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Cesare al Pellegrino

Name: Cesare al Pellegrino
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover Cesare al Pellegrino, a no-frills favorite tucked near Campo de' Fiori. Sit down for what many call Rome's best puntarelle in anchovy dressing, served with genuinely warm, attentive care.

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Reasons to go

Reviewers who've tried puntarelle across Rome cite this as the best version, dressed in classic anchovy vinaigrette.
The dining room is small and utilitarian, prioritizing authentic Roman home cooking over atmosphere.

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Full description

Cesare al Pellegrino occupies a deliberately utilitarian, no-frills space, but reviewers who've sampled puntarelle across the city single this out as the best version they've found, dressed with the classic anchovy vinaigrette. Despite the small, simple room, service is described as friendly and attentive, with individual staff members mentioned by name in reviews.

At 4.5 stars over 318 reviews, it's a smaller, more intimate operation than many nearby restaurants, fitting a modest hidden-gem score for a place known mainly to those who've sought out proper Roman home cooking. It suits diners more interested in authentic seasonal Roman dishes than atmosphere or spectacle.

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Address

Via del Pellegrino, 117, 00186 Roma RM, Italy · Regola

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h30

Best time

early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead, as the small room limits capacity
order the puntarelle with anchovy dressing if it's in season
go in expecting simple decor and focus on the food.

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Reviews

The restaurant is very small but it wasn’t quiet and classy. The servers are very friendly, specially Angelo and Pablo! They were very available and nice. The food is very authentic and the wines are divine! My favorite part was the dessert accompanied with sweet wine! One of a kind experience!!! The prive is…

Alyssa Garcia

2/5

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