An open wood-fired grill and classic dishes such as ribollita (a thick bread and vegetable soup) and pici (fresh, thick pasta with wild hare sauce) are the draw at this great family-run Tuscan trattoria near the Vatican. The cuts of beef visible at the entrance tell you right away that the house special is the prized bistecca alla fiorentina—a thick grilled steak left rare in the middle and seared on the outside, with its rub of gutsy Tuscan olive oil and sea salt forming a delicious crust to keep in the natural juices of the beef. Seating outside on the sidewalk in warm weather is a nice touch.
Reviewed by emarie22 from North Carolina on 5/27/08
The atmosphere of this restaurant would lead you to believe that the prices would be much higher instead of an excellent value. The wait staff however knew little English. Overall, a great lunch stop after visiting the Vatican museums.
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