Ristorante Terrazza Ciampini di Marco Ciampini

Stopped here and had a delicious lunch! The chick pea croquettes were a hit and the spaghetti and gnocchi were out of this world! It’s a really nice spot above and near the Spanish Steps.

Beautiful restaurant, exceptional service but very expensive. You pay for the views and the fabric tablecloths and towels. Good option only if you are very tired and hungry.

I loved it here! Beautiful view and great outdoor sitting. Great for dinner or aperitivos. Our waiter Fabrizio was so amazing. We will come back one day!

My mother and I were very lucky to come here on their last day for the season 2024. Our waiter, Romano, was extremely professional and pleasant, and the food was delish. Such a treat - and with a fab view!

Unpleasant and stressful experience — would not recommend. During my trip to Rome, I stopped at this restaurant for a quick lunch, drawn by its convenient location near the Spanish Steps. Initially, the setting seemed charming, and I was hoping for a relaxing meal. However, the experience turned out to be anything but relaxing. After I sat down and ordered a small pizza and a drink, the staff immediately insisted that I must order a full meal. I explained that I wasn't very hungry and just needed a small portion, but they kept pressuring me, saying that it was a "restaurant policy." It became quite uncomfortable when a second staff member came over and repeated the demand. I was told, rather firmly, that if I didn't order a main course, I might have issues with the service. Instead of enjoying my time, I felt rushed and unwelcome. In all my travels across Italy, I have never encountered a place where guests are made to feel like an inconvenience simply because they aren't ordering enough. Most Italian restaurants are known for their warmth and hospitality — this was the complete opposite. I ended up leaving before even receiving my order because the atmosphere became too unpleasant. It’s a pity because the location is great, but the way guests are treated is simply not acceptable.

Great experience. In a good location and the service is excellent as well. We ordered mixed seafood salad, house pizza, beef fillet, and house pasta. All of them are excellent in taste. We also tried Tiramisu. Though not a fan on dessert, this one is also brilliant, particularly not that sweet. This is a good experience to end our family trip in Rome.

loved everything about this place. we came at lunch and was serviced by Eskander who was very lovely and charismatic. Food was beyond incredible, had no idea seafood could be that soft. All seating is outdoors so definitely bring your own fan because it can get very hot.

Unfortunately, our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. We came in the morning for a quick snack with our children after walking near the Spanish Steps. We were greeted by a polite host, who invited us in after we clearly explained that we only wanted to order a pizza and some coffee. We appreciated his hospitality. However, shortly after we placed our order, a waiter approached us and very insistently demanded that we order four main courses, despite the fact that it was morning and we had no intention of having a full meal. He incorrectly claimed that we had promised to order more, which was not true. When we refused, the manager was called, who explained that it was their policy that guests must order full meals. If this is indeed the restaurant's policy, it should be communicated clearly before seating guests, not after they have already placed an order. We found the approach very disappointing, especially since we were traveling with children who simply wanted a small meal. Moreover, after we mentioned that we would leave a review to share our experience, the situation became even more uncomfortable, with staff behaving in a way that we found unprofessional. We have traveled extensively across Italy, visiting many wonderful restaurants and pizzerias where we always received warm and welcoming service. Unfortunately, this was not the case here.