Osteria dell'Ingegno

Very glad we stumbled across this Osteria on our last night in Rome. I’m from Melbourne and have very high standards for eating out. Our dinner here last night was our favourite meal in Rome. I tried the pasta special with octopus, potato cream and pecorino which was delicious. My mum who is a very fussy eater had the beef cheek and she squealed with excitement at how delicious the meal was - 10/10 - by far our best meal in Rome. The atmosphere and service also stellar with music that actually matches the Roman surrounds, not tacky pop. Highly recommend if visiting Rome and looking for a delicious meal that is still centra to the sites.

Experienced a wonderful evening at Osteria dell’Ingegno! I had the carbonara and the server suggested the wine to go with it which I tried and she was right! She also explained all of the specials which was very helpful! I had the tiramisu for pudding which was probably the best one I’ve ever had. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend visiting!

This evening we went for a dinner. We asked for a table for two. Everything was reserved, but if we would finish before 9 o,clock it would be ok. We both ordered our drinks and to Eat we choose the roasted duck with vegetables of the season, the waiter brought our drinks and a nice basket with good bread. Because of a busy evening, the staff was running and had a lot of stress as it seems, falling plate, waiter almost falling over a board with his drinks. Our ducks arrived, nice Meat on a salad ( season vegetables?). But the staff was to stressed to give us further attention, we finished our plates, payed and left without giving Tip for the first time in years. Too bad we had to visit this nice restaurant at the wrong time.

only ate here once but I had the duck and Nona's tiramisu which was very chocolatey and delicious!

Best place in Rome. Had a wonderful meal and the staff made us feel right at home. They came round with the specials board and helped to translate it into English which was really appreciated. The food was fantastic and fresh. They had a great drink selection and prices were very responsible. It has a great location with a light show at night projected on the nearby building.

Incredibile little restaurant in the same piazza as Hadrian’s Temple. We had the in-season puntarelle with anchovies, cacio e pepe, Sicilian wine. The complimentary breads and tomato sauce were molto delizioso. Everything was delectable, the staff were so friendly and lovely. Instant favourite.

Went with a local to this place - it has nice character and was quiet (until a table full of Americans showed up - we're always kinda the noisy ones) - anyway there are seafood options galore here. I hadn't eaten for over 8 hours, and sadly I had been feeling a little queasy from the bumpy and jerky bus ride to get there, followed by all the exhaust fumes from car and motorcycles along the narrow streets. I chose the gnocchi instead of a meat/seafood dish while my dinner companion, she chose the swordfish. The bread (or at least some of it as there was some variety) they brought out was lightly salted and brushed with oil, giving it some extra kick than the usual dry table bread. The gnocchi was very good - they make the larger discs instead of the smaller rounds. There were 8 of them lying out on the plate with fresh cheese grated on them - they weren't drowning in a heavy sauce or anything like that. It was tasty and something I might order again. My dinner companion enjoyed her swordfish. I got a creme brulee while my companion ordered the chocolate with fruit. Both were good - although the creme brulee seemed different than that I've had in France - not bad, just different.- maybe with an Italian twist? I couldn't quite put my finger on it. This is an upscale place - the food is done very well, but you pay for that and get smaller portions in return - so keep that in mind if you are the type of diner that wants a massive amount of food.

An absolutely lovely meal. My wife had an outstanding gluten-free meal with chicken, avocados and arugula. They even had freshly baked gluten-free bread for her! I had a pasta carbonara that was out of this world! Highly recommend. The service and food were both excellent.

Wow what a great find! One of the best we have found in Italy. Everything was perfect. And the tomato topping for the crispy bread was the best ever!

12/10! Fantastico! Excellent specials (artichoke app, fish with broccoli rabe) and reliable standards (carbonara, pepper and pecorino). Beautiful wines. Very nice, low key owner/ staff who took the time to explain the specials in English. Highly recommend. Located between Pantheon and Trevi.

Nice location. Great views while you dine. I was surprise to actually like my dinner. Came here by mistake and last minute dinner...

This place is great no tourists. Food is fabulous, view is very nice and calming. Great place.

This was one of the most amazing dinners we had in Rome. Everything we had - from the apps to the pasta - were absolutely stellar and the service was sublime. Strongly recommended. It's located right across the street from Hadrian's Temple in a very busy but smaller piazza.

Been twice when in Rome. Recommended by a friend who lived in Rome for years. The food is absolutely incredible! 13 years later, the same staff was still there, and it rocked our world. Get whatever's on special, you won't be disappointed. And it's wonderful to sit outside overlooking the beautiful temple ruins. This was our favorite restaurant in Rome, which is saying a lot.

We had two pasta as first entry with wines and two beef entree. Both pastas were so salty that we couldn't eat them. Staff was very nice that take them out from the check. The steak was good along with the desert. Most important part was the environment and it has seats next to piazza pierta which live musician performs.

Definitely more of a local spot than a touristy one, which made it taste more delicious and authentic. Although I love Italian dishes, it was a refreshing change of pace to not eat something with a cream and cheese explosion. The food here tasted healthy and clean (if that makes any sense) while not giving up any of the classic Italian taste. The dishes may look plain at first but they pack a delicate flavor that won't make you feel guilty. Despite being a hidden gem, the waiters were still tourist friendly and voluntarily translated the specials for us.

Stumbled upon this place after leaving the pantheon. The prices are very reasonable. Although the staff weren't that welcoming we decided to eat there anyway because we were starving. We ordered the calamari for appetizer (can't go wrong with calamari), the carbonara and lasagna. Everything was delicious! The lasagna was not as meaty as in the states but I loved every bite of it. I also tried the carbonara and it was also really tasty. Paired it with a bottle of house wins,only £18.

Love this place! The kiss lip pillows lined across the front of the restaurant called out to my family and I and offered the perfect resting spot to stop for a drink. Although the prices are a bit high, the location gives an amazing view of Hadrian's Temple and right in the sun. Our drinks were prepared and served elegantly and were brought out with homemade biscuits that were delicious. Although I only went inside to pay and used the washroom, the peak that I got of the restaurant looked equally as impressive, and had we of had more time we would have definitely stayed for a meal.

This is probably my favorite restaurant on this side of town. I have eaten both lunch and dinner and it has always been consistently great. The resultant changes it menu on a daily basis and always uses the freshest ingredients. Among my favorite dishes are the burratina and the couscous seafood dish. Their gazpacho is amazing and worth trying on a hot summer day.

One if the best dining experiences ever. Marco is an amazing waiter who asked if we preferred a "dining experience". The rest became history with an amazing experience a five courses that became just better as we progressed. Then Marco turned on the "Marcopedia" and took us out on the square in front of the restaurant and gave us the full on history behind the temple that we had been viewing from our table. This is with no question one of the best restaurants in Rome.

Situated close to Piazza Navona and The Pantheon, Osteria dell'ingegno is a charming restaurant/cafe/bar on a square overlooking the Temple of Hadrian. The menu is simple but fairly innovative and as is common in Italy the menu is adjusted with the season. We found it warmly welcoming and inviting. On arrival we were generously plied with 'Suppli' (Roman Tapas) which included stuffed olives, salami, fried mozzarella, pistachio nuts and garlic crostini - all free of charge. The menu displayed a virtuosity in traditional Roman flavours, the use of aromatic herbs and spices to create dishes full of flavour. Though we didn't eat there (we just had pre-supper drinks) we noted the spinach filled ravioli in cheese sauce, the codfish fritters with yellow polenta and chilli, the veal saltimbocca with sage, wine and juniper and the roast duck with a sweet-and-sour sauce flavored with bay, wine and raisins. Service was prompt and delightful and we paid in the region of 17 Euros (or about £14) for a bottle of water and 2 large glasses of good Montepulciano. We noted that a good evening meal with drinks would probably costs over 100 Euros (about £85) for 2 people. That said, the overall impression we got was of great quality and attention to detail.

Little hidden gem behind the G galleria, very fresh pasta and fish. Traditional Italian style with foil bake and potatoes, steak from northern Italy and it semi cook at your table side. Didn't give them a 5 because of the time it took for our food to arrived. They could have served us the appetizer first and bread didn't come until the end.

Awful Aperitivo, 20€ wasted on a mediocre spritz, rude service and a small plate of "food" that looked like scrapped from other tab

Extremely delicious food and not touristy at all. The beef and the calamar was delicious. Also excellent selection of wine to pair.

This place was wonderful. It was not a touristy restaurant which was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. Our waiter Marco was extremely polite and helpful. We had an exceptional dinner here from start to finish :)

This hidden gem is amazing. Great food and service. If undecided on what to get, the staff's choices are spot on. With the treat.

Service and food were excellent. The Bruschetta and Mozzarella were incredible. They also accommodated my sons food allergies well.

The roasted pork (wrapped in bacon!) was amazing For dessert, we had the peach tarte tattin, and the tiramisu. Both amazing

We were not far from this restaurant, and our concierge recommended it, so we gave it a try for our last dinner in Rome. Most of the patrons were local; always a good sign! The restaurant was crowded; another great sign! When we arrived, we were greeted and asked a preference on seating, and we chose a delightful table outside. It was a beautiful night, and about to get even better. Since English was not really spoken, I was weak Italian/Spanish skills and the beautiful, gracious waitress made it work. We started with a delightful cheese board appetizer that we shared and it was fantastic with a glass of Merlot for my hubby and Pinot Grigio for me. EXCELLENT! As for entrees, hubby had a delightful rigatoni alle carbonara which was delicious and I had the special of the day which was pasta with some locally caught fish. I expected 'fish' but it was a lovely crab and lobster mix in a very tasty sauce that complemented the dish, unlike some that overwhelm with sauce. It was PERFECT. Following our meal, hubby had Tira Misu which he said was beyond great. I had the Creme Bruelle alla pistachio. It was HEAVENLY!!! We usually just order entrees and enjoy, but we had to go 'the whole 9 yards' at Osteria because everything was just wonderful. The service was SUPERIOR, the food was EXCELLENT; Perfect way to finish our last evening in Roma. Don't go to Rome without going to this restaurant!

Really good food (had lunch) in a quiet, cozy place across from Hadrian's Temple. The grilled vegetables with Buffalo Ricotta was awesome--great views, too!

Very good service and food. Less traditional option with some interesting dishes. Steaks were good as were vegetable sides. One in our party liked the veal meat sauce pasta a lot.

First visit and we like it very much. Very good service and also good meals! We spend a lot of time to find a not tourist trap, we want to enjoy a good meal in Roma as it is in Bella Italia and we found it here.

Wonderful lunch here on their 25th anniversary. I had the chicken casserole. It was braised and the thigh meat fell off the bone. Husband had the carbonara, which was delicious. Would highly recommend for a nice casual lunch.

We really enjoyed our meal here. The menu was decidedly creative and unexpected. Not touristy at all. Th clientele was mostly Italian and it felt more like a higher end dining spot for local romans than a restaurant catering to the tourist. There were lots of fresh vegetables included in the dishes and overall it felt much lighter and healthier than some of the other meals we've had in Rome. Service was excellent, and they had a comprehensive wine list and bar menu. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for something beyond the standard fare at most of the restaurants on the piazzas.

The place to be in Rome! Food was delicious. By far, the best of the whole trip. (Fresh calamari salad, curry chicken with mango, bbq pork kabobs) Atmosphere: cozy, colorful, great design. I wish I could take them home with me.

We had a wonderful dinner here with high quality food. Duck, orange and bacon special entree was extremely flavorful! Great wine list and service. Freshly made hummus and artichoke app was very good. Nice change from traditional Italian meals.

Amazing! I highly recommend this place for the food and ambiance!!!!! I started with the mixed green salad followed by the candle pasta and tiramisu. It's by far the best meal I've had yet in Rome! Thanks yelp for the recommendation!!!

nice, conveniently located place to get your basic Italian food well prepared. Interesting selection of daily dishes and awesome pasta pici with tomatoes

First visit was just dropped drinks - fun cocktail menu. Next day lunch -- just a bit off the path from the Pantheon but a lovely quiet location. Exceptional service and great ambience (great music in the background). Really amazing food - some of the best we had in Rome. The bean soup had amazing favors, salmon was exceptional, all the flavors were subtle and perfect. New favorite in the heart of Rome.

Unable to describe the taste of their tortellini... The ideal comibination of slightly salty cheese and the discrete sweetness of the tomatoe.. Incredible!

Happening scene; delicious cuisine. Service was fine, ambience interesting & lively, food terrific. Vast and, from what I could tell, excellent selection of wines by bottle & by glass. Location can't be beat, directly across the Piazza di Pietro from the huge ancient columns of Hadrian's Temple The food was fresh and perfectly prepared (try the gnudi). This is not your local strip mall Italian restaurant.

Snug little spot with great food, staff, and decor. A must do!