23/11/2025: There's no point looking for anything else: this is the perfect place, in the perfect location, with the perfect food. Stop, you don't need anything else...and if you've come to Grottaferrata to visit the Abbey of San Nilo (there really isn't anything else to visit, Ed.), know that it's right across the street, and the large free parking lot is just a hundred meters away. But first things first...it's Sunday, lunchtime, and we hadn't booked...we're in the Castelli area, so we'll find a table...not a chance. After a few refusals, we enter, feeling rather disheartened, and not only are we greeted with a smiling "You're welcome!" but we're led in search of a table in a stunning location that left me speechless. Spread across multiple levels, this beautiful restaurant (also known as a pizzeria, thanks to an efficient wood-fired oven) has spacious rooms and an outdoor area with a pergola that's undoubtedly popular in the summer. The main entrance is on Via di San Nilo, almost opposite the Abbey, but you can also enter from the side, through the outdoor area, directly in front of the cash register and the kitchen. A maze of steps makes this place resemble a medieval village, with large arches and tuff walls. Everything is intimate, with attention to detail, and a tasteful Christmassy decor. The menu? A simple sheet of paper summarizes the entire selection (yay, let's simplify), and the wine list is separate. Traditional local dishes made with local ingredients, a good selection, and moderate prices. What's surprising is the quantity: generous portions of beautifully presented and exquisitely flavorful dishes, with distinct flavors. Nothing is left to chance. Gnocchi with truffles and porcini mushrooms, sliced beef, lamb chops, roast suckling pig, puntarelle and Roman-style artichokes, and finally, pistachio tiramisu and berry crumble cake. Even the coffee is delicious. The bill? Reasonable...but the place is so comfortable and the food so good that, frankly, you don't even care how much you spend. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing, thanks in part to the warm lighting and the separation between the various rooms. An excellent experience that I'm happy to share and recommend with all my heart. The only flaw is their great asset: generous portions, so if you're a light eater, choose somewhere else. Need some help? Then leave a like and check out the other reviews of this area, especially Rome, and beyond.
23/11/2025: It's located at the end of the main street, right across from the Abbey of San Nilo. Upon entering, you're greeted with a pleasant impression: the place is beautiful and welcoming. The Christmas decorations are also lovely. There's a wide selection of first courses, all very good and plentiful. The second courses are less impressive, but the side dishes, especially the artichokes, are highly recommended. Overall, I'll be back and recommend it if you're in the area.
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