The earth moved. We want back and forth to the astral plane at least ten times. And that was only during the first course. * * * Trattoria Monti is an absolutely sensational house of traditional Abruzzo cuisine. It fills up fast. Reservations are strongly recommended. It may take reservations to get into this place. But I have no reservations whatsoever about the food. Trattoria Monti is pure amazingness. * * * The first course that had me commuting back and forth between Earth and the Astral Plane was Ravioli with Tomato Sauce and Grouper. Ravioli yadda yadda yadda. Tomato sauce insanely good but yadda yadda yadda. Intentionally well aged super strong grouper? WOWZA !!!!!!! The fish flavor blended with traditional pasta and amazing Roman tomatoes beautifully. But this was a ravioli filling that commanded attention. I paid attention. Big time. * * * Vitello Tonnato is a standard Italian summer dish. (Veal with tuna sauce if the name doesn't ring a bell.) I had never had it before but I knew about it. I did not know that Vitello Tonnato defines comfort food. Never mind the fact that the Italians have both superior veal and superior tuna. The dish is a reminder of a basic lesson in classic French cuisine. Fresh mayonnaise made by a fine chef is just an amazing ingredient. Fresh mayonnaise is integral to a Vitello Tonnato. It made everything wonderful. * * * Dessert was apple cake with zabaglione. The apple cake was nice enough but was just a vehicle for the zabaglione. Zabaglione is like chocolate. There is no such thing as bad Zabaglione. Even I do a very good version of this, Because cooking Zabaglione is simple simple simple. Everything does hang on the quality of the Marsala wine that you use as the main ingredient. Trattoria Monti has access to Marsala wine that I could never locate and probably never afford. Good stuff in --- Good stuff out. Absolutely positively amazing stuff in --- Absolutely positively amazing stuff out. This was Zabaglione for the Gods. The Gods weren't eating at Trattoria Monti that day. (I think they were watching PSG vs. Arsenal in the UEFA Championship.) So I got their Zabaglione. Never mind Apple Cake. That stuff would have been splendiferous even on a brick. * * * Perfect appetizer. Perfect main course. Perfect dessert. Perfect life. What more could you ask for from lunch? read more

Ah, Rome! One of the "Great Cities" in the world. Like everything else (now-a-days) some of the luster and swagger is missing or at least diminished, but food wise it's still at the top of its game. Our lunch today at Trattoria Monti was magnificent. This small, cute family restaurant was packed to overflowing and the menu was complete eye candy. Mom, the Owner, conductor / Chef / Facilitator of this show runs this place like a Swiss train and everything coming out of this kitchen looks amazing. My wife and I settled on: * Verdicchio - this local wine as flat out amazing * Tagliolini Alici - was a Quadruple A Star pasta with sardines, vapors and raisins. This was so good neither one of us wanted to share this dish (but we did) * Melanzane Parmiggiana - eggplant Parma so delicate and so rich I savored every bite * Vitelli Tonnato - was veal with tuna sauce that was the star of this show!!!!! The service was stellar, the ambience was soooooo Italian and the food.........just read the above! We both loved this place and if we are anywhere in the neighborhood of this classic restaurant you can sure bet we'll trap a table! read more

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Where do I start? Visiting Rome from CA. When they say they open at 8pm, they mean 8pm. Don't be alarmed if you showed to locked doors at 7:55pm. Another tip, make resys. That was the first question I got when I walked up. Another thing, it's a small place, maybe 14-15 tables, great service from people who really care about your dining experience. The server helped me pick the wine that went perfectly with dinner. On top of that, I told him I was going to Tuscany later in the week. He actually wrote down some of the smaller wineries that he recommends me to try when I'm there. Now the food. We started with the Rigatoni with sausage. Had the Meatballs in white sauce and Duck Breast in Plum sauce. The rigatoni was dynamite. Didn't think the food could get any better, but it did. Meatballs were light and melted in mouth. The sauce paired perfectly with the duck. Throw in the server selected wine and it was a magical evening. Add it up, quaint, tasteful decor, fantastic staff and next level food, it's an 11 out of 10. For us, not sure when we'll be back. If you are coming to Rome, do yourself a favor and make sure you dine here. You will judge all other meals by this one. Ciao read more

Trattoria Monti - Meatballs with White Sauce - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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The food was indeed very tasty. The red onion flan was distinctive in flavor and needed the strong Gorgonzola cheese to provide balance, but the two played together beautifully and it was a nice size as an appetizer. I also tried the popular tortello, a single, large tortellini that filled a plate. It was filled with ricotta, spinach, and a soft egg yolk that ran out to mix with the other ingredients to make a sauce. This was tasty, and plenty large in size for a single person. Nonetheless, it was not so overwhelmingly amazing that I see it as a "must order" item since they have many other interesting menu options. A reservation seems to be s must as they were so full that they couldn't alter my time when I arrived early. Service was just okay considering the price point of the establishment. I felt neglected and the waitress did not treat me warmly, perhaps influenced by my requests to move the time of my reservation. However, I did not make any fuss about my reservation time and just wanted to see if I could move it to another time. There is only a single bathroom for the entire restaurant, resulting in people frequently standing in a line, which extended into the dining area. read more

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I wish I could give it a 3.5 stars as the food, service, ambiance all combined warrant a 3.5. 5 stars for the friendliest service we encountered in Roma. The food was pretty good....I was disappointed that they ran out of the eggplant flan that I really wanted to try. I ordered the onion and the radicchio instead...they were good but the radicchio is an acquired taste so be careful as it can be a tad bitter. The food is from the Marche region and is pretty good. The sommelier was really nice and pointed us to a great brunello to complement the food. It's a small restaurant, so make sure you make reservations before going as it was packed at 9:30 pm when we arrived. We stayed past midnight as we were having a great time and at no time were we rushed even as the restaurant slowly became empty. Overall, it can be a bit pricey but the service, food and ambiance made it worth it. The only issue I had was with my main pasta dish...it was ok, nothing great and was a bit salty. Apart from that, we enjoyed the meal and the excellent service. I will probably be back to try the eggplant flan! read more

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Excellent restaurant featuring cuisine from Le Marche region. We went 5 years ago and again last night. The onion flan with Gorgonzola starter is out of this world. Also loved my eggplant parmigiana and apple tarte (more of a cake) with zabaglione. My husband and son had the steak which was superb. House red was great too. Highly recommend. Worth getting out if Rome's center. Make a reservation. read more

If you get ANY dish here....let it be the Tortello al rosso d'uovo!. It's basically a massive pasta dumpling with ricotta, spinach and an egg yolk in the middle. When you slice into it, it's just money and BY FAR the best pasta dish I've had in my life (and I've had quite a bit. The red onion flan was also on point, as well as their desserts. I'd recommend to call ahead and book a reservation. They also don't open on Mondays, so keep that in mind when planning. I plan on coming back here, I don't know when, but this will definitely be on my list of places to stop! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Rome! Excellent menu options and a great wine list. Service is never rushed and prices are very reasonable for the quality of food offered. read more

The pasta dishes here are steller. This is also interested because this is regional to an area about 50 miles Northeast of Rome, which makes this place rather interesting. The key to the items here are ANYTHING and EVERYTHING with truffle as they have the best balance of truffling I have ever experienced in their pasta dishes. I wills say that notable downside to this place is that it is on the pricier end of things (so a dinner for 2 could easily go to 80+ Euro if you aren't careful). The bread is also mediocre, but if you stick with the pasta dishes, all you do is win. read more

Go here for the red onion souffle. The rest is lagniappe. Honestly, besides the service, that is the only dish I remember eating. Busy during lunch so make a res. read more

I guess every restaurant has an off night. It's just a little unusual for one with a Michigan rating. They certainly didn't live up to their rating today. So disappointed with our visit. Not so much the food, but more so the service. I'm giving it 2 stars - 4 for food / and 1 for service. In my opinion service is just as important as the food. As other reviews have mentioned, the Red Onion Flan was good- tasted just like Christmas stuffing. The Raviolo was as always - great. Traditional Pasta dishes were also prepared well. The suckling pig was good to. However, my first choice was the quail. It was one of the specials of the night. Placed the order, only to have the waiter come back and place a menu in front of me - they were out of quail. How can you be "out of quail"? , we were the first reservation of the night. Monk fish with a side of steamed vegetables it is then. The monk fish was not fresh- the dining room near our table filled with an awful fish smell. Never got the vegetables. The waiter never returned to ask how things were. Over 35 minutes - Never asked if we wanted more wine (yes) or water (also a yes). Only after another server noticed our displeasure did they ask what was wrong. The dining experience at this point is ruined- no going back now. No coffee, no desert, no happy customers. Having dined here before, I was sad that this was a Disappointing end to our visit to Rome. Maybe next time - we will have to see. read more

Wonderful meal although there were no standout dishes. My friend and I shared the red onion flan with Gorgonzola cream sauce which was very flavorful. I then had the tortello which is like a large ravioli with a runny egg in the center. Although the dish was creative, I found the flavor bland. We then capped off dinner with the amaretto semifreddo and chocolate dessert. The chocolate fudge sauce was perfectly thick. I would very much recommend this place especially for a different taste of Italy since all the food is from the Le Marche region. Also, the service was excellent and the waiters spoke wonderful English. Reservations are a must in this small joint. read more

A very good find! Cozy comfortable environment. Helpful and attentive service. Nice wine selection. The ricotta spinach ravioli with a light sage sauce was excellent and the traditional roasted pig was good. House made pear tart was wonderful. Would definitely go back. read more

We were in a rush - we were hungry, most places close before 3PM and were desperate to find a place to find a place that serves lunch at 2:00PM. We stopped by here and they accommodated us. We loved the place for its elegant atmosphere AND friendly service. DRINKS: Had a glass of Sangiovese. It was really nice. SERVICE: Friendly. DECOR: Lots of well dressed white collar locals eat here. PRICE: I thought it was on a pricier end. But was happy with the food we ordered. Deep fried veggie Fritti - wow the salami fritti was great Short grain pasta and cheese soup - Nice salty touch Eggplant and cheese bake - Ok. Bolognese sauce pasta - Yum. Loved the light tomatoes for the meat sauce Rigatoni with sausage and cheese - Exactly what I wanted - Fatty sausage and salty cheese Pasta. read more

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The best pasta I've ever had was the tagliatelle with wild boar. It was so good I almost cried. I wish I had more belly room so I could try everything on the menu. read more

Trattoria Monti - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

Absolutely delicious, hidden gem! After a long flight we chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel.... and we're glad it was! We didn't have a reservation but they were able to get us a table. I recommend making reservations. We started with the zucchini flan and it was so delicious! A must try! Next, for our pasta course, we shared the mushroom risotto. Another great dish! For entree I had the eggplant parm and my husband had the beef rolls. Again, both incredible. The dessert was to die for! Amaretto ice cream covered in chocolate sauce. If you get nothing else, you should definitely get this! We enjoyed our meal with good wine and great service. I highly recommend! read more

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Don't miss. Delicious and top notch service. My way of ending a whirlwind tour of Rome. Make reservations otherwise you will have to wait until after 10 pm or next day if it's not a weekend. They open at 8 pm for dinner. Pistachio ice cream dessert. read more

Trattoria Monti - Stuffed Squid. I don't normally order anyway but want to try Italy's high cuisine. It was delicious! - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

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This was mine and my boyfriends last meal in Rome during our touristy adventures around Italy. It was absolutely delicious! Made a reservation by calling ahead- be sure to do this. The restaurant got packed quickly. We had been looking for a good bolognese during our travels and this was an excellent recommendation from a friend. We don't eat pork so we were very relieved to know that the meat was a mixture of beef, chicken, and duck. I never thought that combo would taste so good! We also shared the ravioli stuffed with a decadent egg yolk covered in sage and butter sauce. Wow. I wish I could eat this over and over and over again. read more

Trattoria Monti - Roman Near Me - Rome, RM

The restaurant was tiny and also fully booked. Thankfully we had reservations. We tried the fried squash blossoms and artichokes, a sausage pasta, and the tagliatelle bolognese. The squash blossoms and artichokes were delicious with a nice light crisp batter. It also came with some random thicker cut sausage or salami slices that had a strangely soft texture. I wasn't a huge fan of it but I also wasn't sure what it was exactly and if it was supposed to taste like that. The pastas here were great though. read more

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Fabulous food, great service. Be sure to book ahead as it was very busy and a lot of the specials sold out in first sitting. The tortello was amazing as per other reviews, as was the red onion flan ordered by a friend. We had a carafe of the house wine which was ok but quite acidic but reasonable at 12€, there is an extensive wine list though for all tastes and pockets. read more

Thanks to the Yelp Gods and to instinct we found this place. WONDERFUl food, charming staff and ambience...I highly recommend this trattoria. It is only a few block from Case di Rosy B&B where we stayed. The noodles (their word) with anchovies and raisins was magical. The rabbit was astounding. Jose ordered the lamb chops but they were out...a good sign...but we were both pleased to find they would serve us some meat from the rest of the beast...a rear joint...in the most amazing fashion and with great flair and a sensual taste....execellent...fresh...delightful and NOT expensive. 2 carafes of house white four plates and only 73 Euros. Yum...GO THERE. Um...but make reservations on a Saturday nite...very busy. Best time to eat? 9pm. xo read more

Waited for about 2hours to for this wonderful meal but it was well worth the wait!! A small family like atmosphere great food they had me at the stuffed artichoke (which was the first time I ever had artichoke) was absolutely delicious!!! And the baby pig was so elegant done!! Being a Texas resident this was some of the best pork I've ever had !! Baby pig on a bed of roasted potatoes!!! The risotto was creamy and flavorful seasoned to perfection!!rice was perfectly cooked ! Melted in my mouth !! The risotto and baby pig was phenomenal prelude to an epic ending of ice cream balls with 1,000 notes I can't even describe along with a smooth espresso !!! read more

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My friends and I were so excited to try this place at it was recommended by a friend for their amazing egg yolk ravioli. Homemade ravioli and oozing egg yolk sounded delicious to me, so we decided to eat there. We got to the restaurant around 630-7? We walked past it and realized the gate was down but saw some staff when we peaked in. Another couple came by later and they tried eating there but the staff didn't come out to tell us they weren't open yet. We weren't sure if they were closing for the night or opening; however, we wanted to make a reservation. It would have been decent of the staff to at least come to the entrance and tell us they weren't open yet. Ten to fifteen minutes later the owner (?) came to unlock the gate to go inside and he said they were fully booked for the next two days but if we come back later around 1030 it should be ok. We were starving but desperate to go even more now since they were fully booked for the next two days that we decided to eat at another place first and then come back. He recommended a spot which was nice of him. We ate and then came back because we were destined to try their egg yolk ravioli. We sat down and ordered two thinking only one big ravioli comes in an order. We also ordered the fried lamb chops. We received our ravioli dishes and boy were we surprised. They just looked like ordinary ravioli. We took a bite and realized it was cooked egg yolk and they tasted like normal cheese ravioli. The lamb chops were overly breaded and the meat didn't taste like lamb. As you can imagine...all four of us were disappointed. I still can't believe this place was so packed and that it received a Michelin star. The service was decent but food is subpar. I would probably find this place to be 2.5 stars but couldn't justify rounding it up, especially with my high expectations as it received a Michelin star. read more

We had heard that this place was better than average and so went for check it out in spite of neglecting to book ahead. They were of course full up but for just the two of us gave us a cheeky table under the agreement we would be quick (by Rome standards) before the next booking required the chairs. We are so grateful they did this for us, they really are great food at a worthy price. We enjoyed a main and dessert each, with wine, and were not disappointed. If you're going to be in the area, do seek them out. And of course book ahead! This isn't your street-side haggling tourist trap read more

Nice local spot for lunch. It's close to the Santa Maria Maggiore on the south side. I had the rigatoni with pecorino cheese, minced sausage, and black pepper. The pasta was perfectly 'al dente' and delicious. Along with wine, my lunch was 14 euros. read more

I didn't know before going, but apparently they got a Michelin star in 2014! I arrived a bit before they opened, so I sat at the door for about ten minutes until I was seated properly at a table. The waiter was very friendly and understood English, and he gave me an English menu. I came here for the pasta because the Internet had said it has the best pasta in Rome, and I ordered the tortello. The waiter suggested the butter and sage sauce instead of the tomato sauce, and it turned out to be great, very light. The tortello itself was simply amazing. The first bite I took, it literally melted in my mouth. The pasta was so fresh and chewy, and the filling was so creamy and smooth with cheese and spinach? or some sort of green food. I had to control myself to not scarf down the entire piece all at once. The egg was delicious too, very runny and melted well with the rest of the ravioli. I was concerned that it would just ooze out so I quickly scooped it up with the ravioli pasta. It was simply amazing. I deducted one star because at €12, I expect to be full after eating. I was very far from being full; I felt like I just ate a snack. But, the tortello was amazing, definitely deserving of 5 stars! read more

This restaurant prepared the best meal I have eaten. Period. Full stop. Squisito! Every dish we ordered (and I sampled them all) from starter to dessert set the bar for food I've had prepared for me. The suggestion to make a reservation was a good one, several diners mentioned they were several attempts into landing a table before they finally got in. Even if you don't have a reservation, ask! So worth the visit, in a city full of renowned trattoria. read more

Lovely spot, authentic food and effortless Roman feeling. The owners are very nice and easygoing. Sometimes hard to get a reservation but worth trying. read more

We were in Rome for three days and only found this place because a local Italian at a wine shop recommended it. You know it's good when mostly Italians are eating there. The fried zucchini and olives were splendid. We both got the specials and they were perfect. Mine was a homemade ravioli with grouper. This is a 15 minute walk from the coliseum if you go through the park. Make a reservation. My favorite dinner spot in Rome. read more

Best food we had in Italy , hands down, and we had numerous unbelievable meals while we were there. The ravioli and bolognese were out of this world. If you travel to Rome, you need to check this restaurant out for sure. read more

This restaurant was recommended by my Airbnb host, a small neighborhood restaurant operated by 2 brothers. The restaurant is busy and you should make reservation before going there. Fortunately they are nice enough to accommodate us and have about 1.5hours seating time. Small menu, which is a good sign that they do the best on what they offer. Pasta dishes was amazing. My sister found the black sausage pasta was a bit on salty side, but the ravioli with cheese and egg yolk is phenomenal. Love it and finished the whole plate. Desserts are absolutely stunning too. In house freshly prepared, the wild strawberry jelly had amazing combination with the yogurt sorbet and peach purée. The daily special pear pie is so good that you have to order if they offer when you are there. Alternately, amazing dinner and highly recommend. read more

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The food was delicious-- my friends and I shared the fried olives/artichokes and zucchini flowers which were a great appetizer for 3 people. The wine list selection was wide, and we had a delicious white from the Amalfi Coast. My entree was the vegetarian Aubergine Parmesan and it was the perfect size, and the flavors were excellent. The atmosphere is chic hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem; a great place for a date or a small dinner with friends. My one complaint is the service-- we were slightly neglected within the first 8 minutes on getting water for the table and our waiter seemed condescending and didn't have much personality. I would go back, as the food was excellent, but with discretion as the service may not be the most friendly. read more

Gem near termini! This cozy restaurant has both some of the best service and handmade pastas I had during 12 days in Italy. We had a daily special of tagliatelle with porcini and ravioli with ricotta (sage butter sauce). The tagliatelle was a simple but stunningly well flavored - one of the standouts of handmade pasta I've had. The ravioli was filled with a good amount of cheese and overall it was a good dish but we liked the tagliatelle better. Their bread basket had sourdough, plain white and a nutty wheat bread - more complex than most and very fresh. read more

Amazing place. If you're in Rome, just must go here. The food is not traditional Roman (it is from the Marche region), but if you're in Rome for any length of time you will want a break from the same 5 (delicious) pastas the other Roman restaurants serve. You'll find it here. My husband and I lived in Rome for awhile and we loved coming here for a great dinner. For a starter, the parmesan flan is my absolute favorite. It's a little cake of bread drenched in a parm sauce--basically a bread pudding. Incredible. For the first course, I love the mezze maniche (large rigatoni) with pecorino, pepper and sausage. Cheesy, salty, peppery, delicious. It's like cacio e pepe with a kick. I rarely order a second course because I love pasta so much, but my husband has loved their steak and recently the swordfish. Order the semifreddo for dessert. Just do it. The staff is great as well. It's a family run place and they remember their customers and treat them well. It should be understood that you won't be receiving American style service, but the service is quite good for Roman standards, as long as you understand that no one is going to run by to refill your water every few minutes. It's expected that you will relax and savor the meal, and they are not in a hurry to get you out. We were just recently in Rome for a short vacation and this was the place we were dying to go back to. The waiters remembered us and welcomed us back warmly. Can't recommend it enough. Reservation is required. read more

Awful. My husband and I saved this for our last night in Rome. It came recommended by a NYC chef, Gabriella Hamilton, of Prune Restaurant, in a piece from the New York Times. I've eaten at her place and read her book-- I like and respect her. I'm a chef myself in Boston. Food while traveling is a big part of my enjoyment. But I think G. Hamilton may have confused her nostalgia for a place that holds fond memories with this restaurant in its current state. The staff was good. The food you could mash with a spoon. And flavorless. After artichokes and pasta we cut our losses and asked for the bill. What a disappointment. We loved Rome but this was a bad last experience. read more

Restaurant was highly recommended but received bad service and mediocre food. Not impressed!

Best Restaurant in Rome. Every course we had was incredible and an explosion of diverse flavors. We started with the large sautéed artichoke and the grouper stuffed ravioli. The ravioli was the ravioli Della casa and was superb. Our second course was the rigatoni with sausage. This may have been our best dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the simple ingredients made the dish perfection. We finished our meal with the stuffed rabbit which was excellent as well. The bottle of red wine, il divo our server suggested was one of the most delicious wines I've ever had. The dishes here are not Roman, they are from the region Marche. If you are looking to try something other than the traditional Roman dishes like Carbonara and Amatriciana, this is the place for you. May be helpful to have a few Italian phrases down before going here as this restaurant is not in a touristy area. read more

Book your reservation now because this place is amazing (and fills up) I have been traveling in France and Italy for 2 weeks now and this was the best meal that I have had. The restaurant is coy and makes you feel at home. The waiters knew the perfect level of attentiveness, unlike the typical European tourist trap where they ignore you. They take a team approach and seem to know just when you need something but stay away when your enjoying your food. Every course was excellent. We had the large ravioli with egg yolk/ricotta which was perfect. We also tried the pasta dish with sausage which was excellent. For entrees we had the steak and chicken special which were just what we needed on a trip that was otherwise lacking in good protein. Please make a reservation here. You won't be disappointed! read more

Best food in Rome! Tried just about everything on the menu and the egg yolk ravioli was my absolute favorite. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the inside was super creamy and the egg yolk was almost orange it was so fresh... to die for! Would fly back to Europe just to see mama and eat her wonderful food again! read more

We got to this place on the first night in Rome. And it was hands down the best meal we have had here. It is innovative, insanely delicious, and super nice, cozy atmosphere. Book in advance! read more