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Reviews - Hostaria Al Gladiatore

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8.1/10

Very good
3519 reviews
Ambience
8.2
Food
8.1
Service
8.1
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  • Lorna S.14 days ago

    8.0

    +1

    This is a great little restaurant opposite the Colosseum. The decor is great and very fitting for the area. The food was excellent as was the service- absolutely no complaints from us

  • David R.2 months ago

    10

    The best carbonara I’ve ever had, plus the service was great. Loved the restaurant, definitely coming back.

  • Jimmy D.5 months ago

    8.0

    The carbonara are a incredible and the bruschetta olive delicious ! Thanks for the moment just in front to the coliseum.

  • Ugiloy T.
    Ugiloy T.5 months ago

    10

    just amazing

  • Radoslaw M.5 months ago

    10

    Great place. Food was fantastic. Will be back

  • Ersin K.6 months ago

    10

    nice place

  • Denise M.8 months ago

    10

    Fabulous affordable restaurant with a great view of the colosseum from the street level. Nice friendly staff and great food.

  • Sophie A.8 months ago

    10

    Gorgeous food, fabulous service. I would definitely recommend Hostaria Al Gladiatore, thank you x

  • Aracely S.9 months ago

    10

    Best spaghetti carbonara I’ve had so far!

  • Francesca B.9 months ago

    5.5

    Average food. Average service. Colosseo views poor. Price high as expected.

  • Clarinda G.9 months ago

    7.0

    The restroom were discussing. Not clean at all.

  • vivian c.10 months ago

    5.0

    Not authentic food… rude waiters… didn’t check my booking and when mentioned about the discount, they gave me part of it and withheld part of the changed for tips..

  • Kunits D.10 months ago

    2.0

    It were worst place which I visit in Italy, no discount the fork, demand tips!! Absolutely awful food, no recommend to visit this place

  • Cornelius C.10 months ago

    6.0

    you're not here for the food which is meh. No, you're here because it is across the street from the Coliseum and that's a view you can't get anywhere else. Arrive just before sunset and enjoy the splendor. You can't get bad food in Italy but you can get much better for sure.

  • Andrew R.11 months ago

    10

    We sat outside with a view of the colosseum. Shaded by the building, breeze throughout lunch and great food and service. It was one of our favorite meals on our trip.

  • Uatos P.11 months ago

    10

    Very nice!

  • Sebastián G.11 months ago

    10

    Great view towards the Colosseum. Also good food, a bit expensive than other places but way compensated with the view

  • Sebastián G.11 months ago

    9.5

    Tasty ragú a la Bolognese, smaller portion than other places but I was ok and the price was just right. Dining with a view to the Colosseum is just amazing

  • Lina H.
    Lina H.11 months ago

    4.0

    Totally disappointed — the service was awful. Several times they asked us about the reservation in a “disrespectful” tone, even though I had already clarified it was made through this app. They made us feel uncomfortable, and it didn’t happen just once or twice. The women’s bathroom had a horrible smell, like pee — minus 1000, I would never eat there again. The dishes are expensive for how extremely small and flavorless they are.

  • Hollie R.
    Hollie R.1 year ago

    10

    The staff is exceptional and the food is delicious

  • Jakob S.1 year ago

    8.5

    Giuseppe was great!

  • David W.1 year ago

    8.0

    Good food great service and great location.

  • Sofia C.
    Sofia C.1 year ago

    10

    Got proposed on this date! I will always remember it <3

  • Leonor J.1 year ago

    8.5

    Great view of the Colosseum and food! Affordable for the location, really good pizza and pasta! Staff was friendly.

  • Julvina H.1 year ago

    10

    It was nice. The staff was very friendly.

  • Sabina P.
    Sabina P.1 year ago

    9.0

    A great staff and service. It was a pleasure to spend some time here.

  • maria a.1 year ago

    8.5

    The aircondition

  • mark s.1 year ago

    5.0

    Unfortunately this beautifully located restaurant across the street from the colosseum is nothing more than a disappointing tourist trap. The food is embarrassingly unauthentic and over priced. The servers are non responsive and disinterested in any level of customer satisfaction. The pasta was over salted and the Margarette pizza easily had two cups of cheese with two pieces of basil placed on top. When they saw I had not taken more than one bite they blamed me and said that’s the way the make it. No other offers to try and make our experience better. Simply handed me my 89 eu bill for a pizza, two pasta dishes, a bottle of water, a soda and two drinks. Shame on you, you give Italian dining a bad name.

  • Alexis R.2 years ago

    10

    This little restaurant is excellent, the staff is welcoming and attentive, atmosphere is warm and family and the food is heavenly

  • Светлана М.2 years ago

    10

    A great place for a romantic or family dinner. The best restaurant for tourists who want to enjoy the sights of Rome and delicious food.

  • Alexandra H.2 years ago

    10

    Lovely staff and food was amazing. Perfect views of the colosseum to enjoy while sipping on a delicious glass of wine! Highly recommend

  • Piotr L.
    Piotr L.2 years ago

    10

    Beautiful wiev of Colloseo, very good food and fantastic service. Sid is the best! Grazie! Dziękuję!

  • Taylor P.2 years ago

    9.0

    Lovely restaurant with a view of the colosseum. We arrived early to our reservation and they let us choose where to sit to have the best view. Service was quick and attentive, and the food was nice - the only downside was my chicken in the fettuccine alfredo which tasted a bit rubbery and bland. Other than that it was lovely.

  • jane c.2 years ago

    10

    Really enjoyed our meal sat overlooking the Colosseum. The staff were lovely and patient with my son, who likes to take his time, no hovering or hurry up glances and the food was delicious and fairly priced.

  • Rossella b.2 years ago

    6.0

    Bella solo la location

  • Traci F.2 years ago

    10

    It was my daughter's 21st birthday and it could not have been more perfect. The staff was gracious, and the food was delicious and well presented. Our table was inside but looking out at the Collesium. The interior is beautiful with murals of gladiators and Roman scenes. Very special dinner for us!

  • Espy E.2 years ago

    6.0

    The service was super super slow. After about 10 minutes of being seated we had to ask someone if we could order. A couple got seated next to us and they ended up leaving because no one had come to greet them or take their order. It seemed like they had a lot of staff and it wasn’t very busy so I’m not sure why it took so long.

  • Camille A.2 years ago

    10

    Great place for a date! Lot of choice and perfect view

  • Agnieszka K.more than 2 years

    10

    This restaurant has very good pasta and pizza. Great vine and dessert. You have to taste tiramissu it was amazing.

  • Jeremy E.more than 2 years

    7.0

    We enjoyed everything except that our waiter pushed for a tip

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