The story
Tucked away in the hilltown of Roccastrada, Piscio Mato is a rustic trattoria with a playful spirit and a serious dedication to handmade pasta. The owners bring Roman influence to Maremma, turning out pici with creative saucing. Sentieri Golosi captures the energy: it’s a “fantastic” spot where the kitchen balances tradition with a lively, family-friendly vibe. No reservations means you roll up and wait, but the buzz is part of the charm.
The menu leans into what they do best. The Pici Cacio e Pepe is a textbook execution, while the Pici Ci Vuole Coraggio pushes further—a bold, inventive sauce. Grilled meats shine too: Cinta Senese alla Griglia con Fagioli and Agnello a Scottadito con Carciofi are both praised. For the sweet finish, the Tiramisù di Ricotta is a must, and the Torta al Cioccolato (eggless, butterless, flourless) proves restraint can be delicious. This is rustic cooking with confidence.
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AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the silky, peppery Pici cacio e pepe, calling it a soul-warming triumph. The overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious joy, with every dish feeling like a heartfelt embrace.
“The pici are handmade, perfect texture, al dente, and the pecorino is very flavorful — I'm not sure if it's pecorino romano, but it's really tasty. The pepper is excellent, not the usual supermarket stuff, you can still taste the aroma in my mouth. The creaminess is just right, not exaggerated like the trend nowadays. The saltiness is perfect. A wonderful dish, truly delicious.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Piscio Mato. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
A fantastic rustic trattoria in Roccastrada with Roman-influenced owners, serving excellent handmade pici with creative sauces, grilled meats, and unique desserts in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Dishes mentioned
- Cacio e Pepe
Pici Ci Vuole Coraggio
This is a very spicy pici with Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion peppers. There's also a spicy sausage inside. It's challenging but not impossibly so — the heat is intense but bearable. The peppers add a great flavor, very aromatic. I love the extra aroma that comes through as you eat slowly. The sausage is almost sweet compared to the rest. This is my dish, I really like it.
Cinta Senese alla Griglia con Fagioli
The Cinta Senese pork is very flavorful, grilled perfectly, cut into slices but very tender and juicy. I really like it, prepared very well. The beans are creamy, cannellini beans that melt in your mouth. The meat is so tender you barely need a knife. Maybe slightly underseasoned with salt, but it's so flavorful on its own that it's fine. The beans are simple, boiled, but I'd focus more on the meat — it's like butter.
Agnello a Scottadito con Carciofi
The lamb is cooked perfectly, pink inside, very tender and juicy. It's very flavorful but not too strong — I usually have trouble eating lamb but this time I don't get that strong taste, I'm really happy. The pepper seasoning works great. The artichokes are almost melting, Roman style, with a hint of mint. The meat is super tender, melts in your mouth, very juicy. You have to eat it with your hands to get the real flavor.
Tiramisù di Ricotta
Very different from the usual tiramisù. The ricotta is whipped like a cloud, very silky, it disappears in your mouth. The savoiardi biscuits still have some of their original texture, and you can taste the coffee. The chocolate on top is good. It's not very sweet, which is nice. I've had tiramisù with ricotta before but it wasn't exciting — this one is very pleasant.
