Trattoria Vecchia Roma

I picked this place purely off the Google reviews so now I'm paying it forward. This was a great recommendation. I had to queue for a table (about a 10-15 minute wait) which I didn't mind and the servers got you inside quickly and seated. I had a table inside and it is quite a busy restaurant, dimly lit but was all part of the vibe. I had bruschetta, spaghetti carbonara and an Aperol Spritz. They also provided free cold table water which I feel like is rare in Europe. The bruschetta was simple but so tasty. The carbonara was delicious but the pork bits were a bit salty but I still enjoyed the dish. The power went out at the restaurant whilst there but it was such a non event as it came back on within a few minutes. The restaurant takes card or cash and you pay at the counter upon exiting. Overall a great spot with a broad menu, would have gone back to try other dishes if I had more time.

We had such a great experience in this restaurant. Firstly the waitress was so friendly and attentive. She was very patient and kind to us. The food was authentic and a good portion size that provided us lots energy to march through the rest day of sight seeing. The price was very reasonable and they even didn’t charge us for the water and “cover” costs. I cant recommend more.

One of the best meals we had on our trip to Italy (definitely our best in Rome) and it wasn’t the most expensive either! Food quality was amazing and the staff was great. Make a reservation or you may miss out like a lot of people who unfortunately had to be turned away because this place is busy. That didn’t impact service at all.

Despite a 40-minute wait, the experience was well worth it. The food was among the best I have ever tasted, an outstanding showcase of classic Roman cuisine at its finest. The service was impeccable, further elevating the overall experience. I would gladly travel to Rome again solely to dine here. Highly recommended.

Authentic Roman Trattoria – A Must in the City! We had an amazing experience at this cozy trattoria in Rome. The food was outstanding, especially the pasta all’Amatriciana – rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, just as you’d expect in the heart of Rome. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. We were glad we made a reservation, as the place fills up quickly – a clear sign of its popularity with both locals and tourists. A thoughtful detail that really stood out: they offer a shared mobile charger for guests – such a helpful touch when your phone is running low after a long day exploring the city! Delicious food, warm atmosphere, and excellent service. Highly recommended!!!

First of all, if you are reading this. Go make a reservation right now because when we arrived there was a 50 minutes queue. Luckily we had a booking so we could enter immediately. Honestly I would have given a 6 stars if possible. The food was amazing, super traditional and the value was just great. Nothing felt overpriced and nothing felt off. Everything on the menu is good. We got the pork ragu flambe pasta which is the signature and it did not disappoint. It was my first time trying artichoke and I definitely preferred the fried one but the salad was not bad either. The pizza and steak were good as expected and the tiramisu was phenomenal once again. The best part is that for all the good food you are not paying a premium price. The service was attentive and made us feel like home. It is definitely the best place for the perfect Italian dining experience. Will come again next time!

A must try when visiting Rome! I would highly recommend making reservations as it can get busy, when we were leaving there seemed to be a long line of people waiting. We tried various different plates like the ravioli, the carbonara, and a spicy pasta(can't recall the name). Everything was delicious and drinks were great as well, we first tried the Hugo Spritz here and it was delicious. Friendly staff with a good ambiance.

Delicious food and great service. We went and queued before opening as we were in the area, and it was certainly worth it. The oxtail dishes (both the pasta and the second course version) were melt-in-your-mouth and the artichoke and vegetable sides were a nice pairing to the rich main. They also have an allergy sheet that explains what each allergen symbol stands for if you ask for it, which helped a lot with finding gluten free options for one of us.

Apparently this is one of the best places to eat for travelers and to be frank it was the first time I saw a half liter of wine for 6 euro so I was pretty happy already as a foreigner. The place was old school brick oven style with lots of families and locals and tourists alike. We got the roman classics, from cacio e Pepe, carbonara and the steak. We originally wanted the bone marrow but the waitress insisted we got the steak which was actually one of the worst steaks we've had in general. Why did she recommend it to us? Maybe because we're foreigners? I don't know. It definitely didn't hit the spot and potatoes she said was amazing I thought they were mediocre. Honestly just stick to pasta and pizza here. This just left a sour taste in my mouth because we originally wanted something that we wanted but was promised a legendary steak that was less than mid. This is why I'm bumping down the rating from 5 to 4. They also forgot our bruschetta. Not that we had room in our stomach but yes they forgot the bruschetta. For the pastas- the cacio e Pepe was my favorite as it's a lighter taste than the heavy carbonara but if you're a big pork fan the carbonara may be your pick. I ended up eating most of the cacio e Pepe while my friends ate the carbonara. Pastas were excellent. If I ever come back I will be ordering a pizza for sure. It seems that their cheese is top notch and will definitely reserve in advance as the line was going to extend until a long time down the street once we decided to leave which was around 8/9pm. We enjoyed the environment and the pastas for sure which made it worthwhile and especially the table wine was very good.

Dining at Trattoria Vecchia Roma was a delightful journey through Roman classics, blending tradition with rich, authentic flavors. I started with the meatballs in tomato sauce, which were perfectly tender and soaked in a comforting, rich sauce. The bruschetta with artichoke cream added a unique twist--creamy and earthy, with the bread toasted just enough to provide a satisfying crunch. Moving on to the pastas, the bucatini all'amatriciana had a smoky undertone that elevated the tangy tomato and guanciale--a real showstopper! The spaghetti alla carbonara with truffles was equally delightful, combining the earthy truffle aroma with a creamy, cheesy sauce that was simply irresistible. For the mains, the cutlet topped with ham, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and mozzarella was rustic and satisfying, with a crust that was both chewy and crisp. The oxtail in tomato sauce, slow-cooked to perfection, melted in my mouth, embodying the essence of Roman comfort food. For dessert, I had the chocolate soufflé, which was more like a lava cake and frankly not very impressive. I could have skipped it. The food overall was hearty--comfort food that fills you up, though at times it could be a bit heavy. A touch more finesse in balancing the richness would make it even more enjoyable. The generous portions ensure you won't leave hungry, and the prices are fair, making it a great value for the amount of food you receive. Each dish delivered on taste and texture, making Trattoria Vecchia Roma a great spot for traditional Roman fare, served in a bustling, warm setting. While the food is very good, it is also quite a touristy place, so reservations are a must if you want to avoid a long wait. The service is extremely fast--almost rushed--and the atmosphere can be quite noisy. Despite these minor drawbacks, the experience is well worth it for anyone looking to savor authentic Roman flavors.

The carbonara and cacio e pepe here are the best versions of these two pastas that I have ever had! And to build credibility, I lived in Italy for several months and tried MANY many different spots for these pastas. But this place tops them all, which is a strong statement!!! But truly, if you're wondering whether or not this spot is worth a try, IT IS! My friends and I went for lunch and it was very busy. We should have probably made a resy, but we got lucky and they found us a table in the back. So plan ahead but definitely work this spot into your Rome itinerary!

Always a great experience. Terrific Roman cuisine, and wonderful service. Very good location in Monti.

This place was pretty good. Still dreaming about their fried artichoke! Their food was pretty good too, I didn't like their Carbonara pasta, but my wife loved it. They were pretty busy but we got in quick maybe waited about 10 minutes outside max. The ambience is cute, nothing to rave about but the food was pretty good.

Trattoria Vecchia Roma is not only a culinary delight but also a complete dining experience. The warm and cozy ambiance makes you feel like you've stepped into a charming Roman eatery, with the perfect mix of rustic charm and elegance. The service is top-notch--attentive, friendly, and always eager to offer recommendations to enhance your meal. Every dish is bursting with rich, traditional flavors, and the staff ensures you enjoy it all in a relaxed, inviting setting. Whether you're indulging in their creamy, savory carbonara or a perfectly cooked seafood dish, every bite is mouthwatering, and the overall experience leaves you happy, satisfied, and eager to return!

We came here with our hotel's recommendation, and it's indeed very charming. The decor was authentically Roman, tastefully blending rustic and modern elements. That's the end of what makes this place special. The place was jam-packed the entire time, and because of it, the service was very slow. Pizza was very good, but pastas were way too rich.

My family recently spent 12 days in Italy. As a Yelper, that meant 29 Yelp reviews to do. I decided to save the best for last! Since it's Italy, there were close seconds but for me Trattoria Vecchia Roma was the best! We made 8:30pm reservations and still found quite a crowd at the door. The host was working hard and got us in pretty quickly. You descend into a cavernous restaurant with a fun vibe. I got the feeling that everyone was enjoying their food and time together. I want to highlight the porchetta. When people ask what the best food I had in Italy was, this porchetta comes to mind. It's on the menu as a starter. I absolutely loved it! The skin is unbelievably crispy, the meat is juicy, and the spice blend that it's rolled around was intensely flavorful! I miss that porchetta. Fried cod was a hit, kids pizza a hit, mozzarella in carozza a hit. Wife's osso bucco, ridiculously good. House made red wine was a hit with my wife. I absolutely loved the bucatini alla'matriciana! I had wanted to have that dish, so that I could have the real guanciale. Perfectly al dente and amazing sauce! I loved the coda alla vaccinara (oxtails) also. The collagen from the bones, made for a sauce that was unctuous in the best possible way! I can't neglect to mention two of the best dishes. The marinated zucchini and escarole contorni were absolutely outstanding! Yes we were full and yes we kept eating! The zucchini was light and airy, not even sure how they made it happen! The escarole texture was perfect and it was studded with little olives that gave the perfect kick of salinity! This was an epic meal!

My family was recommended by a friend. It is the best place in Rome! The oso bucco was AMAZING!! Tiramisu was delicious! This place fills quickly! Be sure to make reservations ahead of time

We have had 9 meals from Venice, Florence to Rome. This ranks amongst the top 2. Not based on price but based of food. We dined a more expensive places and it did not come close to this meal. We enjoyed the octopus carpaccio, all the various pastas, and fried artichoke. This casual dining place had great service. The food came out fairly quick. Highly recommend this quality establishment.

I arrived a few minutes after they opened for dinner and got a table outside. Within about 10 minutes there were about 50 people in line and they just kept coming. I got the Paccherri Pachino, stracciata e pesto di basilico & it was amazing ... and vegetarian. Very delicious.

I'd say this place is worth the hype. I made a reservation for right dinner. We were sat inside ordered fairly quickly and the appetizer was served within two minutes of ordering. The pasta was more than enough food for dinner, but we opted for ossobucco to try which was delicious. Service wasn't overly attentive, but more geared on running out food. They run a tight ship and it's best to get in and out to allow others to get their seats and start their meals.

Food was terrible, if you go to a place in Italy and no tables around you are speaking Italian...run. We ordered the oxtail and guancia and it had the texture and taste of a leather shoe. "Braised" in red wine sauce? More like under a heat lamp for 2 hours and served cold. Two thumbs way down.

My family of 3 had dinner here last night. Good thing we had a reservation (for 7pm when the restaurant opens), as when we got there right at 7, we saw a line stretching a block. The line was for those that did not have reservations. There was a "smaller" line of ~30 people for those with reservations. When the restaurant started seating people, they took a bunch of people from the non-reservation line first, which I thought was a bit weird. Since we ended up getting seated, I assume so did everyone else who had a reservation did as well. The restaurant is at basement level and "old school" decor. They squeeze people in. Our party of 3 got seated at a table meant for 2 with an extra seat placed on the side. Two of us were staring directly at the back storage area/rundown back staircase. When I was walking out after our meal, saw a bunch of empty tables that were better located so can't explain why we got stuck in the corner. Will give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt... The service was so-so. Part of this is attributable to how busy they are, but frankly, we saw some servers just walking back and forth aimlessly. A zoo environment, certainly not the model of efficiency I think one of the reasons this restaurant is so popular are the prices. Everything seemed to be 10-20% less than the same dishes at other restaurants. One annoyance was that when we were seated, there was already a paper bag in the table with some okay, room temperature bread. When we got the bill, there is a 2 euro charge for the bread. I just chalked it up to the cost of eating here but a bit strange IMO. We had: Prosciutto with melon - 4/5: the melon was delicious (so sweet). The prosciutto was a bit salty even by prosciutt standards.. Fried calamari and prawns - 5/5: perfectly fried and the squid and prawns were both very flavorful. In the U.S., this would have been served with a side of marinara sauce (which would have been great) but assume that's not the norm here. Spaghetti Corsara (seafood) - 5/5: really tasty. Fresh tomato sauce, perfectly cooked seafood and pasta. Portion is pretty big as well compared to pastas at other restaurants. Diavola Pizza - 4/5: Sauce, cheese and salami easily 5/5. The crust was a bit thicker than others we've had and a bit doughy. My daughter and I really enjoyed the food so would overlook the negatives and go back. My wife would not as she's more about the entire "experience" vs. Just the food.

Stopped by because of the reviews on TripAdvisor. Made a reservation for lunch at 2pm when we arrived to Rome. Not sure if its how the restaurant functions, but our waiter was not helpful at all when we asked him for recommendations. It felt as if he wanted to rush us out the moment we sat. We ordered the Spaghetti alla carbonora and spaghetti alla corsara. The carbonora sauce was overly thick and salty. The seafood spaghetti was good.

We came because trip advisor had 9k reviews. It was good but not better than other places we eat at. The pricing was more than another place we liked better. Plus like 1/3 less. The bruschetta as I would get usually have tomatoes basil and garlic theirs was not added fungi but a paste in toast. See photo I was kind of expecting with fresh tomatoes so it was disappointing to me. The taste was ok to me. The pizza was yummy but not Roman style where it is paper thin. I had oxtail that fell off the bone at another place so it was full of Cala or but I like it falling off the bone. The best was the carbonara pasta and amaritciana pastas. I can't spell it but I hope you get the drift. There is a line already before they open and best to get there 30 minutes early. Overall a good dinner but it was not the best meal we had in Rome.

Make a reservation or chance eating outside (which is great unless it's cold). The atmosphere is high paced but enjoyable and friendly. The food was incredible, I'm a foodie and particular about flavor pairings. We got the rosemary slices beef cooked med rare to perfection. It's tender and tasty, the sear was perfect. Paired this with sautéed broccoli and the ravioli in brown butter sage with mushrooms. The broccoli was tender and loaded with buttery garlic flavor. The ravioli was cooked al-dente, good amount of cheese, covered with the buttery sauce and slices mushrooms, bellissimo! Ended with cheesecake topped with Nutella and pistachios, the cheesecake was mouse-like, melted in your mouth. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely try this place.

Thank goodness our hotel concierge was able to call and make our reservations as we strolled to the front of the line for others who were not so fortunate to have reservations for a Saturday lunch . Crazy noisy, busy, incredible food - one of our best meals in town. Our table was in the middle of 2 other two tops and we enjoyed chatting with the other diners. Fortunately, their English was much better than my Italian. Bread was served hot in a paper bag and it was amazing of course. I ordered the house spaghetti with a red sauce ..look at the top of the menu to find it and my hubby order cacio y pepe. Lots of pizza, pasta, suppli/appetizers at moderate prices and generous portions. The steamed/braised artichoke was delicious and so tender. Our server was helpful although we had to track someone down to pay the bill towards the end of lunch service hours. We had been visiting the Colosseum before this lunch and the taxi ride was about 15 min or at least a 30-40 min walk. Recommend a meal or 2 here!

My family of four spent 3 weeks in Europe and we finished our trip with one last dinner at Vecchia Roma. This was the best meal we had all trip and the most perfect way to finish our travels. Thank you for making our final night perfect!

The food was very tasteful. Highly recommend Rigantoni al sugo di coda Vaccinara (Oxtail Rigatoni in tomato sauce), and their pizzas. I didn't try the wine but my family enjoyed the house wine. I would also suggest for groups bigger than 3 to make a reservation seeing as my family and I had to wait almost an hour for a table of 4. Other than the wait the food and my Spritz were delicious!

Wonderful showstopper hidden away in Rome. We had to wait a good 20 minutes outside before being ushered in downstairs into the basement-level joint. We ordered BOTH of the flambe pastas they're famous for - the bucatini amatriciana and the spaghetti parmesan. Our pastas were tossed inside the heated insides of pecorino (mine) and the parmesan cheese wheels LIVE which coated them with wonderful cheesiness (oh, and the aroma that wafts through the restaurant when the lady did that... Ooh la la Buono, magnifico!). My pasta all'amatriciana had tasty bits of guanciale (cured pork) and perfectly al dente bucatini in spicy peppery sauce similar to arrabbiata. Of course everything was coated it nutty aged pecorino cheese strands from the flambeing. My wife's spaghetti parmesan was less salty due to lack of cured meat nor spice, but more sweet & umami. Very enjoyable. We did realize that our mistake is ordering two cheesy pastas for lunch... because even with a glass of san pell & pinot Grigio, that was power overwhelming and bit too heavy for lunch. I guess eager tourist's mistake. We did have a caprese salad but we all know that... isn't really salad (shhhh) at least how we in the states think of salad (a lot of greens), so overall a heavy experience. There were quite a few tables enjoying pizza as well as white pastas like Alfredos, and overall everyone was beaming with that certain 'Yep, we knew where to come. Aren't we so cool?' vibe that we gladly reflected back. Paying for the meal ended up taking quite some time... for some reason it's in the back and people were lining up in the middle of the narrow dining room... very Italian, I'd say. We ascended the steps feeling about 20 lbs heavier and wondering if we need to buy deodorant, but boy, that taste I won't forget for a long time.

Great food, super efficient and friendly staff and eating there with its brickwork and in the basement is do fun! We ate here two nights of our 5 nights in Roma! We were able to sneak in both nights but highly recommend making a reservation!

We loved our experience at this restaurant, we highly recommend making a reservation (we did) as the queue was long if you had no reservation. The staff were attentive in just the right way, wine recommendations and food suggestions. The food tasted so fresh and full of flavour! Pace yourself, if you do all the courses you will be stuffed!

Amazing restaurant! I first went to this place when I studied abroad in Rome, and then I took my wife there on our recent trip! The food is incredible especially the carbonara! (S)

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant, very popular and for good reason. Food is reasonable and everything we ordered in our 3 visits was wonderful! The servers bent over backwards to help Americans speaking no Italian. Will be back when we are in Rome!

I rarely write reviews, but I wanted to write this one to ward off other tourists visiting Rome. This restaurant is a large tourist attraction with many high reviews. For starters, I will say the food isn't bad, but it also isn't good. It is average at best. The service is about what you would expect here, the servers don't seem to care much about what you think and are just going through the motions of their job. I don't want to generalize that to all Italian restaurants here, because there were restaurants where the servers were very attentive and often asked how the food was. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and would advise those who follow yelp reviews to read carefully. Some places are tourists traps, others (such as this) are overhyped. Please be mindful and enjoy your stay here.

Amazing food and very affordable. Make sure to make reservations and push your way to the guy taking the reservations groups in or else you'll end up staying in the line for hours. I went on the précis for $28 euros way too much food 2 people can share it. Oxtail stew and tripe stew included As well as appetizer.

This place is a true trattoria that the locals go to. I strolled in on a Thursday afternoon at around 1:30 pm, and it seemed like I was the only foreigner in the entire place! There wasn't much of a wait but that might have been because the restaurant had just re-opened after their monthlong august break. I got seated and ordered a 1/2 lt house red, a prosciutto pizza. Who would've guessed that 1/2lt of house red, 4€, is somehow cheaper than a class of wine, 5€? What a great cost to effect ratio! The pizza arrived out promptly, was pretty standard thin crust Italian pizza but the crust was not dry at all and I quickly gobbled it down while downing the wine. The best part of the meal came after though, I ordered a tiramisu and as soon as I had my first bite I "'mmmm"'ed so loudly that the worker nearby turned around and asked me if I thought it was good I definitely thought it was the most memorable tiramisu of my trip!

This place is a gem. Their house special (Bucatini All'Amatrisciana Flambé) is tasty. Great pasta. Appetizers (lamb skewers; cheese and pepper balls; breaded meatballs) were all very good. Dessert was worth the indulgence. Service was a bit strange and rushed, but I can overlook that for their patience with English-speaking customers and the popularity of the restaurant. The dining room is cozy and homey. A really wonderful place to dine! This Make reservations or wait in line outside the front door well-before opening!

I don't think there is a better place in the world for authentic italian. Service is great. A must visit.

My favorite cacio y Pepe!! So yummy. The food was amazing and took us right away during a busy lunch rush.

Food and service was soo good we're going back tomorrow for more. Definitely recommend making a reservation and arriving on time to avoid any complications.

A few months back I was shopping in an athletic apparel store nearby and the owner, out of nowhere, told me that Vecchia Roma has the best Bucatini all'Amatriciana around and I should try it. An odd recommendation, to be sure, as I was only looking for a sweatshirt and some joggers. I eventually made my way there and I quickly realized that the man knows of what he speaks. We went there and had some traditional roman dishes, Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe and Bucatini all'Amatriciana, and both were amazing. It was so good we decided to come back a week later and have something a little less well known, this time bringing my camera. We made reservations and we were glad we did. The line of those people without a reservation was probably 100 people deep. We sat down on time and got a 1/2 liter of vino della casa and settled in for a great meal. For my antipasto, I had the Supplì di Pasta. Although this is a simple dish, the frying skills are a big indicator of the quality of the restaurant for us. It was fried perfectly crunchy and not greasy at all. I also tried the Fettuccine al ragù bianco di Cinghiale and enjoyed it, although I don't think my picture does it justice. I was expecting a gamier flavor but this was delicate and the pasta was nicely chewy. My wife enjoyed Polpette di Melanzane (eggplant meatballs), which were also fried perfectly, and Arrosticini for her main dish. Luckily I was able to steal a skewer of the lamb and found it very flavorful, with the right amount of salt and that delicious grilled flavor. At only 10€, this greatly exceeded my expectations. Even though the restaurant was packed, with a line out the door, the service was on point. They managed the crowds with a very well defined process of seating, ordering, serving and checking in with you. This probably limits the flexibility for the customer, but I'm not viewing this as a negative because I respect the level of organization and coordination in a city not known for it. If you are around Esquilino, definitely make a reservation and stop in for lunch or dinner.

Hidden gem this Lange gets packed!!' Okay if you're not there 15 minutes before they opened well you're gonna have to wait like 1-2 hours to get in. The house wine is ridiculously cheap and yet still very good. The pasta it's a hit or miss for me first time for lunch was yummy The 2nd night when it was more crowded felt the pasta was rushed and a bit salty and too dente. But overall the other dishes like their pizza it's so yummy and the fried cod was delicious. I would definitely visit.

This is a real Roman institution. They serve traditional fare very well to a waiting line of grateful patrons. The food is excellent and reasonably priced.

Authentic food. Super good. Went there last night. Got fried calamari; spaghetti carbonara; bruschetta stratica with anchovis, super very good

Vecchio Roma has unfortunately evolved into a massive tourist spot and has surrendered a lot of its charm and "Old Rome" feeling. After going for 20 years, not sure it will be a must visit next year. Maybe time to say ciao and arrivederci

Everything we had was excellent. Our service was top notch. Definitely call ahead for a reservation if you can. We had our hotel call the morning of and got us a spot when they opened for dinner. There was a large line waiting but we had no issue. We loved our waitress, suggested perfect wine and the food was to notch. We had about 7 different dishes and all were delicous. A must stop

The entire dining experience here was amazing. They did get very busy but luckily we got seated before the line and wait started. The food was excellent and flavorful-I was very impressed with their antipasti. All the meats and cheeses served was an absolute great combination, you can see them create it on the counter. We tried different things here and everything was great [100/100]. Our server was very friendly and the language barrier didn't deter her from trying to converse with us to make the experience even more enjoyable.

Amazing food and great service. Our family of six was treating to a wonderful dinner experience at this place.

This place can easily be missed but please don't! The food is amazing. After a couple of basic (Touristy) places I tried in Rome eating here was a breath of fresh air. The Carbonara was out of this world, I paired it with their house red wine and to top it off the tiramisu. The people in my group were iffy about the tiramisu since they don't like coffee but they devoured it. If you are in Rome you have to go here

Loved the simple food, the wine and the attention to service. We stumbled across the restaurant and so glad we did.

Avoid this restaurant at all costs. The staff were abusive and aggressive. Despite the busy environment, our server was horrific. He was confrontational and absolutely unapproachable for issues with our food. He poorly explained the menu and when we told him of the issues with our food, he walked away swearing out loud. In addition to this, we'd an older Italian fellow (seemed like the manager or owner) who spoke little English was consistently shouting at us when we told them we did not eat the food and returned this. Not only was he aggressive but continually slammed the cash till indicating for us to pay for food we did not eat and highlighted issues about. Avoid at all costs.

Okay so it's been two years since we visited Rome but this place.. speechless! The best pasta in Rome!!! We were lucky enough to be seated (6 people in our group) We walked from our Airbnb.. not too far. We got there right before they opened and there was already a big crowd waiting. We didn't have reservation but we got lucky enough to get a table. Our server was great... spoke very good English and was very attentive. We were served with bread and some balsamic vinegar and olive oil for starters. The balsamic vinegar was sooo good my aunties bought a couple of bottles to take home. And the food... we ordered pastas prepared in a cheese wheel then flambéd. The best pasta I've ever tasted, the sauce and the cheese and bacon! Just Wow! We also tried the tiramisu... it was so good we cleaned that bowl in seconds!! Make sure to try this place out when you're in Rome but call ahead for reservations.

There was an extremely long wait so we ended up ordering take away. We ordered the menu vecchia roma (dinner set), oxtail was flavorful, and the potatoes from the salad were really well seasoned. We also had the salmon pesto pizza which had a good bread to cheese ratio, all in all, great flavors and friendly staff

I went to Rome this summer and never stop thinking about this place, service is the best ever Maria was amazing and I hope when I can go back one day I can go there many many more times!

This restaurant was highly recommended by a friend to experience authentic, traditional Italian food. We ordered wine and thought we were being asked if we wanted 6 oz or 12 oz. We said six and then a 1/2 liter was brought to the table for 6 euros! What a delight! We ordered manzo (beef cheeks), which melts in your mouth. Yum! However, they are known for their spaghetti, which more than half the patrons ordered.

The hype is definitely worth it. From service to food, everything was phenomenal. Although the pasta and pizza were really great, I think the absolute best was the tiramisu. It was so good that I didn't even have a chance to take a picture and I believe we finished it in less than a minute. We had to order another one even though we were so full by the end. I would say my least favorite was the cheese bowel pasta - although it was cool to watch them make it, the pasta was too cheesy for me and my stomach felt very heavy after eating it. The seafood pasta, however, was delicious. Everything on the menu is super affordable. We ordered so much but the total came out to be only about 100 euros for the five of us - in NYC, this amount of food and quality will definitely be over $200. Most highly recommend!

This place is a favorite among both locals and tourists. It's over 100 years old and it has many things on the menu that one does not find in other places in Rome. Extremely affordable prices, out of this world food, and friendly staff. Easily the best meal in Rome. Either have a reservation or show up 10 mins before opening for dinner, as there is a line out the door every evening this place is open.