Hosteria da Settimio — Restaurant in Rome

The madness that has overtaken my home place, Rome, in terms of politics, has now spread everywhere like a bad virus, including, unfortunately, places where eating was once considered an experience. Trust me it still is, but not for what to expect. Settimio being one of those. Never ever, I have heard in my own life as a roman living in Rome, that you are only allowed one glass where drink both water and wine. Even the worst, most turistic places have now converted to the civil request of not mixing two very different fluid in one glass. Well, the very unsimpathetic and very arrogant owner of Settimio seems oblivious to the request, with such a lame excuse that at the very beginning seemed a joke. Unfortunately it wasn't, and without any more words, rather than "It is an authentic roman hostaria", she has basically spoiled all the food we ordered with my friend. I am seriously appalled by her behaviour, although the food was good, the atmosphere she set up was really unpleasant, and considering that has now became quite a luxurious treat to have dinner out, for the extortionate prices that have hit euroena capitals all around, this behaviour it is...

As someone who returns to Rome to visit friends from the past pretty consistently, I’ve slowly reduced the number of restaurants I frequent. Rome has changed a lot in the past forty years, and ownership has gone from local families to who knows…

A childhood friend introduced me to this restaurant six months ago and it was awesome then, and awesome again last night.

The atmosphere is quaint, the food, typical Roman dishes, excellent and the owner, Carla, is exquisitely sweet, charming and welcoming.

It’s hard to get a reservation, so plan ahead. They have two dinner slots: 7:30 a 9:30pm due to the small size of the restaurant. Someone said that you could only order two things per table, but that’s not true, since they charge per serving.

Pricing is amazing for the quality of the food you receive and the wine was spectacular.

The restaurant isn’t in a fancy area, so expect to need a taxi to get there, but it’s worth the trip....

Researched on Rick Steve's website and this place lived up to the hype! Less than 1000 sq feet and maybe 10 tables this is your picturesque neighborhood trattoria. Everything made from scratch, delivered hot from the kitchen, and you feel that authentic taste with every bite. The menu is very diversified with bruchetta's options, a variety of pasta dishes with a Roman cooking style as well as meat options. It is literally difficult to find options that cost more than $10 usd. We had a fettuccine with boar sausage, grilled lamb chops, a couple of bruchetta options, and of course espresso and tiramisu. Add this to your dining...