La Locanda di Bacco
Sallustiano, Rome
Restaurant in Rome, Italy
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Dress
Casual
Why go
La Locanda di Bacco is a practical Rome booking for travelers who want a calmer meal without making dinner the whole point of the day. It is strongest for lunch, early dinner, or a flexible central-plan slot; choose Orma Roma for a higher-spend occasion or Lumen Cocktails & Cuisine when drinks matter as much as dinner.
About La Locanda di Bacco
La Locanda di Bacco is a Rome venue with daily hours from 12–11:30 PM and a casual dress code. It works best as a flexible Rome dining option for travelers who value convenience and a relaxed setting.
The clearest recognition is We're Smart World 2025 to 1 Radish. For planning, the dependable facts are simple: it is in Rome, it is open daily from noon to 11:30 PM, the dress code is casual.
A calmer Rome choice when flexibility matters more than drama
For travelers building a food-focused Rome itinerary, La Locanda di Bacco can sit in the practical middle of the plan: a venue to consider when timing matters and the group wants a casual setting. If you are comparing other Rome options, Trattoria Nonna Fortunata, Ristorante da Mario, Rifugio Romano, Lumen Cocktails & Cuisine are natural names to keep on the shortlist. The right choice depends on current menus, availability, location within your day, the kind of meal you want.
The main caution is expectation control. There is no chef-led tasting format, named signature dish, published price tier, seat count, or service style to anchor a high-stakes recommendation here. That does not make it a bad choice; it simply means the safest guidance is to treat it as a casual Rome option with broad daily hours. For another Rome venue to compare, Orma Roma may be worth checking alongside it.
How to use it in a food-focused Rome itinerary
The smart move is to treat La Locanda di Bacco as a schedule-friendly meal rather than the anchor booking of the day. Because the hours run daily from 12–11:30 PM, it can be considered for a midday or evening meal, depending on your route through Rome. Plan around convenience and current availability.
For deeper planning around the city, keep this booking in the same lane as other Rome research rather than judging it against every serious dining room in town. Pearl's broader Rome coverage is useful for that split: use our full Rome restaurants guide for meal planning, our full Rome hotels guide for where to stay, our full Rome bars guide if the night needs a second stop. Use broader Rome planning resources to place meals around the day instead of the other way around.
Quick reference: consider La Locanda di Bacco for a casual Rome meal with daily 12–11:30 PM hours; compare other Rome options if you need a more clearly defined menu, format, or occasion fit.
Planning details
- Location
- Via Flavia, 32, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
- Website
- lalocandadibacco.com
- Phone
- +39 06 4890 4666
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Locanda di Bacco presents a restrained, quietly elegant presence on Via Flavia. After a recent renovation the room reads as deliberately considered rather than flashy: refined surfaces and careful detailing signal ambition without performance. The neighborhood’s residential, low-key feel carries through into a dining room that favors a gentle, intimate rhythm—more about holding a dinner than producing a spectacle. The kitchen’s plant-forward stance pairs naturally with the space’s measured tone, so evenings here feel composed and sophisticated, a calm counterpoint to the louder, more theatrical spots in Rome’s dining scene.
Best For
This is a dinner-focused restaurant that works well for low-key date nights, family meals and small group gatherings that appreciate attentive, composed cooking. The menu leans toward vegetable-led preparations while retaining a broader repertoire—signature plates such as cacio e pepe and risotto verde sit alongside grilled meat—so parties with mixed preferences find pleasing options. The room’s refined, mid-to-upper-tier sensibility suits occasions where guests want quality and subtlety rather than spectacle, making it a reliable choice for relaxed celebrations and convivial evening meals.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with a mix-and-match mindset: prioritize the plant-forward selections that define the kitchen’s point of view, but leave room for classics. Risotto verde and cacio e pepe are highlighted signatures and provide a clear sense of the kitchen’s technique; pairing one of those with a grilled meat course lets the table sample both the vegetable-led direction and the restaurant’s broader range. Portions and preparations are described as thoughtful rather than maximalist, so build a meal of shared starters and a couple of mains to experience the variety on offer.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and friendly with a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere; casual indoor seating with outdoor sidewalk dining that captures the lively Roman street scene.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- cacio e pepe
- risotto verde
- grilled meat
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ristorante da Mario, Notable alternative
- Trattoria Nonna Fortunata, Notable alternative
- Lumen Cocktails & Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Rifugio Romano, Notable alternative
- Orma Roma, Fusion, €€€€
Restaurant context
How it compares in Rome
La Locanda di Bacco is the easier, lower-drama choice if the priority is flexibility and a conversation-friendly meal. Trattoria Nonna Fortunata is the better cross-shop for diners chasing a more clearly traditional Roman pasta brief, while Ristorante da Mario and Rifugio Romano make sense when the group wants a casual Roman alternative without turning the meal into a splurge.
For occasion energy, Orma Roma is the sharper pick because its fusion format and €€€€ tier point to a more deliberate dinner. For a night where cocktails are part of the decision, Lumen Cocktails & Cuisine is the more useful comparison. Book La Locanda di Bacco when ease, location fit, a calmer room matter more than a high-concept format.
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Compare La Locanda di Bacco
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Locanda di Bacco | Rome | ; | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | ; |
| Ristorante da Mario | Rome | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Trattoria Nonna Fortunata | Rome | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Lumen Cocktails & Cuisine | Rome | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Rifugio Romano | Rome | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Orma Roma | Rome | Fusion | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Locanda di Bacco in Rome?
Other Rome options to compare include Ristorante da Mario, Trattoria Nonna Fortunata, Rifugio Romano, Lumen Cocktails & Cuisine, Orma Roma. La Locanda di Bacco makes the most sense when its daily 12–11:30 PM hours and casual dress code fit your schedule.
Is La Locanda di Bacco good for solo dining?
There is no solo-dining policy or seating format available. The practical facts are that La Locanda di Bacco is in Rome, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 12–11:30 PM, which may make it easier to fit into an individual schedule. For the latest details, check with the venue directly.
Is midday or evening better at La Locanda di Bacco?
The hours are 12–11:30 PM every day, so midday and evening timing may be possible. Choose based on your Rome itinerary and current availability.
Is La Locanda di Bacco good for a special occasion?
There is no information about a special-occasion format, private dining, tasting menu, or price tier. The confirmed details are its Rome location, daily 12–11:30 PM hours, casual dress code, We're Smart World 2025 to 1 Radish recognition. For a more occasion-driven comparison, you may also look at Orma Roma and decide based on current availability and fit.
