The story
Roma Antica is a no-frills Roman trattoria just outside Perugia that surprises with its kitchen. Creator JustUs called the carbonara “unexpectedly excellent,” noting a “super strong pecorino” that defines the dish. It’s the kind of spot where the simple, traditional cooking outshines the humble setting—good supplì and decent affettati misti round out the starters.
Service here is warm and makes you feel immediately at home. JustUs praised the value: a full meal for two with wine and coffee came to just €50. For a casual, hole-in-the-wall trattoria delivering that level of carbonara, it’s a local spot worth seeking out in Perugia.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Roma Antica’s supplì, a crispy, molten rice ball, earns singular praise for its perfect texture and rich flavor. The overall vibe is warm, rustic comfort, delivering unfussy Roman soul food that satisfies deeply.
“These supplì remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make. They’re filled with ragù, béchamel, mozzarella, and pepper — you can really taste the pepper, it’s important. Even cold they must be good. They look authentic, with that phone inside like the real ones in Rome. I’m emotional inside.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Roma Antica. Most active: JustUs
Roma Antica is a no-frills Roman trattoria near Perugia that serves an unexpectedly excellent carbonara with a super strong pecorino, along with good supplì and decent cured meats. The service is warm and makes you feel at home, and the whole meal for two with wine and coffee came to €50 — great value.
Dishes mentioned
Supplì
These supplì remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make. They’re filled with ragù, béchamel, mozzarella, and pepper — you can really taste the pepper, it’s important. Even cold they must be good. They look authentic, with that phone inside like the real ones in Rome. I’m emotional inside.
Carbonara
The carbonara looks a bit too liquid for my taste, but the pecorino is incredibly strong and good — I added a lot because I like it. When I taste it, it’s unexpected: in a place like this in the middle of Umbria, I didn’t expect a carbonara this good. The pecorino is a bomb, really Roman. The only downside is it was a bit too runny, but the flavor is amazing. I’d come back just for the pecorino.
Affettati Misti
The cured meats are okay — a bit commercial, nothing special. The prosciutto and salame are cut by hand, but compared to what we get in Montefalco it’s not at the same level. For €9 it’s fine, but nothing more. The bread though is really good, fresh and top quality.
