Trattoria Da Cesare al Casaletto
Roman restaurant · Gianicolese ·
Authentic Roman trattoria: fritti, pastas, meat & fish, natural wines
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Authentic Roman trattoria: fritti, pastas, meat & fish, natural wines
"Following careers in fine dining in Italy and abroad, Leonardo Vignoli and Maria Pia Cicconi went back to basics with Cesare al Casaletto, a straightforward trattoria the husband-and-wife duo took over in 2009. The menu features Roman classics with a few restrained twists, like fried gnocchi served on a pool of cacio e pepe sauce. The pasta alla gricia has achieved cult status, the suckling lamb mains are exceptional, and the beverage list spotlights stunningly affordable natural wines from Italy, France, and Slovenia. If you take public transit: Take tram 8 for easy access, and stroll back to the center through Villa Pamphili park after lunch." - Katie Parla
"Serving Tuscan cuisine and seafood, this spot is highlighted for those seeking a solid, regional meal." - The MICHELIN Guide
"At Trattoria da Cesare al Casaletto, a longtime favorite, any pasta dish can be made with gluten-free mezze maniche (similar to rigatoni but half the size), and their gricia was pitch-perfect with no discernible difference from the gluten versions we’d had before; as a bonus they also serve gluten-free supplì (Roman-style fried rice balls) and our server assured us these would be fried separately to avoid cross-contamination." - Luke Pyenson
"Perfect For: Impressing Out Of Towners Many visitors still think you can't find a bad meal in the Italian capital. But for reasons too numerous to mention, the quality of food in Rome has taken a nose dive over the past decade and few places manage to hit the spot on all aspects of food and wine service, which makes Cesare al Casaletto an absolute treasure. When I want out of town guests to taste the best of Rome and experience that perfect trattoria they imagine, I take them to Cesare and order all the fried starters--eggplant croquettes, anchovies, squash blossoms, and more--followed by the pasta classics (cacio e pepe, gricia, and amatriciana). The place also has an insanely affordable wine list composed mainly of natural wines from Italy, France, and Slovenia." - chris stang
"This new-in-2023 sister property of a neighborhood favorite in residential Monteverde brings hearty, traditional Roman pasta and meat dishes to the centro storico. 'Run, don't walk,' says Bono, 'because this city location is super charming, and tourists haven't found it yet.'" - Travel + Leisure Editors