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Reviews - Il Tamburello di Pulcinella

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9.6/10

Excellent
513 reviews
Food
9.6
Service
9.8
Ambience
9.5
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  • Tom R.8 months ago

    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.11 months ago

    10

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

  • dee C.1 year ago

    10

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

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  • Ziggy D.
    Ziggy D.1 year ago

    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 year ago

    2.0

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

  • Adrian F.1 year ago

    8.0

    attentive staff and great food

  • Ana P.1 year ago

    8.5

    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 !

  • Fred K.1 year ago

    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.1 year ago

    10

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

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  • Giusy R.2 years ago

    10

    Good experience!

  • Avto S.2 years ago

    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.2 years ago

    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 ❤️

  • Ebba D.2 years ago

    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!

  • Roman K.
    Roman K.2 years ago

    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.

  • Karl Z.more than 2 years

    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.

  • Rachael G.more than 2 years

    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.

  • Steve D.more than 2 years

    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.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.5

    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.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Great Hosts & Great Food Would Highly Recommend.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.5

    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.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Concerned when we arrived because the place was empty and simply furnished and in the suburbs rather than in central Rome. Had we made the right choice for a meal with our friends from Canada who we hadn't seen for a couple of years? However, after a very friendly welcome from Miles we relaxed. The menu was interesting and the food nicely prepared and very tasty. The two boys at front of house were super-friendly, good fun and energetic. For a relaxed evening with friends, this proved to be a very good choice: friendly, tasty and excellent value.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Don't miss this small family run restaurant! Great service and the best Italian meal that we had.in Rome plus great prices.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    We booked for our first night in Rome. Our flight was delayed so we were a little late arrving. The hotel rang to let the restaurant know. This was no problem at all. The welcome was very friendly and the food and service was outstanding. This restaurant is a gem in the centre of Rome. We would definitely visit again when in Rome.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Loved the restaurant. It is a "neighborhood gem!" It is on our list to visit on our next trip to Rome.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Great restaurant visit three times now excellent food and good for value nice little restaurant

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Amazing food great service ! Best culinary ever experience we've had in Rome!

  • George C.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Wonderful, authentic Italian food, with exciting flavours and welcoming, jovial staff. In particular loved the Italian cheese platter and the exciting sauces with the main course. The prosecco at the start and the limoncello at the end is a really nice touch; look forward very much to coming back!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Great food, wonderful and charming staff and you immediately fell like you are part of the family. We visited the restaurant twice during our stay in Rome and had a great time. We will be back!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Absolutely spectacular! One of the best meals we've ever had and by far the best in Rome. You will not only experience excellent service but you'll be among the locals. An unforgettable night!! Grazie!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Feel like at home. It's great!!! We started conversation with personal immediately when came in and they were really absolutely open with us like we know each other for many years. Of course after this all food was delicious because they recommended to us their favorite dishes.

  • Ádám B.more than 2 years

    10

    Everything was great. The place feels like a cozy home. Foods are great. Prices are very good too.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Lovely food,very friendly staff,made us feel welcome.Definitely recommended.Loved the young chef with the crazy moustache ,from David and Lisa (south London)

  • Juha R.more than 2 years

    8.5

    A hidden gem off the beaten path. Worth a visit

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Everything was better as amazing.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Very friendly welcome, wonderful food and very reasonably priced. Well worth venturing out for!

  • Frederic C.more than 2 years

    8.0

    Excellent family cooking, very tasty and not to be missed. Go try their local speciality, you will not be disappointed at all. Will go back next time we are in Rome.

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