Sunday lunch Rome, La Campana vs Perilli?

[kschill]

For our last meal in Rome before heading to Florence, we (my husband and I) are looking for a traditional Roman meal. We will be in Rome May 9-13th - hoping artichokes will be available...

As I understand it, Perilli has fantastic Carbonara. I don't know what are the "must order" dishes at La Campana are.

Value is also important, and I would like to stay under 75 E if possible.

My other lunches include; L'Asino d'Oro, Enoteca Corsi, Palatium or Colline Emiliane (depends on if we day trip to Bologna from Florence) or Da Gino vs Da Tonino - if we decide to go more of the value route.

Dinners include; Trattoria Monti, Trattoria Lilli, Pizzeria TBD.

Thank you in advance. Reading this board and Fred Plotkin's book has me so excited!

[minchilli]

I'll have to disagree with Maureen, and say that I do think Perilli is a gastronomic destination. I think it is one of the best of the old fashioned trattorie in Rome, and is our family go to place for Sunday lunch. Vinoroma's recent bad experience at La Campana not withstanding, there are very big differences between the two restaurants. Although both serve Roman standards, La Campana is a bit more formal - both in food presentation as well as service. As far as quality, I have always preferred Perilli over La Campana.
If I were to make a top ten list of restaurants in Rome La Campana would never be on it, but Perilli certainly is.
As Maureen points out, La Campana is more conveniently located so I often do recommend it since it's easy to get to, and very good.
But if it's a choice between the two, Perilli hands down.
Elizabeth
www.elizabethminchilli.com

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La Campana
Vicolo della Campana, 18, Roma, IT 00186, IT

Perilli
Via Marmorata 39, Rome , IT

[ambra]

Very recently, I had a memorable meal ar Perilli which I wrote about on the Carbonara thread, I believe. Outstanding carbonara, pasta with coda di vaccinara and lamb. Wonderful dessert of Crema di Zabaione or Mousse of Zabaione or something like that.

And very Charming waiters.

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Perilli
Via Marmorata 39, Rome , IT

[kschill]

Thank you all for the wonderful input, much appreciated!

[LotsC]

I went to Roma Sparita last Autumn for Sunday lunch which was great followed by a good wander round Trastevere and back to Centro Storico via Campo di Fiori. It was full and bustling had a delicious lunch the cacia e pepe and the lamb....followed by dinner at La Campana which was then pretty good....

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La Campana
Vicolo della Campana, 18, Roma, IT 00186, IT

[L.Nightshade]

I keep coming up with a listing for "Perilli In Prati," on Via Otranto, in addition to the one I believe you are talking about on Via Marmorata. But I can't find much written about it. Is this another site of the same restaurant? Do you know anything about it?

[vinoroma]

different one. never been there myself, but is supposed to have good amatriciana and a lunch menu....

[mbfant]

As others have said, it's way too early to plan, much less reserve. It's not too early to read up on traditional Roman food so you'll be able to evaluate menus when you do start planning.

But as to your original question, neither is a gastronomic destination. If you are going to be visiting the churches on the Aventine or returning from Ostia by train, Perilli makes sense. Otherwise Campana is in a much more interesting area, especially on a Sunday. Without the shops and market, closed on Sunday, Testaccio isn't worth the schlep on a short trip.

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Perilli
Via Marmorata 39, Rome , IT

[vinoroma]

kschill, doing your homework is great, but: have a look at latest comments on these restaurants. then find one from 8 months ago. Roman dining scene changes. L'Asino d'oro didn't even exist 8 months ago (not in this location - it was very good but at a way out place where we didn't send any tourist). Others (campana, lilli, gino, tonino) changed in quality and/or pricing. I'd wholeheartedly suggest coming back to the forums in april and discussing this again.

[kschill]

Yes, I suppose I am using planning as a healthy distraction from the woes of the world-I agree, it is quite far in advance. However, I was thinking that these are 2 older establishments, and quality wouldn't change that much in 7 months.

Thank you for the input!

[jen kalb]

there have been a series of good reports on La Campana but a couple of our regulars had issues with their meals recently. Is it a blip or a trend? You wouldnt want to make your decision for May based on the info now. Patience. or the alternative - use the Restaurant page and search for each - it will give you all the recent references.

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La Campana
Vicolo della Campana, 18, Roma, IT 00186, IT

[vinoroma]

yes, La Campana, as everyone knows, was one of my favorites for a long time, esp. for Sunday Lunch. I had a less than stellar experience 2 weeks ago and would like to wait a bit before deciding if it was a blip or a trend (love the term!).

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La Campana
Vicolo della Campana, 18, Roma, IT 00186, IT