What to order at La Pentolaccia

Must order
Carbonara or tonnarelli cacio e pepe first, then whichever fresh fish is on the board that day.
Signature dishes
Carbonara, Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Amatriciana
Editor tip
Open daily 12:00-15:00 and 17:30-23:00, so it takes the early dinner most Roman kitchens refuse. Near Termini and Via XX Settembre.
CuisineRoman
Price€€
NeighborhoodEsquilino
HoursDaily 12:00-15:00, 17:30-23:00
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Location

Address: Via Flavia 38, 00187 Roma, Rome

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