Trattoria Ai Villini — Restaurant in Rome

Without question the most uninviting and unwelcoming staff I've come across so far in Italy. From the moment we walked into this restaurant we got a rather cold greeting. I'd specifically found this spot on Google Maps and had high hopes after reading a few positive reviews and a high rating. Over the next few courses, it turned an excited couple ready to enjoy Roman cuisine into a rather awkward experience where both of us felt completely shunned by the staff onto a small table in the corner of the room. The food wasn't bad but the hour or so spent was the most unpleasant of my trip so far. We were given a different menu to every single other couple in the restaurant (a tourist menu?) and weren't offered bread with our meal like every other table. It was the first restaurant I've felt genuinely like an outsider in. I couldn't wait to get the bill and go. Luckily south of the restaurant is a brilliant gelato place with very friendly and vibrant staff who boosted our mood instantly making us feel...

This is a truly special place. It's a genuine, family-run Roman kitchen that feels just like coming home. We've been here twice, and each time, the food was absolutely outstanding—you can taste the authenticity of true Roman cuisine in every bite. But what truly sets this place apart is the incredible service. The staff's kindness and warmth were a highlight on our first visit, especially with our family. On our second visit, they went above and beyond. Noticing we were Portuguese, they were so thoughtful that they called a neighbor who spoke our language just to make us feel even more welcome. This level of hospitality and genuine care is truly impressive. We highly recommend this restaurant for a fantastic meal and a genuinely heartwarming, family-friendly...

We visited the place as it was close to our accommodation and we were too tired after the day to walk far for dinner. I honestly advise to avoid the place!!!!!! At any cost!!!! Service is very rude. Unimaginable! Already by entering the place you feel so not welcome, the waiter was not happy to have the customers. At least we expected to eat some local nice Italian food, like mentioned in the reviews. But pasta was really not tasty, definitely not homemade, which I thought in Rome is almost impossible, definitely the worst past we had during our past 5 days in Rome. We had luckily enough wine to drink that helped us forget about the visit here and afterwards left as soon as possible. So much NOT recommended!!!!!! There are many nice places in Rome, just definitely not...