Savini Tartufi | Mercato Centrale Roma
Via Giovanni Giolitti, 38, 00185 Roma RM
Rating: 4.7 ★ (380 ratings)
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Savini Tartufi | Mercato Centrale Roma offers a distinctive culinary experience nestled within the vibrant Mercato Centrale Roma, a bustling food hall renowned for its lively atmosphere and diverse offerings. This dynamic 'bottega', or workshop, of Luciano Savini stands out with its open kitchen, allowing food preparation to become a cultural spectacle. The setting itself is rich with colours and aromas, creating an interactive space where the passion for ingredients is palpable. Specialising unequivocally in the "diamond of the woods," the truffle, this establishment benefits from generations of expertise, with the Savini family having a long history of dedication to this prized fungus since the 1920s.
The cuisine style centres entirely around truffles, showcasing both traditional dishes and intriguing, unexpected combinations, even incorporating truffle into fish or desserts. Notable delights include freshly prepared tagliolini al tartufo and scrambled eggs generously adorned with shaved truffle, often made to order right before your eyes. The menu thoughtfully adapts to seasonal truffles, ensuring a continually fresh and surprising gustatory journey, with the truffle always taking centre stage. Beyond the dining experience, patrons also have the opportunity to purchase a variety of high-quality truffle products to enjoy at home.
This truffle haven is particularly well-suited for enthusiasts and food lovers seeking a memorable and authentic truffle experience without necessarily committing to a formal sit-down restaurant. It serves as an excellent spot for a quick lunch, a delightful snack, or even a casual dinner within the energetic ambiance of Mercato Centrale. For those exploring Rome's culinary landscape and looking for a unique taste of Italy's famed tuber, Savini Tartufi provides an immersive and emotionally rich tasting journey.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Contact
+39 366 257 0689 | http://www.savinitartufi.restaurant/savini-roma/
Comments
The sauce itself was rich and creamy, with a generous amount for the pasta, which I appreciated. However, the pasta was also slightly too al dente for my taste. I enjoy properly al dente pasta, but this still had a noticeably hard, almost crunchy core in some pieces and required quite a bit of biting through.
The service felt rather rushed and not particularly attentive. The staff seemed busy doing several things at once, and interactions were quite short, which made the overall experience feel less welcoming.
Considering the quality of the dish and the service, I also found it quite overpriced for what was delivered. Unfortunately, not an experience I would repeat.
I have never, in my month stay at Italy, have something this creamy, this tasty, this good. As a toxic male, I rarely let out a tear. But I shed one just for this dish. They either put ambrosia in the cream, or truffle is just that good. The woman chef also prepared the dish in front of you, which was a nice spectacle. When she was shaving a few small pieces of truffle on I thought, oh that seems reasonable. Then she pulled out these MASSIVE toddler-fist-sized truffles and started going HAM on my plate.
Amazing first truffle experience, amazing hospitality, amazing spectacle, amazing chef, amazing food
These two DESERVE all the love, worth every single Euro! They made me feel like the most important person as we spoke while I watched them take their time with my order. Made it look unbelievably beautiful, and you could tell they KNEW their food, and knew I would enjoy every single bite.
If you find yourself here, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO VISIT THEM. WORTH THE TIME, THE EUROS, THE EVERYTHING.
* It was a bonus that they were also super cute 😘The experience alone was worth the review!*
Not overly sale-sy like the other counters at the market so you might miss it, but it's a must try for any foodie! Lovely chefs, brilliant service, great food. I have to come back for more.