Over the River and Through the ‘Hoods
Today, my main objective was “il pranzo” at Sora Lella on Tiburina, the Roman island in the Tiber River. It came highly recommended by a native DOC Roman, and we failed to get a seat there in January. I was determined to eat there today. They open at 12:30, so I was sure to be stationed outside their door by 12:15 at the latest. Taking a leisurely stroll there from via Nazionale, where I’m staying, gave me plenty of soul-sustaining Roman vistas. I enjoyed the journey on foot. Luckily, my strategy paid off. I was the second person in line when Sora Lella opened, and was granted a table. The two adroit servers who tended my needs were top-notch. I was torn between Scottodita, Baccalà, and Coda alla Vaccinara. To be honest, the Trippa sounded amazing, but Mariella’s is soooo good, I’m hoping to have it soon in Sicily. Upon the deft server’s advice, I settled on the Coda. She recommended the carciofi as a side dish, but since Elena loves it so much, I know we will have plenty once I’m in S