Il Chianti

Reviews

• Christi S.

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  This is our second visit to Rome with our first being a bit of a gastric blunder.
  This is an excellent restaurant to try some of the most authentic carbonara around and in a good way. Grab plates to share.
  I'm a US citizen for palette reference... the food and staff were excellent. You'll see other Italian tourist in this restaurant.
  Conveniently located near the Trevi fountain and excellent gelato but try some of the desserts on the menu as well I loved the hazelnut semifredo. Creamy and rich with bits of crunch. My father tried the pistachio version and loved it. If you want the best tiramisu you've ever had in your life...dont pass up the chance to order it here. If you're full, share it! My family members who love the taste of coffee or just love coffee were all over it!
  The staff speaks pretty good English too! And the bread options, for while you wait for your food, are total yum! Ask for balsamic vinegar if they only grab the oil. Throw the two on your plate grind a little salt in there and have at it!
  Be prepared, as this isn't the only place, service is slower in Italy. So dont take it personal if they aren't regularly checking in or moving you thru your courses and grabbing your check. That's not the Italian way. AND they close down, only offering happy hour menu until about 7:30pm, at which time they're open for dinner. Wait for dinner if you can. The options are fantastic!
  Enjoy!

• Matan D.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  We just ate at il chianti. The food was ok+ but we got a surprise in our bill.
  They charged us with pane (bread) that we got at the beginning of the meal but no one ordered it.
  We didn't ask for it and got charged for extra 3 euros.
  The bread was dry and one of the bread pieces looked like it had teeth marks that someone took a bite from it a while ago.

• Tim W.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  This was a solid meal that we really enjoyed. We were seated inside with the option of waiting to be seated outside. Inside is really beautiful with the wine bottles lining all of the walls. Our waitress seemed a bit cold at first, but was actually very nice. I think she was overwhelmed as it was very busy.
  
  If you're looking for a great place to dine near the Trevi Fountain, look no further.

• Jason K.

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  My wife and I were on a ten day trip through Italy and this place was right by our hotel and The Trevi Fountain.
  
  We got a spot inside and my wife ordered the mixed vegetable soup, which I had a few bites of. Dear Lord, it was so fresh! This was a 10!
  
  I ordered an Italian beer, which I did not recognize, but it was really good!
  
  I got the large noodles with boar ragu. Every bite was perfect. Tons of flavor and fresh noodles are so much better than creamette boil stuff.
  
  I love a society that takes pride in their food. Go here!

• Michael P.

  star star star star_border star_border 13 May 2026

  Got in with no reservation, was seated in the basement. Had the Carbonara, the gnocchi, and the minestrone. The soup was wonderful, gnocchi was great to, but the carbonara was way to salty for my taste. Pasta was fresh, but nothing really memorable overall.