Il Ristorante - Niko Romito Roma

Dining at Il Ristorante is, in every sense of the term, a “true dinner.” When visiting restaurants of acclaimed chefs—especially those with Niko Romito’s credentials—we often expect a lesson in gastronomy, shocking combinations, or confrontations with new techniques and flavors. But thankfully, that’s not what Niko intended for this space. Here, we experienced Italian cuisine executed with the precision of a chef’s kitchen but with the ingredients and flavors of grandmothers’ cooking, though Romito’s DNA occasionally surfaced more prominently. It’s a place to relax and enjoy, an escape from the city’s bustle, where Niko Romito proves that luxury and refinement lie not in excess but in the ability to highlight the essence of certain elements. Between the bar and the table, dishes and wines, stories and flavors, every moment seemed calculated to remind us why Italian cuisine is a warm embrace disguised as a meal. We left certain that sometimes the most incredible luxury is finding refuge and authenticity in the simplicity of a meal.