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The atmosphere at Controluce is rated 9.2/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at Controluce is rated 8.2/10 by TheFork users.

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The quality of the food at Controluce is rated 9.3/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at Controluce is rated 8.6/10 by TheFork users.

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The service at Controluce is rated 9.3/10 by TheFork users.

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Name: Controluce
Address: Via della Luce, 44, Roma, 00153, Italy
Price range: €25 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

Via della Luce, 44, 00153, Roma

MediterraneanAverage price €25

9.3

(1,045 reviews)

Reviews

9.3
of 10

Excellent

1045 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.3

Service

9.3

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Cari W. • 7 reviews
September 13, 2024
10/10
A cozy, local gem in the Travestere area. The service was exceptional - friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. We had a great conversation with the owner and tried the Sicilian Cannoli for dessert (Dolce), it the owner’s Sicilian grandmother’s recipe that even Tony Soprano would approve. We loved this locally owned, quiet, neighbourhood restaurant and would highly recommend it.
Damon C. • 4 reviews
September 15, 2024
10/10
Two sisters run the place. They served me my coffee in the most beautiful coffee cups that were their nonna’s. The food,decor and hospitality made it a wonderful evening. They take so much pride in what they do and it shows. They made a crème brûlées with pecorino cheese that was awesome.
Rui G. • 8 reviews
June 9, 2024
9/10
Nice and cosy restaurant 5m walking from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere but away from the noisy touristic streets. Good home cooking food,good service very nice and calm ambience. The interior of the restaurant is colourfully decorated but we preferred to stay outside under the porch and the garland lights. Good value for money
Nico B. • 2 reviews
June 13, 2024
10/10
I can highly recommend the Controluce
Beatriz O. • 2 reviews
May 29, 2024
10/10
Everything was excellent! Special mention to Laura who was more than patient to answer all my questions. Highly recommend it.
CHRISTINA K. • 1 review
February 13, 2024
8.5/10
The food was excellent. We ate cacio e pepe and carmponara, both of them was 10/10.However, the big hit of the restaurant is tiramisu! Don’t hesitate and go straight to it.
Therese B. • 1 review
February 2, 2024
10/10
This restaurant was recommended to us and deservedly so. Wide menu and wine choice. Excellent presentation and quality
Judy M. • 2 reviews
October 10, 2023
10/10
Wonderful experience. Beautiful setting & friendly service. The food was excellent.
Anne-Gro H. • 20 reviews
October 2, 2023
10/10
Lovely interior decoration and ambiance. Delicious food and wonderful service!
Yi Qun Z. • 3 reviews
October 1, 2023
10/10
The food was very tasty and the service was exceptional. We felt very welcomed and the staff looked after us very well. Grazie mille!
Κωνσταντίνος Π. • 3 reviews
August 25, 2023
4.5/10
The food was very bad. It was like ir wasn't cooked by a professional chef.
Kurt V. • 35 reviews
August 22, 2023
9/10
We came back here after a first experience 2 years ago and were told that the ownership changed. No problem, as the place is still quiet and peaceful, even though it is just 150 metres away from the busiest parts of Trastevere. Hospitality is top, the quality of the food above average, and prices are moderate. One of the classics on our shortlist for Trastevere.
Inge C. • 1 review
August 1, 2023
10/10
Best food we’ve had in Rome!!! Tried three different appetizers, all were delicious. Main courses also very creative and delicious - the dessert was out of this world! Lovely decor and super friendly staff. We enjoyed it tremendously and will most certainly come back next time we will be in Rome.
Petra v. • 2 reviews
July 19, 2023
10/10
Lovely food and ambiance, in Trastevere, but mostly Italians eating there.
Boyd E. • 6 reviews
July 4, 2023
10/10
Lovely. Food and service were both delightful, with each dish showcasing creativity that took it beyond the norm. Our best meal in Rome to date.
Steven J. • 11 reviews
June 5, 2023
10/10
One of my favourite places in Trastevere. This restaurant is tucked away in a quiet street, but just two minutes from Piazza Mastai. It has indoor and outdoor seating. I had lunch on a Monday here, so it was quite quiet, but I noticed that during the same evening it was lively. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. The food is very good. I had Caponata as a starter, followed by a delicious Pasta Carbonara (the sauce was better than many I have tried). Overall, I found this a very relaxing place for lunch and the prices were reasonable, including the wine. Highly recommended.
Carlos F. • 3 reviews
June 7, 2023
9/10
Overall it’s a nice place to have dinner outside and chill. Waiters were super nice and the plates arrived quickly. Some dishes are just okay. Caponata was a delicious starter, but then the rest… Stewed beef with potatoes dish needs more flavour, Cacio E Pepe less cheese and the dessert “Not usual” Tiramisu is not a banger. Overall just an ok meal. Besides that we had a great evening. People smiling in a quiet street in Rome made our experience pleasant.
Joan A D. • 6 reviews
April 16, 2023
10/10
Wonderful dining experience on our last night in Rome. Loved the amatriciana - simply good! Awesome service too, and nice ambience! so happy to have discovered this gem in Trastevere.
Steve F. • 1 review
April 12, 2023
8/10
Pasta was undercooked
Allison E. • 7 reviews
January 10, 2023
10/10
The staff was incredibly welcoming, and I love their story! The food was beautifully presented, and the taste was excellent. The desserts were incredible- save room for at least 2! Wine selection and presentation was lovely. Plateware and environment was beautiful and high end, but comfortable. Highly recommend.
Jose M. • 31 reviews
December 30, 2022
10/10
Delicious food, great service
Erwan J. • 5 reviews
December 28, 2022
10/10
Perfect
Lucian I. • 12 reviews
October 29, 2022
9.5/10
It is a great place, feels like local family owned place, a little aside from the noise, and still very close to the action! Strongly recommended.
Daniele V. • 22 reviews
October 29, 2022
8/10
Good food (the pasta was bit too salty). Relaxed and quiet atmosphere, good if you want to get out from the Trastevere mess, less if you want to be in the center of the movida. Service was good, some mess up with the wine (and not a real 0,2 for the wine by the glass). Good overall.
Victoria C. • 3 reviews
October 24, 2022
10/10
A quiet corner in the very busy Trastevere neighborhood brought a welcome reprieve to enjoy this wonderful meal. Our waitress, Daniela, beautifully guided us from appetizer (beautifully presented stuffed zucchini flowers), to first and second courses (pasta all’Amatriciana, sea bass, meatballs) wine and dessert (a creamy panna cotta topped with glazed almonds). We could not have had a better experience.
Shelly V. • 2 reviews
October 7, 2022
10/10
This little restaurant was a great find! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for delicious authentic Italian food. Although the waitress spoke very little English and we spoke very little Italian, we had no problem understanding each other.
Lona W. • 2 reviews
September 20, 2022
10/10
The wine was excellent. Celebrated my husband’s 70th birthday here and they put a cute candle on the dessert he ordered. Enjoyed the food especially the zucchini flower appetizer ( just wish these were a few more) and desserts. I would recommend this rest to friends coming to Rome.
Al M. • 4 reviews
July 6, 2022
10/10
Chef came out and made a special birthday pasta!
Chris W. • 2 reviews
June 15, 2022
10/10
We ate here twice in a 5 day trip to Rome and let’s keep it short and sweet - great food, great wine, polite and attentive service! Would recommend.
Keith R. • 3 reviews
June 10, 2022
9/10
Very good food and nice atmosphere. We would definitely return.
Aliona S. • 21 reviews
May 19, 2022
4/10
Quality has gone down significantly over the last 3 years
Paolo B. • 13 reviews
May 23, 2022
9/10
Great place close to trastevere, great food and good Service. The dishes are very well presented and are a Mixture of roman tradition and with a napolitan Flavour. Definitley to try!
Heikki K. • 3 reviews
April 29, 2022
7.5/10
Charming good festaurant in a quiet neighbourhood.
Phillip M. • 9 reviews
April 26, 2022
9.5/10
This is a wonderful place. We have walked past it almost every day for the past 3 years. Very happy that we finally tried it. They had a problem finding our reservation but they were very gracious during the process. The food is excellent and we could see that the locals like it too. Grazie a voi!
José Carlos d. • 2 reviews
April 14, 2022
10/10
It is such a great place for a quiet and relaxed meal in Rome. A familiar restaurant, with really nice traditional italian food and good price. We were having dinner with 2 kids, and the owner and waiters were so nice with them. Really good place to go!!!
Lana W. • 1 review
April 4, 2022
10/10
Very kind and attentive service, delicious food - overall a great dinner
Kim D. • 9 reviews
March 4, 2022
10/10
Really nice place, in a quiet side of Trastevere, nice atmosphere, really good food, maybe the best melanzane appetizer I’ve ever had!, good service, Would go back and definitely recommend!
Hynda Kleinman K. • 3 reviews
October 25, 2021
10/10
We have lived in Rome off and on for 17 years and Osteria Luce is a real find we come back to. The food is excellent and the little garden on a quiet street is a real plus. My husband had the beet ravioli with gorgonzola filling and pumpkin sauce and I had the fish in a potato and pistaccio crust, both outstanding!
Kurt V. • 35 reviews
August 27, 2021
9/10
Second time in two days, and very good again. We came back for the ambiance on the terrace and the quality of the food. We had fresh seafood this time. Really good.
Aliona S. • 21 reviews
July 29, 2021
10/10
Cozy spot off the beaten track! Delightful food, service kinda slow, but the atmosphere is well worth it!