Il Focolare

Karl A. • 1 review

May 3, 2024

10/10

Years ago, I had surgery in the hospital around the corner, where the food was excellent. Then I got discharged and stayed with the sisters next door to the hospital for two weeks of recovery. The sisters fed us breakfast, but for other meals we had to fend for ourselves, and that is how we discovered Il Focolare. For two weeks we ate there every day - except when they were closed. That was ten years ago... We have been coming back every time we have been anywhere near to Rome. Need I say more? Everything is just perfect, and not a tourist in sight.

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Phyllis P. • 1 review

March 19, 2024

7.5/10

There were five in our party. Four of us were very happy with our food, especially those of us who ordered the ravioli, which was delicious. One person in our group got his veal (?) Milanese very late, almost after everyone else had finished eating --- perhaps it had to be brought down from Milan? We had made a reservation and were seated in the sun porch area, which was fine, but maybe it would have been nice if we had been given a choice of seating such as inside or outside.

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Barbara F. • 2 reviews

April 24, 2023

9.5/10

Il Focolare is a wonderful restaurant in the heart of Monteverde. The welcoming, friendly staff and excellent food, never disappoint. ???? And the prices won't hurt your pocketbook. Enjoy!

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Alex k. • 1 review

July 25, 2022

9/10

We stayed on the same street and every taxi recommended this restaurant. The food was excellent with a nice family feel, the pride is genuine. The food was lovely and portions were a good size. The host made their special recipe for rare traditional dessert which was very good. We were indoors and although there was AC, it got a little warm towards the end of our sitting otherwise I would rate a 5. Seated 8 persons with 3 kids and they were happy to have us and helped them feel comfortable. Lovely place we would be happy to visit again.

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Patrycja T. • 1 review

July 8, 2022

8/10

the food was wonderful. i was able to get a seat despite the fact that fork website on 2 separate occasions did not inform the restaurant of my reservation. I will definitely return the restaurant however I won't use fork service to book any restaurants again.

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Rachel S. • 1 review

May 7, 2022

9.5/10

This is a classic Roman neighborhood restaurant in Gianicolo that sits at the top of Monte Verde, overlooking Trastevere. You won't see tourists here. We're American and lived in this neighborhood for several months. The food here is some of the best we've ever eaten in Italy - expertly prepared and beautifully presented. You need to make reservations on weekends - it's very popular.

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Gregg G • 2 reviews

March 9, 2022

10/10

Fantastic restaurant with wonderful staff who are eager to help and recommend the best dishes. Friendly, neighborhood restaurant, very popular with locals . Excellent pizza but they also excel with the frittura, primi, and secondi (I had the steak and it was perfect). The zabaglione is made at the table by the waiter. We didn’t have it but will - when we return in two days!

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