Green T.

Hidden in one of the many alleys in the heart of the Capital Green T., elusive to the eye of the tourist but impossible to hide from the palate of the locals, this traditional restaurant of the Land of the Rising Sun opened its doors in Via del Piè di Marmo 28 in 2005, and since then it has spread Chinese customs and traditions in the form of refined gourmet dishes, elegant tea rituals and splendid traditional clothes. Small but with a fame that goes beyond national borders, even crossing those of its country of origin, the restaurant has earned numerous awards, including inclusion among the “bib gourmand” destinations of the prestigious Michelin Guide .

Proud of its national history, Green T. has distinguished itself from the chaotic panorama of oriental and fusion restaurants that are popular in Rome by opening up to comparison with the Italian territory, especially for the sourcing of top quality ingredients, but at the same time maintaining an authentic connection with Chinese traditions, holidays and celebrations accompanied by exquisite characteristic foods. Sitting in the shadow of the Pantheon, you will relive the atmosphere of a dinner in a Chinese family, drawing from a generous banquet based on exquisite preparations characteristic of the New Year, the Moon Festival and the Lantern Festival among others, the memory of which the owners jealously preserve as a piece of home. The rooms of the restaurant are harmoniously colored with the warm tones so appreciated in oriental countries; red in particular, immediately associated with New Year and a symbol of happiness, luck and wealth, dominates the rooms warming them with a palette of reassuring shades. Wooden tables and chairs, lanterns and small ornamental objects in coloured ceramics complete the picture, blending perfectly into the context of the restaurant thanks to the diffused lighting.

You come to Green T. to rediscover the true flavors of Chinese haute cuisine , clearing away the erroneous image conveyed by the most popular fusion restaurants. A bite of the crispy glazed duck breast skin and you’ll be in heaven, but there’s no point in stopping at one course, continue with a taste of the most controversial dish ever, the famous “hundred-year-old eggs”, or with calamari flowers. Desserts? Etiquette would be against it but we assure you that they are finger-licking good, delicious flavors and consistencies foreign to the Western palate such as that of the Tangyuan, a sweet sphere made from glutinous rice and served in a hot broth, the wife’s dessert, with almond paste, puff pastry and winter melon filling, or the delicate moon cakes.

At Green T., China is not only in the food, the dining room staff will delight you by recommending the best combinations of teas and infusions, respecting your personal tastes and this ancient art of the Land of the Rising Sun. With its recognized relaxing power and the ability to create pleasant moments to spend in company, the tea ritual is a fascinating tradition that you can try to replicate at home, by purchasing the magnificent handcrafted porcelain services on sale at the restaurant’s boutique.