Giardino di Giulia e fratelli

While visiting Via Appia Antica we stopped at the Giardino di Giulia e Fratelli for lunch. Immediately, we felt a homey atmosphere. Sit where you like, they said. A young waiter brought us menus of Italian delights, and we ordered salads, bruschetta, pasta amatriciana, and, of course, more bread. It was all served in a timely manner for Italy, and and it was all delicious. It's mostly an open air place, but this day, we were inside a zipped plastic enclosure with astroturf floor. It's obvious that locals and tourists alike enjoy this place.

If I could give 6 stars I would!! We had the most wonderful lunch here! We were walking the Appian Way and stopped in not knowing we had discovered a secret garden restaurant. The food was amazing, atmosphere beyond fabulous and extraordinary service-friendly and helpful.

Gluten Free pasta and Bread! After we toured the catacombs at San Sabastian we strolled along the Apian way and happened upon this cute restaurant. My husband has celiac and we were so surprised to find not only gluten free pasta here but they also served him GF bread and bruschetta! The service was so nice and we would definitely go again.

After touring the catacombs and walking the ancient road, we strolled by the most charming secret garden restaurant and could not help but stop in. Without question the most friendly service we had our whole trip and the food was as good as you would find anywhere in Rome. The bruschetta, pastas and pastries were so good! We even got a pin to commemorate our experience, which my wife has proudly put on her cooking apron at home, such a perfect gift. Thank you to the wonderful staff that made our day!

Update of the initial review: After having dinner here 3 times, I absolutely love this place and its people. It was always the same good food and perfect service. Good food is not unusual for us. We love food and constantly search for places where we can satisfy our tastes and appetites. But the service like here is very rare. We have seen in movies that in very few upscale places, waiters are gentlemen with absolute politeness, not talking too much but observing any single little need you might have and helping you even before asking for help. We found here such a gentleman and we're proud we'd have this chance. Thank you, Giardino di Giulia. ‐-------- Very good food and nice people. It's a big garden, Roman style with big orange trees all over. Service is fast and friendly. With sufficient parking places and all those monuments nearby, Giardino di Giulia e Fratelli is the logical choice for a delicious lunch or dinner

Excellent food and service. Family owned and operated. Cozy and welcoming. Stopped there after walking the Appian way. It was Halloween and they gave us candy and a free art print of one of the local sights. The owners were kind and the food good after a long hike. Highly recommend.

First, we thought this place was a tourist trap but it ended up being a very nice and welcoming restaurant with great food and reasonable prices. The outside sitting area is peaceful and has amazing views and atmosphere. Great stopover if you are biking in the park.

A beautiful restaurant with the most amazing, welcoming staff! Definitely stop by if you are visiting the Appian Way and the catacombs. The food was delicious and the hospitality was fantastic!

Great place to sit. Not much else. Food was cold, wine was bad, bathroom in disrepair, but it was a nice place to rest your feet. Seems like the espresso might be at least average based on the amount of people drinking it.

This place is just outside Rome on the Appian Way. We had lunch there and it was great. Best. Buffalo. Mozzarella. Ever. And wonderful meats. Definitely try their grilled pork. All in a lovely outdoor garden setting.