LUCIANO Cucina Italiana - Roma

"It is widely accepted that the best carbonara in Rome is served in this restaurant. We have to agree – and this is no mean feat, given that this is one of the capital’s iconic dishes. However, Luciano Monosilio’s culinary experience also extends to other equally delicious dishes, some inspired by the traditions of Lazio, others more creative in style, but all full of intense flavours. There’s now also a new cocktail bar, Veleno, in the basement next to the pastry shop, which is perfect for an aperitif and some interesting food pairings." - Michelin Inspector

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"Luciano Cucina is a next-gen trattoria that's colorful, stylish, and open. Chef Luciano Monosilio elevated carbonara from its humble origins into an art form, and the quintessentially Roman dish takes the limelight here. But the rest of the pastas, which range from classic to contemporary, are just as wonderful. To drink, there's wine on tap, craft beer, and designer water. The staff is a well-organized crew that can anticipate your every move and make spot-on suggestions." - Maresa Manara

"Rome’s reigning king of carbonara Luciano Monosilio has revamped the Roman trattoria into a mod dining room, with an open pasta lab and kitchen. His Michelin-starred carbonara gets top billing, but perusing Luciano’s menu, you'll find a celebration of Roman cuisine. First plates are antipasti which feature fritti , like suppli (quite possibly the best rice balls in Rome), while his dish line up is divided into traditional Roman favorites, contemporary dishes, and Ripiene, or filled pastas, so you’ll be able to test out Monosilio’s creative turns like Fettuccella ajo ojo e bottarga di muggine , pasta topped with garlic, pepper, and olive paste and cured fish roe. But, obviously, don't miss the amazing carbonara."