La Ciambella

Seems like the Michelin recommendation was for a reason. Elegance and home-made creativity combined in every bite. Recently I am searching for special and magical things in life including food. Seems like I found my absolute favorite restaurant of the area in Rome. And I can surely call it one of the best meal spots in Rome. Very satisfying experience considering also a wonderful atmosphere and amazing staff started from the waiters including the manager and emphasizing the cooks who were working in an open kitchen. If the kitchen is transparent you can tell the quality right away. I couldn’t help myself and follow the process near the counter, asked to see our second dishes in making. Would recommend the duck chest and Tiramisu, which seemed like a heavenly dessert.

Wow this place was awesome!! Found it by a recommendation online and it didn’t disappoint! I got one of the fresh pastas and the portion size was smaller than I thought it would be but it was very rich and filling!! Also pictured is the hand baked bread with bread sticks. I got a very good White wine. As I’m a tourist here, I don’t have the names of those items but it was wonderful!! The service was incredible! This place is definitely expensive, so keep that in mind but the environment is very relaxed, and cozy, but very classy. The staff were very nice and explained everything that I was eating and drinking! The extensive wine list was impressive. It’s two blocks from the Panthenon but not touristy at all, I think I was one of the few in there.

We stopped here for a quick lunch, but didn't realize it's fancier than we thought. I would have liked to try their tasting menu, but didn't have enough time. Overall the services and food were great. Didn't really care for the calamari sandwich though.

Came here for dinner today. Absolutely loved it, the food, the service, the restaurant interior and setting. The server gave some good recommendations and was very informative and knowledgeable of the dishes the restaurant was serving. Food and wine were great, taste good and not boring! Would definitely come back if I’m in Rome again!

Very pricy and small portion food. The presentation and flavour is not too bad but really not worth the price , we paid 4 euro for small amount of bread and asked for butter, waiter didn’t informed us the butter is extra 3 euro! The dessert is also super small and overall quite unsatisfying meal.

The best carbonara in Rome! And a hidden gem in the centre of the vity. I visited La Ciambella 5 years ago and ordered their carbonara and was blown away by its flavour. I therefore didn't think twice about returning when I was in Rome last weekend. The carbonara was as good, if not better than I remembered. The service was friendly and the restaurant has a lovely ambience.

We were a party of 8 told to split into 4 tables because of Covid. We complied with this requirement, however because it was our wedding, we sat in a way that our seats faced each other. We were told to move by the staff and when we asked why (again we were following the rules with mess than 6 people at a table) we were told we could not sit that way. The server (“manager”) told us it was not his intention to ruin the wedding, when we told him he did he told us “we can’t go on like this” and told us to leave and pay for water we did not drink. We proceeded to leave and were told that we were threatening and that the manager wanted to call the police on us. I’m pretty sure they were racist - i have no other explanation for the rude treatment we experienced. No other place in Rome has treated us this way or made us feel this way so I think it is a problem with the manager himself. I wish I could leave this place a zero.

Favorite was the beef tongue salami. Pleasant first meal here in Rome. The place is really close to pantheon and dishes were delicious.

This was our first dinner in Rome and it was superb! The restaurant had the quintessential Italian vibes, the food was superb and the service was on point. I got their beef dish and it was fantastic. Super tender and delicious! My family got different pastas and each were just as tasty as the other. The quality was definitely standardized in that regard where no matter the dish, the quality of the food was top notch. They even brought out a tiramisu for my husband's birthday! I would definitely recommend this spot!

We had a wonderful evening here. This place deserves a Michelin star. The staff is so attentive and the tasting menu was delicious. We especially loved the sweetbreads. Highly recommended for a night out in Rome.

Came here debating to do a la carte or tasting menu. The 50 euro tasting option looked more appetizing to me than the 80 euro option. I think I made a mistake. I probably should have opted for the 80 Euro option. While the 50 was fine something seemed missing. I also did the wine pairing which was ok. Honestly the best thing was the bread basket for extra 4 Euro. Service was fine. ***

One of the best meals we had in Rome. The full tasting menu was going to be too much food, so we ordered several dishes to share. The service was definitely the best; they split dishes for us and created a great wine pairing.

A wonderful spot for lunch (or dinner). The restaurant is beautiful and the food is excellent. The spaghettone carbonara, lunguina with fermented black garlic, caccio e pepe, all successful. Service was good too.

We had our last dinner while in Rome at this nice restaurant. The restaurant itself was simply but elegantly decorated, located near the Pantheon. It was a bit of a more upscale dinner compared to the trattorie and osterie we had been visiting. Nonetheless the prices even for the tasting menus were fairly reasonable. We were sat at the table right in front of the kitchen which was great since we could see these chefs at work but it got really hot and it wasn't until towards the end of our meal when we actually perceived any AC (perhaps someone else complained of feeling hot elsewhere in the restaurant). We started our meal with two appetizers, the beef tongue and a chickpea pancake with anchovies. The tongue was surprisingly tender and delicious, not what I was expecting when I skeptically ordered the dish. The anchovies were delicious however I don't think the chickpea pancake was a great vessel to serve the anchovies on. The pancake was kinda bland and flavorless. For our entrées we had the spaghettone Carbonara and the linguine with Sardinia bottarga. I chose the carbonara since I was on a mission to try the 4 classic Roman pastas. The sauce on this pasta is definitely richer and heavier than the other classic Roman pastas and although it's tasty and flavorful, it's too rich for me. The pasta with bottarga was good, but it's definitely got a strong fishy taste that some people may not like. We were warned of this ahead of time by the server which was not a problem for us since we love the taste of bottarga. Service was very attentive and cordial.

Delicious food and nice interior. I noticed that just about everyone around us were Americans, which made me wonder if they had all found the restaurant on Yelp, as I had.

I'm literally still buzzing off our meal from La Ciambella. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and could not be happier. The menu consisted of a porchetta appetizer, sweet bread appetizer, carbonara, rabbit with sauce, ricotta and sour cherry dessert and red wine biscotti take home dessert. It was perfection start to finish. We've been in Italy for about 2 weeks now (Rome, Florence and Venice) and both agree this has been our favorite meal thus far. Service was also great (friendly and informative).

In my opinion, this is the best restuarant find in Rome. It's located on a side street and not very touristy. You will find in Rome a lot of cafes and restaurants that have people outside enticing you to go in their business. We found this place on Yelp, had great reviews and decided to try it out. We went for dinner the first time and had their one of their tasting menu w wine pairings and some of the a la carte menu items. First off, the staff is a well oiled machine. The teamwork was evident. The servers worked together excellently (I wish my workplace worked that way!) Second the food is amazing (chef Francesca kudos to you, your staff and the pastry chef!) We went back for lunch the very next day and again was pleased with everything. The only negative I can say is that we didn't discover this place the first day we were in Rome , I would've eaten there everyday.

The ambiance was very cute, I was ready to be wowed but was extremely disappointed. The service is just okay but for the prices I'm paying service should be better. The food - presentation was 3.5 out of 5. Very nice but wasn't perfect. The taste however was lacking heavily. I had to ask for salt and pepper and lemon. That might've been an insult to the chef but no one asked how my food was proper to me getting the check. Maybe just a place to get a drink or some small but would not recommend for dinner or lunch

Tasting traditional menu was fantastic and wine pairing was perfect. Excellent service and added value with items not on menu from chef as a surprise rounded out a special evening. My personal favorite was the steamed beef with tomato followed by the grilled Roman lamb.

Pasta was really good~ cooked perfectly. Must check out the hole in the floor that shows ancient layer of Rome. Very nice~

This was in our top 2 meals during 10 days in Italy and came recommended by our restaurant. Upscale and pricing to match. Touristy, for sure, but the food is excellent. I only wish they'd been able to be flexible and accommodate a vegetarian version of the tasting menu. Probably for the best because it turned out that 1 hour 15 minutes was just barely enough time for an appetizer and entrees anyway.

We had a light and late dinner after a day of walking around the city. Our party had a few simple pasta dishes (all excellent) and a lamp chop dinner special. The meat was grilled just right and came with spicy stir-fried chicory, a seasonal vegetable grown in Lazio. Overall, great seasonal food, yummy wine and good service.

We had our first dinner of our trip to Rome at this restaurant. Because we stayed in the hotel next door (called Le Clarisse al Pantheon), and because it was our first night, we were offered a 10% discount. I'd say around 90% of the people there were hotel guests like us, because the place is quite hard to find. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. The waitresses spoke fluent English, and the food was served quickly. One waitress forgot to serve our wine, and later forgot to distract the 10% off of our bill, but quickly apologized when we told her. The prices were good considering it's central Rome, around 8€ for the starters, and 11€ for Spaghetti Carbonara. All in all it was a lovely dinner, but not the best we had in Rome during our trip.

Pasta alla Carbonara was the best dish I have ever had. I highly recommend going here.

Specialty is Gin & Tonic with very special gins from around the world. Had a Earl Grey Foster Gin that was unique and very nice. Appetizer is a chickpea pancake. Eggplant parmigiana for dinner and two great desserts.

Cacio e pepe is only found on the tasting menu, which is a huge disappointment for those unwilling to shell out big bucks for a prix fixe.

We stubbled in here on rainy night after getting turned away from other places for no reservation. Fortunately we were a little early for Italy (7:30) so they were able to accommodate us - although reservations were clearly required. Not only did they save from the deluge but the meal was excellent. We both had the Tasty menu with the wine pairing and it was amazing! Not a cheap place for sure but the staff was amazing (all English fluent) and meal was over the top good. Stewed beef Roman style, spaghetti, and lamb chops. Portions were not overly large but just enough and perfectly matched with wines for each course. Most excellent and will return next trip.

My husband and I went here twice on a recent visit to Rome, both times we were very pleasantly surprised. The first night we had to pasta dishes and both were cooked perfectly. The second time I had the rabbit and my husband had the lamb they were exquisite. In the hubbub of the pantheon this restaurant is a lovely escape.

We arrived at too early to eat as they shut down the kitchen in the afternoon. On this particular day, they told us to come back at 7 for food. So we ordered a coffee and we were on on way. Upon returning later in the evening we were offered a table in the back of the restaurant, the setting was comfortable! Beautifully simple. The bruschetta trio was great, and then a very tasty Caico e Pepe.

Absolutely flawless. Amazing food. Must try the pizza with roasted potatoes and sausage, excellent! focuses on traditional Italian dishes which include fresh, house-made pastas with a great wine selection. The space is beautiful with cathedral ceilings, the second time I was there they had live music. Go with a group and try their small plates. Great service. Delicious deserts. Definitely one of my favorite spots when visiting Rome.

I ate at this restaurant when it was newly opened and think it's a breath of fresh air in Rome. The proximity to the Pantheon makes it a perfect place for breakfast, lunch or dinner (they are open for all three) and has a bar for that late afternoon drink! I had dinner there and actually couldn't fault it in any way. The gorgeous waitress was fluent in English and obviously loved her job. The menu was extensive and focussed on traditional and regional food, prepared to look beautiful and a taste to match. Little touches, like fresh warm bread in a wooden box and the amuse bouche were lovely. The decor was refreshing (it's nice not to look at restaurant walls crowded with photos of old celebrities for once) and the toilets were spotless (always a sign of a good restaurant). I actually can't add anything else, except to say that this restaurant has topped my choices of best restaurant in my five weeks in Europe... and will be on my To Do-List next time I come to Rome! ...and all for 41euro.

We went my girl friend and I on a Friday, which was very nice. I likes the ambiance and they had a live band. The food was really good. Classic Italian food with a flair ... I would really recommend it.

Best restaurant ever. Very residential, not touristy at all. Reasonable prices. I've been in Rome for 3 months, and I have eaten there 4 times already. LOVE IT

This is a perfect take on classic Roman cuisine in modern settings. The service was fantastic, especially by Italian standards and the food was amazing.

Amazing place. At first i was looking for a bar to drink cocktail then i found this and decided to also eat dinner here. It turns out to be a wise decision since the service and dishes are both excellent. The waiter even treated me with a dessert after the dinner!! Many thanks to the people, i would come again when next time to visit Rome.

This was some of the best food I have had in my life. By far the most creative and best tasting food I have experienced in Rome. I highly recommend this restaurant for both residents and foreigners alike. The rabbit was exquisite and the eggplant parmigiana was phenomenal. Cannot put into words how happy I am that I chose this restaurant.

More like 3.5 Got the meat sampler for 20 euro. Everything was delicious Got two pasta dish which were good too but not too special Dessert was great. Cheesecake was yummy, tiramisu was great also.

We had a delightful meal here tonight. The service is excellent and the food fresh, prepared in a creative style. They had saltimbocca cooked a whole new way and yet was very close in taste to the traditional. Lots of small plates on the menu and very considerate of need for gluten free

This place is amazing! I don't typically write reviews, but this restaurant deserves it! Try to caccio pepe. We've had decent meals in Rome before, but this place stood out. I went in July 2016, and had to come back to have another meal this time (Oct 2016).

Exactly what we were looking for! Cozy and quiet with amazing wine and food. Service was wonderful!