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Authentic Carbonara Malta: the most imitated Italian pasta in the world
There are Italian dishes that have conquered the entire world. Among them, pasta Carbonara certainly holds a special place.
It is a simple recipe, but only apparently. Behind a few ingredients lies a great tradition made of history, technique and passion.
Eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale and black pepper. These are the ingredients of the true Roman Carbonara.
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Precisely because it is so famous, Carbonara is also one of the most imitated dishes in the world.
Wherever you go, you can find a restaurant offering pasta Carbonara on its menu. Not only in Italy, but in every corner of the planet.
Restaurants from Milan, Calabria, Turkey, Poland and every other nationality have added Carbonara to their menus.

The reason is simple: it is delicious and truly loved by everyone.
But how many of these versions really respect the original recipe?
Carbonara is an icon of Roman cuisine loved around the world
Carbonara has become a symbol of Italian cuisine because it represents a precise philosophy: a few high-quality ingredients can create an extraordinary experience.
The problem begins when such a famous recipe is changed too much. And this “too much” is something that really upsets us!
We are Romans and we care about staying faithful to all our traditions: football, the walk through the city centre, our way of speaking, our gestures with our hands… And even CARBONARA!
The true Roman Carbonara does not need cream, peas, mushrooms, cooked ham or any unnecessary added ingredients. It is already incredibly tasty exactly as it is, and there is no need to enrich it with unnecessary extras.
Carbonara asks for nothing more than the skill of a true chef who knows how to create that simple but incredibly flavourful creaminess.
Once and for all, let’s say it clearly: pasta Carbonara must never lose its identity.
And you, when you see unnecessary ingredients added, order something else because it means it is not the original recipe. That restaurant may certainly be excellent at preparing many other dishes, but they probably have Carbonara on the menu only because everyone loves it!
The creamy and flavourful Carbonara in Malta
The creaminess comes from the perfect balance between eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese and pasta cooking water, while the guanciale adds that unique flavour that makes this dish unmistakable.
An authentic Roman experience never disappoints, so make sure you don’t miss it!
Why is Carbonara the most imitated Italian dish?
The answer is simple: because it is irresistible.
Even we cannot resist Carbonara, despite seeing dozens of them every day and passing them from hand to hand before bringing them to the table…
Carbonara represents Italian cuisine in its most authentic form. It is a dish that combines popular tradition, togetherness and flavour.

It is Roman, and in fact it is not only impossible to translate its name into English… in Roman dialect it is called “A Carbonara!”
Let’s put an end to Carbonara made with different ingredients, alternative preparations and creative versions.
Let’s protect Italian culinary heritage once and for all.
Carbonara has a soul deeply rooted in the past, and we should respect it.
For those who truly love Italian cuisine, tasting an original Carbonara means experiencing something completely different.
Where to eat the real Carbonara in Malta
If you are in Malta and want to taste a true Roman Carbonara, the right place is Zero Sei Valletta.
Our trattoria was born from Roman tradition and brings the authentic flavours of Italy’s capital city to the heart of Valletta.
At Zero Sei you will find 100% Roman cuisine, where every dish tells the story and passion of Roman cooking.
Our Carbonara is prepared following the traditional recipe, respecting the original ingredients and the technique that made this dish famous all over the world.

Simple and delicious, just like us Romans……
Because we Romans love simplicity, and we are proud of it.
We have so many decorations in our pizzas, churches and museums that, when it comes to food, we do not need to prove anything to anyone: WE LOVE TO TALK AND EAT WELL!
Zero Sei Valletta: the true Roman trattoria in Malta
Eating at Zero Sei means entering a real Roman atmosphere.
Everyone jokes and laughs! People sitting at the tables smile and wait excitedly for their pasta, ready to enjoy it with passion and happiness.
We are not simply an Italian restaurant in Malta.
We are a Roman trattoria where tradition is respected every day through authentic recipes, selected ingredients and cuisine made with passion.
Respect for Roman cuisine is not only found in the kitchen in front of the stoves. It must be felt in the welcome, in the eyes of those who carry history in their hearts and passion in their soul.
Carbonara, then Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe and tomato gnocchi: every dish is created with the desire to bring the true taste of Rome to Malta.
We Romans are deeply in love with our cuisine!
Your original Carbonara is waiting for you in Valletta
If you are looking for Authentic Carbonara Malta, Zero Sei Valletta is the place where you can taste the true Roman Carbonara.
Brought to the island by Fausto Soldini himself and preserved from unnecessary influences and variations.
Carbonara is a moment of pure joy!
Because Carbonara is not just pasta.
Carbonara is a story.
Rome is not just a city.
It’s a masterpiece of emotion.
…And in Malta, you can experience it at Zero Sei.
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