The well-heeled, the business-minded, and those of more refined palate frequent this outpost of tranquillity. Its owners hail from Le Marche, the region north of Rome that borders the Adriatic, and they dote on their customers as you'd wish a sophisticated Italian mamma would. There's always a selection of dishes from their native region, such as olive ascolane (green olives stuffed with ground meat, breaded, and fried), various fresh pasta dishes, and succulent roast lamb. Other temptations include a beautiful display of seafood and a wide selection of meats ready to be grilled in the fireplace in the front room.
Reviewed by ehbsumm from Jupiter, FL, USA on 5/16/07
Treated with care, we had a delicious last meal in Rome, with impecable service, from start to finish. Waitstaff was very helpful in guiding us through the menu.
Reviewed by adelito from Ottawa, Canada on 3/10/07
I have been going to Al Ceppo for quite a few years, mostly in the fall season when white truffles are plentiful. I am always impressed by the quality of the food, ( fish and mushrooms especially, and the Ascona olives...) the excellence of the service and the wine list ( tremendous) and, most of all, the value. (Some background music can help, but I believe I talian restaurant don't believe in that...) I am in the restaurant business myself and know how difficult it is to maintain consistency. Bravo to the Milozzi ladys! Adel
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