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I Massari è un ristorante di cucina pugliese a Roma, in Piazza dei Martiri di Belfiore. Il locale propone colazione, pranzo e cena con un’impostazione all day long. 


A bit of a mixed bag. This is a restaurant that specialises in Puglian dishes This appears to be a very local place by the number of people who were kissing the staff as they entered really added to the ambience service was very good but in my experience a bit odd. They took our order quickly, and I asked for a wine menu, which they bought but before they could open the wine, the starter arrived. I had the octopus which was a bit tough. The muscle and linguine pasta however it was exceptional with great broth. Had a fig tart for dessert which was okay. The wine they recommended was excellent. I would recommend going to this place
but please note everything’s in Italian.

We arrived after breakfast service had already ended and the kitchen was no longer operating. However, the staff saw that I was travelling with a baby and kindly offered to prepare an Italian omelette just for me.

Honestly, wow. This was one of those moments when genuine human empathy shines through. They went above and beyond, making an exception simply because they wanted to help, and that kind of hospitality is something you don’t forget.

On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious. I can’t praise the team enough. Thank you for your kindness, your flexibility, and for turning a potentially stressful morning into such a positive experience. Warmest regards and best wishes to the whole team!

Nice atmosphere and everything seemed fine at first, but the experience was ruined by the bill.
I ordered the “catch of the day,” listed as €8 on the menu. It was never explained that this price was per 100g. The waiter only mentioned the fish would be around 800g and suitable for one person, so I assumed the total price would be around €8–€10. Instead, I was charged €64 just for the fish.
This detail is only written in Italian on the menu not in English so as someone who does not speak Italian, this was very misleading. I also asked multiple times about the portion size and whether it was appropriate for one person, and was reassured that it was, without any clear indication of the final price.
The portion itself was also much larger than expected, and I couldn’t even finish half of it.
What disappointed me most was how the situation was handled. It was clear that I was frustrated, yet no real effort was made to explain things properly or offer any kind of solution. Even a small gesture of goodwill, such as a partial discount, would have made a big difference.

Update after owner’s response:
I understand that fresh fish cannot cost €8 in total, but as a visitor, I am not familiar with local prices and I am not a fish expert. I relied on the English menu and the explanation given by the staff. At no point was it clearly communicated that the price was per 100g or that the total would be around €60+. If this had been explained clearly, I would not have ordered the whole fish.
The issue is not the price itself, but the lack of transparency and communication, especially for customers who rely on the English menu.

🍝 - Food: 3/5
🛎️ - Service 4/5
📍 - Location & atmosphere 2/5

TLDR: I Massari is a good option for those who want to taste something different than the usual Carbonara or Amatriciana. The food is good, and if the weather is nice, the place offers outdoor tables but directly on the street, and you need to share the email experience with the pedestrians. It's worth a visit for a yummy meal!

I Massari is tucked away near Viale Mazzini, and parking can be tricky depending on the day and time—typical for this part of the city. You'll need to get a little creative when looking for a spot.

But once you finally park, you're in for a treat! The restaurant has a good menu that goes beyond the usual Carbonara and Amatriciana, focusing on flavours from the Puglia region. IMO, it's one of the best places in Italy for food quality.

They offer many tasty dishes that make for a good dining experience. You've got to try the Turnip Tops Tart with Caciocavallo Podolico cream and tarallo as a starter and the delicious Spaghetti all'Assassina. Still, I wasn't too impressed with the Podolica steak with Polignano potato rosty and rosemary—it just didn't hit the mark for me.

On nice days, you can dine outside at lovely tables on the street. It's a fun vibe, but be ready to share your meal with the sounds of people passing by and the noise and the smell of the kitchen aerator on top of the tables.

Considering the quality, I found the prices steep, but they're on par with other spots in the area.

Overall, I Massari, it is worth checking out if you want a meal that excites your taste buds!

As a group of three, we ordered Bruschetta and three plates of pasta. Shortly after, another group of customers, who happened to be Italians, sat down near us. Despite ordering much later, they received their food long before we did, even though we ordered the same appetizer as the table next to us. Furthermore, they were served olive oil with their appetizer, while we were given dry bread.

When I asked the waiter about the origin of the wine, he brushed me off with a one-word answer, turned his back on me, and completely ignored my follow-up questions.

If you're Italian and don't mind selective customer service, this restaurant might be fine for you. However, if you're a tourist, I strongly advise against dining here. Throughout our entire visit, we felt like we were being treated like second-class citizens.

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I Massari è un ristorante di cucina pugliese a Roma, in Piazza dei Martiri di Belfiore. Il locale propone colazione, pranzo e cena con un’impostazione all day long.

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