M'tucci's in Rome, Day 4

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Our Air BnB looked over the Campo di Fiore, one of the oldest outdoor markets in Rome. The market is set up every morning around 6:30 and removed before sundown every day, allowing the restaurants to double their outdoor dining spaces. Vendors in the market sell kitchen tools, clothing, fresh produce and, of course, fresh flowers. It’s surrounded by restaurants and cafes, so it is a popular place for tourists and locals.

It was a great place for a base while visiting Rome: a short walking distance to good restaurants, 10 minutes from Piazza Navona, and 20 minutes walk from either the Vatican or the Coliseum.

Lunch was planned for a successful restaurant that was born in Rome, but now has additional locations in Japan, London, Portugal, New York and in several Italian cities. Obicá closed their Campo di Fiore location during the pandemic, but the original location near Piazza Navona is still going strong. They specialize in sourcing fresh mozzarella, burrata and cured meats from producers throughout Italy. They rely on great ingredients that are prepared simply, which is M’tucci’s philosophy. We highly recommend a meal here.

After a few of us did the Coliseum tour, we walked to a relatively new, hip bar with an Asian theme called, Drink Kong. Creative cocktails and Interesting food combinations, although the chips with ketchup are not recommended!

Hopping on the Lime and/or Bird scooters, we motored down the hill to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door saying they were closed due a positive COVID test within the family. Remembering an interesting looking place that we walked by the day before, M’tucci’s Angels revved up our electric scooters and braved heavy traffic (and sidewalks) to arrive at our dinner spot. Even though DaRoma is close to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, we snagged a table. One of the highlights was oysters from the Adriatic. Luckily, John’s favorite gelato place, 150 Giusti (flavors), just happened to be on our route back to Campo di Fiore.

Our last day in Rome was busy, with a pasta making class for John & Shawn and more cocktail research for Austin and Amanda. We’ll have stories from our last day in two weeks in La Gazzeta.

Weekend Specials

M’tucci’s Italian

Ravioli: Green Chile/Ricotta, Prosciutto, Shrimp, Spring Onions, Red Bell Pepper Pesto topped with Creamy Mozzarella and Pine Nuts $23

16 oz Hand Cut NY Strip: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Balsamic Reduction $33

Pan-Seared Striped Bass: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Artichoke, Sautéed Arugula, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $29

Red Wine/Tomato Braised Beef: Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Broccolini over Creamy Polenta $25

Weekend Cocktail

Just for Halloween - The Gravedigger

The Gravedigger: Kahlúa, CB Brandy, Espresso, Vanilla, Heavy Cream, Garnished with Crumbled Chocolate Cookies and Candy Bones

M’tucci’s Moderno

14 oz NY Strip: Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Salsa Verde $34

Pan-Seared Branzino: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Roast Artichoke, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, Prosciutto Powder $29

Braised M’tucci’s Artisanal Italian Sausage & Polenta: Creamy Mascarpone Polenta, Sautéed Spinach, Caralized Onion, Red Wine Marinara $20

Weekend Cocktail

Pumpkin Pie Martini: Vanilla Vodka, Cream, Whipped Cream & Graham Cracker Crust



M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

Hand Cut Bone-In 24 oz. NY Strip Steak: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Smoked Blackberry Bone Marrow Butter $35

Pan-Seared Ruby Trout: Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Escarole, Seared Artichokes, Lemon Butter, Capers $21

Vitello e Polenta: Grilled Veal Tenderloin, Creamy Mascarpone Polenta, Braised Spinach with Roasted Red Peppers, Served with a Pancetta White Bean Demi

Weekend Cocktail

Spiced Cranberry Mule: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Liquid Alchemist Spiced Apple Syrup, Gosling’s Ginger Beer,Fresh Lime Juice

Live Music for November at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five and M’tucci’s Moderno

Thursdays @ 6:30 & Fridays @ 7:30

10/29

Cali Shaw @ Moderno

11/4

Amy Faithe @ 25

Jason Seel @ Moderno

11/5

Kirk Matthews @ Moderno

11/11

RJ Perez @ Moderno

Melissa Rios @ 25

11/12

Reigna @ Moderno

11/18

Lani Nash @ Moderno

Kirk Matthews @ 25

11/19

Oscar Butler @ Moderno

11/26

Jason Seel @ Moderno

NM Living - M’tucci’s on Monday

Chef Damian Lucero demonstrated a couple of easy Cicchetti recipes that you can do at home for your holiday party. Click here to see the segment, which airs every other Monday on KRQE at 9:00am.

Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!