The Roman Restaurant Where You Can Eat The World's First Fettuccine Alfredo - Tasting Table

Fettuccine alfredo originated in early 20th-century Rome when Alfredo Di Lelio made it for his wife after the birth of their son, changing its trajectory through celebrity endorsement.

The dish became popular in the U.S. after American celebrities like Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford dined at Alfredo's restaurant, praising it and gifting golden cutlery.

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