I'm not Roman, but I often go there for study, work or pleasure. And just as often I stop to eat at Agustarello in that portion of the city cut out between the Tiber, via Marmorata and viale Foro boario that is Testaccio.
A single room, rather small - which expands to an equal in the summer small garden. The first time I was highly recommended by some Roman friends, while an equally numerous faction advised me not to go there ... I only realized afterwards that the object of the dispute is not food, but rather the character of the owners! Personally I have always found myself well.
Speaking of food, the menu isn't very extensive, but it's all about the Roman cuisine doc. To start, a bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and a white one with a clove of garlic to rub on it, drinking wines from the Roman hills - the “wine list” is displayed partly in the fridge and partly on a table in front of the entrance.
Tonnarelli - a kind of spaghetti alla chitarra - cacio e pepe and gray-style half sleeves - a white amatriciana: bacon and pecorino. Then lamb - lamb - baked, vaccinara tail - with an irresistible cocoa scent - and, in season, side chicory.
The desserts are made directly by Antonella, the owner, who often serves at the tables: ricotta and sour cherries cake and chocolate and apricot. Reservation is essential - if they accept it !!!
