Manny's Gelateria Artigianale In Roma

11/10/2025: On our first evening in Rome we were having trouble finding a restaurant and saw that there was a reservation available in 20 minutes. In New York City we have reserved with this short notice now and then and it has always worked out fine, but here the reservation system and culture is different for a lot of restaurants and reservations are requested, not confirmed immediately. We were aware of this and went in and even though it was not ideal for the staff, they accommodated us, speaking English and providing English menus based on our limited Italuan. They were very kind, and the service was great despite our awkward reservation timing, and the food was outstanding. They even provided a complimentary dessert for us to share. If you're in the neighborhood and you're looking for solid authentic Roman food in a casual but comfortable atmosphere, Anastasio is a great fit. Just make a reservation first, and ideally with more than 15 minutes notice!

08/10/2025: We went for dinner without reservations around 7:10 pm, and there were tables available. The place was super cozy and the service was great. At the end of dinner, we got a slice of cherry pie on the house, which was delicious.