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La Carbonara

Via Panisperna, 214, 00184 Rome, Italy
064825176
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Ranked #676 of 5,453 restaurants in Rome
Price range: $20 - $25
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Holden, Missouri
Top Contributor
61 reviews 61 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Two American women of a certain age traveling together had a great meal. We got in, without reservations, on a Thursday evening shortly before 19:30. Initially we thought it was going to be a bust, but after we ordered a bottle of wine (not house) we were treated differently. Yes, there is writing from past guest on the walls. Yes,... More

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KL
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

We went in without any reservations and was told to wait a while. After that a European couple came in and was also told that the place is full and also told to wait. Upon the availability of a table, they were given the table first. This is totally unacceptable! We waited anyway and ate there. Food wasn't that good... More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

the restaurant have a special casual style with writings on the walls and wine bottles, its a little bit tight inside, a lot of tables in a not big space, the food was good, they have a dish called La Carbonara its very good and very tasty, if you go there you have to try it, and there's free wifi... More

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new york
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I did not know what carbonara was until I had it at this lively restaurant on Campo de' Fiori on our first night in Rome. The thick chunks of bacon in the smooth buttery sauce on pasta el dente was delicious and correctly portioned. It is fun to watch all of the comings and goings on the square between the... More

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Novato, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Unfriendly waiters, mediocre food ( and that is an overstatement!) food, a dirty, stained, disgusting menu, several dishes not even available, prices out of line with quality, Waiter suggested a 1/4 liter of wine for 10 Euos that was not drinkable - but then asked for a tip. Right.

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Dalaman, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We were recommended to this lovely place and it didn't disappoint. It was packed full to bursting when we arrived but we were soon found a table. We asked the waiter for his recommendations and the nut pasta was superlative. We came back the next night (having this time booked a table) and had more delicious pasta followed by a... More

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San Francisco, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

My daughter fell in love with the carbonara here when we were in Rome in September 2011. We returned to Rome during Easter week this year and just had to visit La Carbonara so that I can sample the house specialty for myself. We checked in at 6 PM to reserve but we were told to just return at 7... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We were lucky to get the second to last table when we arrived just after 19.00 hrs. The waiter was extremely friendly and amusing. The food was excellent - the biggest fillet steak with rocket I have ever eaten and very tasty. The hand cut ham with buffalo mozzarella is a must!

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Varese
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41 reviews 41 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Although we did not have reservation, the staff managed to find us a table but only available until 8:30 pm. Fair enough. We have not realised one needs to book before hand so we were grateful we got in. We were pleasantly surprised there were a few typical roman dishes. We were very curious to try as we do not... More

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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

Ate here twice. Once was at beginning of trip, the other last night. Arrived on a rainy Monday night without reservations. Waited patiently for table and ordered wine.Was seated within 1/2 hour and again enjoyed the wonderful roasted artichokes and a pasta dish and a complimentary cordial. I think some reviewers have confused this restaurant with other of same name... More

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