The story
Tucked away on Via Leone IV, Pantoria Deino has earned its 4.4-star reputation by serving authentic, comforting Roman staples in a warmly communal setting. The kitchen turns out time-honored classics like an incredibly rich and creamy Cacio e Pepe and a flavorful Carbonara, celebrating the city’s pasta culture in a way that appeals to both locals and visitors.
Food creator Mark Wiens, who visited for his series, praised the experience and offered a distinctive approach: “combining Italian food with an Asian eating style to share multiple pastas.” It’s a smart tip for making the most of this sociable, tradition-driven restaurant—a reliable spot to slow down and savor Rome’s best.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Pantoria Deino’s carbonara draws raves for its silky, eggy richness, delivering a deeply comforting and indulgent experience that feels both rustic and refined.
“There's little pieces of pork cheek here and that gives a lot of flavor to the entire dish. And also you can taste that black pepper in there as well. Those butter, the eggs, the pig cheek. Carbonara is many people's favorite pasta, but for me, there's another Roman pasta I can't get enough of.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pantoria Deino. Most active: Mark Wiens
A traditional Roman restaurant specializing in classic Roman pasta dishes like cacio e pepe and carbonara, which were incredibly rich and creamy.
Dishes mentioned
Cacio e Pepe
This one is incredible. The combination of that sheep's cheese complemented so well, just coating that pasta. That is just a superb combination. I added a little extra pepper. I think I really love that one with the sheep's cheese and pepper. Incredibly rich and creamy and just packed with flavor.
Carbonara
There's little pieces of pork cheek here and that gives a lot of flavor to the entire dish. And also you can taste that black pepper in there as well. Those butter, the eggs, the pig cheek. Carbonara is many people's favorite pasta, but for me, there's another Roman pasta I can't get enough of.
