The story
Sacco Segreto has become a social-media-famous destination in Rome, drawing crowds eager to sample its viral dumpling menu. The restaurant offers a variety of specialized options, including Ravioli Cinesi Classici, Xiaomai di Gamberi, and the unique Ravioli di Tonno con Pasta al Nero di Seppia. Diners can also find Xiaomai di Riso con Maiale e Funghi Cinesi on the menu, contributing to the venue's digital buzz.
Despite the online hype, the actual dining experience remains a point of contention. Creator Pratt, who visited to test the restaurant's reputation, noted that while the dumplings are decent, they ultimately feel overpriced. Giving the spot a 6.5 out of 10, Pratt concluded that the experience did not warrant a return visit. Prospective diners should weigh the restaurant's social media fame against these mixed professional reviews before making the trip.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The Xiaomai di gamberi earns unanimous praise, with its delicate shrimp filling described as sublime. Overall, the food at Sacco Segreto delivers a warm, quietly masterful experience that feels both intimate and refined.
“The shrimp xiaomai have a pleasant, very delicate aroma — almost subtle, but pleasant. It's not minced shrimp, you can feel a bit of its pulpiness. Good, but they don't blow me away. I expected worse. They cost €5.80 for four pieces, and maybe the price makes me raise an eyebrow, but they're not criminal.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Sacco Segreto. Most active: Pratt
Sacco Segreto is a social-media-famous dumpling spot in Rome where the dumplings are decent but overpriced — I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10, and I wouldn't go back.
Dishes mentioned
Ravioli Cinesi Classici
These classic dumplings are a very classic taste. I like them when they're a bit more brothy, but nothing that makes you fall in love. They're like the student who does homework on the last day of school — maybe a bit wrong, but at least they did them. They cost €4.50 for four pieces, which is average for Rome, though you can find bigger and cheaper ones at the rosticcerie.
Xiaomai di Gamberi
The shrimp xiaomai have a pleasant, very delicate aroma — almost subtle, but pleasant. It's not minced shrimp, you can feel a bit of its pulpiness. Good, but they don't blow me away. I expected worse. They cost €5.80 for four pieces, and maybe the price makes me raise an eyebrow, but they're not criminal.
Xiaomai di Riso con Maiale e Funghi Cinesi
These rice xiaomai with pork and Chinese mushrooms cost €4 for four pieces. They're decent, but nothing special.
Xiaomai di Tonno con Pasta al Nero di Seppia
These tuna xiaomai with squid ink pasta are well stuffed — there's a meatball inside. The filling is not bad. For the first time I feel the ingredients, I smell the flavors. There's a spiciness, not peppery, but a fizzy spiciness — a trigeminal sensation. This is probably my favorite of the day here, but not with the refinement of some high-end dumpling places in Rome. They cost €5.50 for four pieces.
