Villa Rugantino In Anzio

The Golden House of restaurants, its emperor is chef Maurizio Brugiatelli. "Nero wouldn't have burned Rome." A day trip? A stroll by the sea? Beautiful, but where to eat? I happened upon this restaurant in Anzio by chance. These are blessings that don't happen often in life, and it's only right to share them with others. We're in Anzio, a seaside city, but also home to Nerone, so it's the place where Roman cuisine marries freshly caught fish. I chose the typical Roman appetizers, coratella, beans, and many other delicacies. My wife chose the fish appetizer, many small appetizers with many small dishes, just as we like them. Then there's an endless choice of first and second courses, both Roman and fish-based. The fabulous, freshly baked whole-grain bread and homemade desserts. Everything is homemade and refined, elegantly and charmingly presented by the owner and his daughter. They're fantastic, kind, and helpful people. The atmosphere is beautiful, with a large veranda overlooking the outdoor garden. The internal dining room is very warm and pleasant, where you can enjoy gricia, and in the evening the real Pinsa, the Roman pizza with a long leavening time, cooked in a wood-fired oven, very digestible and topped in incredible ways. I'll be back to let myself be pampered by them. They, because I still have so many things to try, including all of Roberta's desserts. I'll recommend it to all my friends. Today they treated me to some delicious treats that really brightened my day. I had a condominium meeting in the afternoon, and strangely enough, I didn't argue, probably thanks to them. If you also have an afternoon meeting, I recommend lunch at this fabulous restaurant, which, in Roman parlance, "eat well and spend little." It's been 2,000 years since Nero burned down Rome. If he'd eaten at this restaurant before, he definitely wouldn't have done so...

Well, it's not the first time I've come here, and it certainly won't be the last. The food is superb, the staff is fast, friendly, and helpful, the prices are top-notch, and the ingredients are incredibly fresh. What more could you ask for? Five stars from me.

Family atmosphere, authentic food. Lots of friendliness.

A simple, clean, and welcoming restaurant, offering quality food at very reasonable prices. There's respect for the profession and for people here. CONGRATULATIONS!

The food is delicious and the prices are well below average. Very affordable.

Spacious venue with a relaxation area, particularly welcoming and beautifully furnished. The staff is extremely helpful and attentive to every need, quickly fulfilling requests. The food is beautifully crafted thanks to the chef's experience and skill, resulting in exquisite, well-balanced, and delicate dishes. The menus offered are spot-on, suitable for every need. Banquets for ceremonies or gatherings can be arranged. Highly recommended.

Very positive experience, small lagoons but nothing significant.

I've been coming to Villa Ruganntino for eight years, and that says a lot about how wonderful I've always been. The family atmosphere, excellent service, and the kindness and friendliness of Maurizio and Sora Marina are palpable. They've also recently added a pensioners' menu, which is delicious and absolutely affordable—something I'd go for every day!

My wife and I went to the Villa Rugantino restaurant by chance after seeing an ad on Facebook... Out of curiosity, we booked and I must say we had a great time... The menu is set with two choices: either fish or Roman, a trio of appetizers, a generous first course with a second course and side dish including bread, water and wine... The food for us was good, home cooking... Lunch cost 15.00 per person as we are retired... Now tell me if you find anything else at this price, you can't even buy a sandwich and a drink anymore... The owners Maurizio and Marina are very down-to-earth, simple and affable people... Maurizio, who is the chef, occasionally comes out of his kitchen to check if everything is okay and Marina, who manages the dining room, is always attentive to customer requests... Nice place, in this period they also opened the veranda where it is cooler and can accommodate more people... Cloth tablecloths on the tables (which is not for everyone) with plastic placemats and paper napkins, steel cutlery and glassware glass... Now I want to understand what more you can expect... This is now the sixth time we've been there... We like everything and we're happy with it... We've become friends now and have brought other people who have had a great time... Thanks to Maurizio and Marina... see you soon

Maurizio and Marina are two friendly and affectionate people. We ate with them at Villa Rugantino for lunch and dinner. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the cuisine is simple and meticulously prepared. The special of the day is always delicious, and the atmosphere makes you feel at home. Recommended for everyone: young and old alike. 🥰