Sintesi

Cardoncelli mushrooms grown in local caves, lake fish, and herbs from the surrounding hills anchor the menu at this Michelin-starred contemporary restaurant in Ariccia, where the cooking lands somewhere between precise and quietly alive. The room feels modern rather than rustic, which may surprise anyone expecting the old Castelli Romani tavern vibe, but the chef's seasonal tasting menu has its own strong argument going, especially when the grill gets involved.

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