Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara In Roma

Here's the review, written in a single, flowing text, without bullet points, maintaining all the warmth and typical Roman dialect: My goodness, how delicious! The king of fried cod is in Rome! So, I'm telling you with all my heart: if you come to Rome and don't stop by this hole-in-the-wall place in Campo de' Fiori, you're only half listening to the song of this city. Don't expect a fancy restaurant with dressed-up waitresses and plates that look like paintings, eh? No, no. This is about true tradition, the kind that makes your mustache curl. The place is simple, just how we Romans like it. No frills, wooden tables, paper placemats, and off you go. There's always a crazy racket, and you often have to wait in line in the alley, but I assure you, the wait is part of the experience. You grab a cold drink or a quart of Castelli wine while you wait, chat with your neighbor, and the evening gets off to a great start. The air is that of Rome back then. But let's get to the point, the cod fillet, which is a true masterpiece. The batter is miraculous: crispy, crunchy with every bite, dry, golden, and without a drop of excess grease. And inside, the cod is thick, white as snow, soft, melts in your mouth, and perfectly salted—you could eat loads of it. In addition to the fillet, we paired it with puntarelle with anchovies, fresh and crispy with that sweet and sour sauce that clears your mouth before the next bite of fried food, as well as mixed fried vegetables with zucchini and zucchini flowers, made to perfection, and finally, bread and butter with anchovies, whose simplicity makes you feel like a child again. The waiters run around, brisk but always with a smile and a quick joke in Roman, capable of making you feel at home within five minutes. The prices are affordable and very fair for the quality, especially considering it's right in the heart of Rome's historic center. In short, if you want the authentic Rome—the flavorful, greasy, and happy one—you have to come here. I leave my heart there every time; it's a pure spectacle. A perfect score, with a kiss from the Academy, and I'll definitely be back!

Great, seemingly family owned, restaurant with delicious fresh fish and tasty wine.

The place absolutely needs renovation, the food is excellent. The staff is a bit stressed, too many orders are a real headache.

The sign doesn't leave much to the imagination. Last year we ordered two fillets for takeout, and this year we couldn't miss dinner. The interior is a throwback to times gone by, and outside there are very small, close-together tables. This is a place that encourages conviviality, and the staff, who serve tables quickly, have a joke for everyone. Like many Roman restaurants, here you eat and then go elsewhere. The food is simple but top-notch, and the price is fair. You leave satisfied and with a smile. We'll be back.

A long, narrow restaurant with simple tables, sturdy paper placemats and napkins. The signature dish is fried cod fillets. The service is attentive and friendly.

Great! The house wine and puntarelle salad with anchovy were delicious! I recommend it.

Fried fish and Puntarelle, what you want more?!

A very typical, authentic place in the heart of Rome. Home-style cooking, and their star dish is filetto di baccalà (cod fillet). You can order takeout and eat it while strolling through the charming cobblestone streets lined with shops. It's near Campo de' Fiore. They're only open in the evening for dinner. We arrived quite late and they made us two breaded cod fillets and two beers (€28.00). Highly recommended.

Historic place. Overall, nothing exceptional.

Chantal fantastic phenomenal pizza