Tati al 28

Tati al 28 Review

This offshoot of the 'Gusto Empire focuses specifically on what can be dubbed Italian brasserie fare: basics, including pizza, with an emphasis on northern Italian fare that leans as heavily on French influence as it does on the rest of the Italian peninsula's tradition. The space is a soaring modern spot, like the rest of the 'Gusto siblings, though here there is a concentration on the interplay between black and white, light and dark, with a vibe of urban smart. A sardine appetizer with fried zucchini is a sophisticated Italian version of fish-and-chips. The zuppa di pesce (fish stew) is as packed with flavor as one would hope, and an interesting collection of other northern Italian staple dishes are prettily presented and live up to the visuals with great taste all around. Service can be a bit slow, but hey, the waiters are serious about their bella figura—meaning they look good, so important in Rome.