08/12/2025: Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
TOP-notch service.
Food... a must-try, words can't describe the quality!!
A spectacular experience!!
24/11/2025: "What's it like to eat at L'Imbuto"? If that's the question, make yourself comfortable, as if you were sitting at a table waiting for the journey to begin, because it will take a while.
Let's start with the location, which, in my opinion, is poorly signposted. It's not difficult to get there, no doubt, but once you arrive at the indicated address, it's not exactly easy to figure out which restaurant it is, and consequently, how to access it. You risk ending up in someone's backyard. It might be a "personal problem," but three of us had the same "difficulties." But now let's go inside: the place is what I would call intimate, just the way I like it, with rooms that aren't too large, not too many seats, and not at all noisy.
Greeted by the very kind staff, we are given a map with a description of the possible "journeys" and the rules to follow to enjoy them and ensure that other guests can do the same (I'm not giving away any spoilers; the same map is available on the website).
As soon as we are seated, a large, white-clad figure emerges from the kitchen. It's him, Chef Tomei, who comes to do the honors. Now, in my opinion, that alone is worth 100 points. I come to your restaurant to eat what you cook, not just something you invented and that bears your name, so you have to be in the kitchen, that's my credo.
And now the journey begins. We chose the longest one, the 9-course menu. For those who don't know, Chef Tomei doesn't have an à la carte menu; there are three experiences that include 5, 7, or 9 courses. He chooses what to prepare for you. This was a huge plus for me because I'm sure I would have missed out on a lot with a simple à la carte menu. For the drinks, we paired them with the 5 great wines.
And now the journey begins... mine was a fabulous experience, filled with explosions of tastes and flavors I never imagined. To be fair, not everything received the same "score," as is only natural, but that's because it's subjective and personal (de gustibus non disputandum est). The quality of the dishes is excellent. The pairings are fabulous. After all, we're talking about Cristiano Tomei.
I'm not even going to talk about the price. If you decide to have an experience like this, that should be the last thing on your mind. Enjoy your trip. Thank you, Chef.
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