Roman meatballs in tomato sauce in a pan

FlavoursThatLast

DishesThatTell ofRome

Every Roman dish carries a story of skills, traditions and flavours passed down over time. At Maccheroni, these recipes live on each day, prepared with respect for their origins and served as part of the ritual of gathering around a Roman table.

Pasta alla gricia with pecorino and pepper

Cities change with time Great dishes keep their stories alive.

Rigatoni with tomato sauce and guanciale

Where every dish tells a story

Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Gricia. Dishes that have endured without losing their identity. At Maccheroni, respect for Roman tradition turns simple ingredients into flavours that continue to tell the city’s story.

  • Pasta alla gricia
  • Carbonara lifted on a fork
  • Saltimbocca alla romana
  • A guest tasting pasta at an outdoor table
  • Sliced meat on a wooden board
  • Guests gathered around a table beneath a mezzanine
  • Tables and guests in the dining room
  • Meat with sauce and sage leaves
  • Guests raising a toast at outdoor tables
  • Pasta with tomato sauce on a white plate
  • A long outdoor table at Maccheroni
  • Pasta with cheese shavings
  • Four guests raising a toast at an outdoor table
  • Tomatoes with mozzarella and basil
  • An outdoor table beneath the awning
  • Guests seated in the dining room

A STORY

CARBONARA

The queen
of Roman cooking

Carbonara is more than a recipe. A symbol of Roman cooking, it brings together crisp guanciale, Pecorino Romano DOP, eggs and black pepper. At Maccheroni, we follow the traditional recipe, preparing it to order with carefully chosen ingredients to preserve its character and creamy texture.

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Carbonara at Maccheroni in Rome

SALTIMBOCCA
ALLA ROMANA

The scent of
butter, sage and white wine

Saltimbocca alla romana are a timeless classic: thin slices of veal with prosciutto and sage, cooked in butter and white wine. Their name means “jump in the mouth”. Fragrant, golden and tender, every bite stays true to Roman tradition.

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Saltimbocca alla romana at Maccheroni in Rome

CACIO E
PEPE

When simplicity
becomes a skill.

At Maccheroni, Cacio e Pepe is a ritual of care and practice. Just Pecorino Romano, black pepper and pasta water: the difference lies in the technique. Patience and a practised hand bring them together in a creamy sauce that captures the simplicity of Roman cooking.

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Cacio e Pepe at Maccheroni in Rome

AMATRICIANA

From the mountains to the heart
of Rome

Our Amatriciana pairs pasta with the bold flavour of guanciale. Tomato and pecorino come together in a balance that keeps a much-loved tradition alive. At Maccheroni, honest ingredients and careful preparation bring the aromas of home cooking to the table.

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Amatriciana at Maccheroni in Rome

POLPETTE
AL SUGO

The taste of Sundays
in Rome

Polpette al sugo bring back memories of Sunday meals with the family. Tender and full of flavour, they simmer slowly in tomato sauce made for mopping up with bread. We prepare them with simple ingredients and the care of home cooking, bringing the warmth of Roman tradition to the table.

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Polpette al sugo at Maccheroni in Rome

Moments at Maccheroni

Watch Long for

Savour Slow down

Feel Remember

Passion Emotion

The passion behind every dish

A fork lifting rigatoni with tomato sauce from a plate

Behind every iconic Roman dish is much more than a recipe. There are hands kneading dough, skills passed down, time taken and simple ingredients coming together to create flavours that endure.

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