Il Convivio Troiani

Il Convivio is a family affair, as is so often true in Rome. It is the love child of three brothers who have emigrated from the provinces - in this case, the Marche - to show the big city their dedication to the riches of the kitchen and of the table. But here Il Convivio sets itself apart from the pack. The three brothers Troiani have established themselves as leaders in offering truly modern cuisine - unusual in this antique city - and it has earned them stars and awards and lots of press. The three rooms of the restaurant are simple in décor, but elegant and modern too, with pale palette, simple friezes, wooden floors, and classic table settings. Service is of the unobtrusive, professional variety. Dishes include zucchini flower stuffed with buffalo mozzarella and anchovies with hot and sour pepper sorbet, homemade strozzapreti pasta with quail ragout, porcini mushrooms and thyme, roasted salt cod fillet with sweet onion flan and hunter sauce, and fried bonbon stuffed with cream and caramelized tangerine sauce. Wine list is a connoisseur's delight. This is one of Rome's gastronomic destinations.