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Allegra

Allegra is a restaurant and café, famous for its pastries, which have become really well-known in the city. I ate here for dinner, where they offer trattoria-style dishes with a special focus on the quality of the ingredients. I tried their tortellini in Parmigiano cream, tagliatelle with Bolognese ragù, and a guinea fowl with carrot and citrus. Especially the first two dishes were very delicate but aromatic, thanks to the excellent quality of the ingredients. I recommend this place, but not as your first approach to Bolognese cuisine. In my opinion, to lose your “virginity,” you need something rougher and more old-school.

Ruggine

Very cool spot for an interesting drink. They have their own creations and reinterpreted classics. Just by looking at the menu, you can tell it’s the kind of place I love, passion-driven. I tried the Meryl Strip, a revisited Negroni, and the Green Note, a Bloody Mary twist that really stands out.

Urfa Durum

This is the spot if you want to eat a delicious Kurdish sandwich. They’re made with fresh vegetables and skewers wrapped in freshly made pita. I had the beef skewer, and I really loved it.

WHITE Coffee

I discovered this specialty coffee spot while exploring the neighborhood. I tried their own White blend, and it was very good. Unfortunately, they didn’t have filter coffee, so I had an Americano and an espresso instead, both very aromatic.

PNY

I visited this burger shop after reading Burgerialiste, a book by Victor Garnier Astorino. I was very curious, and here I found something truly vintage in taste. I had the Vintage Cheeseburger, and the flavors were very old school. If you’re looking for something extreme, this might not be the right place because you won’t find ultra smashed burgers here, but rather classic patties with delicate flavors. It’s especially interesting if you’ve read the book, as it gives you a different perspective on burger culture.

4M2

If you’re not scared of waiting in line for over an hour and you love Japanese cuisine, you have to try 4M2. This tiny spot is run by a woman who, only twice a week, transforms from a school teacher into a chef capable of preparing truly amazing bento boxes. The care she puts into every single detail is exceptional. Now, let me give you a few tips to avoid making the same mistakes I did and skip a two and a half hour wait. 1. As soon as you arrive, grab a ticket from the counter; the red one is for the fried chicken bento, and the white one is for the tofu bento. 2. Join the line on the left side of the shop. When it’s your turn, hand over your ticket and wait while your bento is being prepared. 3. Once it’s ready, you can finally pick it up and enjoy it. They usually prepare about five bentos every half hour, so I recommend getting there a bit before opening time.

RORI

At RORI you can find delicious New York–style pizzas! I tried their Red Pie with tomato sauce and pesto, and the Potato one with - obviously - potatoes, scamorza, and mozzarella. The most interesting part for me is the dough, which is really thin yet manages to stay super solid.

Best Tofu

A place I really love, with staff who don’t waste time on formalities and go straight to delivering the customers’ orders. This spot is perfect for tasting great traditional Chinese dishes with an old school approach. I tried the tofu pudding, soy milk, and youtiao, all very good and simple.

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Allegra

Ruggine

Urfa Durum

WHITE Coffee

PNY

4M2

RORI

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