Thanksgiving Lunch - October 11, 2026

Another of our club "anchor events" is returning! This big family-style Thanksgiving lunch always attracts a cross-section of long-time and new club members, visiting family, and curious friends.

Join us for this special meal -- the only place marking this event for Canadians in Rome on the same weekend as Thanksgiving Day back home! The restaurant roasts a very fine turkey, but we need to order the right size bird a week in advance, so book soon.

Menu

Creamy pumpkin ravioli

Roast turkey with chestnut and prune stuffing

Cranberry sauce

Green beans

Brussel sprouts

Roasted new potatoes

Roast pumpkin

Wine

Still and sparkling water

Selection of cakes made in-house

Coffee

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Time: Seating at 12:45 p.m. Please be punctual. Please note that parking can can take time to find in this area of Prati; consider public transit.

Where: Ristorante Bisteccheria L'Isola della Pizza, Via degli Scipioni 45 (near Ottaviano metro). 

Cost: Advance payment required. €45 CCR members; €60 non-members. Please note that you will be charged individually for any different or additional orders beyond the set menu listed above.

RSVP & PoP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by close of business on Oct. 4th COB. We cannot accommodate anyone who hasn't completed their prior payment.

Thanksgiving Lunch - October 13, 2024

Join us on Sunday the 13th of October for our traditional Thanksgiving lunch! This year our delicious feast will be prepared by a very welcoming restaurant in the Prati district. Book soon, as we need to order the right size turkey well in advance!

Menu

Creamy pumpkin ravioli

Roast turkey with chestnut and prune stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Green beans
Roasted new potatoes
Roast pumpkin

Wine
Still and sparkling water

Selection of cakes made in-house
Coffee

When: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Time: Seating at 12:30 p.m. Please be punctual.

Where: Ristorante Bisteccheria L'Isola della Pizza, Via degli Scipioni 45 (near Ottaviano metro)

Cost: Advance payment required. €50 CCR members; €60 non-members. Please note that you will be charged individually for any different or additional orders beyond the set menu listed above.

RSVP & PoP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by close of business on Oct. 6th. We cannot admit anyone who hasn't completed their prior booking.

Thanksgiving Lunch - October 8, 2023

Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October in Canada but to welcome more people here in Rome, we'll celebrate with our traditional lunch on Sunday the 8th of October. Those who attended last year know what huge delicious plates with all the "fixings" that this restaurant will prepare just for us.

Book soon, as we need to give the restaurant time to order the right size turkey. As many of you know, this is a very special order here in Italy!

Menu:

Oven-roasted turkey

Cranberry sauce

Gravy

Roast potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Corn bread

White and red wine

Water

Dessert: choice of pumpkin pie or carrot cake (also made in-house)

When: Sunday, October 8, 2023

Time: Seating at 12:45 p.m., food and drink service begins at 1 p.m. exactly. Please be punctual. We cannot wait for latecomers.

Where: "Ristorante Alle Fratte di Trastevere” – Via Alle Fratte di Trastevere 49/50 (near Piazza Mastai tram stop; parking on street usually available on Sunday mornings).

Cost: Advance payment required. €44.50 CCR members; €48.50 non-members; €26.50 for CCR children and €29.50 for non-CCR children 10 and under. Please note that you will be charged for any different or additional orders beyond the set menu listed above.

RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by close of business on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, as we need to buy the turkey in advance! Please note you are financially responsible for your reservation.

Thanksgiving Lunch - October 9, 2022

Finally, we can celebrate Thanksgiving all together again after a two-year gap! It's technically Monday the 10th in Canada but, being in Rome, we'll have our traditional lunch on Sunday, with all the delicious "fixings."

Check out the menu:

Oven-roasted turkey

Cranberry sauce

Gravy

Roast potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Corn bread

White and red wine

Water

Dessert: choice of pumpkin pie or carrot cake (also made in-house)

When: Sunday, October 9, 2022

Time: Seating at 12:45 p.m., food and drink service begins at 1 p.m. exactly. Please be punctual. We cannot wait for latecomers.

Where: "Ristorante Alle Fratte di Trastevere” – Via Alle Fratte di Trastevere 49/50 (near Piazza Mastai tram stop; parking on street usually available on Sunday mornings).

Cost: Advance payment required. €43 CCR members; €47 non-members; €25 for CCR children and €28 for non-CCR children 10 and under. Please note that you will be charged for any different or additional orders beyond the set menu listed above.

RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by close of business on Tuesday, Oct. 4th. Please note you are financially responsible for your reservation.

Thanksgiving Lunch - October 13, 2019

This year we're excited to try a new venue for our traditional Thanksgiving lunch. Run by a by an American wife and an Italian husband and their family, this cozy, classic Roman restaurant in Trastevere has added some great North American offerings. Just check out the menu here below!

As usual, though the national holiday in Canada is on a Monday, we're going to have our big meal at lunchtime the day before so we have plenty of time to relax with family and friends, old and new.

Turkey Day, here we come!

Thanksgiving Lunch

Oven-roasted turkey
Cranberry sauce
Gravy
Roast potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes
Mashed potatoes
Broccoli with cheddar cheese sauce
Corn bread

White and red wine

Water

Dessert: pumpkin pie or carrot cake (also made in-house)

When: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Where: "Ristorante Alle Fratte di Trastevere” – Via Alle Fratte di Trastevere 49/50 (near Piazza Mastai tram stop; parking on street usually plentiful on Sunday mornings).
Cost: Advance payment required. €35 CCR members; €45 non-members; €20 for CCR children and €25 for non-CCR children 10 and under.
RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 9th. Please note you are financially responsible for your reservation. Spaces are limited so reserve early.

Canada-Italy Thanksgiving Lunch - October 7, 2018

Our traditional Thanksgiving lunch is on Sunday, the 7th of October this year. It's your opportunity to relax with family and friends in a warm, welcoming environment. As usual, we'll be having both delicious Italian dishes and classic Thanksgiving food!

Menu
appetizers of bruschetta, assorted salami, mini beef meatballs and deep fried vegetables
homemade ravioli filled with ricotta, served with tomato sauce
main course of oven-roasted turkeywith stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce
oven-roasted potatoes
salad
red and white house wine
water
pumpkin tarte with whipped cream
coffee

When: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Time: 12:30 p.m. Mingling & Prosecco Aperitif; 1 p.m. Lunch service begins.
Where: Trattoria “Ai Due Ponti” – via Flaminia 858, Rome, tel: 06 3332518, see here for directions.
Note: parking available on premises; the trattoria can be reached by a train ride from Piazzale Flaminio and/or public transportation. From Flaminio, take the old Roma-Viterbo commuter rail (if exiting the Flaminio metro A-line station, go to your right after the turnstiles, and then turn right once you're at the top of the stairs to the surface) to the "Due Ponti" stop. Then walk back down along that side of the Via Flaminia to number 858. Illustrated directions can be provided by CCR via email.
Cost: Advance payment required to confirm seats. €35 CCR members; €45 non-members. €20 for CCR children and €25 for non-CCR children 10 and under, but babies are no charge!
RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Neeya with Proof of Payment from bank by noon on Thursday, Oct. 4th, 2016. Please note you are financially responsible for your reservation. Spaces are limited so reserve early.

CCR Thanksgiving Lunch - October 8, 2017

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada but here in Rome the CCR is going to host our traditional lunch on Sunday the 8th of October, giving everyone in our expat community a relaxing opportunity over the weekend to relax with family and friends in a warm, welcoming environment. As usual, we'll be having both delicious Italian dishes and traditional Thanksgiving food!

Menu

appetizers of bruschetta, assorted salami, mini beef meatballs and deep fried vegetables

homemade ravioli filled with ricotta, served with tomato sauce

main course of oven-roasted turkeywith stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce

oven-roasted potatoes

salad

red and white house wine

water

pumpkin tarte with whipped cream

coffee

Date: Sunday, October 8, 2017
Time: 12:30 p.m. Mingling & Prosecco Aperitif; 1 p.m. Lunch service begins.
Where: Trattoria “Ai Due Ponti” – via Flaminia 858, Rome, tel: 06 3332518, see here for directions.
Note: parking available on premises; the trattoria can be reached by a train ride from Piazzale Flaminio and/or public transportation. From Flaminio, take the old Roma-Viterbo commuter rail (if exiting the Flaminio metro A-line station, go to your right after the turnstiles, and then turn right once you're at the top of the stairs to the surface) to the "Due Ponti" stop. Then walk back down along that side of the Via Flaminia to number 858. Illustrated directions can be provided by CCR via email.
Cost: Advance payment required to confirm seats. 35 euros CCR members; 45 euros non-members. €20 for CCR children and €25 for non-CCR children 10 and under, but babies are no charge!
RSVP: to canadarome@gmail.com and payment (email Proof of Payment from bank) by noon on Thursday, Oct. 5th, 2016.
Please NOTE: You are financially responsible for your reservation. Spaces are limited so reserve early.