Caffè Teatro Roma — Restaurant in Rome

Mixed feelings about this place. The location was convenient due to its proximity to the Forum area, so we gave it a try.

The food was pretty good but pretty good isn't much to talk about in Rome. Pretty much everywhere has food that is pretty good at minimum, so it's on the lower end in relative quality.

The AC was not functioning well when we were there. They advertise that they have it but if it isn't working, then it is not much help. I think it was just cooler in there because we got out of the sun.

I probably won't be back here on a future trip to Rome, but less because I didn't like it and more due to the fact that there's probably better places and when on vacation, time...

Look- the reviews may not always reflect the experience or expectations in Rome. This cafe is handily placed on the walk back up from the Foro or a Victor Emmanuel monument towards Termini (on the beginning of Via Nazionale). I never tried it in the morning but in afternoon and evening it’s a very pleasant place to take a cocktail and watch the people. Is it expensive? Not really - a negroni is 10e comes with snacks including cheese breads and olives 🫒 . Also can take espresso there (ily although not my favourite is the coffee) and a hot chocolate. Sit outside for the view or inside for either warmth or Aircon depending...

Gave me my drink in a cracked glass. When a chip of the glass fell into my whiskey I asked for a replacement. They charged me for the replacement and insisted I must have broken the glass myself and was lying about it rather than the possibility the bartender and server made a simple mistake. I didn’t drink the first whiskey so I’m not sure what my scam was supposed to be? Unfortunately, they didn’t really care to figure it out. So I’m out 12 euros because the folks working here don’t check their glasses. You have plenty of other choices...