24/11/2025: Solid experience, focused cuisine, consistent service.
Five of us dined on a Saturday night. The place was packed but the management was impeccable: perfect wait times, no friction in the service, and well-trained staff. Smooth operations, which, on a weekend, says a lot.
Appetizers
We started with four beef carpaccios with yellow cherry tomatoes, lamb's lettuce, and parmesan shavings: a simple but well-executed dish, finely cut, fresh ingredients, and a balanced seasoning. We also shared a first course: orecchiette with creamed turnip greens, sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes. Highly recommended.
Main Courses
Arrosticini: really well-made, precisely cooked, and tender meat.
Grilled vegetables: standard but well-done, not burnt, not watery.
As for the meat, we played it cool:
I chose a sliced entrecote, medium rare. The quality of the meat was evident.
Another diner had a Genovese of black pork with crusty bread (pictured: very tender, full-bodied, thick sauce).
The other three ordered the Maminha, served on a hot griddle, a stunning dish, and juicy meat. Excellent.
In summary: the quality of the meat is high, the wait times are perfect, the presentation is meticulous and unfussy, the prices are super fair, and the atmosphere is rustic, authentic, and in keeping with the restaurant's positioning.
I'll conclude by saying that Il Carbonaio is a restaurant that doesn't improvise. It knows how to handle crowded places, maintains high-quality ingredients, and brings to the table meat that speaks for itself.
I'll be back and recommend it without hesitation.
26/10/2025: Il Carbonaio 2.0 is a delightful discovery!
A welcoming place, with attention to detail. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always available, while the cuisine captivates with well-prepared dishes and quality ingredients.
An excellent balance between tradition and modernity, both in flavor and presentation. Fast and impeccable service.
A must try! Superb pizza!
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