Pescheria Il Marinaio In Roma

I was with my elderly parents today. A good place, especially in a still-chilly March, where finding decent fish at a restaurant isn't easy. Tasty mussel sauté, with a good broth and croutons. Gratin scallops: I can't expect them not to be frozen this season, and I don't even ask. I just want them to be cooked with care, and these were more than decent: 3 for €5 is fair. And whoever says no, I don't know what they expect... The stuffed calamari was delicious, especially because it was stuffed with squid tentacles! And not just bread, garlic, and parsley like many places do! The seafood risottos were good. The meatball in sauce, which I thought should have been made with grouper, was instead mostly bread and egg, so rubbery that if you stuck a knife in it, instead of cutting it, it would spring back into shape like a latex mattress. Fish, not quite up to the mark. The kind owner tried to apologize, claiming his knives didn't cut well... But it's the meatball that's really bad. It needs improvement. However, the various sauces were REALLY good. Prices are in line with the fishermen's buffets on the Terracina seafront, so not overpriced. I'll be back when it's warmer to see what fish is coming.

I go there very often for lunch and they make amazing dishes. The quality and quantity of the food compared to the price is TOP!!! The staff is always generous and very kind!!

Excellent quality, welcoming atmosphere, courtesy and friendliness. If you want fresh fish, this is the place to go!