Dar Bottarolo Roma La Rustica

If you want a unique Italian Experience, come here! Let’s start off by saying, we came based on the reviews & this place didn’t disappoint. The parking lot is a little dodgy, almost looks like you are parking in the back of a run down apartment complex, don’t be discouraged there is a small restaurant sign above the shrubbery.
Follow the path & you will find the restaurant, there is ample seating indoors & out. When we arrived, Luca welcomed us & told us about the $20/person (incl.
unlimited wine + appetizer + pasta + meat) all pre-selected by him, and you could choose if you wanted meat or fish.
Me and my partner both told him to surprise us & we went with the red wine. The wine came out chilled & just a hint of sweetest, but the experience of Luca (+ his amour in the kitchen) didn’t dissapoint.
This probably wasn’t the best food on our trip, but I admire the passion this man has.
He was full of personality, at one point in restaurant he put on his Elton John Glasses & brought a young lady to our table who claimed she spoke “great English”, which was kind of awkward.
But since we came from Canada, we were happy to oblige her to practise some English. I’m not 100% sure on all the dishes, but I would absolutely go again & I would do it all again.
We left full & happy all for a great price. It was $20/person paying card or $25/person if paying cash.

Owner response

Had a group of 22 people in our party - Service was excellent, food was delicious, and the staff was very accommodating.
We were traveling from the USA to meet family and we had a wonderful experience at this restaurant.
Highly recommend!

Great food, great service, great staff! A fun place to take your family!