Antica trattoria Agonale — Restaurant in Rome

Beware After watching the gentleman making the beautiful pizzas through the window, even though we had already had dinner my wife and I ordered a pizza and a Coke to split. Sat inside the pizza was delicious. The waiter came with the check. I gave him a credit card he punches it in and then presents the Card reader and tells me to select a tip 18 20 or 22%. I just hit the enter button as I thought I would leave a few euro with the pizza chef. The waiter than very loudly yells to the pizza chef he is not leaving you a tip. He does not think you are worth it. This waiter should be, put back to busing tables and sweeping the floor until he learns to respect his customers. Our longtime Roman friend warned us to avoid the restaurants near the main tourist areas as they will take advantage of you...

I never post but want others to know to avoid this restaurant. The waiter was awesome when we first sat down to eat. He kept trying to upsell us, to the point it was off putting. He started to become agitated we kept saying no to his attempts to sell us more. When he realized we were not going to do it, he ignored us the rest of the meal. We had to get the host sitting people outside to let us know where to pay, since the waiter refused to see us after that. The food was okay at best… we had the risotto shrimp and zucchini special, the veal with white wine sauce, and the carbonara. We had WAY better food at WAY better prices everywhere else in Rome. Felt like a total tourist trap and very slimy. Would NOT go back and would NOT...

We have eaten here three times while in Rome. It is convenient to our Flat and the food was very good. The bathrooms are clean, the atmosphere pleasant with both patio seating and indoor. We have eaten several pasta dishes, including spaghetti, Fettuccini and Raviolis, along with several variety’s of pizza including White, Diavolo, and sausage. They offer complimentary shot after your food as well. All told, the meal pricing is comparable to many others in Rome. The service is good with the exception of the one male and older lady both times pushing for tips. Maybe because we are American? Maybe things are changing in Rome? But pointing out no tip is included in the pricing is a sure fire way to not get...