Cantina Croce — Restaurant in Rome

Very disappointing experience. We came as a couple and ordered two Spritz cocktails while sitting on the terrace. When I tried to order a pizza (just for myself), the staff refused, saying there was a “minimum one dish per person” policy to sit outside — even though the terrace was half empty and there was no queue or crowd waiting for a table.

This kind of rigid policy makes no sense, especially when the price of a cocktail is the same as a main dish. If my wife doesn’t feel like eating, that should simply be respected. After expressing our frustration, someone eventually came back to say it was okay to order the pizza after all — but by then, the moment was ruined and we declined out of principle.

Unwelcoming attitude, poor handling of the situation, and a lack of common sense. There are plenty of better places in Rome where customers are treated with more hospitality...

Of course! Here’s the English translation of your very positive restaurant review:

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This place is an absolute gem! ❤️ From the moment you walk in, you can feel the special atmosphere – cozy décor, pleasant background music, and smiling staff that make you want to stay longer. The food is simply outstanding – fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and flavors that delight from the very first bite. It’s clear that the chefs put their heart and soul into every dish.

The service is top-notch – friendly, professional, and always attentive. Every dish was served at just the right moment, and the waiter gave excellent recommendations.

This is definitely a place you’ll want to come back to. Perfect for a romantic dinner, a family meal, or a get-together with friends. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates quality, flavor, and a truly special...

These people are so RUDE, what a disgusting experience. First time this happened to us. They begged my family and I to stop and sit outside. We ordered a bottle of wine, water, and one pizza to start. The owner/host came to us, 15min later, like crazy, asking us to order more plates. We said that we were going to order more after, but weren’t sure what for now… the guy grabbed my glass of wine and aggressively asked us to leave the place because “it was no business to him” (which is stupid because the bottle of wine was worth more than 3 plates haha). Anyways, another tourist trap. PS: bathrooms were disgusting. Probably food was same because kitchen was right next to it. I guess math and tidiness are not their speciality.

If you don’t want to feel mistreated, don’t come to this...