Bufalero — Restaurant in Rome

We were specifically looking for a steakhouse in Rome after having our fill of pizzas and pasta, and we came across this restaurant during our internet search. The restaurant is not in the city center or close to attractions and you will need a taxi to go to. It offers a wide variety of meat options, ranging from a burger for less than 20 euros to a Japanese Kobi beef steak priced at 500 euros per kilogram. It's worth noting that the waitstaff will, of course, try to persuade you to try the expensive Kobi beef. You might find their approach somehow intrusive.

To start our meal, we ordered a bruschetta and a meat carpaccio, both of which were delicious and served in generous portions. We also ordered a glass of house red wine, but we were disappointed with it. The red wine had an old corky taste and was served chilled from a previously opened bottle that seemed to have been sitting in their refrigerator for quite some time. However, when we requested a replacement, the staff promptly provided us with a new glass of wine.

For our main course, we decided to try the burgers, and we were pleasantly surprised by their exquisite taste. The meat was of high quality, and the addition of burrata cheese enhanced the overall flavor. I might think this was one of the best burgers I had for a while. The bun is massive and delicious.

The restaurant's interior, we is mediocre. It seems there was no effort in the area of interior design, and the quality of food does not resonate with the decor. This, of course, affects the restaurant's ambiance.

Bufalero is a great option if you are looking for a high quality...

During our time in Rome, after many days of indulging in pasta and pizza, my friend and I craved something different. We decided to venture to Bufalero, located at Via Passo del Turchino, a 45-minute drive from our hotel, based on its impressive 4.5-star rating from over 1,200 reviews on Google Maps.

When we arrived at around 10pm, the restaurant was almost full, with many tables laden with hefty portions of beef. This seemed promising, so we decided to give it a try. The menu offered a range of burgers from 12.5€ to 28€ for a 300g burger, which seemed reasonable. However, the steak prices were quite steep, starting at 80€ per kg and going up to 550€ per kg for Kobe A5 Japanese cut, which I opted to skip.

I asked the waiter for a burger recommendation, and he suggested the most expensive one on the menu, the PATANEGRA BURGER. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a poor choice. The bun, meat, and sauce were all disappointing, and I ended up removing the bun and trying to eat just the patty, which was still unenjoyable.

My friend ordered the BUE GALIZIANO steak at 180€ per kg. While he found it decent, it was nothing special, even though he ordered it rare. Personally, I didn’t care for it at all.

Overall, Bufalero did not live up to our expectations. The quality of the food needs significant improvement. I wouldn’t recommend it and have no...

I found Bufalero while looking for a good steak place in Rome. The restaurant is a bit far from the city center and it’s not a touristy area, which is good!

We arrived around 8,30pm, and the restaurant is pretty much full at that time, but we could get a table very quickly.

The service and the people working there were excellent. They were super friendly and accommodating. They also explain the meat cuts to us before we order.

Worth mentioning, on Tuesday, they also have a discount on specific meat cuts.

We had the A5 Japan Wagyu and a meat cut from Italy. The minimum weight was 1kg for each steak except Wagyu (min 500g).

The Wagyu quality was excellent, but the cut was a bit weird. The thickness of the meat was way slim and nowhere near 1inch (at least). That’s what I would expect for premium cuts like Wagyu. Although it tastes great and cooked very well.

The Italian piece cut was good, but the meat itself was a bit chewy and not very tasty. Of course, this is very subjective, and it is based on your benchmark, but I guess it is acceptable for a night hang out with friends and few nice side dishes can easily make it a nice meal.

I will definitely visit them if I come...