Taverna Urbana In Roma

04/01/2026: A fantastic experience for the eyes, the palate, and the heart! The last lunch of the year proved to be a true experience, both culinary and visual, considering the breathtaking view, and indeed, a life experience! Marco, the owner, was incredibly kind and helpful from the moment we booked: the lunch on December 31, 2025, turned into a truly intimate and family-like meal, accompanied by pampering and attention to the customer, a rare thing these days, given the human factor, which is truly perceptible and far from predictable. Truly, every thoughtfulness and kindness was appreciated and will remain in our hearts (the surprise gift for special occasions is incredibly sentimental!). The service was also affable, friendly, and attentive, and many compliments, of course, to the chef! He satisfied and delighted us, starting with the appetizers: perfectly cooked shrimp, accompanied by crunchy potatoes/shrimp clouds, and a perfect vegetable tempura, light yet flavorful. In addition, the fried mussels were truly special and unconventional. The first courses were also superb. The lakeside mussels, in particular, were a true gem and an explosion of flavors, perfectly balancing a mix of bold flavors and subtlety. Another wonderful discovery was the "Cappelli Del Prete," cheese ravioli in a walnut and saffron sauce, which proved absolutely satisfying. We continued and concluded our journey, further gratifying our palates, opting for two specialties: "Gamberoni Al Cognac," grilled prawns sautéed in cognac—excellent. And then a slice of octopus: tentacles of the aforementioned, grilled and accompanied by delicious sauces, thin slices of orange, and a cone of crispy seaweed bread—refreshing and truly enjoyable. Everything was wonderful, and we'll be back soon, both for exceptional lakeside lunches (it feels like being somewhere so far away, exotic, yet familiar and welcoming), with ducks and swans, and in the summer, to enjoy days indoors in this little haven of well-being for the eyes, the palate, and the heart. Thanks again for everything!

13/12/2025: A restaurant with a beautiful view of Lake Bracciano, chosen to celebrate my wife's birthday on November 10th. The owner, Marco, offered a warm welcome, and we found a varied menu with many original dishes. The quality was excellent, perfectly meeting our tastes and expectations based on the description of the dishes. The service was attentive, fast, and always served with much-appreciated kindness. We will definitely be back.