Osteria Montegrappa In Lacchiarella

06/06/2025: Second time in this “restaurant not restaurant” and I witnessed two different sensory experiences! The first one (Ayahuasca) I can only give a 10 with honors: stimulation of the 5 senses and umami far beyond what can be described to the point that during the end of the experience through the sweet and a voice in the background I got emotional and cried. Second experience (Artificial stupidity) slightly less positive as I did not have the same emotions: perceived more as a discovery and an experience related to food: but still my vote is 8 1/2 I can only say that once in a lifetime you have to try certain experiences: I remain more and more intrigued by what can come out of the head of the “chef” Federico and I wait enthusiastically to live another experience

29/05/2025: Special evening at Sensorium. Very difficult to convey the sensations and emotions that this experience gives. It must be experienced, period. Nothing traditional, usual, known. Here they "invent" the ingredients that are NOT used. Behind the final result there is an accurate and deep study of food chemistry, gastronomic history and excellent productions. The making of some dishes, above all "clams with spaghetti" and the "fake miso anchovy", is obsessive and very demanding with amazing results. If you want to go back to something more "traditional" there is the monkfish with anduia and black lemon which in my opinion is amazing!! The environment is minimal but very convivial. Very engaging and never banal musical compilation, lights, scents, the cell phone to call the AI, the "screw it" dessert to compose.... and the final bread and ham are unforgettable. The owner and chef Federico Rottigni accompanied by the very kind Lara are a source of interesting news and anecdotes that make the evening very pleasant. The service is impeccable, as is the alcoholic pairing that allows you to appreciate absolutely amazing "liquids". Well done, well done!!!