Il Grifone

Cuisine

Contemporary, Mediterranean Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://www.palazzodivarignana.com/hospitality/ristoranti-bar/il-grifone/

Description

This fine-dining restaurant housed in the 18C Palazzo Bentivoglio Bargellini is part of the luxurious Palazzo di Varignana resort (with which it shares the Il Grifone symbol), the latter also home to a farm producing olive oil, wine and fruit. In the evening, choose between two tasting menus and an à la carte offering a selection of meat and fish dishes on which the modern recipes feature a careful balance of colours and flavours.

Review score

1.5

Review count

80

Review summary

Il Grifone, located at Piazza Navona, offers scenic views but receives poor overall ratings (avg 1.5/5). Service is the primary complaint, with numerous reports of extreme slowness, staff ignoring guests, and aggressive upselling or table rearrangements. Food quality is polarized: while some praise the chocolate soufflé, salumi platter, and traditional Carbonara, others find dishes tasteless, small, and poorly presented. Although the atmosphere benefits from its prime location, the negative service experience significantly detracts from the ambiance. Value is frequently criticized, with many visitors feeling the high prices do not justify the inconsistent quality and frustrating service, leading to perceptions of it being a tourist trap.

Best for

Only suitable for tourists prioritizing views who can tolerate potential service issues.

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