CUBO BISTROT CUcina BOttiglieria — Restaurant in Rome

Pleasant local restaurant in a good area albeit some way from the city centre. When we arrived for dinner (early but without a reservation) we were offered seats inside or out - we chose the former as the temperature was dropping. We then encountered the downside of not learning the local language: the menu was solely in Italian and our host had insufficient English to explain the dishes on offer. Fortunately Google Lens came to the rescue. The food when it arrived was very good. Lastly the bill, though not cheap, was in line with similar establishments....

I have lived in the area for over 5 years and it is one of my favourite restaurants in the neighbourhood. The owners are super friendly, even waving hello when I walk by. Excellent starters and pastas - often simple but bursting with flavour and perfectly cooked. Good wine selection. Their apple dessert is one of my favourite desserts in the city! Like a deconstructed apple pie with custard... Their passion for what they do is evident in their service, food and the ambiance of...

We went to this place without speaking a word of Italian and the host and server was kind, welcoming and generous, and helped us understand the menu and provide recommendations. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. My wife and I split a quail egg and truffle bread appetizer, followed by a mushroom tagliatelle main, and topped it off an apple custard dessert recommended by our host. The atmosphere of the place was modern and laid back. Definitely worth a stop for anyone...