EnOsteria Capolecase — Restaurant in Rome

From the family that delivered Sophia, a home-style Italian restaurant, comes a whole new gastronomical experience. Established in December of 2014, EnOsteria Capolecase brings fresh, seasonal ingredients to a modern kitchen. Partnered with Rome’s Art Gallery, the space is decorated with rich chocolate browns and warm neutrals, accented by perfectly matched artwork. In addition to the local menu offerings, EnOsteria boasts a wine cellar with over 130 different varieties, in which guests can enjoy a glass or grab a bottle to finish their evening.

I enjoyed a solo dinner mid-evening, and first have to comment on the service. I was promptly greeted and shown to a cozy table, where I could relax and take comfort in the meal. I started with an appetizer of deep fried seafood in a basket, which contained a selection of king prawns, anchovies, and baby squid. Fresh from the water, crispy, and flavorful. A great way to start a meal.

Next, I dove right into my pasta dish. Potato dumplings with tomatoes, capers, and olives. The pasta was tender and homemade, the perfect amount of starch and earthy potato flavor. Mixed with the garden freshness of tomatoes, the spiciness of the capers and the salty sweetness of the olives, this dish was delectable.

My main course was a dish of perfectly cooked sliced beef, seasoned with black pepper. The meat was tender and juicy, probably one of the best slices of beef I’ve had.

Because dessert is my weakness, I also indulged in a saffron and honey cream Millefeuille, which was flaky and filled with the herbal cream. It was so delicious I was almost too filled to enjoy the Crème Brûlée. Almost. With a crisp sugar shell that cracked as I tapped my spoon to it, this was the perfect ending to a beautiful dinner....

We came here as the recommended restaurant next door was full. There was a welcoming gentleman at the door so that was good. It promised Roman food and since this was our first night in Rome on this visit, it was a good start.

Water and prosecco to start. The waiter took the time to explain the difference between a pizza and a Roman Pinsa, so we opted for one of those - the "Greedy". Great name! It was quite late (for us) so we opted to share four dishes. See the pictures.

The Roman pinsa was very good! If my wife hadn't stopped me, I would likely have ordered the Traditional one to try too :-) The "Wild Salad" was just a mixed salad but what we expected and there's really not much green in Italian dishes so very necessary!

The Fresh Maccheroni Amatriciana was also very good. Polished off with a big smile by my daughter with my wife sneaking a few mouthfuls in between. My grilled lamb was cooked perfectly and came out piping hot. Nice and juicy. One of the ribs was a bit lamb-y which unfortunately was the one my wife ate. The other two were just right. Nothing to complain about at all!

We skipped dessert and coffee, again because it was late for us. Overall, a very nice first dinner in Rome after many years and we left with big smiles (and the occasional burp!) to take a walk to the Trevi fountain for a...

Elegant and pleasant, with excellent service – but I can’t say I truly connected with the restaurant’s modern interpretation of traditional cuisine.

We came as two people for a light dinner fairly close to opening time. The place itself was very pleasant, with a classic design touched by modern elements, and the service from our friendly waiter throughout the meal was excellent.

For starters, we ordered the bruschetta trio, which was decent – the tomato version was good, but the one with anchovies and cheese was a bit too strange for my taste. We also had the fish and vegetable tempura that was served with a very sweet sauce; it wasn’t bad overall, but it felt like something you could find almost anywhere (and often better versions).

For seconds, we had ricotta and lemon ravioli, which was well prepared (just be aware that the lemon flavor is very pronounced), and another pasta dish with herb pesto, pistachios, and burrata on top. This one was wonderful, though in my opinion the burrata was unnecessary – I would have gladly preferred grated parmesan on top instead.

In total we paid €96, including two glasses of wine and service.

Bottom line: it’s not a bad restaurant, but I believe you can easily find places in the area that serve better food in the same...