Colline Emiliane

We showed up on Friday afternoon und the friendly staff let us in. After waiting for 20 minutes like he told us we got a table. The spinach pie was delicious, so was the duck with orange sauce. The walnut cake was good too. But overall the food was not as good as we expected. I would say you wouldn’t miss anything if you don’t dine here.

This place exudes an incredible home-style ambiance, especially when your Nona is a Michelin-star chef. Our dinner reservation was at 9:30 p.m., but people were still arriving at 10 p.m.! The food is simply exquisite. The antipasto platter was a standout, with its melt-in-the-mouth hams. The other main courses were straightforward, but they didn’t lack flavor or depth. I opted for the lasagne, which is only available on Fridays and Saturdays. It was a delightful dish with a firm pasta that didn’t drown in the usual excessive béchamel sauce. My companion enjoyed the braised beef with mashed potatoes. The tender meat fell apart effortlessly, and the rich flavors were simply divine. Desserts were equally impressive. If you’re seeking a truly memorable dining experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere, this place is an absolute must-visit. Don’t miss out on this culinary gem; book your reservation early to secure your spot!

One of the best pasta I’ve ever had!!! Gnocchi di zucca with tartufo was heavenly! It’s porcini season and my partner got the tagliatelle porcini which was excellent as well. Tip to make a reservation in advance or try to show up early and line up before dinner in case they have cancellations.

Appetizer plate was so good! It is a must-try! Spinach and ricotta Tortelloni and pumpkin tortelli were so delicious. Main dish were just fine. Duck was good but the other was nothing special.

Our first experience in this restaurant. To us, everything is perfect - Tortellini in broth, bolognese, slow cooked duck breast in orange sauce, tiramisu. We like how they split our second course into 2 half portion each. Never try to do walkin, we saw quite a few walkins but were turned down, including us on the 1st night, coz of the slots are fully booked. So pls do reservation.

As good as 10 years ago when we first visited Rome and this restaurant. Their homemade fresh pasta and ragu are the best and authentic, not too salty, very balanced taste.

We were looking to treat ourselves to a nice authentic Italian meal and was recommended by a friend to try Colline Emiliane. We did not regret it - the pastas were out of this world and the sauces all so delicious. The tiramisu dessert very nicely rounded off the meal! We would highly recommend reservations but we were very fortunate that a table did not turn up and the manager was kind enough to let us have it. Definitely a must-try when in Rome!

I didn’t know this restaurant is considered one of the best in the neighborhood and hard to reserve. But I just walked in and they were super nice and accommodating. The food is as simple as tasty, like eating at your grandma’s house. So happy I discovered it. As I told the owner’s son, “who doesn’t make a reservation loves you even more” Bravo ! 🙌

We showed up on Friday afternoon und the friendly staff let us in. After waiting for 20 minutes like he told us we got a table. The spinach pie was delicious, so was the duck with orange sauce. The walnut cake was good too. But overall the food was not as good as we expected. I would say you wouldn’t miss anything if you don’t dine here.

This place exudes an incredible home-style ambiance, especially when your Nona is a Michelin-star chef. Our dinner reservation was at 9:30 p.m., but people were still arriving at 10 p.m.! The food is simply exquisite. The antipasto platter was a standout, with its melt-in-the-mouth hams. The other main courses were straightforward, but they didn’t lack flavor or depth. I opted for the lasagne, which is only available on Fridays and Saturdays. It was a delightful dish with a firm pasta that didn’t drown in the usual excessive béchamel sauce. My companion enjoyed the braised beef with mashed potatoes. The tender meat fell apart effortlessly, and the rich flavors were simply divine. Desserts were equally impressive. If you’re seeking a truly memorable dining experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere, this place is an absolute must-visit. Don’t miss out on this culinary gem; book your reservation early to secure your spot!

One of the best pasta I’ve ever had!!! Gnocchi di zucca with tartufo was heavenly! It’s porcini season and my partner got the tagliatelle porcini which was excellent as well. Tip to make a reservation in advance or try to show up early and line up before dinner in case they have cancellations.

Appetizer plate was so good! It is a must-try! Spinach and ricotta Tortelloni and pumpkin tortelli were so delicious. Main dish were just fine. Duck was good but the other was nothing special.

Our first experience in this restaurant. To us, everything is perfect - Tortellini in broth, bolognese, slow cooked duck breast in orange sauce, tiramisu. We like how they split our second course into 2 half portion each. Never try to do walkin, we saw quite a few walkins but were turned down, including us on the 1st night, coz of the slots are fully booked. So pls do reservation.

As good as 10 years ago when we first visited Rome and this restaurant. Their homemade fresh pasta and ragu are the best and authentic, not too salty, very balanced taste.

We were looking to treat ourselves to a nice authentic Italian meal and was recommended by a friend to try Colline Emiliane. We did not regret it - the pastas were out of this world and the sauces all so delicious. The tiramisu dessert very nicely rounded off the meal! We would highly recommend reservations but we were very fortunate that a table did not turn up and the manager was kind enough to let us have it. Definitely a must-try when in Rome!

I didn’t know this restaurant is considered one of the best in the neighborhood and hard to reserve. But I just walked in and they were super nice and accommodating. The food is as simple as tasty, like eating at your grandma’s house. So happy I discovered it. As I told the owner’s son, “who doesn’t make a reservation loves you even more” Bravo ! 🙌

Prior to visiting Italy, I had read a review about Colline Emiliane and missed out on making a reservation before arriving. As a result I figured I missed out. By chance I walked by Colline Emiliane while doing my touristy activities visiting the Spanish Steps nearby. I saw the line and met a few friendly tourists waiting on line as walkins. The conversation was great and as a result, ended up waiting with them for what seemed like an eternity to get inside. One thing about Italy is that the food is incredible everywhere and Italians know how to make liver taste extraordinary. A little olive oil, some shallots, liver sliced thinly, seared rare topped with the finest droplets of balsamic vinegar and you have a dish I will never ever turn down. I'm sure the meat was sourced locally and handled properly all the way to my table. The mashed potatoes that accompanied the dish was incredibly rich. A bowl of bolognese was also undeniably yum as well. It is clear that this a family restaurant and they take customer interactions seriously. I was greeted warmly when I arrived and the same upon leaving. In between the service and food was outstanding, Colline Emiliano is a definite visit on any trip to Rome.

The best meal we had in Rome! Their butternut squash pasta was one of the best. Tiramisu was amazing.

Getting in touch with them to make a reservation was a bit tough but our hotel was able to call and get us situated for our last meal in Italy. Throughout the trip, all we could think about is how much we missed the food from our previous Italy trip, in Tuscany and Milan so Colline Emiliane was a very welcome change of pace. The service was great as was the wine. The food itself was delicious. The pasta was cooked perfect, the fillings and sauces were delicious. The true stars were the ravioli and the truffle gnocchi but in delicate sauces but bursting with flavors. The angolotti was good but there was a bit too much broth. The Tiramisu to finish it off was nice as well! Add this to your list if you can!!

Colline Emiliane is a must if you're visiting Rome, but be sure to make a reservation. They only have 2 seatings per day. You can try to get lucky if there is a cancellation or people finish early. We made a reservation 2 weeks in advance and got a 9:15pm seating on a Friday night. Pasta was amazing! So fresh and made right there. We have the spinach ravioli and tagliatelle. You honestly can't got wrong with ANY of the pasta there. Our server was a little slow and forgot a few things. Love how casual it is and for being Michelin restaurant. Can't wait to go back!

Called and made a reservation the day prior. Which is soooo necessary. The restaurant is small and after being seated essentially every party that came in after me were told the restaurant was full for lunch and essentially turned away. With that out the way I can understand why this place is so hyped. Probably one of my favorite meals in Rome. I'm not typically a fan of gnocchi because they're usually too dense but I couldn't resist gnocchi and truffles so I just went for it. The gnocchi at this place were little pillows of heaven. So fluffy. So chewy. So light. The way i imagine gnocchi is supposed to be like. Service was top notch. No qualms about it. If you're in Rome and you're able to .. definitely try to add this place to the agenda.

The restaurant opens at 12:45pm. You need a reservation. They turned a family of three away. We asked at our hotel if they would make a reservation for 1:00pm. Was told the reservation would be called at 12:45pm when they opened. We got there at 1:00pm and they didn't have our name. Informed them that the hotel was to have called. After a few minutes he gave us the table by the front door. Other tables were empty but reserved. Wifey ordered and enjoyed the tagliatelle. I had ravioli with spinach and sausage, all homemade. Very good tasting. I could see a woman cutting the freshly made spaghetti via an enclosed window. My ravioli had different shapes. Pretty cool. Yummy. Ordered a dish of spinach and a bread basket. They never arrived. Two glasses of wine and a nice desert of tiramisu. After a while all the restaurants seem to look the same but it's the taste and enjoyment that's important. Rated this a 4 since we didn't get to enjoy all of the food we ordered. Maybe next time. Still worth the trip but make that reservation day or night. It fills fast.

This tucked away restaurant is amazing and totally worth checking out when you're in Rome. The food was delicious, service informed and efficient and the ambiance made you feel welcome and at home.

We got lucky. Before I continue, plenty of well deserved ink has been spilled about this place and I'm here to confirm that it's all true. Back to our luck, we showed up with no reservation and by some miracle of a no show, we were fortunate enough to be seated for the 9:30 seating the same day and everyone was as gracious to us as if we had been in the books for months. Having said that I wouldn't recommend just showing up, schedule a reservation! We started with an order of prosciutto and an order of the pork shoulder salami. I'm full from dinner and yet as I type this my mouth is watering. The prosciutto was so evenly balanced between the flavor of the pork and the spices used to cure it. It was not dry or stringy or too fatty very, very nice. The salami was equally balanced with a bit of heat and a perfect blend of spices used in curing and the glorious flavor of the pork shoulder. Both just reset my definition of and expectations for cured meat. They were both served with house made crackers that were made from the gnocchi dough only baked and with the slightest kiss of salt. I had the tagliatelle alla bolognese and my companions had the pumpkin ravioli and the lasagne Verdi. First off all of the pastas were so fresh, clean and elegant, each different yet no less flavorful. Starting with the tagliatelle it had a nice al dente bite to it and tasted of fresh dough. The ragout was not too wet and not too dry and delicately balanced in terms of spices also it didn't taste of cream nor was it greasy, which is a pet peeve of mine. The pumpkin ravioli was and I was afraid it might be, but it was not sweet. The spices were nicely balanced highlighting and enhancing the flavor of the pumpkin. The dough in the ravioli was equally as fresh as the tagliatelle but with a hint more moisture. Again I'm drooling. The lasagne was like no lasagne I've ever had. First, it was green because they incorporated spinach into the dough adding an unexpected hint of earthiness to the pasta. The lasagne itself was not greasy, not cheesy and not dripping wet. The dough was softer and slightly different t than the two other pastas in terms of texture and bite and it was nice and thin, not thick and gelatinous which tasted great in the layers of the dish. The meat sauce and cheese were well balanced in terms of flavors mingling and the cheese was not overbearing. It was quite an experience. For dessert we had the chocolate cake, strawberry pie and the spiced pear cake alla mode. The chocolate cake was rich in chocolate flavor without being sugary sweet and it had a nice walnut or almond texture in it for contrast of the cake texture. It was topped with a rich warm fudge sauce that added another chocolate dimension to the chocolate ness of the cake. My favorite was the strawberry pie, which had strawberries, some custard and a crème freche, the dough was divine and carried the sweet, yet not too sugary sweet of the toppings perfectly. The spiced pear was a bit much for me in terms of intensity but with the ice cream on top it was quite balanced. Espresso was amazing as was the bottle of Pinot Nero we ordered. The wine really put an exclamation point on a perfect meal. Again everyone was so kind, patient, helpful and funny. If I'm back in Rome I'm definitely coming back here and I'm definitely making a reservation. Do yourself a favor and do the same, go to Rome and if you do you must eat here.

fuego fuego ! goodluck getting a reservation. i walked in and luckily the person cancelled so i was able to take their table! i got truffle gnocchi and milk braised veal with mashed potato. it was 10/10 i ate all of it the downside is that it's very small and has like 10 table so there is no way to get a seat and also people keep calling nonstop so all you hear is the telephone ringing to make reservations in advance i would come here again! it's in a random alleyway

Some of the best pasta we had in Italy. The pumpkin ravioli was the star dish for us. We saw this dish featured in Bloomberg as a pro chef's favorite pasta in Italy, The rum cream dessert with caramelized nuts was ridiculously good . We loved this place so much we went back the next day. You definitely need to call ahead for a reservation.

This place is sensational! They craft their pasta and sauces according to the authentic traditions of Emilia Romagna, delivering a truly genuine Italian experience, all while being reasonably priced. Do not miss out on the desserts--they are simply amazing. An absolute must-visit--you'll thank me later! Just be aware that without a reservation, your chances of securing a seat are slim.

Great service from the staff and owner. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the wine selection. The lasagna offered on Friday and Saturday was wonderful. Make sure you have a reservation.

The best meal we've had in Rome and across Italy. If you get a reservation, it's sooo worth it. Food - for apps we got the proscuitto and fried procini mushrooms. My son (who never eats prosciutto or any 'deli meats' ate half the plate. We got prosciutto the next day somewhere else and he had two bites and turned it away. It was melt in your mouth delicate. My other son also wanted an additional order of the fried procini mushrooms. Pastas - bolognese, pumpkin ravioli and two orders of the soup dumplings. Not a spec of food left. The homemade pasta and quality ingredients speak for themselves. Initially, I thought the soup dumplings looked a little plain but the kids both ate their entire portion. Entree - veal. I was worried we didn't have enough but there was more than plenty of food. Dessert - chocolate cake and tiramisu. Both were amazing. The tiramisu was the best we've had. Service - perfect, very helpful, not too fast but also paced well. Ambiance - quiet but not pretentious. This place definitely gets five stars because every dish ordered was excellent. The quality of the ingredients, the simple presentation, amazing taste... I will definitely come back again and try more of the menu!!

We enjoyed our evening here and ordered many dishes including the gnocchi with shaved truffle, ravioli with ricotta and spinach, tortellini with meat filling, tagliatelle with beef ragout, and fried meat balls. The food met our expectations and the service was fine. The ambiance was that of a small restaurant, somewhat upscale dining, though flexible to allow casual clothing. We had no complaints whatsoever and were fairly pleased; would recommend looking over the food pictures to decide how much you would appreciate this style of food.

We came back again this time with our kids and the experience is just as amazing! Made a lunch reservation a few weeks ahead. Started with the pumpkin tortellini and spinach ricotta tortellini and which the pasta is soft like pillows and the pumpkin is fresh and sweet. Then the polpette, fried veal w/ ham and cheese, and veal, all come with buttery mashed potatoes. Zabayon and chocolate cake were heavenly and also had the pistachio semifreddo. You must make a reservation (not sure how much in advance) but when we were there on a Friday lunch, owner answered the phone and told all customers no open tables through Sunday. For such amazing food, the price is really reasonable and the staff does not upsell or rush you at all.

Amazing food service and. Ambiance. The service was spot on, pasta dishes were incredible. Make sure you have a reservation or your not getting in. Highly recommend this restaurant.

A great place for first timer to Italy because Colline Emiliane will grace you with not just Rome's specialties but cuisines from other parts of Italy as well such as the tortellini en brodo from Bologna/Modena. I came to CE with my husband on our honeymoon and was just delighted with the down to earth yumminesss of the pasta dishes and the generous antipasto plate. Definitely recommend the Tortellini en brodo and Tagliatelle alla bolognese.

I absolutely loved this redtaurant. The food is to die for. The tortellini in brodo and the pasta with truffles... I dream about them

We could not have a reservation for dinner so lunch would have to do. we were very satisfied with the menu as it included numerous vegetarian options. The service was friendly and efficient. the atmosphere relaxed and cozy. There was a mix of tourists and locals, including a few tables of business people - always a good sign. As expected, the handmade pasta was excellent.

Awful awful service !! Was there for two hours , at one point the waiter brought us someone else's check between course two and course three. They didn't serve us bread, took forever and the food was ok. But all food everywhere in Rome is good, absolutely nothing to write home about, horrible service, ok food - not worth it !! Save yourself

Fantastic homemade pasta made daily. Great antipasto meat and cheese tray, ravioli with butter and sage and our waiter was super and guided us through the dinner.

Had a reservation at opening on a Thursday evening and there was a line of people hoping to snag a table for any no-show reservations- definitely book ahead! Convenient location, delicious food, great and prompt service. The antipasto platter for 2 is a can't miss- a great compilation of all of the appetizers on offer with an exceptional creamy cheese, several meats and a spinach and cheese pie (similar to spanakopita). Pastas are a must have, and if you can make room order the veal- you won't be disappointed. The pistachio semi freddo was also excellent, as were both wines we enjoyed. Highly recommend!

Highly recommended. I ordered the mushroom pasta was very good. We definitely will be back.

Popped by the place with two good friends last week, on a whim. I'm absolutely head over heels for the place, yet another great restaurant in the heart of Rome! The owners are very clearly proud of the work they do, and (if they're not busy with other customers) will happily describe pretty much anything on the menu if you're the tiniest bit curious or unfamiliar with Emilian cuisine. The food is absolutely terrific, service is very quick as well - and again, having one of the owners chat with you and give you some of the history of their restaurant and their dishes really makes the time fly. We enjoyed an excellent dish of mixed cured meats and cheeses as our antipasto, and then had some terrific entrees shortly after (I had some fettuccine al ragu' bolognese, my friends had funghi porcini that were exquisite and surprisingly light). Despite it being our very first visit, they made us feel quite at home and perfectly comfortable. Next time I'm in Rome, if I ever want to impress any tourist friends of mine, I'll be sure to take them there. If you're in the area, give them a try!

Tradition, Family, Quality and Artisanship Four words that best describe the essence of Le Colline Emiliane. - book in advance, by phone Colline Emiliane is not a person, Emilia-Romagna, it's a type of cuisine, otherwise known as traditional Emilian regional Bologna cuisine in Rome. A short walk from the Trevi Fountain, this friendly trattoria was established in 1931. The the parents of current owners, sisters Paola & Anna took over in 1967. For more than fifty years hand making one by one each delicate pasta treasure perfectly and precisely wrapped for us to devour. You'd never know their hands and wrists ache because they are laughing, and smiling as they work, a true labour of love. Nearly ten years ago the family realized how much we would enjoy watching the ladies make fresh pasta and moved the "pasta laboratory" to the entrance of the restaurant. You can easily see the love the ladies put into each and every ravioli by the constant smile on their faces. The menu is rich in egg-based house-made pastas like tortelli di zucca (pumpkin pasta with butter and sage) and tagliatelle alla bolognese (long strands of fresh, perfectly thin, egg-based pasta dressed with a rich perfectly balance meat sauce). My Favorites * TORTELLI di ZUCCA Homemade ravioli stuffed with pumpkin in a butter sauce * Tortelloni ricotta e spinaci Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage * Vitello Tonnato A Piedmontese (Northwestern Italian) dish of cold, sliced veal w/ a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce flavored with tuna and anchovies. It is served chilled or at room temp, generally in the summertime, as the main course of an Italian meal or as an exceedingly elegant antipasto for an elaborate dinner. * Tagliatelle alla bolognese Homemade tagliatelle in a ragu sauce. *Manzo bollito con salsa verde Boiled beef with homemade green sauce. (Try this with the candied fruit!!!!)

This place is a definite must!!! You have to book right away because they have 2 time slot seating options. EVERYTHING is homemade by the family and the service is great. It is one of the best meals I have had in Italy. You don't feel bloated or heavy after. I recommend leaving room for dessert! They are definitely full of flavor and fresh. The food is not salty, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. They make delicious food from the most wonderful location on Italy that is known for the best food. Highly recommend this place!!!!!

Fabulosso! Extraordinary food, people, place. In a town like Rome, it's hard to stand out. This does.

If you don't have reservations, forget about trying to get in here. And for whatever reason, I don't know why. It's not even that great. Well, we weren't impressed. Still four stars because the server treated us well. 1. The menu selection seemed weak. 2. The prosciutto we ordered was just... prosciutto. 3. They kept screwing up the orders and giving dishes to the wrong table. 4. Our meat dish took forever to come out. 5. The meat dish which was fried veal with ham and cheese sucked. It was basically veal cordon blue. 6. Pasta was good but wasn't great. I should really give this place a 3 star but I swore about being too much of a dick.

Overhyped. Food at best was average. There were seven of us. Everyone said the same thing about their meal. I had the duck and it was ok. Nothing about it makes this food memorable. Service. Waiter was a bit harsh. Like he was not so happy about taking the order when we only ordered the appetizer/antipasti and second course. Ambiance. Clean and very presentable.

We got SO lucky! This restaurant lured us in with the reviews on Yelp. But we couldn't book a reservation because we did not have international phone service and once we were in Rome, they were fully booked a week out! However, we popped by to check it out as we were heading back to our hotel after a long day of sightseeing. It just so happened that some people did not show and they were happy to have us fill those spots! We had to wait a few minutes but it was more than well-worth it! The prices were unbelievable for the quality of food! I had the pumpkin gnocchi and my husband had the pumpkin ravioli. We split the veal with the sauce. The pillowiness of my gnocchi left me moaning in pleasure (along with the perfectly flavored cream sauce). And the truffles!!!! (Check out my pics!) The veal was delicious and I was a big fan of the ravioli texture. All that paired well with the Sangiovese wine the waitress suggested. We ended with a tiramisu and we felt SO GOOD afterward! Book a reservation here and just trust. It is a no-frills atmosphere but that won't even matter when you get that first bite of pasta in your mouth!!

11/2017: Handmade pasta, top rated service, and they don't enforce the bread basket. Absolutely a great first introduction to restaurants in Rome. They are only open for lunch and reservations go fast! Definitely book ASAP if you are even slightly interested as they are usually full and turn everyone without a reservation away. On sundays their special seems to be lasagna! I was surprised to find that instead of cheese you typically find in a costco lasagna, their "cheese" is made out of butter and milk. The pasta layer is spinach based, and the sauce layers are bolognese sauce. Such a win win order because the most recommended dish is tagliatelle bolognese,

Such a wonderful little place! We were so fortunate that someone did not show up for their reservation and we were able to get a table. This dinner was such a delight to all of us. We had the traditional spaghetti which was robust and delicious. But the veal.... one of the most amazing dishes EVER. It's a "milk" veal that is cooked for 8 hours. The most tender, scrumptious piece of meat paired with creamy mashed potatoes. The desserts were also quite note worthy: the tiramisu was the best we have ever tasted. The custard is something I already crave. If you are going to Rome.... made a point to dine here!

Family owned restaurant tucked away on a side street near the Spanish Steps. Amazing fresh pasta made every morning (you can see it in the window) - the best we found in Rome! A reservation is highly recommended but you can get lucky if you show up right when they open either for lunch or again for dinner. The restaurant seemed pretty hectic but all the diners looked very happy. We ordered the tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, spinach & ricotta ravioli with butter & sage sauce, and the duck l'orange. Everything tasted fantastic and really fresh. Definitely add this to your list if you are in town!

Our cousins who are from Rome chose this restaurant for us last night. We came to visit them after 8 years of not seeing them. We knew it had to be good. Get reservations - it's not a huge place. A family-run place, our server was telling us "my mom makes it so good..." There's something so awesome about that - that's my kind of restaurant. The waiter took time to explain the menu both in English for us, and Italian for our cousins, so double duty! Here's what he recommended: * TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE (4/5) My daughter's dish. She had no complaints. I tasted it and it didn't blow me away but the pasta was freshly homemade, how dare I criticize. * TRIANGLES OF RICOTTA CHEESE, CHARD AND SAUSAGE (5/5) Thankfully, this was my dish, tender triangular pockets of ricotta mixed with the chard and sausage. Perfect on every level. * GIAMBONETTO OF VITELLA WITH PUREE (5/5) (Milk-braised veal with mashed potatoes) Wow, what an interesting dish. Never heard or seen anything like this. Kudos to the chef who conceived this idea and put this together, the meat braised just perfectly with the sauce. I get the feeling that you can't go wrong in this place with any order. They're on top of their game here. You'll find specialty dishes here that you won't see elsewhere and they're exquisitely prepared. Big recommendations for this place. Definitely make it here if you can. You won't be disappointed.

Ah the first meal on my trip.....of course you are going to seek out one of the best pasta spots in Rome. It's been here since 1931 and run by the same family since 1967. Located in a quiet little alley way, fresh pasta for the night is on display in their window work station for all to see. Yelp did warn me about the lines that form, and they were right. We stayed at an Apartment right next door and would see the lines every night. It's a small restaurant that opens for dinner at 7:30. If you don't have a reservation, you most likely aren't getting in for the 1st seating and will have to wait a good hour or more. Since they don't have online reservations, I tried to get reservations calling from the US. While they spoke English in person, they weren't about to waist their busy time translating on the phone and hung up on me. I'm totally ok with that by the way, I'm not going to be one of those Americans who expect Italians to speak English. So I would say if you can't make reservations by phone in Italian, then book the place after you arrive, perhaps in person. I'm sure a few days out, you can get a reservation unless you want prime time on Friday or Sat night. And lunch may be easier. On to the food. Come for the pasta....stay for the pasta. Pasta was 5 stars here for sure, and if I had to do it all over again, I would order 2 Primi pasta dishes, rather than ordering a Secondi meat course. Here's the run down.. Fried Porcini Mushrooms - These had a very mild breading and were all about the flavor of the mushroom itself. The dipping sauce was pretty forgettable though and not necessary. 3 stars Antipasto Colline Emiliane - This is a sampler platter of all of their Charcuterie. Everything was delicious. Of special note was the mousse made from Mortadella, My baloney has a first name it's...M-o-r-t-a-d-e-l-l-a, My baloney has a second name it's....M-o-u-s-s-e. (If they read this review that will be lost in translation for sure). 4.5 stars. Tagliatelle alla bolognese - about as simple as you can get, and absolutely wonderful. The meat sauce didn't overpower the fresh pasta at all. It was my favorite of the pasta dishes I sampled. 5 stars Spinach and Ricotta filled Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce. Again the sauce is enhancing the beautiful stuffed pasta and not in any way covering it up. So often the Americanized versions of these dishes, the pasta itself is an afterthought....just something to seal up around the ravioli filling or to mop up a bunch of sauce. Here the pasta is the star and I found each dish balanced. I think this is usually served with a tomato sauce, but they gave my wife the option of Sage Butter Sauce - 5 stars Pumpkin filled Ravioli in Sage Butter Sauce. I read a lot of great reviews on this dish, so I knew I was going to order it. It was however my least favorite of the 3 pasta dishes and was on the sweet side. I guess I was expecting the pumpkin to be treated more like a butternut squash and have a savory/sweet thing going on, but it was just sweet. It still was a good dish, but I would get something else, unless you are looking for a sweet flavor profile. 4 stars. Milk Braised Veal with Mashed Potato. Boiled meats seem to be a thing here. Perhaps if this is something you've grown up with, I can see it being a comfort food, but it didn't do much for me as a first timer to this dish. I'm sure it's a good version of the dish though. 3.5 stars Fried veal cutlet topped with Ham and Cheese. This was kind of salty. Like veal cordon bleu. Not really a favorite of the table. 3 stars Fried Meatballs with mashed potato. The mashed potato was on the side by the way, but these meatballs did have the outside coating like Cuban Papa Rellenas. It was all meat inside, and we had a disagreement at the table if we liked the texture. Definitely not your standard American ground beef/pork/veal meatball. But that's ok, why do you want something just like home. That said, even though I found myself defending them, they were just ok and I didn't understand the sweet dipping sauces that were served with them. 3 stars. Our meal picked up again to 5 star status with the desserts. Lemon Meringue Pie - this is not to be missed. They get a real nice crust on the meringue. And the lemon custard is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. 5 stars Tiramisu with wild strawberries - a different take on tiramisu was welcomed with beautiful in season wild strawberries. 4.5 stars Wild strawberry torte - even more of those little strawberries with custard on a rich buttery crust. What's not to like 4.5 stars

Food was very good and delicious. Did not give 5 five stars because we made a reservation and still had to wait almost 45min to be waited on. We had the milk veal (amazing), beef and potatoes (good), and a few other dishes that were good as well. It's a VERY SMALL place so I would highly recommend making a reservation before going.

The food was delicious but they charged us $8 euros for sparkling water? Feel like we were scammed because we were tourists

Absolutely incredible. I had pumpkin gnocchi with truffles and they were pillows of heaven. We also had antipasto platter, which was incredible. Ordered antipasto platter, 4 pastas and two entrees. It was more than we should have fit 4, as pasta course was quite large. Raviolis were mind blowing good. More refined than a traditional trattoria. Great service, mind blowing food.

Our first meal and Rome and it could not have been better. Amazing cold cuts. Perfect fresh pastas and second courses. The ravioli was especially flavorful with tasty fillings. The pasta with truffles was a treat!

Dining in Italy has generally been a lovely experience until my dinner at Colline Emiliane. Having dined at many restaurants in Rome and others cities in Italy and Europe, my wife and I are accustomed to waitstaff who are friendly, eager to explain the dishes on the menu, and who allow patrons to linger and enjoy the dining experience. In fact, the slow pace at which dinner is served in Europe as compared to the U.S. is one of the most pleasurable aspects of dining in Italy. Throw all of that out the window when you dine at Colline Emiliane. The restaurant was crowded when my wife and I arrived and a gentleman who was a non-Italian asked if we had reservations. He then informed another gentlemen who clearly was Italian and who appeared to be the maître d' or host that we had arrived. The "host" politely sat us at our table and from there, the experience went straight into the tank. It turned out that the non-Italian gentleman was our waiter. When we asked him for the house specialties, he pointed to several items on the menu without explaining any of them. So we ordered 2 pasta dishes and a main explaining that we wanted them served in 3 courses split between my wife and me. He took our order and within 10 to 15 minutes the two pasta dishes were delivered. Within 10 to 15 minutes of finishing the pasta plates, the main dish was served. We ordered a dessert which felt like it was delivered via Federal Express. Within the first 5 minutes of eating our dessert, our waiter checked to see if we were done. The table was cleared and the check delivered to our table all within 10 minutes of our waiter delivering dessert. He then proceeded to ask us to leave the table as soon as possible as the restaurant was crowded. WTF (my internal reaction)! We were in that restaurant no more than an hour whereas others who had been seated before us were barely finishing their second courses. The bottom line is that it seems Colline Emiliane doesn't care for non-Italian patrons. During the course of our dinner, the "host" could be seen jollying it up with the Italian diners, and ignoring us. There are so many other restaurants in Rome that are respectful of tourists and which deserve our patronage. This week we dined at Roscioli, Roma Sparita, Armando al Pantheon, and Da Francesco -- each of which made us feel welcome. Consider these restaurants rather than Colline Emiliane.

Nothing spectacular honestly, but nothing horrible either. The service is stand-out. They're very attentive and extremely nice! The restaurant is clean and well maintained. It gets a little hot in there, so dress accordingly! I was sticking to my seat by the end of the meal! We had a tagliatelle bolognese and fried veal cutlet with mashed potatoes. Just average really. We also had the tiramisu and lemon meringue pie--both unremarkable. I've had much better food in Rome, so I have to be a little harsh. However, the prices are hard to beat--especially the wine!

This place is super busy and popular amongst travelers and Italians, and for a reason. The owner and her family run the restaurant with pride. The pasta was delicious. Homemade pasta as well as deserts which was unbelievable. If you're in Rome I'd highly suggest making a reservation here, since they book up days in advance. Try their pastas and make sure u order one of her homemade desserts. You'll be happily satisfied.

A very flavorful and fresh Bolognese (which went very nicely with a glass of Sangiovese) , and excellent prosciutto. I was a little underwhelmed by the second course meat selection but will try something on it next time I come. My pasta, prosciutto (split between 3 people) and glass of wine came out to about €25, which I was more than happy to pay after leaving the place very satisfied.

Best meal in Rome. Three adults and two children. Enjoyed the anti pasta plate and tried the mortadella. Amazing! First course we tried three pastas. Delicious!! Second course we tried the fried meatballs, veal liver and the duck. All were worth Eating a second or third or fourth time. BUT, the duck. The duck is beautifully prepared and melts in your mouth. We are now on to dessert which I'm sure will also be worth writing about.

Make a reservation or don't bother trying to come in- they are always fully booked, and it's a small place and quite disruptive when tourists continually try to talk their way into a table. Very good service here and quite kind, but the standout is the world's best pumpkin ravioli. I wish I'd ordered a double portion and skipped the forgettable spinach pie. The milk braised veal was good but should have been more tender.

My wife and I stumbled into this place, the two adorable Italian ladies in the window making pasta was a good sign. Fantastic we loved every bite, I would highly recommend it. When I get back to Rome we will be back! Yummy!

The first night we tried to eat there we showed up without a reservation and they were already sold out for the next two nights. Thankfully we got a reservation several days later for right when they opened. It was definitely with the wait. Great service from very friendly staff and the food was INCREDIBLE! Everything we ordered was made to order and was very flavorful. The pumpkin ravioli was out of this world. Their home made tiramisu was a great way to end the night. Definitely plan ahead and get reservations and don't miss out on this fantastic restaurant!

Very nice restaurant on a tiny side street, no reso, no dice. They are known for their pastas, which were excellent, but I had their milk braised veal and it was perfect. Will return here again for sure.

So yelp is not as big in Europe which is the ONLY reason this restaurant doesnt have more reviews and higher ratings. I will let the pictures of the dishes do the talking. I will add, we came here because i found this restaurant through EATER38 and normally the line would be a half mile long however we came during early December and it was a miracle we got in after waiting outside for about 15 min for the possibility of a table. You NEED a reservation here... like weeks in advance. Thats how good this place is. Hand made pasta everyday and the pasta kitchen is on display. This is a family owned business which makes it that much better. Everyone was sooo nice. Our best meal in ITALY.