According to the old Roman tradition, days of the week dictated which dishes were served in Roman establishments.
Thursday happens to be Gnocchi night. My favorite.
And just in case you don’t know what gnocchi (pronouned nyoh-key) is- they are delightful, fluffy pillows of pasta, usually made with potato.
And though many trattorie have steered away from this tradition, there is one that I would highly recommend- not only for gnocchi night, but for any night during the week.
They had three different kinds of gnocchi on offer. We sampled two.
Gnocchi in a delicious tomato basil sauce.
And with butter and sage.
Both were excellent!
Whether you go on Gnocchi Night or another night during the week, make sure you partake in their elaborate antipasti table, which would make any vegetarian happy.
The romantic setting, tucked behind a row of hedges just off the busy via Cavour, was the perfect location for an evening passeggiata after our filling meal.
The Colosseo, all golden and backlit, was just a short stroll away.
La Piazzetta {Update: Sadly, La Piazzetta has closed}
Vicolo del Buon Consiglio 23a
39 06 699 16 40
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Do you have a favorite Roman trattoria that follows the traditional daily menu? Please share in the comments!