The story
Tucked away on Via Angelo Tancredi in Rieti, Dar Bottarolo offers an all-you-can-eat Roman feast at a price that’s almost too good to be true. Given the mixed reviews online, the creators behind JustUs approached with caution—but left pleasantly surprised. Despite some initial skepticism, they found the fried snacks “excellent,” and the execution of classic pastas like gricia and carbonara impressed.
The meal’s highlights included well-executed bucatini all’amatriciana and ribs, though minor flaws like occasional acidity and excess wine were noted. Dishes such as supplì alla matriciana, patate e formaggio, and fagioli con le ciche rounded out the experience. For the price, the verdict is clear: great value. Dar Bottarolo proves that a no-frills, neighborhood favorite can still deliver genuine Roman soul.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 9 dish mentions say about the food
Dar Bottarolo’s gricia earns the loudest praise, with one reviewer calling it a revelation of silky pasta and rich guanciale. The overall vibe is of a warm, unpretentious Roman trattoria where every dish feels like a love letter to tradition.
“The gricia is a good dish. The pasta is well cooked, the guanciale is perfectly cooked, crispy but not too much. The amount of pepper is right, gives a good kick. Maybe a bit too dry, I would have liked a bit more creaminess, but the flavor is that of a well-made gricia. A solid 7+ out of 10.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Dar Bottarolo. Most active: JustUs
At Dar Bottarolo in Rieti, we had an all-you-can-eat Roman meal for an incredibly low price. Despite mixed reviews, we were pleasantly surprised: the fried snacks were excellent, the gricia and carbonara well-executed, and the amatriciana and ribs good, with minor flaws like acidity and excess wine. Great value.
Dishes mentioned
Supplì alla Matriciana
These supplì are fantastic. The breading is super crunchy, made to order. Inside, the amatriciana flavor is amazing. I didn't expect them to be this good, the fried items are well made, dry and crunchy. This supplì is insane, so much flavor.
Patate e Formaggio
The fried potato and cheese are delicious. The frying is well done, not greasy, crunchy. It's spectacular. I really like it.
Fagioli con le Ciche
The beans with pork rinds are decent, but they lack a bit of punch. They need a pinch of salt and some pepper or chili. The sauce is a bit liquid, seems diluted with water, a bit bland. I'm not excited about them.
Ceci con Polentina
The chickpeas with polenta are good. You can taste garlic, chili, parsley in abundance. Much better than the beans. I like them a lot.
Polentina all'Amatriciana
The amatriciana polenta is very good. The polenta is industrial, but the sauce is well made: there's guanciale, pecorino, tomato sauce, right amount of pepper. Good persistence of pecorino and pepper. Tasty.
