Il Tamburello di Pulcinella

Tom R. • 1 review

September 1, 2025

10/10

Host/server/front house manager handled an almost full restaurant with ease. As tourists, my wife and I appeared to be among regulars enjoying an evening out with family/friends/partners and someone waiting for take out. The place virtually filled up soon after we arrived and the host appeared to suggest to one couple that they come back in 15-20 minutes to give the kitchen time to catch up. They did, and were smoothly integrated. It looked like many came for pizza, but my highlight was a tasty octopus dish covered with pizza pasta. Service was welcoming, accommodating to we who speak only english and attentive without being bothersome, portions were generous and the host sent us off with the pleasant wish that this was our new home. When we called the next day to advise of an online booking error on my part that reserved a table the day after our visit, they were so understanding we considered returning despite only having 2 days in Rome in advance of a cruise. A hidden gem!

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Ivan C. • 1 review

June 6, 2025

10/10

The host was very gracious and made sure that we had a very good time.

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dee C. • 1 review

May 23, 2025

10/10

Lovely family run restaurant, food to a very high standard. Service excellent

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Ziggy D. • 1 review

April 7, 2025

10/10

We visited from america, the host was very polite and laid back. A small intimate family run restaurant. the food was great but the owners are what really make it worth the trip.

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Sarah J. • 1 review

March 21, 2025

2/10

Did not like it Small portions and did not taste that good Ambience- empty !

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Adrian F. • 2 reviews

October 11, 2024

8/10

attentive staff and great food

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Ana P. • 2 reviews

September 29, 2024

8.5/10

Very good service by lovely people. Glad we booked as they kept having to turn people down. Good food and wine - a very pleasant eatery !

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Fred K. • 1 review

October 1, 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our appetizers and main dishes as recommended by the brothers. They were very attentive and just friendly. When back in Rome, we will go again.

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Gary S. • 2 reviews

August 6, 2024

10/10

The waiter was very friendly and did a great job. Just the right pace for dinner

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Giusy R. • 19 reviews

May 30, 2024

10/10

Good experience!

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Avto S. • 10 reviews

May 4, 2024

10/10

Very good local restaurant, great pizza, pasta, gnocchi, fried cheese and cordial service (with English speaking staff).

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Thank you do much for your words, from all the staff of the Tamburello🧡we were happy to have you with us

Helen E. • 1 review

October 20, 2023

10/10

Super friendly and attentive service, beautiful home cooked delicious dishes and such good value. Our first evening in Rome and Il Tamburello di Pulcinella has been the first delight ❤️

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Ebba D. • 1 review

October 9, 2023

10/10

Our best dinner experiance in Rome so far. Great atmosphere, friendly and rerlaxed staff. And we loves the food. We’re planning to come back!

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Roman K. • 2 reviews

September 11, 2023

10/10

It's a great restaurant, quiet and cozy. The staff was very friendly. The quality of the food is excellent and it was served very quickly.

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Karl Z. • 1 review

April 15, 2023

10/10

The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. The prices are very reasonable. We really enjoyed eating at this cosy place. Highly recommended.

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Rachael G. • 4 reviews

June 13, 2022

10/10

One of the best meals we had during our entire trip to Italy. Great service, great price, and quality food. You can’t go wrong.

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Steve D. • 1 review

April 21, 2022

10/10

Having spent a few days in the centre of Rome at very good restaurants and cafes... it was truly awesome to find a family run restaurant. The service from the Son was personal and friendly and the home cooked food from Mum and Dad in the kitchen was great. This place is not on the tourist trail but if you want real Italian home cooked food then this is the place ... and yes the Pizza pie is something to try.

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- -. • 1 review

June 15, 2018

9.5/10

Wonderfully engaging and friendly people. The six of us asked our servers to pick antipastas for us, and we were delighted with their choices. All of us enjoyed our respective entrees.

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- -. • 2 reviews

May 5, 2018

10/10

Great Hosts & Great Food Would Highly Recommend.

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- -. • 1 review

March 2, 2018

9.5/10

Unpretentious, family-run restaurant. Service was friendly and helpful. Food was amazing - particularly the gnocchi and risotto dishes. House red was delicious. Meant to save room for dessert but didn’t manage. Would definitely go back. Small number of tables. Reservations needed - they turned people away.

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