A few kilometers from the chaos of the capital, on the outskirts of Frascati, there is a place where time seems to have stood still, but the formula has evolved to defeat the high cost of living.
The Cenerentola Restaurant and Pizzeria in Vermicino
A historic landmark for “extra-large” pizza, it has been transformed into a paradise of home cooking with unrivaled value for money.
The €20 menu
Forget the menu, just think about eating… this is the proposal of the restaurant-pizzeria in Vermicino (Frascati). The real peculiarity of Cenerentola is the absence of a physical menu. You sit down and put yourself in the hands of the kitchen. For just €20 per person (water included), the table is filled with seasonal specialties: platters of selected cold cuts, cheeses, and a variety of fried and hot snacks, as well as first courses from the in-house pasta factory (their pride and joy). From wild boar pasta to sheep’s milk ravioli to fettuccine with porcini mushrooms, everything is handmade and also sold to the public for those who want to organize a special homemade lunch.
The historic thin and crispy pizza and main courses with strong flavors are not to be missed. Note: For the most demanding palates, there is also a grill with fine cuts of meat (not included in the fixed price).
The à la carte menu
The restaurant is alsoon The Fork, which allows you to book via the app and take advantage of discounts of up to 50%. There are several positive reviews there. For example, Giuseppe writes: “This isn’t the first time I’ve been to this pizzeria when I’m in Rome for work, the Roman ‘scrocchiarella’ pizza is always very good. For the first time, I had a fillet steak, which was exceptionally well cooked and equally good value for money. A really pleasant surprise.”
Why choose it for your next day trip? In addition to being affordable, the restaurant offers the convenience of a strategic location, making it the ideal destination for those who want to escape Rome without having to travel for hours.
Where: Via Tuscolana 85, Frascati. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner and Sunday for lunch and dinner. The all-you-can-eat formula is available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Telephone: 06 940 9247.