Trattoria Al Gran Sasso - dal 1965
Kazakhstan
At a glance
Trattoria Al Gran Sasso is a small, welcoming trattoria on Via di Ripetta, close to Piazza del Popolo in central Rome. Its cooking brings together two Italian traditions, Roman and Abruzzese, in a setting suited to diners looking for a traditional meal rather than a formal restaurant experience.
The menu combines made-to-order dishes with a seasonal selection that changes according to the time of year. Fresh pasta is an important part of the kitchen, with formats such as tonnarelli, gnocchetti, fettuccine and ravioli. Classic Roman preparations include carbonara, amatriciana and cacio e pepe, while the Abruzzese influence appears in dishes such as arrosticini, the region's small skewers of grilled meat.
Starters include fried courgette flowers filled with mozzarella and anchovies, as well as artichokes when they are in season. The broader menu includes meat, fish and seafood, with examples ranging from Roman-style saltimbocca to grilled calamari, cod, duck with seasonal mushrooms and tuna served with sesame. Vegetable sides and salads provide simpler options alongside the main dishes. Mushroom-based specialities feature during the appropriate season, including roasted or fried porcini and preparations using ovoli mushrooms.
House-made desserts complete the traditional Italian focus. Tiramisu and chocolate fondant are among the dessert choices, with other baked or set sweets also appearing on the menu. The combination of pasta, regional meat dishes, seafood, seasonal produce and homemade desserts gives the restaurant a broad menu for different types of dining.
The location works well for a meal during a visit to the Piazza del Popolo area, with the restaurant positioned on Via di Ripetta. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, takeaway service and pet-friendly access are among the listed facilities. Reservations are available online or by telephone, and payment is accepted by major cards including Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For visitors travelling from Kazakhstan, the restaurant offers a direct introduction to Roman and Abruzzese cooking within Rome's central area.
