Joe V
Google
A young, ambitious kitchen clearly cooking with Michelin aspirations — and already showing flashes of real brilliance.
This is deliberately not a traditional Roman restaurant, and that’s exactly what makes it compelling.
This is a modern, forward-leaning space driven by a small, energetic team of young servers who are genuinely enthusiastic about the food and eager to explain the thinking behind each dish. That enthusiasm feels earned, because what’s coming out of the kitchen shows clear intent and discipline.
There are already several dishes here that feel Michelin-level right now. You can see the team actively working toward that goal in their approach to dish construction, plating, and ingredient choice — nothing feels accidental or lazy. Every plate reflects thought, restraint, and a desire to evolve rather than rely on tradition.
The attention to detail is where this place really shines. The bread course alone sets the tone: five different breads served alongside an array of butters, salts, and oils meant to be mixed and matched. It’s playful, generous, and quietly confident. A deconstructed hamburger is creative without losing its soul, and some of the more experimental starters show clear Michelin thinking — like a melon ice accented with bacon dust, delivering contrast, precision, and surprise in a single bite.
Service is personable but professional, with a team that clearly believes in what they’re building. It feels collaborative rather than scripted, and that energy carries through the entire experience.
This is an up-and-coming superstar restaurant — the kind of place you’re happy to discover before the accolades fully arrive. They are not isn’t trying to be Rome’s past; it’s cooking toward its future, and doing it with confidence and purpose.
