Hostaria Antica Roma In Roma

Good, homemade food at affordable prices. The menu is limited in starters and appetizers, but there's still a decent selection, including main courses. The atmosphere is quiet, secluded, and retro. The service is good, courteous, and fast.

Unique location under the tomb of Cecilia Metella. Excellent food and well cooked in the Roman tradition. Fast and attentive service. Fair prices. Truly a beautiful experience

Very nice location, good food and very friendly owner

TL;DR: Plan your way back ahead! this is worth every effort! Don't miss it! They all speak perfect english. Rome was in absolute mayhem when we visited-Champions League madness, Circus Maxus closed, buses canceled, and massive protests blocking streets. After fighting through the chaos in a taxi to Via Appia Antica, we stepped into what felt like another world. The owner greeted us with warmth and humor, setting the tone for the evening. Unlike the hectic city center, the terrace was serene-it was just our table and one other-making it the perfect escape. Ignore any negative reviews claiming this place feels "artificial." The owner's passion is real, from the way he shares stories (like the history behind the ancient cheese spread) to how he happily accommodates special requests we both had. This isn't a tourist gimmick-it's a genuine love for reviving Rome's forgotten flavors and sharing his passion with the guests. The food? Extraordinary. The tomato-less lasagna (straight from Apicius' ancient recipes) was so good I wished I had another plate. Must-try: The ancient wine pairing-it elevates the whole experience. Sadly I orded it after the food. Every dish came with a tale, transporting us further back in time. As our last night in Rome, this wasn't just dinner to wrap things up-it was the perfect finale, a true cherry on top. We recommend the place to everyone that comes to rome and is interested in a little historical time travel. But i advice everyone to plan their way back in advance as it is far out and public transport tends to become unreliable towards midnight!

This is the most adorable restaurant off the famous Via Appia Antica. The service was always with a smile and very friendly. The food was delicious and served hot. We had the place to ourselves on a Friday at lunch around 1pm. Don’t let the 150m walk down the driveway discourage you. Go, you will not be disappointed!

The Lasagna was amazing. Brent and Stephanie Drude.

Excellent restaurant on the ancient Appian Way. Very suggestive and pleasant location especially in summer. The rooms inside are beautiful. The menu is very characteristic and the staff absolutely friendly and available to exchange some anecdotes about Roman cuisine and culture. Highly recommended.

My family and I spent a week in Italy and this was absolutely our best meal. Not only was the food delicious, but Paolo is one of the best hosts we've had in our entire lives.

Eravamo già stati all'Hostaria Antica Roma altre volte, cercando di privilegiare quelle occasioni, davvero speciali, in cui il già ricco menu si arricchisce di più piatti ispirati alla Roma antica. Per il pranzo di Pasquetta però si sono proprio superati! Prezzo contenuto, antipasti da leccarsi i baffi, qualche bella sorpresa anche tra le portate principali.... su tutte "Isicia Omentata" (ovvero polpette di maiale in salsa d’uva), una bontà che io e la mia compagna abbiamo gustato per la prima volta. Speriamo trovi sempre più spazio in menu, anche al di fuori dei pranzi o cene speciali e delle giornate di festa!

Io e la mia ragazza siamo andati per l occasione a San Valentino in questo stupendo gioiello immerso nella bellezza dell’Appia antica. Ad accoglierci camerieri gentilissimi e dei piatti deliziosi, oltre che un’atmosfera deliziosa e accogliente. Serata bellissima e indimenticabile ci tornerò senz altro.