The story
Located on Viale Vaticano, Bar da una Stella positions itself as a convenient stop for those exploring Vatican City. However, the venue has faced significant criticism regarding the standard of its offerings. Visitors looking for a quality Roman meal may want to look elsewhere, as the current consensus suggests the experience falls well short of expectations.
Creator sandrino offers a blunt assessment of the establishment, labeling it a "terrible bar" and explicitly advising patrons to "avoid at all costs." The critique centers on the quality of the menu, with specific disappointment directed at the pizza, crocchette, and the Sahara zucchine, salamino e prezzemolo. According to these reports, the food is consistently frozen and of low quality, making it a difficult recommendation for anyone seeking an authentic or enjoyable dining experience in Rome.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The wood-fired pizza is the undisputed star, earning raves for its perfectly charred crust and simple, high-quality toppings. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, soul-warming Italian comfort food done right.
“This pizza is hard as stone and carbonized. It's extremely frozen. I give it a 6.5 out of 10. Avoid eating at all costs. The food quality is the worst possible.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Bar da una Stella. Most active: sandrino
A terrible bar in Vatican City with frozen, low-quality food; avoid at all costs.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza
This pizza is hard as stone and carbonized. It's extremely frozen. I give it a 6.5 out of 10. Avoid eating at all costs. The food quality is the worst possible.
Crocchette
The croquettes cost €4.20. They are frozen and not good.
Sahara Zucchine, Salamino e Prezzemolo
This sandwich with zucchini, salami, and parsley is not good. The food quality is the worst possible.
