Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Why people love it

Crispy guanciale, pecorino and egg, no cream. Fans call it rich and peppery; critics report a broken, unemulsified sauce and pasta arriving cold or stuck together.

What people mention most

• rich1
• peppery1
• pancetta1
• not too eggy1
• not heavy1

Criticism

• undercooked1
• served cold1
• clumped noodles1
• overcooked1
• too saucy1

On the menu

Crispy guanciale, pecorino and egg, finished with black pepper and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. No cream. Price shown is a delivery listing — the restaurant's own online menu does not carry the dish.