This place is simple and perfect. It's a small restaurant that seats about 20 people family style. They recite the days menu to you and offer red or White House wine. Both our food and our wine were excellent, and the cozy room sitting at tables with strangers from around the world felt intimate. I would definitely recommend for a more authentic feeling dining experience. read more

Words can't express what an utterly phenomenal restaurant this is. It was so good that we went back twice. Heck, we would have gone back more than twice, but it wasn't open when we tried. We stumbled on this little hole in the wall after there was an insane wait (for a higher ranked restaurant on Yelp) down the street. We ended up getting to that higher ranked place later in the week, but it was utter garbage compared to the perfection at Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada. The decor is so perfect, exactly what you'd imagine a little family owned spot in Italy with a grandma cooking in the back would look like. Lots of momentos on the walls, dim lights, dark wood. I'd say it's romantic, but not just in the hot date sense (this would be a great date spot), but in the way that an old leatherbound book can be romantic. The waitress was phenomenal. While she leads by telling you her English isn't great, she communicated just fine. The waitress was super friendly and helpful in every way. She recites the night's menu to you, which is how you know the food is going to be amazing-- when the menu can change on the whim of what's fresh and what the chef feels like cooking, it's always better than a preset situation. Anyway, the waitress is so good that on our last night, we left her a 50 Euro tip on our way out the door (our bill was less than half that)-- she truly made our trip to Rome something special. We had all kinds of things from here, but they were all amazing. I had the stuffed balsamic chicken breast and it was BEYOND flavorful. The eggplant Parmesan was out of this world. We had a few other entrees over the course of our visit and every single one was great. Seriously, you simply can't go wrong here. Finally, at the end of your meal, they bring you some cookies and wine. Perhaps I'm just an American savage (perhaps?), but she instructed us to dip the cookies in the wine. Holy cow! Amazing. Seriously, blew my little American mind. Anyway, ignore the other places with long waits and pop into this place. It will hands down be the single best meal you will eat while in Rome. I seriously want to go back to Rome just so I can eat here some more. PS: Did I mention everything was so cheap? Because it is. read more

This restaurant is closed.. should be removed from Yelp. And now Yelp wants me to write a longer review because the tip about the restaurant being closed wasn't enough. So here's a lot of unnecessary crap about nothing. Bottom line is, the restaurant doesn't exist. Thank you and goodbye. read more

Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada (A&A) is the definition of a mom and pop shop. We went for lunch and there were literally 2 people working: our server, who spoke Italian/Spanish/English (possibly more!), and a lady working in the kitchen that can only feasibly fit 2 people MAX. A&A is small, cozy, and intimate. Really a great atmosphere to dine. The nice server recites everything the kitchen is making that day - keep in mind, no prices are listed off, so you kind of just go with it and order whatever you want to eat. No problem; I'm on vacation! Splurging is my game! Thus, my family pretty much ordered everything our server listed off, barring a couple of meat courses. 2 first courses, 4 second courses, and 3 side veggies. The pastas (carbonara, amatriciana) were pretty good - I think my family contended this was the best carbonara we had in Rome. For some reason we ordered 2 each of the stuffed chicken and cod, but both were really good, especially the chicken - the sauce, the stuffing, the chicken - woo that was a good dish. The broccolini, eggplant, and zucchini are pretty much what you'd expect for a veggie dish (especially in Rome) - nothing particularly special, but they were fine to complement our meal. At the end, we also received cookies on the house, which are supposed to be dipped in wine, but we didn't order wine...oops. The server did offer to get us some wine, though, but we declined. Even without the wine, the cookies were great! The name escapes me, but they're donut-shaped and similar to biscotti in terms of texture. So remember how no prices are listed off? We also had water with our meal (seemingly unlimited, by the way), and the total price of the meal for everything was... €64. I'm pretty sure the wine for cookies would have been complementary, too, but feeding 4 people for under €20 each? And being satisfied and not feel like you're starving yourself? Really cannot beat the value for what you get at A&A. read more

Oh my goodness do not pass this place by when you are in Rome! It's a bit hard to find, especially when their door is open. There was a sign I happened to see, hand written, which said Alfredo e Ada. We sat right down in this unique place. Immediately we were brought water (this is a big deal in Italy - most places you pay for still water, but here it was free). We ordered the house wine which they had on tap. Very good. This place has a set menu, so don't expect to go in and be given a menu. They tell you the menu, and you choose on the fly. If you aren't good at decisions let me make one for you! The lasagna was to die for. Definitely get it. I wish I could have it right now. To finish it off we were given a dessert, some sort of shortcake cookie, which is to be dipped in wine. Luckily we had ordered wine with dinner. When in Rome, right? Staff is super friendly and the guy who owns the place was working. The restaurant has been passed down three generations. I even heard him say the wood on the walls of the place were in their original restaurant from 3 generations ago. Such a great atmosphere off of a small road. Don't miss this place, it's a must. read more

Beautiful restaurant with wonderful outdoor seating. The string lights and tents create a romantic ambiance that would be perfect for a date night. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, the caprese salad, and the Caesar salad. The eggplant dish was my highlight, perhaps because of its elegance and simplicity. It had grilled slices with tomato sauce, olive oil, and mozzarella - absolutely delicious. The caprese salad was good, but nothing special. I did not enjoy the Caesar salad, and I would recommend going with a lighter pasta instead if you are feeling health conscious. The penne arrabiata had high reviews from my friends. Overall we enjoyed dining here! read more

Definitely a hidden gem! We went to this restaurant after being recommended by a friend; he said it was the best food he had in all of his travels through Italy. Upon arriving (after walking past the entrance a thousand times lol) we were seated next to another couple (seating is a little tight) and provided with some waters. This resto has tons of history - lots of pictures with the owner, Ada cooking for patrons, amongst other memories. I had the carbonara and my husband had a lemon glazed chicken something; both were melt-in-your-mouth DELICIOUS. Not heavy, light on the tongue and burst in your mouth flavourful. As a side note, we showed our waitress a picture of our friend with Ada (they're related by marriage) and she was so delighted! It turns out our waitress was Ada's granddaughter :) She was so ecstatic, she took a picture with us as well, haha. Go to Ada's if you want a home cooked meal from a family who knows how to do Italian food RIGHT. read more

Small place with around 8 tables. Meat lasagna and oxtail were quite good. Artichoke lasagna was waaaay too cheesy. And the stuffed chicken breast although had good flavor with nice balsamic glaze was very little chicken and a lot of breaded filling. read more

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This restaurant was an incredible find! The food was full of flavor and was presented well. The waitress was very prompt and welcoming to our group of four. We honestly felt like we were eating in someone's home as the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We each ordered a different entree and all four were delicious. We will definitely visit this lovely restaurant again! read more

Do not miss this restaurant. Though we came in a few minutes after they began cleaning up the restaurant, the owner was gracious enough to let me and a friend eat a very late dinner. Like the other reviews said, they have a pre-set menu from which to choose. The waitress listed off all of our options and took down the dishes that we chose. I got a peppery meat stew with potatoes and my friend got the balsamic chicken. We also ordered a house wine. The stew was perfect paired with the crusty bread that they give. The balsamic chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. Afterwards, they brought out a plate of cookies and some amarao liqueur as a digestif to go with the cookies. It was, without a doubt, one of the best meals that we had during our trip. Unpretentious Italian food served by incredible servers who offered their suggestions. I couldn't recommend this place more. read more

I have to admit that the food is not perfect BUT it is definitely among the best if you want to pay less than 50 euros per person for a taste of traditional italian food. It costs us 30 euros for a lunch for two. There is normally a line for diner in summer season, expect to wait for 15-30min if you arrive late. I would recommend the pasta and the oxtail, very delicious. read more

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Super authentic Roman cooking place, it was absolutely booming when we arrived. The place opens for supper at 7pm, and instantly fills up. This restaurant embraces the idea that people should eat their meals together and share a conversation, regardless of whether or not they know each other, so you will be seated with others if your party is small or can't take up an entire table. Frankly, I thought this was a plus. There is only one waitress/hostess/front end person, and she does everything. From taking orders, to busing tables, to delivering the food to the tables. She is extremely efficient and I can't say the "lack" of staff made anything harder to get or that we lacked attention. She also seems to speak at least 3, I heard her speak Spanish, Italian, and English. The food was a great many Roman favorites, from Tripa to Carbonara, with various other delicacies thrown in for good measure like sausages with spicy spinach to cod in a sweet tomato sauce. Everything was fantastic! I highly recommend this place, don't be intimidated by the wait, it's worth it. read more

Small but delicious portions! The artichoke lasagna was a perfectly balanced pasta - creamy but not too rich, with the perfect amount of cheese. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, with a nice fluffy filling. To top it off, the waitress proffered six complimentary buttery white wine biscuits that were meant to be dipped in red wine. Delicious! read more

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This place was nice. Food was average and service was good. There was no menu so everything was from the waitresses' mouth. We don't even know the prices but we just went along with it. Even the bill was written out on the table. Just a total number of how much was due. Very authentic and nice. I enjoyed the artichokes a lot but very lemony. The carbonara was ok and the spinach needed salt. The rest of the meal was average. They don't take cards which makes sense but overall I like this place and would come back again just to eat the artichoke. read more

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Chance upon this joint after a long day at the Vatican. They were closing in half an hour when we got there but was happy to serve us what they have on the menu. At 3 pm, wet and hungry, we ordered the carbonara. We were served water, 2 biscuits and a little white wine at the end of the meal. All for €15 for 2. Best meal we ever had in Rome. Simple and delizioso. read more

Somehow, this restaurant stood out to me while we were in Rome. It's a small, intimate restaurant (expect to perhaps share a table with others) and the service we received was great. We were given wine when we were waiting outside for an opening) and the value of the food was great. We ordered the zucchini lasagna, carbonara and eggplant side dish with half a liter of wine for 22 euros. You really can't beat the price! read more

Phenomenal food, friendly, generous service, and great little atmosphere. Veal and potato dish was delicious like my Sicilian grandfather's home cooking as was the stuffed zucchini in a red sauce. Bread was very tasty. Free water And cookies to dip in wine were perfect end to our meal. Received free wine while waiting for a table late at night near closing. Couldn't have found a better place for dinner with my wife during our first night in Rome. read more

Lovely small place with a super nice staff and delicious food. Portions are pretty small but very good, so don't be afraid to order one or two main courses or share different portions with a friend or a group. Or take some of the delicious side dishes for appetizers! WHEN IN ROME COME HERE!! read more

Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada - Pasta carbonara was delicious but the artichoke lasagna was to die for!! And the ox tail! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This was the single best restaurant I ate at in my time studying abroad in Italy. The meal I had here was the most authentic Roman food I had while staying there. This restaurant only holds about 20-25 people at a time and there is only one waitress who recites the menu to you when you are seated. I went to this restaurant a few times in my four months and every time I left, I always knew I would be back. The different asparagus lasagna and artichoke lasagna were two of the best times on the menu. They tasted so fresh and were unlike anything else I've eaten in my life. The eggplant parmesan they served here was incredible as well. The house wine they served was as good as any other and they have a small selection of other wines but I've never seen anyone else order them. Everything was super affordable here a dinner for 3 was around 50 dollars including bread, water and wine. The portions here are large, considering the price point, however I would consider ordering an extra entrée just to be safe, because you will definitely want to eat more because the food is so good. Since there are only a few seats in this place you will probably have to wait outside for a while till another table finishes, but while you are waiting the waitress comes out and offers wine to you, and the wait is never too long. Even if you have to wait an hour to get in the food is most certainly worth it. If you want to skip the wait you can wait outside the restaurant before it opens, at 7:30, and be seated immediately when they open. It is definitely better to go earlier because when they run out of a dish, they run out for the night, it's that authentic, you have to go. This is such an easy place to walk by and not notice, but you should find time in your stay in Rome to grab a dinner, or two, or ten, here. I cannot say enough about how great this place was. The only downside was that it was cash only, but you should expect nothing less from somewhere this authentic. read more

Good food Great and helpful staff Intimate Good wine Personnalized service Great prices love it ! read more

Cozy place for dinner. Although they serve small portions, food is palatable. One can truly experience gastronomic delight while savoring flavors of authentic Italian cuisine. Our family enjoyed the evening with very pleased tastebuds. One of our great dining memories in Roma. read more

Very nice spot that was different than our other Rome dinner experiences. No reservations, no menu, no dessert, cash only. We got there early (6:45pm) and got a table as it opened. We sat with an older gentleman who we thought at first was a local because he spoke fluent Italian but as soon as he spoke in English to us I knew he was an American. He lives in Rome part time and hails from Pennsylvania, which is where I am from. We ended up having great conversations and he said he comes to this restaurant once a week and it is one of his favorites. My daughter and I split the artichoke lasagna, the stuffed chicken and the oxtail stew. All were delicious! Red wine was equally good and was the best I've had here so far. The price was also the cheapest so far for very good quality food. Recommended! read more

This place is amazing. If you go to one restaurant in Rome, you should make it this one. The artichoke lasagna is to die for and the Waitress is phenomenal. Would also second the fact from other reviews that while they do not give you the prices when you hear the menu, it is a very reasonable restaurant so do not worry about it -- sit back, relax and enjoy the food/wine. My only regret is that we did not try the entire menu. Cannot wait to go back to this place again. Get there early as the restaurant is small and it fills up. Also, we tried this place two nights in a row but one night it was closed. Am not sure why, but we were very glad we tried again since it was open and definitely worth it. read more

Excellent dinner spot with the best eggplant parmigiana I have had. I am a vegetarian and there were many items available for me (lasagna, parmigiana) the space is small, traditional wine by the liter (house red was good), nice waitress, and overall a great choice. Service was also fast. read more

Our favorite meal in Rome! A small, cozy place with excellent service, generous servings and absolutely delicious food. We loved the fish, pasta, veal, sides, wine and atmosphere! Perfection! read more

This place is as great as the reviews. This is truly a special place that has been around for a while. We tried multiple things and loved them all. The eggplant parmigiana was the best I have ever had! The house wine is great! read more

Best meal of our trip. I wish I found this place on day 1. The woman who served us was amazing, the food was incredible, and the wine hit the spot. We did get there about 15-20 minutes before opening and there was already a line...well worth it. read more

Don't miss out on this place. Small and quaint, the restaurant feels like you're eating in someone's dining room. The pasta was so fresh and flavorful that I could tell it was fresh from the pot. Kiara, the one waitress, is kind and welcoming - I had to wait for a few minutes for a spot to open and she brought me water and wine while I was outside. It's places like this that deserve lots of business, so folks, go and give it to them! read more

Very mediocre. I do not understand all of the great reviews. Maybe I'm a spoiled New Yorker who gets amazing Italian cuisine at home, but the food seemed bland, and the wine was objectively terrible. I'd expect this for cheap Italian in the US, but not in Italy. Must be a tourist trap that I unfortunately fell into. read more

Found this place via yelp and fell in love. The staff was amazing as well of the food. The ingredients were truly farm to table and prepared perfectly. We went back the next day as well. Whenever we go back we will look forward to going back. read more

We stopped in here for lunch on a recommendation. The veal and potato stew was fantastic, and my wife's meat lasagna was amazing. I got the pasta with tomato sauce (pretty sure that's not what I ordered) but it wasn't bad, just wasn't anything exciting. The waitress was incredibly pleasant. Would definitely visit again. The three dishes plus bread and wine for both of us was only €30! read more

Small restaurant, reasonable prices, good food and nice staff. We paid 20euros for a dinner for two including wine. However, they didn't have desserts :( read more

So what do I usually look for in a restaurant when visiting a new city? How much the locals enjoy it. Yes, I do study reviews, budget eats, small pubs/restaurants on the internet but when I end up in a new city I tend to look for places where locals tend to drink their coffee, where they enjoy their lunches or where they take their families to eat dinner. I look for small places, I look for menu lists that are not 20 pages long and I look for fresh, menu of the day meals. I look for those places where the locals line up in front of them, enjoying their wines or Proseccos until a table is freed, those places that are filled with laughter and why not those places where you don't need to dress fancy and you never know who will you sit next to when you eat. Alfredo e Ada is just like this. A little gem in the heart of Rome, situated on Via dei Banchi Novi, 14, this small restaurant won my heart. I arrived there on a Thursday evening about 19:30 and I was lucky. Usually this small restaurant fills immediately but I got a place next to a couple of Japanese tourists from Tokyo. After I was greeted warmly and led to the table, the last place got filled and all 6-7 tables of the restaurant were occupied. Six Seven I can't remember exactly but you read it right. Alfredo e Ada is a very special place. Small, family run, lines forming outside every evening, the wooden tables covered with sheets of paper, it won me from the moment I entered. There is no fixed menu. Only menu of the day so I ordered lasagna with artichokes and pasta carbonara and I ordered some white wine, house production. As I sipped from the wine and exchanged pleasantries with the Japanese couple my eyes started to wander on the walls where old photos are hanging. I presumed there are a lot of photographs of Alfredo e Ada during their lives, old black and white pictures, pictures that give this small place an even more intimate look and feel. The food arrived and I don't know if I was already full from the meal I ate 5-6 hours ago but the portions looked and felt big. The lasagna was sweet, the artichokes flavor strong(while in Rome I did enjoy a lot of artichokes) so the dish was exactly as recommended by someone who lived in Rome for years.( for this trip all the tested restaurants were recommended by someone who spent many years in this amazing city). The carbonara was special. It was the first time I was served carbonara not with spaghetti but with a different kind of pasta. From my guesses it was either tortigloni or rigatoni but the end result was very good. Having a thicker texture, combined with the sauce, each time I took a mouthful the pasta blended with the sauce, the two flavors combined wonderfully. At the end I was served with biscuits to dip in the white wine and I listened to the advice, ending up with a sweet little desert after a filling meal. As the meal drew close to an end, outside the little restaurant people were starting to wait in line for the chance to eat a wonderful home cooked meal. I left the restaurant glad of this recommendation walking slowly towards the hotel and enjoying this simple yet delicious meal. My verdict: Alfredo e Ada is a small, warm restaurant filled with joy and laughter. There is no fixed menu so you just have to walk in and ask what's for today. I were served by a lovely girl, smiling and attentive who made me feel comfortable. In my opinion this restaurant really deserves a visit. read more

I read several glowing reviews before coming here, and they couldn't have been more right!!! The waitress was kind and attentive, the atmosphere was intimate, the food was fantastic, and the price was very reasonable (4 entrees and a large soup cost us €46). If you don't want to wait, get there before they open. I arrived right at 7 and waited an hour for a table to open up (there are only 5 or 6 tables in the restaurant). read more

The food is average, at best. The restaurant is as hot as hell. In the summer it's very uncomfortable in there. The worst part was the service. The waitress seemed nice at first but it took her forever, forever, to take our order (she recited the menu from memory but requested that we shouldn't ask her to repeat it). Huh? There is only room for about 20 people in the entire restaurant, which was never full, but she always seemed unavailable. I think a friend of hers stopped by while we were finishing up, and then she was totally MIA. I was in the back of the restaurant, finished and ready to go, sweating my ass off while I was waiting for her to finish chatting with her friend so I could pay hey and leave. The waitress clearly didn't want to be there. There are too many other decent, and good, restaurants in the area with great wait service that you can go to. I have no idea why there are other people giving such high marks for this palace. Don't waste your time. read more

Best Food we had in Italy. I think the address might be off, double check with 4square but it was amazing food. You have to get their eggplant lasagna and the oxtail soup! read more

By far the best Italian food we've ever had! This is a must for anyone visiting Rome. Fantastic food at an unbelievable low price for the high quality. read more

The server here is so adorable! He has a small handwritten menu of all the options that are available that day and explains them to you. The restaurant is quite small with only 6 or so tables. The pasta was fantastic and the fish of the day was cooked quite nicely. The server even split our pasta for us into two plates so we could share. The meal ended quite nicely with some more wine and a cookie! read more

Loved this place when we were in Rome in January. We had dinner there twice during our 4 night stay. Great food, carafes of local wine. There was live music our last night. It was family owned and delicious! read more

Great local spot. We were the only tourists in here. I can imagine it would be a very long wait if you come after 815 and especially on the weekend. The house red wine was very good. Best pasta amatricata I had. I love the selection of lasagnas they had that night. I had one with white sauce and artichokes. My husband had a chicken stuffed with cheese and bread crumbs in a balsamic white sauce. It was all very good. Ended with a free cookie, and a reasonable bill. read more