Ristorante Controluce

Restaurant · Trastevere

Ristorante Controluce

Restaurant · Trastevere

Via della Luce, 44, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

Highlights

Pasta, seafood, meat, wine, terrace, patio, Sicilian cuisine

Via della Luce, 44, 00153 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

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Ristorante Controluce - Review - Trastevere - Rome - The Infatuation

"Controluce is a solid lunch option in Trastevere, especially if you can secure a seat on their small, shaded green patio, tucked along one of Rome’s sunniest streets. Kick things off with the silky sweet caponata and some fried ziti sticks—these paper-thin zucchini rounds come crispy and oily, serving as vessels for a zucchini purée topped with shreds of special provolone. We particularly like their kind-of-healthy entrees, like the perfectly crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside salmon, served with black garlic and blistered friggitelli peppers." - Annie Replogle

https://www.theinfatuation.com/rome/reviews/ristorante-controluce

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Stuart Landrum

Google

Cosy atmosphere with a quiet, rustic elegance, friendly service, and delicious Sicilian cuisine. If you are going as family or in a small group, ordering several dishes to share with the whole table is a great way to go. The savory Crème Brûlée appetizer was especially outstanding. The pear and Sicilian canoli desserts were also excellent, and the owner explained that the latter was her grandmother's recipe. The food and atmosphere would be especially appealing to travellers from Japan.

Andrea Sookhoo

Google

Came here for a celebratory dinner. The service was ok. The food was either very good or terrible. My husband had the octopus and it was great as was the fried anchovies. My carbonara was one of the worse pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten anywhere. The pasta was way too hard, the sauce was too thick and the bacon was overcooked. I was so disappointed I just wanted to leave. I definitely won’t be back for the price.

John Ennis

Google

Contoluce in Rome is an extraordinary dining experience. The whipped cod is a masterclass in texture and flavor, while the smoked spaghetti is a revelation, resonating with smoky, rich undertones. The ambiance is a perfect marriage of rustic charm and modern sophistication. What truly sets Contoluce apart is the owner—her passion and meticulous attention to detail are palpable, making each guest feel uniquely valued. An essential visit for any discerning palate in Rome.

Greg Biddinger

Google

We had a lovely dinner here and the secondi (the oxtail over gnocchi) that I’ll remember most after our trip. Our server helped us select the perfect combination of food and wine to suit our tastes, and the small outdoor patio was lovely bits in a quieter part of the neighborhood, so it made for the perfect date night.

Rachel Hunter

Google

Lovely setting and wine was delicious but portions are extremely small (strange the Italians behind us got a much larger serving?) The starter of aubergine pictured below was €14 and said it came with bread…it was more like a stale crisp. The pasta dishes were very tasty and it may be down to personal taste but the pasta with gricia was so al dente it was hard. Really disappointed was so looking forward to the best food of my life in Rome but this was definitely not the place to find it…😔

Pilar Aguerre

Google

Nice place with great food. Had the fried polenta, the chicken thigh, and the brownie and everything was perfect. Others tried the pallote cacio e ova, the spaghettone gorgonzola, and the cannoli and were just as happy with their choices.

Oleg Dusaev

Google

Controluce in Rome is a charming restaurant with standout dishes. The papardeli with lamb was a masterpiece. The desserts were also very impressive, showcasing the very high skill of the chef. The overall dining experience was delightful.

Samantha Rago

Google

I’ve been three or four times and it’s always a wonderful experience. Definitely of the best choices in Trastevere, where there are lots of touristy places. It’s frequented by locals and both the seasonal dishes and the Roman classics are absolutely delicious. One of the best dinners in Rome ever!