It was our first day in Rome. After we checked in, stepped out to get some snacks. Well i was told…read morethat don't go to places on the main streets, go where the locals go. It works out all the same wherever you go. And it came true again. As we walked in, i realize that the cooks are Indian, manager is Egyptian. I had a doubt at first how the food is going to be any good?? THE FOOD WAS SPECTACULAR!!! Manager Tariq is an amazing guy. Makes sure comes to your table multiple times of you are ok. The prices aren't bad at all. Pasta dishes range between 13-17 Euros. They are cooked al dente!! I go to some Italian restaurants by us, I don't get food like here!! We had to come here for the 2nd time, and will definitely be back before we go!! Down side, no toilet seats in the bathroom, may be it is a custom thing, and bathrooms are kind a small.

Musa was a great server for us who don't speak Italian. He recommended some great dishes and…read moredesserts. We got sat right away. Be careful with the digestive lemon shot it kicks in right away

I love coming here the food is always good . I had an amazing server Pietro he was very attentive…read moreand made my experience great as always . I will be back .

We tried this restaurant once. We had grilled chicken breast and sea bass fillets. The fish was not…read morefresh, overcooked and oily. The baked potatoes tasted like they were disintegrating. We did not like the fact that the restaurant was filthy a bit. Service was slow. After sitting there for a while, it was a struggle to find someone to take our orders. Inside, there were only a couple of other families dining at noon.

Convenient location to my hotel in Rome and one of the best pizza that I had in Rome. This is a…read moregreat place to grab a pizza and beer after long day of walk and exploring of the wonderful city of Rome. The service was prompt and as usual everyone working there was genuine and friendly. I felt that I got greeted and served like I was a family member :) I did not try any of the pasta dishes there but the Pizza was fantastic.

The Carbonara was the worst I've ever had. Flavorless, watery and you could see cooked egg white…read more Not good! My sister liked her grilled chicken with vegetables. The waitress either hated her job or just didn't like tourists. She was very rude and short with us. The outdoor seating was nice and quiet.

Ciao! The…read morerestaurant we were originally looking for was closed, so we came here by accident. Thank God we did because we had the best Spaghetti allá Carbonara here. The only other place where I've had such a fantastic carbonara, was in Orvieto. It is my favorite pasta dish, and Lord knows I've been searching for a carbonara that can live up to Orvieto. It's definitely a must have.

Best food we had in Rome. We had clam pasta, lasagna, pizza and cod. All masterfully prepared. Too…read morebad it was our last day in Rome, otherwise we would have gone back again.

Yes, this restaurant exceeded our expectations! The bream and mushroom pizza were delicious, and…read morethe menu offered excellent fish and vegetable options. The service was warm and friendly, the ambiance was lovely, and the prices were very reasonable. I would absolutely return on my next visit to Rome!

My wife and I ate here during our last night in Rome. Very easy to make a reservation online, but…read moreit didn't feel necessary. Beautiful restaurant and the staff were attentive. We got the vegetable appetizer which was delicious and a lot of food. My wife at the fettuccine with mushrooms and I had the mixed grilled fish, highly recommend. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious. We left very full and loved our meal.

3.5 and rounded up. Good Roman food near the Spanish Steps, though not in a hurry to return…read more Located around the block south from Piazza di Spagna and the mass of tourists seeking photos in front of the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti (technically "Stairs of the Trinity of the Hills Church" aka Spanish Steps), this restaurant is nestled in a quieter alley with a few other restaurants next door. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, set up at tables with white tablecloths, probably enough to seat a hundred fifty people; the layout is spacious and deep. The interior is decorated like a rustic courtyard, with eclectic collections of kitchenware forming design elements--think a framed wall of wine corkscrews, painted ceramic plates hung in framed rows above the kitchen pass-thru, an ensemble of brass pots and pans draped across a wall along the stairs to the bathrooms upstairs. At 3pm on a Saturday, we were seated quickly with no wait, the restaurant only about a fifth full, and patrons mainly sitting outside to enjoy the warm weather. While it took a while to get menus, staff was formal and professional, taking drink orders and providing answers to our questions on dishes. We ordered the following; which came in decent-sized portions: - POLPO ALLA CATALANA €27 Octopus Catalana Style: tender octopus with potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, delicious though could've used a little more octopus for the price. - BRUSCHETTA CON BURRATA, 'NDUJA E ALICI €9 Spicy, spreadable pork sausage, Burrata and Anchoves Bruschetta. Fresh and savory, with a nice crunch from the bread crust, and a nice briny kick with the anchovy. it was one large piece which we tried to cut and share. - TRIPPA ALLA ROMANA €22 Roman tripe with tomato sauce and mint: tender, well-flavored tripe, could tell it was fresh. Glad I tried this classic Roman dish! A lot of tripe to finish in one sitting, even with three people. - OSSOBUCO ALLA ROMANA €28 Veal shank with tomato sauce, beans and pure: meat was perfectly cooked, though with the mashed potatoes and baked beans the overall texture if the dish was just very soft and a little one-note. - TIRAMISÙ TRADIZIONALE "ALLA RAMPA" DAL 1973 €11 Their traditional recipe since 1973: while we weren't sure why the cream on top was yellow, this dessert was fairly light and fluffy, a tasty tiramisu. - Hugo spritz X4 €9(?) each: they were having these and Aperol spritzes on happy hour so we ordered a few. Decent renditions here and the sweetness of the elderflower was enjoyable and not too cloying on a warm afternoon. Service was cordial and the restaurant was organized. Bathrooms are upstairs inside the restaurant.

Unfortunately I'm disappointed in leaving this 3 star review because I was pestered by our waiter…read moreto leave them a great review. He stood over my shoulder asking us to give him a 5 star. As for the food, it was ok. The only dish we really enjoyed was the osso busco.

I have been to this place three times over the past year- this is the BEST restaurant in Rome,…read morepossibly of all Italy! The bufala pizza is AMAZING and unlike anything I have ever tried in America. I will make my sad attempts to recreate it, but nothing is better than the real thing. The service is impeccable, it was super hot and they had this sprinkler thing attached to the umbrella that sprayed customers to keep us cool! The campari spritz also hit the spot! I will be back here next time I am in Italy! First time, we were staying in Piazza Novona, so it was pretty close, but the second time we booked it for 35 minutes in 90 degree weather to go there. Also, they give complimentary cherry wine drinks at the end. :) Also, this is my 100th review- wooohooo :)

Pretty good spot but I don't think I would go back. All restaurants in Rome, and maybe even all of…read moreItaly, list the allergens in each dish, except this place had some incorrect listings which made me question the reliability. For example, there were many dishes like "cheese ravioli" that indicated a fish allergy. After checking they said there wasn't fish, but they need to make sure their allergens are accurate. Anyways, the service was a it slow but everyone was friendly. The meatballs were pretty good, but the cacio Pepe was a bit bitter, I think because of the sauce they use. They also charges us for tap water which I haven't seen done before!!

My wife and I arrived back in Rome on a Sunday for 4 days to round off our 16 day Italian vacation…read more We had spent a frustrating day which started at 4:00 am to catch a 5:00 train from Vernazza to La Spezia, then on to Parma, Bologna and Rome. Unfortunately, despite repeated assurances from the Cinque Terra authorities, there was no 5:00 am train and there was a domino effect resulting in us having to re-pay for train bookings and major delays. In any event, it was a long day and we wanted someplace nice to eat. Casa Maria came up on Yelp with a lot of very good reviews and importantly, it is just around the corner from the hotel where we were staying. Luckily, I called and booked a table as while we were eating several people were turned away as the restaurant was full. Let's just say it was an amazing end to a lousy day. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The restaurant itself has great ambience and we sat outside. Tremendous bruschetta, salmon, spaghetti with clams and salad. Finished with Vin Santo. The food was fantastic and the prices very reasonable. We immediately booked a prime table just inside the restaurant for the next night and were once again blown away - spaghetti with clams, fettuccini with delicious fresh mushrooms, Tiramisu, coffee and grappa. Of course, why abandon a winning streak? We came back for the third night - our last night in Rome. We now felt like friends with the restaurant staff. The only downside was that the charming Irina was not there. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food in a wonderful environment at reasonable prices served by people who care.

We were staying nearby and came here on our last night for dinner…read more The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and it gives a very sleek intimate setting. The food was great and the portions large.