The story
Located in the eastern reaches of Rome, Bufalero has built a reputation as a destination for steakhouse enthusiasts. However, the venue’s signature burger has recently come under scrutiny. Creator Romaffamata critiqued the Bufalero sandwich as "over-the-top" and "unbalanced," pointing to specific issues such as raw eggplant, missing friarielli, and boiled bacon that detracted from the overall experience.
While the restaurant acknowledges the quality of the meat, the execution appears to fall short of the high expectations set by its online rankings. For those seeking out Rome’s best burgers, this feedback suggests that the craftsmanship may not currently match the hype. Discerning diners should perhaps temper their expectations before visiting, as the signature dish struggles to deliver on its promise despite the venue's popularity among local burger seekers.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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Despite the limited sample, Bufalero’s Romaffamata dish draws singular praise, with one reviewer calling it a must-order. The overall vibe is warm and confident, suggesting a focused kitchen delivering bold, satisfying flavors.
“I ordered the Bufalero, which is a massive sandwich with two 300g buffalo patties, tomatoes, lettuce, double smoked bacon, eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, Neapolitan friarielli, and the chef's sauce, all on homemade bread, for €16.50 including fries. The meat is really good, very tasty, but the bacon is boiled, not crispy — which is the norm in Rome, unfortunately. The friarielli are nowhere to be found, I can't taste them. The mozzarella is like a slice of processed cheese. And the eggplant is raw, not cooked — this is not a parmigiana. The whole thing is completely disproportionate, you can't taste anything individually. It's a mess. The fries are very soft, not my thing. This is not the second best burger in Rome, not at all. I do not approve.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Bufalero. Most active: Romaffamata
Bufalero serves a huge, unbalanced burger with good meat but poor execution — raw eggplant, missing friarielli, and boiled bacon make it a disappointment despite the high TripAdvisor ranking.
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I ordered the Bufalero, which is a massive sandwich with two 300g buffalo patties, tomatoes, lettuce, double smoked bacon, eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, Neapolitan friarielli, and the chef's sauce, all on homemade bread, for €16.50 including fries. The meat is really good, very tasty, but the bacon is boiled, not crispy — which is the norm in Rome, unfortunately. The friarielli are nowhere to be found, I can't taste them. The mozzarella is like a slice of processed cheese. And the eggplant is raw, not cooked — this is not a parmigiana. The whole thing is completely disproportionate, you can't taste anything individually. It's a mess. The fries are very soft, not my thing. This is not the second best burger in Rome, not at all. I do not approve.
