Went to La Gatta Mangiona instead of Da Remo because reviews seemed enthusiastic and it was an easy tram ride. None of the reviews mentioned that they make Neapolitan-style pizza, so my quest for a first-rate Roman scrocchiarella continues.
Got there at 8:45. Despite it being a Monday night they were fully booked, but told us we could have a table until 10:00. Good wine and beer lists, drank a Marisa Cuomo rosé.
We ordered all chalkboard specials. For starters we shared two supplì, one with a fairly classic combination of pork ragú and pecorino romano, the other a very Indian-tasting scampi al curry.
The “Morolo” with raw-milk fior di latte, smoky eggplant roasted in the wood oven, and prosciutto di Parma was subtle and delicious.
Some bites of the “Arlequino” with fresh and grated aged caciocavallo, chunks of mortadella, roasted red peppers, pistachios, and whole black peppercorns were too dominated by the latter, otherwise it was a great combination.
If we’d realized we were ordering two bianche we’d have gotten one with tomato, oh well. The place was good enough that we might go back. Reminded me a lot of places in Oakland, down to the punky pierced and tattooed waitresses dressed all in black (for a party, not a funeral).
Contrary to Eat Rome and most other sources, they’re now open seven nights a week.