La Bottega del Caffè

Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo


On one of Rome's prettiest squares in Monti, La Bottega del Caffè – named after a comedy by Carlo Goldoni – is the hotspot in Monti for lingering over excellent coffee, drinks, snacks and lunch or dinner. Heaters in winter ensure balmy alfresco action year-round.


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