Rigatoni alla Carbonara
First courses · €14
Rigatoni alla carbonara is one of the Roman pasta dishes on the food menu at Suburra 1930: rigatoni with guanciale, eggs, pecorino romano and black pepper, €14, served at lunch and dinner in Piazza della Suburra, in Rione Monti.
About the dish
- Category
- First courses
- Price
- €14
- Ingredients
- Rigatoni, guanciale (cured pork cheek), eggs, pecorino romano, black pepper
- When
- Every day, 12:15–3:30 pm and 6:30–11:30 pm
- Where
- Suburra 1930, Piazza della Suburra 13/15, Rione Monti, Rome
What is the history of carbonara?
Carbonara is the youngest of the great Roman pasta dishes: the first written recipes only appear after the Second World War, in the 1950s. There are several theories about its origin. One links it to the American soldiers who arrived in Rome in 1944 with their rations of eggs and bacon; another to the charcoal burners (carbonari) of the Apennines; another sees it as an evolution of the “cacio e ova” pasta of Lazio cooking. Today it is one of the best-known Italian dishes in the world, with its own day: Carbonara Day, on 6 April.
Guanciale or pancetta? Pecorino or parmesan?
The Roman recipe uses guanciale, more flavourful than pancetta, and pecorino romano, saltier than parmesan. Carbonara shares these ingredients with gricia, amatriciana and cacio e pepe: the four pastas we describe in Roman cuisine: the dishes to know.
Why rigatoni?
Rigatoni, large and ridged, hold the creamy sauce and the pieces of guanciale well. At Suburra 1930 they are the shape we use for Roman pasta dishes, like amatriciana and gricia.
What to drink with it?
The savoury guanciale and pecorino go well with a full-bodied white or a young red: you’ll find our selection on the wine and drinks list. To finish, one of our homemade desserts.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the carbonara at Suburra 1930?
Rigatoni alla carbonara costs €14 and is on the food menu, at lunch and dinner.
Where to eat carbonara in Rione Monti?
At Suburra 1930, Piazza della Suburra 13/15, next to Cavour metro station and about a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum.
Do I need to book?
It is recommended, especially in the evening and at weekends. Book online or call +39 06 4890 5713.
More dishes from our menu
- Rigatoni all’Amatriciana or alla Gricia
- Paccheri allo Scarpariello
- Fettuccine with pesto and farmyard ragù
- Saltimbocca alla romana
- Grandma’s meatballs
- Eggplant parmigiana
Come and taste it in Piazza della Suburra
For allergies and intolerances, please ask our staff (EC Reg. 1169/2011). Cover charge €2 per person.