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Alici fritte con maionese agli agrumi
€14
Cacio e pepe
€14
Restaurant menu
- Gricia
- €14
- Cacio e pepe
- €14
- Carbonara
- €14
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Rui G. • 8 reviews
June 9, 2024
9/10Nice and cosy restaurant 5m walking from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere but away from the noisy touristic streets. Good home cooking food,good service very nice and calm ambience. The interior of the restaurant is colourfully decorated but we preferred to stay outside under the porch and the garland lights. Good value for money
Nico B. • 2 reviews
June 13, 2024
10/10I can highly recommend the Controluce
Beatriz O. • 2 reviews
May 29, 2024
10/10Everything was excellent! Special mention to Laura who was more than patient to answer all my questions. Highly recommend it.
CHRISTINA K. • 1 review
February 13, 2024
8.5/10The food was excellent. We ate cacio e pepe and carmponara, both of them was 10/10.However, the big hit of the restaurant is tiramisu! Don’t hesitate and go straight to it.
Therese B. • 1 review
February 2, 2024
10/10This restaurant was recommended to us and deservedly so. Wide menu and wine choice. Excellent presentation and quality
Judy M. • 2 reviews
October 10, 2023
10/10Wonderful experience. Beautiful setting & friendly service. The food was excellent.
Anne-Gro H. • 19 reviews
October 2, 2023
10/10Lovely interior decoration and ambiance. Delicious food and wonderful service!
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Yi Qun Z. • 3 reviews
October 1, 2023
10/10The food was very tasty and the service was exceptional. We felt very welcomed and the staff looked after us very well. Grazie mille!
Κωνσταντίνος Π. • 3 reviews
August 25, 2023
4.5/10The food was very bad. It was like ir wasn't cooked by a professional chef.
Kurt V. • 35 reviews
August 22, 2023
9/10We came back here after a first experience 2 years ago and were told that the ownership changed. No problem, as the place is still quiet and peaceful, even though it is just 150 metres away from the busiest parts of Trastevere. Hospitality is top, the quality of the food above average, and prices are moderate. One of the classics on our shortlist for Trastevere.
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Inge C. • 1 review
August 1, 2023
10/10Best food we’ve had in Rome!!! Tried three different appetizers, all were delicious. Main courses also very creative and delicious - the dessert was out of this world! Lovely decor and super friendly staff. We enjoyed it tremendously and will most certainly come back next time we will be in Rome.
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Petra v. • 2 reviews
July 19, 2023
10/10Lovely food and ambiance, in Trastevere, but mostly Italians eating there.
Boyd E. • 6 reviews
July 4, 2023
10/10Lovely. Food and service were both delightful, with each dish showcasing creativity that took it beyond the norm. Our best meal in Rome to date.
Steven J. • 9 reviews
June 5, 2023
10/10One of my favourite places in Trastevere. This restaurant is tucked away in a quiet street, but just two minutes from Piazza Mastai. It has indoor and outdoor seating. I had lunch on a Monday here, so it was quite quiet, but I noticed that during the same evening it was lively. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. The food is very good. I had Caponata as a starter, followed by a delicious Pasta Carbonara (the sauce was better than many I have tried). Overall, I found this a very relaxing place for lunch and the prices were reasonable, including the wine. Highly recommended.
Carlos F. • 3 reviews
June 7, 2023
9/10Overall it’s a nice place to have dinner outside and chill. Waiters were super nice and the plates arrived quickly. Some dishes are just okay. Caponata was a delicious starter, but then the rest… Stewed beef with potatoes dish needs more flavour, Cacio E Pepe less cheese and the dessert “Not usual” Tiramisu is not a banger. Overall just an ok meal. Besides that we had a great evening. People smiling in a quiet street in Rome made our experience pleasant.
Joan A D. • 6 reviews
April 16, 2023
10/10Wonderful dining experience on our last night in Rome. Loved the amatriciana - simply good! Awesome service too, and nice ambience! so happy to have discovered this gem in Trastevere.
Steve F. • 1 review
April 12, 2023
8/10Pasta was undercooked
Allison E. • 7 reviews
January 10, 2023
10/10The staff was incredibly welcoming, and I love their story! The food was beautifully presented, and the taste was excellent. The desserts were incredible- save room for at least 2! Wine selection and presentation was lovely. Plateware and environment was beautiful and high end, but comfortable. Highly recommend.
Jose M. • 29 reviews
December 30, 2022
10/10Delicious food, great service
Erwan J. • 5 reviews
December 28, 2022
10/10Perfect
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About this restaurant
Controluce significa riscoprire i sapori che conosciamo meglio, quelli delle nostre case, delle cucine delle nostre nonne. Non vogliamo azzardare abbinamenti estremi o troppo complessi, ma tentarvi con piatti semplici, gustosi e ben eseguiti, con qualche tocco di ricercatezza, in un ambiente rinnovato, elegante e accogliente.
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Via della Luce, 44, 00153 Roma
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