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Just steps from the water in Nettuno, La Taverna di Bacco is a project of the Villani family – Lucia, Francesca, and Gaetano – backed by an exceptional team. Here, modern cuisine takes a refined turn away from the expected coastal classics, focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovation.
In the kitchen, Chef Filipe Augusto Dos Santos leads with precise cooking and a search for "explosions of flavor," as noted by Identità Golose. The dining room is guided by genuine hospitality: no table rotation means each reservation keeps its own table for the evening, allowing guests to relax fully and trust the team’s wine recommendations.
The wine list is a cornerstone – over 600 labels from Italy and abroad, plus a dedicated selection of champagne, reds, and whites. Guests choose from tasting menus or à la carte options, all built around the freshest market produce. This dedication earned the restaurant a Michelin Recommended distinction, a testament to its careful balance of tradition and modernity.
Reviewers praise dishes like coda alla vaccinara with celery and cocoa bean – a Roman classic elevated with surprising elegance. The atmosphere is described as "obsessively perfect, yet relaxed and engaging," where precision never feels stiff.
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