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The Library


#14 of 1,656 restaurants in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 63 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Vicolo della Cancelleria 7, 00186 Rome, Italy
  • 3348061200
  • Price range: £24-56 ($39-$90)

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4 of 5 stars
Roma
23 Dec 2009 New

This is one of the secrets for romantic people and couples in Rome! Good service and good wine. There are not too many options for eating. You would rather not be hungry, but in love, if you want to go there. more

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5 of 5 stars
Stirling, Scotland
21 Dec 2009 New

Visited this restaurant on the Saturday night of my three-night stay in Rome with my boyfriend. Read several reviews and thought it would be ideal, and it was. It's not hard to find at all, not if you have a map - but even better if you're living on the next street, which we were! Had a glass of fizzy... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lakeland, FL
3 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If you are looking for romantic in the heart of Rome, you have found the place. This little restaurant tucked away on a side street with no auto traffic was truly a fabulous find. The atmosphere, service and food would be hard to top anywhere. Dana, the host was so pleasant and Alex was a superb chef. When the owners... more

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5 of 5 stars
London
19 Jun 2009

Just tucked away from the hustle and bustle of an evening in Rome, in a little side street is a gem of a surprise. A romantic little restaurant that gave us a night to remember. Good food and wine were complemented by the friendly but discrete service. They understood our desire to relish the evening, savouring the flavours and excellent... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rome
19 Jun 2009

Being a local myself, I can definitely assure that this is a little gem on the Roman scene. Located in the heart of Ancient Rome, in The Library you can enjoy a cozy and relaxing environment, surrounded by ancient Roman walls which glow at the candlelight giving the place an exceptional and unique atmosphere. The restaurant strikes the visitor for... more

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1 of 5 stars
oxford,uk
9 Mar 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Made a reservation by email and then turned up to find note on door saying it was shut. Just checked my emails and they did not even let me know. Didnt try any other night as that was enough to put me off! more

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5 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
25 Feb 2009
3
people found this review helpful

As others say: small, intimate and hard to find. It's worth the effort though. Our host could not have been more accommodating, and we allowed the chef to select our meal. The wine and food were a highlight of our trip to Rome (February '09). Thank you for the experience. more

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1 of 5 stars
Roma
3 Feb 2009
7
people found this review helpful

I'm 44, I was born in Rome and I live in Rome. I cant' belive that this restaurant is rated as the best of the city. As a Roman I am ashamed of reading such a rating. Hundreds, I repeat hundreds, of resturant in Rome are better than this one. This is my experience. I wanted to spend a romantic... more

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3 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
2 Nov 2008
4
people found this review helpful

We would not rate this restaurant extraordinary and are surprised by such rave reviews. It seems a bit too American for those expecting a true taste of Italy. The singer (from San Francisco) was great and sang covers of classic American songs. Somehow it felt that the ratings on this site may have gone to its head..... The service was... more

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2 of 5 stars
Fylde England
28 Oct 2008
5
people found this review helpful

If you come here to propose, make sure you ask before the food gets served. This is a great setting for the perfect romantic evening. Initimate, a smooth jazz background, subdued lighting, stylish furnishing, discrete and personable service. In short, everything you need to create just the atmosphere to ask the big question. Sadly, the food doesnt match the mood.... more

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Vicolo della Cancelleria 7, 00186 Rome, Italy
Tel: 3348061200
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.