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When one thinks of Rome, it is easy to imagine lively trattorias steaming with spaghetti carbonara, gricia and amatriciana. The capital’s cuisine, however, is also much more. The Eternal City is teeming with starred addresses, places where the chef patrons, led by Heinz Beck, put on the table harmonious proposals with attention to detail.
A journey to Rome’s gastronomic Olympus, home to restaurants that make the most genuine territoriality their hallmark of goodness. Let us discover, then, the starred restaurants of our capital city
LA PERGOLA
Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101
A world-famous address that has become a sacred temple of international gastronomy. La Pergola is the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the capital, and the reason for this can already be guessed from the location, the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, a hotel of a thousand and one nights. Then there is him, Heinz Beck, a master who has been – and still is – a source of inspiration for thousands of chefs. Consulting his tasting menu is like visiting the greatest museums in Europe. A gallery of culinary art enriched by masterpieces such as lobster on burnt spring onion emulsion and grape molasses or lamb loin with black lentils and buttermilk ash. Marvels to be enjoyed in (and with) all senses.
IL PAGLIACCIO
Via dei Banchi vecchi, 129/A
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The sky above Rome also shines thanks to the two Michelin starsof Pagliaccio, the creature of Anthony Genovese, a French chef but born of Italian parents. Internationality and, at the same time, a love of origins are the poles behind his four tasting menus. A ‘circus of flavours’ that, at the table, is enhanced by the professionalism of the restaurant manager Matteo Zappile and the more than 1,300 labels from his extraordinary wine cellar.
ACQUOLINA
Via del Vantaggio, 14
Hotel The First Roma Arte, in the heart of the capital, is the home of the Michelin-starred Acquolina. Its creations originate from the Mediterranean, understood as ‘the crasis between meditation and land: putting these two thoughts together means meditating on our memories, on our history’. Word of chef Daniele Lippi who puts all the good and the beautiful of the Mare nostrum into his three tasting courses. A gourmet journey into the depths of the sea.
BISTROT64
Via Guglielmo Calderini, 64
A corner of the Orient in the heart of the Flaminio district. Not only because of the style of the restaurant and the restaurant itself, but also because behind the cooker at the starred Bistrot64 is Kotaro Nada, a chef of Japanese origin. His cuisine pursues the ideal of beauty and, alongside the more classic dishes (cacio e pepe, carbonara and amatriciana), the chef also launches innovative ideas such as corncob croquettes or venison with cocoa. Not to be missed, then, is the spaghetti with potatoes, butter and anchovies, the highlight of Bistrot64.
IL CONVIVIO TROIANI
Vicolo dei Soldati, 31
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From the Marche region to the capital to pursue the restaurant dream. Thus began, in 1990, the story of Convivio Troiani, a restaurant owned by brothers Massimo, Angelo and Giuseppe. The Michelin Star arrived after only three years, thanks above all to their extraordinary attention to the best raw materials. Today their menu is inspired by home-made products and a network involving small local businesses. Amatriciana, pasta ajo e ojo and trippa alla romana are just some of the traditional – but revisited – dishes that await you at Convivio Troiani.
MARCO MARTINI
Viale Aventino, 121
As the name suggests, the star of this starred address is the chef. And to stay on the subject of stars, Marco Martini calls himself ‘the supernova of gourmet cuisine’. A more than deserved appellation since this genius of the cooker has won the Michelin Guide three times and now enchants his guests in a splendid winter garden in the heart of the San Saba district. His menu ranges from ‘romanissime’ dishes, in which rigatoni with tail sauce and tortello di mortadella, white pizza and pistachio stand out, to vegetarian creations such as steamed egg, parmesan, hazelnuts and coffee or fettuccine stuffed with courgettes alla scapece. Sit down and get ready for a unique adventure: you are the guest of chef Marco Martini.
AROMA
Via Labicana, 125
A breathtaking terrace with a view of the Colosseum, a space on the top floor of the five-star Palazzo Manfredi hotel and the creativity of Giuseppe Iorio, a world-renowned chef. Could you want anything more for your romantic evening? We think not, which is why the one-Michelin-starred restaurant Aroma is so popular. Be enchanted by the beauty of ancient Rome and the goodness of the three tasting menus, inspired by the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian architectural styles. And to get the day off to the best possible start, Chef Iorio and his brigade are also waiting for you at breakfast!
ALL’ORO
Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 23/25
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‘In the kitchen, to move forward I always take a step backwards. I move towards the future that is already past. I start with the culinary baggage of my land and see places where tradition becomes contemporary’. This is the philosophy that inspires the hand of Riccardo Di Giacinto, chef of the starred restaurant All’Oro. The restaurant, enriched by the touch of his wife Ramona, offers the possibility of constructing your own tasting path, choosing from reinterpretations of great classics such as the carbonara summary or Roman-style lamb. A magical place, where a coda alla vaccinara can turn into a rocher.
IDYLIO BY APREDA
Via di Santa Chiara, 4/A
The link between five-star hotels and the best restaurants in Rome continues with theIdylio by Apreda. The animator of this intimate and reserved gourmet enclave is Francesco Apreda, recognised as one of the greatest talents of the Italian gastronomic school. His menu thrives on all the experiences he has had around the world, in an unmissable combination of the specificities of the territory and the most sought-after international products. The Jerusalem artichoke and salted anchovy velouté, the cacio, pepper and seed risotto or the chicken ‘in two cultures’ are just some of his successful creations that have earned him the coveted Michelin Star.
GLASS HOSTARIA
Vicolo del Cinque, 58
A pearl within Trastevere, one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in the entire city. It is here that the Michelin-starred restaurant Glass Hostaria has decided to differentiate itself from the area’s typical trattorias and launch a haute cuisine project. A revolution brought about by chef Cristina Bowerman. Her proposal goes beyond classic Roman recipes to an international cuisine, strongly influenced by the years she spent in the United States. Thanks to her most famous dishes, such as black linguine with Juncu ‘cacio’, Sarawack pepper and sea urchins, every dinner becomes a pleasant discovery.
ENOTECA LA TORRE
Lungotevere delle Armi, 23
Cooking and fashion are two worlds that, at high levels, become art. TheEnoteca La Torre, a starred restaurant located in Villa Laetitia, Anna Fendi’s residence, knows this well. This fascinating early 20th century location, in fact, serves as a stage for the gourmet creations of chef Domenico Stile. His tasting menus give life to a ‘tale in which time flows at a different rhythm, marked by the fragrances, colours, and the encounter with a cuisine that I would like to be always festive’. A story that cannot fail to intrigue you.
IMAGO
Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6
A journey to satisfy both sight and taste. AtImago, a panoramic restaurant on the sixth floor of the Hassler hotel, you can enjoy the starred dishes of chef Andrea Antonini while your eye wanders over the nearby wonders of Rome, including San Giovanni in Laterano, the Campidoglio, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Trinità dei Monti church. No less magical are the restaurant’s dishes, ranging from artichoke, sweetbreads and roe to pigeon and chamomile 2.0. This time it really has to be said: even the eye wants its part.
MOMA
Via di San Basilio, 42
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A restaurant with two souls, each with its own chef. To its loyal clientele, in fact, the starred restaurant Moma presents a bistro face, characterised by a lively atmosphere and a simple and tasty gastronomic offer, and a gourmand face, sophisticated and elegant. And who could head this ‘two-faced’ restaurant if not two brothers? For more than 15 years, in fact, Gastone and Franco Pierini have run Moma based on an ethical choice: selecting raw materials directly from small local producers. The restaurant is led by Roman chef Andrea Pasqualucci, while at the bistro cooker you will find… Franco Pierini himself.
PIPERO
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 250
‘At Pipero’s there is only the best, full stop’. This is the motto of Alessandro Pipero, maître, sommelier, host: in a nutshell, the ideal prototype of the modern starred restaurant owner. The cookers of the one-Michelin-starred restaurant, on the other hand, are entrusted to Ciro Scamardella, chef to whom we owe explosive creations such as octopus genovese in ravioli or pluma (a cut of pork, so called because it resembles a feather), pesto and radishes. His cuisine meets art, then, in the works of the great contemporary painters that Pipero periodically hosts. A true ‘taste gallery’.
LA TERRAZZA
Via Ludovisi, 49
A starred restaurant where – you can already guess from the name – the view of Rome, especially at sunset, is breathtaking. Equally spectacular, however, is the proposal of chef Fabio Ciervo who guides your senses on a journey through great classics and perfect harmony. This is the name of his two tasting courses that range from the revisited spaghetti cacio e pepe del Madagascar (perfumed with rose buds) to the well-balanced cremoso di fegato d’oca con uva (goose liver with grapes). And for lovers of the genre, it is impossible to miss the menu dedicated to white truffles: 50 grams of this prized mushroom will make you happy.
ZIA
Via Goffredo Mameli, 45
‘Come in, sit down and enjoy yourself’. And with an invitation like that, how can you say no to Zia, the starred address of Antonio Ziantoni and Ida Proietti. The young owners of the restaurant, in the heart of Trastevere, combine the best techniques of French cuisine with an enormous respect for local raw materials. A successful gamble that has also been rewarded by the Michelin Guide . On the other hand, with goodness like the buffalo, lemon and gentian risotto or the pigeon in civet, it was really difficult to go unnoticed.
PER ME – GIULIO TERRINONI
Vicolo del Malpasso, 9
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All the gastronomic experience of chef Giulio Terrinoni condensed into a concept tailor-made for the guest. In a location that recalls the comfort of home, the restaurant’s philosophy emerges forcefully in the menu of the Per Me – Giulio Terrinoni restaurant: sustainability, territory and enhancement of the ‘wild catch’. These are all concepts around which his tasting courses, ‘The Rhythms of the Sea’ and ‘Head, hands, heart’ revolve, as well as stellar proposals such as the Superspaghettone alla carbonara or the barbecued grouper roast fish. Giulio Terrinoni’s cuisine modulated exclusively ‘For You’.
TORDOMATTO
Via Pietro Giannone, 24
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Sitting at the table of the Michelin-starred Tordomatto restaurant, on the ground floor of an elegant 19th century building, you will enter the realm of Simone Romano, a maître and sommelier with the aim of astonishing the guest ‘as in the realms of art, theatre, cinema and dance ’. A romantic philosophy, ‘inspired by sturm und drang’, which finds natural development in Adriano Baldassare‘s skills at the cooker. His proposals play on the emotions, both of the chef and of the customer, while the TraDizione InProgressione menu is perhaps the most authentic manifesto of his cuisine: six courses in which to retrace, with a different eye, the capital’s great past.
Pulejo
Via dei Gracchi, 31
Located near the Vatican, the Pulejo starred restaurant is a gem that wishes to embrace tradition through the heart and senses. Founded on 31 March 2022 by Daniele Puleio, this restaurant embodies a gastronomic vision that goes beyond cuisine, becoming a journey of flavours, memories and hospitality. It starts by welcoming its customers in a refined setting, with attention to the smallest details, and then takes them on an intimate journey through flavours, where each dish tells a story of family, roots and passion. With maniacal attention to the selection of raw materials, Pulejo celebrates the quality and freshness of its creations, turning each dinner into an authentic ‘homecoming.’
Sintesi
Viale dei Castani, 17
Sintesi, the Michelin-starred restaurant that wants to rewrite the idea of modern cuisine, focusing on a philosophy that eliminates the superfluous and emphasises the essential, from this concept materialises its very name. To reconfirm his idea, he sets up an elegant but relaxed restaurant, inviting moments of conviviality through dishes that combine tradition and technique. Here, fermentation, marinating and maturing are put at the service of taste, enhancing local products with a focus on sustainability and waste reduction. Sintesi believes strongly in this style of eating, which is why it has a vegetable garden from which it draws to create its seasonal menu, in harmony with a selected wine list. The result is a gastronomic experience that is striking in its authenticity and sophistication, leaving its mark with unconventional cuisine that tells a unique story with every course.
Orma Roma
Via Boncompagni, 31
Orma Roma is the new culinary adventure of Roy Caceres, a Colombian chef who has found his second home in Italy. Just a few steps from Via Veneto, this fresh Michelin-starred restaurant with its sleek, modern design combines the chef’s Latin roots with influences from the vast Italian tradition and the spicy notes of Syrian culture. Caceres invites his guests to an intimate gastronomic experience that begins with an aperitif in the restaurant’s lounge and continues with a journey through intense flavours and refined techniques. Each tasting is a discovery, narrated by the chef himself, for a total immersion in a cuisine without borders.
Pascucci al Porticciolo
Viale Traiano, 85
Pascucci al Porticciolo, sea, sea, sea! Gianfranco Pascucci’s renowned restaurant in Fiumicino is a celebration of seafood cuisine with a contemporary twist. With a Michelin star, it offers a menu that combines the freshness of the local catch with refined and innovative preparations. With a bright dining room and an enchanting veranda overlooking the sea, the ambience is enveloped in shades of white and blue, recalling the relaxed atmosphere of a day spent close to the fragrant sea air. Among the dishes, the tasting menu ‘Come è profondo il mare,’ ( How deep the sea is) stands out, where Pascucci explores the best of sea and inland products with surprising combinations such as raw amberjack with ceviche and caviar. A unique experience, made special by the impeccable hostess Vanessa Melis, and a wine list passionately selected by Luca Pozzoli, for a dinner that turns into a sea breeze.
Il Tino
Via Monte Cadria, 127
Il Tino is Daniele Usai’s starred restaurant located inside the Cantiere Navale Nautilus Marina, a place with an essential design that overlooks the banks of the Tiber, offering an atmosphere that can only be found along the river in the eternal city. Usai, has developed his own enterprising vision of cuisine; contemporary and territorial, enhancing local flavours with advanced techniques and exotic touches, especially Asian. The restaurant’s vegetable garden provides fresh herbs that enrich the seafood dishes with vibrant colours and aromas. The two tasting menus devised by the chef and his young brigade; ‘La prima boa’ and ‘La regata,’ transport guests on a journey through iconic dishes and unique flavours, enriched by a carefully curated wine list, pampering guests by starting the meal with refined cocktails. Il Tino represents a harmonious encounter between passion, tradition and an adventurous openness to the world.
Achilli al Parlamento
Via dei Prefetti, 15
In the heart of Rome, just a few steps from the Parliament, the starred restaurant Achilli al Parlamento has been a reference point for food and wine lovers since 1972. Born as a wine shop, today it has transformed into an elegant restaurant, driven by the passion of Cinzia Achilli and Daniele Tagliaferri, who carry on Gianfranco Achilli’s legacy with dedication. At the helm of the kitchen, Chef Pierluigi Gallo proposes three tasting courses that, with creative dishes, mixing the strong Roman character and a touch of Campania romance, offer a combination of intense and consistent flavours. The room has been renovated keeping alive the memory of the wine shop as it was, framed by an impressive collection of over 4000 labels, ranging from great Italian and French wines to rare spirits, all of which can also be selected directly in the wine shop for a complete and immersive taste experience.
