ARICCIA
La Fraschetta De Sora Ines

La Fraschetta De Sora Ines

Via Borgo San Rocco, 29, Ariccia, Italy, 00072, ARICCIA

Pizza • Caffè • Europeo • Fast Food


"This is my first negative review ever. And if I was able to give negative stars, I would. I also emailed the restaurant privately (who I had been in contact with before) but I have yet to receive a response after nearly 3 weeks. And I am not surprised. Here is what I wrote to them: This email is a little late but I just needed to write about the horrible experience I had at your restaurant on October 30th. I am a former Newyorkese who currently lives in Rome and I am a huge lover (and writer) about food. So I was REALLY excited to bring my mother who was visiting and one of my best friends (another expat) who has lived in Castelli Romani for 20 years to your establishment after seeing you win on one of my favorite shows '4 Restaurants '. And also knowing it was a woman owned family business. and unfortunately I could not have been more disappointed and upset from start to finish. Besides the fact you lost my reservation had me and my party go in between the two restaurants before realizing (and excuse me for my horrible italian but I was trying my best) the young waiter (Alessandro was his name I think) was one of the rudest servers I have ever encountered. He refused to acknowledge us for almost 15 minutes while dismissing us each time we tried to get his attention, him saying he was too busy and would be over soon, yet he continued serving and taking everyone else 's order...even closing out the same tables! When we tried to get his attention a second time for water at least (because it was hot) he actually scolded us! Three women his elders all old enough to be his mother and grandmother. I have never been more disrespected and mortified in all my life. And lucky for him I was with my mother and I didn 't want to cause a scene. He proceeded to slam down our water after another ridiculously long wait without taking our food order (your kitchen was near closing) and never bringing my friend 's prosecco. He also never said that you didn 't actually HAVE prosecco to serve so she went without knowing none was coming her entire meal. Luckily another server who was much nicer took our food order and I didn 't have to deal with Alessandro until it was time to get the bill. I think I was extremely simpatico (especially given the situation and how he was treating me). I asked him if I could pay for my guests discretely because I didn 't want them to know I was treating them. And literally 2 seconds later this piece of work runs after me and over to our table to give me the bill in front of my guests. It was almost as if he did it on purpose! Maybe our experience would have been more pleasant if we were all native Italians or men but a restaurant should never discrimiate so blatantly in front of their customers. It was quite honestly the worst dining experience I have had in Italy and my entire life. And I am counting places where I have actually been food poisioned. I am shocked that this restaurant even qualified for a show and I am going to write them saying so. But I just wanted to make you aware so hopefully no one ever gets treated that way again. EVER. And also honestly, your food is at best mediocre and waaay too expensive for the quality and taste. Or maybe we were charged more by your waiter..."

Osteria Dar Vignarolo.

Osteria Dar Vignarolo.

Via Strada Nuova, 97/99 00040, Ariccia, Italy, ARICCIA

Caffè • Pasta • Carne • Minestra


"While trying to meet friends in the area we were looking for a place where to experience the real Ariccia and Castello romani food and wine. We didn 't really know this place, but we found it as the n1 place in the area. I have to say that I agree with most of the previous reviews. Place has the informal vibe of an old inn/osteria. Two vaulted rooms and an outside space in the middle of a car parking. Service is prompt and very chatty and kind. Now let 's talk food: really, really great. We were there in 4. Two adults and two children. Us grown ups went for a mixed antipasto (ham, bufala mozzarella, ricotta, salami, spicy salami, bean and pork skin soup, bruschettas, coppiette, capocollo ham and front and centre the dish ariccia is famous for: Porchetta) plus arrosticini (very long and thin bbqed kebabs made of lamb) and a bottle of romanella wine (red fizzy wine). Children went for a bit of our food plus a bbqed sausages and the omni present chips. Everything was delicious and, if I weren 't a glutton, more than enough for us all. Unfortunately I am. I couldn 't leave without trying another dish the area is famous for: pasta alla gricia which is and old relative of a carbonara and amatriciana. At this point the place was packed full of locals which is always a good sign. Pasta took a bit to arrive but it was superlative. After that coffee and bill. All of this humongous banquet was 50 eu. A bargain. We stayed only a night, but otherwise I would have gladly gone back for more. Food, experience, the whole package. 100% endorsed."

Fontana Di Papa

Fontana Di Papa

Via Nettunense Km 12 Loc. Cecchina, 00040, ARICCIA, Italy

Caffè • Pasta • Pizza • Colazione


"We were staying in Rome for an annual conference and, having some free time, decided to find the Fontana di Papa for lunch having chanced on it previously. Our recollections of distance were badly out but, with judicious research on google we were able to find it by Kilometre 12 as we remembered. There is a huge car park which was not all that full as we arrived just before 1pm. What looked like a large family party was gathering outside but, when we went in, only a few tables were occupied. We were shown to a table and water was quickly served. Our waiter then came and, in Italian (and only Italian) explained what there was and asked what we 'd like. We started with some delicious bruschetta pomodoro accompanied by 3 types of grilled vegetables. This we followed with fettuccini with mushrooms and rigatoni with a tomato and chilli sauce. Next we had sausage and skewers of delicious lamb with roast potatoes, and chicory. Next we had home made pannacotta with caramel and chocolate sauces. Everything was beautifully cooked. We had coffee and a couple of litres of sparkling water and a total bill of €58. It was excellent value for money. They take credit cards. The Clientele ranged from elderly couples and singles to young families and from the large family group to groups of workmen having lunch together. They have excellent and inexpensive wine choices and the place is immaculately clean. Large linen napkins and attentive staff also add to the pleasure of eating there. We 'll certainly be back. It 's now programmed into our satnav and mobile phones so we will not be delayed arriving next time. The Restaurant became completely full and understandably so with the quality of food and prices. When you add the fact that it 's family-run and the Hotel gets good reports too it 's not surprising. Thank goodness we found it again! And it 's not only child friendly but dog friendly too."