Fun Roman pasta concept with generous set-menu value when service flows, but pacing and availability issues appear too often to ignore.
deRione Appia delivers solid neighborhood trattoria dining with strong pasta quality when the kitchen maintains pace, and genuinely kind staff that enhance the casual experience. However, quality fluctuates noticeably with crowding and timing, and waits between pasta drops frequently frustrate diners, preventing the grade A territory this concept could reach. The set menu offers fair value when service flows smoothly, making it worth visiting if you embrace the unpredictable, convivial energy.
One caveat: Service pacing can be very slow, with 20-30 minute gaps between servings when busy