L'Archeologia — Restaurant in Rome

I rarely write reviews, but my experience here was so staggeringly bad that it feels like a public service announcement.

This was one of the most expensive meals I’ve ever had in Rome — and quite possibly the worst meal I’ve had anywhere. The pasta arrived completely raw (and not in the charming, “al dente” way — I mean chalky, inedible). The dishes were devoid of flavour, as if the kitchen had forgotten that seasoning exists. Portion sizes were absurd — not in a generous way, but in a “you’ll need to stop for food on the way home” way.

The service was equally dismal. Staff seemed indifferent at best and openly dismissive at worst, leaving us feeling like unwelcome intruders rather than paying guests. For the astronomical prices charged, I expected at least competence, if not excellence. Instead, I left hungry, frustrated, and lighter in the wallet.

I forgot to mention that I had a sleeping baby in the pram at the table, which the waiter continued to knock into the wall very firm. I was so shocked that I continued to put my arm out to stop him after he did it multiple times.

Rome has countless wonderful restaurants that take pride in their food and hospitality. This is not one of them. My advice: go...

Believe me, this was not an easy review, because everything was perfect, but the end result ruined the final score. And that's nothing to do with either the food, the service, or the internal atmosphere.

THE STARS SHORTENED DUE TO A THEFT THAT SMASHED THE GLASS OF THE CAR TO STEAL INTO IT. I'm not sure how good it is for a restaurant like this not owning a car park. But this inevitably requires customers to park off-road, in a non-lighted street, which I would have never imagined being a target for thefts. Whatever the case, the fact remains, and it's important to inform people, as apparently this was not an isolated case (it happened before), and another car was smashed at the same time of mine.

That being said, the internal environment, warmed up with a nice chimney, the food, the service... everything was really amazing. The roasted pork belly was divine. The dessert, I couldn't enjoy too much, mostly due to the above accident.

Surely the bill is proportioned to the ancient building, the quality of food, and the service, but as an indication, a full meal will be not less than 50 euros per person, wine excluded, whose cost could vary...

This is likely now one of my favorite restaurants in Rome. My friend invited my wife and I to dine here for dinner! We’ve not heard of it and it was our first night in Rome. We are so glad we went! The service was terrific and the food is so wonderful. Its a bit further way from the main attraction in Rome, but it’s so worth it to travel out! There were really no tourists in the restraints. Majority were local Italians gathering for dinner/evening date! So you know that it’s legit Italian food! The ambience felt like a romantic Italian restaurant! I also had the chance to go to their cellar! It was pretty awesome to see. They had wine bottles from the 1970’s wow! I would recommend Archeologia for anyone who wants to experience great food, with great service at a very affordable cost! I can’t wait to visit Rome and eat here again! :) Thank you to the staff and well done to the chef...