Glass Hostaria

Alex R. • 6 reviews

April 1, 2024

5/10

This restaurant has particular dishes. But not very tasty. Some waiters are friendly some of them were horrible. Mixed experience. Would not go a second time.

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Francois S. • 1 review

March 3, 2024

10/10

Stylish yet friendly

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Paul M. • 1 review

November 3, 2023

9/10

Overall, nice ambience and impeccable and unpressured service (not an eyelid batted that we are teetotal, for instance). It is mandatory to choose two mains, I chose Duck, and Shrimps. Between the two, that was quite filling, especially as 3 free small taster plates are provided too. All of the food was tasty, immaculately presented and with novel flavours. The single most memorable thing was actually the complimentary ultrathin crispbread with many carraway seeds embedded. I really liked that. Meeting the chef Cristina Bowerman afterwards was a nice treat, and I liked that she didn't ask me about the food because I'm such an airhead I would have clean forgotten what I'd just eaten in the moment, like a rabbit in the headlights. You can also buy two of her books at the restaurant. The only part of the decor that is not perfect is the (archaic and not used) door at the far right corner on the right .... it has rust flaking off it and looks like it would be in place on a long-abandoned ship. I'd replace that, it doesn't fit with everything else. For two people, if you're not boozers and just choose two mains like us, expect to spend about 150 euros total, and leave 15 for the service. So that's about the minimum you'd spend here. More with pudding, starter, or if you go for the tasting menu.

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Michal S. • 3 reviews

November 1, 2023

10/10

Well deserved Michelin star

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Ian N. • 4 reviews

October 18, 2023

10/10

Glad we didn't believe a word that one reviewer had plastered all over trip adviser etc. This place is spot in. Innovative cuisine, excellent dlfriendly service

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Boylan Or • 2 reviews

October 15, 2023

9.5/10

very happy to find this restaurant,and it met all the expectations.will be coming back for more.awesome food and wine selection..

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Barbara B. • 3 reviews

October 8, 2023

10/10

One of the best meals I have had in many years. A special day with extraordinary food and service. I couldn’t recommend it more.

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Paulina D. • 1 review

September 29, 2023

10/10

The staff was very nice and welcoming. They helped us chose a wine that paired amazingly with the dishes. They were very accommodating with our food restrictions. The food was exceptional. Different textures using Italian dishes but putting a spin on them. Nice mixture of veggies, meats, and seafood. We took the tasting menu and the portions were just right. The head chef was so kind and greeted and chatted with every table. This was a new experience for us and was an extra touch that we were very appreciative of.

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Daisy S. • 3 reviews

September 17, 2023

3/10

An overpriced meal with low quality food and service. The worst meal we had in rome and I was surprised that it was rated on Michelin’s list.

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Glass Hostaria • Owner

Dear Daisy, you sent an email trying to cancel the reservation at 1.15 of the day of your reservation because your husband was not feeling well and asking not to be charged the no show fee. Then, when the no show fee appeared on your credit card, you called and ask to reinstate your reservation which we accepted (mistake we won't make again) and finally came. We were all very glad to see that your husband was perfectly fine. Since your first step into the restaurant your behavior was clearly hostile and your review is a revenge review. We would like for you to think for a second on how wrong it is to slam on professionals who work hard, study hard and do their best to make people happy. Even if it is for few hours.

Peter B. • 3 reviews

September 10, 2023

5/10

We expected more from this restaurant when rated as a One star Michelin establishment, but were disappointed over the food and service. BTW we had the Glass tasting menu. The wine list was very extensive and good. I compared this experience to another Michelin restaurant we visited in March in Porto Portugal, Antiqvvm, The Antiqvvm deserved 3 stars in comparison with Glass Hosteria. The price at both places was at the same level, as we had both tasting menues.

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Zsolt V. • 1 review

August 27, 2023

10/10

We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary at Glass Hostaria, and it was magical. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance amazed us. The staff was attentive and helpful, ensuring our special day was truly memorable. The menu took us on an astonishing journey. If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience, this is the place to be. It was a perfect evening!

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Leslie C. • 1 review

August 26, 2023

9/10

The service was wonderful, but the food was not altogether what we expected for a Michelin star and $200 per person with the wine, some sparkling water, and espressos. We had the tasting menu - we were able to swap a couple of dishes between the regular and vegetarian tasting menus which was nice. A few of the dishes were amazing - especially the Parmesan Ravioli with Truffles. Other dishes were either under seasoned or needed acid or umami. If we were to go back I recommend the a la crate menu.

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Robert O. • 1 review

August 12, 2023

10/10

Glass Hostaria is an oasis of refinement in the busy and trendy Trastevere neighborhood in Rome. My party of four elected the tasting menus: 2 standard and 2 vegetarian. It's important to note that the vegetarian tasting menu is NOT an afterthought. It's a testament to Cristina Bowerman's culinary vision and mastery of different culinary traditions that we were constantly arguing which of the tasting menus was better. The service was excellent and bilingual (Italian/English) and the wines suggested by the staff were all excellent. Cristina made the rounds and was very personable and happy to talk about everything she's been doing to promote female chefs. The space itself is beautiful without distracting from the meal. We left the restaurant feeling like we had had a tremendous meal at our friends house. What a great experience!

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Marcello I. • 3 reviews

August 14, 2023

5.5/10

Menu not flexible for children unfortunately.

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Cezniea H. • 2 reviews

July 12, 2023

8.5/10

Food was inventive, but not as tasty as we expected. The snails were a bit overcooked and buried in potato puree and the flavors did no always mesh that well in other ones. With that said, it certainly is a good restaurant, the wine list is small but interesting, and, again, this is a place of experimentation, which is always chancy, so we do appreciate it.

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Aaron S. • 3 reviews

July 8, 2023

10/10

We went for lunch on an extremely hot day. It was an exceptional experience. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was delightful. The service was excellent, and they kindly sat us right next to the AC vent, the coldest part of the room. Bravo!

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Kevin K. • 1 review

June 21, 2023

10/10

This restaurant is a MUST if you stop in Rome. The neighborhood of Trastevere only enhances the ambience and experience here. The staff is lovely and welcoming and the Chef is phenomal, implementing much of her personality into the dishes and the restaurant. The tasting course is a must here, with my favorites being the Donkey tartare, Childhood pasta, and Duck breast. I definitely be returning on my next trip!

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Sarah V. • 1 review

June 10, 2023

9.5/10

Beautiful, thoughtful, and delicious food, served swiftly and without incident by warm and professional hosts. The 8 course tasting menu was wonderful. The sommeliers enthusiasm and knowledge was the unexpected highlight.

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Mabel G. • 2 reviews

June 3, 2023

10/10

The tasting menu was excellent, full of delicious surprises. The selection of the wine pairing was amazing. A master class on Italian wines! The chef, the sommeliers and the servers were friendly and dedicated. A wonderful way of celebrating my birthday. Thank you Glass Ostaria.

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wenjiang h. • 1 review

June 4, 2023

4.5/10

THE FOOD TEST AND FOOD NOT VERY GOOD

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