Sciascia Caffè 1919

An absolutely exceptional experience. I had the tiramisu milk chocolate, and it was incredible. The texture, the richness of the cocoa, and the perfect balance with the tiramisu flavor made it feel like much more than a simple hot chocolate, it was a true indulgent experience. You can immediately taste the quality of the ingredients. My wife had the large cappuccino, and it was just as outstanding. Perfectly textured foam, bold yet smooth coffee, exactly what you dream of when you think about an authentic Italian café. A big plus: they offer different milk options (oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk), making it suitable for everyone without compromising on quality. The setting is beautiful and authentic, the kind of elegant Italian café atmosphere you imagine when you’re not living in Italy. And a special thank you to Claudio, our waiter, who was absolutely exceptional, warm, attentive, and professional. He truly made the experience even more memorable. A must visit spot in Rome.

Our waiter, Lorenzo, is awesome. He made it easy to order and fun for the kids. When we sat down he even brought out his phone to show us pictures of some of his recommendations—chicken panini, pancakes, sandwiches, omelets. He didn’t rush us to order and gave us ample time to make up our mind and was patient when the kids changed their minds a few times. All throughout this, he had a smile on his face. I really appreciate the patience and dedication to customer service. Now onto the food, everything we ordered was delicious and was promptly devoured. Literally there was nothing left on our plates or cups. It’s that good. Drinks: Cafe 1919 is delicious and sweet. Italian coffee has booze and super strong, but still delicious. Espresso with dark chocolate is strong and right on. Food: Pancakes with pistachio and Nutella are a hit with the family, especially the kids. Each order comes with its own plate of mixed fruits. Caviar mayo bite was so good—the little piece of lime added the citrus balance to perfect the side. There’s plenty of pastries like chocolate crescent and sandwiches to choose from. I just wish I found this sooner, we would’ve dropped by more often sooner.

It can get a bit crowded, but it makes perfect sense- it's that special and yummy! I felt very welcome...good service and staff are so kind. Even with my beginner Italian. I wish we had this in Ireland. I went twice for my short trip to Rome. I'd go back again and again. I got the Caffè con Cioccolata both times. They make it a beautiful work of art and I was sad the next one had to be to-go. Still yummy. And a dessert to try is the Maritozzo.

I had a wonderful time at this café. The atmosphere is cozy, the drinks are great, and the service is excellent. A special shout-out to Lorenzo, who is an extremely kind and helpful server. He made the whole experience even better with his warm attitude and great hospitality. If you visit, please look for Lorenzo—he will take good care of you! Highly recommended. ☕✨

Absolutely favourite cafe in Rome, very handy as I've stayed twice in the Prati area (both this year and last.) I couldn't have any higher praise, actions speak louder than words and I visited nearly daily both years where itinerary allowed. Excellent choice of hot drinks, pastries, savoury food and perfect service. Customers always put first as we had asked for help to book a taxi but they took time to explain how to get the metro to the airport for much cheaper. Lorezno is absolutely fabulous and his customer service is second to none!

The first place we decided to visit — and we will definitely be coming back again. We were served by Lorenzo, who is a wonderful person and a true professional. The food is absolutely delicious, and you honestly can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. The coffee is top-notch!

Amazing café with a great vibe! Special thanks to Lorenzo, who gave us outstanding service with a big smile and genuine kindness. We loved it so much we came back every morning. Highly recommend trying the coffee with dark chocolate and the sfoglia pastry – unforgettable!

Lovely place. Food is great. Like every place it has its own magic. People are lovely. Coffee food is great. Highly recommend 👌

Very nice coffee. One of the best affogato I have ever had. We even bought some coffee beans to bring back home.

Absolutely adored this caffe in the Prati neighborhood near to the Vatican! Opened in 1919, they have a unique (and secret) blend of coffee that's to die for. Sat on the patio and just enjoyed people watching, a welcome respite after the Vatican crowds. We popped by in the afternoon for an espresso (with chocolate as suggested by our server) and it was incredible. It was around 4 in the afternoon so it wasn't busy as it's between lunch and aperitivo.

Walked 15 minutes for this spot because the pistachio maritozzi looked really good and so were the reviews. I asked and showed a picture for a maritozzi with pistachios and they gave me this. This was just bread with whipped cream. Wasn't even the right cream. Walked back to my hotel and whipped cream was all over my bag. Wrapped it up so I couldn't see it. The lady at the front counter was nice though.

ill start off by saying that I probably I didn't order the right things because this place has fabulous reviews. however, i'll be candid about my experience. it is such a cute coffee shop with great outdoor seating and a beautiful interior. the servers were very friendly despite me not speaking any italian. this place definitely receives less american tourists and feels a bit more local (did hear other european languages being spoken though, so still tourists). the reason why it gets 3 stars is because the pastries were stale and at least a day old, and we were not fans of the coffee. the latter is probably user error as we should have opted for a straight espresso or cappuccino, but I think fresh pastries are a mark of a good coffee shop and that was lacking. may come back to give this place a second chance though and order based on other people's reviews

We stopped by to have a coffee and some deserts. It is quiet place away from crowed and nice stop while visiting Vatican away from busy too many tourists. Our server Lorenzi was awesome.

The best and probably only reason to go here is the coffee. I never drink coffee but I very much enjoyed it from here. The other breakfast items were not great, cold and bland.

We came for a quick snack in the afternoon after lunch. We got 2 orange juices (4,50) and 1 maritozzo (2,50). Very fresh and quick. Cute little place for a snack. The staff are really friendly

After a morning well spent in the Vatican, we found ourselves wandering around Prati. I wanted to stop in for a quick caffe and some time off my feet. Yelp to the rescue! This is a great neighborhood cafe not infested with (many) tourists. The coffee was good and strong, striking the right balance of flavor. The server, prompt and pleasant, was also not intrusive or hovering, just chillin. Great spot and saved for my future Roma adventures.

Our favorite coffee shop while in Rome! We would come every morning for about 4 days. First off, we were confused by the process since it was our first time in Italy and had no idea how to order the coffee. So, the trick is to either order at the register first or order at the bar and pay afterwards. Pastries were delicious, the coffee was amazing, and the service was the best!

I initially found Sciascia Caffe while looking for a caffe that opened early in the mornings and within the area that I was staying in. My first time at the caffee I was able to enjoy early morning, empty and quiet streets in Roma beforehand. Upon entering Sciascia I immediately noticed how many locals frequent the caffee. I took a look around and grabbed a menu to place an order. You will want to place an order first at the register, take your receipt to the counter, and wait for the lovely staff to complete your order. After now visiting Sciascia many times I've noticed that the locals will quickly down their espresso and isn't in the caffee for more than 5-10 mins max. It is a great place for people watching and I always snag my little table in the corner each time. I've ordered the same two items each time and I have not been disappointed -- chocolate cappuccino with a ham and cheese croissant. I am not a fan of sandwiches so to my surprise I was thrilled when I fell in love with this simple yet oh so delicious sandwich! I always frequent Sciascia in the mornings so this is a nice breakfast substitute esp after being slightly toasted. I highly recommend this caffee as it makes me feel less like a tourist and more like an Italian.

I haven't found a more Italian coffee counter in Rome more authentic, historic, and and "real" than this one. They also have bite-sized bites of bombolonis, cassata, and other traditional Italian desserts. Great coffee, full bar, and great bites - and at great prices. This place attracts locals and makes them sing!

Enjoyed a chocolate espresso this morning. Cute ambiance. Classic style and service. Ordered three pastries to try them and they were just ok. Probably not worth the calories but you may feel differently.

Impeccable Italian coffee shoppe. Beautiful presentation, great expresso, pastries. Close to our hotel, great location. Going back again before we leave. Best I have had

What an experience! I entered and breezed past what looked like a shop counter. In the back, you'll find a classic coffee bar. I ordered my cappuccino from an impeccably dressed barista and then added on a pain au chocolat since they looked dope as well. The barista served my drink on the counter, and I readied to pay... except she never turned around. Eventually, I just took my coffee to the standing counter and drank it. But then how to pay? I didn't even have a receipt! I put my dishes back and said grazie, but still no receipt. So, I walked back to the shop counter area and paid. That part was weird. I'm pretty sure I could have walked right out. It was also total honor system for me telling them what I ordered. I do think some people prepaid but not all of them, so you might want to prepay if you know what you want.

Latte and cappuccino are fairly good. The desert drinks are more outstanding. I like the pretty atmosphere and the friendly service.

Early morning breakfast in Rome. Excellent service and food. I enjoyed a lovely cup of tea and coffee here.

Delightful coffee drinks. Nice outdoor seating. Croissant sandwich was to die for. I would say the outdoor seating is also very nice and the street view is awesome.

The is definitely one of the better cafes we visited in Rome. Service here is excellent as we were quickly tended to. Our group of 4 ordered prosciutto and cheese cornetto, pistachio cornetto, some sort of cream filled donut (I forget the name), and of course some cappuccinos and espressos. Out of everything, I would definitely come back for a prosciutto and cheese cornetto with a cup of cappuccino or espresso. Their cappuccino is excellent with a great foam cap and the espresso used was rich and smooth. The inside was quite busy on a Monday morning with a lot of hustle and bustle but definitely settled down a bit later on. I'd come back again.

Was the first place I visited in Rome and was a delicious place to stop! Cappuccino was amazing and the people who worked there were kind and helpful as I tried to make my order in Italian. Visited by lots of locals and tourists, it is a fun place to people watch and see what is going on.

I went to have a ristretto (short) espresso. It's semi chaotic while bustling with blue collar construction workers, students, touristas, men and women in business attire, etc. I ordered a "caffe espresso" and was served a thick and rich short pour. I was in heaven. I later came back for another espresso and bought a 2# bag of beans which I am sadly finishing off. Order at the cashier and then go in to the back and show your slip to the barista. Have your coffee rubbing elbows with others there at the bar. Take in the well oiled machinations of baristas and servers preparing perfect ristretto, cappuccino or whatever other coffee drink you fancy. When I specified ristretto to the barista he eyed me suspiciously as if I didn't know what I was doing. I knew exactly what i was doing. You can order a sacrilegious Americano but be prepared for a dirty look and/or eye roll! If you choose to sit outside you'll miss the show and pay more for your drinks. This is a fun place for a true coffee lover. I highly recommend the espresso and the beans.

Nice place to sip good quality coffee. We had the 1919 and another kind( don't remember the name) it's an old and very well known cafe in Rome.

Walking distance from the Vatican and is quite empty when you come in the morning. The workers were very kind and all greeted me with a smile. I didn't get to try their famous chocolate Cappuccino, but the regular cappuccino was delicious. It was also reasonably priced (if you are looking for what things cost they are listed on the left side of the bar on a yellow board)

I hate mediocre anything, so I looked up best cappuccino in Rome, & what I found was a list done by none other than CNN (The 15 Best Coffee Bars in Rome, CNN Travel, 7/12/17). This caffe was on that list. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, this was a delight from start to finish. I had been told that Italians never drink cappuccino after 11:00 AM; it's considered to be a breakfast drink. So, not wanting to scream "I'm a tourist," I abided by this rule. This caffe is classic. It's elegant & streamlined. The caffe itself is small, with an entry "shop" where the cashier is, that sells gourmet things...chocolates, etc. The whole experience was old-worldly. The croissants looked amazing, & they were. The cappuccino was poetically good. Service was outstanding. A real neighborhood spot. Patrons came in w their dogs. The dapper baristas knew their names. I loved it all. One of my favorite cafes in Rome. 5 stars

The place is really cute, I love the little bar in the back room. The coffee was quite good, and the snacks made for a great quick breakfast before running around the city. Service was excellent and friendly, lots of locals were here at 7am with us.

This is a nice cafe recommended to us by our friend here in roma. He told us about their chocolate coffee and described it as heavenly. So needless to say we came here the next day. It can be pretty busy and there seems to be an endless churn of mostly local customers. We ordered the chocolate cappuccino and absolutely love it. If it weren't for needing to sleep tonight, I might have gotten a few more cups.

I drink iced coffee two or sometimes even three times back home (Los angeles). I had never tasted iced coffee as good as I had here, EXCELLENT! enough said I think! PS. Best cornetti I've ever had too!

Great service was very quick with out order, and accommodating. Not your Typical Starbucks , I got the Cappuccino canela with a sugared Pastry was very delicious.

Great juice bar and lovely coffee. You can get the coffee with a splash of chocolate in it as well. Great establishment and gets crowded fast, so go early if you can.

Best coffee in Rome. In a great upscale residential neighborhood north of Vatican. Filled with Italians that been going there for many years. Coffee is yummy. True Italian place.

I stayed in a hotel down the street from this caffe and i'm so sad I didn't try it sooner!! You pay in front (if there's someone at the cash register) and then take your receipt and walk towards the bar in the back, give it to a free barista and then take your drink. ORDER THE GRAN CAPPUCCINO EXCELLENTE. 2 shots of espresso, mocha sauce, some milk, whip cream and chocolate chips... its absolutely heavenly. I went there in the morning and wanted to return for another cup! My sister isn't a huge coffee drinker and she loved it as well. A regular cappuccino was 1.5 euros I think, and the gran cappuccino excellente was 3 euros. There were a lot of seats so we were able to sit down and observe locals coming in to drink their coffee at the bar. Coffee will never taste the same...

Sciascia Caffe was the best coffee we had in Rome. We tried a few other places but kept returning here. Their cappuccino was amazing! Take the time to sit and watch the baristas who move around like they are in a ballet. It was awesome to watch. The cappuccino freddo was terrific! Don't look any further than Sciascia if you are looking for graet coffee in Rome.

For my family's last coffee in Rome, we were lucky to stop by Sciascia. Get their specialty, the gran caffe excellent - double shot of espresso with mokka and cream, it's absolutely decadent, spoil yourself, why not? The interior is classy, well-heeled Italians walked in for a caffe at the bar while we were there, friendly staff as well, a gem in Rome.

The cappuccino here is AMAZING! YOu can really tell that the coffee is top quality. The place is comfy and classic. I came here in a hot day but I think I will appreciate the ambience even more during cold season

Cute coffee shop in Prati! I had a cappuccino and a croissant with cheese and prosciutto inside. It was delicious! I'll definitely be coming back here again. Oh and there's also free WiFi which is a plus!

Best croissants in Europe. The breakfast one for 4 euros in my mouth was as if I made love. Perfection. Coffee and the pastry was delicious too but the croissant, to die for.

Best coffee I have had in Rome so far ! The 20 min walk from piazza del Popolo was well worth it.

One of the best coffee spots in Rome, definitely the best in Prati. As a rule of thumb, if you pay more than 1 euro for coffee, it's not good. A coffee is .90 Euro (perfect). Guy's behind the bar are professional, polite, and fast. They make the best Caffe Freddo I've ever had, ever. I frequent Sciascia every day after class and it's spot on every time. If you go to Sciascia, just be prepared because your Starbucks will never cut it ever again.

Great little spot. Caffe is good (I had with chocolate) and staff is super friendly! Very tasty pastries and good spot to relax.