I'll always love Big Star. I first went here when I was 21 on a trip. I had little money, so ate the aperitivo and fell in love with the barmaid who would sit with me every day in her bell-bottom trousers and ask what I was writing, but who also had a boyfriend. I would go on every trip to Rome since. It felt like a community spot â always buzzing and friendly. I'm 29 now, and the last time I visited Rome it felt like it lost something, a bit of its soul (this is happening all over Trastevere). The outdoor seating has changed and is less spontaneous. The staff, of which there were always just 2 and now like 4, don't seem that welcoming, especially if you're foreign. Four stars for my memories and nostalgia, but I don't know Big Star anymore. Would love to know what happened to that barmaid though, I heard she...
   Read moreWas my fav bar, i used to bring friends from all over the world here. But today we were served a burger that was practically raw inside. When I said it was inedible, the lady at the âcassaâ said âthey get them like this from a providerâ, that the burgers are precooked, that itâs not their fault that it was crapy and that we have to pay for it anyway.
On the side note, a warm appetizer and burgers were served at the same time, so the burger was RAW AND COLD by the time we got to it đ¤˘
Finally, both of the ladies who served tables, looked very untidy.
Thank you Big Star for the fun nights all these years, and for one of the best birthday parties I had in my life. It was good till...
   Read moreAfter 9 days of yummy Italian food & wine we were ready for a little break from pasta and Chianti. Big Star really hit home. Their funky, hip spot was a breath of fresh air. The atmosphere was awesome and they played some great music. We enjoyed delicious, local craft beers and food that reminded us of home. We shared the nachos and they were delicious. (The hot-sauce was a little strange, would ask for it on the side next time) I would definitely recommend Big Star if you're in the mood for a craft beer and some...
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