La Gensola

Rome, Italy

4.3

Open now

22 reviews

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Telephone:
+39 06 581 6312
Website:
www.osterialagensola.it
Address:
Piazza della Gensola 15, Rome, Roma, 00153
Trastevere
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
240 ftLgt Alberteschi
370 ftIsola Tiberina
530 ftGenovesi
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepted Cards
Credit
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Quiet
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No

Today

Today 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Rome) 16:35 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Tuesday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Thursday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Friday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm

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22 reviews of La Gensola

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Place rating: 5
Stoughton, MA
Friendly atmosphere, wonderful food and wine, what more can you ask for? We started with the boiled octopus which was prepared simply, but was clearly of great quality. We then shared the steak and roasted potatoes dish, cooked medium, which was SO good! Paired with the house red wine, it was the perfect meal and an experience I would suggest to anyone visiting Roma.
Place rating: 5
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Wir haben das Restaurant nach einem langen Tag in Rom zufällig entdeckt. Die eher unscheinbare Fassade macht uns neugierig — wir wollten kein marktschreierisches Touri-​Restaurant.
Drinnen entschieden wir uns dann für ein mehrgängiges Menü inkl. Wein des Hauses. Eine sehr gute Wahl, jeder Gang übertraf dem vorigen. Es waren viele Italiener zu Gast, es scheint den Einheimischen also auch zu gefallen.
Um ehrlich zu sein habe ich seit diesem Urlaub schon mehrfach über einen kurzzeitigen mach Rom nachgedacht, um dort wieder mal zu speisen.
Place rating: 4
Montreal, Canada
This restaurant has amazing service. Even while it looked like they were short staffed– this restaurant made sure that each customer was served on time and had great service. I really enjoyed the food. I ordered the special of the day, it was a shrimp and mushroom pasta, YUM! And for dessert, they had an amazing apple crumble. I would definitely recommend this place! It’s filled with locals, so you know it’s got to be good! :)
Place rating: 3
Sarasota, FL
Over-​rated. Nice, local, intimate, decent quality, but… Service terribly lacking. Maybe because we’re American, I don’t know. The owner is obviously trying, but the staff — not so much. Understaffed.
The Tagliolini with sun-​dried tomatoes and calamari was amazing! Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Columbia, SC
Went here based on recommendations from Rick Steves, TripAdvisor, and Unilocal and were not disappointed! We got a bottle of wine, and appetizer, and two entrees and it was € 81. We got sea bass ceviche, linguini with shrimp, eggplant and cheese, and a sirloin with potatoes. All of it was fabulous! We had our heart set on cannoli for dessert but the can’t serve it in the summer because the heat effects the ricotta cheese that goes in it! Overall AWESOME dinner!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Worth a visit. Really great place for seafood if you’re right by the trastavere. The sea bass ceviche and the octopus with lemon and olive oil are a must. We ordered the tagliatelle with octopus and pomodoro and the tagliatelle with mushroom (house special). We also couldn’t forget a bottle of white and sparkling water to go with our dinner. Everything was delicious and the service was great. Total bill was around € 95 which is pricey but you get what you pay for!
Place rating: 3
Centreville, VA
Good food, sea bass ceviche worth the price. A little too expensive. 82 euros for two — two appetizers and two second courses, two glasses of wine, bottle of sparkling water and a fried artichoke. Will come again
Place rating: 4
Coquitlam, Canada
Lovely place for dinner. We had great food and service. It was packed and no room for us as we didn’t have a reservation. Without any inquiries or prompting from us, the manager came over to the front desk and worked his magic. He was able to fit us in between two reservations. My husband had the steak, I had the cod with apple sauce (an odd combo but it worked in the dish) and we shared the scallops and spinach. All were fantastic. We did have dessert but I guess it wasn’t the best as I cannot remember what we had. Make sure you make reservations before you go, just in case.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Wonderful restaurant and service. Many delicious options on the menu to choose from plus great wine selection. In a nice part of Travereste right next to a piazza with a great after dinner bar, Akbar.
Place rating: 4
Rome, Italy
One of the best fish restaurants in Rome. The sea bass ceviche was heavenly as was the sword fish caponata. The mains were just good, not amazing. Only downside is the price. We paid 60 € per person for a starter and a fish, plus a glass of wine. This is Michelin territory pricing and La Gensola is not quite there yet.
Place rating: 4
Houston, TX
Checked out the restaurant based on reviews from the «Eat Rome» app from Elizabeth Minchilli. It was a casual atmosphere, friendly service, and really good food.
We had the wrapped swordfish and eggplant for an appetizer and the salt crusted seabass which was delicious. The potatoes that were served with the fish was less than desirable but we had also ordered the spinach which turned out to be good.
Place rating: 3
New York, NY
Good food, nothing special. My salted cod dish with cherry tomatoes was ok and uninspiring. My wife’s grilled calamari was better, but basic. Overall, I overpaid by quite a bit. The service was friendly, which was a plus. I’m a little confused by the overall rating; I’ll chalk it up to grade inflation.
Place rating: 2
Jersey City, NJ
Terrible service. Waiter couldn’t be bothered. Ordered great, expensive wine and aside from first glass had to pour every glass myself including my sparking water. Ordered 3 dishes got 2, and when I asked about getting entrée before 2nd appetizer waiter said, «Ok»!!. Seafood which they are known for was very mediocre. Real Trastevere tourist trap. Had one day in Rome as missed connection home and was huge disappointment. Stay away!
Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, CA
Pasta is delicious, their tomato sauce is the best I ever had. Try the salt crusted sea bass… it is amazing. The whole experience was wonderful.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
My husband and I had lunch here prior to heading to meet our Vatican Tour. Conveniently for us, this restaurant is located in Trastevere where we were renting an apartment! I read very positive reviews on Trip Advisor and decided to give it a try. I was sold when I read about their sea bass cerviche which of course we had to try and as promised, was delicious. I am a sucker for ravioli… so I ordered their seafood ravioli in a sage, butter sauce. WOW! Fresh pillows of wonderfulness. My glass of house white was delicious, too (I had to order a 2nd glass!). We were the first customers that day…12:30pm is early for the Romans to eat lunch but by 1pm the restaurant was filling up at a good pace. I sensed a lot of locals… business lunching. La Gensola is a high end restaurant. Lovely cuisine, cool décor and friendly and efficient service. I definitely recommend it!
Place rating: 5
San Clemente, CA
My wife and I came here recently on our honeymoon. This was our favorite restaurant in Rome. The seafood pasta was my wife’s favorite meal on our 2 week Italy trip. Quaint and romantic ambiance, delicious food! Great overall experience.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Delicious restaurant, nice people, a lot of locals. Everything is great really.
Place rating: 5
Sausalito, CA
Ohhhhhhhh man! This place has got it going on. I love the interior. Cool art.
We had some sea bass «ceviche». I would call it crudo style because it’s not really the Mexican/​South American style ceviche I’m used to back home. But, it is fresh, large and super delicious.
I had the Carbonara and it was the best version I’ve tried.
And, my girlfriend had an amazing tuna plate that was cooked rare with a side of Carmelites red onion and some cooked bitter greens.
I will certainly return here. This was for lunch. Oh, the service was great too.
Place rating: 4
Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne
Super accueil, ambiance intimiste, et une cuisine touten-​finaisse. Tout ça pour 35 €. Bravo ! Pour nous ce fut notre meilleur expérience culinaire à ROME, tout simplement.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
One of my favorite restaurants in Rome. It is off the beaten path and not very well known by tourists. You will see many locals dining here, which is a very good sign of delicious food! The restaurant and small and quaint., with a very intimate setting. Also good for group or business meals (I’ve been for all reasons and it always seems fitting) Some tables are specially located in front of beautiful windows. The restaurant offers a great array of fresh fish, raw bar, typical Italian dishes, and beautiful desserts. They also offer a great tasting menu at a good value. Reservations are recommended, but I have been able to snag a table by chance a few times by walk-​in. They have an unusually large wine selection… it is more of a book than a menu. It can be overwhelming, but the wait staff can provide guidance. Most speak English.
Place rating: 5
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Call before you go on vacation to make reservations, Best fish place in the Trastevere!
Place rating: 4
Rome, Italy
Great restaurant in Trastevere, fresh fish, great service