard menu item for us crazy Americans who need our meat sauces. The service was primo as was the food.
Honestly the best food we had in Rome. Service was nice as well. 10/10 ravioli. Veal cutlet with…read moremushrooms was also delicious! Chocolate cake was very decadent and tasty. Would recommend.
Potato Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil
Pros: -Excellent customer service; seated quickly no wait…read more-Friendly and very helpful servers who are readily available if you need anything else -Delicious food made with fresh ingredients -Juices are made fresh -Nicely decorated restaurant, low noise, and great lighting -Serves vegan and vegetarian items so pay attention to the menu and what you are ordering. Same applies for desserts as well (although majority are vegetarian). The menu does clearly identify these items as to not confuse the patron so no worries. Cons: -None, although I wish that apple dessert had a vegan option. It looked so good! Overall: -Highly recommend!
Came here because I was hungover and needed a bit of detoxing. I ordered the vegan zuppa fredda di…read moregazpacho and tomo got a juice called detox. The soup was pretty bomb and the juice was perfect. Brought me back to life and made me feel good all day. Nice people that work here too.
Zuppa fredda di gazpacho, vegan, pretty bomb.
The food is amazing. My brood of seven had several dishes (various pastas and salads), and even a…read morelasagna. No one was disappointed at all. Service was quick, friendly, and exactly what you'd expect from a little neighborhood spot in Roma where the locals eat. I'm also fairly certain the the child locked to his phone, munching on a plate of pasta was the chef's son (which earn a extra points for the family friendly vibe). Worth the walk.
Very delayed review from our trip in 2024 (pre-Yelp Elite days)...this was one of our favorite…read moremeals in Rome and conveniently walking distance from our Airbnb! We were tired from walking all day at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, so just wanted to take it easy with pizza, pasta, and wine for an early dinner. We got a bottle of sangiovese, the quatro formaggio pizza, and the rigatoni alla amatriciana. We especially loved the honey on the pizza, which paired perfectly with the wine. Service was friendly and the ambiance was relaxing at the outdoor tables. We were surrounded by fellow tourists, likely due to the early hour, but we didn't mind!
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Carbonara
When in Rome and you want authentic vegan Italian food, this is the spot! I came here on a hot week…read moreday afternoon, yet still opted to sit outside on their lovely patio. They were filming content inside and I wanted to take in the fresh air and people watch. I was thankful they offered fast and free WiFi, so I was able to scan their vast menu quickly. I felt overwhelmed (in a good way) with plenty of options and I asked the server for a recommendation on what to order. He was very helpful and friendly and told me to go with the Cacio e Pepe. I'm so glad I got this dish as it's everything I could have imagined! The pasta was very pillowy, fresh and handmade and the sauce was rich, creamy and cheesy. It did not taste vegan at all! It had just the right amount of pepper to be well seasoned and flavorful. I knew I had to get dessert and struggled in choosing what to order. I opted for the cannolo, as that sounded unique to me, and I have never had a vegan version of this! I was delighted at the texture of the cannolo and the crispness of the shell. The sweet ricotta filling was smooth and luscious and the chocolate sauce and chocolate chips really took it over the top. The presentation was gorgeous and I loved the extra cream and candied pieces. I highly recommend this restaurant when in Rome and I would definitely return on a future trip!
Rifugio Romano served the best vegan pizza I've ever eaten! Tbh, I haven't sampled too many other…read morevegan pies prior, however this one certainly beat them out, though they could also work on their technique and flavors a little more. Searching for a place to eat, this place caught my eye for its good reviews on Gmaps and optimistic take on Roman classics turned plant-based. On a Friday around 1pm, right after we sat down, the restaurant sudden filled up with additional customers to about three-quarters full. Approximately two dozen seats inside and another dozen street side tables outside. Inside it's got a mom and pop traditional restaurant feel--a handful of two and four tops, a drinks fridge/wine chiller, a small corner bar, with medium-toned wooden tables and chairs. We checked in with the staff inside and they gave us the option to sit in or outside, we chose outdoors. Menus are scanned via QR code and if I recall correctly they have mostly Italian with some English. We ordered: - seasonal artichoke and vegan bacon pizza €16: first of all, the scale isn't obvious from my photo--it was a 12 inch pizza, for an individual pie--HUGE! Glad I saw the table over receiving their pizza first so I didn't make the big mistake of ordering more than one. Flavor--the artichoke, cheese and crust were a great combo, and the plant-based cheese stood out as one of the most strikingly similar cheesy textures out there. The bacon was visually and texturally dissimilar to the real thing, it looked dry though wasn't, and it wasn't bad, but it wasn't bacon. At least they hit one out of two on this pizza. It was a satisfying pie. - ratatouille €6: which ended up being sautéed beans, peas and asparagus. If there is one thing I noticed eating at a few different Italian restaurants in Italy--they overcook their vegetables, and this was on trend, a tad over, though still edible. The flavor was good but needed to tone down the salt a notch. Food arrived in about 15 minutes, the pizza was hot and crisp at the crust. Staff was friendly and checked in once during the meal. Cash and card accepted. Bathroom available though I didn't use it to comment.
Outside seating
The food was very delicious. The price was also gwnuine. The staff were very courteous and jovial…read more Everyone loving Indian food must try once.
Not a bad spot for Indian food, pretty average flavour, nothing outstanding. I'm used to Punjabi…read morestyle which is more intensely spicy with heavier use of onion. Needed more achar, but it was removed once the appys were done. We ate most of the achar straight out of the dish for want of more spice and flavour. The food here is very middle of the road but will satisfy one's curry cravings. The channa with paneer (ceci curry) was good, the baingan bharta was missing depth and that lovely roasted flavour. The masala lassi was very plain, no real masala. A bit overpriced for what you get in my opinion. Not sure I'd come back, would probably try something else, though this spot looked to be the cleanest of those along this particular street. It was also the only one without leering be-capped creeps hanging outside the front door. Yeesh
Ceiling is completely covered by a parachute-like fabric. Have never seen anything quite like it
Jeera rice
Table set-up
Vega was a great surprise find that serves truly authentic vegetarian (and vegan) Indian food made…read morehome style, which I've really never found anywhere outside India. That alone makes it a great visit even if you're not veg! We are a picky family and rarely eat Indian food in restaurants because it's never authentic and rarely healthy - too much cream, oil and odd spices. And the kids loved the food too.
LOVED the food and the prices were better than anywhere else in the area. The service was amazing…read moreand the food was freshly made. LOVE that there were SO many vegan desserts!!!!!!! Our whole family was very pleased with the food.
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Hummus with vegetables, mixed fruit juice
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Amazing seafood. Do not go in with a preformed idea of what you want. Instead choose something…read moreappetizing and be prepared for fantastic creativity and flavor. Go in with zero expectations. Friendly staff, excellent menu.
It has very nice decorations inside the restaurant. The food presentation looks great and the food…read morewas flavorful. But the customer service really needs to be improved. We have to go up to the front three times to call the waiter for the English menu, place orders and water. :)
This is a very cute and cozy wine bar hidden in one of the many streets on the outskirts of Rome…read more We got a table inside and were the only couple inside, menus are only through QR codes. I have to say the service here was a bit slow but we were tucked away inside away from the main bar view so that's probably why. The prosciutto with fresh figs on a slice of bread was very good. Their cheese sampler was very basic but did the job. Overall this was a good date night with my wife and would come back here again for dinner and to try other things as well!
I've traveled enough to know that service in Rome operates differently than back home, and I…read moregenuinely make allowances for that. This was something else entirely. We had a reservation at 8pm and were seated promptly -- a good start. Then nothing. Twenty-five minutes passed without a single staff member approaching our table. We had to flag someone down, who initially brushed us off before eventually returning. Wine came quickly once ordered, but food didn't arrive until 9:45 -- over an hour after ordering. In that time, we watched two other couples leave without ever being spoken to, and a third ordered drinks, waited, and walked out. When our drinks ran dry, staff walked by multiple times without a glance. When we finally caught someone's attention, the response was a dismissive "yeah yeah, one second." That kind of attitude wears thin fast. The food was fine -- not bad, not memorable. Bruschetta, eggplant parmigiana, and white lasagna were all acceptable, but nothing came close to justifying the wait or compensating for the experience. The wine list is impressively extensive, though navigating hundreds of options via QR code in dim lighting is its own challenge -- a printed list would go a long way. Maybe we caught them on a bad night. Maybe they cater primarily to locals and tourists aren't a priority. Either way, Trastevere is full of excellent options where you'll feel welcome. I'd walk down the street before returning here.
This place was awesome. We found out about this restaurant when visiting Madrid and fell in love…read morewith the food and prices.These prices cannot be beat. The tapas were so good, loved the simplicity of ordering, the fresh ingredients and fresh bread.
Absolutely fabulous food and friendly, patient service with great wine selection. Email reservation…read morerequest was quick and effective. I would eat here every day if I could.
i absolutely loved our dinner here. perfect place to stop in for some wine & relax. the waiters are…read morevery friendly, especially patient with our terrible italian. felt very local & quiet. pierre, our waiter, was so kind, helpful, & fast. food was great & experience was 10/10!
We went 2 days in a row!!!! So AMAZING! The pasta is homemade. The weather was so hot that my…read moreboyfriend and I just shared, they split our order without us having to ask and without extra charge. Francesco is a BOSS! His girlfriend Mariaka also wonderful, she works at Cargo across the way also great for bevies and appies. All recommendations were well appreciated and enjoyed. My first Cacio E Peppe after dreaming about it for years, despite working in an Italian restaurant for a few years. My boyfriend's first Tiramisu and it was a pleasure and a riot to watch. The prices are super reasonable and the location is great. Very accommodating on all requests. When in Rome... GO HERE.
Delicious food, great wine & incredible service! We ate there during our first night and Rome and…read moreeven after eating at many other places during our 1-week stay in Italy we still remember this as one of our favorites!
Expensive but 10 stars. Some of the best I've had in 70 years. We each chose the 6 course chefs…read morechoice meal. Incredible. The flavors blend so well. I forgot pictures of the first appetizer and the filet mignon. It was $100 per person but delicious!
Amazing dinner, probably our favorite of our trip to Italy. Restaurant is located at the foot of…read morestairs, taxi dropped us on the street at the top. Had a good Italian experience with cranky staff on the phone because we had to change the reservation, so I knew it was probably going to be good food. Upon arrival we were greeted and sat quickly. Definitely a late arriving crowd. Wine here in as excellent, and you can try til you find the one you like. Our three cheese starter was good, least favorite was a Gouda like cheese and the other two were delicious creamy goat cheese and a blueberry bleu cheese. Our dishes were outstanding, we really enjoyed the pumpkin risotto (make sure you like gorgonzola) and the squid ink smoked salmon pasta. The highlight was dessert. We shared a whipped ricotta with gelato dish, an amazing combination of mild sweet and also savory notes. This was probably the best thing we ate in Italy. Definitely recommend this cute spot and make reservations in advance.
OMGGGGG, this is the mom and pop restaurant I've been craving for! I've been in Italy for 10 days…read moreand this was the first place I genuinely felt like I've had a true local restaurant experience. Tram Tram has multiple generations working here and I absolutely adored the entire staff. They are so friendly, kind and made sure your experience was excellent. There was a massive language barrier however my husband and I made it work lol. The more mature generations/staff members would watch you eat their food (and not in a creepy way) to make sure you were satisfied with their product. GOODNESS! Everything was delicious - my husband and I shared a salad plus the cacio e Pepe and the ingredients were fresh and divine. The pasta seems to be made in house as the texture is light and cooked al dente. The atmosphere here made me feel like I was a true local Italian enjoying a home cooked meal by my mom, aunt, grandma, great grandma and cousins. They took care of me and I felt the love! The way staff brought items out and then served it to you was a nice show as well. Everything here was spectacular and I am grateful my husband found this place for us.
Great place with a great price. The food was awesome and the host excellent! Highly recommend and…read morelove the atmosphere of sidewalk dining.
Great food, we love this place. Definitely reservations required…read more Dressy & ambiance is quiet yet fabulous
Very authentic feeling. Great food and drink, and seemingly filled with locals. Highly recommend…read morefor those who enjoy seafood.
The best place we went to was on our last night in Rome. The service, the food and the atmosphere…read morewere perfection. We will tell everyone to come here any time they're in Rome
You wouldn't think that in the heart of the busiest part of Trastevere you could have such a…read morequality restaurant, but this is it! Small place, simple, clean decor, friendly staff, helpful, but not overbearing. The food was absolutely delicious. I managed to try two appetisers and two mains, all fish based with a combination of flavours that was unusual, but not daring, resulting in harmonious mixes. Tiramisu was served "unstructured", nice idea, but maybe not the best result for the palate. Just to be picky, really.
No one in this restaurant spoke english but us, and I loved that. The menu comes to you on a chalk…read moreboard brought to the table. House white wine of course! Pasta and veggies and meatballs OH MY! Everything was really good, and we were able to observe lots of italians in their natural habitat! I had a pumpkin ravioli that was outstanding with its butter and sage sauce. Service was slow and laid back in a way that made us want to linger over all our yummy courses.
Good food and good service. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and really enjoyed the desserts…read more A very charming Italian restaurant. Despite them being super crowded, we never felt pressured to hurry so they could turn our table. We came have stayed all night. very popular with the locals. The night we went it was very busy, which I bet it is all the time. Best to have a reserved. We had a reservation for 7:00, which is when they opened. It was nice and quiet for the first half-hour or so until all the locals started pouring in. By the time we left, it was quite noisy inside.