Oct 7, '07

We feasted like the Romans…

Casual dining Italy Rome
Menu

I don’t know how about you, but when I am Italy I don’t want to eat out in too gastronomic restaurants. For me, Italian cuisine is all about hearty, convivial food that I found in Matricianella, this simple and cosy restaurant in the heart of Rome. I did dine in Vivendo ( in St Regis Hotel) during the trip, which according to Zagat together with La Pergola is the best restaurant in Rome. But in Italy, there is nothing better than a nice sincere meal in a local trattoria…

Risotto
“Risotto with radicchio”   I love when when the rice is sticky in risotto…
Green salad with pecorino cheese
“Green salad with pecorino cheese”
Bucatini all'amatriciana
“Bucatini all’amatriciana” The bacon pieces were big and rustic.
Saltimbocca alla romana
“Saltimbocca alla romana” Veal escalope with sage and ham…
Artichokes Roman style
Artichokes Roman style
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