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Merulana Cafe

Via Merulana 138, Rome, Italy
+39 06 7004221
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Ranked #658 of 5,586 restaurants in Rome
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Out of the busiest part you find this very cosy restaurant. The service was very good and the place looked very tidy and neat with bookshelves and antique decorations that made it feel very homely. The food were served quite quicly. We had brucietto ala tomato and garlic for starters and lasagne for the main course. It was really good,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

The food and atmosphere are amazing! Try anything bolognese and you won't be disappointed. Only a few minutes from il Colosseo and the Manzoni Metro. Say ciao to Claudio if you are lucky to have the classiest host in all of Roma greet you! You can also have English or American breakfast, but Mimi says you must be there at... More

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Angusthescot
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013 via mobile

We stumbled upon this establishment whilst looking for somewhere else.We had a few drinks and some nibbles.Reasonably priced.Staff o.k. Nice inside and good ambience.Would reccomend for a drink.Food that came out to pther tables looked just o.k.

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Bristol
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We (group of female friends) found this cafe by Battistero Lateranese and first went in for coffee only. However the food looked excellent and we were informed that the Gnoochi and pasta was all freshly made. We visited twice and all had tasty food both times. The interior is fantastic with mirrors and posters - quite old worldly. Very warm... More

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Tuncurry, New South Wales, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

Great food, good service and reasonable prices.........the pasta was lovely and the fried mozzarella was yummy. Good, friendly service and the price was pretty good too.....

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TLV
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

very nice place a combination of Cafe, Pub and Restorant. we visited 2 time the first for coffee and desert. when we asked for tiramisu the waiter told us that they just finnished and the new are not ready ret. good signe that they make it at home. the Next time we had it- It was EXCELANT. also the the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I was in Rome for the last week, and visited the Merulana cafe on 4 occasions. Every time my wife and I walked through the door the staff gave you a smile as though you were one of the family. Anna was our waitress and would advise us on what Italian food to try, and I must say although basic... More

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Austin, Texas
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We came across this place following a visit to Palatine Hill and after deciding to wander a bit in order to find a restaurant not too close to the touristy area. Even then, we only chose it because it started to rain and the prices on the menu looked reasonable. The waitstaff was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy, but... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

Looked great from outside, my partner, a bloke, thought the staff uniform was more in keeping with another kind of establishment! The starters were of very poor quality, my partners steak was pieces of meat rather than a piece of fillet as the menu promised. My mixed meat grill was fine till i got to something I didn't recognise and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Me and my girlfriend visited this place 3 times over our stay. The decor is great, the food is nice, the drinks were reasonably priced, overall a really well established place, that always had people in it (a good sign in my eyes). Every time we dined the food was presented in a very nice way, by a friendly waiting... More

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