Chef Sarah Cicolini's Santo Palato draws food lovers to Rome's San Giovanni

Santo Palato, a small trattoria in the working‑class San Giovanni neighbourhood of Rome, has become a magnet for serious food enthusiasts. The restaurant is run by chef Sarah Cicolini, originally from Abruzzo, who blends classic Roman dishes such as bruschetta, rigatoni alla carbonara and amatriciana with inventive uses of "quinto quarto" – off‑cuts and offal like smoked beef heart and lamb tartare with pickled strawberries. An extensive wine list accompanies the menu. Santo Palato is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and for lunch on Sundays, with meals costing about €60 per person (excluding wine). The venue is reachable via the Porta Metronia metro station and requires reservations.