Antica bottega di Norcia

Visited this place as four American tourists randomly. The bald man behind the counter took our orders and bade us to sit down and enjoy our food. He didn’t ask for money until we were comfortable and done eating. Granted, he was also quite busy with customers coming in for lunch and other tourists so he wasn’t really in a position to Settle the bill anyways. We ended up buying three Panini‘s and one plate of cured meat with pecorino. The price was very fair, at least compared to what I could get back home in Seattle (€75 for three paninis, a caprese pack, a plate of prosciutto & salumi & pecorino, five peach teas, and a whole salumi for me to take home to Seattle). As an American tourist with a very weak grasp of Italian, I did not get the feeling that the man behind the counter was rude at all. Reading the reviews of other patrons before posting my own, it feels that people can mistake a Stoic disposition as rudeness when in reality it’s just a man a work. Not a lot of bullshit and hustle, just a man taking my order, serving me, and smiling at the end. Hell, compared to the attitude people in Seattle can have towards me with a tip and a smile, I would welcome this man’s attitude any day of the week. I would recommend this place to anyone in my family and friends group, and I invite anybody reading this review to do the same. I like this place, and I think I’ll bring my family here when I come back to Rome.

I was starving after roaming about Rome for a long time and away from the various tourist traps, and then I discovered this shop. The shop is quite simple, with only two people working. I assumed no one was eating at this shop, yet there were a lot of Italians enjoying Panini. They were talking and singing together. I got a Panini and sat with them; the pricing was reasonable and the taste was fantastic, extremely wonderful. I absolutely enjoy dining with these Italians. And it turns out that the proprietor of this shop is a great singer, so they performed classic Italian songs together while watching Andrea Bocelli on TV. Many Italians arrived and went, and the majority of them ordered wine and panini. I felt that was a fantastic combo, but I can't drink because I have a low alcohol tolerance. I enjoy the ambiance in old shops like these because it makes us feel like we're truly in Italy.

Wow wow wow. We have been travelling in Italy for 6 weeks and have eaten a LOT of antipasto platters. This was by far the best! No doubt. There were three of us and we ordered a platter for two (we wanted to go out for dinner for after) but it was massive and we couldn't even finish it. The most amazing pork sausage, cold meats and cheeses. And the red wine that was recommended was the perfect accompaniment. Just go and enjoy the experience. And show a little enthusiasm guys!

We bought two sandwiches, one of porcheta and one of prosciutto, to take away, and they were delicious. They also offered us salami to try, which reminded me of the salami that I used to eat when I lived in Argentina. We bought a slice and took it home. Then we had a glass of house wine, which was also good. We really liked the place. Reading the reviews, we had a good experience. I don't know if it depends on the person serving, but we were served well.

Loved it! Very nice and the food was amazing. Super accessible

Just gorgeous!! The wine and let Mojtaba make a cheese and meat plate for you, AMAZING!!!! He’s very shy but sweet and very knowledgeable. Bravo bravo bravo I don’t even drink red wine on hot days but the wine selected was perffeto. Buonissimo

Asked us to try some samples. Had 2 samples, told us we had to buy a sandwich or pay for all the samples.. he changed the price by 3 euros each sandwich then yelled when I asked to explain the price breakdown. Wouldn't let us fill up our water bottles

Great quality Italian sandwiches, full of flavor. Local vibe. Must try! Better than the ones with the long queue near the Pantheon.