Armando al Pantheon has represented Roman gastronomic tradition since 1961. Founded by Armando Gargioli, the restaurant turned a gastropoint that struggled in the vicinity of the Pantheon into one of the most popular places in town. Here, local and traveling gourmands, and celebrities of cultural and show business life, come to taste the real Roman cuisine prepared with extreme care and using the best ingredients.
This dream of Armando's had been supported for decades by the commitment of the Gargioli family. In the 1970s, Claudio and Fabrizio joined their father, Armando, in business. If Claudio put himself in the art of cooking under his father's guidance, Fabrizio took over the service and wine proposing of the restaurant. Together, they developed the tradition of hospitality and quality until the restaurant became a guarantee in Rome's gastronomic history.
As time went on, this family enlarged its spheres of influence and input. Today, Claudio's daughter, Fabiana, a certified sommelier, builds an unforgettable wine cellar that boasts over 400 labels; meanwhile, the son of Fabrizio takes care of the reservations and customer service. Mario, with years of dealing with and running the place, provides an even greater contribution toward making guests' time at Armando al Pantheon an unforgettable experience of a small part of Rome.
In fact, apart from the restaurant, Casa Armando further extends the family tradition run by the girls from the next generation, Chiara and Giulia Gargioli, who also operate this charming place in the vicinity of the Pantheon, allowing guests the chance to experience Rome within a step from the homely coziness to the vibrancy of the Eternal City.
Armando al Pantheon continues, nonetheless, to be much more than just a restaurant: it breathes Roman culture, hospitality, and food excellence. Filled with decades of history, a family's passion seems ceaseless in time, a shining beacon to those who try with all their might to look for a real taste of Rome in the heart of this city.
