Hostaria del Mercato occupies a corner near Campo de' Fiori — the market square that works best early in the morning and is best avoided at lunch. The shop is the opposite: worth visiting at any hour, especially late afternoon when the wine counter is active.
The bottle selection favors small Italian producers. The charcuterie and cheese selection is the right size — narrow enough to be chosen rather than assembled. The small restaurant attached serves lunch and is straightforwardly good.
A bottle from a small Lazio producer. A glass at the counter with whatever the staff is opening. Lunch if you arrive between noon and 2pm.
The bottle selection favors small Italian producers. The charcuterie and cheese selection is the right size — narrow enough to be chosen rather than assembled. The small restaurant attached serves lunch and is straightforwardly good.
Go on a weekday when Campo de' Fiori has the market running in the morning. The combination of the market and this shop makes a good morning.