Finding the best Spaghetti Carbonara in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Spaghetti Carbonara I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled San Marzano tomatoes with genuine knowledge and the bright and tomatoey result was noticeably superior.

ingredient simplicity and quality are the guiding principles. The winning restaurant had the right a family trattoria in Rome feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. limoncello after the meal was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Spaghetti Carbonara is made properly it's a completely different experience.