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Ciao Bella
Jan 2, 2008 by Patrik from Stockholm

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[4] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Location.
• Everything else. .

“I visited Ciao Bella for new years eve 2008. They had a fixed menu which at the cost of 70-90 euro and the location is very nice. The menu looked ok but was so not worth the money. The "basil faulty" like waiter also refused to show us the wine list. He had a suggestion of three wines and he gave up a lower price than the actual price which we later where charged. This is a classic tourist trap located nicely on via Veneto. There are a lot of better restaurants a bit further up the road. I would like to thank Ciao Bella anyway for now I know 2008 can't be any worse.”

Bramante
Dec 31, 2007 by Matt from New York

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Proximity to piazza Novena.
• Bland flavor, rude service.

“Based on the recommendations on this site, my wife and I thought we would try this restaurant during a recent trip to Rome. We were severely disappointed. We tried a number of appetizers and ordered first and second courses and none of the items we tried on the menu were of the same quality as we found elsewhere in the city. The flavor was very bland and some dishes came out rather cold. Still we tried to enjoy the evening as it is close to beautiful piazza Novena, but our server was downright rude. My wife and I have both worked in the service industry in our youth so we're not expecting someone to dote on us hand and foot we just want common courtesy. And there wasn't a language barrier either he spoke very good English or we know some Italian. He was simply disinterested, brash and gave the impression that we were wasting his time. One last note, I am the kind of person who gets dirty silverware at a restaurant and just cleans it himself with a Napkin instead of complaining, but if this sort of offense bothers you, than Bram ante fails on this level as well. This is easily the worst food and dining experience we had in our three weeks in Rome. There are dozens of restaurants in the piazza Novena area a number of which we tried (but not mentioning here to keep the objectivity of this review in tact) and its a safe bet that you have a far superior experience by dining elsewhere.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Zeffirino
Nov 27, 2007 by Roger from Bethlehem, PA USA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food, service and atmosphere, the best in Genoa.
• That we were only there once.

“Zeffirino is a fantastic restaurant; the cuisine is excellent from the Tuscan Mellon with Prociutto, to the pasta with their world famous pesto, to the outstanding chocolate gelato. Visit, you wont be disappointed.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cul de Sac
Nov 26, 2007 by Alex from London

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[4] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Lively, busy atmosphere.
• Bad food that couldn't be presented any worse if they tried.

“Overrated. Poor food, badly presented, overpriced, ran out of house wine when I was there etc. Don't get yourself into a "cul de sac", go elsewhere.”

Taverna del Campo
Oct 16, 2007 by Gagga from Linkoping Sweden

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[5] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[10]

• They had a poster of Gabriel Omar Batistes on the wall. Batigol!
• He is now playing football in Saudi Arabia or Australia.

“Tavern a del campo is a noisy, crowded bar where you share your space with million and millions of peanut leftovers. Everyone eats peanuts and when you have cracked a nut you just throw whats left on the floor. Its a place for people who like too be seen. .”

Birreria Centrale
Sep 27, 2007 by Marc from Midlands, UK

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Décor.
• One moody waitress (but one out of 3 was ok).

“Fantastic interior, a restaurant in Italy that even in Summer (I was there in August) I would say eat indoors - windows open anyway and its beautiful wooden furniture merit it. Service good (for Italy) and great value, good quality food.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cafe de Paris
Sep 27, 2007 by Susan from London

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[2] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Location.
• Food, service, price.

“It is in a good location, however the service was very minimal, had to pour own wine, the waiters didn't know who had ordered which dishes. The food was tasteless, bland and very poor quality ingredients. The menu read very well, however the execution of the dishes lead a lot to the imagination. It was very expensive and there are much better restaurants in Rome. The wine was very pricy. The bread stale. All in all it was not a good evening and would definitely not go back.”

Da Baffetto
Sep 21, 2007 by Emma from London

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• The wine.
• The service.

“The Rough Guide to Italy recommended this place, and we were impressed with the pizza which was a fairly good size and very tasty, and quite inexpensive. However, we were dealt with in a rude manner, asked to move on when still drinking our wine, and brought the bill without having asked for it, even though we still had some wine left - basically an unsubtle hint for us to move so they could have our table (onto which they rammed two separate other couples so it resembled eating in a school canteen) for more people. When we asked if we could have some more drinks, we were told no, without an explanation. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone, as we no longer found an "old Rome institution", but merely a place which cares only about raking in the money and having as many customers as possible, rather than ensuring that people eating there are having a nice time.”

Granseola (La)
Sep 6, 2007 by Glen from Aurora, OH

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Fresh fish.

“It may have been the night, but we had one fantastic dining experience! The owner waited on us and guided us through course after course of totally amazing seafood and wine culminating with a visit from the dessert trolley and a molten chocolate cake that I would travel back to Milan for alone! I also felt like I was in a scene from a movie given the quantity of model-quality patrons seated around us.”

Ciao Bella
Aug 20, 2007 by Tom from London

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[4] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The setting - nice windowed pavement setting.
• The stealth pricing.

“2 fish dishes, grilled eggplant, spinach, and a half bottle of wine at 150 euros? Seriously, the wine was only 14 euros. The prices on the menu appear to be reasonable, but the fish is charged by weight which isn't apparent and they don't ask you how much you want. The eggplant was tasteless and cold. The restaurant is in a nice area and the staff is very friendly, but the meal shouldn't have cost half of what it did. We felt like screwed tourists which is what we were.”

Hostaria Costanza
Jul 27, 2007 by Fernanda from Rome

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great food, great atmosphere, and great staff.
• Nothing.

“This is my favorite restaurant in all of Rome. The atmosphere is unparalleled by any other if you ask to sit within the cave-like area of the restaurant at night. It is not fancy so that you have to look too nice and I would say it is off the beaten track of tourists. Everything there from the meat to the pasta is magnificent! Their classic appetizers are also marvelous! Not to mention the friendly staff. A true gem.”

Maffei
Jun 28, 2007 by John from Stafford

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fabulous place, food superb, friendly staff and we were made to feel as part of the family, and excellent service.
• Weather - it rained all night!

“An excellent atmosphere and perfect place for our gathering. There was a superb host, he arranged everything perfectly and he ensured all of our guests were happy and all of their needs met. We could not falters the food, superb quality beef and fish meals. The wine cellar and features of the basement were enchanting and set the mood for this Italian city. Second to none service and friendly banter helped everyone relax and enjoy the good food and very good wine.”

Hostaria Costanza
Jun 13, 2007 by Richard from ELMHURST

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• We enjoyed the entire experience.
• Nothing.

“We went there on his recommendation of our grandson and we found the restaurant to be wonderful. Please try the homemade Gnocchi and elegant meatballs! All in all, this is a wonderful place built in a historic site. Please ask for directions as you will probably have to walk here. It is a crowded and joyous neighborhood; every one is friendly and questions are answered most cordially. Do not be afraid if you do not speak Italian, as in most places in Rome, English is spoken very well here.”

L'Enoteca Antica di Via della Croce
Jun 5, 2007 by musket from montgomery

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The food was great as was the environment.
• We would have never known other than by chance/luck.

“We stumbled across this place and it is the classic, 'don't judge a book by its cover'. From the outside, it actually looked less inviting than surrounding restaurants. However, once inside it was a great atmosphere, the prices were great (for roam) and we were so happy we took the chance. Go there.”

Bottega del Vino
May 1, 2007 by Caroline from London

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• NA
• Quite crowded.

“I have eaten at Bottega del Vino several times since 2000 and it remains my favorite Verona restaurant. The wine list is extensive and daunting, but the waiters are knowledgeable and very helpful. I haven't had a disappointing dish, though the polenta with bacon, which I had expected to have pieces of bacon through it, was huge and draped with slices of bacon - far too much for two to share. Go, enjoy the fantastic local food, enjoy local wines of an unexpectedly high standard, and soak up the history of this lovely restaurant.”

L'Oasi della Birra
Apr 25, 2007 by SV from Rome, Italy

Overall Rating: 1
Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• The inside of the erotica was cute.
• Everything else.

“Their extensive list of beers is impressive, until they tell you that there are only 2 or 3 of them available. Don't ask for a drop of water to cool-down the scorching water they provide for tea, as they'll refuse to give you any (unless you want to buy a large bottle of fizzy water). Oh, and don't ask for an explanation as to why, as they won't give you one. If you enjoy sitting outside on a stinky piazza, opposite a fish market and overly filled bins - with cramped seating in the gutter, this is the place for you.”

Pantera Rosa
Feb 16, 2007 by Scott from Bay Area, CA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, ambience, prices.
• Can't think of any.

“Great family style restaurant, with fabulous pizza! Open late! We met the nicest family while waiting for a table, and they invited us to dine with them, which made the whole experience completely memorable.”

Cafe de Paris
Nov 20, 2006 by Paula from Charlottesville, VA

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[7] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Location, atmosphere, food presentation.
• Very, very poor service especially for high cost.

“Maitre d' and waiters sought our attention to get us into the restaurant and then took forever to take our order. Order was incomplete. Brought wrong items, and then claimed it was not what we told him. Watched waiter follow "ladies of the night" down the street. Other tables had problems as well. Great piano player/singer who put a positive spin on the ambience.”

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Bar Navona
Nov 13, 2006 by Christine G. from Waldorf, Maryland

Overall Rating: 10
Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The wait staff made us feel as though we belonged there.
• I seriously can't think of a thing.

“The host waved us down from the piazza. He made it seem as though he had been waiting for us to stop in. Located directly in front of the Piazza Novena. Great for people watching when you sit outside. Superb service. Ask for Mario. We just went for drinks. We were given a complimentary dish of olives. We didn't try the food, so I can't comment on that.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Caffe della Pace
Nov 1, 2006 by Manuel from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Overall Rating: 8

• Great scene.
• Nothing.

“A visit to Coffee Della Pace is a must, especially at night. Perfect place after having a nice dinner around Piazza Novena. Have a glass of wine or just a cappuccino and sit in the middle of the action. We were there on October 06. It was wonderful.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Cantina Do Mori
Oct 22, 2006 by Del from Leeds, UK

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Delicious food and wine.
• Gets crowded easily.

“An amazing selection of inexpensive quality wine and a gorgeous buffet style snack selection. A unique experience in a small bar that opened its doors in the 15th century.”

2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

10 Corso Como Cafe
Sep 15, 2006 by Ellen from Washington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[8] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Loved the atmosphere.
• Food service was so.

“This is a super cool restaurant in a beautiful quiet garden setting (away from the other cafes on the same street since it's as if it's inside a house (or rather mansion) area. Cool crowd and best of all, every quiet. Food is good but for Italian standards on the pricey side (note for US City standards it was on the average side as good food is cheaper in Italy than here but for Italian standards it was a bit expensive). When you finish you can go and check out their super cool boutique and book shop. Very nice place.”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Da Baffetto
Jul 30, 2006 by Nancy from Michigan

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Awesome pizza! We were even able to buy the little pitcher our wine was served in - great souvenir!
• Nothing.

“Four of us dined at Baffetto's in July 2006 and had wonderful pizza; nothing like we get in the U.S. Great seating outdoor and when the rain began, large awnings were rolled out and we continued to eat outside without getting wet. Loved it!!”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Sorelle Picchi
Jul 27, 2006 by Ken from Vancouver

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The ambiance and the service.
• Only negative is too bad they are not open for dinner.

“This is a wonderful place to have lunch. Entering through the Salumeria side you see greeted with the pungent smells of what Parma is renowned for. The dining area is clean and bright with cook books and wine catalog's laying on the window sills for you perusal. Menu was traditional and extensive. The food was hot, delicious and reasonably priced. Outstanding!”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Angiol d'Or
Jul 27, 2006 by Ken from Vancouver

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[4] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[5]

• The view of the square.
• Three long hairs in my food.

“The food was like standard "north American" Italian with waiters pushing traditional and overpriced Parma starters (prosecute and cheese) on you. I choose it based on other reviews and was sadly disappointed .”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bar La Loggia
May 29, 2006 by Chink Way from Bankcock

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• None.

“The food is inedible. The place is very spacious and accommodating.”

0 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Cantina Do Mori
May 22, 2006 by Rick Jasien from Naperville IL

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing .
• Everything.

“Over priced, rude service, and I had better food in my high school lunch room. The place is to crowded, the bathrooms smell of pee. If the meal and drinks where free I would not go back. I love Venice, however this was the worst restaurant (rate trap) I have ever been to.”

4 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Luchin
Apr 2, 2006 by Joe from Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Food, service, location.
• Small, closely packed tables.

“We ate several times in Luchin's in 2000 while there for a month. The food was always good and ample. Locals crowd the place so it must be popular. There isn't much ambiance but if you want good wholesome food (this is no pizza joint) you will be pleased here. A specialty which is very tasty and offered regardless of your order is "Faranacia(?)" ”

Maffei
Mar 3, 2006 by Carol from United Kingdom

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Excellent service and food.
• Can you change the weather.

“Six of us spent time in Verona watching the opera, looking at the city and traveling to the Lakes. We loved it so much we have returned and are returning again this summer. The Maffei is the one restaurant we have returned to, and will again. On every visit we were made very welcome, with excellent food both before the opera and when we decided to have an evening of eating and drinking the best Italy could offer other than Opera.



We really look forward to our meal in July.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Ciao Bella
Nov 2, 2005 by Jan from UK

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Very friendly and professional staff. Good choice of menu and wine, served with style.
• No negative points.

“Excellent restaurant. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food is first class with a good wine menu. Situated on the via Veneto. On this occasion, I was in Rome for 6 nights and visited Ciao Bella twice. Will certainly visit again next visit to Rome. ”

5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Bottega del Vino
Oct 10, 2005 by Brandie from Nebraska

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fantastic wine, and food.
• Bring your wallet, but everything good comes with a price, definitely worth every penny, Euro spent.

“We had some connections with the chef at this restaurant so our service was extra special, but either way the food and atmosphere was wonderful. I will return to this restaurant everytime I visit Verona. We had a special tour of the wine cellar in the basement and it was amazing. If you love wine and great Italian food, this is the place to eat. ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Speedy Gonzales
Aug 4, 2005 by Liz from Melbourne

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• everything
• not a thing

“I loved it and can't find anything bad”

2 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Speedy Gonzales
Aug 4, 2005 by bob from alices

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[10]

• not a thing
• evey thing

“very bad I don't want to ever go back”

3 of 10 people found this review helpful.

Pastarito Pizzarito
Aug 2, 2005 by J from La Habra, California

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Great pasta & service.
• Not suitable for children.

“The pasta here is excellent. My husband and I ate several times at the restaurant on Tuscolana Street in Rome. One order of pasta is just enough for two adults to enjoy, with room left over for dessert. The pizza is good, too, but I wouldn't consider it anything above other pizza that I've tried in Rome. Service is friendly, quick, and you're not rushed to leave. I wouldn't recommend it for children, however, as the atmosphere is more for business or for a casual-romantic dining experience. Great for couples or for small travelling groups. ”

Terra Di Siena
Jul 18, 2005 by Tyler from Washington DC

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

“Great Tuscan food in Rome. The staff, chef and food are all proudly Tuscan. This is a quiet modest restaurant near the Piazza Navona (one of the few as most in this area are noisy tourist traps). My wife and I had the marinated duck, homemade spagetti with tomato sauce, and split a 2 pound Fiorentine T-bone. It was the best steak ever, tender enough to cut with a spoon, and served with the flavourful fat. The inside atmosphere is trattoria like, not so romantic, but the outside is nice, candle lit, and on a cool little piazza. The staff is friendly (ask for Fabio) and offer good recommendations/combinations. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Giolitti
Jul 13, 2005 by carol from phila pa

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

“gelati was the best”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Tre Scalini
Mar 29, 2005 by Tony P . from Beverly Hills

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[10] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The Tartuffo is decadently delicious but...
• they forgot to put the cherry in the center!

“Sitting in the wonderful Piazza Navona is one of the great experiences of Rome...everyone who visits should do it. The Tre Scalini is an institution in the piazza, but one does pay too much for the privilege of table service, which is annoying. However, the people-watching is terrific, the pastas aren't bad and the Tartuffo, for dessert, is justly famous. Always ask for crema on top and, as I discovered this past October, you may need to remind the waiter to tell them not to forget to put the cherry in the center!”

7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Papok
Feb 27, 2005 by Bryan H . from Shrewsbury

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food quite superb, service/attentiveness excellent
• Looks nothing from the outside, not cheap but then quality isn't.

“We held a special birthday party at the Papok restaurant for 12 people. The restaurant was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying at. From the outside I have to say it looked very basic but what we were served certainly made up for that. Quite simply superb. Fully recommended and will certainly re visit next time we are in Rome. Do yourselves a favor - visit Papok for a splendid feast.”

Harry's Bar
Feb 20, 2005 by Cristian H . from London, England

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

“I'm a sucker for good food and everywhere I go I try the best restaurants., I'd put this place in my top ten list of best restaurants in the world. Harry's Bar became my restaurant of choice during the 6 yrs. I lived in Rome, the quality of the food, the service and sophisticated ambience (even if it is located in the outdated Via Veneto) has been continuous. Every time I've gone back since I left Rome it has been simply outstanding. If you are looking for a more sophisticated version of Italian cuisine, great music and class atmosphere go to Harry's Bar.”

7 of 8 people found this review helpful.