Novecento - Trattoria Locanda In Rieti

30/12/2023: So this place is a bunch of corrugated iron shacks corralled together on top of a mountain about an hour drive north east of Rome. It’s a forested area with an outside toilet (clean) and a playground for kids. The guy who owns it (Marchello) is affable and I think his wife and her sister do all the cooking. Italian peasant food at its best! We had bruschetta with the most aromatic olive oil followed by homemade pasta with local wild mushrooms and black truffle as our starters. For main course I had grilled lamb chops with boiled vegetables and french fries. All super simple and delicious. The house red was light and smooth and matched the lamb chops perfectly.

28/11/2023: Cisterna stands out for its decidedly Spartan atmosphere, a peculiarity that makes it unique among other places. Set in the greenery, it is ideal for enjoying outdoor meals during the summer. As for the food, it doesn't reach exceptional heights. The pizzas, while having an acceptable flavour, are noticeably thin and sometimes slightly burnt. It should be noted that the service, although affable, is often slow and not always timely in responding to requests. The use of paper or plastic plates helps to emphasize the rustic and informal look of the place.