Trattoria Valentino

Lovely, very unassuming, local eatery, we run to by sheer luck! Delicious Roman plates and outstanding service by 2 very friendly gentelemen. Nice minimal decor and great ambiance. Wonderful experience all around!

Note: I'm a tourist, but I research/read a lot about food/different cuisines and appreciate good food. I write notes on what I intend to eat and what I've eaten. Service/staff: friendly and attentive. Asked us if we wanted our pastas staggered or if we wanted it all at once. Just treated us like any other customer. Food: delicious Roman cuisine. We tried the amatriciana, their version of alla gricia (with orange peel), cacio e pepe, and veal pan seared with ham and sage. All 4 were great dishes. This was 1 of my favorite dining experiences and foods in Rome. Amatriciana was my favorite of the 3 pasta dishes followed by the alla gricia with orange peel. Amatriciana was a pecorino, guanciale, and tomato pasta dish. You get the nutty notes from the pecorino along with acidity and richness from the guanciale with acidity from the tomato. While the alla gricia had a the same base minus the tomato, but with the addition of citrus from the orange zest. Atmosphere: down to earth and honey atmosphere If I am back in Rome in the future, I will be going here once more. Would recommend calling to make reservations. We were luckily able to get a walk in on Thursday night.

Ate here this evening, the food was the best we've had so far! I had the pasta with sausage and mushroom whilst my partner had pasta with orange peel, bacon and cheese. Both of us were extremely pleased with both our service and the quality and quantity of food. We also had the tiramisu which was lovely. (See pictured) Definitely book a day in advance - tried to get in here yesterday but it was fully booked. I can understand why 😹 also had the cod fillet balls to share - those were delicious too. I believe the total was €49 and to me, it was worth it.

The best pasta I had on my trip to Rome. The service was also absolutely incredible and the atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend the meatballs and the local dishes. The house red is quite sweet which is usually not my taste but it was good. Such a great hidden gem and trustworthy spot for a good meal and good atmosphere.

Yum! Great oxtail, even better tiramisu.

Hole in the wall trattoria with good food. Tiramisu is delicious and a must get for dessert. If you come for a later dinner, make a reservation.

Amazing place with tastiest Cacio e Pepe!!! Must visit place in Rome! We tried also a backed crocked fish, caprese and chicken with ptatoes! All was perfect! 👌🏻 Desserts are with gentle taste! We tried tiramissu (if you love with more dough its for you), dark chocolate with pears (amazing!) and cream with berries (my favorite one)!!! Strongly reccommended for visit!

A must visit for Roman food. My favorite pasta we had during our two weeks in Italy. Family feel with very nice waiters. Definitely order the Tagliolini with Bacon and Orange Peel, I also really enjoyed the Beef Stew with Artichokes. I saw other people raving about the Tiramisu here, but I'd give it a pass.

This place was recommended to me by a local. She told me that I had to try the scamorza or "grilled cheese." She said it's not seen at many places and that's it's absolutely delicious. I'll admit I thought it was going to be weird but it was so good! You should just get it plain or have it filled with something. I got the scamorza with spinach and mushrooms. Also get the carciofi alla Romana (a typical Roman dish) or artichoke boiled in mint, parsley, and garlic. I think this place did it the best I've had. It's packed with locals so I would suggest getting reservations.

Wow, the small area a few blocks from the colosseum was recommended by our tour guide, Vincenzo of livitaly, and we were grateful he did this place is so delicious.

Best authentic Italian restaurant we found in Roma. Full of locals, we had wonderful service and amazing food. Best of all - great value We went with the special of the night. Written on the chalkboard and described by the staff. We had the house wine. It was delicious. If you arrive before 8 o'clock you will get a seat.