Baccano

Baccano largely lives up to its three-forchette reputation where it matters most: the plate. The rigatoni carbonara was textbook perfection, rich and balanced without excess, and the vitello tonnato was easily the best we’ve had in a long time, delicate, elegant, and deeply satisfying. A well-chosen glass of Chianti rounded out the meal beautifully. The only area with room for improvement is the welcome. A slightly warmer and more attentive reception would better match the level of care and refinement found in the kitchen and dining room. Excellent food and wine, with the potential to offer an equally polished first impression.

We were, with a touch of luck, seated quickly without a reservation. Our waiter: knowledgeable, funny, charming & entertaining. The food: we believe they most certainly deserved the "Best Carbonara in Rome" Award. Bur decide for yourself. ;-) Everything else our table ordered was right on point including our ferris wheel dessert. 😛

Although the staff kept forgetting things and went back and forth to my table, the food I ordered wasn’t disappointing at all. I really loved it — the meat was cooked exactly how I wanted. I also ordered oysters, but they seemed to forget about them, and after waiting quite a while, I decided to cancel and move on with my schedule. Overall, the food was great, but the service could be more attentive.

The carbonara was pretty standard, still fine to eat but we were hoping for something a little more special. The staff and atmosphere were great and the scallops were a 10/10

I recommend everyone to taste fresh oysters🦪. The dining atmosphere is very good.

Just a gem. At the end of the day the bathrooms remind of a French subway station but the rest, great hospitality, cozy space, fantastic food & drink. Thank you 🧡

This restaurant has a really nice atmosphere, perfect for a special occasion or just a nice dinner out. They advertise Mediterranean, but the menu leans heavily Italian, and honestly, it's delicious. The seafood platter was incredibly fresh, and the sauces had some interesting and tasty twists. The lamb rack was cooked just right. Our waiter was super helpful, explaining the menu and offering some great recommendations. They're also very attentive - even the restrooms have someone there to assist you, which is a bit of a surprise, but definitely adds to the overall service. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a good Italian meal in a pleasant setting.

Despite having a reservation we had to discuss about it for 3 minutes and show evidences and then we were expected inside. In general the service was great bit snob approach when entering. Anyway the food compensate you for sure and the tuna tartar is amazing

We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around this lovely neighborhood. There are artists and small souvenir sellers in the street. This busy restaurant is huge and had tons of seating. We were hoping to be seated but were told that they were full. There were tons of empty tables but they must all have been reserved. Luckily for us the hostess was nice enough to squeeze us in at the bar. We ordered the Caesar salad, Greek salad, and the lobster roll with fries. The salads were fresh and perfect after a day of eating pastas. The dressings for the salad were like thick yogurts. The Caesar salad was different than what we are used but in a good way. It was delicious! The lobster roll was ok. It was on the greasy side and the roll was falling apart. Lobster portions were ok. They did charge us for the bread and olives that we thought were complimentary. I think €10! We hardly had any.

We wanted to try the Carbonara after seeing this restaurant featured on a cooking show. Started with the Pulpo which was tender and delicious. The Carbonara is truly the star here and was perfect. I was talking to the waiter and told him that it was very delicious he actually asked the chef to meet me . What a great experience.

Came in to relax with wine. Ended up starting with champagne since the server brought me the wrong thing. I also ordered a burger with fries to go with my wine. Everything was good. Restaurant is large and has that upscale look to it. Located in a very busy tourist spot, near the Trevi fountain.

Sat at the bar during busy Saturday night. Cocktail was decent - pasta dish was pretty good. My appetizer was eh . Close to Trevi fountain - very busy

Located by the Trevi fountain. I was impressed with their accessibility for wheelchairs since I went down to the bathroom and they had a machine for it. The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food was decent for the price.

Stopped by for dinner after touring the city and the hostess was absolutely amazing. It was early around 4 and not allot of people but we had a long wait for a menu and drinks. The hostess was very gracious with hosting me some fans from Hendricks gin because of our long wait and the I have to say it made up for the wait. The oysters were delicious from France and the pasta was delicious. Definitely coming back when in Rome

Beside the amazing food, ask for Samuel so he'll make sure you'll be well served, especially the Tiramisù. Cheers and Salute!!!

Amazing food. Wait time was horrible. It seemed like they forgot about us. We had to go up to server to see where our food was. Dinner took almost 3 hours.

Stepped into this restaurant on a whim & OH MY GOSH, we were glad we did! We dined outside & it was dreamy. Our waitress was charming & thoughtful & made great wine suggestions. We were thrilled to have stumbled upon this little gem!

We stopped here during our Mediterranean cruise's Rome port. It's close enough to Trevi without being too touristy. They were kind enough to seat all 9 of us, granted at separate tables, but adjacent. I got super predictable and had the carbonara and a couple of their spritzes and my wife had the cacio y Pepe and a glass of red. All fantastic, but the tomatoes in the "BURRATA WITH SEMI DRY CHERRY TOMATOES 'DE CARLO' AND BASIL" were the highlight. One of the best things I ever eaten on any European vacation. See pic, unless you're hungry.

Great location near the Trevi fountain! Food was excellent and portions were large, we couldn't finish the pasta. The selection meats and cheeses were so fresh and delicious. The cocktail drink menu has some unique, entertaining named options - if you like scotch, try the Pennicilin. Because it's so close to the Trevi fountain, be sure to make a reservation for the peak dinner rush. We lucked out with a walk up seating but it was on the early side. We saw them turn people away. We sat outside which can be disconcerting since there is constant pedestrian traffic. The inside looked very 1930s New York/Paris chic. Highly recommend.

Not sure why this place is only rated 3.5 stars but I live in the pizza capital of the United States and I'm Italian so I know good Italian food. I have yet to be impressed with the food in Italy since I arrived 5 days ago. Finally, I found this place and finally my expectations were met. We had the cacio de Pepe and rigatoni carbonara and both were the best we've ever had, including our own. We didn't have appetizers so can't review those. We did have the donut Ferris wheel for dessert which was also wonderful. Prices were good, food was good and service was good. I'll be eating there again while here in Rome

Select the Tarbouriech oysters from Veneto, Italy.. Then ask Marco for the perfect wine pairing!!

The ambiance felt more French than Italian, but it was lovely. Dark wood. Deep reds. Low light. It made me want to eat red meat and ravage an Italian woman. We adjusted our American expectations for European style service. They don't fuss and fawn over you in Europe. You gesture and they'll come, otherwise they leave you be. To those complaining, don't be such an entitled American cliche. You're in their culture. Adapt or whine. As for the food, let's just say that we did a few days in Rome, then went to Amalfi, and then one night back in Rome, and this was both our very first and very last dinner during our trip. After our first time, nothing really compared and we knew we had to go back before our flight home. Everything was excellent. The Tonnarelli Fatti in Casa Cacio e Pepe was so good. The Spaghetti "Cavalieri" al Tre Pomodori e Burrata was amazing. The Rigatoni "Cavalieri" alla Carbonara was sensational. Seneffingsational. All of the pasta was perfectly al dente. Also, the bread basket was fresh and offered a selection, including a nice focaccia. We devoured 3 whole baskets, because carbs ftw! I had a few of the drinks, but on their Summer Drinks menu there was one called the Fresh & Clean, and it was so refreshing after being in 100ºF heat all day. I had several of those. Several. SEVERAL. I don't have a problem. In all, I'd give this place an A+ (with extra credit because they actually fried up the pork cheek in the carbonara a bit, giving it a delightfully crisp-but-chewy bacon-y texture). Also, the prices were literally half of what they are here in NYC, where overcooked pasta will set you back like 28 bucks a plate. Granted the portions were also European and thus half the size of here in the U.S.f, which we loved (because I'd rather order and pay for less food), but of course other Americans on here complained because they're used to obesity portions. Again, stop being cliches. If you're in Rome, go here. Don't listen to any other review, you listen to me. It's right around the corner from Trevi Fountain, so you can kill two birds with one stone. And invite me. I needs ta gooo!

The pastas were delicious! This place was a great introduction to Roma. After seeing the Trevi fountain, we chose this spot to have dinner and we're seated at the last remaining outside table in one of the less appealing outside areas of the l restaurant. Make sure to keep you bags toward the restaurant side and not by the street side so no passing people can pick pocket or steak what you have. The hostess made sure to remind us as we were being seated. DO get the carbonara. I'm no expert but I can tell you it tasted delicious, and the way the pig was cooked in thick little crunchy salt & fat bites was perfection. All three of us LOVED our pasta dishes and it will make our first meal in Rome a memorable one.

Ohhh what to say here. First of all we had the best Rigatoni Carbonara in Rome and in Life. The service and the dining Al fresco was great. We had met the Chef off premises and also this ristorante had been highly recommended particularly for their Carbonara so we decided to try it. Fanfriggintastic, it is the BEST EVER! This should be a "Do Not Miss" status, when in Rome eat here!!!

Very quick service. No need for reservation. GOOD PASTA!!!! Nice interior. Olives were very good, watch out for the pits.

My partner ate here with a friend and said it was a nice place. But, the takeout salad he brought me included an obviously rotten pear. This is unacceptable and dangerous negligence.

Mmmm...no, no Baccano. For those WHO are chalking up the reviews regarding service to being an American, allow me to provide another viewpoint... I don't mind being left alone, that's actually a wise gesture on a waiter's part -- BUT...to ask for water, order a cocktail and never receive it either? After waiting for 10-25 minutes? That's poor customer service NO MATTER WHERE you are dining. To their credit, the service began wonderfully. I'd like to give a big thank you to the hostesses...there were two lovely ladies who were meeting and greeting patrons. They got us seated immediately. Due to the lackluster service, she gave a discount/took off €10.00. Thank you. Our waitress even started off nicely, but somewhere in the eve, their was a shift. We asked for water, waited 10 minutes, nothing. I asked another waiter - he brought it. Wait staff seemed to be scurrying about. I ordered a cocktail....from another person on the wait staff, because our waitress either could not be found or ran past our table (after making eye contact), and never received the cocktail. Food: it was OK. Not the best carbonara I've had (and I've had several carbonara in Rome and in other parts of Italy), caprese - was good/fair. Wine and cocktails were wonderful. Bartenders were great. For those visiting Rome and looking for a good Italian dining experience, I'd bypass Baccano. There are TOO many other GOOD restaurants in the area whom are willing to get it right, and who DO get it right.

We were in Rome, walking by the fountain of Trevi and found Baccano. The menu has oysters, salads, lobster, veal and burgers, something for everyone! I love the cool vibe, with lounge music playing in the background. The service was good too! Check it out if you're in Rome!

Service was spectacular. It's a wonderful location where you can dine inside or street side. They have a good wine selections and the usual Italian food. But they also have fish and seafood as well as selection of oysters. It's not a cheap cafe but a dining experience I recommend.

This was one of the better if not best restaurants we visited in Europe thus far in my travels. This restaurant has a market feel to it but yet it intertwines itself in a holistic presentation. What I mean is that it has excellence in fish, meat, pastas, and so forth. Pictured above is oysters, steak, lasagna, cured salami and wine. Yes, this was just for a duo. There must be something in the water (fountain of Trevi) that made us so indulgent--just a stones throw away.

I visited this restaurant during my final stay in Rome. While it's in the heart of a touristy region, I had a very nice time and the food was good. We had Old Fashioneds (a little sweet for me), a Tuscan wine, Carbonara (chef won best carbonara in Rome 2 years in a row), and Cacio e pepe. The carbonara wasn't my favorite, but the cacio e pepe was sooooo good! We had pistachio creme brûlée for dessert which wasn't sweet, but nutty and creamy! The décor was 10/10!

First dinner in Rome. The other reviews are pretty spot on with the service, but I feel that is to be expected in Italy. However, it was a VERY long time after we sat and received menus before we could order anything - we actually had to ask for our server. So be prepared. We came for light bites and drinks. Although, we were ordering food we weren't allowed to sit outside bc we weren't having a full dinner. Ambiance: old school with nice booths, dim lighting, and cute pieces of flair like mini hot air balloons and planes hanging from the ceiling. Staff: friendly Drinks: martini is and if you can make a good martini then you know they have a talented bar staff Food: truffle mortadella & mozzarella - so good Bread: they give you a big variety! I'm also gf in the states, but I can eat bread here and not get sick. So I'm trying everything I would recommend stopping here if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.

The worst service EVER!!!! The staff couldn't care if we lived or died. The food was fussy and not very good. Never again!

This was a quick stop to allow us to use the bathroom after the Trevi Fountain. As with most places in Europe, to do so you must buy something. We had some time to kill and grabbed a seat outside. I got an abuelo rum and ginger beer and I got my GF a glass of red. The restaurant is very nice with attentive servers. They brought out some snack and her olives were very fresh. The only downside is that they allow steet performers and peddlers to solicit their patrons. Beyond that it was a nice little break.

The food was delicious, perfect ambiance, down side they take so long we waited about 25 minutes for a salad and lasagna. No reservation needed for outdoor seating

Our hotel was not far from here so in the two days we were in Rome, we walked by this several times. Wanting a place where we could sit and enjoy a couple drinks, we walked in and sat at the end of the large, modern bar. We enjoyed our drinks here. I had wine (of course) and Husband drank Amber. They brought us some nice green olives and "crackers" (not sure what they were). Even though I wasn't super hungry, at some point I couldn't resist trying their Roman Style Artichokes. I can extra appreciate something that is a pain to make, and these artichokes were light and delicious. With a sprinkle of salt (that I didn't have) they would have been perfect! They also brought us some nice bread that was perfect for soaking up the juices. If we hadn't been so full from the day's adventures already we would have loved to try more of their great-sounding and rather extensive menu.

Awful service. We were ignored! Nice outdoor area but don't go here!! We tried to pay and they were super slow with that too.

Avoid this restaurant. We had 6 people and they sat us at 2 separate tables even though they had a table for 6 on the other side of the restaurant. We were charged separately. Service was poor, slow and some of the items we asked for like wine never came. We were charged for things that never came. I had the pasta with lobster which was tasteless. Plates are small and overly priced for your portion.

Two words: horrible service! Came here after touring the Trevi Fountain and that general area, and was enticed by the ambiance and lots of people dining inside. There was actually a hostess at the front which was a first, and led us to our table for dinner. Ordered the carbonara, after asking the waiter which of the pastas was best, and he replied "all of them!" Okay... and also ordered the hot pastrami sandwich. It took a while for the food to get here, as well as the waters we ordered at the beginning as well. They don't give you liter bottles here, just smaller ones so we went through 2 water bottles instead of normally just the one liter. And of course you're charged for everything including the basket of meh bread they give you at the beginning. Food overall wasn't bad. Carbonara was extremely heavy and for through not even half of it. Pastrami sandwich was pretty ordinary and came with a side of thick potato chips. But gosh is the service so s l o w. After many attempts of flagging down a server to clear our table and get the check, no one looked at us. All the staff were literally running from one end to the other and hardly looked around. At one point I managed to flag our server down and he just smiled and nodded, but didn't come over. What?! By U.S. standards the service was insanely slow. And because of that I wouldn't recommend this place. Food wasn't worth for that wait.

Great place for romantic dinner. Menu looked French Italian. Waiters all young and handsome We ordered wine pasta with anchovies pasta with ragu and osso buco All very good. Food came with bread.

This is a fine restaurant in a very busy area. Staff is cordial. Try to speak some Italian even though most of the staff speaks English. We stopped in about 3pm to have a late lunch. The serve coke in a small 8 oz bottle. Italian dishes are pretty good. No parking. $$$ bathrooms are downstairs. Outside patio.

Amazing food with even better service. I highly recommend the Carbonara and the tiramisu that they make right at your table. The wine was fantastic too. Eduardo provided us with amazing service. I would highly recommend!

Stopped in for light lunch (appetizers) and spent a lot more than expected. The food was quite good and the decor is great. Shared pickled vegetables and had a beer and cocktail. They also provided bread and olives which were great. Nice place. Good food and service. We understood that it was going to be pricey so close to Trevi fountain, but even at that it was definitely on the high end of the many great and more reasonably priced restaurants that are all over the city.

This place is located in the heart of Rome. You can actually hear the Trevi Fountain nearby! Very upscale and it obviously panders to tourists, but overall, a good experience. The food is good, and the service is excellent- my main critiques are: 1) There are so many better restaurants in Rome, that are a quarter of the price. 2) Where was the fresh pasta?? I guess they think everyone else has it, so why bother? However, for our last night in Rome, it was a good treat. We enjoyed the ambiance and the food.

This touristy restauant has a lot of 'atmosphere'. Service was ok, good even, but there was not a lot of smiling, suggestion offering, banter. Just 'what can I get for you?' neat and tidy. The bread appears to be made in house. The menu has decidedly 'unItalian' options if you are up for something else as well as standard fare. The house made cornedbeef doesn't taste or look like the stuff you eat on St. Paddy's day, but it is a lean and mild tasting, HUGE sandwich. We shared a cheese board which was a nice nosh although the staff did not tell us what cheeses were presented as is usual in a finer dining establishment. Food, service and ambiance were good. Just know it comes at a price. We all have choices to make on vacation. Here's another one.

The wait staff was great. I told them I don't really drink wine but wanted to try some and they made suggestions and let me taste several before I picked one. The pasta was so good and the bread was even better. Would go back

Not the same place it was years ago. They put bread down on your table even though the menu says 3$ pp for bread. Don't ask don't say anything. I had 1 piece it was taken away. We were charged 6$ for 2 ppl. Even though it was never ordered. Based on past reviews I guess this is the norm. Even if you don't order it, it will come to your table. This place is over run by tourists so there is no charm left. The waiters are run down and don't suggest or offer anything. Portions are tiny and prices are high. My sea bass was really good just tiny. Pasta, seabass and a bottle of wine for 70 euro. No apps no desert. Not worth it for the price and terrible service...

What a lovely experience! We didn't have a reservation but they made room for us to dine. We had terrific service and the food was absolutely delicious. The burrata with fried artichoke appetizer was a huge hit even with our 7 year old. Spaghetti, lasagna were perfect and classic but the fettuccine with white truffles was really the show stopper. The flavor was rich, balanced and perfect for a cold winter night. Our waiter helped substantially with recommendations based on pasta density and richness of the dish as well as wine selections. I don't really care if they charge for bread automatically but I can see that being a problem for others. A can't miss for a traditional upscale Italian dinner

This place is great. No wait at all to get seated and very nice. Has a brasserie-feel. I will say that you should not visit this spot if you're in a rush. We were not, so it wasn't a big deal, but a multi-hour dinner wasn't what we had in mind. Either way, it was nice for us to slow down the pace for our last day in Rome. Also, the manager voluntarily deducted 10 euros from the bill because they felt the wait was far too long. Now, the food. The food was GREAT! We started with veal and buratta over toast. GET IT. For the 2nd part of the meal, I had told my husband I wanted shaved truffles over pasta. They did not disappoint. That accompanied with a carbonara was amazing. Treat yourself to enjoy a slowly paced but delicious meal here.

Located in one of the most touristy areas in Rome, Baccano probably costs more than the average meal. But food is good, drinks are good and service is good so there's not much more you can ask for. Sick of pasta and pizza, we shared the tuna tataki (EUR23) and meat and cheese platter (EUR25). The tuna meat was thick and cooked just right while the cold cuts were thinly sliced to perfection. Part of the cheese platter, the blue cheese was some of the best I've ever had. My bf confirmed that the red wine here was the best he tasted in Rome. Yes we probably got ripped off here but there are worse places to waste your money. And as a tourist, I have to say we wasted quite a bit of money on bad food in Rome.

Located smack in the middle of a touristy area in Rome, Baccano serves some pricey yet well prepared dishes. We stopped in for a holiday meal when many other restaurants were closed for the night. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, the decor is very professional and would not look out of place at a high end American chain restaurant. Our table skipped the antipasti and started with a bottle of montepulciano. Their wine list is extensive, with many Italian wines that are affordable as well as a few quite expensive and rare bottles. Bread was served complementary and came with a very good cold pressed evoo. For my entree, I stuck with the Roman classic of cacio e pepe. Every time I have tried this dish, it has been with a slightly different preparation despite how ultimately simple it is. The version here featured pasta that was cooked longer than I expected, with a much cheesier, wet taste. It was essentially mac and cheese with spaghetti noodles. My wife tried the lasagna, which looked, and according to her, tasted delicious. Our service throughout the meal was excellent and attentive. While the service was great and the food fairly good, I was not happy when our bill arrived with a previously unadvertised service charge of €8. It is becoming a common practice for restaurants to charge visitors in Rome such a fee, which I find unacceptable. Either include service in the price of each item as stated, or allow your customer to tip.

One of my favorites in Rome! While this restaurant is typically dominated by tourists (both wandering through the area and eating here) the staff has always been friendly and accommodating. The head server recommended a delicious bottle of white wine for my family that we all loved! The food is delicious as well; the bolognese and lasagnas are a must to try. The carbonara is also delicious, but very salty (I love salty food so I scarfed this down in like 3 second).

Coming here was a mistake. Not because of the food, not that the food was great, it was mediocre, but not bad. The service was poor. The first thing you notice is that lots of tables are prepared with silverware and glasses etc. But we were seated at a table that was completely bare. Then we were handed one menu to share between us. That was weird. When I asked for a second menu, the waiter obliged. They brought a bread basket and had olive oil on the table. I asked for basaltic vinegar and the waiter obliged again. A couple minutes later they take the basaltic vinegar away and we never see it again. Meanwhile an Italian couple is seated at set table next to us and they were handed 2 menus, basaltic vinegar and offered wine. Maybe it's a better experience for Italians than Americans. Here's a tip: The water in the RR sink is activated by a foot pedal.

I can't believe this place only averages 3.5 stars - there is so much to like about it. To start, it is located 100 metres from the Trevi Fountain so makes a great place to drop into after a night visit; the dining room is spectacular - it felt really elegant and sophisticated and just a little bit fancy; the staff are bi-lingual and super attentive; and of course the food is fantastic. I had the cacio e pepe, which was wonderfully prepared and presented, and a delight to eat. Wine was very affordable, even by the glass.

Stumbled upon here after a late night visit to the Trevi Fountain. Really classic and open interior. A bit pricier than my usual spots. We ordered our late night snacks and wine to wrap up the evening. All was really good, topped off with great service!

Food is okay not great...barely good. Service sucks. And on top of it it's expensive. Was hoping price would give me good food and service but neither. One of the weirdest dining experiences ever. I even ordered their mist expensive 1/2 bottle and they still treated me terribly for some reason. And I dress well and I'm very well mannered.

Espresso martini and old fashioned. Prepared expertly right in front of us! Two of the best cocktails my girlfriend and I have had in a while. The bar snacks are tasty too.