Osteria Romana Nonna Papera

We ate very well (superb focaccia!), with excellent wine (at an excellent price) in a very pleasant atmosphere. Chef Stefano is a master! The only flaw: none of the staff smokes (well done!), so I couldn't get a cigarette, sigh! 🤣
(A promise is a promise, chef: I said I would 😜)

We came to try this restaurant intrigued by the positive reviews and the authentic menu...it all confirmed it!! The location is truly charming, the staff is super friendly, and the chef exudes passion for cooking and technical expertise.
The dishes do not disappoint...in fact, they have amazing flavors and intense flavors (the focaccia with mortadella was Oscar-winning!!). The first courses are consistently top-notch; we tried the tortellini and the carbonara...delicious!
But the real highlight, in my opinion, was the dessert, often a sore point even in renowned restaurants. Here, however, the chef created a black cherry brittle reminiscent of the famous gelato (very structured and well-made), and a tiramisu as light as a Nuvola yet rich in flavor.
I can only compliment the entire staff, book for another enjoyable evening, and recommend everyone to try Nonna Papera's cuisine!

While passing through Rome, we chose this place because it had a traditional Roman menu. There's a gazebo outside for al fresco dining; I thought the inside would also be like a typical osteria, but we were pleasantly surprised by the elegance of the place. The staff was friendly and efficient. Chef Stefano (the owner) was very professional and friendly.
The platter was excellent; the warm focaccia with mortadella was fantastic, as were the supplì. Even the thin, well-topped pizza, very crispy, reminded me of the pizzas I had when I was a child. It's a shame the saltimbocca seemed too small, but the portions should definitely be that way.
Good prices. We'll definitely try other dishes when we return to Rome.