# New restaurants opening in Rome

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-restaurants-opening-in-rome
> Updated: 2026-08-05T19:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, Sicilian chef Ciccio Sultano launched Giano in Rome, highlighting Andalusian recipes and bringing a fresh regional influence to the city’s dining scene. A month later, in early August, chef Sarah Cicolini opened Santo Palato in the San Giovanni neighbourhood. Her trattoria quickly attracted food enthusiasts with a modern take on classic Roman dishes, featuring inventive off‑cut and offal preparations and an extensive wine list. Together, these openings illustrate a wave of culinary experimentation and diversification among Rome’s new eateries.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Chef Sarah Cicolini's Santo Palato draws food lovers to Rome's San Giovanni

Chef Sarah Cicolini's Santo Palato in Rome's San Giovanni offers modern Roman cuisine and creative off‑al dishes, attracting serious food lovers to the non‑touristy neighbourhood.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chef-sarah-cicolinis-santo-palato-draws-food-lovers-to-romes-san-giovanni

### 2026-07-10: Sicilian chef Ciccio Sultano opens Giano in Rome as Andalusian recipes gain spotlight

Chef Ciccio Sultano launches Giano in Rome with modern Sicilian dishes, while a piece highlights Andalusia’s traditional recipes rooted in local produce and historic influences.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicilian-chef-ciccio-sultano-opens-giano-in-rome-as-andalusian-recipes-gain-spotlight

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