Antico Caffè Greco

"Once the haunt of expat artists, poets, and dreamers, Antico Caffè Greco, on Rome's glamorous Via Condotti, is a must. At this 18th-century caffè, you'll learn that Romans can be very particular about their coffee. Cappuccino is a morning-only affair, and you'll drink your first one of the day standing up at the bar. When the afternoon slump rolls around, you can sit and savor a caffè macchiato. Open since 1760, Antico Caffè Greco has preserved all of its old-school Renaissance charm. The coffee will cost you five times as much as what you may be accustomed to, but the experience is worth it."

"Once the haunt of expat artists, poets, and dreamers, Antico Caffè Greco, on Rome's glamorous Via Condotti, is a must. At this 18th-century caffè, you'll learn that Romans can be very particular about their coffee. Cappuccino is a morning-only affair, and you'll drink your first one of the day standing up at the bar. When the afternoon slump rolls around, you can sit and savor a caffè macchiato. Open since 1760, Antico Caffè Greco has preserved all of its old-school Renaissance charm. The coffee will cost you five times as much as what you may be accustomed to, but the experience is worth it."

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"Opened in 1760, this landmark café is Rome's oldest. It features oil paintings, bust sculptures, and velvet furnishings. The café has modernized over time, offering crema caffe and fresh cannoli. It was a popular spot for notable writers and artists including Keats, Gertrude Stein, and Ernest Hemingway." - Dan Q. Dao

Rome Restaurant Allegedly Charged Tourists $470 for Spaghetti and Fish | Eater

"Located just across the river from the fortress and museum Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, this restaurant has been accused in multiple TripAdvisor reviews and media reports of allegedly overcharging tourists. Complainants describe a pattern in which seafood listed on the menu at €6.50 per 100 grams leads to unexpectedly huge bills when diners miss the fine print and are served hefty platters; one pair of Japanese diners reported paying €429.80 for water and two plates of spaghetti and fish, including a compulsory €80 service fee. A Vietnamese customer living in Germany posted a receipt for a €476.40 meal, saying her party were recommended the mixed seafood, received roughly two kilograms but were billed for 4.8 kg (about €315 for the fish alone), and that staff later refused to demonstrate putting 4.8 kg on a plate to settle the dispute. The restaurant owner rejects accusations of a scam, saying the menu is clear and customers choose fish at the counter; meanwhile TripAdvisor reviews have been largely negative and temporarily locked due to media attention." - Jenny G. Zhang

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"An elegant, historic coffeehouse that once hosted literati and now attracts well-dressed patrons willing to pay a premium for the ambience and espresso experience." - Natalie Kennedy