In a convenient location (behind Piazza Navona) free from the tourist masses of the Via Condotti, this casual wine bar and café offers a chic fashion crowd and social scene on hand for late lunches and lights dinners. The area is a popular shopping street for moneyed locals looking to avoid the tourist cameras and big-time shops of the area �" while still managing to find high-end non-chain store and boutiques. Many consider it the chicest cafe in town with its handful of choice tables and crowd of fashionistas basking in attention and taking in the trendy people watching of the Governo Vecchio.
The Food
Don’t expect a highbrow presentation of heavy meats and cheese, as this fashion set opts for more casual salads like with shrimp, tuna and classic Nicoise. Hearty lunch dishes include daily pasta specials as well a homemade panini’s grilled to order with a variety of cheesy or meat stuffing. A well-selected wine menu is surprisingly affordable and available by the bottle or glass.
Last Word
Who needs to eat, just order a salad and toss it from one side of your plate to the other �" just like everyone else.
