If you’re looking for an authentic experience just steps from Piazza Navona, I Pizzicaroli is a recommended stop. This historic store, run “from father to son,” has kept the atmosphere of old Roman delicatessens intact, seasoning it with a dash of local irony. You’ll find lots of funny phrases in the shop and even in the bathroom!
What makes this place special and what we recommend you try
Forget the usual appetizers; here the raw material is the absolute star. The baskets are designed as generous single servings. You can choose the “Nonna” basket for a full mix of pecorino, caciotta and sought-after cured meats, or go for the “Burino” if you’re a fan of Aricciaporchetta, served hot and crispy on bruschetta.
Bruschettoni, on the other hand, are two slices of toasted homemade bread with generous toppings. Among the most popular are the “Tartufo” (with mozzarella and prosciutto) and the “Mandrake” (cream of pecorino, caciotta and black pork lard).
For those seeking more intense flavors and game, the menu offers:
- Tagliere Brado: a selection of venison, wild boar, fallow deer and duck meats accompanied by special bruschetta for 19 euros
- Venison Carpaccio: marinated and served with rughetta, cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese shavings
- Bruschettone Cinghialotto: with truffle cream and wild boar mortadella
All to be accompanied strictly with a glass of house red wine or a fresh Romanella while you enjoy the typical sweets from the “Goloso” basket.
đź“Ť Useful Info
Where: Via della Fossa, 9 (central Rome).
Philosophy: No table service and no reservations. You breathe the air of real Rome: genuine, straightforward and without too many frills.
Prices: Honest for the location, depending on what you order, but roughly €30-40 per person.