Authentic Roman cuisine, the true flavors of the past, as genuine as Fabio and Giampolo, the welcoming owners.
And to finish on a sweet note, try the zuppa inglese, sublime!!!
Maurizio Landi
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15 Maggio 2026
10,0
We had a wonderful time and discovered a new place in the neighborhood that serves good food and respects the tradition of true Roman cuisine! The selection is extensive and the menu is constantly changing and rotating, a sign of great quality due to the use of seasonal produce: for us, this is an added value, and you can taste it when you taste the specialties. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, as an intimate place should be. I tried the cacciatore meatballs, which, along with the pasta and delicious desserts, were truly worthy of praise. We'll definitely return as a go-to place for a vibrant neighborhood that loves these little places where you can sit around the table like they used to! Really well done!!!
Luca Lafasciano
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10 Maggio 2026
10,0
There are places that don't just feed you, but welcome you like an old friend returning home after a long journey.
At Osteria Vinelli e Fornelli, Roman-ness isn't a mask, but a deep, sincere breath.
The secret of this temple of taste lies in the perfect balance between two extraordinary personalities.
Fabio reigns supreme in the dining room, a true master of hospitality.
Forget the sterile service of modern restaurants; Fabio is a storyteller.
With a genuine smile and rare expertise, he guides guests through the menu and wine list, making each table the center of his universe.
His ability to recommend the perfect pairing or tell the anecdote behind an ingredient transforms dinner into a theatrical and human experience.
On the other side of the fence, amidst the fumes from the pans and the scent of browning guanciale, is Giampaolo.
His cuisine is a hymn to "homemade Roman-ness" elevated to an art form.
The menu is a declaration of love for the most authentic Rome.
We begin with a heartwarming Roman-style tripe: tender, immersed in a thick, fragrant tomato sauce, where wild mint and a sprinkling of pecorino romano create the aromatic contrast that is the city's signature.
It's a dish that tastes of home, of Sunday mornings, of flavors that never fade.
And for those seeking true substance, rustic and "ignorant" in the noblest sense of the word, here are the Bud Spencer-style beans. Served preferably in their own terrine, they are a triumph of flavor: creamy beans, blazing with chili pepper, and enriched with that touch of guanciale or sausage that makes them legendary.
If Giampaolo's Carbonara is a golden cream that defies the laws of physics with its silky smoothness, and his Amatriciana is a masterpiece of balance between the acidity of the tomato and the noble fat of the guanciale, the rest of the pantheon cannot be ignored.
His Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe are masterful, with the toasted pepper exploding in the nose before it hits the mouth.
And for the most refined palates, his Vignarola represents the seasonal pinnacle: a perfect combination of artichokes, fava beans, and peas, cooked with a delicacy that respects every single herbaceous note.
The Coda alla Vaccinara is slowly cooked "until it bursts into flame," with that intense aftertaste that completes the circle of perfection.
The Saltimbocca alla Romana, thin and tender, where the prosciutto and sage become one with the meat, blended with a quality white wine that enhances its freshness.
Coratella with artichokes: Another pillar of tradition, where the saltiness of the innards marries the bitterness of the Roman artichoke in an indissoluble marriage that makes the heart dream.
At the end of the day, when the lights dim and the last drop of wine illuminates the bottom of the glass, you understand that Vinelli e Fornelli is not just a place where you go to fill your belly.
It's a refuge.
It's the memory of that Rome that disappears, the one of unhurried chatter and the scent of sauce that catches your throat as soon as you turn the corner.
As you leave, while the west wind ruffles your thoughts, you're left with that sweet nostalgia of someone who knows they've experienced something real.
You find yourself thinking about Fabio's laugh, which made you feel like the master of the world, and about Giampaolo's hands, which with that magic touch brought you back to the table with your grandmother, when Saturday was a holiday and happiness tasted of bread and sauce.
Because in Rome they say "love passes, but hunger remains," but here it's different.
Here, the love for things done well and the hunger for life join hands.
You leave with a light heart and a promise whispered to yourself: "Hey guys, come back soon."
Because places like this are like the stars in the Roman sky: even if there's smoke and confusion, they remain there to show you the way home.
And so, as long as Fabio and Giampaolo are here, Rome may run and change, but we will always know where to go to look for happiness.
A little shoe, a glass of that good wine, and everything will pass.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart💙
Chef Alex🙂
Alex T. Pisapia
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07 Maggio 2026
10,0