On a day trip from Rome today we visit Genazzano...our curiosity was all focused on lunch, were we right to choose the most popular but unusual brand among the options? I've read something from my fellow advisors and I think I'm pretty calm,...but!! We arrived slightly early, we were greeted by a wonderful girl, very kind and welcoming, who showed us to our table, with a minimal but elegant mise en place, a splendid turmeric flower embellished the table, we registered on the wi-fi and scanned the QR code on the neck of the flower holder. I was immediately struck and intrigued by the 63° egg carbonara with pecorino and guanciale, but also by the trio of fried foods, what could be better for an entrée? For which we ordered two and a chickpea and calamari hummus. The wine list is fantastically mile-perfect. 0, I was surprised by the ones on display, but luckily I can't find them on the menu, we choose a nice structured white, 14°, from 2018, Follia, Cantina Piana dei Castelli, a blend of Grechetto, Malvasia Puntinata, Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano which immediately turns out to be an excellent choice, well done me, ahahahah! After a good welcome flute, Mio Niè, a charmat of Cesanesi grapes, the potato chips arrived, nice and crunchy and scented with lime, delicious, followed by a prawn wrapped in a crunchy breading, very delicate and not at all greasy with its beautiful pink sauce, very well presented and served on a brick, very delicate and very fresh, tender inside and super crunchy outside, then follows a fried cheese also wrapped in a nice crunchy breading, even the chickpea and calamari hummus looked beautiful, too bad I hate garlic, but my guests love it, but the best of the appetizers in my opinion was the 63° egg carbonaro, a carbonara without pasta, a bed of pecorino cream with a dormant egg that wakes up when cut, releasing its perfectly cooked yolk, accompanied by the crunch of the guanciale, so delicious, I would immediately order another, but we also want to try the first courses, oh well! As for my first course, I have no doubts. Stuffed pasta, if done well, is very tasty. So, I chose the cacciatore-style beef tortelli with rosemary, a riot of flavors with a lovely lingering scent of rosemary, which I love. The filling was perhaps slightly dry, but truly succulent. My wife and her friend chose the tagliolini with courgette flowers, anchovies, and burrata. I let my wife get me involved and tried them even though it was present. The garlic wasn't overpowering, and the burrata made the dish delicate and very well-structured, which was already a success in itself. Our friend, on the other hand, chose the soy and raw prawn risotto, a very well-prepared seafood dish with top-quality ingredients. Congratulations! How to continue such a flavorful lunch? This time we'll skip the main course, but dessert is a must if you want to understand the Chef's skill. I'll have the Maksysù, a tiramisu made by the Chef with sponge cake syrup, truly delicious. Then there's the surprise dessert, a shortcrust pastry tart with seasonal fruit Chantilly cream, beautifully presented, delicious, and then an excellent coffee. We meet Masha, the Chef and owner of the restaurant at the end of the lunch. She's a very young, friendly, and beautiful woman who has chosen to stay in Genazzano and offer her young, yet tradition-conscious, fresh, and innovative cuisine. Her remarkable skills are showcased in the dishes she offers with love and professionalism. If I could, I'd add one star to the five I'd give her for her courage in staying in a village in the Roman province and putting herself to the test, and the second for the happiness that shines through her eyes when she sees us satisfied with having appreciated the product of her fascinating work. Well done, I've already started following you on social media with great pleasure! Congratulations and see you next time, maybe for a romantic evening?!?! Hugs!
Giuseppe Spedicato
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10 Agosto 2025
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