The story
Tucked near the Vatican, 200 Gradi has earned its 4.6-star reputation as a reliable late-night fix for hungry Romans and travelers alike. YouTuber Giuliacrossbow calls it "a great late-night spot" where hot, customizable sandwiches come together with fresh ingredients and generous portions, backed by a wide beer selection. Among the menu, the Panino Coronari with venison is singled out as a standout. Other options include the Panino Margana and the Panino Alici del Mar Cantabrico — though specifics on those remain for curious diners to discover.
What makes this sandwich shop click is its straightforward appeal: quality ingredients, a casual vibe, and hours that cater to the after-hours crowd. It’s street food done with care, not fuss. Whether you're after a quick takeout or a relaxed sit-down, 200 Gradi delivers exactly what it promises — a satisfying, no-nonsense bite near St. Peter’s.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
At 200 Gradi, the panino margana earns singular praise for its perfectly crisp, cheesy decadence. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, deeply satisfying Italian comfort food.
“This one has wild boar, smoked scamorza, arugula, four-cheese cream, and pumpkin cream. It cost €7 and they even heated it up. You can choose cereal bread or regular — we went with cereal to pretend we're a bit more fit. The smoked scamorza hit is strong. I love wild boar. The distribution of ingredients is pretty even. The four-cheese cream you don't really taste much — if they had mixed non-smoked scamorza with the smoked one it would have been more delicate and you'd taste the pumpkin more. You can see the pumpkin in a bite but overall I don't feel it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered 200 Gradi. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
A great late-night spot near the Vatican for hot, customizable sandwiches with fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a wide beer selection — the Coronari with venison is a standout.
Dishes mentioned
Panino Margana
This one has wild boar, smoked scamorza, arugula, four-cheese cream, and pumpkin cream. It cost €7 and they even heated it up. You can choose cereal bread or regular — we went with cereal to pretend we're a bit more fit. The smoked scamorza hit is strong. I love wild boar. The distribution of ingredients is pretty even. The four-cheese cream you don't really taste much — if they had mixed non-smoked scamorza with the smoked one it would have been more delicate and you'd taste the pumpkin more. You can see the pumpkin in a bite but overall I don't feel it.
Panino Coronari
This one has smoked venison, porcini mushrooms, and four-cheese cream. The four-cheese cream here you can really taste — it tastes like the four-cheese pizza you always get with mushrooms that drips everywhere. I'm not a fan of too-cheesy pizza but this works. The venison — any game meat I love: roe deer, venison, wild boar. The bread is super fragrant, I don't know which bakery supplies it. You can see all the cold cuts are fresh, you choose the ingredients, you can customize. Maybe this one is even better than the other because I can taste every single flavor. They have a wide beer selection but I can't have one because I'm driving.
Panino Alici del Mar Cantabrico
Look how greasy this is! There's spicy sauce and lemon. I just went with my tongue — it really tastes of lemon, I wouldn't have chosen this but it's amazing. The lemon is absurd. The anchovies give a strong salty kick because anchovies are full of salt. The spiciness is soft and good. And they're generous with ingredients, let's talk about that.
