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Controluce is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.1/10 Service: 9.2/10 Atmosphere: 9.1/10

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Controluce

Name: Controluce
Address: Via della Luce, 44, Roma, 00153, Italy
Price range: €25 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

For You

Restaurant menu

Food photo120 photos

Type of cuisineMediterranean

Average price€25

ChefEdoardo Bellucci / Sous Chef Francesco Luciani

Gricia

€14

Cacio e pepe

€14

Carbonara

€14

Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

1083 reviews

Ambience

9.1

Food

9.1

Service

9.2

Real experiences from real diners
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Emilie G. • 1 review
May 2, 2025
10/10
Excellent restaurant: the food was delicious and the service was friendly. We had a great time!

Emanuele M. • 6 reviews
March 1, 2025
10/10
Everything was amazing, food, ambience and atmosphere. Loved it.

Cari W. • 7 reviews
September 13, 2024
10/10
A cozy, local gem in the Travestere area. The service was exceptional - friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. We had a great conversation with the owner and tried the Sicilian Cannoli for dessert (Dolce), it the owner’s Sicilian grandmother’s recipe that even Tony Soprano would approve. We loved this locally owned, quiet, neighbourhood restaurant and would highly recommend it.

Damon C. • 4 reviews
September 15, 2024
10/10
Two sisters run the place. They served me my coffee in the most beautiful coffee cups that were their nonna’s. The food,decor and hospitality made it a wonderful evening. They take so much pride in what they do and it shows. They made a crème brûlées with pecorino cheese that was awesome.

Rui G. • 8 reviews
June 9, 2024
9/10
Nice 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
10/10
I can highly recommend the Controluce

Beatriz O. • 3 reviews
May 29, 2024
10/10
Everything 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
8.5/10
The 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
10/10
This restaurant was recommended to us and deservedly so. Wide menu and wine choice. Excellent presentation and quality

Judy M. • 2 reviews
October 10, 2023
10/10
Wonderful experience. Beautiful setting & friendly service. The food was excellent.

Anne-Gro H. • 20 reviews
October 2, 2023
10/10
Lovely interior decoration and ambiance. Delicious food and wonderful service!

Yi Qun Z. • 3 reviews
October 1, 2023
10/10
The 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
4.5/10
The food was very bad. It was like ir wasn't cooked by a professional chef.

Kurt V. • 35 reviews
August 22, 2023
9/10
We 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.

Inge C. • 1 review
August 1, 2023
10/10
Best 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.

Petra v. • 2 reviews
July 19, 2023
10/10
Lovely food and ambiance, in Trastevere, but mostly Italians eating there.

Boyd E. • 6 reviews
July 4, 2023
10/10
Lovely. Food and service were both delightful, with each dish showcasing creativity that took it beyond the norm. Our best meal in Rome to date.

Steve J. • 23 reviews
June 5, 2023
10/10
One 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. • 7 reviews
June 7, 2023
9/10
Overall 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. • 7 reviews
April 16, 2023
10/10
Wonderful 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.

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

812 reviews

Location

Via della Luce, 44, 00153 Roma

Awards & Certifications

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

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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 rinnova...

Frequently Asked Questions

Controluce is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.1/10
- Service: 9.2/10
- Atmosphere: 9.1/10