Colline Emiliane
Rome, Italy; Via degli Avignonesi 22, Rome, 00187, Italy
Colline Emiliane offers a journey north without leaving Rome. Close to Piazza Barberini, the restaurant centres on the cooking of Emilia, where fresh pasta, cured meats and generous sauces form a distinctive culinary language. Its longstanding presence gives visitors an opportunity to explore Italy’s regional diversity within the capital itself. Pasta-making is integral to the experience, with the work visible near the entrance and the results forming the natural centre of a meal. Tagliatelle with ragù, green lasagne and preparations involving culatello illustrate the territory, while the display of desserts provides a tempting reason to leave room for a final course. The atmosphere is traditional and focused, suited to diners who take pleasure in familiar forms executed with care. The restaurant is included in the Michelin Guide’s Rome selection. It completes this guide because a useful account of the city should leave space for institutions whose authority comes from sustained attention to a particular regional cuisine. Colline Emiliane offers precisely that, making handmade pasta a compelling destination in its own right.