OSTERIA DEL GALLO In Roma

I visited Osteria del Gallo, located on a quiet side street near the center of Rome, and I must say I was immediately struck by the atmosphere. It's one of those places that don't make a fuss, but welcome you with a simple, almost family-like warmth. The atmosphere is intimate, refined without being pretentious, and it immediately gave me the feeling of entering a true Roman osteria. As soon as I sat down, I realized that the cuisine here is taken seriously. I ordered a traditional first course and received a dish that smelled of Rome: just the right portions, intense yet balanced flavors, and nothing overdone. The carbonara was just the right amount of creaminess, and the cacio e pepe had that authentic roughness I always look for. For my second course, I tried the meat, simple but well-cooked, with ingredients that tasted fresh and authentic. The service was one of the most pleasant aspects: the staff were kind, smiling, and very helpful without ever being intrusive. They made me feel at home, as if I were a regular. The timing is also a plus: everything is served slowly, but without any unnerving waits. There are, however, a few things to be aware of. The restaurant isn't large, so reservations are recommended, especially in the evening. Furthermore, as is often the case with downtown trattorias, the prices aren't exactly cheap: they're not excessive, but some items (especially wine and other beverages) can be a bit steep. Despite this, I found the overall quality-price ratio to be fair. I also noticed that some customers complained about the quality fluctuating on certain days: I was fine with that, but I'll point it out. All in all, I ate well at Osteria del Gallo and had a great time. It's a sincere place, with Roman cuisine prepared as it should be and a welcome that makes you want to return. If you're looking for an authentic place, far from the usual tourist restaurants, this is a place I'd happily recommend. --- If you'd like, I can make it shorter, more ironic, or more "poetic."

A historic restaurant in the historic center, just steps from the Bramante Cloister, the typical setting of an ancient inn. The menu features both traditional meat and fish specialties. The selection of typical Apulian cheeses is a must-try (the owner is a friendly man of Apulian origins, and we also recommend consulting him for wine selection). The menu is varied, featuring excellent, fresh ingredients. Excellent value.

I highly recommend dining here as it offers excellent value for money. Wait times are short, and the service is always attentive. The quality of the ingredients and the skill of the chef are undeniable. The variety of dishes, while remaining true to Roman tradition (the Gricia and Carbonara are amazing!), offers something to satisfy even the most discerning palates. All this makes this restaurant, centrally located yet quiet and intimate, one of the best options for your vacation in the Eternal City.

Bathroom is horrendous, like needs proper renovation

Inspired by the positive reviews online, I decided to visit this restaurant while in Rome with my family. From the first moment we saw this small, carefully designed yet cozy and welcoming place, we loved it. Massimo, the owner, is incredibly friendly, and the selection of dishes exceeded every expectation, both in presentation and flavor combinations. A tip: try the carbonara!!! Highly recommended. And with The Fork, the prices, already low on the menu, are ridiculously low. We loved it so much we went back the next day. Thanks, Massimo! See you next time.

Ideal for escaping the mega crowded places near Piazza Navona and the exquisite food!!

We want to have sth to eat on the way to another scenic place and we order the lasagna to-go I think it isn’t usual for this restaurant to take to go orders as they didn’t have utensils The lady gave us a metal fork Service is just top, very nice atmosphere in the restaurant, apparently really local too

We stumbled upon this restaurant completely by chance, drawn in by the charming interior of its small dining room. Instead, we chose to sit on the terrace. Every single dish we ordered turned out to be exquisitely delicious and perfectly prepared. The local homemade Roman pasta tonnarello with bottarga, tender baby squid with chicory, a wonderful red wine (probably Genovese grape variety), and semifreddo for dessert—all outstanding. One of the most flavorful evenings we’ve had in Rome. The service was heartfelt, attentive to every detail. A romantic, classic atmosphere of the timeless imperial city. We will definitely be back.

The food was very good. The restaurant was very chic and beautifully decorated. The only slight drawback was the portions. The price was quite high for not much on the plate. Despite this, we recommend the restaurant 100%.

Was recommended to us from a local! Best meal of our trip to Rome. It’s tucked away from the loud and noisy streets. Owner and team were extremely nice and welcoming. We had a reservation and would suggest making one. We will be back Carmine!!!! We can’t stop talking about how good our dinner was. Thank you!