Ristorante Pancrazio dal 1922
P.zza del Biscione, 92, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
4.7/5(14,866)
4.3/5(1,188)
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“Ristorante Pancrazio since 1922 is an iconic destination located in an extraordinary archaeological site, fascinating visitors with its unique historical atmosphere. Although the service provided by some staff members is praised for courtesy and professionalism, the culinary experience is polarizing. While many guests appreciate the Roman cuisine, a significant portion of customers report organizational issues with reservations and food quality that is not always up to expectations.”
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- Meal typeLunch and dinner
- AtmosphereHistorical, touristy, lively
- ReservationHighly recommended online
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Atmosphere
90
Service
80
Food
65
Value
60
Wait
40
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Kimchi Labrador
15/06/2026Grande Eugenio numero 1 . Food was good , place amazing . Go in the cripta. EUGENIO the waiter the best in Rome . Ciao
Aarti Virani
15/06/2026Enjoyed our al fresco lunch thanks to attentive service from Eugenio - despite the warm weather, the restaurant has very effective mist to keep diners cool.
Ольга Сухарева
15/06/2026Eugenio was charming and welcomed us warmly
Preet Kaur
14/06/2026The best dinner for our last night in Rome! Shukur was amazing and made our experience even better. Great food, drinks and atmosphere!! Recommend making a reservation ahead of time :)
Melissa Trujillo
14/06/2026Amazing service and food !! Great place to be for our last night ! Thank you Shukur! 😁
Anjali Sharma
14/06/2026We have an extremely great time. The surface is great. That atmosphere is beautiful. The food was amazing and the drinks were great! Definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting room and want to get an experience with very cool architecture. Shakur was amazing!!!
Preeti Vasudeva
14/06/2026The meatballs and fettuccini in aged Parmesan will NOT disappoint. The architecture option was nice to dine in bs being outdoors. They have the option of a room with fans or with AC. Shukar was a wonderful waiter offering great suggestions on wine and sharing the history of the restaurant.
Gabby Trujillo
14/06/2026This was the perfect last meal in Rome. Shukur was such an attentive and kind server. When in Rome, come here!
lien
14/06/2026Very good food and amazing service from Tom, such a friendly guy! A 10/10 experience!
Florence Escuret
14/06/2026Amazing experience thanks to Slava Perfect evening
Brennan Bernard
14/06/2026Slava was amazing! We enjoyed pit dinner in a wonderful atmosphere ❤️
Andrew Ferdig
14/06/2026Shukur did a great job with speed and friendliness! 5/5 will recommend to all my friends traveling to Rome
Katerina P
14/06/2026We had a great time and the food was amazing! Thank you Tom for the best service! 🌸
garner remling
14/06/2026Food was great and so was Slava our waiter!
Eamon Lawlor
14/06/2026Slava is the best !! Very great service !!!
Sadie Witcher
14/06/2026Tom was amazing! Highly recommend food and service was great
kit mackenzie
14/06/2026Amazing food and great service
Oleg Hudyakoff
14/06/2026Excellent restaurant! Delicious Roman and Italian cuisine! Thanks to the waiter Tom!
Aidan Jones
13/06/2026Slava was an INCREDIBLE server! And the food was amazing! 10/10!!!!!
Korbin Jastrow
13/06/2026We had Slava!
Melissa Montero
13/06/2026Slava gave us great service!!
Leia Fuller
13/06/2026Lovely atmosphere, Tom was very help
Audrey Thompson
13/06/2026linguine was dry and not hot, took 10 minutes to ask if we wanted water after being seated and then 20 minutes to get served the water. We got the bread 10 mins after that but the food was then brought out immediately after. Was sweltering hot inside even at 10pm. Wasn’t able to see the prettier part of the restaurant but I heard it was nice. Reviews definitely glaze a bit too hard.
Lauren Miley
13/06/2026Delicious food and an incredible experience in an ancient Roman ruin. Highly recommend the rigatoni carbonara and the fettuccine with oxtail sauce. Our waiter, Tom was awesome and attentive!
Will Platt
13/06/2026Slava was amazing!!!!! Food and vibes were great!
Rajesh Rai
13/06/2026Fantastic food and a brilliant atmosphere! Would also highly recommend the ravioli. Kudos to Slava for his excellent suggestions :)
Carrie Nichol
13/06/2026Dining in ancient Roman architecture was not the only amazing experience, or the delicious food compliments to the chefs! staff were super attentive and kind, clearly work hard Tom in particular was a fantastic server super professional and kind and made our dinner all the more enjoyable thank you for making our holiday that little more special! :)
don stepped inside
13/06/2026There’a nothing quite like eating delicious food amongst ancient Roman history. The Food was great and staff were better, specifically thanks to Tom for the superb service, highly recommend!
Katerina Nikolaeva
13/06/2026The dinner was wonderful, loved my carbonara and the environment of the restaurant! Waiter Slava was more than helpful and attentive.
Esteban Vergara
13/06/2026Thank you Tom ! Incredible local food and service. Everything was fresh and outstanding. For dessert we had the pistachio cheesecake. A hint of lime and pistachio, incredible! This is the place to go!
Tancy Vergara
13/06/2026Our server Tom was so nice and quick. Highly recommend.
Elijah
13/06/2026Absolutely amazing food experience was amazing as well. The downstairs area was so beautiful recommend going downstairs as well as super nice staff
Jose Goncalves
13/06/2026Tom was great
Didi Gur
13/06/2026Tom is the best server! Attentive and pleasant! Shady, breezy place for lunch
Dale Smith
12/06/2026We came here as we had read about the history of the venue. The reviews spoke for themself. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was everything we could of asked for and made our anniversary very special, the staff went above and beyond for us. Tom looked after us from start until finish and our night couldn't of gone any better.
Mike Frappier
12/06/2026Not sure what the super high rating and reviews are about. We had dinner and it felt like an Italian spot we would be at in the USA. We ordered a bottle of wine and our meal at the same time and the meal might have came out no more than 2 minutes after we got our wine. Super red flag. Second we had a reservation booked weeks in advance to sit in the basement of the old theater the restaurant was built around and they sat us outside. The entire experience didnt feel genuine italian that we'd had in the days prior and felt very rushed throughout our time there. Last to mention the food itself wasnt as stellar as other places we had been on our trip.
SJ AL
12/06/2026Everything here is worth it But the experience with Slava was amazing !!! He recommended the best wine and food options and desserts !!!!!! was such a kind waiter very friendly and welcoming !
Vincent Spoto
12/06/2026Tom was great, the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. Great spot and try to get a table downstairs!
Dean Prints
12/06/2026Tom was great. So great.
NOAH RUBIO MORENO
12/06/2026Tom was fantastic!
Daria R.
12/06/2026Tom was great
Sumi Paranjape
12/06/2026Amazing experience tonight largely because if Hanna’s recommendations and lovely service. Food was remarkable and what a memorable waving in the forum. A very special night for the entire family.
Tessa McDevitt
12/06/2026Slava our waiter was amazing! We had the eggplant and steak and was perfect! Downstairs really feels like your in a different time age
Connor Chapman
12/06/2026We had Hana as our server tonight, and she was absolutely delightful. She was warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Her recommendations were excellent, and she provided fantastic service throughout the entire meal. The food was outstanding—every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. From the pasta to the desserts, everything tasted authentic and showcased the best of Italian cuisine. Combined with the wonderful atmosphere and Hana’s exceptional hospitality, this was one of the highlights of our time in Rome. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an amazing Italian dining experience. Thank you, Hana, for making our evening so memorable!
Amy Bowen
12/06/2026Tom was great. Food was ok, atmosphere is fantastic! Grazie Tom, thanks for the wine recommendations.
Sarah Sutherland
12/06/2026We sat downstairs and the atmosphere was great, Tom was great, food was good, and we had lemonchello for desert!
Shan Shan Xie
12/06/2026Slava was amazing. He made sure I felt welcomed as I was dining solo. Really made my visit something to remember :)
Troy Doerner
12/06/2026My wife and I dined in the "archeological" area and loved it. The food was delicious and came quickly. Shukur was kind and attentive during our entire meal. I recommend coming here.
Patricia Theis
12/06/2026This lovely little gem of a restaurant has the best Carbonara and stuffed zucchini flowers!!
Knut Morken
12/06/2026Slava was an excellent waiter and tended to all our needs. He was very attentive with great recommendations. We enjoyed our meal here in a quiet atmosphere and unique ex.
Vârgă Teodor
12/06/2026Great food, great service from Slava, great atmosphere ! I strongly recommend, we have been to the underground archeological area, where you can feel the ancient roman vibe
Charles Mick
12/06/2026Food was great. It was one of our best dining experiences in Rome.
Anne Percell
12/06/2026What a memorable experience. It's like eating dinner steeped in Roman history. If possible, sit down in the archeological area! The service was fantastic. Our food was delicious. Grateful my Italian friend recommended this restaurant. Grazie!!
Tommie Elms
11/06/2026Slava was very nice and welcoming. The food was great too
Kaitlyn Caggiano
11/06/2026Hanna was very sweet and took good care of us. Overall 10/10 experience.
SethS10
11/06/2026Our final dinner of our trip to Rome did not disappoint. I would highly recommend booking the Archaelogical Rooms downstairs, you can book online. The restaurant is set in a former Roman Theatre and you get a real feel for ancient Rome by sitting in the downstairs, archaelogical rooms. Food was simply tremendous and there is something for everyone on the menu. Tom, our waiter, provided excellent service to ys throughout our meal. Not too attentive, but very helpful. We also got complimentary Limoncello shots after our meal! Will be coming back!
Omri Nachmani
11/06/2026The food was great and the environment was nice too and tom the waiter was amazing
N Ross
11/06/2026Just had an amazing dinner there. They sat us downstairs and just being surrounded by the history was mesmerizing. Tom took very good care of us., made our experience very enjoyable !
Ellie Flower
11/06/2026Friendly and efficient staff and lovely meal Thanks to our waiter Tom.
Harry Cowlbeck
11/06/2026Very nice restaurant and the service from tom was very good. Would defo come back
Jake Santiago
11/06/2026Tom was excellent
Rachel Salas
11/06/2026We had delicious food here! The fish and chicken were so delicious and the tiramisu is a can't miss. Our server Hanna was so helpful and nice!
Darcie Mastin
11/06/2026Gorgeous restaurant atmosphere inside and out! Food was exceptional, we are considering cancelling our dinner reservation tomorrow to come back here. Fettuccini, carbonara, and tiramisu were to die for. Our server, Hanna, was amazing!
Davis Mastin
11/06/2026I’m interrupting my dinner to make this review because the carbonara is that good. This is heavenly. Hanna was also a great, attentive waitress who recommended the dish, so she deserves credit. (Update: we got the tiramisu for dessert. Also worth it. We may come back, we just saw the gnocchi pass by and were disappointed we don’t have a second stomach to store more food.)
Natalia Shatkova
15/06/2026No text provided.
Alessio Altieri
15/06/2026Buongiorno.... Centro di Roma campo de fiori , ristorante storico con ambientazione unica Teatro di Pompeo , dove si possono ammirare ancora alcuni resti ..... Cameriere disponibile e preparato ..... Accoglienza un po' a catena di montaggio, locale non intimo molto affollato, cucina romana buona .
Chiara Cartegini
14/06/2026Merci slava pour le service ( monsieur est polyglotte apparemment haha)
Fabio
14/06/2026Bella atmosfera nella sala di sotto(archeologica). Fettuccine al sugo di coda vaccinara consigliate e sopratutto un ringraziamento a Tom per la gentilezza e professionalità
Pietro Marino
14/06/2026Pasta alla Gricia top, un complimento al locale che veramente è un museo, un grazie anche al servizio in particolare a Tom per le gentilezza e la disponibilità ad esaudire ogni richiesta
Carole
14/06/2026Slava très professionnel et parle bien français. Très agréable
Yianna Protopapa
14/06/2026slava
Stavria Mylona
14/06/2026Slava
ArtDesignFactory - Giuseppe Colucci
14/06/2026Pancrazio è una location storica nel cuore di Roma, ricca di fascino e atmosfera. Abbiamo gustato ottimi piatti tipici della tradizione romana, preparati con cura e davvero saporiti. Un ringraziamento speciale a Slava, che ci ha serviti con grande professionalità, attenzione e disponibilità, soddisfacendo ogni nostra richiesta e contribuendo a rendere l'esperienza ancora più piacevole. Un posto in cui storia, buona cucina e cortesia si incontrano perfettamente.
Roberta Razzano
14/06/2026Bella location con personale molto disponibile. Noi siamo stati serviti dal cameriere Slava che è stato impeccabile. Da tornare
Pauline Roche
14/06/2026Restaurant plein de charme, serveur Salva adorable, parle très bien français, souriant et au service 👍 rien à redire Cuisine excellente 🤩
Marie Derosse
14/06/2026Super service par Samba qui nous a super bien accueilli et conseillé pour notre repas. Les plats sont délicieux ambiance romaine au rendez-vous.
Masa U
14/06/2026メインのラム肉が柔らかく、臭くなく、とてもおいしかったです。 サーブしてくれたTomもナイスガイでした
Giorgio Cannì
14/06/2026Con il nostrogruppo ci siamo trovati bene. Ma non e un locale che ti fa dire "wow". Bisogna chiedere ogni cosa, perche non ci arrivano da soli. Poi cmq sono gentili e disponibili. Da provare ma c'e' di meglio.
Lenzi Koehn
14/06/2026No text provided.
Filippo Zane
13/06/2026cibo mediocre, servizio davvero ottimo, slava molto gentile ed educato, peccato che non ci abbiano portato il pane. location mozzafiato.
Lisa Rosales
13/06/2026No text provided.
Gian Marco Del Mauro
13/06/2026Slava, il cameriere, gentilissimo.
Andrea Conese
13/06/2026Ci ha servito Slava, simpatico ed efficiente.
Denise Cucciniello
13/06/2026No text provided.
Sandra Correa
13/06/2026No text provided.
Steven Vergara
13/06/2026Perfecto, grazie, Tom
mehmet salih beyaz
13/06/2026Şukur bizimle çok iyi ilgilendi teşekkürler!
Bulut Metin
13/06/2026Teşekkürler Şükür. He is best waiter :)
Barak Israel
13/06/2026No text provided.
maite gay
13/06/2026Execelete Nuestro camarero Tom muy amable nos recomendó la comida y la verdad que fue la mejor elección sin duda lo recomiendo
Raffaela F
13/06/2026Das Essen war eine 10/10 und Tom der Kellner superlieb und zuvorkommend!
Julieta V.
13/06/2026Buena comida y muy lindo ambiente. Un lugar distinto al resto dentro de Roma, y también muy buena atención de parte de Tom.
范书宁
13/06/2026Tom 非常绅士，菜也很好吃，推荐
Suzanne Lenain
13/06/2026Merci Tom ! Service charmant et très professionnel.
Bradley Parsons
13/06/2026No text provided.
Belén Braun Solanet
12/06/2026Riquisimo todo! Muchas gracias Tom por la atencion, las recomendaciones y todo
lucas gourdy
12/06/2026Gracias Tom !!!!
Maria Longo
12/06/2026Gostamos muito do garçon Slava! Muito boa comida!
Clara Landín
12/06/2026No text provided.
Wawa doge
12/06/2026Comida buenísimo en zona buena y de ambiente nocturno Nos ha atendido Hanna y es estupenda!
jorgegonzalo atariguana
12/06/2026Hanna a sido muy maja y agradable
Candela Mr
12/06/2026Increible Hanna
veronica severini
12/06/2026Slava è stato molto cortese
Gianmarco Frollano
12/06/2026Slava perfetto!
Rino Pavlov
12/06/2026No text provided.
Courtney Newhard
12/06/2026Grazie Tom!
Nicolás Ribera
12/06/2026Buena comida y muy buena atencion por parte de Tom.
Damián Ribera
12/06/2026Excelente lugar! Muy buena atención de Tom
Murat Aydın
12/06/2026Mekanın ambiansı muhteşemdi.Başta şarap olmak üzere,yemek ile birlikte Slava’nın önerileri muhteşemdi.Hem restaurant hem de Slava’nın destekleri için teşekkürler.
mille mosgaard siem
12/06/2026Slava
Roy Arancibia
12/06/2026No text provided.
Kevin Kott
12/06/2026No text provided.
Arsen Arsen
12/06/2026Slava 5 Stars
Fer Villalba
12/06/2026No text provided.
Alvaro Bartol Leclere
12/06/2026Una joya de sitio, además de una comida al mas alto nivel, te aseguras comer a la sombra dada su orientación en los días de verano.. saber que comes junto al teatro donde Julio Cesar paso a mejor vida, no hace otra cosa que fomentar su visita, en interior del restaurante se mezcla el arte de la cocina con el arte d ella historía
Martina PerezvPerez
11/06/2026Muy bueno el lugar y la comida! La atención de Tom fue muy buena! Recomendadisimo
Elena Panico
11/06/2026Vedendo le varie recensioni su internet mi ero incuriosita e devo dire che non sono rimasta delusa,anzi locale stupendo e cibo molto buono e soprattutto visto l’orario tardi in cui mi sono recata c’è stata comunque molta gentilezza specialmente da parte di Tom che mi ha servita. Complimenti per tutto.
Mia Davis
11/06/2026No text provided.
carolineljnn
10/04/2026Merci à Slava pour le service, très aimable.
吴双
22/07/2025Tom 服务很好！ 来一次罗马吃一次这个餐厅！ 非常好吃！ 推荐！
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