It's a tiny meat market with a few areas for seating outside and three tiny make shift tables outside. They have a sign that says that they're not permitted as a restaurant. It was about a 10-15 minute trek from our hotel but we were looking for a cheap and satisfying dinner. Besides the rave reviews, you know what sealed the deal for us, the porchetta pics! I was totally craving porchetta. We both ordered a porchetta sammie, and though before I left I saw on the menu online a porchetta with mixed veggies on the menu, but kind of forgot, and couldn't really see the menu on the wall there and stuff. So we ended up with a plain porchetta sammie. When the guy was assembling our sammie, I said to hubby, "OMG look at the skin." And the guy said, "Oh you like skin?" And I was like, "Yes both love it, it's so good." So he hooked it up with a good amount of skin on the sandwich. He was friendly, but I would have appreciated some suggestions for toppings or spreads we could have added to our sandwiches. I've read others' reviews here and it seems like they got spreads put on and other fixings, but the menu at least online doesn't list any thing of the sort, so it may have been either they a. asked about this, b. got suggestions or c. perhaps just saw it in front of them somewhere (I was pulled just to the side). The only reason why I'm docking off a star is for this. Otherwise, it was such a simple but delciious porchetta. The pork was so moist without feeling so fatty. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the bread was moist too. It was just porchetta and bread. Sometimes the simple things in life our the best. Others ordered the salumi boards. Was totally thinking about dining at La Proscuitteria in Florence too, but we refrained. 2 filling porchetta sandwiches were only 9 Euro. If I'm ever back in Rome or Florence, I would definitely come back for another porchetta or for some other fresh salty pig parts! read more

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3.5 I don't know what happened. It all worked out on paper: location, good smells, good menu, somewhat hungry me... yet, the sum of all the parts left me wanting more. Nothing was bad and if in the area (and, you likely will be at some point of your stay in Rome), it's worth checking out but know that all that glitters is not gold and all that promises pork products might not move you right round (right round). I knew that as I explored the vestiges of the ancient world, I would wander in to LP. I'd planned on it. When I arrived mid-afternoon (after the lunch rush; I'm a professional), I knew that I'd made the right choice. The decor was rustic. The smells were intoxicating and the crowds were minimal. Considering that I had sort of ruined my lunch with a porchetta sandwich earlier in the day (see review), I wanted to make up for it and fill my belly enough to last me until I landed in London the next day. Rather than choose from their sandwich board, I decided to make my own meal (since I am a food alchemist). I worked wonders and even the employee was impressed at my flavor combination skills: Tuscan bread, prosciutto, tomato, kale, artichoke, and gorgonzola truffle spread. Right? Right?? To drink, I decided on one of their house beers. The cans were very attractive but I should have paid more attention to the style of beer rather than the color and design. I chose an IPA. It actually paired well with my sandwich but I, as a rule, don't care for IPAs. I tore in to my sandwich, eager to taste victory and... it was ok. The gorgonzola truffle spread was extremely mild and muted. When combining gorgonzola and truffle, the words 'mild' and 'muted' should not come to mind. They did. The bread was a touch on the old/stale side and the woman behind the bar (to whom the gentleman punted the making of my sandwich) was pretty light-handed with the prosciutto. The bones were there (thanks, me) but the taste didn't live up to the promise. If back in Rome, I can see stopping in for a glass of wine and to rest my feet (the space is very comfortable, despite the abundance of wood) but I wouldn't be in a rush to try another sandwich. Maybe it was an off day? read more

Hands down, this was our favourite spot in Rome. We had difficulty finding it the first time but couldn't stop going back once we had! People were pouring out of the door at 7ish but it was much quieter gone 9pm - presumably people were coming for their aperitifs or a quick platter before their main meal elsewhere. It's small but perfectly formed inside, with a large meat and cheese counter taking up the majority of the space. Not legally a restaurant, menus can be found on the walls and a cutlery station towards the back of the room. There's no table service so head up to the counter to place your order. Unfortunately we didn't eat on our visits but the food coming out looked excellent. All the cured meats and cheese you could imagine, served on large wooden boards. Look up and you realise that there are large legs of ham etc. hanging from the ceiling, small bowls attached to the bottom to catch any drips. Everything is sliced fresh and it's evident that these guys are passionate about what they do. Tabs are attached to the bottom of your glass so it's a very simple payment process at the end of your visit. Prosecco was €3.50 and wine €2.50 a glass, both generous portions and delicious to boot. A great set up which deserves its popularity. Fit this into your holiday. read more

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It's a small place w/ limited seating room and no reservations. The focus is on one thing...cured meats and they do this DAMN. GOOD. Get a glass of the house red and a platter to share, then sit back and savor every delight la prosciuterria has to offer. If there was one place that topped our list while visiting Rome it was here. Food selection highlights: Porchetta Mortadella Prosciutto House made Eggplant spread House made blue cheese spread read more

Cantina dei Papi - Behold! Charcuterie nirvana - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

This was such an experience! Cannot say enough how much we LOVED LOVED LOVED this place... Not too far from Trevi Fountain. 3 minute walk! Loved the atmosphere and people! Trust me it gets very crowded in here. Small place, and unless you have a table you can only order sandwiches to go, SO GRAB a table if you can... The meat, cheese, and bread trays are amazing! Best deal for your Euros! €23 for 2 glasses of wine and mixed meat tray for 2 people. Wish we had something this great here! You just can't go wrong with anything you order from this place. In Rome? Make this a must stop to eat place! read more

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Amazing! Never have had a charcuterie board like this. If I remember correctly it was about 15 euros. Can't wait to go back someday. read more

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This is my favorite place in Rome! There's nothing i love more than red wine, bread and charcuterie. I let myself unwind here.. order a plate of ham and a bottle.. then order a little more... Dined here several times and each time they treat you like old friends. It's super casual, a cool spot and they play American music. The house wine is extremely affordable and the charcuterie is delicious. My favorite is just the regular smoked ham with their own balsamic sauce! I bought two bottles of the balsamic to take back home. It's also very cozy.. no more than a handful of tables inside lining the walls and one outside (perfect people watching spot). We spent hours in here eating platters of pork, veggies, bread and washing it down with plenty of red wine. read more

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If this place was by my job in NY, I would be here everyday after work, so its probably for the best that it is not. The interior is basically set up like a rustic butcher shop with a few seats against the wall with small tables and wine glass holders and a three tables in the back. Very intimate and close setting, and super friendly staff who really want you to have some great food. The menu lets you choose from a bunch of the meats and cheeses they have that day. I highly recommend the large mix charcuterie board, which comes with meats, cheeses, fruits, bread with spread and a whole bowl of soft bread for 15 eur. They also have sandwiches to choose from and one off items. The wine here is great all around and crazy cheap! Amazing quality, along with your favorites for 2.5 a glass, and the bottles were in the low 20's. Ended up coming here both days while I was in Rome for lunch and both days I wished i could come back everyday. They take credit, self seating and self service, just order at the counter. Otherwise Sit down relax and take a load off with a few glass of wine and some snacks. read more

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This is a tiny Italian treasure cove of tapas! It is an Italian Wine, meat and cheese shop. They have tiny tables and chairs. Oder the mixed platter ( small, medium or large) and a bottle of wine and enjoy an Italian feast! read more

Prices: Medium mixed platter 12.50 euros Large platter 15 euros Glass of house wine 2.50 euros Is the line worth it? Hell yeah! The best prosciutto I've ever had. A few notes about some oddities here: According to their signs, they don't actually hold a restaurant license. This means don't expect someone to seat you. Seat yourself when a table is available (while being mindful of the people who arrived before you of course). Check the menu posted outside and know what you want because they won't give you one at your table. Order at the counter and set your own table. They do kindly provide free water from a fountain here though. Onto to the food, you can choose what you want on your platter if you feel inclined to, or you can just let them create a platter of mixed meats, cheeses, and vegetables for you. We opted to go with a medium platter and let them put it together. We got a gorgeous selection of prosciutto, salami, and balsalmic vinegar topped ham (and I mean the nice balsamic vinegar not the cheap stuff at the grocery store at home). We also got two types of cheeses, some bread with sundried tomatoes, bread with truffled blue cheese, grilled vegetables, some fruit, and I may have missed something in admiring the awesomeness of my dinner. Wonderful food, a great upbeat atmosphere, and just one of our favorite Italian meals (in both Florence and Rome). Highly recommend. Also close to the Trevi Fountain. read more

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Wow. Great menu. Friendly staff. Amazing food. This was my favorite spot in Rome.

Delicious!!!! We had dinner here during our first night in Rome. Such a great choice. The place is small and there may be a line to get a table but the food and service was excellent. 10/10 read more

Of all places we visited in Rome, this place was simply the best. Incredible food and very friendly staff. Its a very small place, so it can be som waiting time for a table, but it is absolutely Worth waiting for! You can buy a glass of wine while you wait :-) read more

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My fiancé and I found this place prior to visiting Rome and put it on our go-to list. I think if we wouldn't have it wouldn't be somewhere we would have just casually walked into, but we are so glad we did! We were greeted by one of the friendly workers right upon entering, who offered to help us out and explained all the different meat and cheese (and vegetable too) plates to us. We decided to get the large plate, as we were hungry and this was our first meal in Rome upon flying in from the airport! The worker also explained that they cannot serve beside the table so we ordered the meat and cheese board at the register and brought it to our table on our own. We also ordered a bottle of wine to share. The board was 15 euros per person for the large and the wine we ordered was 18 euros. There are 5 low tables with bench seats and I believe 2 more high top seating areas. When we came in only one couple was seated and we luckily got a seat right away. As we started eating the area quickly filled up and all the low bench seating areas were full. We would definitely recommend this place to someone visiting Rome. The food was delicious and the service and staff were very welcoming and friendly. After finishing our meat and cheese board we walked over to the Trevi fountain and finished the night off with some gelato nearby. There is also free wifi. :) read more

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I was on a tight schedule running around Rome, didn't have much time and was dying to get some food. So I figured a Panini would fit the bill perfectly... Well, not so much. What I got was a large piece of flat bread with two thin slices of cured pork, and a small piece of cheese. That's it... The meat and cheese boards may be the winners here, but most definitely not the sandwiches. read more

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Amazing find via yelp! Thank god for T-Mobile's free data in 90+ countries, because my restaurant finding abilities in Europe leveled up this trip. This place is tiny, and a mere stone's through from the Trevi fountain. It was tucked away on a side street, so it wasn't as crowded as it should have been, and also lacked the ubiquitous "tourist menu" + obnoxious hawking waiter. Sold! We went for a prosciutto sandwich and a charcuterie platter and two glasses of red wine. The tables in the back were full when we got there, but it only took a couple of minutes before one opened up and we were able to snag it. There are also tiny high top tables with stools and wine holders installed in the wall- so cute! The food was amazing, especially the cured meats. This was a bargain considering the low cost, and the atmosphere was great. Bustling with people, with smoked meats hanging from the ceiling, and great bread. I would make this a destination the next time i'm visiting Rome- we would have come back if we hadn't discovered it on our last day. read more

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I was in salami/prosciutto/cheese heaven. The restaurant is very small and cramped with a bit of a wait but everyone waits outside with their wine glasses. This place technically doesn't have a restaurant license so they don't have menus and you get your own water. Server: what would you like to order? Me: everything! Server: how about a sampler for 15 each. (waiter walk off) Brother: is that 15 euros per person? Do you think they charge foreigners more? Me: maybe.? 15 per person is a lot. (waiter comes back with the biggest wooden block I have ever seen covered with a feast of meats and cheeses- it didn't even fit on our tiny table) Me: maybe we should have said 10 euros... The platter included various meats, cheeses, figs, grapes, olives, lettuce, dried apricots, raisins, and breads with different spreads. I am definitely having a wine, cheese, and prosciutto party when I get back to the states. Too bad you can't bring back meat. FYI, this restaurant smelled amazing. read more

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Perfect to stop by for a quick bite while walking around. The place is pretty tight but we were fortunate enough to arrive when a 2-person table was open. The staff is unbelievably friendly and speak English fluently. They pointed us to the English menu on the wall. We were hungry but not famished, so we got the small mixed plate for 2 and 2 glasses of the house red. It really hit the spot! 2 types of cured meat, I think a type of bologna, some bread with different olive spreads (maybe 1 type was olive, 1 type pesto?) and bread with more of a tomato based spread. There were some veggie slices like zucchini and squash and such. And cheese! Also the house red was really good, only €2.50/glass. The small mixed plate was €5/person, so total was €15. Really energetic atmosphere, people coming in and out. A lot of tourists, we overheard 2 other Americans trying to decipher the Italian menu so we showed them the English menu and what a small mixed plate for 2 looks like. Also some fun music, like electro swing. Got those on Shazam. read more

Cantina dei Papi - Small mixed plate for 2 = €10. What a steal! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rome, RM

I was really expecting something amazing, which is a sure way to be disappointed and I was. We ordered a meat & cheese tray for 2 and a cheese tray for 1. The portions were not ridiculously large, as I expected from the photos. The variety was not insanely delightful, although there were really tasty options on both boards. And the communication was very difficult with the people who worked there. Either they spoke no English or they preferred not to, so I wasn't really able to communicate my preferences (as other reviewers stated they did). The wine was great, the atmosphere was cozy and the food was good. The bill was a bit higher than I thought it should be, but again - communication was not an option. Overall, this is a cute little place near Trevi Fountain that serves nice platters in a hole in the wall location. It feels like the right thing to do. read more

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Seriously the most amazing charcuterie I've ever had! This place is absolutely mind blowing! It was so good, I came back to back nights while in Rome! Would've come back for a 3rd night but my husband said no, we needed to try other places while we were there! But honestly this restaurant is fabulous! The charcuterie platters are provided as small, medium, or large and comes with so much more than just meats and cheeses. They have a wonderful assortment of spreads and antipasti that comes with it. And having been here twice, I noticed that it's never the same! Depending on who builds your board, you'll get different accompaniments! Loved every bit of it! One of my favorite things we had was the truffle spread. OH MY GAHHHHHH... I could eat it every day and would have, if I ever could find it before I left the country. Yes, most likely there will be a wait when you go and since we were staying very close to the restaurant, could ALWAYS see a line building, but it's worth every minute. Tip - we went the second night around 5pm with little wait! So maybe that's a good time being that Europeans eat much later than Americans?! And the price was great! A medium board for 2 was 20 euros and filled us up! Add in the great prices for wine and beer and you end up with a wonderful meal! I am a charcuterie snob and nothing has or will EVERRRRR live up to this place! Til next time... be still my beating heart... read more

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We chose this place based on Tripadvisor reviews and photos. We came here once and it was enjoyable. Here was our experience. FOOD The food was delicious. I believe they mainly service the meats and cheeses platters along with alcoholic drinks like bear and wine. Here is how they serve and charge for the food. The platters come in small, medium, and large. They charge per person and depending on the size of the platter. For example, we ordered a medium platter it was about $10 euros per person. So that mean would be $20 Euros total. Then we order two glasses of wine. Our total for a medium platter for two and two glasses of wine was $29 Euros total. THE RESTAURANT We really enjoyed the layout of the restaurant. It was small and very cultural for the lack of a better description. Wines were on racks on the wall. The side table with a place to hang your wine glasses. The box crates as your seats really made our experience authentic. You get the feeling of how locals hangout in this place. CUSTOMER SERVICE The men behind the counter were very helpful, but they seemed really busy. They were nice, but their customer service was acceptable. TIPS They have a restroom. Use the Rome Tripadvisor app to help you find this place. The medium platter is more than enough for a couple. read more

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I'm so glad I found this place on Yelp. It was everything I could ever dream of! Haha. Definitely a nice break from eating pizza and pasta all day. The place is small. So not many people can eat there at once. They don't have their restaurant license so you can't crowd in the restaurant either and they can't give out menus. There are menus all around the restaurant walls though. The staff tries to accommodate as many people as they can without being "illegal." I felt like they were very friendly towards tourists. My friends and I end up getting the medium meat platter and the fruit platter. We also ordered a white wine that was recommended by the staff. The wine was sweet and paired nicely with the food. The meats were deliciously cured. The cheeses tasted great and the bread was soft. The fruit platter was also tasty. The fruits were sweet and complimented the meat/cheese platter well. I would recommended this place for a nice, light lunch or dinner. I'm still dreaming about the platters haha! read more

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Best hole in the wall in the Trevi area. All kinds of meats, cheese and vegetables and fruits to make a nice spread to accompany with a glass of wine...or two or tree or. Due to the language barrier I just simply ordered the mixed choice and I let them decide what to put in it. Well it was a great idea that we went for seconds. The meats are so good that you want to try it all! We also got red wine (sweet) Grapplolo D'Oro Schioppettino that went extremely well with our plate. Service was excellent and friendly, prices were decent, cleanliness seemed good. The music was modern beats. read more

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If you like meat, cheese, and hors d'oeuvres coupled with wine. Then just go. Everything was top notch. I crave this place still. read more

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Absolutely amazing. We told the ladies at the counter we wanted a medium charcuterie board and they went to work creating something just for us. I don't even know what half the stuff was, but everything was delicious. Great experience, wonderful service, extremely reasonable prices. Would definitely visit again. read more

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You can't miss this place if you love good toscany food...! Their prosciutto,porchetta,salami,and Italian cheese selection...just fabulous. We repeat same prosciutto plate cause it was too good to finish just one order. The only complaint was that each tables was so tiny and not flat So you have to watch out your wine glasses... Staffs were kind and friendly, definitely come back when we have chance to travel Rome again. read more

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Great experience there. Most of the people that worked there spoke English so that helped. We got the medium mixed platter for 20 euros. (10 reach perdon) I wish I knew what some of the meats were called but it was all very good. Its not a restaurant so don't expect normal waiter/tress service. They were still very nice read more

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Amazing place and absolutely a Must-see when you're around Trevi. The red Dandy wine was fantastic, the mixed plate (medium - 10€ per person) stunning and the bread so delicious. I would love to have a place like this where I live! read more

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Absolutely adored this place. Stumbled upon it on our way to site seeing. It's small and tiny and truly a hole in the wall kind of place but has its own sense of humor. With signs like tips for the waiters fake hair and the waitress fake boobs. Just cracks me up. The owner was kind enough to give us gals a round of drink on the house while we wait for our meat to be carved and served on a cutting board. Filled with cheeses and spreads along with fresh baked bread. The best sardine ever tasted was in this place. One thing I miss most is food in Rome and of course everything else. read more

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So, I visited Rome again and I couldn't NOT make this part of my trip. Sure, it's a small, crowded little "restaurant" and you're seated on stools. But the service is great and welcoming (even for english speakers) and the FOOD is a delicious and aplenty. This stop is easily worth it. I shared a medio tagliere (medium board) with one other person and it came to 20 euro over all. Trust me, it's a great value. They give you so much in quantity, quality, and diversity. But they have smaller and bigger boards, depending on your appetite. Even though this location is close to the trevi fountain, it is still kind of tucked away (it's entrance is somewhat small). So, make sure you keep your eyes peeled. Side note for the traveler: they have a DO have self-serve free water (not that finding water in Rome should be difficult). read more

Really enjoyed this place. We went around 5pm after a long day of walking around Rome. It's hard to find but worth the trek. Also not a lot of seating but we enjoyed the vibe and of course loved the house wine that fellow yelpers recommended for only a few euros! We got a "board" to share for 10 euros which included lovely cheese, bread, olives, spreads and meats. Rob also wanted a prosciutto and cheese sandwich which was also very enjoyable. Everything was very fresh and tasty. I think the total bill came to 20 euros so very affordable too! Great spot for a pre-dinner bite and drink! read more

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This is your typical hole in the wall with reasonable prices and incredible food. It cost €29 for an excellent platter with three types of meat, two types of cheese, some fruits, salads, and few slices of bread with spreads as well as a small bottle of wine with enough for two glasses. The prosciutto from the platter was the best that I've ever had. I can't believe they offer such a great product at such a great price in a convenient location. read more

Yelp did us a solid with this recommendation. Sandwiches were simple: panini, prosciutto, mozzarella and deliciosa!

My review is relatively short but unfortunately true. I had a party of six and we went to enjoy a meal here- they refused to seat us (i don't know why..) and seated 2 parties of 3 shortly after refusing us service. Just very strange and inconvenient. read more

Hello. I'm in love with this place. It is tiny and you will have to wait on line for a seat of you get there for dinner time. Worth the wait. We tried to come our first night in Rome but the wait was 8 people deep and we were so jet lagged we just wanted to eat something at that point. I'm so glad we were able to eat here before we left. Mixed platter for 2, 3 glasses of wine, burrata bruschetta = 50€ read more

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This place is incredible!! As a person who enjoys large portions and trying all kinds of foods, this place is perfect. The staff was friendly and even put a couple extra things on my platter that I asked about. I came here around 11 pm and the restaurant was still fairly full because there is not much seating. As many others point out, there are €10, €15, and €20 per person options. I opted for the €20 platter and had a hard time finishing all of it. Can not recommend this place enough!! read more

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No wonder this place is one of the most rated and top restaurants in Rome. It truly is a hidden gem! I'm so glad we ate here on our first night in Rome. This place is very small so be prepared to fight your way in and snatch a table, which can't really be called a table since there are bar stools and a wooden panel on the wall. You have the option between 3 charcuterie boards: small, medium and large. Of course we went with large, only 30€. What you see is what you get here. Everything is made right in front of your eyes. No hidden agenda. All the side dishes are made in small batches and they are placed behind a glass refrigerator so you're able to see the beautiful display of deliciousness. The huge pig thighs are used the decorations, the salami and the ham is displayed beautifully behind the glass. Which we waited we treated ourself to a 8€ bottle of wine. Shortly after our display of goodness was ready. The place is so tiny that the lovely worked was able to reach over the glass refrigerator and hand us over the board with a side of metal pot full of extra fresh baked bread. we wasted no time! We dug on and dug in hard. It was all so incredible delicious. The olives, melon, prosciutto, salami, apples, jam, pickled radish, pickles, pickles onions, I mean I can go on and on and on about the endless things that were on that board. It was one of the best meals we had in all of Italy. I highly recommend this place. And when I do go back to Italy I'll be sure to stop here again! read more

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Love everything about this place! The staff were so friendly and fun. We had to wait for a table but became friends with another couple and shared a table. The food was incredible, amazing deletion of meat and cheese with accompaniments, I love the concept. We ordered a bottle of wine which we had to open and pour ourselves, it felt like being at home with a bunch of new friends!! Can't wait to go back next time we're in Rome. read more

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Wonderful! Writing this review as I sit inside because it's THAT good! Very small, but worth the visit - menu includes sandwiches (paninis), meat/cheese plates, wine, etc. They are also very nice here - may make another stop here during our visit to Rome. read more

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Undoubtedly my best lunch in Rome this past summer. This place delivers the goods in an understated yet sound fashion. You get a ton of food for your money, and the staff attention to detail is second to none. read more

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