Contrario – vineria con cucina
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Matt K. • 1 review
May 14, 2024
4/10Showed up with toddler 5 minutes before they opened for dinner and they were kind enough to seat us. Got our orders in first but were served last out of all outdoor tables. Nearly a 2 hr meal when we were trying to get our little guy home to sleep and were fighting tantrums. Pasta was good but not revelatory (ordered Carbonara and amatriciana). Prosciutto y melone was lower quality than most. Carpaccio was... concerning (slightly above room temp, grisly, off taste). Sea bass special was fishy. Disappointed based on high rating
Didier V. • 4 reviews
January 2, 2024
10/10Very nice and beautiful restaurant, great service and amazing food
Roger M. • 1 review
December 15, 2023
7.5/10Above all, the food was very enjoyable & the menu and individual dishes suggested more thought and passion had gone into them than the myriad local competitors. Pricing is subsequently a little higher than average for the area, but that seemed a fair reflection of the quality. The wine list is extensive - literally a full A4 binder - with a very wide range of prices from under 30 Euros to over a thousand. Service was quick to start but tailed off at the end when we seemed invisible to the staff, so we decided against more wine or aperitifs. The only other gripe was the staff were constantly filling our glasses after every other sip, which some may enjoy but I find distracting. Overall, a cut above the (already decent) local average, but with room for some small improvements to make it really special.
Anki F. • 3 reviews
October 21, 2023
10/10Great restaurant with amazing food, wine and personnell ????????????
Hanna K. • 1 review
October 18, 2023
10/10Top notch all the way around! Would go again and recommend to everyone!
Brittany J. • 3 reviews
September 18, 2023
10/10Great experience, service was friendly!
Marc W. • 4 reviews
August 31, 2023
9/10Contrario - Vineria con Cucina turned out to be a delightful discovery on The Fork app. The intimate interior of the restaurant, while cozy, added to the charm of our dining experiences on two separate occasions. The restaurant's permanent menu, although rather small, was complemented by a daily fresh sheet, offering an array of options. To our delight, all the dishes we ordered were not only delicious but were also served promptly, showcasing the kitchen's efficiency. For those seeking traditional Italian cuisine in a relaxed and semi-casual environment, Contrario - Vineria con Cucina is worth considering.
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Paul C. • 1 review
July 28, 2023
10/10We had an excellent meal at Contrario. Great menu and super execution. Service was outstanding. The wine list is extensive, but our server was very helpful in suggesting a wine that we really enjoyed. We liked the display of wines lining all the walls. Our server provided several other nice touches such as providing us with 3 different olive oils to try. We will plan to return on our next visit to Rome.
Kelsey H. • 1 review
July 29, 2023
10/10The best meal we have had in Rome! The server was incredible. He choose wines for us based on our meals. 100% would go again
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Karen H. • 1 review
July 1, 2023
10/10The food was excellent and the waiter helped us to choose what was especially good that day. The location is also great—near the coliseum.
Kim D. • 1 review
May 19, 2023
10/10Nice ambience. Very delicious food and wine. Dessert was wonderful
Sharon P. • 4 reviews
April 24, 2023
9.5/10Food was exceedingly tasty. Staff were wonderful. Wine suggestion was completely appropriate for price range and food being consumed. Portion sizes for pasta were large enough to split (which the kitchen helpfully did).
Patrice B. • 3 reviews
April 18, 2023
5/10Found it pricy for the quality. Salty pasta. Tiramisu with pistacio was good. Very impressive wine selection on the expensive side. Wont come back
Julie S. • 1 review
April 15, 2023
10/10Dinner was extraordinary! Delicious wine recommended by their sommelier. Scallops with sprinkled truffles, veal, beef cheeks, rigatoni in cream sauce. All of it delicious!! Not a morsel was left on our plates. *chef’s kiss*
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Irma h. • 5 reviews
April 7, 2023
10/10Lovely evening great service and friendly staff
Valessa V. • 1 review
February 15, 2023
7/10Pasta was too salty and dry bread was served for 2 euro each.
Mingye C. • 1 review
February 8, 2023
10/10Amazing food and great service! Food in Italy has been amazing but Contrario has been one of the best. My only regret is that I am travelling alone so I could not try as many dishes as I wanted to. I look forward to returning before leaving Rome.
Julia A. • 1 review
January 2, 2023
10/10Absolutely a gem in this area! The staff was incredibly professional and lovely. Food was delicious, I especially recommend their pistacchio tiramisu!
Stuart F. • 3 reviews
July 18, 2022
8.5/10The welcome we received on arrival was lovely and the restaurant has a great feel to it. The wine selection was excellent and we received some helpful advice. Two out of three of us had a good meal although the other party was not happy with the size of her mussels. My pigs cheek was delicious! We should have made our thoughts known at the time about the mussels. Overall a pleasurable experience.
Sean L. • 25 reviews
January 21, 2022
10/10You won’t find a better restaurant in this area. The service and the quality of food is always perfect. Definitely check this place out. You won’t be disappointed.
Camille R. • 10 reviews
January 8, 2022
10/10Very good restaurant near to the Colloseum ! Cuisine and service are perfect. They also provide a nice selection of wines. High quality for a good price !
Sean L. • 25 reviews
December 10, 2021
10/10This is our favorite restaurant! The food and the service are top notch every time! ????
Jeremiah J. • 58 reviews
November 26, 2021
10/10Excellent food. Mellow music and great atmosphere. Super dining experience.
Sean L. • 25 reviews
November 12, 2021
10/10Best restaurant in the area! We’ve been here many times, and it continues to impress us with every visit. Great food with excellent service! Highly recommend! ????
Frank S. • 1 review
October 26, 2021
10/10Thanks a lot for the great tasty dinner and the beautiful evening. Looking forward to be back hopefully soon.
Marjorie W. • 1 review
September 29, 2021
10/10The food was fresh and delicious! Carbonara was outstanding. Wine selection was amazing. Service was welcoming, friendly and attentive. Great dinner option in Rome.
Alex G. • 7 reviews
September 9, 2021
9/10Lovely, we arrived and were able to sit outside and listen to the nearby music. We ordered two glasses of rose which were so good that we ordered a bottle. The atmosphere was great and the waiters were attentive.
Tally B. • 1 review
September 3, 2021
10/10Perfect evening with amazing food and wine. Wry nice wine list and each dish we had was superb! Highly recommended.
Joana O. • 8 reviews
August 16, 2021
9.5/10What a lovely place with super nice staff. Really enjoyed. The pasta with crab, god!! Thanks!
Patrick Oh • 31 reviews
August 10, 2021
10/10Delicious food, great wine and wonderful service.
Derick W. • 2 reviews
July 24, 2021
10/10The best cacio e Pepe and reasonable prices.
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Leah L. • 4 reviews
July 17, 2021
9/10Very nice restaurant in the Coliseum area. Impeccable service with advice from the waiter for the food and wine pairing. Small candle and nice music for a very pleasant romantic dinner!
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Bill M. • 19 reviews
July 10, 2021
10/10Good food at reasonable price - stands out from many of the surrounding options
Cynthia S. • 9 reviews
June 19, 2021
10/10Absolutely exquisite food! This is a gem such an excellent chef and service! Definitely a place to always come back to!!
Emilie V. • 7 reviews
April 26, 2021
9.5/10Very great food and service - highly recommend
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Julia J. • 30 reviews
March 7, 2021
10/10Wonderful menu, excellent service, wide ranging wine list and impeccable service. Will be back.
Marina m. • 1 review
October 19, 2020
10/10Great slow cooking ! owner Alessandro made an introduction to inlight us about every dish. Warm candle lights and soft music. We will come back and again! Only 200 m from Coliseum. What a treat!
Bill M. • 19 reviews
August 6, 2020
10/10Very good food - efficient and attentive service
Wendy D. • 2 reviews
July 21, 2020
10/10Eten was zeer lekker. Wijn top! Service was prima.
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Joe W. • 1 review
February 29, 2020
10/10The setting is beautiful with wine bottles surrounding the walls. We were greeting with big smiles and provided with extensive information of the menu which was out of this world good! The beef filled ravioli was the best I have had! Highly recommend!
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