Marcello Forti has run it since 1969 on Piazza di San Calisto, steps from Santa Maria in Trastevere. It is the neighbourhood bar par excellence: plastic tables outside, prices from another era and a mix of long-time locals, students and artists.
It closed for six weeks in early 2026 for a refurbishment and reopened in late February; some regulars worried it would lose its old-school character. In winter it is known for thick hot chocolate with cream, and in summer for its chocolate ice cream.
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Checked on November 5, 2026.
Sources: Wikidata · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps (Place ID) · Wanted in Rome