Mirko is a Pizzeria Restaurant in the AXA neighborhood of Rome, Italy. I used to come often while I…read morewas selling my home in Casalpalocco. On this trip, not having the house any more () I was staying in the ARIS GARDEN HOTEL near by so I came to Mirko's daily for lunch or dinner. I was never unhappy! It is very reasonable, food excellent quality freshly cooked, owner kind. Their pizzas are outstanding but their "primi" of pasta are too. Excellent meat dishes; I have not tasted fish ( I'm not a fish fan). The side dish of spinach could have been better!

My sentiments toward the food, the ambiance, the overall experience was a resounding meh. Either I…read morewas excruciatingly hungry or the wait time was excruciatingly long between ordering and eating. When the starters arrived - a platter of fried goodies (suppli, fried vegetables, fried cheese) - it felt like an eternity had passed. After a few bites, my mood elevated. Our pizzas arrived shortly after the fried platter vanished. I ordered the broccoli and sausage and was not thrilled. The crust was thinner than most place's. My SO's porcini and sausage pizza was a better choice and I had the better half of it. We ended with tiramisu, zoccolette, and cake. My tiramisu was decent, but I don't expect it to stay in memory for long. Overall, nothing out of the ordinary, but no complaints either.

Authentic Sicilian dishes that tastes like it was made in a grandma's kitchen. Everything is…read moredelicious

Phenomenal food, cool atmosphere, reasonably priced. This place is a real hidden gem.read more

Within a year, La Locanda had doubled in size, which says something about the food and/or the…read moreItalian real estate market. I've known it as a reliable establishment for good pizza, but recently I was told that its coffee and pastry offerings were, too, at that level. After a few tastings of cappuccino, sweets and pizzas, I must say, now empirically, that La Locanda is the go-to-spot in this neighborhood for a quick breakfast or a pizza stop. The cappuccino is undeniably good, like many other places in the area. Its porcini and truffle pizza is fantastic - for a value that is just as easy to digest (as someone accustomed to Manhattan prices). But note that they only serve pizza for dinner. My most recent lunch visit allowed to try and now attest to the deliciousness of its homemade bread and the clam pasta. All in all, every visit has met and/or exceeded my expectations so far.

This was absolutely delicious. So incredibly simple but perfectly done just as it should be. Super…read moreunpretentious atmosphere although speaking Italian will come in handy. This is a bit outside of Rome but very worth the drive as you won't find food like this in the city. Drink the Romanella and eat until you just can't anymore.....and then eat more! Cheers everyone!

Absolutely amazing experience. Antonio is the best host & made us feel at home. The food is…read moreamazing. The truffle pasta with bacon was one of the best pasta dishes we had during our stay in Italy.

Been to a boatload of Roman cafes from Venice to Rome and I've gotta day this has been my most…read moreenjoyable meal yet. Food is fantastic and beer is reasonably priced. Don't forget dessert! The atmosphere outside in the street is peaceful and beautiful. Great find after a day at Ostia Antica archeological park.

For when you're tired of pizza pies, but not quite tired of gourmet pizza. The owner is not just a…read morepizza enthusiast, but also a kitchen "scientist" on all the peculiar applications of biologic flours and yeast. The result is that the dough is highly digestible, resulting in a somewhat lighter product that doesn't leave you bloated the day after. Stress on lightER, because the toppings are so tempting that every meal is hardly a weight-losing experience. The idea of serving pizza by the slice allows you to mix and match, ordering several flavors in one meal. And if you're with a larger crowd, there are alternatives for every taste: fried goodies (supplì, crocchette etc.), rotisserie pork and chicken, sides and cold cuts. There's even a whole section for draft beer and gourmet cheese. Meaning that if you don't want to take it to go, there's plenty of room to seat inside and even watch the latest soccer game, if that's your cup of tea. I'm more of a fan of thinner, less risen pizza, but I gladly make an exception for the creative combinations on display, including vegetarian and meat-loving creations. And if you do the math, you end up spending less than if going to a more traditional restaurant, although the pizza by the slice is priced a bit on the high side. All credit cards are accepted, so don't put any limit to your appetite and order away, flour, water and yeast never tasted so good and rich.

While even the touristy areas of Rome (or Italy in general) have really good food, we are so glad a…read morefriend brought us here. Incredible and creative blends of flavors with fresh, organic ingredients.

At the end of our two week stay in Italy--Florence and Rome, we decided to spend our last couple of…read moredays in Lido di Ostia, as it is near the beach and convenient to the airport for our trip home. We chose to eat at Povero Pesce, which seemed to get good reviews online, and especially on Yelp. We found out, as we tracked toward the location, that Povero Pesce no longer exists in Lido di Ostia, but has been replaced by Il Pesce di Ostia. No matter, still a fish-based menu, which is what we were looking for on the beach after a couple of weeks of going completely off our diets! We approached the restaurant and started questioning if it was inside the McDonalds next door, as we could see the M through the front patio window. Again, not to worry. This little place, a bit off the beaten path in Lido di Ostia, was a beautiful small sit-down restaurant of its own. Quaintly decorated of perhaps the Victorian era, the nice woman at the front of the house led us to a table. We were glad we got there at opening, as it the dining room was quite small, and by the time our meals were served, it was full. We like to find restaurants that haven't been "Americanized", and were rewarded here. They had an English menu, but nobody that we could find spoke English at all. Almost completely a fish menu, there was a daily special at each course. We had a bit of trouble understanding what these were because of the language barrier, but the server was very helpful, using her iPhone when necessary to show us the words :). This was one time that I felt self-conscious about not being able to speak their language a bit better (or at all), but they did not make us feel like we were imposing. We each ordered a starter, first course, and main, and each were very fresh and delectable. Mussels and calamari were prominent on the menu, and my husband and son loved every bite of the salads and pasta dishes containing these mollusks. I ordered sea bass for my main, and it was wonderful--moist, nicely roasted, with a lovely beurre blanc. The white wine was to my husband's liking, as well, and although the menu here was very small, they did seem to pay attention to providing fine local wine options. As usual, based on our experience in small Roman restaurants, dessert and espresso are always graciously offered. We found a different style of dessert in Lido di Ostia. Cheesecake and Tirimasu are always an option, but not what you expect. Each came in what I would consider to be a large bowl full of a creamy custard. The cheesecake offered a swirl of either chocolate or berries in syrup, with the graham crust sort of a chunk at the bottom of the bowl, covered with the creme anglais-type cheesecake. The Tirimasu was similar, with the lady fingers offered at the bottom of the bowl, and not soaked as a part of making the dish so that it was more like a crunchy crust rather than the moist layered cake-like experience I was expecting. While delicious (who doesn't love coffee or cheese-cake flavored cream?), they are definitely a shareable, unless you are ready to consume what must be an outrageous number of saturated fat calories! We had these similar desserts served at both the restaurants we sampled in Lido di Ostia. I mean, who isn't ready for a splurge when you are on your Italian vacay?

Great food and kind staff! Nice small place that had a good atmosphere, would definitely recommend.read more