Derek K.
Yelp
Rating: 67/100 pts
Per Me Giulio Terrinoni provides a good, upscale meal, but for me it was only average as far as Michelin experiences I've had in the past. I was satisfied with my meal, but given the chance I'd rather try a new place than repeat.
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Recognition: Per Me Giulio Terrinoni is one of many restaurants in Rome with a Michelin star.
Cuisine: Contemporary Roman cuisine with a strong emphasis on seafood.
Courses & Pricing: For dinner, they have an €80 "choose any 4" tasting menu, or a €130 "chef chooses 10" menu. They also have lunch on weekdays.
Location: This location is fairly convenient for tourists, as it's not too far from Vatican City or Piazza Campo De' Fiori. Still, you must do some walking to get here from those areas.
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We chose the €80 "choose 4" menu. The good thing was that you can really choose any 4 things on the menu, be they appetizers, pastas, or dessert. The downside is that everyone in your party must agree on the same 4 items.
Preparation is masterful and highly sophisticated, and the seafood is particularly good. I tried both the mackerel appetizer and the grouper secondi, which were highlights of the meal. Portions were very small; the 4-course meal may not completely fill you up, despite the hefty €80 price tag.
Service is trying hard to be good. Trying really hard. It wasn't bad, but there were a few things that kept it from being Michelin-quality.
Per Me was actually our runner-up choice for a nice meal; we initially wanted to go to Il Pagliaccio, which is nearby and has 2 Michelin stars, but were unable to get reservations. I'd recommend checking that place out first.