Checchino Dal 1887 vs Glass Hostaria
Both Checchino Dal 1887 and Glass Hostaria are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Glass Hostaria is the choice of most professionals compared to Checchino Dal 1887. Glass Hostaria has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 8 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Michelin Guide.
Checchino Dal 1887
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Via di Monte Testaccio, 30, Rome
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Checchino remains an example of a classic, family-run Roman restaurant, with one of the best wine cellars in the region."
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Insight Guides
"The place for an authentic old-time family atmosphere, plus Roman cuisine of the offal variety."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A pig’s whisker from the city’s former slaughterhouse, Checchino is one of the grander restaurants specialising in the quinto quarto (fifth quarter – or insides of the animal)."
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Travel + Leisure
"Checchino is a traditional Roman restaurant originally opened in 1887 by the Mariani family."
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Zagat
4.0
"“If you are an adventurous eater”, you’ll appreciate this family-owned “institution” in Testaccio (the old slaughterhouse area) that’s been turning “any part of an animal” into a “delicacy"."
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Glass Hostaria
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58 Vicolo del Cinque, 00153 Rome
From $64 /night
Concierge
"This place is not only design-heavy, with a shadowy mezzanine, pebble-filled floor cutouts, and dramatic lighting, it is also gastronomically innovative."
Fodor's
"The menu changes frequently, featuring dishes like a standout steak tartare; risotto with aged parmesan or truffle; tagliatelle with eggplant, prunes, and smoked ricotta."
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Frommer's
"Some of our favorite bite-downs include gnocchi made with red turnips and served with pecorino, crisp anchovies, and tuna."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Trastevere’s foremost foodie address, the Glass is a modernist-styled, sophisticated setting with cooking to match."
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Zagat
3.8
"Owner-chef Cristina Bowerman dishes out “inventive” ‘New Italian’ cuisine to “delight the finest palates” at this “not-to-be-missed” Trastavere venue."
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