This fascinating restaurant stands across the street from the old Roman slaughterhouse.
Proprietors are brothers Elio and Francesco Mariani and chef Mamma Ninetta works the stove-tops.
Historically it has had a superb source of meat and specializes in what the Romans call the “fifth quarter” of the steer and pig, the parts left for the poor after the steaks, chops and roasts have been sold to the rich. If you choose to play it safe, the stewed abbachio, or lamb, sweet and mild in spring and gamey in winter are safe bets. Try the salad of crisp greens called, puntarelle. Oak-paneled dining room.
Stellar cheese selection.
85 seats
Great wine list and cellar (40,000 bottles).
A selection of over 50 grappas and Armagnacs.
Reservations absolutely necessary
Member of Ristoranti Buon Ricordo.
Recommended by Bona dei Frescobaldi in “Italy’s Finest”.
Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays.
This area is a haven for Jazz clubs and other nightspots, so after dinner, your evening can continue to the wee hours if you so desire.
Checchino is pronounced (kek-EE-no)
Checchino dal 1887
Via di Monte Testaccio, 30
Testaccio District
+(06)-57-46-318
+(06)-57-43-816
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