Casa Coppelle is a familiar echo of Fellini’s masterpiece The Dolce Vita, where you find yourself whisked to the place itself, tailing the events of Marcello Rubini, the paparazzi, and the seductive Sylvia, Emma and Steiner, meanwhile capturing precious glimpses of Rome in the 1960s.
A short walk from the Pantheon, situated in Piazza delle Coppelle 49, Casa Coppelle, is a restaurant that simply radiates unique charm and a warm atmosphere, and is already established as one of the un missable local spots of roman nightlife.
Omar and Rachelle Capparuccini have brought together their Italian-French cuisine into an exhilarating combination of expert skill and love for food, winning the heart of any that experience the flavours of their acclaimed dishes. The atmosphere of a former time, partnered with the contemporary flavours of the dishes, renders a unique experience of its kind.
Despite being refurbished roughly 3 years ago, the interior’s magic remains the same because of the gracious works of Jacques Garcia. (He also transformed La Mamounia of Marrakech and the Parisian Hotel Costes into absolute gems.) The atmosphere is warm with a touch of sumptuousness given by the wallpaper that flicks from gold to purple. The furniture is decorated in velvet, and antique paintings expose scarlet mouths, powdered noses, and wigs of elegant nineteenth-century ladies, combined with the proud looks of knights to court the guests.
Apart from the food, enjoy the creative mixology of unique cocktails and sit back at a comfy table while you wait; or if preferred after dinner, sip on a Flying Dutchman, a Manhattan, or other timeless classics.
Every interior item fits together like a beautiful puzzle where nothing is found out of place. The same goes for the kitchen. Every ingredient is expertly created and combined to create an explosion of flavours on the taste buds, turning dreams into reality.
Chef Fabio Rossi, accompanied by a set of skilled staff, has created a menu for every season combining specific ingredients straight from a typical Roman kitchen. Meanwhile, it also creates the beating heart of Casa Coppelle, bringing them closer to the refined French haute cuisine.
The restaurant is in continuous search of raw materials and to find the balance to complement each dish. From lunch to dinner a set course is offered, or if one wishes other singular plates are available. One of the most memorable is the Foie Gras marinated in Porto and Madeira cooked in the torchon, and served with brioche bread, ground cocoa, pioppini mushrooms, and beetroot variation; or the Vichyssoise accompanied with guinea-fowl terrine and roast leek.
In addition is the acclaimed risotto with cacio e pepe, along with carnaroli and sauteed shrimp; the sea-land combination brings together the perfect dish.
Among the second courses you’ll find a fragrant carré of lamb with smoked herbs and vegetable panache that stands out. The menu is an endless list of delicious and sophisticated choices, finishing off with an irresistible dessert selection. You will find yourself surrendering to the crème brulée with dark rum and tonka bean, and others. You will have the option from a wide variety of thoughtfully selected wines, where the best produce of the Italian and foreign wineries are stored and ready to be poured.
These two great nations, Italy and France, and their equally renowned culinary skills entwine to help awaken and rejuvenate your senses.
Open:
Mo to Su 12:00 – 15:30, 19:00 – 00:00
Casa Coppelle
Piazza delle Coppelle, 49
Tel. 06 68891707
www.casacoppelle.com
