LUCIANO Cucina Italiana - Roma

Italian restaurant · Parione

LUCIANO Cucina Italiana - Roma

Italian restaurant · Parione

Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo, 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Highlights

At this Michelin-starred gem, Chef Luciano Monosilio serves up divine Carbonara and fresh, bold Italian flavors in a cozy, bustling atmosphere.

Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo, 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

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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

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@michelinguide

"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." - Michelin Inspector

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@afar

"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."

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Hanieh

Google

a Michelin-starred restaurant where the pasta was absolutely incredible—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The food alone was worthy of high praise. However, the experience was marred by rude staff and an unpleasant waiter, which made us feel unwelcome. To make matters worse, the restrooms were in terrible condition, which is unacceptable for a restaurant of this caliber. While the food was outstanding, the poor service and lack of cleanliness left a disappointing overall impression.

Robert DiPietro

Google

Wow I've been in Rome for the past two months and have eaten at some of the most 'famous' restaurants in town. There has always been an ongoing discussion of which restaurant has the best Carbonara. For me, the discussion is over. I started my excellent lunch with their Beef Tartare accented with a sauce made from marrow and saffron. Really good and such unexpected flavors. This course was followed by a Carbonara that was extremely creamy and delicious. What makes this particular preparation stand out is that the guanciale was much less salty than most of the Carbonara I've had. It was also exceptionally creamy and the whole dish came together to create an explosion of flavors and textures. Nicely done. For the main course, Entrecote di Sakura Yoza served on a bed of hummus with a sea urchin sauce. Aside from the fact that uni is one of my favorite foods in the world, I've never had or even considered combining it with beef. It was wonderful. So much so that I asked the waiter to wrap up what was left of the generous portion. I've never done that before in Italy. All of this was washed down with a glass of Franciacorta and a lovely bottle of Barolo. The service was genuinely friendly and professional. I hope I can return soon.

Tsvetelina

Google

I could definitely say that it was one of the best food experiences I’ve had in Rome! Pasta is brilliant, it is exactly what you expect to eat in Italy! Nothing more, nothing less. It is just the perfect match. We went there without a reservation for lunch, and we’ve received a table as quickly as possible. Our waiter was very attentive and prompt. Everything was served in a timely manner and as I said – a perfect food spot for tasting the authentic Italian pasta.

Peri Thompson

Google

Italy has taught me to not trust reviews. The worst pasta I had in Rome was a from a 4.8⭐️ restaurant that served greasy huge portions, clearly catering to Americans. Now this meal from 3.9⭐️ Luciano was the absolute BEST meal that I had in Rome. Service was perfect. Food was incredible. Fresh ingredients. Bold flavors. True Italian food with an elevated experience. I will always come back to this place.

Google

We were lucky to walk in during lunch and get a table at the bar with full view of the kitchen right away. It was super cool watching the kitchen work. It was our first time trying all the dishes. The tartar was great.

Emma M

Google

We looked forward to eating at this restaurant hearing about the carbonara knowing its their best dish. We had lovely welcome from the staff. We had a starter each, my boyfriend had pumpkin creme. I had the raw Mince with jelly, it was new and delicious for me. Never had raw beef before. For our main we had Carbonara and it was delicious 😋 and the poncharle was cooked perfectly with it. We had our own puddings, one was a soft sponge with ice cream and I had chocolate with wafer biscuits and lemon jelly on top.

Tony Lin

Google

Originally, I came here just for the carbonara. But I soon discovered that this is a place where everything shines—from appetizers and pasta to wine pairings and desserts. If possible, I recommend trying a bit of everything! And great service🙂

TannerX53

Google

An absolutely delightful experience that I’ll be chasing every time I come back to Rome. The food and service were on point. This place far exceeds what the their stars on Google might have you believe… Don’t strike out. Best carbonara I’ve ever eaten, starts were great, and so was the tiramisu. Can’t recommend it enough.