Meraviglie in pasta In Zagarolo

30/03/2024: Very small place in a quiet alleyway in the heart of Trastevere. The place has more of a street food look than a trattoria, with a few high tables with stools and some counter seating overlooking the small open kitchen. In the warm months I remember seeing it with a few bar tables outside, but the day I visited they weren't there. The reason for the visit is due to the fact that in 2023 it won the RomaToday ranking for the best carbonara in Rome. Since it is a ranking based on likes, it was necessary to check. I'll start by saying that the open kitchen also allowed me to verify all the preparation of the dish, you can see love and care in all the dishes they offer. Coming to the carbonara, it is certainly good, although certainly not the best in Rome. For pasta, a tonnarello made by some fresh pasta laboratory, good quality and crunchy bacon, even the one prepared before, good with pecorino and pepper, a little lacking in cream which unfortunately left everything a little too dry. Sore point, very painful indeed, all served on a paper plate and with disposable cutlery that could barely lift a forkful without breaking. Given that the cost of the dish is restaurant-style and not street-style pasta, one must expect something better in this respect. But the quality of the carbonara is very good. I also tried a fried cacio e pepe pizza, good and excellent as a cheap meal on the go. The two girls who ran the place and prepared the dishes were cheerful and cute. Overall an excellent option if you want to do something quick in Trastevere while eating well, less so if you are looking for a place to spend a few hours.

27/03/2024: Amazing food. Carbonara & maritozzo amatriciana was a delight. Very friendly staff. Sitting is not the most comfy but liked the friendly atmosphere. Defo recommended!