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Checchino Dal 1887 vs La Pergola

Both establishments are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, La Pergola ranks slightly higher than Checchino Dal 1887. La Pergola scores 88 with accolades from 9 reviews like Insight Guides, Time Out and Zagat.

Checchino Dal 1887
Checchino Dal 1887
8 / 10
Via di Monte Testaccio, 30, Rome
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Checchino remains an example of a classic, family-run Roman restaurant, with one of the best wine cellars in the region." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The place for an authentic old-time family atmosphere, plus Roman cuisine of the offal variety."
Lonely Planet 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)." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Checchino is a traditional Roman restaurant originally opened in 1887 by the Mariani family." Full review
Zagat 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"." Full review
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La Pergola
La Pergola
8 / 10
Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome Cavalieri, 00136 Rome
From $70 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Believe it or not, a German chef, Heinz Beck, is the heart and soul of what is unanimously considered to be the best restaurant in Rome."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Lobster is oh-so-lightly poached, and fish is cooked perfectly, including the delicious black cod with a celery sauce and curry crust." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Many Roman food critics call this the best restaurant in the city." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This sophisticated rooftop restaurant at the grand Rome Cavalieri hotel is renowned as one of Italy’s finest, and under head chef Heinz Beck has attained all of three Michelin stars."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Chef Heinz Beck helms Italy's only three-Michelin-Star restaurant, considered by many to be Rome's very best." Full review
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