Rome | Beginner-Friendly Truffle Spot: Osteria Barberini

When the dish arrived, the truffles were already sliced. I visited Osteria Barberini, recommended by a China Eastern Airlines flight attendant who used to frequent it during her trips to Rome. After some research, I found out it’s quite well-known as an entry-level truffle restaurant. 🍄 After having so much pasta, I decided to try something different and ordered the Carnaroli risotto with black truffle cream and fresh truffle slices (black truffle risotto). In Italy, the type of rice used for risotto is quite particular, mainly divided into three kinds: Carnaroli, Arborio, and Vialone Nano. Osteria Barberini uses Carnaroli rice. 🍔 When the risotto was served, the truffles were already sliced, which took away a bit of the ceremony, but the aroma of the truffles was still there. The risotto had a slightly al dente texture in the middle, cooked with a blend of truffle sauce and cream, and topped with fresh truffle slices. As an entry-level truffle experience, it was definitely satisfactory. 👍 #BlackTruffle #GlobalEatingSquad #RisottoDiary #Risotto #Carnaroli #Barberini #AuthenticCuisineOnTheGo #ItalianRisotto #RomeFoodieAdventures #RomeFoodCheckIn