Reviews - Osti Matti
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Astrid N. • 2 reviews
November 23, 2024
10/10Amazing as always. Almost worth a trip to Rome just to visit. It is a full evening though, almost like visiting a family or friend’s house, so not suitable if you have time sensitive plans after. Will be back soon!
Mariana D. • 1 review
November 10, 2024
10/10Delicious homemade food and very friendly host. We enjoyed our visit!
Mark F. • 1 review
October 18, 2024
10/10+3Our host was awesome and only outdone by the food. A truly remarkable evening. We felt like we were welcomed into someone’s home for a meal. Highly recommend this spot.
Mikaela D. • 1 review
August 10, 2024
10/10Friendly, fun, great with gluten free options and wonderful food.
Anna M. • 3 reviews
June 29, 2024
10/10The host
Claire H. • 1 review
June 14, 2024
10/10I was recommended to try Osti Matti by a family member and it did not disappoint! The team were incredible and very attentive! They enjoyed talking with us about Italian food and wine and made my boyfriend’s birthday very special. Thank you!!
Richard N. • 2 reviews
May 7, 2024
10/10Once we arrived inside, the owner welcomed us, checked our reservation, and seated us quickly. We enjoyed house red wine and he explained all of the plate opted for each course. He asked where we from and it sounded like he spoke English, Italian, and French. Once the food arrived, the first bite, we knew we had hit the taste lottery. My wife’s main course and mine were both excellent. This was the best meal we have had in our 10 day trip to London, Paris, and Rome. Most excellent.
Adam Z. • 2 reviews
May 6, 2024
10/10We’ve been in Italy for 8 days and this has been the best restaurant we went to. Amazing food, a great host and a very nice, homey atmosphere. We liked it so much that we booked a table for the next day right away
Julie B. • 3 reviews
May 4, 2024
10/10First time in this restaurant. The waiter was amazing and gave a lot of information about the menu even if the restaurant was full (only him). The food was good too. Good portion. I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good moment at a fair price.
William E. • 2 reviews
May 2, 2024
10/10Our host this evening kept our party and the other guests smiling and engaged all evening, taking the time to explain the day’s menu and providing recommendations. Each dish was well-portioned and delicious. I would recommend the lamb with truffle - absolutely delicious!
Mary Ann N. • 1 review
March 18, 2024
9.5/10The food was delicious. The owner Sabatinio and the chef are amazing people with great talent. After dinner, we took pictures with them because they literally became our friends by the end of the meal. I highly recommend this fabulous dining experience.
Patricia P. • 1 review
March 17, 2024
10/10This was by far the best restaurant of our vacation! The owner was funny and friendly and able to explain the menu in both English and Italian. The food was out of this world. For reference, we enjoyed the cheese plate with honey and jams, 2 pasta dishes- the ravioli in balsamic glaze is what dreams are made of. The pork shank, artichokes and potatoes- delicious. And homemade cherry panacotta and coffee for dessert. The meal was incredible! We had a delicious and reasonably priced bottle of wine and thoroughly enjoyed our last night in Rome at Osti Matti. Not to be missed this is a hidden gem.
Jon A. • 2 reviews
December 1, 2023
10/10The food, service and atmosphere are unmatched! Absolutely fantastic! Delicious! Thank you so much Osti Matti! See you next visit!
Nina C. • 1 review
November 17, 2023
10/10One of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful food put together thoughtfully and such a great atmosphere.
Daniel C. • 1 review
October 17, 2023
10/10The restaurant has awesome food and I am very surprised and happy that the owner gave me such a warm and kind hospitality. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who are looking to have a complete experience of great food plus the warm service.
Sarah P. • 1 review
October 6, 2023
10/10We last visited the wonderful Osti Matti 5 years ago, I'm so pleased to say it is still as fabulous as before. We booked our trip to Rome with the intention of coming back to this great find. The owner is very passionate about his traditional Roman menu. The food was outstanding Cheeses and hams with honey, rosehip and jam for the cheese, Spaghetti pepe then pork shank with cherry and balsamic glase, pana cota were just to die for. Extremely reasonable price wonderful atmosphere. We lived the whole experience, don't hesitate to visit just make sure you book before you arrive as tables are like gold dust.
Marci R. • 1 review
September 24, 2023
10/10This little restaurant was excellent . The owner took the time to explain the menu and also how to dine in Italy( as we are first time visitors ). The food was excellent and prepared lovingly . We also found it very affordable compared to traveling in the US. As an added benefit , the owner was our server and had a wonderful sense of humor and definitely a way with people . Would highly recommend !
Ernesto N. • 2 reviews
September 19, 2023
4.5/10We had an 8pm booking. We arrived 7:45 hoping we could be accommodated earlier but found the restaurant was still closed. Other customers started coming and all were left waiting for the place to open. Sabatino was so entertaining in presenting the menu. We received our antipasta around 9:15. My wife and i were already falling asleep waiting for the 1st and 2nd main dishes to be served. They arrived almost at 10.
Lisa M. • 4 reviews
September 4, 2023
9.5/10A great little local find. The waiter was extremely attentive and knowledgable about the food. He spoke in English and took the time to go through the whole menu explaining what each dish was and about the ingredients. He was so friendly and we were made to feel so welcome. The restaurant was busy with locals and tourists but we received first class service and food throughout.
Jenn L. • 1 review
May 5, 2023
9.5/10We are regulars because the food is incredible and the owner is wonderful. Great wine, cheese/meat plates, pastas and meats. I always get the tagliare and the stinco. Just come and eat here. You’ll be glad you did.
Nadine P. • 1 review
April 8, 2023
10/10To feel at home far away, with comfort foods that are made with respect and love!! Authentic traditional foods and a great atmosphere! Wonderful staff too!!
Dennis L. • 2 reviews
December 4, 2022
10/10Very welcoming, we felt “like home” immediately. Food was amazing. Service excellent, funny and extraordinary entertaining. Hopefully we'll be back as soon as possible.
Florentin H. • 3 reviews
July 8, 2022
10/10It was really good. See you In next time again. Very kind and friendly. Typical Italian restaurant Gerz kind and friendly tasted very good………….
Andre L. • 2 reviews
November 13, 2021
9.5/10A place in a non touristic area and by the looks not special, so why would you? Well because you do NOT end up in a tourist trap but a genuine real Italian place with passionate staff/owner, just very good (not fancy but very good) food, homemade and a heaven if you have gluten allergy! 2 people run this place, hats off! Super hard workers and passionate so you can guess the result. So book a table and get good genuine homemade food and a friendly price.
- -. • 1 review
June 14, 2019
10/10Amazing local food with the story behind it explained by a carasmatic and friendly host
Steven D. • 7 reviews
April 7, 2019
10/10Our first meal in Rome was a terrific one. Excellent food and excellent service. Very personalized experience, great job explaining the different cuisines and then also excellent food.. Would 100% recommend.
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October 22, 2018
10/10Our favourite restaurant in Rome. Delicious food and the owner went above and beyond to facilitate our every need. All while tending to everyone else in the restaurant.
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October 18, 2018
7.5/10Food was cooked very well tasted home cooked .. owner is very nice .. not sure I would go back bc of restaurants vibe and looks but was not expensive just expected something nicer but food was cooked very well
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October 16, 2018
10/10Relaxed atmosphere, great service with nice stories of backgrounds of food and area, and of course great fiod with true taste from raw ingredients and not only from spices.
Sarah J. • 14 reviews
October 15, 2018
10/10A real gem of a restaurant, authentic and high quality home cooked food. Well worth seeking out.. Small traditional menu mostly meat dishes but were happy to suggest and recommend vegetarian options .
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September 1, 2018
10/10You can’t go just once????????????
Joshua K. • 8 reviews
August 18, 2018
10/10I mean no do disrespect when I say, if you want to have a meal in Rome where you are treated truly as guest, this is the place for you. Well away from the beaten path, expect a beautiful experience.
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August 11, 2018
10/10Delightful meal. The owner was amazing. He took the time to explain all of the dishes written in Italian to the two English speaking tables. He explained the philosophy of local sourced, fresh ingredients along with the fact that he personally knows all of the suppliers. The risotto and fresh pasta were to die for. Our only complaint was that we had no room for dessert. Finally, last bonus - 6 euros for a litre of excellent white house wine.
- -. • 1 review
June 8, 2018
10/10If there were any more stars I would give it 10 more! From the attention and service, to the exquisite food- I would have walked by this hole in the wall and never even tried it had it not been recommended by the hotel. It’s a 10-15 min cab drive from the heart of the city but if you want authenticity and the feel of eating in someone’s home this is the place to be! I have tried the top restaurants recommended by trip advisor and friends in Rome, and this by far has been the best one. The owner, Sebastino, is the definition of hospitality. If there is one place you must try- this is is, not to mention that you CANNOT beat the price given the high quality and freshness of food. It’s a hidden gem that truly deserves the highest recognition!
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May 14, 2018
10/10A hidden gem well worth going to. Delicious local traditional Italian recipes with ingredients sourced directly from the farm. An entertaining and amusing owner/host topped off the night especially with his descriptive explanation of the menu. Would definitely recommend.
Elodie R. • 15 reviews
April 16, 2018
8/10If you go to Rome and want to try something different that Roman dishes, I will recommend you this small restaurant inspired by the Emilia Romagna zone. Good plates including great ingredients that are taking from a same place. I was so happy as for one time I could eat Lasagna as Osti Matti make it white without tomatoes sauce and it was delicious. I had as well home made ravioli, then I choose to try melted pecorino cheese and for dessert la panna cotta. This last one was ok, it I really hard to find a really great and wonderful panna cotta even if it is home made. We met the Cook, nice lady and the service was well done, with great explanation in every languages if needed.
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March 23, 2018
9.5/10We had a really lovely family meal here. The food was delicious and the host was really welcoming and funny.
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March 11, 2018
10/10Maybe one of the two or three best meals i have ever had in Italy! Great host too!!!
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January 29, 2018
10/10The best Italian food in all of Italy. The service and the food both get an A+. The owner goes out of his way to make you feel welcome in Rome. This was the first place we ate at in Rome and it was a highlight of our trip.
- -. • 2 reviews
January 26, 2018
10/10Oh my gosh, first meal in Rome and probably our best Italian meal ever!! We went a little overboard and ordered too much, so by the time our secondi piatti arrived, we were almost too full to enjoy it. Seriously GREAT food. The charcuterie and cheese plate was amazing, the the pasta dishes surpassed that, and the capper was "grandma's meatballs"....our of this world!! Prices are really good, service was fantastic with a lot of laughter, dinner was so delicious that we've made reservations for our LAST night in rome, too. Can't wait!
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