Some restaurant names seem to carry the promise of a particular kind of evening. Al Ceppo, on Via Panama, belongs to a quieter Roman map of neighbourhood addresses, where a grill, a seasonal menu and a considered bottle can become all the occasion you need.

The restaurant has been part of Parioli's dining life since 1968. Its cooking brings together Italian traditions and influences from the Marche, with grilled dishes giving the meal a clear centre. It is a place to ask what is especially good at the moment and build dinner around the answer.

Seasonality provides further reasons to return to the menu with an open mind. Mushrooms, truffles and the changing ingredients of the kitchen offer different possibilities across the year, while the cellar invites a similarly attentive choice. A dinner here can be planned around a particular appetite rather than a long list of expectations.

Al Ceppo suits the evening when the company values the familiar rituals of dining out: choosing together, sharing a bottle, leaving time for dessert. Confirm the current opening arrangements when reserving, then give the neighbourhood a proper visit. There is a distinct pleasure in making an established Roman address part of your own collection of favourites.

Al Ceppo
Via Panama 2, 00198 Roma
Telephone: 06 8419696
Official website & reservations