"The emblematic restaurant of Carpineto Romano"…read more I would like to provide travelers with a review written by a native (eater) since I grew up in Carpineto Romano. Considering La Sbirra as a traditional restaurant of Lazio region is too simplistic. With more than 150 years of history, we may say indeed that it is one of the culinary symbols of Carpineto Romano. It represents what inhabitants love: spending as much time as possible chatting, eating and drinking. In other words, it is a restaurant designed on the village's customs that include 1- eating at least five courses (i.e. "antipasto, primo, secondo, contorno e dolce") plus coffee and a liquor (i.e. "ammazza caffè") and 2- sharing local news. It might take up to 3 hours to foolish up an entire meal. Therefore, do not be surprised if the service may appear slow because it reflects what the residents want: having time to eat and chat in a relaxing environment. Looking at the dishes, they are as ancient as abbundant. They haven't changed for ages, that is why, I guess, there is no written menu: native people know what they can eat there. I recommend the "Fettuccine al sugo" which is a homemade pasta dried at least 7 days seasoned with a light tomato and meat sauce. To be honest, the shape of this pasta is similar to tagliolini but native residents call it "Fettuccina Carpinetana". This is not a surprise since in Italy every single village has its own language and, apparently, this works also for food. You should also try the ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and spinach or the gnocchi with mushrooms and truffle. As a second course I suggest the rabbit cooked with carrots and olives or the lamb seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs. Turning to the service, the maitre Luca is friendly and fun. He has vast knowledge about local wines, especially about Cesanese del Piglio. I feel, however, that the stars of this restaurant are females: Immacolata, Floriana and Beatrice, respectively grandmother, mother and daughter. Not only they cook properly, but they also welcome you familiarly. Speaking about prices, last time I spent 30€ for 2 courses and a memorable bottle of red wine, but generally you can have 3 courses plus the house wine for 25€. To sum up, La Sbirra is a place to preserve as it is. A place that breathes local manners and tastes ancient flavours. A restaurant run by the same family for 4 generations. This is why I think it deserves 5 stars. Remember: you should be starving but you shouldn't be in a hurry. My advice is to pretend to be a native inhabitant and enjoy the atmosphere.

I have been a regular for years at Lo Zeffiro, as it's one of the best places to eat in Sabaudia…read more Owned by four brothers, the restaurant serves most typical Italian dishes and quite a few dishes of fresh fish. There's also a wood oven for good quality pizza. Reservation recommended on weekend and holidays as the restaurant is always full!

My favorite!! Aye!…read moreToo busy eating to review for a few years! This is my family's friends spot and of course their favorite! We've been here a few too many times for family dinners! Lots of wine! Lots of lamb! Yummm! The owners live on the property too! Quite nice!! And finally!!! Now they are actually an argriturissimo! Aka they now have rooms on the property and you can stay here! My family got me a room facing the mountains, their vineyards and the sheep! Bright rooms! Let's see how breakfast go tomorrow!! If it's as good as their dinners, it'll be a treat!!

I absolutely loved this restaurant so much that I went back a second time and would happily go a…read morethird and fourth. The restaurant was lovely with white tablecloths. The owner took the hassle out of ordering by bringing the table something based on our preferences, ex, vegetarian, meat etc. It made the evening feel effortless and the food was so delicious I am still dreaming about it. The owner was warm and genuine and I just can't say enough about this magical experience at this beautiful restaurant. It was unique and special a beautiful memory and I will be back again!

Very good restaurant! All their food is so fresh and amazingly delicious! We got the misto fritto…read morethat was an amazing mixture of fried popular italian sides stuffed olives, potatoes and cauliflower, the salad next and last the samone lasagna . Salmon lasagna was amazing never had anything like it before!

Came to Sermoneta on a day trip visiting Cori. It was too…read moreearly to visit the castle and everything was closed but this restaurant was open. We ordered the assorted meat plate for an appetizer For the main courses we split a pasta and their rabbit The rabbit was an absolute MUST TRY!!!!!! The meat was braised in a flavorful broth/sauce combined with olives and almonds - BELLISIMA!!!!

Excellent food, freshly prepared with premium ingredients. Cosy ambience, authentic without…read morepretentiousness. Highly recommended.

This place is a local late night hang out! I highly recommend making a reservation! We did…read morethankfully! My cousins come here with their friends. So they brought us to this true Italian spot! The pizza were italian style. Super thin and airy. Delicious!!! The atmosphere was super busy even on a late night. Beware this is a super local spot. Therefore come here if you can read the menu no english menus here. Thankfully i can read and speak some Italian so it is helpful!! Next time i return to visit i will want to come back!