Piccolo Arancio

Fantastic authentic Italian, family run restaurant. The pictures show yesterday’s meal and today’s. Yesterday was Lasagne and a carbonara with a salad to share. Followed by Tiramisu and Panna Cotta with mixed berries. We are back again this evening. Going for Parma Ham and Melon to share for a starter, then the Fettucini Fatta In Casa Al Ragu Di Abbacchio for me and Tonnarelli “Cacio E Pepe” for my wife. Finished with a Chocolate Lava Cake, which was truly as great as it was gooey with hot, thick and rich Chocolate sauce on the inside. Great food at a fair price, and with Fantastic friendly service - lovely atmosphere, busy both evenings. Highly recommended. Met the owner and thanked him for another lovely evening meal. It’s Close to Trevi Fountain, but down a side street, away from all the hustle and bustle of the visiting crowds of tourists. Definitely worth a visit.

Slightly off the beaten path, this restaurant offers delicious homestyle foods in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. Each item we had, was excellent. The lamb marinara was perhaps my favorite. This is a must try. Additionally, staff is extremely friendly.

A very good dining experience. We came here for dinner. The staff were welcoming and friendly although it was crowded when we arrived. The food was very good. The fish here is very fresh and tasty. Every dish met my expectations. Other than the food, the dessert here is excellent as well. We ordered panna cotta, creme brulee and tiramisu. All desserts are really good. The highlight was the tiramisu one. They make a perfect tiramisu and it is very delicious, so we ordered two more of it. Overall, this is a very good restaurant with a very good service and a reasonable price!

We originally planned to eat at Piccolo Buco, but the queue was far too long. We stumbled across Piccolo Arancio instead, and it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. The restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street with a nice atmosphere, and the staff were attentive and friendly throughout. The food was excellent and felt properly authentic. My partner had pasta with fresh truffles and a Roman style artichoke, both of which were really good. I ordered trippa romana, which was brilliant: tender, flavourful and served in a very good sauce. We were genuinely surprised to find such a nice and authentic place so close to the Trevi Fountain, as we had expected the area to be more touristy and mediocre. If you happen to face a long wait for Piccolo Buco, just go here instead — you will have a very good experience for sure.

We came in here for a mid afternoon dinner while touring Rome. Everyone here was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the mussels as an appetizer and salmon as a main course. We also had fresh watermelon and the “exotic“ salad. Everything was fresh, well prepared, and delicious. The muscles in particular were plentiful, large, and very tasty. I would highly recommend Piccolo Arancino.

Excellent service. Impeccable food. Family feel. True Italian food & culture served in style inside or outside in this wonderful restaurant, off-the-beaten track so away from the hustle & bustle of the high street but only one street up from the Trevi Fountain (less than a minute walk). We came first day we came to Rome. Then came again for my birthday on our last night in Rome for my birthday meal - whereby the staff surprised me with music, food, singing a sparkler and well-wishes for my 30th birthday (really made my 30th!) 💕 Their food and their service are above and beyond, wonderful (personally love the cacio pepe and husband adores the veal, but all are amazing and their desserts are excellent!). *Highly recommend booking in advance as they really are sought after, their food is brilliant.* Will be the first place my husband & I come back to when we come back to Rome 💕😇 10/10

This delicious restaurant was downstairs from our airbnb, and it made for a memorable last meal! There was a line everyday for a reason, and it did not disappoint. The food is fresh and incredible! I look forward to eating here on my next trip to Rome! Grazie mille!!

Food was great, staff was ok but not that kind hahah. The space outside is unconfortable but it is worth it because of the food.

Years ago, we enjoyed a lunch here and decided to return for dinner. We made a reservation as it was Valentine's Day. We were warmly greeted and seated. The restaurant is cozy with a lovely ambience. Our server, Francesco, was attentive and friendly. Here you pay for the basket of bread and bread sticks and it is worth it! The bread was freshly baked, crusty and delicious. I started off with a Carciofo all a Giudia (fried artichoke). My husband enjoyed the Burrata special appetizer (burrata cheese with cherry tomatoes and arugula). I chose their signature dish, the Ravioli all'arancia, which was homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and topped with an orange cream sauce. It was beyond different and bursting with flavor. My husband ordered the Filetto di Manzo ai Ferri (grilled beef fillet), which was cooked perfectly medium rare along with roasted potatoes. If you are in the area of the Trevi Fountain, make it a point to come here, you will not be disappointed.

TLDR: 10% service fee. Serve open bottle of wine. No ice bucket. I knew about the table charge in italy, but 10% of the total bill is not common. Dont order artichoke. It just fried in oil with no seasoning. Ordered bottle of wine but it was already opened when served. No tasting. No ice bucket. Other table was paying their bill at their table, but only we received the bill after requesting 4 times and waited 30 min. Experienced racial since we were the only asian couple and other table had different experience than us.

Racist but 10% service fee is included automatically. We are from US, so we know what tipping means. All the tables around us were asked at least once if they needed anything. They did not ask us once and we had to request for a check fourth time to be able to pay. We ordered a bottle of wine every time we dined and this was a first restaurant that did not offer tasting and brought already opened wine bottle. The food wasn't even great. Theres plenty of better restaurants around. Please help yourself to avoid this restaurant at all cost

Great food, The stuff flower was delicious. the staff very friendly, casual dress code. It got busy after 8:30pm.

Not too many places on Yelp with ratings, but glad that Piccolo Arancio does...We were walking from the Colosseum and decided to have some really good food, in a small restaurant. If you want a work out, this place was up and down hills but well worth the walk. First of all, the servers were excellent and helpful with every question we had about the menu. We opted to have the mussels, baby lamb, cooked for 10 hours and the salmon gnocchi. The mussels were large and plentiful. It's been the third night in a row we've had some sort of mussel dish and this was second to none. The sous vide, 10 hour, baby lamb was tender and fall of the bone. The salmon gnocchi was over the top with everything else we ate and couldn't eat the whole dish...because we had to save some room for dessert. Since this was our first of three nights in Rome, the meal was a pleasure after walking almost 10 miles. Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms 10/10 Food 10/10 Value 10/10 Will I Return? Yes!

Came for late dinner- (would recommend having a reservation so you won't be waiting too long- especially if you have more than 3 in your group!) Every dish we had was delicious and well-made! My favorite was actually the salmon and the octopus salad, however all of the dishes we tried were excellent! Cute little restaurant in a quiet alley near the Trevi fountain.

Fantastic experience! We were so lucky to have this restaurant a few doors down of our AirBnB. The food is out of this world! We ate there both of our nights. We ordered lasagna, fried artichoke Jewish style, eggplant & tiramisu- SO fresh, tasty @ pure perfection. The staff was very warm & friendly as well. It's highly recommended to make a reservation. We ate outside both nights but inside offer a warm ambiance. This is a must visit! Steps away from Trevi fountain as well.

An exquisite culinary experience at Piccolo Arancio left us utterly enchanted. The food was nothing short of perfection, each dish a symphony of flavors that transported us to the heart of Italian cuisine. Francesco, our server, was a maestro in his recommendations, particularly the ravioli all'arancia, a true highlight that danced on our taste buds. The ambiance at Piccolo Arancio was equally captivating, creating an intimate and charming atmosphere. The warm lighting and tasteful decor set the stage for a delightful evening. From the tantalizing friturra di pesce to the delicate rombo crosta patate and the artful carciofo alla giuda, every bite was a celebration of authenticity and culinary expertise. To crown it all, the tiramisu was a sublime finale, leaving us with memories of a dining experience that transcended excellence. Grazie mille, Piccolo Arancio, for an unforgettable evening of gastronomic delight and a perfect blend of delectable cuisine and inviting ambiance!

This was one of our top 3 meals in Italy! The artichokes were incredible. We ordered both, and preferred the Jewish style more. The carbonara was the best we had in two weeks of touring Rome. Add the excellent service, and you get a 5 star restaurant! Go check it out, you won't be disappointed.

If you're looking for a satisfying pasta dish, this place is the one. We got their signature orange ravioli, the lamb pasta, carbonara, and lasagna. The orange ravioli was very creamy with just a hint of orange--it was light and sweet, but lacking in the savory element that you'd expect from ravioli. The lamb was rich and had a strong flavor, which the sauce and Parmesan complemented nicely. The lasagna had the perfect cheese-meat-sauce-noodle ratio, with all the flavors melding together nicely. The carbonara was VERY rich--almost too rich. A couple bites of that had me full. We sat outside--the restaurant is situated in a cozy spot outside of an alleyway that connects two bustling strips of shops and restaurants. The wine was affordable and tasty.

Last night in Rome. We made a reservation earlier in the day for an early spot. Keep in mind they eat late here. Early is 6:30pm. The service was great and food was good. For a tourist area it's one of the best. I prefer this over most. Highly professional waiter for sure.

This place is like a little hidden up a street near the Trevi fountain area but it's nice and calm little street to eat the food was good and they gave us a little Prosecco as we waited in line. The truffle pasta was underwhelming I got it because I saw most people get it on the review pictures but it honestly tasted like nothing it was just okay it needs like a little something more but the artichoke was really good and the lamb chops too

Way above average food in Rome in a nice, secluded space. A coworker and I came here for a quick dinner before he had to go back to the hotel and deal with the fact that his toddler wasn't sleeping. The service was fast an attentive, which made it possible to have a nice dinner despite the fact that we were moving pretty quickly. I got the smoked salmon gnocchi and swordfish along with a glass of Montepulciano. The Montepulciano was fine, but not inspired and probably a bit below average for wine you'd get in a restaurant in Rome. The smoked salmon gnocchi was really fantastic though. It was actually Smokey and rich the way you'd hope and the texture and fluffiness of the gnocchi was a perfect match to the rich, creamy, meaty smoky sauce. The swordfish was also good and cooked right, but not as standout as the salmon gnocchi.

We enjoyed our experience here! Off the main path so not as loud. Great food, drinks, and service!

A very cute spot for a good meal by the Trevi Fountain. Reservation recommended as the area, while off the beaten path, remains busy. We had the steak with truffles and Parmesan which while not bad, lacked seasoning on the steak. We started with the clams and mussels which were very good. The waiter was very good at recommending wine to go with the meal.

This was our stop for our last dinner in Rome and me and my mom left feeling so great about our decision to dine here. The service was wonderful -- at this point we had spent days in Rome getting heckled and given aggressive service as tourists in the other establishments but this location was warm, inviting, and so friendly. While we opted to dine a little earlier in the evening compared to most Europeans, there was already a line when we had arrived around 6-7pm. We ordered their signature seafood linguini which had tons of super fresh seafood ranging from shrimp, prawns, mussels, calamari, and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente tossed in a delicious red sauce. The ambience is warm and romantic and is perfect for both small intimate dinners as well as groups. Definitely recommend this place.

Everything was amazing. The he food was outstanding, some of the best pasta of the trip. Service was excellent as well. They were great with recommendations. They only took customers with reservations. No walk ins.

Cozy restaurant with delicious food. We got there without a reservation, but they arranged seating for us (with a little bit of waiting, of course), and had a great dinner. It was worth the wait.

Amazing hole in the wall spot, we were recommended this place by a local and we were so happy we came to check it out! The pasta was some of the best that we tried during our time in Rome. There was a bit of a language barrier but they were so nice to take in our large group of 10 which we know in Rome is not an easy task. I highly recommend their Gnocchi with Salmon Cream Sauce. They were pillowy, rich, and yet surprisingly light. Their pasta with mixed seafood - which was light and fresh with the seafood cooked beautifully. I also got the Lamb Ragu pasta - all I can say was it was comforting and delicious! But, please make sure to leave room for dessert. They had some of the best panna cotta that I have found during my short time in Rome. The creme brullee was also incredible rich and creamy, this was cleared by my family in a few bites. The tiramisu was very rich and had a strong espresso flavor as well. Make sure to order a few desserts as these go by pretty quickly.

So many things went wrong... The space is so small and tight it felt like you are eating in a cubic hole; unless you are lucky enough to get a seat outside. And the outside umbrella uprooted and thanks god did not hurt anybody. Ambience is nothing to write home about, food was so so, and the service was also so so. There are so many amazing choices in Rome. Why come here?!

You need to go here! After days in Italy of bad experiences with the food we finally found this place in Rome. It was delicious! Trust me you want to eat here. We had no reservation but I found it on yelp we got there right at opening & they had us wait for like 2 min & sat us right away. They brought us warm toasty bread!!! Which was 10 out of 10. We ordered the zucchini appetizer & WOW it was yummy! It was fried & it had cheese inside. We needed ordering another order of this only comes with 3. We were a group of 5 & we all had different dishes. We were all satisfied with what we ordered. We love sweet wine & they recommended the sparkling moscato it was 10 out of 10. I will be dreaming of this place. Best food we had while in Italy.

Wonderful ambiance amid the crush of tourists just down the way as they all shuffle to Trevi fountain and the hall of not as good restaurants. Service was lovely and the food tasty. We may have ordered wrong because as we gazed at the table next to us- we thought Carbonara was the thing we should've ordered. But we enjoyed our truffle pasta and Seafood pasta. We had strawberry Prosecco, zucchini flowers and salad. Overall a fine meal!

Very good food. Really enjoyed every item we ordered, most of which I was trying for the first time. - steamed artichoke - so soft and tasty - fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with cheese, delicious - lobster pasta - the lobster was just ok but wow those tomatoes. I don't remember tasting tomatoes this good ever. There's a reason we call them Roma tomatoes. - truffle pasta - how can this be made so simply but so delicious? It does not taste like the disgusting truffle oil they douse everything in, in mediocre American restos. Real truffles taste more restrained and refined to me. And there was a good amount of it. One of a handful of restaurants on my Italy trip that I only wish I got to eat at more than once.

Searched Yelp after a visit to the Trevi fountain and made our way over to this gem! We did not have a reservation so we queued up with the others waiting. About 8 people ahead of us, but it only took about 10 minutes before we sat at a little 2 top outside. What a perfect Rome experience! It was difficult to decide what to order but I feel like you can't go wrong here, so get whatever looks good to you! Everything was amazing!

4.7 stars! Very convenient location to our airbnb with a great variety of food. Prices are very fair and portions are great. Quality of food was also fantastic! We came here in our first night and fortunately stumbled on this restaurant. I am very happy we ate here because as i learned later in our trip that some restaurants are over priced and underwhelming. We decided to go all out and order a salad, 2 secondi, primi, and antipasta as suggested by our guidebook! The salad was good nothing too special. The steak was seasoned perfectly and was cooked properly (i had steak at couple other restaurants which have either under or overcooked, i think italians like their meats more on the rare side so in the future i would ask for the one level higher for the cook). The seafood pasta was very delicious, the clams, lobster, shrimp blended well and did not have the pugent smell/taste of seafood. Overall i would highly recommend this restaurant for a fancy but affordable night out with your special one or with friends!

Best meal we have had in Rome! So fresh and delicious. Service was top notch. It's very small, so a reservation is necessary.

Best meal in all of Italy! Mussels were delicious and my favorite appetizer I've ever had. I'll be dreaming of this meal for years to come. House wine is cheap but tasty. Have 2 bottles. If there's a line, wait anyway. Chocolate lava cake was incredible and all 6 of our meals were very good! If you're looking for a place in Rome, stop scrolling through yelp and go here. We may come back from the US just to go here. PS - get the mussels. For real.

Food was great only complaint was that they sat our party of 5 at a 4 person table near the restroom. Other than that fried calamari was great so was the roman Gricia pasta. Mussels were well cooked and the ox tail was very soft. Would come again. recommend getting a reservation off the beaten path near Trevi Fountain

We went here in early June and just getting to write the review. It was a very good restaurant. Lots of options and great tasting pastas. We had great service too. It was it a great neighborhood and away from the crowds. Definitely recommend making reservations.

Really nice semi casual joint. Food is executed well for price point. Interesting, somewhat atypical, items on menu. Kid friendly. Service is quite disjointed, but the food makes up for it. A joint worth checking out.

The seafood pasta was good and had a great presentation but the prosciutto and melon and pasta amatriciana was fantastic (some of the best I have had).

We went to this restaurant our last night in Rome. The food and wine are tremendous. The best way for us to try many things was to share an appetizer, pasta and main course. Service was attentive for a very busy restaurant. If you are looking for a quiet, romantic restaurant this isn't the place at the restaurant is truly bustling with every seat full and tightly packed in. While off the beaten path near the Trevi Fountain, people know about this restaurant. You definitely want to call for a reservation as there was a line from 7-9:30pm.

We found this quiet restaurant off the beaten path close to the Trevi Fountain. Everything was superb. The staff was very catering to westerners and spoke very good english. Every single dish was cooked perfectly and came out fresh and hot. Fresh ingredients were used in salads, buffalo mozzarella cheese was out of this world. Hi made noodles for the lasagna, fresh seafood (salmon, swordfish, cuttlefish, prawns). The desserts tiramisu and pana was a hit with my family. We will stop by once more before we leave Rome!!!!!! Thank you for such a great dining experience. Definitely a gem!

We found this restaurant on a best by neighborhood list. It was perfect tucked away from the crazy streets near Trevi Fountain. We were lucky to get a seat outside for our family of four. The food was amazing. We had the mussels and Filetti di Baccalà as a starter and they were yummy. The kids had spaghetti and clams which had the perfect of salt and brininess. We shared the cacio e pepe and a steak special. We throughly loved the laid back feel and great food. Highly recommend

Went here again on our last night in Rome. Best place in town. Must try. Everything we ate was delicious! The staff is amazing.

I'll be generous and give 2 stars (instead of 1). I'm honestly stunned by the number of positive reviews, which we regret we relied on when we decided to dine here on our last night in Rome. Maybe we came on an off-night, but our experience was average at best -- in terms of food quality, service and ambience. What other reviewers don't share is that this place is a tourist trap -- both the zucchini blossoms appetizer and seafood appetizer tasted like Arthur Treacher's Frozen Fish Sticks (drenched in the same batter and deep fried in old oil), and the pasta courses lacked flavor and was "giving" the Olive Garden. If you do come here, I would NOT recommend the octopus salad -- it was a clammy conglomeration of jarred seafood that tasted like it had been sitting in the back of the refrigerator and spread out on a bed of wilting lettuce. With so many other more interesting, delicious, and more authentic food experiences nearby (e.g. Trattoria Angelino) I would not recommend this restaurant, which was BTW also over-priced for what it is.

After a couple disappointing meals, Piccolo Arancio was a breath of fresh air. A friend recommended that I tried this place because of their truffle pasta, which I ordered. First of all, this gem of a place is hidden on a little side street. On the main street, there are signs to direct you in the right direction. The restaurant is very small and intimate, about 10ish tables. we went right when dinnertime started and we were able to be seated immediately. We also got some complimentary champagne to start. I got the truffle pasta, which started this whole journey, and oh my goodness it was heavenly. I thought the flavor was well balanced, properly seasoned, and probably one of the best meals I had. I and my group were craving another Florentine steak which we also ordered. I think the Florentine steak here was a little overdone and could have done a little more with the flavor. I would have to say that part was just okay. Anyway, come for the truffle pasta, it's the true star of the show.

Very clean and neat restaurant. There's a lot seafood choices to pick from. It is in a very good location, right by the Trevi Fountain. There's two sides of the restaurant, both are very small but most places in Rome is quite small. The staff spoke English well and was friendly. But without a reservation, you could be waiting for a long time. There's no wait list and no organization from a hostess. There was a group of us outside just standing around, not knowing who to talk to or where to put our name down. Prices were average for a tourist area. The spaghetti with clams had fresh clams and no broke shell pieces which is nice. The pasta all around Rome is cooked al dente, a bit harder to bite then what we're used to in the US. Me and my mom also got an appetizer of mussels and clams which came with this delicious garlic butter sauce. I also got an anchovy salad which was very refreshing. I loved the light olive oil drizzle and arugula.

This was my second time eating here in a two week period. The food was very good. As I stated, I returned. It is down the alley, and if in the area I would recommend. Both times I made reservations. The staff was very friendly, and welcoming.

This place is sooo good. I love their food. I got the carbonara and I think I am in food heaven! Honestly the food is soo good! We got the artichoke Jewish style and little octopus caprise appetizer and everything is really tasty. I will recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat. Their service is really fast and they are very friendly.

My wife and I ate here on our honeymoon about 20 years ago. Cut to present day and we were back in Rome with our teen boys and my wife was determined to see if she could remember the restaurant that had an orange in the name. Long story short, we found Piccolo Arancio again and had lunch there with the kids. Great food and great service. I think originally we ate inside but this time we ate outside. Lovely experience and we're so glad we got to come back to Piccolo Arancio after so many years away.

Piccolo Arancio is hidden down an alleyway near the Trevi Fountain, so unless you're really wandering or you already know about it, you're not likely to come across it. Despite this, it was packed! We were seated at the only open table when we arrived around 10pm, but you can make a reservation as well. The menu is extensive and its posted outside so that you have plenty of time to make your selection. Our server was friendly and personable. The Fried Squash Blossoms stuffed with mozzarella cheese as our starter were passable. The fried coating didn't have much flavor and I was hoping it would have more cheese inside. I went with the Fettuccine al Salmone as my main dish. The noodles were quite fresh and the salmon cream sauce with bits of cooked salmon was delectable and not heavy at all. My friend ordered the Oxtail and was a huge fan. I definitely recommend this restaurant to those visiting Rome and wish there was one near my house!

The queue as we left the restaurant says it all. The food in here is delicious, service funny, warm and fast and the atmosphere is great as well. The dishes were traditional, but just exceptionally well made - this was the best food we had all week although we ordered almost the same items as some other days It is airconditioned (which is important in the middle of july) both inside and outside. We sat in a small room with open doors towards the street, which meant we had our own space 8 people together. They tolerated our (very tired) kids so well - but I would say it is definitely more of a grown-up kind of restaurant :) All in all a great experience and we will for sure be back.

Wonderful hidden gem (to us tourists at least) near the Trevi Fountain. Service was great, ambience was warm and cozy, and the food was exceptional. The smoked salmon fettuccini was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so full of flavor. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had. Definitely add this to your list of places to try.

Absolutely incredible experience at Piccolo Arancio. Especially big thanks to Maria, our server, for being the absolute biggest legend and best host. She was so busy but managed to make time meet our every need. We recommend the lasagne, carbonara, and house white wine. Everything, though, was brilliant. LOVE THIS PLACE. Will be back for sure.

This was our second favorite spot in Rome. Food was delicious service was attentive. This came highly recommended by my fellow yelpers and trip advisor. I will rate what we got individually.. Octopus salad: 5/10 tasted marinated ( not expected ) Artichoke Roman: 5/10 wasn't my favorite this trip Husband got clam and mushroom spaghetti: 8.5/10 I got salmon grilled: 8.8/10 House wine: 7/10

Came here after the line to wait at a nearby popular restaurant was too long and so happy we did! The menu has a good selection, we went pretty basic this night with spaghetti and rigatoni with bacon & pomodoro but they were delicious. The other dishes around us looked great and the prices were also good! Walked up without a reservation with one other family waiting and was seated in less than 10 minutes, would definitely recommend and eat here again!

Made reservation the day before and we were able to get seated right away ( recommended it to avoid waiting). Nice cozy interior dinning. We ordered Mozarella and cherry tomatoes and Sauté mussels for appetizer and both were perect. Fresh ingredients and season right. For primi we ordered rigatoni carbonara, rigatoni with bacon and tomato sauce, tagliolini with black truffle. Pasta itself was cooked perfect and the truffles - well they are tryfgles and the aroma with Tagliolini/ olive oil was pretty much in the spot. I thought the cabornara sauce was a bit too rich / cheese heavy for my taste - but that might be my faulr for ordering something that is too heavy for my palate. The mixed seafood spaghetti another table ordered looked downright delicious. Maybe this would have been a 5 star review ig that's what I ordered. For secondi we shared abbaci Al forno ( roasted baby lamb) - meat was flavorful and fall off bone soft but it was a bit over salted and dry in my opinion. Still very tasty but could improve there. For desert we had lava cake - delicious. Service and ambiance were both top notch. Would recommend making a trip to the place and making reservation

Nice location. Extensive menu. Excellent tomato sauce and friendly staff. Make a reservation if you want to eat indoors. Outside with heater was warm enough.