Italian Restaurants: La Locanda, Fiumicino

After eleven days in Italy, we were ready to go home. The last meal we ate in country was at La Locanda in Fiumicino near the airport west of Rome. The atmosphere was brilliant.  It was something that could be replicated by Italian restaurants in the states. There were several different eating atmospheres. One could go to the bar area for live music or karoke. One could go to the patio under the tents to listen to the Beatles and enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Another option was an outdoor seating area where a movie was playing. And finally, the typical indoor dining was an option.

I ordered artichoke pizza because I still hadn't had it and was determined to try it before I left.  Unlike the reviews online, it was really good.  I think many reviewers haven't yet adjusted to what is "normal" Italian pizza: the thin curst, the spotted cheese, meats that are cured not fried or baked. My husband ordered the pizza without cheese and he seemed to enjoy it.

Our waiter was attentive, even though he didn't understand English that well.  In fact, he was probably the most attentive waiter we had in all of Italy.

When we were ready to leave we asked if it was safe for us to walk back to our bed and breakfast. The waiter directed us to the owner and her brother.  They kindly offered to give us a ride back, as the owner was friends with the man who owned the building our bed and breakfast was in. Now that is typical Italian hospitality!

If you are in Fiumicino and not just going to the airport, you might want to give La Locanda a try.
Location: Via della Scafa, 406, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy

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