Trattoria "Al Camoscio D'Abruzzo" — Restaurant in Rome

Some meals nourish the body. This one awakened something far deeper.

The food was divine — rich, rustic, unapologetically authentic. But my attention wasn’t just on the cacio e pepe. No, it was on him. My waiter. A full-bodied Italian stallion with lips that curled like fresh tagliatelle and a voice deep enough to drown in. Every syllable dripped with seduction, every step was a slow-motion sin.

He didn’t just bring me wine — he poured it like foreplay. The way his eyes locked on mine as he set down the plate? I was the entrée. His hands, veined and strong, brushed the table just once — and I swear I felt it in places no menu had any business reaching. If charm were an aphrodisiac, I was already on round three before dessert.

I ordered tiramisù. He said, “It means pick me up.” I nearly told him to skip the spoon and carry me out instead.

The food? Incredible. The ambiance? Warm, candlelit, dripping with old-world romance. The service? Let’s just say… if I’d dropped my napkin, I don’t know if I would’ve made it back to the table.

I left full — but definitely...

When in Rome, of course you must see the Colosseum, the Vatican & any number of wonderous sites, but residents & visitors alike will want to return again & again to Trattoria Al Camoscio D'Abruzzo for a very special experience. Maria & Gianluca have made their restaurant a warm, cozy place to come & enjoy a fabulous meal. Although a very young woman, chef Rita cooks like a "nonna" - the highest compliment one can give. Each delicious dish is true to its Abruzzese roots, & comes fresh, hot & in abundance. Their special menus, such as the one designed for New Years Eve, are a triumph. The regular menu presents a difficult choice as each item is unique & begs to be ordered. Prices are extremely reasonable. And last, but certainly not least, is the charming Alessandro who will guide you through the choices with knowledge, cheerfulness & a wonderful sense of humour. All of this combined - the ambiance, the food & the people - makes you want to say, as you open the front...

My wife and I had the most gorgeous dinner here on our last night in Rome in July. We sat outside in the beautiful summer air, sipping cocktails. We started with the Caprese. It was so fresh and delicious. Then we ordered a pasta dish each, I had Amatriciana and it was to die for. Perfection. We finished with a lemon sorbet and a tiramisu with coffee. The lemon sorbet alone is worth coming back to Rome for. The service was very quick and the waiters are all very friendly with great English. They were very helpful making recommendations from the menu as well. The decor is modern and fresh and the hostess was not at all offended, by my poor use of the language, when I attempted to tell her in Italian just how wonderful the meal was. Overall a very nice restaurant, away from the regular tourist spots and more of a local vibe. I will be...