SantoPalato
Mon–Sun: 09:00-17:00
Chef Sarah Cicolini. Zero-waste kitchen. San Giovanni district. Recommended by Michelin-starred chefs. 1200-label wine list. Booking essential.
Via Gallia, 28, 00183 Roma RM, Italy
Run by chef Sarah Cicolini since 2017, SantoPalato is a no-frills modern trattoria with a serious culinary philosophy — zero-waste kitchen, daily market shopping, and a 1200-bottle wine list of small producers. Recommended by Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman, sommelier Guglielmo Chiarapini and other food insiders (World of Mouth 2025) as among the best for modern Roman pasta and quinto quarto traditions. The rigatoni alla pajata, Roman pasta classics, and seasonal vegetable dishes are all exceptional. Menu changes with the market. Slightly off the tourist track in San Giovanni — a deliberate choice, rewarded with mostly local clientele. Booking well ahead is essential. One of the most critically respected trattorias for visitors who want innovation alongside tradition.