Antica Enoteca Ristorante -Wine Bar

Had a lovely lunch here. It's a little more pricey than maybe some other places (not bad though), but you get what you pay for. The ambiance was the first thing I noticed. It's old, but tasteful and elegant. The staff were friendly and I had a long conversation with the maitre d, which was really nice. The food was great. While you wait, they bring the obligatory bread basket, but also some fresh hunks of Parmigiano Reggiano and some brined olives. My pasta was excellent and perfectly al dente, and my tiramisu was really big enough for two people. Can't wait to return on my next visit to Roma.

We came to have a drink and they were fantastic. The atmosphere was lovely and people talked to each other. We ordered mussels and clams, I was expecting pasta, but it was more akin to the French method just with a beautiful complex and subtle sauce. So magnificent that the tasty toast supplied was insufficient to finish the sauce! Copious amounts of bread were needed. Truly a triumph of Italian cooking!

Amazing food and even better service! Our server was highly knowledgeable on the wine selection available and recommended the perfect red wine for my boyfriend and I. We were given complimentary olives, cheese, and bread. Everything we ordered, especially the steak was delicious! Highly recommend this lovely place.

The food was delicious, I especially liked the treats. However, it took a little long for the order to arrive. The atmosphere and location of the place are very nice. The bathroom and inside were also very clean. It is perfect for a pleasant weekend meal in a nice, stylish place. I would definitely go again.

Tremendous restaurant with a rustic old world charm. Our waiter was amazing, we ordered the meat board and he suggested we opt for all prosciutto which was a great recommendation. And he casually mentioned that if we want something that's not on the menu ask and they be able to make it. We had Cacio e Pepe, gnocchi, Ravioli and pizza

Lovely food and friendly staff. I really appreciated our waiter's patients. He allowed us to have an appetiser before we ordered a 2nd dish, giving us time to decide how hungry we still were or if we fancied something different from our first thoughts after we had begun eating. A wide selection of wines

We had the most wonderful time here. The food was perfect. I had spaghetti with tagliatelle and my husband had cacio Pepe. The house made noodles are wonderful. The service was incredible. We don’t often ask for anyone to take our picture and these were offered to us.

Good food, good service, and good atmosphere but... SUPER EXPENSIVE! I'm aware that the area is a touristy one but I didn't expect such high prices. We had 2 bottles of a simple wine (35 EUR per bottle), a burger (20eur) a plate of cheese and ham (there were 2 types of cheese that were really bad, the rest were ok), Saltimboca which was good (20+ EUR) and more. If you don't mind the prices this is a nice place but if you don't want to spend too much find another place, there are plenty of excellent ones with half the price 🙂

The place was pretty packed. After I walked in, a female looked for a table for me and my guest. She found a table and went back to tell me. When we were brought to the back, the employee said that a co-worker accidentally sat another set of patrons. My guest and I ended up having to wait for a different table. When we got to an outside table, the ambience was cute. I looked at the specials menu and wanted to try the black truffle carbonara I had seen pictures online of. What arrived looked like just a regular carbonara w/ bacon. The table next to me ordered the same. I didn't see any black truffle shavings at all. My receipt showed the charge for the black truffle carbonara though. I didn't know what happened. I didn't bother pointing out the error to the waiter because I had just wanted to get out of there (at the table next to us, someone was smoking).

The food here was textbook. I'd eat here every week if I could. The heavenly, thick, emulsified sauces just clung to our pasta, and the fresh ingredients - tomatoes, pesto, and guanciale - set everything off. That said, we did need to add parm to one of our dishes (the tornarelli) to get the salt level right. My rigatoni carbonara was a special, which came with the waiter's recommendation. I cannot believe how much guanciale flavor it packed. To my taste, the actual lardons weren't needed to bring over the top. That's how good it was. I also loved the focaccia. It wasn't complimentary - we assumed it was when the offer was made by our retreating waiter - but boy, was it hot and fresh.

The only restaurant on our trip to Italy that we ate at more than once. All of the food was fresh and delicious. The Focaccia bread is a must-order. On our second trip, when we ordered dessert, I was trying to decide between the Apple Pie and the Chocolate Cake. When I was told the cake would take a few mins to prepare, I started to lean Apple Pie, but our server, George, talked me into the cake. He said "it was worth the wait". It was maybe the best dessert I've ever had. The ambience was top notch. On both trips to this restaurant, we ate outside. Situated in a less busy side street, there was little road traffic so the setting was exactly what you'd picture for an authentic Italian dinner in Italy. If you try this place you won't regret it. And if you're lucky, George will be your server.

The food (caccio e pepe and pizza) were excellent. A pretty restaurant as well, highly recommend.

A fantastic find in a lively part of Rome. We started with the fresh, perfectly baked Focaccia, followed by a rich Cacio e Pepe and a classic lasagna, both paired beautifully with a bottle of Sangiovese. We finished with a smooth slice of Tiramisu. Every dish was expertly prepared, making the visit one of the great highlights of our trip.

The service was amazing and very friendly. The ambience is warm and stunning. But the food and wine was for sure on another level. We recommend the beinvenuto white and whatever the specials of the day are. Go with whatever is seasonal

Not nearly the place it once was Service: waiter was irritating The wine, brunello and barolo was good

A place I always rely on for a nice aperitivo! The atmosphere is cozy and classic. I'm sure their full menu is just as great.

This lovely restaurant is very close to the Spanish Steps and looked inviting so we stepped in. We were full of jet lag and needed a nice meal. The wait staff is very friendly and we ordered Caprese plate and a Caesar salad. They were both delicious especially the Caesar salad. Of course the bread was outstanding too. We sat outside on the quaint sidewalk and enjoyed our fresh salads. I recommend this restaurant for a nice evening meal and outside there are tons of Gelato shops for dessert.

Normally all restaurants are to be avoided in the Tourist Triangle around the Spanish Steps. This is one of the exceptions... it is a truly beautiful bar that could be dropped into any Metropolitan city in the world and fit right in. It's almost like a high-end version of a sports bar with a simple menu, featuring all the classics... full bar and beer and wine with TVs always showing some type of sporting event. It's open late, including the kitchen which is open at least until midnight daily. The food is better than most "bar food" but it's the bar here that really is the draw. I also want to point out the service experienced at the bar was world class... everyone wanted to give five star customer service even in a casual environment.

We actually ended up stopping in here twice during our trip because we enjoyed it so much. The service was very friendly and attentive. The wine list was good and our server gave suggestions. The prosciutto and mozzarella plate was awesome with with bread. This is a great place for a sit down meal or just a quick drink at the bar. They have TVs inside if you're looking to catch the World Cup too.

This long time favorite of mine never goes out of style...! Even though it is smack in the middle of tourist traps, you won't be ripped off here. Great location (piazza di Spagna), nice nibbles & cool atmosphere. Especially hip for aperitivo or lunch on a Saturday. And yes, we locals hang out here too

After traveling through most of the middle to southern part of Italy, I wanted to continue my food journey! My wife and I looked for places close to the hotel and hopefully out of the tourist traps near the old Spanish Steps - this place didn't fulfill either of those! The bar was pretty crowded when we arrived but we were seated in the dining room pretty quickly. That's about where the whole thing turned south! The waiter seemed bothered by us being there. He served us wine that tasted like it was open for a couple of days, then got a disgusted look again when I asked for a new bottle! When he took the bad wine to the bartender, the bartender and some other person were smelling and tasting the wine as if they were trying to decide to give me a fresh glass!! "Just open the new bottle and give me good wine!!!" Is what I was thinking. Finally after what seemed like ten minutes, he brought a fresh glass. The food was mediocre- I had pasta w red meat sauce and my wife had ravioli w cheese and spinach filling. It definitely didn't taste as fresh, or flavorful as what we'd had in multiple cities in Italy. Food was a bit pricey but I guess location dictated the price. Didn't bother wi desert - and wouldn't recommend this place.

2.5 stars I give this place 5 stars as a wine bar and 1 star as a restaurant. I stopped by one day for a drink, and it was great. They had a good selection of wine, service was good, and there was a nice, lively vibe, while still classy. Since it was close to my hotel, I decided to come back a few days later for another drink and a snack. I had was was literally the worst caprese salad of my life, and that includes caprese salads in Texas, where I don't think there even are any Italian people. It was presented nicely, with wedges of tomato interspersed with wedges of mozzarella and a pile of arugula in the middle. Unfortunately, everything was incredibly bland and not seasoned at all. I mean AT ALL. They brought out salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar as an accompaniment, but if I wanted to make my own salad dressing, I would have stayed home and done that instead of going to a restaurant where people are supposed to make food for me to eat. I'd go back for drinks, but I would never try the food again.

Can an Italian restaurant in Rome make a pizza taste bad? Yes , yes they can . How about fettuccine? Yes yes they can .

I came across this lovely little bar on my first day in Rome and I enjoyed it's vibe so much that I came back here on my last day too. The first stop was just for a large glass of vino, while the second stop saw me try a plate of polenta, which was just deliciously scrummy. The interior decorations are eye catching and the service was smooth as silk. If you're in need of refuelling while near the Spanish Steps, you would do well to pop in here.

In a area of tourist traps and really non Italian owned and operated restaurants you find an authentic and incredibly real to the heart of Rome Italian Enoteca and restaurant. The Cacio e Pepe is always incredible and the aged prosciutto and salad is extraordinary along with the other selections on the menu. I would recommend this place for a great wine, beer or specialty drink from the heat of Rome or for a great lunch or dinner. I've been coming here for over 25 years and the food and service is great!

When I visit a new city, I, like most, prefer to visit places the locals do. I want to go somewhere that has fresh, real, authentic food. I want some place indicative of the lifestyle. I want to be immersed in a culture - enveloped by its sounds, tastes, sights, and smells. You might not necessarily expect that from this enoteca, given its location just off the Spanish steps and busy, famous shopping street of Via Condotti; however, you'll find yourself sharing the space with many Romans stopping in for a glass of wine or light bite. It's the perfect way to take that needed afternoon break, between shopping and sightseeing! The location is ideal for people watching. The side street of Via della Croce is bustling with people and motorini. It's exactly what you expect when you come to Rome. While the inside is beautiful with dark, wooden tables and a horseshoe-shaped bar that feels intimate and cozy, the outside is the place to really enjoy all the city has to offer. There are only a few tables outside, so if you pass by and are fortunate enough to see an empty one, I recommend sitting down as quickly as possible! The wait staff is friendly and prompt. The wine list is extensive. Not necessarily as inexpensive as other places, but you pay for the location and ambiance. Add to that a sampler plate of local meats, cheeses, and olives and you have the perfect afternoon snack. You'll be surprised how long you can sit here and just watch the world go by. They always say life is a little bit slower in Italy, and you'll see why once you sit down at Antica Enoteca. You'll soon appreciate why so many Italians enjoy the simple things in life that happen all around them! Salute!

A delightful restaurant near the Spanish steps. Many Italians appear to frequent during the lunch hours, so a nice mix of tourists and locals. The anti-pasta selection makes a great starter for two, or even a decent snack with a glass of wine if you're feeling peckish. The service is friendly and very quick. There's free wifi and a very relaxed atmosphere.

Great selection of wine. Had the antipasti plate which included perfectly grilled eggplants and zucchini, sundried tomatoes, generous portions of Parmasean, and various meats. Service was a bit off as waiter kept forgetting to bring our wine (it is an enoteca...) but still a fun, romantic ambience dining on the cobblestone street.

One of my favorites in Rome. Always great food, good price. Not a tourist trap even though it's right off the Spanish steps. A wonderful place for a fun lunch. Can't wait to go back!

Great spot to stop in for a glass of wine or beer and a cheese or salumi platter. Tried both the house white and red wines, both were good. The "medium" cheese platter seemed slightly expensive, but came with nice portions of 7 cheeses, all of which were terrific, particularly the Parmigiano that they carve off of a wheel in front of you. Good service, too.

Service (or lack there of) is lackluster along with sloppy menu and boring dishes. All that needs to be said but I need to continue.

Very nice bar close to Trevi Fountain with amazing antipasti and pizza. Nice selection of wine and dog friendly.

It is not the restaurant's fault that it's on a tourist trodden street and tourists eat there, right in the midst of locals. It is not a tourist trap. Food is solid good. Happened to eat there twice. Excellent steak with side of roasted potatoes, good tortellini with mushrooms, super fresh and moist filet of sea bass, very good tiramisu (way better than less than "best tiramisu in Rome" from Pompi). And selection of wine by glass... well, just order their Barolo. The place is intimate, romantic, but when we came late with a kid we were accommodated with no problem. It is clean. Ok, the service is a bit brisk, just don't be too fussy and demanding, and you will be treated just like any other local. I'd rather have good food served efficiently, then a mediocre food and drink not improved by obsequious smiles.

Insanely busy, but managed to seat our party of seven in a great spot. Three people were helping a crowd of 120, and still managed to do a terrific job. Their food is truly wonderful. Highly recommended.

Located near Piazza Espagna, l'Enoteca Antica is a great place to catch your breath after shopping and sight-seeing in Roma. The bar is rustic and you are surrounded by frescos. My go-to spot in Rome for wine by the glass or bottle. This is a fun place to relax with friends. The wine menu is ever-changing and features fabulous Italian wines. Traditional Roman food is also served at a reasonable price. Everyone loves their pizzas!

After one tourist trap after another, we decided to find a place where there seemed to be more locals than tourists. Although this place was close to the Spanish Steps, there was very little map-wielding, vacation garbed (you know, big hats, cargo pants and sandals) tourists to be seen. We went to all of those cheesy restaurants before, and the wifey and I were sick of the food that was meant for foreigners to feel comfortable. It doesn't scream of "Ciao! Viva Italia!" nor does is give off the impression that you shouldn't set foot into this place. Don't expect "awesome service" because, well, you're in Rome. You shouldn't expect immediate service like in Manhattan or SF because, when in Rome, you have to take it slow. Take it easy. You are on vacation, not some business itinerary with deadlines. Well, we were seated outside, and ordered lots of wine, heck, after all, it's a L'enoteca. The wine was awesome, but is there really any "bad" wine in Italy? Then, the pasta came out. O M G. I don't care what other people may say, that this pasta is just "ok" or that was "mediocre" at best, but when I ate their home-made pasta I said " what the hell was I eating all of my life?" It wasn't the pasta I was "used to" but in a very very great way. Heck, I am not set in my ways. But for those who are set in their ways, this may not be that great. Ok, so you mean to tell me, after shelling out what could possibly buy a couple of Ferrari's over a lifetime at these "Italian" restaurants in San Francisco was just a marketing ploy? Sorry to use this Shawshank Redemption reference so loosely, but after crawling through miles of crap, I came out clean on the other side. (or something to that effect). Even if that wasn't the best pasta on my trip to Italy, it certainly was my best introduction to a beautiful country.

In a very touristy area my husband and I stumbled upon a gem. Very spacious outside seating that was very popular at lunch time but the inside is very charming as well. Nothing like the majority of the touristy places that are nearby because of e Spanish Steps. The food was good and the service was good as well. I mostly give it such a high rating because it had a lot of character which we really enjoyed.

It being our first night in Rome, and we were on 26 hours of no sleep, we wanted something close by. Our B&B we are staying in is one block from this restaurant. All the tables outside were full so we decided to stop in. Glad we did! Excellent gnocchi and my husbands Tonnarelli with cheese and black pepper was literally the best pasta we've ever eaten.

In contrast with the other reviews, I did not find the food here to be very good at all. I had Bagolini with duck sauce (al'anatra) and there was no duck to be found in the sauce as far as I could discern. My son had the gnocchi which did not appear to be too bad but he did not rave about it. We ordered the veal as the second plate, and it arrived sliced way too thin and way overdone - clearly delivered off a steam table. What a crime against veal. That being said, the atmosphere is terrific, although cars and scooters drive right by the end of the tables outside. The wait staff were quite friendly and did attempt to apologize for the food quality, including a gratis limoncello, but all in all, not a place I would seek out again for food. Atmosphere? Yes Drinks? Yes. Lunch might well be better.

A couple of streets north of the Spanish Steps, this is a great little place with plenty of seating and good food. Though there are a few tables outside for al fresco dining, we opted to sit inside due to the cooler weather. The waiter was pleasant and spoke English well enough to get our order correct, and we enjoyed a bottle of Gladium Rosso (15,00) with our ravioli and spaghetti pomodoro. Every tasted good and we were glad we stopped here for dinner our first night in Rome. Still figuring out service/tips in Rome. Some places include it, but if they don't, you can tip a couple of euro as you feel lead. Apparently, there is no standard 15%, 18% or 20% guidelines, so we gave him 3 euros based on our meal total. Heard about this place from another Yelper in the States who had visited here a few years ago; thankful for Yelp contributing to the success of our trip!

Love this little place.... you cant quite call it a hole in the wall... I mean it is off of one of Rome's most famous streets. However, it has the decadent charm of Napoleon House. Wines are good, plentiful and reasonably priced.

I have to give it a two star because of the mediocre pasta and less than average quality meat I ordered here. Disclaimer: I didn't order their pizza, so cannot comment on that. My experience of this place is a typical mediocre restaurant in a very touristy location. I was expecting something better after a long tiring day in Rome. Suggestion: check out better places in advance instead of dropping in a place like this -- exactly what a tourist would do and a place that targets tourists like us without much "real taste of Rome".

Nothing bad, but nothing special. Good cheese and meat board appetizer. Pastas weren't very exciting. We got seated into a room in the back by ourselves which didn't do anything for atmosphere.

The bruschetta we had for antipasta was average. Not great, but definitely not bad. After this course we had the ravioli and lemon cream fettuccini. The fettuccini was the BEST you will have, and the ravioli was very good as well. Wine was good, I mean it is Italy. For second course, the meal went down hill slightly. The tuna tartare was a little mushy and the roasted veal was less than ordinary. Overall, great pasta and wine. Maybe good for lunch instead of dinner.

A relaxing, delicious meal with great people watching and very reasonably priced. We had the corner table outside, two plates of pasta, a crispy pizza, and a bottle of wine for 58 euro.

We stumbled upon this place twice, the second time everything was closed up due to rain but be enjoyed it so much the first time we stayed for a second. We tried a variety of items risotto, pasta, chicken dishes and enjoyed them all. We also tried the cheese plates and thought they were delicious and they have IPA!

How does this place still exist? If you enter this restaurant, use the WiFi and see this review. For the love of God get out. Don't let the appearance of this restaurant fool you. Although it has free WiFi, you can simply leech on it outside (Telecom WiFi). Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure almost all the pics in the menu are from Google Service: The waiter didn't even bother to write our order down, and simply threw the menu down. After tasting the food, they prodded us for desserts. No way we're getting desserts. Ambience: Looks good. Noisy waters and appropriate lighting. I'd say deceiving for the kind of food they serve. Food: My friends and I ordered 4 veal steaks, 1 carbonara, 1 roman pork, 1 calamari and 1 fungi pizza. Let me first say that my friends carbonara was tasteless. Who messes up carbonara? My friend says the taste was "nothing". To me it tasted like cream and pepper. Or worse. My friends 14 euro veal steak was as big as an IPhone 6+, which really isn't big at all. Dry and tasting like pepper, all you have is a slice of lemon to bears down the sad steak. My roman pork was just 8-10 thin slices of roast pork for 10 euros. It was good. Not bad. Underwhelming though. Pizza was just Okay, nothing special for 8 euros. The funniest dish was the calamari for 12 euros. They were as small as tiny onion rings for 12 pcs. Sad. One euro per ring. F*** Conclusion: Read my intro.

Food was amazing! Wait staff was very friendly. Owner seated us and was very nice. Great meal with a great glass of wine

My favorite enoteca! Great food ! Try the pasta with rabbit. All types of wonderful choices "little plates " at the bar. Excellent wine choices at inexpensive prices. The restaurant is stunning and romantic. A must stop.

Came in for a quick drink. Stayed for 3. Bartenders Paolo and Constantine were amazing and fun. I trusted them with making me a spritz with a twist since I wasnt a huge fan of the normal version and they hit it out of the park. Vodka aperol spritz. If you are ever looking for a place to grab a great drink with great and friendly bartenders, come to Antica Enoteca.

Great place to have dinner or just while away time with a glass of wine. We come to Rome every year or so and usually end up here for dinner or drinks a couple of times each trip. They have a great wine selection by the glass, a selection of sharing platters as well as a good dinner menu. English is spoken and the service is friendly, casual and competent.

We enjoyed it very much. Excellent and witty service. The food and wine was good. We would return.

Come here every.time we are in Rome. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food all at a great price. It never disappoints.

Had a great experience! Eleanor was fantastic, our food was great, and the ambiance was wonderful. Would highly recommend. I had the linguine with bacon and such, and someone we were with had the crepes. They don't serve wine in a litre or 1/2 litre, so the wine is a bit more expensive. Other than I would say all in all fantastic!

It was fun to compare this ancient place to the Cavour. Very different vibe. This is an old, historic place and it feels like it. Dusty, rustic, wine barrels...almost a cliche of an Italian enoteca, but this is quite real. As others noted, it is not a tourist trap. My friend and I were the only non Romans here, and we were given a very nice table near a large and boisterous group of Roman friends having what appeared to be the time of their lives. While tempted to ask our burly gruff waiter "I'll have what their having," we bombarded him with wine questions until he sent over the younger hipster dude who helped us out. We ended up with a fantastic barolo that was almost obscenely under-priced (this ever happens in the states...ever). I had a basic but very nice salad and a seafood dish...cod I think, that was simple and rustic and just perfect in that Roman way. If there was any touristy kitsch going on, I didn't notice it.

This restaurant has the most comfortable sidewalk chairs we have seen. we ate at a half dozen sidewalk restaurants and the chairs were uniformly uncomfortable. The food and service were good and my wife loved the espresso.

This place is recommended by Rick Steves, but he obviously has not been by in 2015, and like many of his recommendations it has morphed into something more tourist oriented. You can tell from the other reviews that the menu used to be more interesting, more local, and less expensive in a place with a lot of ambience. Now they serve "Italian" dishes normally not found in Italy for much higher prices with the ambience missing because everyone is a tourist... Disappointing.