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OSTERIE IN VIAGGIO: A GREAT FIND IN FRASCATI

It is finally time to explore the wonderful Castelli Romani! With Franchino briefly back in Rome, we decided to film a new episode of the series. Intrigued by the dishes and Google reviews, we visited Pasqualina, a contemporary trattoria in the heart of Frascati, at Via Santi Filippo e Giacomo 12.

Pasqualina Frascati | Sincere, Revisited Italian Cuisine with Local Wines & Authentic Dining

In the spring of 2025, a new story began to unfold in the hills of Frascati. Pasqualina opened its doors with quiet excitement and a clear purpose: to be a home for sincere cuisine, the kind that tells stories, evokes memories, and celebrates freedom at the table. Born from the shared vision of chefs Daniele Bonanni and Simone Giuliani, Pasqualina is more than a restaurant; it is a living expression of their philosophy. “Don’t just call it an osteria or a gourmet restaurant,” they say. “Pasqualina defies definition.”

“Cosa ci rappresenta? Pane&cipolla!”.
Two talented chefs and their new restaurant in the Castelli Romani. Pasqualina opens in Frascati, serving Roman cuisine.

Pasqualina restaurant opened in Frascati in April 2025. Behind it are Daniele Bonanni and Simone Giuliani, colleagues and friends for ten years who met at cookery school.

Two chefs bring new life to the cuisine of the Castelli Romani:
Pasqualina opens in Frascati

In the heart of Frascati, two chefs create Pasqualina, a contemporary trattoria rooted in Castelli Romani cuisine. Local ingredients, family memories, research and an evolving menu are the foundations of their project.

Pasqualina: memories and the future in Frascati

The Castelli Romani dining scene welcomes a new address with cooking that is only seemingly homely.

Pasqualina: a sensory journey through the heart of the Castelli Romani

At Pasqualina: flavours and refinement to experience

In April 2025, Pasqualina opened in Frascati with a thoughtful, elegant approach to food. In the heart of the Castelli Romani, chefs Daniele Bonanni and Simone Giuliani share their culinary vision in a setting that brings together tradition and innovation.

The honest cooking of Pasqualina in Frascati

Before trying Pasqualina, I looked online at the photos and menu. Seeing “bread and onions” among the starters made me smile and want to rush to Frascati to try such a simple, bold dish. Spoiler: it was worth it.