21 House of Stories Città Studi: the bistrot

The bistrot² shares its address with the bar and coworking space, and you can eat here without staying the night. I would choose it for lunch between appointments or to meet a friend from the neighbourhood. Saffron risotto, tomato paccheri, lasagne and chicken cutlet⁸ are dishes that need little introduction.

Saturday changes the meal itself: Il Brunch di Quartiere⁶ starts with a €15 base of yoghurt, cereal, fruit, house dessert and a savoury mini croissant, plus honey, butter, water and American coffee. Eggs and hot dishes are extras. It can be a late breakfast, or you can add something more substantial.

For aperitivo I like the straightforward €15 combo⁷: a focaccia of your choice with a glass of wine or beer. You know which food comes with the drink. If you prefer a cocktail, classics start at €10 and signature drinks cost €12; Ancho Mango combines tequila, Ancho Reyes, lemon, sugar and mango.

For a table mixing different appetites, I would start with the lunch menu⁸: pasta, risotto, fish and chicken let everyone order separately. Leave room for the lemon tart if that is your preference; it costs the same as the tiramisù. At brunch, make the same decision before adding extras: the base already brings fruit, yoghurt, cereal and a house dessert. You do not have to turn every Saturday breakfast into the largest possible meal.