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La Dispensa dei Mellini

Lungo Tevere Dei Mellini 31/32, 00193 Rome, Italy
+39 06 3212633
Ranked #56 of 3,950 restaurants in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Prati
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Prati
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Arlington, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

My work colleagues and I were exhausted after a full day of travel and sightseeing. and then it started raining making finding this little gem I'd read anout on TripAdvisor even harder to find. But we were all pleased that we had persevered. A perfect modern Rome feeling about the place, which has only a few tables. The welcome was... More

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Jaca, Aragon, Spain
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Very friendly service, and unusual interesting recipies on the menu that would not be for those who see Italian food as pizzas and pasta, but is a lot of fun for anyone interested in something different. I had a pasta with mole (Mexican chocolate) dish, but it wasn't spicy, and I think the Mexicans have the right idea (if chocolate... More

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Luebeck
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

During our short stay in Rome we enjoyed this little nice restaurant twice. We loved the regional/italian food very much and the translation of the menu was very personal and friendly. Although the wine list was short and not to expensive. If we would stay in Rome we would come again...........................

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Bath, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We were so impressed having eaten on the 15th we returned on the 17 March after poor rugby international. Boss explained the menu in great detail and was very helpful indeed. We concentrated on fish based dishes and they were all delicious. The puddings were first class and the cheaper red wine was very pleasing. We will return!

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Austin, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We started out with an appetizer. The menu is different everyday and the service was very friendly. They translated the menu for us and were willing to repeat everything. My husband had fettuccine and I had gnocchi. They were fantastic. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the dessert was amazing. There Tiramisu was awesome and so was the Semi-freddo. I... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Of Italian and a restaurant background, I found this an absolute delight. We've travelled to Rome many times and this would be one of the best finds. It's relaxed, local, low key. The menu is only in Italian and there is none of this 'coperta or service charge' rubbish you see in the restaurants that just want bums on seats... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
6
people found this review helpful

I am totally confused as to how anyone can write a positive review on this establishment! Staff may indeed be pleasant, but the Chef, no, let’s use the word Cook, doesn’t have a clue! Starters bland tasteless, and meats chewy and poor quality. My steak which I requested be cooked medium, was still making mooing noises when served. Last time... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Based on all recommendations for the place we made reservations few days in advance and were looking forward to a treat. The menu looked promising and service if a little unorthodox was almost endearing. The problem was food. Two main dishes were too salty to finish. I don't believe it was a problem of our unrefined palates as we had... More

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Grantham
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
6
people found this review helpful

We knew there was a good restaurant in the vicinity of our hotel (Hotel dei Mellini) after looking at tripadvisor, but we weren't exactly sure of the location. Fortunately, we stumbled upon it by chance and were lucky to get in as another group had just finished. We agree with many of the other reviews that it was by far... More

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2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

When you are in Rome, you have to come in this wonderful restaurant. All features is a special ones, as service, food, kindness, atmophere...and the prices are not expensive! It's fantastic place, one of the most fashionable and high quality restaurant in Rome!

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