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Reviews - Il Ritrovo a San Giovanni

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9.5/10

Excellent
4118 reviews
Ambience
9.1
Food
9.6
Service
9.6
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  • John h.20 days ago

    10

    I will take dinner here today as same as yesterday.

  • David A.1 month ago

    10

    Excellent service with top quality food and outstanding value for money.

  • Kruna R.2 months ago

    10

    Very nice restaurant with home made food and atmosphere.

  • Roy N.5 months ago

    10

    +4

    The restaurant was packed, so it had to be very popular to locals and tourists alike. The service was great. The food (especially the seafood appetizer and soup) was fantastic. And the owner was gracious in offering us an extra treat (limoncello) to cap our dinner. Overall, a superb dining experience for my family.

  • Glenn C.5 months ago

    9.5

    Excellent food, wine and service. Our waiters especially Alfredo were a joy and very professional. Wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

  • Paul R.6 months ago

    9.5

    Excellent food. Good value. Great place to eat

  • Sonja B.6 months ago

    10

    We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome — friendly smiles, great attention to detail, and impeccable service throughout the evening. The food was simply outstanding.

  • susan B.6 months ago

    10

    brilliant authentiv seafood.

  • Antonina G.
    Antonina G.7 months ago

    10

    it was an amazing dinner. waiters were very friendly and happy to help. we left very satisfied with the food, service and restaurant in general. plus, very clean restrooms, which is definitely a huge plus :)

  • Isabelle C.7 months ago

    10

    Everything was perfect! The service,the food..ans all the expérience!! Gracie mille !!

  • Ennio S.9 months ago

    10

    Excellent food and optimum service! Super👍

  • Ennio S.9 months ago

    10

    We had a wonderful time enjoying the EXCELLENT FOOD and the very good service👍

  • Gianluca F.
    Gianluca F.9 months ago

    9.0

    Ok

  • Scott B.10 months ago

    10

    Our second visit and it was even better than the first. A wonderfully accommodating staff and an excellent meal. Will return for a third visit before we leave Rome - it was that good!

  • Scott B.10 months ago

    9.5

    Our first night in Rome and we were very tired and had the perfect meal to cap our day. The Bucatini All’amatriciana was excellent as was the Fettucine with Sausage, Squash Flowers and Sun-dried Tomatoes. The Tonorello alla Grecia was wonderful as well.

  • Richard M.10 months ago

    10

    Amazing food and wine

  • adrian m.10 months ago

    10

    The Warm welcome ,the hospitality but most of all the absolutely delicious food. What a fantastic restaurant . No need to think twice .Just book and eat here . You will not regret it . We will be back.

  • Gregorio M.11 months ago

    10

    I love this restaurant! The owners and the staff are so friendly. The food is fantastic and traditional Roman. I highly recommend Il Ritrovo!!!

  • Ciara K.11 months ago

    10

    This is a lovely restaurant. Food was excellent, friendly service and really nice atmosphere

  • Jadd M.
    Jadd M.11 months ago

    10

    Incredible, maybe the best restaurant experience we’ve had

  • Ron L.1 year ago

    10

    We have eaten all over Rome and Il Ritrovo is one of our favorite places. It is not in the tourist areas but is easily accessible by bus & Metro, a short walk from San Giovanni. The atmosphere is purposely home-like, the owner couple are present and involved--one of them remembered where we sat two years ago! The menu is varied and includes wonderful fish wrapped in sliced potato dishes. Our party had all age ranges and we all loved it. The prices are very reasonable (a benefit of not being in the tourist areas) and if you book with The Fork, at 20% discount is automatically applied. They do not serve lunch but open early enough for American preferences. A top notch place that I give five stars!

  • Domitille R.1 year ago

    10

    we did eat 2 times there as we were at the hotel Domus Sessoriana next to the restaurant... it Was very Nice and the best place to test typical italian food !!!

  • Brian Q.1 year ago

    10

    Great neighbourhood venue , good food choice ,good friendly service ,prices very reasonable

  • Yang J.
    Yang J.1 year ago

    10

    Mixed grilled fishes taste very good 😍

  • Yongzhao C.1 year ago

    10

    Friendly service. thought they don't speak much English. It is not a tourist resturant, food with affordable price. Lovely!

  • Stefano S.1 year ago

    10

    Nice place for a family Sunday lunch

  • Svetozar G.
    Svetozar G.1 year ago

    9.5

    This is a nice place in a residential area, so not a tourist trap. The food is fine. There is the local Roman feel and ambience.

  • Barbara R.1 year ago

    9.5

    Very pleasant staff, lovely food and good value too.

  • Salomon C.1 year ago

    10

    This place gives you a real Italian family restaurant dinner. If you are looking for good classic Italian with a superb service you should definitely come here. Great Experience!

  • Dan D.1 year ago

    8.5

    Great food. Excellent value.

  • Cheuk Wing F.1 year ago

    8.5

    Great food and wonderful service. Seafood and pasta are must try!

  • John H.1 year ago

    10

    Good food,nice place,good value for money.Family business run by husband and wife who were both hands on and front of house.Enjoyed it so much we returned on our last day.Very popular with locals,which says it all.

  • Brandon L.1 year ago

    9.5

    We ate dinner last night at this small, family owned restaurant off the beaten path. It had high reviews and accepted a reservation for 8. It was busy, but all locals from that neighborhood. Only 1 server spoke broken English. We all had a different pasta dish that was incredible. Service was insanely good, even by American standards. We drank all the wine we could drink. Probably 10 bottles total between 8 of us. The entire bill: €20 per person. You can’t eat at Applebees for that. What a treat!

  • Lidia Z.
    Lidia Z.1 year ago

    10

    The restaurant is placed not in touristic area, and it brings you a real Italian experience. We enjoyed the true Italian atmosphere: all the guests except us were locals. Pasta, tiramisu, and white wine were delicious and flavorful. Additional thanks to the

  • Deirdre H.1 year ago

    10

    We discovered this fantastic authentic Italian restaurant was just around the corner from our hotel; what a gem - delicious food, lovely ambiance, friendly staff, great value. We spent two nights in Rome, and had our evening meals here on both nights. Buzzing with locals who are so lucky to have this gem on their doorstep

  • David P.
    David P.1 year ago

    10

    visiting from the UK I found Il Ritrovo to be an excellent restaurant. the food was genuinely excellent, well priced and the service genuinely excellent. we visited three times in our stay. 1 mistake was made with a meal, once this was identified the meal was replaced and a discount give excellent service. The Mario's seafood pasta was superb!

  • reham e.
    reham e.1 year ago

    10

    The waiters were so friendly and nice, and made very good recommendation for the food.

  • Arile Z.1 year ago

    10

    We had a really good time there. The service is really good. I recommend the Scampi risotto.

  • Chris C.1 year ago

    10

    We were able to reserve a table 10 minutes before we wanted to eat, service was prompt and very friendly and the food was incredible and excellent value for money. The cheesecake was the best we've ever had, we will definitely be coming back.

  • Andriy P.1 year ago

    10

    We recently dined at Il Ritrovo a San Giovanni and had an exceptional experience! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a fantastic meal. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our visit. The menu offered a wonderful selection of traditional Italian dishes, each prepared with the utmost care and freshest ingredients. The flavors were simply outstanding—every bite was a delight. The ambiance of the restaurant was charming and cozy, making it the perfect place for a relaxing meal. We highly recommend Il Ritrovo a San Giovanni to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable dining experience in the area. We can't wait to return!

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