Apuleius In Roma

Apuleius strikes such a delicate balance in my opinion between being elegant yet approachable, a place for a special occasion or also for a nice family lunch or dinner (two families were there with children while I dined), attentive service but not overbearing or intrusive. You're far away from the tourist crowds here on the Aventine Hill, but the walk or commute is worth the setting and the fantastic Roman food with local wine and ingredients. This was my fifth time to Rome, and the best meal I've had in the Eternal City over all five visits. The starter with poached egg, zucchini, and AMPLE truffle slices was delightful; my main (risotto with tuna/onion/bottarga sauce) was hearty and flavourful, special without seeming overly wrought. The deconstructed tiramisù was tasty and a delight to think about while eating. Many thanks to the staff for a fantastic end to my pilgrimage during the Jubilee year with such a great meal. Deo gratias indeed!

Excellent cuisine. Different from the usual fare in Rome.

This was our best restaurant visit of the whole trip. We had really good Italian food with locally produced wines. The staff were great and I am so glad we chose to go here on our last night instead of ending up in another tourist trap. I recommend everyone to visit this restaurant. We were staying at a hotel nearby which was perfect.

Excellent service. Delicious food and an extremely pleasant atmosphere.

Absolute hidden gem in Rome! Food was fantastic, simple but yet an explosion of flavours. The wine they paired with my food was also excellent. Attentive waitress and sommelier. All of that at very decent prices!

A fantastic place! I just left the restaurant and it was simply incredible. The waitress was amazing, neither too intrusive nor too distant. And if you have the chance to try their lavender crème brûlée with a shot of Grand Marnier, you won't be disappointed! I recommend it 200%! And thank you again to this extremely professional waitress!

Pleasant music played in the room.

I had lunch here with my girlfriend. It's an elegant and comfortable place, in a charming and quiet area of ​​Rome. The woman who served us was very kind, attentive, and made us feel at ease. The sommelier was also very friendly and knowledgeable, recommending an excellent wine. We had amazing meatballs in salsa verde and then an excellent carbonara! They also had a small display of local olive oils, and I couldn't help but try some. Overall, a very positive experience. I recommend it!

A very nice restaurant. Very friendly, attentive service. The carbonara was perfect and the tiramisu was divine.

We had a wonderful evening at this restaurant, recommended to anyone looking for an evening of great food, a warm welcome, and a great price. We're certainly not talking about any super-cheap trattoria, but this is a place where you're greeted with a smile and treated with respect and kindness!