Agata e Romeo

Agata e Romeo Review

For the perfect marriage of fine dining, creative cuisine, and rustic Roman tradition, the husband-and-wife team of Agata Parisella and Romeo Caraccio is the top. Romeo presides over the dining room and delights in the selection of wine-food pairings. And Chef Agata was perhaps the first in the capital to put a gourmet spin on Roman ingredients and preparations, elevating dishes of the common folk to new levels. Staples like cacio e pepe (a traditional Roman dish: pasta tossed in pecorino romano cheese and fresh black pepper) are transformed with the addition of even richer Sicilian aged cheese and saffron; "baccala' 5 ways" showcases salt cod of the highest quality; and many dishes are the best versions of classics you can get. Prices are steep, but for those who appreciate extremely high-quality ingredients, an incredible wine cellar, and warm service, dining here is a real treat.