Porto Corallo In Monterotondo

We went for lunch today, the place was elegant and well-kept, the food was excellent and varied, we were served by a professional and friendly guy, the prices were fair, so it was an absolutely positive experience.

Beautiful location, with an elegant, seafood feel. Excellent service, very knowledgeable and welcoming staff. We started with the Corallo appetizer, consisting of marinated salmon, delicious but too delicate (we'll return to why later), fish meatballs, and, I think, a chickpea or potato cream, which was also good. The seafood salad, perfectly cooked cuttlefish and octopus, and the mussel soup, exceptional, simple yet exquisite, the best dish in the restaurant. We then complemented our appetizer with fried calamari and baby octopus. The fried calamari were generally well done, dry, golden, and crispy. The calamari were incredibly tender and truly delicious. The baby octopus were equally good. For our first courses, we had gnocchi with scampi cream, which were fabulous; spaghetti with clams and bottarga, which was very good and creamy; and ravioli with cherry tomatoes and scampi, which were also good, but I preferred the first two. For our main courses, we chose grilled sea bass, delicious, perfectly cooked with that smoky touch that cooking gives it. Then came the salmon with prosecco, the only dish I wasn't sold on. The salmon was delicate but excellent quality, but what I wasn't happy with was the supposed prosecco sauce, which unfortunately lacked flavor. I don't know if it was mixed poorly or what, but unfortunately, this dish wasn't to my liking. From my two experiences here, I've learned that the restaurant's hallmark is simple cuisine, showcasing the seafood to its fullest. This philosophy pairs well with dishes like the mussel soup, spaghetti with clams and bottarga, and ravioli, but in my opinion, not so well with, for example, the marinated salmon, which lacks that extra kick that only a spice or aroma could give it. Special mention must be made of the bread served during the meal; it was very good. For dessert, we tried the hazelnut and gianduja mousse, good but also too delicate, and the seadas, perfect. Of all the desserts on offer, the absolute best are the red wine biscuits served with coffee and a digestive. Speaking of digestive, I recommend the myrtle. To accompany our lunch, they offered and served us an excellent prosecco. I'll definitely be back.

We had a great time and ate just as well. Our waiter was of rare kindness and attention: always smiling, available and ready to recommend dishes and wines with great expertise. He made us feel at home from the first moment and contributed to making the evening even more enjoyable. A perfect example of professionalism and passion for one's work. We will definitely be back!

We had a great time, welcomed and served very well even if a little late with the booked time, Giuseppe is fantastic, excellent food, excellent appetizers and first courses. Definitely to recommend in the area and definitely to return, I don't have photos because we were hungry but everything was also well presented💪🏻

Beautiful surprise Fresh and well cooked fish without spending too much. Very knowledgeable owner and staff Very clean place I will be back very soon