Bar Amore di Zucca Fabio

a short walk from castel sant'angelo, via dei banchi nuovi is the kind of roman street that rewards slowing down. bar amore di zucca fabio sits in that stretch with a very loyal following, which in this city, where coffee opinions run strong, means something. romans are not forgiving about their espresso. if a place holds steady regulars here, it's because the coffee is actually good, not because there's no better option nearby. you don't need a long list of reasons to stop in, honestly. the neighborhood itself is dense with history and foot traffic, and a bar that earns genuine affection in that context is doing the fundamentals right. mid-morning, before the tourist crowds thicken, is probably your window on via dei banchi nuovi.