What to order at Il Sanlorenzo

Must order
The crudi platter and the spaghettone alle vongole with the daily catch.
Signature dishes
Crudi di mare, Spaghettone alle vongole, Scampi
Editor tip
The €85 lunch tasting is the more accessible entry; dinner runs €150 carte. Book a fortnight ahead.
CuisineSeafood
Price€€€€
Neighborhoodcentro-storico
HoursMon 19:30-00:00, Tue-Sun 12:30-15:00, 19:30-00:00
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Signature dishes: Crudi di mare, Spaghettone alle vongole, Scampi

Must order: The crudi platter and the spaghettone alle vongole with the daily catch.

Tip: The €85 lunch tasting is the more accessible entry; dinner runs €150 carte. Book a fortnight ahead.

Location

Address: Via dei Chiavari 4/5, 00186 Roma, Rome

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