Situata nel cuore di Roma, in via dei Banchi Vecchi 14, Il Goccetto è un'enoteca storica che offre oltre 800 etichette di vini, principalmente italiani e francesi, accompagnati da selezioni di salumi e formaggi di alta qualità.

We visited Il Goccetto after seeing many great reviews and recommendations as a must-visit place for wine lovers in Rome, which is why the experience was honestly so disappointing for us.

I usually do not leave low ratings, but for me good service and basic kindness are essential, especially in a place that is internationally known and receives tourists from all over the world.

Unfortunately, we seemed to encounter the worst side of the service from two different waiters during our visit. From the beginning, while speaking English as tourists, we felt unwelcome and treated with very little empathy.

After ordering a glass of red wine, I noticed it was served extremely warm — likely above 20°C. As a wine lover, I fully understand that red wine should not be served cold, but there is also a big difference between proper serving temperature and wine that feels overheated.

When I politely mentioned that the wine was too warm to properly enjoy, the response felt dismissive and almost mocking:
“It’s very hot outside.”
And then:
“If you want something cold, order a white wine.”

That was honestly very disappointing to hear in a wine bar.

At no point was I asking for cold red wine — only for wine served at a reasonable drinking temperature. Instead of a professional explanation, the interaction felt sarcastic and unpleasant.

A simple response such as:
“Our red wines are served at room temperature and, with the current weather, they may feel warmer than usual. If you’d like, we can recommend something fresher”
would have completely changed the experience.

To be fair, the food was good, the atmosphere is lively and attractive, and the prices are reasonable for the area. The place clearly has potential and many people seem to love it. But unfortunately, service and hospitality matter just as much as the wine itself, and in our case that completely overshadowed the experience.

We had such a great time. The guys behind the bar were so nice and friendly. The wine and meat and cheese were so fresh! I 100% recommend this to anyone!

Great place with good food and wine. Had the cheese and meet plate, burrata - delicious!
The wine was also very good!

A really cool wine bar with a great atmosphere - busy and popular, but still feels relaxed and welcoming. The vibe is spot on, with a lively crowd and a stylish but unpretentious setting.

The wine selection is excellent, with plenty of choice. The standout, though, is the food - some of the best charcuterie and antipasti around. Everything felt high quality and well thought out, perfect for sharing over a bottle of wine.

Excellent friendly service. We enjoyed their bruschetta, pate's on bread, and anchovies appies along with great local wine recommendations.

Don't expect super fast service, you're meant to enjoy your time here. Prices are reasonable, food is delicious, gets very busy after 6:30pm, ideally arrive by 5:30.

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Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Situata nel cuore di Roma, in via dei Banchi Vecchi 14, Il Goccetto è un'enoteca storica che offre oltre 800 etichette di vini, principalmente italiani e francesi, accompagnati da selezioni di salumi e formaggi di alta qualità.

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