"Francesca Barreca and Marco Baccanelli leased a 600-square-foot space in Centocelle in 2012 intending to start a catering business, but an 18-month delay in getting electricity and other bureaucratic hurdles led them to open an informal 12-seat restaurant in 2013. The tiny dining room quickly became an instant hit, serving reimagined Roman classics—notably fried tripe and a chicken cutlet cacciatore—and playing a key role in transforming Centocelle from a quiet residential zone into a buzzy nightlife destination." - Katie Parla