Locanda Venerina In Roma

My group had a great experience dining at Ristorante Venerina while on our way to the Vatican. The carbonara was delicious. The service was quite attentive and professional. The wine selection was impressive. We had a lovely vintage. The owner was very hospitable, greeted us and helped serve with a smile. Portions were generous, and served in the traditional Italian style. The desserts were magnificent! I highly recommend the Flan! Note the corner tables are a little cumbersome to get out of with a larger seated party (we had 15+ people), though we all worked together.

Excellent service with very friendly and helpful staff

My family and I were lucky to be in Rome on Christmas Day in 2024. However, we found ourselves without a place to have dinner and were looking in the Vatican area for a place to rest, sit-down, and have a traditional Italian meal. Fortunately, we came across Ristorante Venerina and had one of the best Christmas dinners ever. As luck would have it, we were back in Rome for Christmas 2025 but this time I made reservations at Ristorante Venerina (used email on website for restaurant and had ChatGPT help me with translating the request). Again, one of the best Christmas dinners that we have enjoyed! The atmosphere is that of a cozy and friendly family restaurant. The food is incredible, and after being in Rome two times and eating at any number of eateries, the food at Ristorante Venerina has toped them all! I personally thanked the owner, Venerina Maresca, for the amazing meal and for feeling at home in her restaurant - two years in a row. She hugged me and thanked me for eating at her restaurant. Venerina told me that Pope Benedict used to come to her restaurant for her apple pie and other dishes (the attached article can be translated via Gemini or ChatGPT to provide additional info on VIPs who have eaten at her restaurant). I do hope to return to Rome and the Vatican again soon. And when I do, I will certainly return to Ristorante Venerina for another incredible meal. Maybe even her famous apple pie! Buon appetito!!!

I must admit, I ate well, even though it was during a conference with a fixed menu. The waiters were very helpful (and very Roman), they made my evening enjoyable and were very understanding of a two-year-old girl who could have potentially ruined the restaurant. I had a few complaints about the artichoke cacio e pepe, perhaps too much parmesan mixed with the pecorino, but otherwise, it was really not bad. Honorable mention goes to the house white wine, a Frascati Superiore DOCG from the most memorable discount store in the world—in other words, minimum spend, maximum return.

The palce is amazing!!! Real Italian food and atmosphere :) location is brilliant. The place is not new and shiny but people, food and service are outstanding :) No service charge was automatically added to the bill (and there were 6 of us), asked if we’d like to add it which is unusual in Italy :)

We had lunch there around 3:30 pm, so it was past lunchtime and very quiet, perfect for chatting. The food was excellent; we had the melon pizza and smoked fish. It was the perfect amount to share without being too hungry. The staff was very friendly and always attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The place is very nice inside. Highly recommended.

Delicious local food, friendly lady. And yes, there's a €2/pp service charge.

Excellent restaurant, far from the tourist traps. A truly authentic Roman experience. The chef's recommendations are spot-on; follow them without hesitation. I highly recommend the wood-fired lamb chops and the artichokes. I recommend it without hesitation!

Excellent lunch and very friendly service staff. Fair prices and not at all commercial.

SuperMario, a great waiter, very friendly and an excellent adviser. Nice place and reasonable bill (the best oxtail stew we've ever eaten).