"Ah, Roma! I 'm seriously missing you right now. Taverna Barberini is one of the places my mind keeps reimagining as I think back on my trip. It 's the kind of restaurant that truly encapsulates the allurement of Rome, at least for me. The carefree hustle of the city around you, the warm invitation to come downstairs and immerse yourself in an intimate setting, classic Roman dishes made bright with simple ingredients and herbs. All lovely. Although we were tempted to wander downstairs into the warm light as if visiting an old friend, we opted to sit outside to enjoy the crisp autumn weather and the busy street side sights. There are only a few tables outside and quarters are super close on the sidewalk, but that 's part of the experience. I 'm comfortable in a tight spot if the environment around me is dynamic including exceptional cuisine, wine, and beloved company! My friend and I found Taverna Barberini on Yelp by searching gluten free and vegetarian. You 'd think we 'd have trouble finding legit food in Italy with our dietary needs/choices, but we had no bumps at all. So much great food and people who took our eating issues seriously. Taverna Barberini had an incredible array of choices! Almost everything could be made senza glutina, hallelujah. I wish I could remember the exact name of my dish, I apologize, but I 've included pictures of my plate! It was some kind of Roman pasta dish made with an incredible tomato sauce (I think with pieces of pork/lardons), super thick gluten free spaghetti noodles, and red pepper, all sprinkled with grated parmesan. It was outstanding. The flavor of the sauce was so rich, like it 'd been simmering for days. The spice was perfection and the noodles cooked a splendid al dente. Really an amazing dish. As in most of the places I ate in Rome and Florence, the service wasn 't quite as attentive as I 'm used to, and I loooove it. No one is rushing you in and then out of their restaurant. It 's a much more relaxed vibe, you know? Eat and enjoy. Take the time to soak in your environment, your company, your food and drink. I really don 't understand people who rush through meals, but for me, eating is always the main event!"
Insalata Di Antipasti
