Osteria Barberini
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Danny H. • 1 review
December 25, 2025
2/10Terrible service
Andy B. • 1 review
December 15, 2025
10/10We chose OB because it specializes in truffles. It was a memorable and unforgettable evening with a sensational entree of pasta and white truffles. The starters, desserts, service and ambience were equally good, but the all star was the white truffles! It's a delightfully small, modest and relaxing setting. Being first timers to Osteria Barbarini, we know we will return!
Alex L. • 1 review
December 22, 2025
6.5/10The food was not great and for sure overpriced
Rana K. • 1 review
December 16, 2025
6/10Very very expensive. Every dishes have too much truff, it was too much, so not very tasty
קרן מ. • 1 review
December 12, 2025
10/10Excellent food and excellent service
Female C. • 1 review
December 10, 2025
10/10We had a lovely time at Osteria Barberini. Everything was great (food, wine, environment) and the staff very attentive and friendly. Would easily go back there tomorrow….
Jim L. • 63 reviews
November 25, 2025
8.5/10
Nine years had passed since our last visit to Osteria Barbarini. I had recommended it to a number of friends who would be visiting Rome. We recalled it as one of the best dining experiences in Rome. The current version has slipped a bit - it is still a good restaurant featuring a good value truffle menu - but it is not quite what it was. That said, the staff was exellent, the truffle menu very enjoyable, and the remodeled space pleasant. They have a nice wine list, however, my first four choices were not in stock. I finally asked the waiter to recommend something, which was very nice. We will likely return on a future visit to Rome.
Roberto F. • 1 review
November 21, 2025
5/10
The food was just ok, although truffle is served, it did not have a full impact on the taste of the meal. The servers were not attentive, lacks that certain concern for the customers. We asked to be moved to another table because it is too close to the door and it was a very cold night when we had the dinner. The portions of food are not filling as well as not appealing to look at. Overall, our experience is subpar to what we’ve expected to have a great experience with excellent tasting, appropriate portions of food. I will not recommend and even come back to this restaurant again.
Joanna C. • 1 review
November 13, 2025
4/10I was at the Osteria few years ago, and it was perfect and full of people. I don’t know what happened, but today was terrible. No meat in lobster, the tagliolini not aldente, service poor. The restaurant empty of people. I will never come back
Jenny F. • 1 review
October 11, 2025
2/10A complete tourist trap. It is a famous truffle restaurant, but their truffle had no aroma or taste at all. I honestly didn’t feel like I was eating real truffles. We ordered the sea bass carpaccio, lasagna, and risotto, all with black truffle, but every dish was bland and flavorless. We were seated in the basement with flies buzzing around, and the restroom was wet, smelly, and dirty. Overall, a very disappointing experience. Definitely not recommended.
Angel C. • 1 review
November 9, 2025
3/10We were initially impressed by how friendly and welcoming this Italian restaurant seemed, but our experience soon turned disappointing. When we sat down, we noticed that every printed price on our menus had been covered with handwritten labels showing higher amounts. A “specials” page listed white truffle pasta at £70 — we could see the original £40 price faintly beneath. We decided to order from the regular menu, yet even those prices were inflated. While waiting, we noticed locals nearby had menus with the original printed prices, much lower than ours. When the staff realised we’d compared menus, they awkwardly adjusted our bill to the local prices. Though we appreciated that, it left a bad taste. It’s upsetting to feel singled out and overcharged simply for being tourists. A warning to other travellers: always check menus carefully, as some places sadly take advantage of visitors’ trust.
Anna S. • 6 reviews
November 10, 2025
8/10I honestly expected a bit more from this restaurant. The food felt pretty average, and the atmosphere wasn’t very cozy. It also seemed like most of the guests were tourists, which made it feel less authentic. However, the staff was wonderful and really put in a lot of effort
Ron N. • 1 review
November 9, 2025
10/10
Very good food
Hari S. • 1 review
November 8, 2025
5/10
Very poor service. Food is about average if not mediocre. This place used to be better; now it’s just another tourist trap. Never again…
Ilan R. • 3 reviews
October 31, 2025
3.5/10Threw up all night. Terrible experience
Samantha B. • 1 review
October 26, 2025
2.5/10The service was terrible, the server took our order and never came back. The food was also not good, it had no flavour and was not fully cooked.
Michelle W. • 1 review
October 26, 2025
8/10The lasagna sauce was congealed, mostly noodles stuck together. My partner enjoyed his meal.
Alexandros A. • 1 review
October 26, 2025
4.5/10Food is under average
Drew R. • 1 review
October 16, 2025
10/10Great food and service. Accommodated our group of seven in a private room. Truffle specialties were amazing. Highly recommend!
Oyin O. • 1 review
October 12, 2025
9/10Flavorful and delicious!
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