After a long day of wandering around Rome in 98 degree weather and blistering our toes, before returning to our AirBnB in Campo de'Fiori, we felt like grabbing a nightcap. The sign showed some decent happy hour prices, and the mist on the outdoor seating appealed to us. (It's a good idea to ask the (friendly!) servers if the happy hour prices are still applicable when you sit down.
We grabbed a few gin-and-tonics for 5 Euros apiece, sat, talked, and people-watched for a while without feeling rushed or hurried. The mist cooled us off and our weary feet had the chance to rest. (Protip: If you have a water bottle and don't feel like paying for still water, there is a water fountain literally right there a few feet away from the entrance.) The drink menu is pretty extensive, although the beer selection is pretty basic.
We had such a great experience at Al Biscione that we decided to stop by a few nights later (a little later at night and a little more inebriated) and grab some munchies. Their carbonara was pretty good, but not the best considering what's possible to get in this area. The pasta wasn't homemade or anything, but it did the trick and satiated us. Overall, the value for drinks and food was on the better side for this area, so I'll add an extra star for that.
Bottom line: Open late, with friendly service, good drinks, and decent food. read more