La Bottega di Merlino In Roma

Try this grandma's parmigiana...fritti, sandwiches, homemade first and second courses, aperitifs with platters and lots of Roman style...vamos

A very nice place located in Garbatella. A variety of delicious craft beers, as well as wine. Excellent platters and pizzas. Friendly service and a unique location. Recommended!

I passed through Garbatella while visiting my father and, almost by chance, discovered this café. It was a wonderful surprise. The credit goes above all to the lady who runs it: incredibly kind, passionate, and always ready to carefully explain every detail of the pastries and croissants. From the very first day, when I'd stopped in just for a coffee, she greeted us with a smile and a pleasant chat. The next day we returned to try the pastries and... what can I say? Each one was better than the last. We had a lemon and ginger croissant, a chia seed croissant, and a jam croissant. Perfect. They weren't overly sweet, as is often the case: the flavor was balanced, the filling was generous, and the quality really stood out. For me, there was a huge plus: after days of searching everywhere for oat milk, this was the only café in the area that offered it. Living abroad, I'm used to finding it everywhere, so for me, this was a huge plus. But the best thing of all was talking to the lady: you could hear her passion for what she does in her voice. And that's exactly what makes a place special. A truly joyful discovery.

The quality of the products offered is excellent and well-presented on the counter, and the prices are very good. But otherwise, it's a place I'll never go back to. The atmosphere was awful, with an owner (I assume it was) who came into the counter and started yelling at the staff with indescribable rudeness. I was sitting there (in the freezing cold, with the door wide open and 40 degrees outside) eating a sandwich in peace. A COMPLETE LACK OF RESPECT. Then you complain about the lack of staff. Knowing how to cook isn't enough; you also have to know how to behave. PS: For those working the cash register... you smile at all customers, not just the tall, hot blonde, because I pay the same amount.

Not bad! The place outside is nice.

Very popular place in Garbatella, prices are a bit high but the aperitifs and platters are excellent