ASTI Trattoria has held its spot in Hyde Park for close to two decades, building the kind of following where staff know regulars by name. The room is casual and cozy, with patio seating (heated for cooler nights) that's become a go-to for date nights in the neighborhood.
Pasta is made in house, and the Roman staples get real technique behind them — carbonara and amatriciana built on guanciale rather than substitutes, alongside linguine with little neck clams and stuffed mushrooms. Wine is treated as a serious part of the meal, with bottles selected to pair against specific dishes rather than just listed on a menu.
ASTI has landed on the Eater 38 and scored 8.2 from The Infatuation, recognition that lines up with its long-running local reputation for innovative takes on traditional Italian cooking.
Pasta is made in house, and the Roman staples get real technique behind them — carbonara and amatriciana built on guanciale rather than substitutes, alongside linguine with little neck clams and stuffed mushrooms. Wine is treated as a serious part of the meal, with bottles selected to pair against specific dishes rather than just listed on a menu.
ASTI has landed on the Eater 38 and scored 8.2 from The Infatuation, recognition that lines up with its long-running local reputation for innovative takes on traditional Italian cooking.