Al Moro

Frommer's Review

This 1929 trattoria is a difficult-to-locate place behind the Trevi Fountain. Franco, the son of founding father Moro, is in charge. You're not a true Roman until Franco has thrown you out of his joint at least once. In spite of his scowling, locals recommend that you persevere and get a table. Once you've overcome the initial hostility at the door, you're served some of the most authentic specialties in Rome, including crispy baby goat roasted dark golden and flavored with fresh rosemary. Roman-style milk-fed lamb is stewed with fresh tomatoes and cooked until it's so tender it falls from your fork. Our favorite vegetables are the crispy fried artichokes. As far as pasta goes, we love the light version of spaghetti carbonara served here. The chef likes to cook with salt, so be sure not to salt anything before you taste it. The wine list is one of the most unusual in the capital.

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