This week, we’re in Rome with Gabriele Gervasi, chef de cuisine of Il Ristorante – Niko Romito at the Bvlgari Hotel Roma, where he also runs the kitchen of the Bvlgari Bar.
Gabriele cooks under Niko Romito, one of the most influential figures in Italian cooking. Romito is the executive chef of all Bvlgari Hotels and the three-Michelin-starred chef behind Reale. He personally selected Gabriele to run the Roman kitchen when the hotel opened, and under Gabriele’s leadership, the restaurant has been recognized by the Michelin Guide.
Below, Gabriele shares:
The restaurants Rome’s top chefs love — including where to find his favorite carbonara, cacio e pepe, and pizza
Where to go for the city’s best Italian coffee, gelato, and traditional Roman pastries
Two completely different places for aperitivo: a rooftop with the most beautiful views of Rome and an old-school wine bar
The two ingredients to bring home from Rome, and the old-school food shop where he buys them
The best time to visit Rome, when the hardest tables become easier to book — and the days he avoids restaurants altogether
(A Google Map with all of the locations mentioned is provided at the end of the interview.)