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Checchino Dal 1887vsRoscioli
Both establishments are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Checchino Dal 1887 scores slightly better than Roscioli. Checchino Dal 1887 has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 11 reviewers including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
Checchino Dal 1887
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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
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"“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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Roscioli
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via dei Giubbonari 21-22, 00186 Rome
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Concierge "Near Campo De' Fiori (a magnet for young Romans at night), the Roscioli family has turned their long-standing bakery and grocery store into destinations for food and wine aficionados. For..."
Fodor's "More like a Caravaggio painting than a place of business, this food shop and wine bar is dark and decadent." Full review
Insight Guides "This deli-cum-restaurant has long had rave reviews for the quality of its authentic produce and its inventive food combinations."
Lonely Planet "The name Roscioli has long been a byword for foodie excellence, and this luxurious deli-restaurant is the place to experience it." Full review
Lonely Planet "Off-the-track branch of this splendid deli-bakery-pizzeria, with delish pizza al taglio , pasta dishes and other goodies that make it ideal for a swift lunch or picnic stock-up." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Pierluigi Roscioli bakes the greatest pizza bianca in Rome at his traditional family bakery." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Is it a deli, a wine bar or fully fledged restaurant? Actually it's all three, and you can either just have a glass of wine and some cheese or go for the full menu."
Time Out "Although quite a few Roman wine shops are in the habit of laying out tables for lunch and (sometimes) dinner, Roscioli is the first of the city's butchers to do so." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Foodies flock to this specialty food and wine shop-cum-restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine " Start with a selection of cured meats and a plate of burrata, then move on to spaghetti alla carbonara, one of the best in town, therefore the world. " Full review
