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Il Brillo Parlante

Via della Fontanella 12, 00187 Rome, Italy
06-324-3334
Ranked #92 of 3,579 restaurants in Rome
4.0 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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112 reviews from our community

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Fredito
Clifton, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012 NEW

Great food.. Do yourself a favor and go eat there when you visit Rome. More

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Pete-Evo
Dorset
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

Remember your 10% discount from the hotel before you get the bill More

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Southgal111
Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

We went to this place because we were really hungry while we were shopping in Via Corso and a lady from one of the boutiques suggested it. We were very please! The service was excellent. They answered all of our questions about the dishes and even made some excellent suggestions. The wine selection was really great too. You should def.... More

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dilston
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Twice visited twice in two Rome visits. Fun upstairs. Fun below and the crispest Pizza imaginable. Cheese board exquisite. a must-go experience, and this from a grumpy old man. More

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travtavtav
Rome, Italy
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Were today there with my friend and both had soup and pizza - soooo tasty! Love it!!! Servise is perfect (the waiter was a guy, i guess from Peru) very attentive! Dont forget to ask to put "mozarella di buffala" in your pizza - tastes heavenly!!! More

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Wildwire
Mosinee, Wisconsin
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

The little bar is great, where thin crust artisan pizza is on the house. Have a high-end grappa to experience Italy's finest. Downstairs the food is great. The staff was so friendly, completing a very enjoyable experience! All my best to Livinia and Agata for being the nicest hosts! More

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A K
Bath, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Fabulous experience - charming cobbled street in January, warm under a heater, various cured meats, gnocchi melting on the tongue, fresh, crispy rocket, parmesan, wine, music... and that steak tartare was the best ever! More

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MELI09
Athens, Greece
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We 've been to the Brillo in our previous trip to Rome in the summer of 2006 and we were sure we wanted to visit it again this time ! Thank God, we weren't disappointed ! The restaurant is cosy and relaxing and the service is efficient and kind . The food is very good and although pizza isn't the... More

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outpaddling
Oahu, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

I’m always skeptical when a reviewer gives low marks to an obviously fabulous restaurant like Il Brillo Parlante. A reviewer below sites a lack of variety in the menu and a large crowd. My wife and I dined here last night and loved the menu variety plus the service was excellent with every table filled. My wife’s starter Zuppa di... More

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abyayala
Athens
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9 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The restaurant may not look that interesting from outside, but it is a hidden gem... Once you climb down the stairs, there are many rooms nicely decorated and you can choose between having a "noisy" or romantic dinner. The food is really good (taste the delicious soups) and the prices are average. There is a nice collection of wines, from... More

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