Thanks for this post, MaxEntropy. I looked up Giglio–the menu looks great, and a table on the piazza would be super pleasant on a warm evening. I’m in, but I think my kids would struggle with the offerings. Maybe my wife and I could feed them separately and let them kick a soccer ball around the piazza for a few hours while the two of us have dinner outside…
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Trattoria Monti has been on the periphery of our radar for years, but for no good reason (or perhaps for no reason at all) we’ve never given it much thought or discussion. Perhaps this is the year we change all that. Sorry to hear about your experience at Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro, but thankful you told me about it. Any review that leads with “good value” is enough to dissuade me, but I wonder what others might think…
Thanks for adding to this thread, Kathrynanne. I appreciate your help.
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I misread your post on my first pass–I thought you stated that Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro was miserable! It seemed strong, but not entirely inappropriate given that the post above yours from Kathrynanne also panned the same place. Two people on the internet can’t be wrong. I’ll drop Hosteria Grappolo d’Oro from our short list.
It’s awesome to see a positive consensus forming around certain establishments. Thanks for seconding Giglio and Trattoria Monti. As I mentioned in a previous reply, I don’t think Giglio will work for our young family, but I think Trattoria Monti could be a good option for us.
Al Moro sounds like a challenge I enjoy…so long as I can win over the proprietors and staff.
Thanks for your second post, erica1. Super helpful.
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So, I googled Mezza Luna because I narrowly assumed that the best carbonara had to be in Rome, or at least in Lazio, but I found an abundance of reviews and articles asserting the same as you. Sorry to doubt you, johntannerbbq. It looks like a hole in the wall patronized by neighbors—seems kind of perfect. Thanks for the recommendation. Will add Mezza Luna to our list.
Tavernaccia da Bruno would be a great option if you’re bringing the kids, as the service is quite excellent for Rome.
Thanks for the note, drginzo.
I’ve heard that da Bruno has warm, friendly service and is worth a trip. I think our dinner plans are lined up, but maybe for lunch?
Reporting back on our plans. Orvieto is still up in the air, but we’ve made the following decisions for Lucca and Rome. I’ll spare you the details as to why we’re giving preference to places that are within walking distance from our apartment and have outdoor tables.
Lucca: Osteria Miranda, Buca di Sant’Antonio, Gli Orti di Via Elisa, and Osteria Nova
Roma: Armando, Poldo e Gianna, Checco Er Carettiere, and Piatto Romano
Appreciate all your suggestions, even if they don’t appear on our list. I’ve saved them all in a Google map for another time.
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