Enoteca Il Goccetto

Atmosphere & Style

• Tiny and rustic inside, with wooden tables pressed between floor-to-ceiling wine racks (An American in Rome)
  
• By night, it tends to spill out onto the sidewalk, especially in warmer months, creating a lively streetside scene (The Infatuation, An American in Rome)
  
• Locals describe it as unpretentiously animated, “a Dantean crowd,” not a hushed tasting room (Gambero Rosso International)
  

Wine Selection

• Extensive by-the-glass menu (around 20–24 wines daily: reds, whites, Prosecco, occasional sparkling or spirits), updated often (Condé Nast Traveler)
  
• Full bottles span all budgets—wines start at about €15 per glass, full bottles from €21 to €46 and up (Eating Europe)
  
• No natural‑wine cliché—just thoughtfully selected labels made with care and respect by small producers (Gambero Rosso International)
  

Menu & Nibbles

• Focused on small plates and snacks, not full meals: cheese, cured meats, crostini, lampascioni (sweet‑sour mini‑onions), beet‑cured salmon, prosciutto with rocket & olive oil (An American in Rome)
  

What Locals & Visitors Say

• Reddit users highlight it as “fun and lively,” praising its decent wine-by-the-glass options and small-food offerings (Reddit)
  
• Star Wine List notes it as family-run with a legacy dating back decades, a place celebrities and locals frequent for genuine atmosphere and quality wines (Star Wine List)
  
• Condé Nast Traveler calls it a “wine temple,” where over 850 carefully curated labels create a vibrant, welcoming space (Condé Nast Traveler)
  

Why It’s Worth a Visit

• A one-of-a-kind Roman wine bar with centuries of charm and a warm, informal vibe
  
• Outstanding and affordable by-the-glass wine variety, plus bottle selections that cater to casual sippers and aficionados alike
  
• Tasty, light bites that complement the wine without overwhelming — ideal for evening sips or a pre-dinner stop
  

Tip: Best Time to Visit

Go on a Tuesday to Saturday evening after around 7 pm. It’s a nightly habit for many locals, so expect the space to be tight, but the energy vibrant. If it’s warm, grab a glass and enjoy it outside on the street steps, or cozy up inside among the shelves of wine.

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