Pietro al Pantheon In Roma

24/11/2025: Expectations were high for a traditional Roman dinner, but the experience at this restaurant proved uneven, with service issues and a few quality lapses. The first sour note came with the first courses: despite having ordered the Amatriciana with classic bucatini, we were offered, due to the restaurant's crowds, the option of mezze maniche to avoid an excessive wait. The mezze maniche all'Amatriciana, the Gricia, and the Cacio e Pepe were overall good, but honestly, I've had better and more memorable dishes during my visits to Rome. The worst came with the second course service. After a long wait and a reminder, our dishes were served about 45 minutes late, suggesting our order had been misplaced. The quality didn't make up for the wait: the lamb was too bony and lacking in meat. The grilled steak was average, neither good nor bad, and the pork chop was not particularly noteworthy in terms of flavor or preparation. The experience ended with further disappointment with the desserts. After asking the waiter for a list of available desserts and ordering, we were informed that the desserts we had chosen were actually sold out. It would be appropriate for the staff to check availability before misleading customers. The price was average for the area, but it doesn't justify the poor service. Finally, we found the owner to be overly intrusive, with jokes and manners that weren't always welcome or appropriate. There's room for improvement both in terms of service management and customer service.

03/11/2025: A very quaint, family-run restaurant with Roman food that tastes homemade. The waiters are incredibly attentive and kind; they replaced my dish without hesitation when I mentioned something about it, and even made several attempts to speak in Spanish or English to communicate with my parents, who don't speak Italian. I will definitely be back very soon, eager to try more of their delicious menu. Simply magnificent!