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Reviews - Il Tempio di Minerva

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9.2/10

Excellent
1292 reviews
Ambience
9.1
Food
9.2
Service
9.3
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  • Lauren M.13 days ago

    10

    +3

    This restaurant was recommended by a co worker back in Atlanta Ga USA. I made reservations and brought my family. From the second we arrived everything was perfection. The food was so delicious, everything far exceeded our expectations. The artichokes were to die for and the carbonara was out of this world. You will not be disappointed!!!!

  • André C.27 days ago

    10

    Very good staff and environment The food was also very good Recommend!

  • Branca M.1 month ago

    7.0

    The carbonara was very regular.

  • David A.2 months ago

    10

    From our arrival we were greeted by name and with a big friendly smile by 2 of the support team. What a lovely surprise. Then we were shown a wonderful table and fussed over as best of guests. Nothing was too much. The service was helpful, inquisitive and supportive. Then surprisingly the food and wine order was clearly confirmed. Professional can be just be done so naturally. Great touch. The food and wine was superb. The meatballs were a taster with a delightful sauce. Last and not least 2 of the neighbouring tables shared their thoughts on their food and chatted freely with us to the restaurant. We had such a delightful evening and we were touched the owner was obliging to take a photo with us. This place was what food in Rome and Italy is all about: open, celebratory and just enjoyable. A wonderful evening for all of us!

  • Stephen H.2 months ago

    10

    Servers, atmosphere, food all was excellent. Took a party of 8 we had a blast. Highly recommend 👌

  • Júlio C.
    Júlio C.2 months ago

    7.5

    Good food,

  • Jenna D.5 months ago

    7.0

    Food was good, drinks on the expensive side

  • Ckncerned C.6 months ago

    10

    The owner greeted us and welcomed us to his fine restaurant. Maya served us, you couldn't ask for finer service and a more vibrant personality! The food and wine were accelente! Just make sure you make a reservation!

  • MC L.7 months ago

    10

    The food was excellent, the waiter was very nice and when my husband asked a recommendation on what to order, my husband was very happy with the suggestion which was braised lamb. Everything from aperitivo to dolce was amazing. Great service!!!

  • Carey M.7 months ago

    10

    Great time had by all fun, great service great food

  • Corissa R.
    Corissa R.8 months ago

    9.0

    Food was great and was easy to get a table.

  • carey h.9 months ago

    8.5

    Really beautiful food. The food sharing pater to start was perfect. Followed by pasta with garlic, cherry tomatoes and basil, simple and really lovely. The other dish was eggplant, zucchini and zucchini flowers. Plus a Parmesan sauce on the side as decoration. Very welcoming and helpful

  • Will K.
    Will K.10 months ago

    3.5

    Food and wine were bland and expensive

  • Paul S.10 months ago

    10

    +3

    Service is first class Ambience is electric Price/cost is fair But most importantly the food is incredible 🥰

  • Drew H.11 months ago

    10

    Amazing food, staff and vibe. The owner of the restaurant was overseeing the service and was checking on all of the customers. Not too intrusive but respectful. Got this as a recommendation from a local driver. Worth the drive away from the tourist area. They spoke good English or Italian. Then offered to call us a taxi upon completion of our meal so we weren’t stuck trying to walk around or flag down a taxi. Super impressed!

  • Misael C.11 months ago

    10

    We went there May 5 for my Fiancé birthday and the restaurant surprise us at the end with a dessert and a happy birthday song for her. The food was amazing and the service was wonderful.

  • Andrew H.11 months ago

    3.0

    Service very haphazard, mains arrived at noticeably different times, food not hot. Meatball starter very overpriced

  • Cesar Sarkis G.1 year ago

    9.5

    Great service, large menu, delicious food.

  • Fernanda P.1 year ago

    10

    I made a reservation on Christmas Eve, I had the apperitivo, primo piatto e secondo. Everything was wonderful. I sat outside and they could've lighten the fire for me, but besides that, everything was amazing. Had a wonderful experience.

  • Erwan T.1 year ago

    3.0

    The food is bland and cold at some parts. It would have been better if they served simple italian food on the menu for new years eve, and not as if it is from a fancy restaurant. Pretentious - the term to describe the whole menu, at best.

  • Jaime U.1 year ago

    6.0

    Felt like we were overcharged as Americans

  • Zsófi S.1 year ago

    10

    The absolutely Italian experience. Lovely service, great food.

  • Billy G.1 year ago

    10

    Good food - staff are really nice . First class .!!!

  • Randi L.
    Randi L.1 year ago

    6.0

    We visited the restaurant last night, and the food was decent. We would highly recommend the pasta with tomato and basil, which tasted really good, as well as their tiramisu. However, the semifreddo dessert was rock-hard and lacked flavor. The service was friendly, but we had to wait more than 40 minutes for our food, and some of our drinks were initially forgotten.

  • Kimberley R.
    Kimberley R.1 year ago

    8.0

    Really liked the food and enjoyed my time here

  • Belinda P.1 year ago

    10

    Thanks for a beautiful dinner. Waiters were a lot of fun and happy to help when recommendations.

  • princess s.1 year ago

    10

    the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly plus the prices are fair

  • Celyne C.1 year ago

    10

    DELICIOUS!!! off the beaten path. Close to Roma Termini and Colosseum part of town! The most delicious pasta dishes! The Carbonara….(chef’s kiss) and their Pomodorella (spicy pomodoro) out of this world…let’s not forget the tiramisu that was unlike any other I’ve ever tasted. This is a little hidden gem and well worth a visit! We went twice during our visit to Rome. Super friendly staff as well! Mauricio was so nice and funny, really made our night!

  • Alicia C.1 year ago

    10

    Great staff, very knowledgeable about their menu. Very friendly, the owner came over and chatted with us. Best restaurant I've been to in Rome. Great experience.

  • Inês M.
    Inês M.2 years ago

    9.5

    Lovely restaurant with even lovelier food and people. You must try anything that has tomato/tomato sauce at this place, it is scrumptious. The carbonara is the best at the Esquilino area and it shows. Try the pannacotta! Bacci from Portugal

  • Jocelyn D.2 years ago

    9.0

    The service was phenomenal. Menus were in English, but when we said we wanted to practice our Italian, the wait staff accommodated us. the artichokes Romano were decent in

  • Wee C.
    Wee C.2 years ago

    10

    Boss are the besttttt, returning for their carbonara with a friend I just met.

  • Wee C.
    Wee C.2 years ago

    10

    Boss is kind and do remember their customers, food we ordered were fresh and tasty, def will go back again.

  • júlia b.
    júlia b.2 years ago

    7.0

    the waitress was not welcoming and kept insisting we take a look at the entrees and the desserts after we told her we only meant to stop by for some carbonara the last of our trip to rome. she kept begging for us to take a look at the entrees, get wine and get dessert... we felt very uncomfortable. the carbonara was good but nothing special.

  • TATIANA S.2 years ago

    10

    Great meal — the Cacio & Pepe is the best!

  • Rafael G.
    Rafael G.2 years ago

    9.5

    Really good place and good food. The service was fast and everything was so tasty. I really recommend this place

  • Ryoto K.2 years ago

    10

    Thank you so much for serving wonderful foods! Moreover, the atmosphere and staffs are much nicer than we thought. We’ll recommend you to everyone who’s going to Rome. Thank you again.

  • Laura E.2 years ago

    3.5

    Service slow, the bill was not clear. Food was less than average. Would not recommend.

  • Shih-chun W.
    Shih-chun W.2 years ago

    10

    Zucchini flowers is great , carbonara is excellent. The lady’s service is warming too.

  • Zak S.2 years ago

    10

    Fantastic Restaurant with exceptional service. All of the staff was friendly and willing to meet our accommodations. Five stars

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