Okay, so here’s what happened: I sat down at Trattoria de Gabriella in Tivoli, expecting a nice, rustic lunch. You know, something light, maybe a salad, a glass of wine, with some old Italian man yelling across the piazza. Classic Italian midday fantasy.
Instead, my life flashed before my eyes. Not because of a near-death experience (though the richness of the smoked cheese could have qualified), but because this meal came for my soul.
First, the salad. Which, listen, was not a salad. It was a garden daydream. Leaves so fresh they were still negotiating their contract with the soil.
Then came the spinach-stuffed ravioli. Imagine a soft pillow filled with the very essence of Italian virtue, then drenched with a cream and butter sauce. The pasta was made fresh probably hours before. And finally, the smoked cheese which I’m convinced isn’t even legal in some countries.
The trattoria has been around forever, like, probably older than some Renaissance art, and stepping inside feels like being adopted by a family you didn’t know you needed. Make sure you wear stretchy pants.
Sara Govero
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22 Aprile 2025
10,0
I have been to Gabriella several times with friends. We have always eaten very well, even if we only chose the dishes of the day from the fixed menu. Hospitality, friendliness and good, fresh food at very honest prices
MICHELE MUSCILLO
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11 Aprile 2025
8,0
Everything perfect, excellent welcome and professionalism, excellent food, we ate an excellent pasta alla matriciana. Convenient place near Villa D'estate. Recommended
Maria Greco
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20 Marzo 2025
10,0
Abundant tourist menu at an affordable price. Friendly staff. We will be back.
umberto donaggio
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16 Marzo 2025
8,0
Excellent restaurant, all dishes were splendid, follow the food recommendations of the waiter and you won't regret it!
T. Pham
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14 Marzo 2025
10,0
Excellent quality-price compromise. Impeccable kindness and service. We will definitely return.
Orlando Oliva
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12 Marzo 2025
10,0
Everything delicious. Super abundant dishes. Super attentive staff.
Mariano Palada
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24 Febbraio 2025
10,0
Good place to eat if you visit Villa d'Este as it is a five-minute walk away.
There are several menu options with various prices, all very affordable.
Advisable
Joan Pitarque
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21 Febbraio 2025
10,0
Buen lugar para comer si visitas Villa d'Este ya que está a cinco minutos andando.
Hay varias opciones de menú con varios precios todos muy asequibles.
joanpi
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21 Febbraio 2025
10,0
Trattoria semplice nel centro di Tivoli. Ottimo rapporto qualità /prezzo. Servizio eccellente. E tanta attenzione per il cliente. Ho ordinato un piatto (non tipico della cucina romana), che non aveva incontrato i miei gusti. Quando han visto che non avevo gradito, immediatamente mi è stata proposta un'ottima alternativa. Il resto della mia famiglia ha invece apprezzato i primi piatti ordinati (tipici romani). La sorpresa è stata poi all momento del conto: tolto dal conto il piatto che non avevo mangiato. Abbiamo apprezzato molto questo atteggiamento, non dovuto, e questo fa la differenza. Bravi e grazie.
Simonetta B
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30 Dicembre 2024
10,0