To preface-- we think this place MIGHT be kosher. Service was great, best part about the restaurant imo. Food was... okay? I got the Lamb with potatoes and I felt as thought it was boiled, sent it back and she understood, I was so scared that they would be upset but no issue! She brought meatballs and veal back (we order 2 lamb plates with potatoes so two meals to replace) and the veal was alright, meatballs were... okay, definitely not like expected meatballs but I still ate them. After the dinner she came with a lemon sorbet for the family which really helped the rating of the place. She was a really sweet lady with shorter hair, spoke very well in English, and was very hospitable. She was what made us like the restaurant other than the obvious wine ambience. read more

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The place was recommended to me while out on a walking tour. The guide of our tour had only good things to say about this restaurant so I stopped by afterwards. This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem because it is not visible from the Main Street. It was a nice quite spot to dine in such a busy area. I ordered the baked sea bass and it was so delicious. The food was seasoned perfectly and nothing about my meal was overdone or overwhelming. The staff was also friendly and responsive to inquiries. Free WiFi is also available. I highly recommend this restaurant and wished that it was closer to my hotel so that I could've visited again. read more

Vinando - Baked sea bass - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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We went for the seafood fare and this place did not disappoint. I haven't reviewed in a while because I always seem to fine mediocre food. But if it really good or really bad someone should know! This place did everything exceptionally well! If your looking for off the beaten path but great food this is the place for you! read more

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It was our last night in Rome and we needed to find a nice place to enjoy some dinner and we narrowed it down to Vinando. This cool little restaurant is located down some small cobblestone streets and offers both indoor and outdoor seating but thanks to us having a group of 7 we ate inside but had a beautiful view of the outside right next to us. The waiter during our visit was super friendly and even offered some recommendations to those of us that couldn't decide what to eat. Like most restaurants in Italy they served us some delicious garlic bread before our mail came and it was top notch. For my main course I decided to go with a lasagna since I have somehow managed to not eat any since I landed a few days ago. The lasagna was absolutely delicious and surpassed what I was expecting. The cheese was delicious, the meat was delicious, and the pasta itself was delicious as well. Overall, I absolutely loved my trip to Vinando and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an incredible meal in Rome. Do yourself a favour and come here! read more

Vinando - Some garlic for the side. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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After a long morning of walking to different monuments around Rome, I turned to Yelp to guide us to a nearby lunch spot. My search led us to Vinando and I am so thankful it did. Located on a side street where cars don't regularly pass by, Vinando is a restaurant and wine bar that has inside and outside seating. It has a pretty view of a vine covered building as well. Everything that came out from the kitchen to other guests tables and ours looked incredible. My fiancé and I started our meal with Mussels and Clam which were as equally delicious as they were beautiful. I enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe served in a Parmesan encrusted bowl while my fiancé enjoyed a salad with chicken and the meatballs. He said they were the best meat balls he's ever had and that the sauce was to die for. They served the check with a couple biscottis pieces which was a nice touch. Yelp never lets me down! Dine here. It is absolutely divine. read more

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The food was excellent and completely exceeded my expectations. The service was also great and the waiter was very nice. I really liked the vibe of the place and they had air conditioning that cooled me down. Overall 5/5 it is an amazing place that I would definitely recommend. Only minor issues were that they charged a 10 Euro service fee. Also the Carbonara was too salty. read more

I was visiting from Atlanta, Georgia and I ate here twice because the food and service was so good! The first day I had lasagna which was hands down one of the best I e ever tasted! The second visit, I had seafood risotto which didn't disappoint! The servers were witty, attentive and delightful! I highly recommend this restaurant to visitors! You won't be disappointed read more

Vinando - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Food was amazing and fresh. Went back a second night in a row because my children wanted to order more dishes, and the desserts are wonderful and were ordered again. Highly recommend, and close to main areas of Rome but tucked away so quiet. Daily menu was well rounded, seafood cooked and prepared exceptionally, wine recommendations perfect, and as mentioned the desserts sealed it. read more

Off of the beaten path, we came upon a great little place Vinando. Since it wasn't in the high touristy areas, it had a very peaceful setting for us to enjoy our drinks. They offer a nice outside seating area. Just because we were outside didn't affect any service. They were great about checking on us as we found ourselves ordering more than just one drink. The caffe latte hit the spot for me. They were also kind enough to include some biscotti as a treat! They were very kind to these foreigners. It's definitely a great little place for coffee. Grazie! read more

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I absolutely loved this place. I don't think we would have happened upon this place unless our Airbnb was located 20 steps away. It's located in Piazza Margana which is a very small piazza - pretty much 2 restaurants and some apartments/living quarters. The best thing is that it is out of the way of the hustle and bustle of everything. For that dinner moment, I almost felt as if I was living like the locals do. Granted two young girls spoke english at the table behind us and there was english translation on the menu.... but at least it felt like it. Carpaccio di Spigola agli agrumi (sea bass Carpaccio in citrus sauce) - ordered based on the rec of another yelper. Clean taste. Not fishy. It had it's own citrus on top but I also squeezed extra from the slices on the side. Spaghetti Alici e mollica (spaghetti with anchovy and soft part of bread) - before you say what?! This was pretty good. The waitress warned it really tasted like anchovies. I hesitated back and forth before finally deciding why not? when in Rome! First bite - even w/ warning was still a shocker. The anchovy wasn't whole or cut up like on pizza - it was mixed in the sauce and evenly mixed throughout the pasta. The soft bread wasn't soft bread really at all but a lot of toasted crumbs on top that added a really nice crunchy texture. The pasta was perfectly al dente. And to be honest...The fishy flavor seemed less harsh each bite after. Either my palate got used to it... or maybe it was the few sips of wine in between... Still beware - you must really like anchovies... Orecchiette - so the exact one my husband ordered is not on the menu online so I can't tell you the name. It was the ear shaped pasta tossed in red wine and onions and pancetta. By far this is my fave meal out of all the ones I had in Italy this trip. It was pretty much absolutely delicious and I wish I could have it again as I write this. The red wine sauce thinly coated the ear shaped pasta but was enough to give a delicious flavor. It was different than I expected and had a slight hint (but perfectly enough) tartness to it. All of this sat on a perfectly crisp and not overcooked Parmesan cheese crisp. I even asked for another half order after I finished the anchovy dish and ate it all by myself. Saltimbocca alla Romana (steak of veal with ham and sage) - veal was thin and tender. The sauce had good flavor, maybe a bit salty but still good. Service was great, food was wonderful, location was awesome. If I stayed in this area more than one night, highly likely I would have returned. read more

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My husband and I looking for a place to eat lunch and saw this tucked away little restaurant. We didn't want anything too busy so this was perfect plus luckily for us it was delicious. I ordered the squid ink risotto, which was tasty and the cheese (which I wasn't too sure about at first) in the dish just made it creamy and yummy. My husband ordered the bolognese pasta and a second course of meatballs. He loved the meatballs and said he didn't even need the pasta. (We had been in Italy for over a week at this point so we had had our fair share of pasta.) We shared grilled veggies and it was all very good. I did see another table order the calamari steaks. It looked amazing. Must try it the next time I find myself in Rome! read more

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Ate lunch here on a rainy day and we found this place very friendly and warm. It feels exactly how a small restaurant in room needs to feel. I can only say "wow" the food is amazing. We had pizza and I tasted some of all the ones we ordered. Great food and service. Highly recommend you stop in when you are around. read more

Vinando - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Ahhh I hate to drop the review here.... Whenever we travel, we try to avoid the touristy restaurants as they are overpriced and I just feel like they are not as authentic. We wanted good pasta and the reviews of other Yelpers seemed great so we gave this place a try. First of all, service was great! Very attentive staff and they speak some English. Food came out in a timely matter and everything seemed great. Our Cold Cut Meat was delicious.... But it is literally thin slices of meat so I guess you can't really go wrong there. However the pasta was SUPER bland. Omg, it was the worst we had in our Italy trip. There was absolutely no wow factor. Quit disappointing..... +1 star for the decor.... read more

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10:45pm After a night time Colosseum tour (Highly recommended) we strolled into a nearby restaurant. Waiter:"Do you have reservation?" Us: "No" Thought Bubble: "Crap! We're not going to get a meal tonight!" Waiter: "I have the perfect table for you, one moment please." We are then seated at an open window table overlooking the little piazza. Thought Bubble: "This is perfect, it couldn't happen any better way....On our anniversary no less!" ~LET THE ORDERING BEGIN~ - Bottle of Prosecco - Fusilloni Carbonara e Zucchine Fusilli Carbonara Style - Acciughe con Insalata Balsamico e Rucola Caramellata Anchovies with Caramelized Balsamic and Arugula Salad - Tortino Pere e Nocciola con Cioccolato Bianco Fuso Pear and Hazelnut Cake with Melted White Chocolate - Tiramisù Everything was extraordinary with the Anchovies and Pear Hazelnut Tart taking the spotlight. - Anchovies: Probably the most harmoniously balanced dish of our trip. The salinity of the Anchovies balanced with the acidity of the balsamic with a slight bitterness from the arugula with a touch of sweetness from the shaved carrots on the side. - Pear Tart: Made in house this was a masterful dessert. Normally this is nothing I would've ordered but the wife insisted and I'm glad she did. Her words "I think this is the best dessert I've ever had!" read more

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I had an amazing lunch at Vinando. I went with the servers' recommendations on pretty much everything, and they did not steer me wrong. Service was excellent all around, and the servers didn't hesitate to tell me about their favorite dishes when I asked. I started with the fried artichokes, had the bacon truffle gnocchi as my main course, then finished things off with a tiramisu and a macchiato. Everything was absolutely perfect. Also, this amount of food would have been appropriate for roughly three people, but I have no regrets. I will absolutely be back the next time I'm in Rome. read more

Overpriced Italian food which for some reason capture international travelers. Got the Ragu Fettuccine, tasted like cat food. Got the lasagna, basically was mozzarella and noodles. Caesar salad wasnt great either, came with chicken and bacon. Chicken was pretty dry. Slow service If you are super hungry wait it out a moment, take a breathe, and go somewhere else. read more

Stop by this restaurant on my way to ancient Roma. Pasta is mediocre, but I do like the pizza. And also service is just okay. Will recommend other restaurants. read more

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Not easy to find a restaurant opened after 3pm in Rome, most restaurants close around 3pm. But we were lucky to run into this lovely gem with attentive and friendly service and excellent Italian dishes with reasonable pricing. The restaurant had a nice charm to it. It's filled oak cabinets of wine, lush reds and formal dressed staff conveyed a more formal dining setting although prices were very reasonable. Hidden around the back of the some streets it seems like a place that would be visited by the locals more often. Service was excellent when we went. The waitress was very kind to help us recommend a few dishes and all with patience and a smile even though she had trouble understanding my fast paced English. My fault really. Potato Flan with Speck and Mushroom This was a lovely start. It was fluffy like a baked potato but the addition of egg in it gave it that creamy bouncy texture. The cheesy herby sauce on top made it the ultimate comfort food, packed full of flavour, rich thick and creamy. Pumpkin flower stuffed with buffalo ricotta and basil One of the freshly addition I've had in the whole of Italy. It was incredible and light although deep fried. Behind the fresh fried light batter was a delicate pumpkin flower stuffed a oozing amount of creamy ricotta. The texture was amazing and very satisfying to bite into Pizza Capricciosa Pizza isn't their speciality here. The base, especially the crust was quite hard and crispy crust rather than doughy making it quite hard to eat. The dried floury taste against the other flavours so was probably best to leave behind. Egg white was lost somewhere but the runny yolk made a lovely creamy impact. I found the seeded olives quite disruptive too, the continuous need to spit out the seeds. The mozzarella cheese however was, generous, stretchy and the tomato sauce light and refreshing. The Parma ham was fresh and not too salty. Save your pizza for a pizzeria. Tonnarelli with scampi and zucchini carbonara style This was pretty good. Covered in a yolky buttery sauce making the consistency thick and creamy. Freshly chopped tomatoes to lighten the flavour, although lacked umami. The courgettes were cooked till melting soft consistency adding new earthy flavours whilst the scampi provided new textures. The dish could have had a bit more complexity to it but it was still very enjoyable and a light dish. Veal with orange sauce/white wine/lemon sauce The veal was succulent, incredibly tender and seasoned perfect, The sauce itself was delicious. I'm so used to that synthetic tangy orange sauce in Chinese restaurants that it was a nice surprise to have something so full of complexity and rounded in flavour with nice notes of the wine, sweetness and a bit of zest. Nice recommendation from the waitress. Vinando shines in it's freshness and use of high quality ingredients. Dishes are also creative and not just the classic Italian dishes. It's a pretty reliable choice although not all it's dishes produce a fine result or the greatest in flavour. I suppose it's hard to be good at everything if you have such a varied menu. But it's nice relaxing atmosphere makes up for it, with staff that looks over you well read more

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Super solid tasty food restaurant with good presentation, good value, and no lines because it's in a side alley. Definitely push for outside seating! I stopped by here twice because the food was that good and it's very conveniently located near the piazza Venezia. The only problem is the service, which is honestly about on par with any other Italian restaurant although I had the stark contrast of dining at several Michelin star restaurants before this where after you put your fork down for a few seconds after finishing a plate, someone comes to clean up your space and give you new silverware. To get any service here you have to really flag down a waiter and heaven have mercy on you if you have multiple questions because they will answer one question, then run off to do something else! Wait time between each request is easily five minutes even when they aren't busy. To get: sea bass carpaccio, grilled calamari, gnocchi with bacon and mushrooms (truffles?) read more

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One of my favorite pasta dishes (to eat and to make) is with a simple anchovy and tomato sauce. Add seafood and it's heaven on a plate for me, at least when it comes to pasta. After eating several bland pasta dishes in Rome, I was having some major cravings for this particular dish and thank my lucky stars this restaurant happens to serve something verrry similar. Though it was quite far from where I was and the Uber in Rome was super expensive (they only have Uber Black) but my stomach wants what it wants. So I hailed a Mercedes E-Class and trekked across town for some anchovy-laden spaghetti, praying that this was worth the money. After my first bite I was so happy I could feel tears forming in the corner of my eyes. Yes! Flavor, for the first time in a while! I could taste the anchovies, yay! Although missing some protein from this dish I was still satisfied with the flavors alone. I ordered some grill squid on the side and added it to the pasta and it worked out quite well. Another dish we ordered was spaghetti with meatballs, which was equally flavorful. The meatballs were so tender and tiny! They are just the cutest meatballs I've ever seen! My stomach was very happy that night. Besides the good food, we also had great service. The waitstaff were friendly and courteous. They introduced themselves to us and even gave us extra treats at the end of the meal. Overall we had a great experience at this restaurant. Great food with great people, what more can I ask? Well, maybe cheaper transportation (without having to walk - hey, I've walked enough during the day okay?!?!?). read more

The wine list is extensive. They offer both bottles or by the glass pricing. The food was freshly prepared and delivered at hot temperatures. Yeah! The sea bass was encrusted with a fried potato crust that was intoxicating! The handmade lasagna was the best I've ever had! We would have ordered more, especially dessert, but our waiter never came back. We finally went to the bar and asked to pay when they closed! read more

Vinando - Sea bass encrusted with fried potatoes - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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I'm not sure what all the hype is about this resturant. We were looking for a place to eat next to the Spanish steps and Yelp showed this place to have good reviews. The food here is just normal. Nothing to rave about. Compared to every other Italian resturant we have goone to in Italy this was probably the worst 1. The service here was good though. So the 3 stars was for the service. read more

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I arrived in Rome late on a Thursday night. I could tell they were getting ready to close up shop, but the waiter was accommodating and seated me regardless. The delicious food and attentive service was an amazing way to start my Italian holiday after a long, tiring journey from the States. The next day, following a whirlwind of Roman sight-seeing, I found myself approaching nightfall and famished but had forgotten to make reservations anywhere (as one soon finds out is a no-no in Rome, especially on a Friday evening). They recognized me from the night before and found a seat for me in the bar anyway. Again, the food was delicious, but what really sets Vinando apart was the hospitality, service and friendliness. Thanks. read more

What can I say about this restaurant? My parents actually recommended this to my sister and I since they go here every time they are in Rome. The food is incredible and so are the people. It is close to the Colosseum and Altare Della Patria. A little off the beaten path, you avoid the tourists and sit in a quiet, intimate setting that you cannot beat. My sister and I have eaten here two nights in a row and will continue to go there every time we're in Rome. The carciofi alla giuda (Jewish artichokes) are amazing and well known in Rome. We swore we reached heaven when we ate the gnocchi and caccio e pepe, but I don't think you can go wrong with any dish here. read more

Vinando - Caccio e pepe in Parmesan crusted bowl. YUM - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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My husband and I came here for a late lunch after doing a tour nearby, and were so happy to come across Vinando! The service was friendly and attentive, and most of the staff speaks English which helped as we did not prepare enough before our travels to communicate in Italian in any detail. We had the stuffed pumpkin flowers and mozzarella with prosciutto for our antipasti, both of which were stellar. My husband had the swordfish which he found to be flavorful and light. I had the gnocchi with bacon and black truffles, which was amazing and rich. The prices aren't cheap but not off the charts either. We were happy to pay for such quality food and great service, especially since we were starving and in need of a tasty meal! read more

This is certainly an edible place to eat, but it has not been our most scrumptious meal since being in Rome. There is no flavor to any of our dishes. I asked for a drink and they never brought it. I can't rave for any part of this meal read more

The food was ok, not the best I've eaten in Rome. I got the pasta with prawns and it tasted ok but the portion was small. One of the friends I was with got a pizza and she said the pizza we got in Paris tasted better. This would have been a 3 star review but I removed a star because they refused to seat us inside and when we went to split the bill the waitress "misheard" 19€ even though it was repeated to her multiple times and charged 90€ to the card and apparently it's impossible to reverse a charge. All in all pretty disappointing read more

We came here for dinner and were amazed on the selection of food. From the name, there is a wide selection of wine around you. My wife and I had our photo taken by our waiter with plates. The pasta was done perfectly and the atmosphere was wonderful. I must say that eating in Italy is definitely an experience. It is simple yet very flavorful. More is not necessarily better. Use your GPS on your phone since it is a little difficult to find being wedged between alleys and buildings. It is tucked away from the busy streets so it is nice being away from the bustling city square. read more

Honestly, the worst restaurant I've been to in Rome. They hardly speak English and the service is unbelievably slow. We came here based on other Yelp reviews and were expecting a great meal. We specifically came here because my mom wanted Meatballs. The service took FOREVER. We ordered quickly but after that, it took more than 30 minutes for each course to come. We got here around 8:30 and didn't leave until 10:30. I ordered the Amatriciana pasta, the mushroom risotto, the Meatballs (with added spaghetti), the calamari and a margherita pizza. The Amatriciana was terrible. It had a smokey flavor that made it taste like a camp fire and less like a sauce. Luckily, the restaurant exchanged it for lasagna. The lasagna took 30 minutes to come. It was terrible lasagna and looked like it had just been heated up in a microwave. The risotto didn't have much flavor. It was alright but not amazing whatsoever. The meatballs were only eh and the spaghetti was completely bare when served with the dish. We needed to order more sauce in order to actually make it spaghetti and meatballs. The calamari was quite good, my dad did enjoy it. The pizza was terrible, no artistry whatsoever. The service took forever. We ordered a bottle of wine and they completely forgot about it! We finally had to ask about it after our first dishes came. Easily the worst food I had in Rome. Literally go anywhere else. read more

My wife and I stumbled across the place one evening as we were attempting to take a shortcut to a place I've since forgotten. This was in July of 2010. We decided to stop and eat, and we were glad we did. The cuisine is really quite delicious. I had a spaghetti with olive oil and fresh cracked black pepper, served in a bowl made of cheese straws. The waiter playfully chided me when I ordered a cup of coffee to be served with the main course. Don't do that because they simply won't bring it to you until after dessert. They were nice about the faux pas, though. The one and only reason I don't rate Vinando with five stars is that I've enjoyed food so delicious it seem literally miraculous. This isn't miraculous, but it's worth making a special trip to. And that's exactly what my wife and I did the following summer. read more

Vinando - Business card given to me by the server the first time I visited, in 2010. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Such a gem of a find! This was the best quiet restaurant we stumbled across during a marathon of tourist riddled piazzas and mediocre restaurants. I also knocked over our wine, spilling it all over my husband. They could not have been more kind or helpful and even gave us a complementary dessert. Best place we found in Rome, hands down. Try the lasagna! read more

We wanted to finish the last night of Rome with style but the food was disappointed. I guess this restaurant is for wine bar not for dinner. The seasoning was either salty or bland and pasta was undercooked. That happened to most of our dishes. Our AirBnB was on top of this restaurant. It seemed to draw good crowds but it didn't work for me. One of the server in a suit left dishes no fix despite of telling him that the dishes were not on right person. Why is it so hard to eat good food in Italy? read more

Absolutely delicious. This lovely place is definitely off the beaten path but enough people know about it so I still recommend calling ahead and making a reservation. Overall, the service and food were excellent. Classic Italian dishes done well and plates were beautiful to look at! read more

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Failure on all levels. 1) Yes, I am a woman. Yet still, I did not go to a place in Italy that specializes in wine so my server would assume--quite assertively--that I wanted moscato. I asked about one of the white wines available by the glass that I am unfamiliar with, and all he would do is suggest moscato (which was listed in the back with dessert & specialty wines). Then he was clearly quite skeptical when I said I was interested in a dry white wine. He didn't answer my original question, either, and it didn't seem to be a language issue. I should have walked out then. I am really not okay with assumptions being made about what I want to drink, especially when nothing I say changes them. This is bad service anywhere, even more so at a wine bar! 2) They didn't sufficiently clean the greens, I'm guessing, in my starter. There was something big and hard in one bite. As I walked away, I realized that I did actually chip a molar. Thanks for that. 3) I was served the wrong pasta dish. I told the waiter that I had ordered a dish with an ingredient that the wasn't there and he told me, no, my dish didn't have it. When I saw the bill, I saw that was because he got it wrong. No, I didn't ask to speak to a manager when the waiter didn't respond adequately to my issue. Frankly, I don't think I should have to pay twice for bad service by escalating it--especially when one or the other of us is working on a second language. The food itself.. It was fine, I guess except for the ways in which it wasn't. read more

Walked in after a visit to the capitoline museum. A bit off the beaten path, but well worth the couple turns down side streets. Great, local wine list and everything we ate was phenomenal, great value for your money as well. read more

While I do applaud this particular restaurant on their great location and seemingly extensive menu, having lived in Italy for the past few months and experienced other great tastes and service I was a little disappointed. The prices were pretty steep and (I know this is a bit picky) but we weren't even offered bread to go with our meal which we had quite a long wait in receiving. My friends ordered over priced pizza's that were a bit underwhelming and not what they had been expecting. I had a salad with buffalo mozzarella that was good, then again you can't really go wrong when preparing a plate with greens and a ball of mozzarella on top. All in all, not the best experience and would recommend finding a more local friendly spot for a more personal experience. read more

We found this restaurant on our last day in Rome while looking for a restaurant that was open on Monday and before 7 pm and close to our hotel (Kolbe)for dinner. The pasta was excellent. Homemade and fresh. We ordered the fried artichokes for an appetizer and then had fettuccine porcini, cacio e Pepe and fettuccine bolognese. All were very tasty and presented nicely. The wait staff was attentive and did not rush us. If you have room, get the Tiramisu!! Definitely recommend Vinando. read more

Great food. Really delicious pasta and Seafood. Would really recomend the gnochi with shrimps. The 4 stars is just for the price.. That is a little above average, the size of the plates, that are quite small and the service that is a little impatient. But overall great itallian food experience.. read more

BEST MEAL IN ITALY! It was recommended by a young lady that has lived in Rome for years. It's a hidden jewel in the Piazza Margana and it's beautiful at night. I highly highly recommend the seafood risotto. The mussels with pasta is a close second. And the staff was very nice! read more

Vinando - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Veal saltimboca and orichetti with onions and prosciutto were excellent. Friendly service. Fabulous location on a small quiet piazza. I'd come here again in a second. read more

Vinando - Great little place on a quiet piazza. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM