Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Rome

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Updated 05 December 2024

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CLOROFILLA CUCINA E DISTILLATI

4.9

4.9 (202)

€31 to €50

Italian

Campo Marzio

About the restaurant

Clorofilla is the new restaurant and cocktail oasis the locals can’t stop talking about. And who can blame them? Tucked away on a quiet side street footsteps from piazza Campo de’ Fiori, it’s the ultimate place for dinner and late night drinks.
Step inside this locale to be immersed in a completely different atmosphere…warm tones, good vibes, bricked walls, a stunning L-shaped bar with over 100 liquors, a cozy and trendy dining area and plants surrounding the whole setting. Not to mention a tree!
Stop by for aperitivo (€15) to indulge in a wide selection of drinks accompanied by cured meats and cheese boards. Italian gourmet cuisine as well as Roman delicacies with a twist are in store for you. From seasonal tartares to carbonara with truffle shavings, you’re in for a pleasant surprise at Clorofilla. And did I mention that everything is homemade – yes even the bread and sauces. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, wait until you taste their desserts!

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Keven

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Christmas dinner was excellent, food and wine was great.

Giano Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (365)

€31 to €50

Italian

Ludovisi

About the restaurant

Fusing Sicilian cuisine with Roman culture, Giano Restaurant adds the language of cooking to W Rome's boundary-pushing. Concocting crowd-pleasing dishes for the table, with his "Cucina Educata" Head Chef Ciccio Sultano shakes up the city's foodie scene.

BELLA BRUNCH, Sundays in Rome have never been so inviting!

Have your antipasto, then hit repeat. Meat, fish or veg pasta? Choose one, we’ll make sure it’s good. And in the end? Sweet moments of happiness are on the way. Feasting, informal, fun. Arm yourself with all your appetite for the tastiest brunch of the Eternal City.
From 12.30-3.30PM
70€ per person, water and coffee included.

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Karen

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Very nice restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff was very courteous. I will say I thought $10 for 7-up was a little expensive though.

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Ristorante Agrodolce Roma

4.7

4.7 (325)

€30 and under

Italian

Colonna

About the restaurant

Agrodolce is a Roman cuisine restaurant located in 59 steps from the Trevi Fountain. Vintage plates, elegant decor, homemade pasta and the best suppliers in town that respect slow food philosophy and are located in 0 km, all these components allow us to keep a high standard of food and be one of the best restaurants in Rome.

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Dave

Dined 5 days ago

Best dinner we’ve had in Rome! Hidden gem! Small, off the beaten path ~ spaghetti carbonara was the best I’ve ever had. Our adult son loved the gnocchi and the rest of our party had amazing pasta, wine and a great time!

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Popular dish

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Popular dish

Tagliolini cacio e pepe

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Tiramisù

Le Terrazze

4.7

4.7 (19)

€51 and over

Italian

Pigna

About the restaurant

Singer Palace Restaurant, located on the 5th floor, merges with the magic of Ancient Rome. It welcomes guests with simple and innovative cuisine mirroring typical roman and mediterranean dishes made with high quality ingredients. New techniques of cooking and preparation guarantee unique and original flavors to satisfy any palate. Click here to discover more.

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AlbertoVIP

Dined on 12 Nov 2024

Jonathan excellent service. Great ambiance, magnificent food. 100% recomended.

Osteria del Gallo

4.6

4.6 (29)

€30 and under

Italian

Ponte

About the restaurant

New on Open Table!

Welcome to the heart of Italy!
Here, the love for food is a tradition passed down from generation to generation. Classic Roman cuisine, tasty, seasonal and made of quality, directly located a few steps from Piazza Navona.
Among the specialties Tagliolino Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, and Amatriciana.

And don't forget to leave a place for our special Tiramisu. We look forward to welcoming you!

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AndrewVIP

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

Really nice little place off the beaten track, staff were accommodating and the food was excellent. Highly recommend.

Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop

4.5

4.5 (44)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Prati

About the restaurant

In the charming Prati district, located on the 7th and top floor of Le Méridien Visconti Rome, Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop, is a new landmark of Rome's social life.
A Cocktail Bar that celebrates la Dolce Vita of today, a place to see and to be seen and to create lasting impressions sipping delicious cocktails and savouring tasty dishes.
The menu, from cocktails designed with some extravagant twist, makes Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop unique, where every toast captures a special moment to be photographed.

Dress code:
FLIP FLOPS and GYM APPAREL are not allowed.

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Valerie

Dined on 15 Oct 2024

Excellent service and food. Great atmosphere. Beautiful terrace.

Ristorante Traiano

4.5

4.5 (52)

€51 and over

Italian

Monti

About the restaurant

Il Ristorante Traiano domina il centro storico di Roma con la sua sala principale che si affaccia sui Fori e su Piazza Venezia e che è adiacente ai Mercati di Traiano e all’omonima colonna. Una nuova idea di esperienza gastronomica che fa della memoria il suo punto di partenza per una cucina elegante e raffinata.

La creatività e la professionalità della squadra, composta da chef Alessandro Zitelli, sommelier e personale di sala, rendono questo luogo un’occasione unica per scoprire la vera cucina italiana.

Ma Traiano non è solo cucina, è anche un luogo dove trascorrere una serata piacevole dopo cena, gustando un cocktail o un calice di vino selezionato con cura dalla carta che comprende etichette nazionali ed internazionali.

La Champagnerie, situata al piano inferiore del ristorante, è un’esperienza di lusso immersa nella storia di Roma, antica e moderna.

Il ristorante fa parte della storia di Roma e della sua cucina, essendo sorto sulle ceneri della vecchia Taberna Ulpia.

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Gwenny

Dined on 12 Nov 2024

Such a good restaurant with amazing food, nice view and good service. Everything was just great. 10/10 for this place !!! When in Rome ; you must go and have diner here. The food will blow you away.

EMME Ristorante

4.5

4.5 (62)

€31 to €50

Italian

Campo Marzio

About the restaurant

***Air Conditioning & Outside Garden***

Thank you for choosing Emme.
Emme is an authentic Roman Restaurant, The location is absolutely magic and the outdoor garden an icon of what the courtyards of Via Margutta are. Our dishes feature seasonal local ingredients with creative pairings. Emme is the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine after a long flight or a day of shopping and sightseeing in Rome. Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, fresh home made pasta filled. A menù full of delicious meat and fish, fresh vegetables. All our deserts are home made, among which our special traditional tiramisù.
Looking forward to welcoming you.

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jed

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

On our eight days in Rome this was the high quality restaurant we went to. Other places were less expensive and quite good but this was the best

Mirabelle

4.4

4.4 (256)

€51 and over

Italian

Campo Marzio

About the restaurant

Welcome
A gourmet terrace with views that span from Villa Medici and the Trinità dei Monti all the way to St. Peter’s and the Gianicolo. Exquisite food that gratifies both the eyes and the palate. The refined style, the sophisticated live music, the dishes prepared with expertise and passion, and the elegance of one of the most spectacular rooftop gardens in Rome will make your meal more than just memorable. Come and try an innovative experience of absolute comfort, gourmet recipes, soft lights and unforgettable views. We also have private rooms available, please contact the restaurant for more information.
*DRESS CODE:FOR MEN NO SHORT PANTS, NO SANDALS, NO SHORT SLEEVES*
TASTING MENU FOR LUNCH UNTIL 14:00 FOR DINNER UNTILL 22:00

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Charlotte

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

The team went above and beyond to make our night memorable. We will definitely return. Thank you to all of you.

Art Cibò Ristorante dai Pupi

4.4

4.4 (47)

€31 to €50

Italian

Campo Marzio

About the restaurant

A unique restaurant in Rome where you can taste Sicilian and Roman specialties.
Here you will always find special dishes with authentic and genuine flavours of Italian Cuisine
The fish specialties are cooked every day with fresh fish from the daily catch.
The most iconic dishes are:
The grand plateau of fresh raw fish or the spaghetti with fresh big lobster or with Sicilian red prawn tartare. As a second course, the baked catch of the day with courgette cream and red onion.
And then finally the fabulous Sicilian Desserts known throughout the world (cannolo,cassata etc)
We stay near Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi, Vaticano and the most important monuments.
We were selected by Tripadvisor with "Traveller's Best Choice" award which placed us among the best restaurants in the world
Patrizia & Elio (the owners) and the staff are ready to welcome you and to make an experience with good food, good wine and best table service

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natalieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

we had an amazing experience! We were a family of 11 and the owner made us feel like we were part of his family. The food is phenomenal. The staff is incredible. This is a hidden gem that you must try! Don't delay and book for your next spectacular Sicilian meal! 5 Stars!!

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