La Fontanella Sistina In Roma

A Hidden Gem in Rome Dining at La Fontanella Sistina was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious — from the refreshing melon and prosciutto, to the savory eggplant pie, to the perfectly prepared homemade ravioli. One standout was a Roman specialty Francesco recommended: tender strips of steak stir-fried with tomatoes and arugula — something we had never heard of, but will definitely never forget! We ended the meal with a heavenly tiramisu that was the perfect sweet finish. What made the experience even more special was the warmth and hospitality of the owner, Francesco. He not only guided us through an incredible meal but also shared stories and photos of his family’s long history in the restaurant business. It felt less like a meal out and more like being welcomed into someone’s home. We left with full hearts and full stomachs — and the feeling that we’d found both a new friend and a new favorite restaurant. If you're in Rome, don't miss this place!

I would give this place six stars if I could. We were looking for a place to eat (halal) that was halfway across Rome. Sat at a traffic light for a few minutes and we decide to pop our head out the window and ask if these guys were halal. Not only did they say they were halal, they pulled away spare chairs and other bits to create a private parking spot for us. Having fit the car in, we sat down outside and were treated with the utmost respect. We were made to feel welcome to the point that I’ve never realised that I’ve felt home at a restaurant before. The owner was absolutely brilliant, making sure we were well served and even defending us from a rose salesperson (my fellow tourists know what I’m talking about). Out came the starters and main course in good time. I had the lasagna which was absolutely brilliant (one of the best in terms of texture and taste) and my partner had the seafood pasta, which was very fresh. The tiramisu was deconstructed with a hearty serving of cocoa powder. My only alm about this restaurant is that I didn’t go again. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Rome.

Went here on a whim, saw they have a poor rating after we sat down, so the expectations were low. My lasagna was good, no problems there.

Delicious food! The service from owner Francesco was top-notch!

Friendly staff and my risotto was good

We had a wonderful dinner here. I know the reviews have been mixed which was so shocking to us because his food was some of the best I’ve had in Europe and especially the best in Italy! I normally don’t ever leave reviews but his was so good that I felt compelled! We initially stopped in for drinks because of how hot it was (It’s middle of June so it’s 38 Celsius/100 Fahrenheit) and then Francesco, the owner explained the history of his family owned restaurant and brought us his family photos and invited us to come back for dinner after we finished our Crypt tour! We were so impressed with his family’s story and his customer service that we came back after our tour! He reccomend his favorite which was the sea bass and it was delicious and so different— flaky sea bass covered with crunchy potatoes! As well as brought us complimentary Suplis (which was amazing btw) and even better eggplant parmasan, along with great focaccia bread! Authentic classic Roman Italian! He introduced us to a new beer too (not Peroni—although it’s my fan favorite!). However, in my opinion— what was his showstopper aside from his 10/10 customer service, was my mother’s dish. He customized her dish and made her prawns that were the best shrimp I’ve ever had! Tasted like lobster, we will be coming back when we are back in Rome. Thank you Francesco— your restaurant has been the highlight of our trip :)

Exquisite pasta and very good service.

Beautiful family run restaurant in the middle of Rome, gluten free options, vegetarian options & such as beautiful atmosphere. Such friendly staff and it’s very easy to see their passion for their business shine through. Done all they could to make us as comfortable as possible. Plus they had the nicest glass of Prosecco I’ve had in along time. Highly recommend

El servicio no era tan bueno ... la comida era bastante buena, aunque sobreprecio - - bastante cerca de la Plaza de España, sin embargo, así que sabía que probablemente sería sobreprecio cuando entré.

Restaurante agradable cerca de nuestro hotel. Amadeo nos dio la bienvenida y reservamos una mesa interior para más tarde en la noche. Pedí a Bruschetta que empezara y los dos tuvimos carbonara, toda la comida era muy sabrosa. La jarra de medio litro de vino de la casa estaba bien y a un precio muy razonable. El camarero Francesco que era muy helpul recomendó canoli para el postre y estaba delicioso, y seguido de un excelente expreso. Volvería a llamar aquí otra vez.