How is there a Steelers bar in central Rome? Well, the owner lived in the US and is a fan. If it's game time, expects this place to be rammed. Otherwise it seems very popular with expats and locals. Tons and tons of US sports memorabilia, cool bartenders and peanuts in the shell!! Cone on, that's great. We met done super fun folks from the UK that said they came here every day of their trip because they enjoyed it so much. read more

This is a great bar in a touristy area. The only Steelers bar in Italy, the owner runs a tight ship. The $7 aperol spritz hit the spot and we enjoyed sitting on their outdoor deck. We went there all 4 nights of our trip as our apartment was closeby. Great spot!! read more

La Botticella - Spritz on the patio - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM

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Rude staff outside terrible service learn how to handle customers please for. Be rude

Drinks were fast, decently strong and not tourist-priced. Great bar to stop and have a shot. Only downside for us was the quiet music. Which may be the intended vibe so not a knock, just an observation. read more

What a little gem this place is. It is a narrow American style pub with a large 80" TV for football games (and I mean both types), The beer is cold, the selection is good, and the service was great. The only knock is the only food is roasted peanuts. read more

We were in Rome during the Ireland Steelers vs Vikings game, so that made it a 3:30p local time game, why not checkout the Steelers bar. Inside and outside seating but smaller place, so get there early on game day. Drinks only so if you want to eat, just stop at one of the nearby options. Service was quick and beers were $6-$8. One of the only places to catch NFL games so just make sure to get there early if you want a seat. read more

We stopped by a few months back while spending a couple days in Rome. After a long day of touring, it's great to stop by and have a bear after a long day of being a tourist. Giovanni and his team are cool and this is a great place to see fellow Pittsburghers. In fact while we were there one of my former employees stopped by. A bit off the beat and path but well worth it and some great local foods nearby. read more

What a great place for a Pittsburgher while visiting Rome!! It felt like we were hanging out in a bar in the burgh. The owner was awesome and he has so much knowledge about Pittsburgh although he has never lived there. There was good music playing all night, but not too loud so you can chat. The prices were also very reasonable. We met up with some other Pittsburgh friends while we were in Rome. read more

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Wonderful experience! We were on our honeymoon and visited. Highly recommend. The atmosphere was good, as well as the service.

Been stopping by here for years to visit Giovanni .. take a break from afternoon touring or setting this as the rejoin point for starting evening dinner plans. Sitting out front & watching the world go by is hard too beat. And if there's any sports on - great TV to stay up to date. Word of caution do Not cheer against the Stealers. Also - the evening games make for a tough get-up the next morning. read more

La Botticella is the best bar in Rome! The owner Giovanni is the nicest guy who goes out of his way to give great service, and he speaks fluent English. The bar is in the coolest part of Piazza Novona, you can sit outside and people watch, it is busy with all kinds of people meandering around. When I make it back to Rome I will do as the Romans and as the Americans and go back to La Botticella! read more

Even though it's a "Steelers Bar," I'm glad I found this little 'hole-in-the-wall' gem near our AirBnB! I found it by myself wandering around the streets and ended up dragging my wife and friends back another night. They loved it. A little piece of America right in Rome. Craft beer, huge selection of liquor and American football on the telly. read more

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My friend is a HUGE Steelers fan so this was on her list of "Must Visit" while we were in Rome. We had time between scheduled tours so we stopped in. The owner was friendly and service was quick. Lots of laughs while we were there. My friend loved all the Steelers memorabilia within the bar. I will say that I would have felt more comfortable if we had ordered before she started taking pictures of the bar for her family. There was definitely a feeling of being observed to see if we were going to order or not. This was on us though as the bar had plenty of signage, stating that photos don't pay the bills (which is so true). Beer was good and there was plenty of seating both inside & out. Loved all of the representation of different schools/teams. read more

Very fun place. Good pints. Sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine while having a few pints of read more

La Botticella - Steelers Bar - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM

Such a great pub and the owner is awesome. Being from western PA, it was nice to step out of Rome and feel at home. Highly recommend stopping for a pint when visiting! read more

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A Steeler bar in the heart of Rome, with a great beer selection. Friendly staff, very accommodating. Highly recommended! read more

La Botticella - Bar area - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM

Loved watching the Steelers there. Bought an Italian Terrible Towel and t-shirt. Decent food. Cold beer. Life is good

Refuge for the weary traveler . A little piece of home if you're from the US and like sports bars.

Just can't beat an establishment that pays homage to my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa. To those who aren't familiar with the ubiquitous following of Steeler nation I should put this review into context. There are literally "Pittsburgh bars" all over the US and the planet. I've taken the privilege of seeking out one or two in my half century of world travel. This particular gem is in one of my favorite cities on earth - Rome, Italy! Beyond the Steeler Nation Banners, etc the beer here hits the spot and fellow fellow Pittsburgh folks aka "yinzers" are plentiful. The bartender was literally wearing a shirt of a business based only a couple miles from the house where I grew up. It's truly nostalgic to run into that so many miles from my hometown. I'd slate this review but this place actually is really great even without the Steelers banners. Nice folks working here who are always quick with a smile and friendly service. read more

Great Atmosphere, very nice staff. Plays sports, and good music! Right in the heart of a popular area; and of course great beers! (and cocktails) read more

La Botticella - Entrance to the bar/pub - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM

By far one of our best memories when we visited Rome in September 2018!!! For some reason finding a place that feels like home (USA) in another country is so exciting. The beer is icy cold with so many choices. Cocktails were skillfully mixed. The walls are lined with American D1 college banners, a game is playing on one the big screen tv, and a beautiful Jesus statue wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet sits atop the bar... if only we could get Giovanni to replace with my beloved Super Bowl LIV Champions The Kansas City CHIEFS!!!! I plan to bring him some Super Bowl mementos when we visit again in September 2020. If in Rome, you MUST stop by La Botticella read more

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Great Steelers bar. The owners govvany is also the bartender and makes great drinks. The service is great and even have phone chargers if your battery is a bit low. Awesome bar if your ever in rome. read more

This place was amazing! The owner, Giovanni was very personable and attentive. 10/10 recommend! - Visited from Iowa!

The food was amazing. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the location was great. We had visited this restaurant on a food tour and it was so good we came back on our last night to eat here again. read more

Cool place. Very Americanized bar. Owner was bartending when I was there so I struck a conversation with him as there was a ton of Pittsburgh Steeler memorabilia all over the wall. Nice guy. Treated me well despite the fact he knew I was a Patriots fan. I'll give him a pass for being a Steelers fan too since it was cool to find a football fan and themed place in Rome. Aside from that cool vibe, nice music, good drinks and laid back atmosphere and clientele. What's not to like? read more

Such a fun spot. I am a beer guy and their selction of GOOD beer was amazing for such a small place. The Draft had soem really nice stuff on it and the cooler had amazing selection. He has some great hard to find Liquor as well. The staff was amazing, friendly and fun. I was in 4 cities in Italy over almost 3 weeks and this was hands down one of the best bars I found. Met a lot of of travelers there and went back several times over 3 days in Rome read more

This is a great bar! After a long stay in Europe, it felt good to walk into a bar that felt a little American. Giovanni was always very attentive and easy to talk to. The crowd and the music were very pleasing. When in Rome, visit La Botticella. read more

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Great place for Americans to have a beer if you want just a little of home. Nice people, a little country music and great drinks. read more

La Botticella - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM

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Incredible service. Attention to detail in all food. Very pleased with the flavor profile. Would recommend as a must do in Rome. read more

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Had a pre-dinner drink here. Giovanni is truly delightful and very knowledgeable. The place was always hoping. International crowd. Lots of memorabilia posted. read more

This bar is fantastic! If you're in town from the US and want a little taste of home this is the place to go. Reminiscent of a western Pennsylvania sports bar, you'll see Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Penn State, Pitt, WVU, etc.. memorabilia all around the bar. La Botticella has easily the best Bourbon/Whiskey selection I've seen thus far in Italy. Not to mention some great Italian craft beers that break the mold from the mass produced, main stream Italian beer you see everywhere else. To top it all off, the owner is a great guy you would love to BS with over a beer. Cheers!!! read more

La Botticella is a very nice place on a great street in a good neighborhood. It is a traditional tavern where you can sit at the bar or at tables inside and outside. The owner, Giovanni, is a very nice man; friendly, welcoming and accommodating. He has good beer and very good wines. This was my go-to place in Rome. It is about one block off Piazza Navona, near the Tiber River. The crowd was always friendly and mellow. I was never there for a football game, but Giovanni is a no-nonsense guy who I think would would keep things under control. I highly recommend this great Roman bar. If you go, say hello to Giovanni from Dan from California! read more

Okay, this is a bar known for its American tourists and students. But maybe, just maybe, it's an excellent bar. Hear me out. Fantastic beer selection, excellent prices, cool decorations, fun clientele: all elements of a four-star bar. But you see the glowing red five stars there. That critical final mark of excellence is directly attributed to the owner/bartender. Consider this: we attempted ordered Anchor Steam. However, recognizing us as American tourists who clearly enjoy beer, the owner instead suggested we try a local craft brew--which we didn't find anywhere else. We ended up having four different Italian brews, of which ReAle was our unanimous favorite. Where else would a bartender take an active interest in his customers' exploration and enjoyment of his bar. Westvleteren XII, widely considered to be the best beer in the world, can be purchased here for the truly bargain price of 15 Euros. Illegally sold, it is, but the Trappist Monks should appreciate that, unlike many other illegal vendors which charge anywhere from 20 Euros in Belgium to 40 Pounds in the UK, Boticella is fair and honest. Other Belgian selections include the Westvleteren's contemporaries, such as St. Bernardus 12 and Rochefort 10. LaChouffe, McChouffe, and others. This place is special, and while not authentically Italian, probably the most genuine place you will find in Rome. read more

This bar in Centro Storico is the ideal choice for the craft beer enthusiast. Very knowledgeable staff will assist in choosing from everything including Italian microbrews, American craft beers, or Belgian Trappist ales. TOP TIP: They have on offer Westvleteren 12 for 15 Euros. Easily the most reasonable price I have seen for what is regarded by most as the greatest beer in the world; a must drink. read more

La Botticella - Westvleteren 12!!!!!!!!!!! - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM

We came here after eating dinner across the street and being captivated by the excited crowd watching sports. We went in for a nightcap and were excited to find college memorabilia on all of the walls and a very kind owner waiting on everyone. Find out alma matar, UConn, hanging above the door was definitely an added bonus. They had a great selection of beer on tap as well as beer in the cooler that you could buy to drink there. read more

Giovanni made an excellent combination of sports, excellent beers and atmosphere at this bar in Rome. I came in to watch the USA Austrailia Olympics basketball game and had an awesome time. The screen was a projector and super fun to watch, I met lots of other travelers who came to shoot the s*** and were good people. The beers include IPAs which normally suck outside of the US (currently though hopefully that changes) and has a very good variety. Clearly the owner knows his beers. There are good bar snacks with peanuts and the drinks are well made. After a couple beers I ordered a Manhattan (fully aware I should have done this in reverse order) and it was good. Great bar to come watch games or hang in Rome! read more

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Sports bar in the middle of Rome - awesome. Went to have some drinks and watch some football while we are visiting. Great atmosphere and service. Try some finger food it was delicious . If you are in time do visit read more

We went to watch some sports and have a beer after having a long day walking around. The inside is pretty cool, there's flags from colleges/universities all around the world (mostly the USA) and they're huge Steelers fans (trash team in my opinion, GO RAVENS). I would say it definitely has a sport pubs feel. They have a nice clear projector playing games as well. Bartenders were friendly too. They do have peanuts out in the open. Warning for those with peanut allergies. read more

We LOVE Giovanni! We come here all the time and the service and atmosphere is amazing. As a born and raised Pittsburgher, it's nice to have a comforting place to go while abroad. A 11/10 bar and 11/10 staff! Definitely go here when you're in Rome, and don't forget the Rome terrible towel!! But don't take our back table near the Steelers country flag... at least until December read more

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Awesome place! My husband and I were there to watch the champions league final. Giovani treated us with such great hospitality and customer service. Beer selection is off the wall. The large screen in the back was perfect for the game. We couldn't have picked a better place. Definitely going to be recommending this place to anybody traveling to Rome. read more

La Botticella - Pubs Near Me - Rome, RM