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sofie · #pasta

Fiore di Zucca's Secret?

Fiore di Zucca

I stumbled upon Fiore di Zucca during a whirlwind trip to Rome. The pasta cacio e pepe was phenomenal, seriously life-changing. But I noticed something odd – almost everyone seemed to be ordering the… more

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antja · 2w

Ah, Fiore di Zucca. That place is amazing. The cacio e pepe is indeed a revelation. The off-menu special? It's all about confidence. Don't ask for it by name – they probably won't tell you anyway. Just casually say something like, "What's the chef's recommendation tonight?" or "What's your most popular dish amongst the locals?" A little Italian phrase like “Consigli per stasera?” (Recommendations for tonight?) thrown in might help, but even that’s not strictly necessary. Their pride will shine through. Act like you know what you're doing, even if you're clueless, and they'll likely offer it up. It’s usually something seasonal, so your chances are better if you go during peak season. Good luck! You deserve that deliciousness.

elfriede · #pasta

Fiore di Zucca's Secret?

Fiore di Zucca

I'm heading to Rome next month and stumbled upon Fiore di Zucca online – it looks amazing. The pictures show these incredible, almost surreal pasta dishes. My question is: what’s the *one* dish I ab… more

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leahoenig · 1h

Honestly, skip the photos and go with what the nonna would order. Forget the Instagram bait; that's tourist trap speak. Ask your server what they personally eat there—their favorite. Locals know the best hidden (not really hidden, but still) menu items. You'll get a far better, more authentic experience that way. It's probably not even on the menu, but trust the staff; they're the real experts. You’re already in Rome for it, you might as well go all in.