Trattoria da Cesare al Casaletto
Rome, Italy; Via del Casaletto 45, Rome 00151, Italy
Trattoria da Cesare al Casaletto is a reminder that some of Rome’s most rewarding tables sit beyond the historic centre. Leonardo Vignoli and Maria Pia Cicconi took over the restaurant in 2009, bringing broad hospitality experience to a place already woven into Monteverde’s neighbourhood life. The result is a trattoria whose confidence comes from understanding what its regulars value. Roman cooking provides the foundation, with careful ingredients and traditional preparations taking precedence over elaborate presentation. The terrace adds to the appeal of a leisurely meal, while the straightforward dining room keeps the focus on the table. This is an address to approach with an appetite for a full lunch or dinner, allowing the restaurant’s repertoire to make its case over several courses. Condé Nast Traveler has recognised Cesare as a notable Rome restaurant. Its inclusion here reflects the combination of food, continuity and setting: a chance for visitors to experience the city’s restaurant culture in a residential district, where a celebrated kitchen still functions as a local gathering place.