El Maíz - Roma Prati

Are you in Prati, and you want a break from carbonara? Do you want a cozy and laid back meal? Do you like flavour explosions in your mouth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then El Maíz is the perfect place for you.

The establishment is small but charming. You get the feel that you're in Caracas with the bros having a casual meal. There is a screen that you conveniently order on, and my food arrived in no more than 10 minutes.

As for the food itself, what can I say other than it's the divine, rich, venezuelan cuisine I know and adore? I have eaten here a couple times already, and I have yet to find something I didn't love.

The food is decidedly delicious, but I find also has an extra special quality to it: love. I don't care who your mom is or what you grew up eating, but El Maíz adds a touch of love to each one of their dishes that will make you feel like eating your favourite meal that your mom cooked for you.

For these reasons, especially the last, I highly recommend El Maíz. Just come, thank me later.

Amazing small restaurant. Whole menu was Gluten-free. Food was so delicious. They have self ordering machine which made it easy to read in different languages and staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommended for take away or eating in. Food was so big and filling.

Got to taste my first Venezuelan food here, located just near the Vatican Museum. The food was amazing — full of flavor and the portions were quite big! Totally worth it and highly recommended if you’re in Rome.