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Lillo Cucina Italiana
Master Critic Review
Lillo Cucina Italiana
8.7
Lillo is a tiny, cash-only Roman trattoria in Cobble Hill where pastas, sandwiches, and pastries come out of a minuscule kitchen with outsized flavor. Locals line up for deeply comforting classics that rarely crack $25, trading space and amenities for food that tastes like a neighborhood secret.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Rigatoni all’amatriciana, Bombolone filled with Nutella
Scores:
Value: 9
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9.2
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A six-table Roman cafe where simple pastas and sandwiches overdeliver for the price.
Who should go: Pasta obsessives who prioritize flavor over comfort and space.
When to visit: Mid-afternoon or early evening to avoid the tiny-room rush.
What to order: Cacio e pepe, rigatoni all’amatriciana, bombolone for dessert.
Insider tip: Bring cash and come slightly off-hours; the room fills instantly and there’s no bathroom.