L'Ape 50 — Restaurant in Tivoli

On a beautiful evening before the sunset you can see the mountain tops from your sidewalk table.

My first day, my first meal in Tivoli I tell the attentive and friendly server Veronica that I want to eat what the local people eat. I want to feel part of their culture through food.

She says that Carbonara is a typical pasta dish, but that the chef’s special summer creation with de-shelled mussels, mild peppers, cherry tomatoes and a mix of fresh herbs is also extraordinary…and she was spot on! The mussel dish was memorable!

One of my other favorite foods is lamb. The Sheep Skewers were small chunks of lean lamb grilled to perfection. In my opinion, when you try to get fancy with lamb, it detracts from its beautiful natural flavor. Again compliments to the chef for knowing how to showcase these fine fresh mussels and this fine cut of lamb.

William was also very attentive to every need. Both he and Veronica recognized me the next day when I passed by the restaurant at lunchtime. That’s the level of personal service that brings customers back…in fact I’m having dinner there again tonight as I write this review.

PS I add a photo of tonight’s delicious Octopus dish to this review…if I could give you a 6th...

If you’re in Tivoli, Ape 50 is an absolute must-visit! This hidden gem exceeded all expectations—from the incredible food to the warm and welcoming service.

Every dish we tried was made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, bursting with flavor and crafted with care. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. What made the experience even more special was the personal touch—the chef himself came out to our table to introduce himself, sharing his passion for the food and ensuring we were enjoying our meal.

The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a memorable meal in Tivoli, this is the place to go. I can’t recommend it enough—don’t miss out on this incredible...

We visited twice during our short stay in Tivoli. The first time they were full but managed to sort out a table for us. The food was great and they provided a doggy bag. On our second visit for lunch it was very hot outside so we sat inside which was very cool. We had meatballs, bruschetta and tuna to start, then shared a pasta for main. It was all well priced and the portions were great but the pasta was very salty.

We definitely recommend going to eat hear for...