When in Rome, do as the Romans do… so they say, and mostly it is true! However, sometimes, even when in Rome, it pays off to do as the Sicilians do!
On my most recent visit to Rome I have discovered the Campisi Restaurant. Located in the Trieste neighborhood, away from tourists and the hustle and bustle of the center of the city, Campisi was a true foodie’s discovery!
Every single dish was exquisite and all the ingredients are locally sourced in Sicily. In fact, I was told by my host that Campisi has a long history of food production and packaging in Sicily (and the restaurant does showcase jarred and boxed delicatessens on its walls as decoration) and that one of the brothers of the owners of that food establishment eventually moved to Rome and opened this fine establishment.
The menu is only in Italian (which I like, because it means they do not cater to the tourists at all!) but the waiters speak some English and are very enthusiastic about the descriptions of the food and the presentations of the dishes.
The menu on their website today is not up to date with what was being served yesterday at the restaurant, but it will give you an idea of what their beautiful presentations look like: www.ristorantecampisi.com
Most definitely worth a visit it you want a fantastic fish restaurant and you want to escape the tourist hall!