What a welcome addition to the Noe Valley/Castro/Mission area - an authentic Roman-style restaurant that has a relaxed atmosphere and is affordable. Service has been friendly and the quality of food has been consistently top notch. This has been one of the closest things I have found in the Bay Area to the trattorias in Rome. Not stuffy, not nouvelle, just a real taste of Rome. (I can even practice my Italian with the waiters). It has become a weekly regular for my family.
My favorite dishes that I have tried: Bucatini All' Amatraciana, Insalata di Finnochi, Cioppino. For desert the Tiramisu or the white chocolate and lemon tart - unbelievably light, even if you have over indulged in the home made bread.
Pros: affordable, fresh ingredients, relaxed atmosphere
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