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Ditirambo Review
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Ditirambo 
$$, Italian, Campo de' Fiori
Fodor's Review:
Don't let the country-kitchen ambience fool you. At this little spot off Campo de' Fiori, the constantly changing selection of offbeat takes on Italian classics is a step beyond ordinary Roman fare. Many offer kudos to this establishment for being anti-establishment -- -the place is usually packed with diners who appreciate the adventuresome kitchen and the location near the ever-bustling Campo market (although you may overhear complaints about the often decidedly brusque service). Antipasti can be delicious, like a basic top-quality plate of prosciutto and buffalo-milk mozzarella, or an octopus salad on a puree of white beans (though it lacked salt), or tasteless, like a plate of overcooked asparagus that were no longer even green. Secondi like flavorful steaks with balsamic vinegar, and fish cooked al cartoccio (cooked in paper or foil) with herbs and vegetables remain simple but satisfying. But people really love this place for dishes like the Calabrian eggplant "meatballs" or the hearty spaghetti-of-sorts with sheep's milk cheese and sweet red onions.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Delightful and Different
Posted by Dtheresa from Oakville Ontario on 5/6/07
I have to agree with not getting fooled with the country kitchen atmosphere ... the food is different. It's fresh and carefully prepared and not typical of every other restaurant around. After a day of sightseeing all I wanted was pasta and tomato sauce. Madame, our server said, you can get that at any other restuarant in Rome ... but not here! So instead I opted for a fabulous fresh pasta with rabbit ragu. For the squirmy who don't eat bunnies, don't worry, there is lots of other delicious and different things to eat. We found service friendly and efficient.Delicioso!
Posted by PalmPilot from New York, NY on 12/15/06
Had dinner with a group of seven here and the Fodor's review was right on -- with the exception of brusque service. Must of gone on a good night. Would recommend that you skip dessert. Found their selections very odd and in the end not very good.Its the food I dream about
Posted by Angie from Milwaukee, WI on 8/1/06
If ever in Rome you have to eat at this fantastic restaurant, its worth the wait, the food is to die for.
INFO
- Address: Piazza della Cancelleria 74, Campo de' Fiori, Rome
- Phone: 06/6871626
- Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Aug. No lunch Mon.
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