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Checchino Dal 1887vsLa 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.
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Via di Monte Testaccio, 30, Rome
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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 "The place for an authentic old-time family atmosphere, plus Roman cuisine of the offal variety."
Lonely Planet "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 "Checchino is a traditional Roman restaurant originally opened in 1887 by the Mariani family." Full review
Zagat4.0
"“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
Gayot "This century-old, family-owned trattoria adjoins Monte Testaccio, an imposing mound of pottery shards piled up over 500 years by Roman slaves." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Checchino dal 1887 specializes in traditional cucina romana, using the quarto quinto (offal)."
Rough Guide "Right in the heart of Monte Testaccio's bars and clubs, this is a historic - and expensive - symbol of Testaccio cookery."
Time Out "The Mariani family's historic restaurant is Rome's leading temple of authentic cucina romana." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Come for the pots of tomatoey tripe and decent local wine list (rare in this area).
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La Pergola
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Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome Cavalieri, 00136 Rome
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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 "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 "Many Roman food critics call this the best restaurant in the city." Full review
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 "Chef Heinz Beck helms Italy's only three-Michelin-Star restaurant, considered by many to be Rome's very best." Full review
Zagat4.3
"German chef Heinz Beck is the "magnificent" talent behind the "exquisite", "artfully presented" dishes at this "elegant" yet "warm" Italian-Med in Monte Mario's Rome Cavalieri Hotel." Full review
Gayot "Among Beck's specialties: duck foie gras with apple, almond and amaretti, liquorice crusted John Dory on almond cream with lemon shrimp and simple but sublime pastas." Full review
Time Out "Heinz Beck is, without a doubt, the most talented chef in Rome right now." Full review
Departures "Even if you haven’t come to Rome for ultra-fancy, haute gastronomie, you shouldn’t miss La Pergola." Full review
