Content overview: “Chicken with Citrus and Oregano: A Roman Recipe from Piatto Romano’s Generations-Old Kitch”. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 22, 2026 • 5:00 AM In Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood, the restaurant Piatto Romano at Via Bodoni 62 serves traditional dishes passed down through generations. The current owner, Andrea D’Alfonsi, inherited the restaurant from his sister Francesca, who opened it in 2011 with their father Augusto, previously of La Torricella. This recipe for chicken with citrus and oregano reflects the family’s deep roots in Roman cooking, emphasizing simple, bold flavors.
The dish features chicken simmered in a tangy sauce of lemon, orange, and oregano, creating a lipsmacking balance that pairs well with crusty bread or roasted potatoes. Piatto Romano’s commitment to seasonal, local ingredients—visible in their morning vegetable prep—echoes the authenticity of this recipe. For home cooks, it offers a taste of Rome’s culinary heritage, proving that a few quality ingredients can yield a memorable meal. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.