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Reviewers praise Luciano’s carbonara as the standout, calling it rich and perfectly balanced. The overall vibe is warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying, capturing authentic Roman comfort.
“The legendary carbonara — the main reason I came here. Luciano took this poor Roman tradition, brought by Americans, and elevated it to haute cuisine, earning a Michelin star at Pipero. The egg cream is pasteurized at 60° in a bain-marie, then there are big pieces of guanciale, a bit of cinnamon, pepper, and a mix of cheeses. The guanciale here is much softer than in the amatriciana; some pieces are crunchier, like popcorn. The pasta, al dente, wrapped in this cream, is an incredible combination. It almost reminds me of a tortellino with parmesan cream. This velvety consistency that coats your lips, then loaded with the flavor of pepper, guanciale, pecorino. Really, really good. Under the plate, there's the secret recipe — ingredients, procedure, and finishing. I discovered there's no parmigiano, but grana instead.”
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2 creators have covered LUCIANO Cucina Italiana - Roma. Most active: Francesco Zini
Luciano Cucina Italiana in Rome offers a refined take on traditional Roman cuisine, with the Carbonara being a standout dish praised for its exquisite texture and flavor.
Dishes mentioned
Cuore marinato
This marinated heart is incredibly tender, it melts in your mouth. The carrot hummus underneath is beautiful, and the crunchy vegetables contrast perfectly with the soft, meaty heart. I'm doing a quick scarpetta to soak up every bit of it.
Merluzzo da vaccinara
A beautiful cod fillet covered with a sheet of ice plant. It's really good, very fresh and delicate.
- Cacio e Pepe
Matriciana
This is Luciano's take on amatriciana, different from the classic. The tomato sauce is made by opening cherry tomatoes in quarters with celery, carrot, and onion, baked at 180°, then guanciale cut into cubes, well mantecato with the sauce, and topped with a mix of cheeses like in the cacio e pepe. The pasta is mezza manica rigata, and there's a bit of chili for a nice climactic sensation on the vanilloids. The tomato gives a beautiful umami, but the guanciale is more evident under the teeth, enhanced by pecorino, parmigiano, and the pungent chili note. What drives me crazy about this amatriciana — and we'll see it in the carbonara too — is that the guanciale is cut into cubes, so it doesn't have that burnt taste you usually find in strips. The sauce is light and delicate too.
Carbonara
The legendary carbonara — the main reason I came here. Luciano took this poor Roman tradition, brought by Americans, and elevated it to haute cuisine, earning a Michelin star at Pipero. The egg cream is pasteurized at 60° in a bain-marie, then there are big pieces of guanciale, a bit of cinnamon, pepper, and a mix of cheeses. The guanciale here is much softer than in the amatriciana; some pieces are crunchier, like popcorn. The pasta, al dente, wrapped in this cream, is an incredible combination. It almost reminds me of a tortellino with parmesan cream. This velvety consistency that coats your lips, then loaded with the flavor of pepper, guanciale, pecorino. Really, really good. Under the plate, there's the secret recipe — ingredients, procedure, and finishing. I discovered there's no parmigiano, but grana instead.
- Francesco ZiniLoved
Porto i miei GENITORI a mangiare la MIGLIOR CARBONARA di ROMA · @ 02:42
