Had an overall good experience for dinner, to start service was good and the waitstaff are kind, friendly, attentive and speak multiple languages.
We really enjoyed the secondi of lamb with white wine sauce and the mussels with tomato, beans, and toasted bread. The mussels were fresh, the broth had a great flavor, and the portion was generous . The lamb was of good quality and the white wine sauce was simple but delicious and well balanced.
Points of improvement:
Lots of seafood dishes had cheese in them which I don’t think is generally accepted by Italians and probably wouldn’t work so well.
we didn’t like the swordfish and tomato pasta (we ordered it without cheese) it was very bland and the tomatoes didn’t have that much flavor (unlike the mussels’ tomato broth) it was also under salted and the portion was quite small.
The portion of bread didn’t come with olive oil but upon request I got some, the oil didn’t have that much flavor, Monini is much better for example.
Overall I would definitely come back for the quality of the service and the quality of the secondi.
Jerome Bouramia
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28 Giugno 2025
8,0
~ Couple, 25 years old, France 🇫🇷 ~
We stumbled upon this restaurant while looking online. After multiple disappointments with highly rated restaurants with many reviews, we were a little hesitant. To put it simply: everything was perfect. Honestly, it was the best restaurant we ate at in Rome in four days. To tell you the truth, we often criticized people who returned to the same restaurant during a stay… We went back a second time on our last night.
The service was perfect; you felt like a family was taking care of you. They were friendly (which is quite rare in Rome), gave good advice, and didn't push you to buy anything.
The atmosphere is really nice, in a small alleyway away from the hustle and bustle, with very nice little fairy lights.
The food is truly excellent, prepared while remaining classic Italian, and very reasonably priced! We highly recommend this restaurant. The thoughtful touches, kindness, and warmth are all there. Go there with your eyes closed, as French people love to eat and be treated properly (not always the case in Italy).
A few culinary tips:
The carbonara was the best we've eaten in Italy.
Please try the mushroom molpette; we really went back the second time, largely for this dish.
P.S.: Call them directly; they'll find you a table, even if it's not available online.
Mr. Igor and Naomi
Igor slm
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28 Giugno 2025
10,0
Since our first preferred restaurant didn't have any availability in the foreseeable future, we tried "Il Tarallo." After a five-minute wait, we were assigned a table. The service was very friendly, professional, fast, and good. We each ordered a starter and a main course, along with a bottle of wine.
However, my pasta was very spicy—contrary to the menu description. I reported this and, with repeated apologies, my dish was replaced. This is exemplary handling of problems. It was a relaxed, enjoyable culinary evening.
Maria Brugger
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26 Giugno 2025
10,0
Il Tarallo is a charming little Italian restaurant tucked away in Trastevere. The dishes were delicious — I tried the grilled lamb chops, lamb chops in lemon and rosemary sauce, and the saltimbocca, all of which were excellent. The service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall pleasant experience. I was very happy with the visit and wouldn’t hesitate to return.
George Hari
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22 Giugno 2025
10,0
A beautiful place in a small alleyway just off the hustle and bustle, in an intimate setting. We ate very well, even without a reservation. No wait, and the shrimp pasta was excellent. The best restaurant we've ever been to in Rome.
Heloise Leroux
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18 Giugno 2025
10,0
Incredible food, passionate staff, tremendous value...one of the best experiences we had in Rome. Can't wait to come back!
Alex Nikitin
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14 Giugno 2025
10,0
My wife and I ate there twice, Patricio and Sandrina 😉🙂, it was very good. The mussels, the aubergines au gratin from the owner's mother's recipe, the pasta, accompanied by a little white wine. Excellent!. Thank you to the kindness of the owner. My sister-in-law will come to visit you 🙏🤙👍🌞. Book online to avoid the wait 😉😉.
Pat Atras
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12 Giugno 2025
10,0
The vibe was great and the staff were lovely. We started strong with a fresh caprese salad, but the pasta was far too oily—it was the first meal on our trip I couldn’t finish. The pasta itself seemed well-cooked, so maybe the kitchen was just having an off night.
David
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10 Giugno 2025
6,0
Justo al lado de la estación de equipo, ideal para un rápido espresso "al banco" y seguir adelante.
Tener wifi también, si su teléfono - como el mío - está actuando en Trastevere.
Filip G
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16 Febbraio 2025
10,0
Encantadora cafetería típica italiana en trastevere. Bocadillos buenísimos y bollería, café espectacular y personal super super amable hablaban español. Lo recomiendo 100%
Alejandro L
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23 Gennaio 2025
10,0