Federico Polidori Roma

I was lucky enough to wander by this shop on my way to the art supply store next door I saw the most practical, elegant, and perfect tote. There are 4 pockets, a zipper room, a key dangle and two different kinds of straps! What a lucky day!

I don't speak any Italian. Walked into the shop, picked out one of the belt on the shelf that I was after, wrapped it around my waist, Federico made some markings on where to make the holes, then he started cutting it. It was interesting to watch him do his work. After about 10 minutes it was ready to go, he gave me some tips on how to take care of it, I tried it on and bought it. He doesn't speak much English, but it was enough to get the point across, very nice man. Would recommend visiting the little shop if you're looking for some leather goods!

Wonderful store. And definitely very open unlike according to Google (visited Nov ‘24). Beautiful belt and great to see it cut to size.

I hesitate to leave a review because I don’t want this to become overrun with tourists, but this was a magical shop. Frederico is a leather wizard and his work is incredible. Not only was his shop full of the best leather items I’ve seen, he was also a wonderful person. Truly a kind and honest man, he really made our experience one of a kind. His items are priced higher than that of the typical leather shop but that is because everything is made 100% by hand, no machine at all. Absolutely worth it and a great person to talk to.

Federico is an incredible leather craftsman, and he was extremely nice to us. I'm looking forward to using my leather belt for years to come!

My wife and I wandered into his shop. I have never seen such amazing leather work. Hopefully I can purchase something from him one day.

I found Federico and his wife Roberta when i went on line to find a belt store in Rome. The angels then descended on me and brought me to his website. From the minute I opened it, I was in love and I could smell the aroma of Italian leather -the best there is!. The video of the shop was move than expected. I knew every thing here was hand made by a master craftsman - Federico. I dropped an email and shortly after, received a reply to stop at the shop to see him and his wife to see what it is I wanted made - a belt in this case to accompany a beautiful buckle I had and would bring with me. Upon arriving in the store just a few weeks ago in June 2018, Roberta, his wife, showed me where she marked on the calendar the dates of my visit. I was touched by that. Not only is Federico a gifted, artistic maker of beautiful leather bags briefcases, wallets, etc etc etc, he and his wife are warm, wonderful welcoming people. Federico did not have exactly what I wanted in his shop but went out of his way to find something for me and came back with 3 types of leather, of which one was beyond expectations. Nothing in my world comes close to things " fatto o mano" - hand-made and Federico is " master". The shop is a stones throw from the Pantheon around the bend from Piazza Minerva. If you are in Rome or plan to be there, I would say do not miss it!!!! They speak little Inglese, but you will be understood in what you may want. As a note, the store was featured in an article in Forbes magazine and Ms Julia Roberts has been in the store herself, having something made. Buon viaggio a Roma - and if you make it to the store, enjoy this as well! A Federico e Roberta Amore a te Ro

This is the type of artisan that one should seek out when they want something done right. Come here for hand made leather items.