How is the atmoshpere rated at Elle Effe Restaurant?

The atmosphere at Elle Effe Restaurant is rated 9.1/10 by TheFork users.

How is the quality of the cuisine rated at Elle Effe Restaurant?

The quality of the food at Elle Effe Restaurant is rated 9.3/10 by TheFork users.

How is the waiting time rated at Elle Effe Restaurant?

The waiting time at Elle Effe Restaurant is rated 8.3/10 by TheFork users.

How is the noise level rated at Elle Effe Restaurant?

The noise level at Elle Effe Restaurant is rated 7.3/10 by TheFork users.

How is the service rated at Elle Effe Restaurant?

The service at Elle Effe Restaurant is rated 9.4/10 by TheFork users.

Reviews - Elle Effe Restaurant

Name: Elle Effe Restaurant
Address: Piazza Pollarola, 32, Roma, 00186, Italy
Price range: €25 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

Reviews

9.3
of 10

Excellent

1097 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.3

Service

9.4

Real experiences from real diners
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Sergi P. • 1 review
February 15, 2026
10/10
This is by far the best carbonara in Rome! We fly from Barcelona every year to Rome and we always stop at Elle Effe to eat at least one time, no matter what is in the schedule, we always have a moment to spend n this beautiful and delicious restaurant. Tied to first … the people working there, the management, and the food!!! You absolutely need to go!
Catalina Maria I. • 6 reviews
February 14, 2026
6/10
the food was good but the waiter was kind of rude. he insisted on getting drinks all of the time even though we said we didn't want drinks.
Xenia A. • 4 reviews
February 8, 2026
10/10
Good food and nice service
Sarah O. • 12 reviews
January 24, 2026
10/10
Hi quality food that has unique flavors and attentive service with great suggestions on pairings
Stephanie M. • 13 reviews
January 5, 2026
9.5/10
We love this place and had dinner here twice on our week-long trip. Skip the tourist traps on the main piazza, walk just around the corner, and enjoy wonderful food and service here!
Tom T. • 2 reviews
December 25, 2025
10/10
Great experience ! Good food! Nice welcome ! Professional staff ! Will return !
elisha w. • 1 review
December 25, 2025
2/10
Made a reservation for lunch on Christmas Day. Showed up 10 min early - the two women working there told me they had no record of my reservation. I showed them my copy but they didn’t seem to care. I asked if they could please seat us (there were only 3 tables filled in the whole place) and they threw together a table way in back, practically in the kitchen. I asked if we could please sit up front, especially given that we had a reservation but they told me those were all reserved. The owner then came in - I explained to him and he told them to give us one of the tables closer to the front. A huge fight then erupted with the two women screaming at him. My 7 and 9 year old sons asked me what was wrong with them (my kids behave better than that) and I said, you know, you’re right, and we left. Just absolutely disgusting service. But at least I got to teach my kids a lesson about bad behavior.
Erik S. • 2 reviews
October 17, 2025
10/10
Really good food! We had pizza, veal and a kick ass salad!
Judy R. • 4 reviews
October 13, 2025
9/10
An excellent dinner. Delightful staff, but they forgot to bring a salad we ordered. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our meal.
han kyeol y. • 3 reviews
October 6, 2025
10/10
It’s an excellent Sicilian restaurant. The wine paired perfectly with the food, and the dessert was outstanding
Tim K. • 2 reviews
September 26, 2025
10/10
Friendly every time. Wonderfully fresh and tasty food.
Fred G. • 15 reviews
August 26, 2025
10/10
We picked Elle Effe because it was a bit different from other restaurants in the area and we were looking for more fish / seafood options. Service was attentive and efficient. Food and wine were great. We will put this one on our list to go back to next time we are in Rome.
Melinda N. • 1 review
August 18, 2025
10/10
The service was 10/10. Excellent candid recommendations. Every dish served was delish. Prices are reasonable. Terrific wish we had found it sooner.
Doug K. • 1 review
June 27, 2025
10/10
One of our favorite places to dine in all of our travels in Italia. Amazing food and impeccable service, great wine list - all with a friendly family-run feeling.
Frank M. • 2 reviews
June 20, 2025
10/10
Excellent menu with plenty of options. We loved the pasta and bruschetta.
David J. • 1 review
June 9, 2025
10/10
Everything. Great food, service and atmosphere.
Jessica B. • 2 reviews
June 1, 2025
7/10
They didn’t honor the discount as we sat outside rather than inside. As well the pasta was good but not great…carbonara very salty.
Malcolm S. • 10 reviews
May 23, 2025
9/10
we booked via The Fork with 20% discount. when we got there told we had to sit inside or sit outside without the promised discount. We sat outside without the discount and the food and service were really good
Donna S. • 3 reviews
May 10, 2025
10/10
Delicious food and outstanding service!
Cassidy T. • 3 reviews
April 15, 2025
10/10
Great food! Very fresh.
Laura S. • 1 review
April 3, 2025
10/10
We came for my Father’s Birthday dinner and had a wonderful meal and overall experience. The staff were friendly and made us feel special. The food was amazing! It was a beautiful restaurant and not to miss if you are in Rome!
Peter F. • 11 reviews
April 1, 2025
10/10
Fabulous small restaurant in the back street of the Centro Storico di Roma. You can dine inside or outside which has heaters. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful giving my wife advice on gluten free dishes. The menu offered many Romano and Sicilian dishes. The ambience was very nice and lively giving us an enjoyable evening. The family on the next table agreed it was excellent. My only observation is your photographs showed tablecloths and the tables were laid out without any. Would I recommend Elle Effe ? ........ definitely !!
Jeàn P. • 1 review
March 29, 2025
10/10
Excellent food
yogaelle s. • 4 reviews
March 21, 2025
10/10
The food was delicious and well served. They pay attention to details and the service impeccable.
Denise P. • 1 review
February 21, 2025
9.5/10
Good fresh food, well described and beautifully presented. Waiting staff were charming and knowledgeable. Delicious house wines and really good desserts. Good value and a pleasant experience.
Thomas K. • 7 reviews
February 16, 2025
10/10
Friendly staff and excellent food.
Lene G. • 1 review
February 8, 2025
8/10
Good food
E Z. • 3 reviews
February 8, 2025
10/10
Delicious real Italian food. Service great. Unpretentious must go restaurant.
Genevieve T. • 4 reviews
February 1, 2025
10/10
Amazing service - all the servers were very attentive and nice! They were particularly sweet with the kids. The food was also very good, and our family has high standards with ties to Italy. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
Francois N. • 17 reviews
January 5, 2025
7.5/10
Food was good. Service very slow.
Samuel Z. • 1 review
December 22, 2024
10/10
We were happy that we were able to book a table at Elle Effe for 6pm, and most other restaurants would not start until 7pm. We liked the service, and the food was very tasty. Also it helps that the restaurant is 2 minutes fron my hotel. We had a good time.
Per S. • 1 review
November 22, 2024
10/10
The food was absolutely fantastic, and what also makes us give the place top marks is the service. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Luis C. • 2 reviews
October 13, 2024
9.5/10
+1
Outstanding food, excellent and friendly service, Simona, the host, was a great adviser and very kind.
Craig D. • 1 review
October 10, 2024
10/10
The GF focaccia was fantastic! As was GF pizza.
Galina P. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
10/10
Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere, We have been here many times from 2015 till 2024 and now it is our family tradition to come every holiday if we are in Rome! can absolutely recommend
Annette r. • 1 review
September 9, 2024
4.5/10
All the staff were very friendly, all the food was very bland, for the price I would have expected a lot more.
Karyn O. • 2 reviews
May 2, 2024
10/10
A wonderful restaurant with fantastic food and great service! We really enjoyed it! The spaghetti carbonara was phenomenal.
Andrew H. • 1 review
April 28, 2024
10/10
Excellent food, attentive, friendly and engaged service. Fun, romantic, good humoured…. Second time there, went there especially, going to continue to return.
Susan g. • 16 reviews
February 26, 2024
7.5/10
The prices are higher than comparable restaurants nearby and they do not have an inexpensive house wine. Tables close together and not much atmosphere. Food was well cooked and tasty. Service was friendly. The specials did not list prices but were priced much higher than regular menu items.
Karen R. • 1 review
February 20, 2024
10/10
We love Elle effe, I've been four times this year and it's always great!