The story
Located in Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood, Burgez has cultivated a reputation as a significant media phenomenon. However, the reality of the experience often struggles to keep pace with its aggressive marketing. Creator Romaffamata, who visited to test the hype, noted that while the products are not necessarily terrible, they are ultimately mediocre and overpriced. During their visit, the double burger proved particularly disappointing due to burnt onions, though the hangover burger offered a more palatable alternative.
Despite these mixed reviews, the restaurant maintains a solid 4.4-star rating and continues to capture the attention of the local food community. For those curious about the buzz, Burgez presents an experience that may be worth forming your own opinion on, even if the kitchen’s execution does not always match the intensity of the brand's public image.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Double Burger, calling it a standout, while the overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious satisfaction.
“Inside we have the usual Burgez sauce with pickles — sweet and sour, the famous pickles — a bacon crumble that's quite crunchy, a cheese that doesn't look like cheddar, it's whiter, and caramelized onions. Two patties, well cooked, I don't dislike them. But you can really taste the caramelized onion — there are a lot of burnt pieces, unfortunately. You can taste the burnt flavor, it's really strong. Honestly, this sandwich, which costs about €10, might be a miss compared to the other one. They messed up in the production and especially in the assembly. The bread is the Martens potato bun, which is very soft, it's fine for containing everything, but the burnt onions ruin it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Burgez. Most active: Romaffamata
Burgez is a media phenomenon with aggressive marketing, but the products are mediocre — not terrible, but overpriced and not worth the hype.
Dishes mentioned
Hamburger Non Devi Controllare
This is a pretty simple burger. I expected it to be much more savory, much more pushed on the salt, but it's actually quite balanced. The sauce is very similar to the one from the Crispy McBacon — it's a sweetish sauce. Inside there's not much going on. The bacon is crunchy, the cheddar is a slice of processed cheese, and the patty has an interesting crust — I have to be honest, the crust on the patty is objectively well done. For €7, it's not a low price considering it's a very simple burger, really light in terms of condiments. I can tell you the honest truth: it's not among the worst I've ever tasted. Actually, it ranks at a medium level.
Double Burger
Inside we have the usual Burgez sauce with pickles — sweet and sour, the famous pickles — a bacon crumble that's quite crunchy, a cheese that doesn't look like cheddar, it's whiter, and caramelized onions. Two patties, well cooked, I don't dislike them. But you can really taste the caramelized onion — there are a lot of burnt pieces, unfortunately. You can taste the burnt flavor, it's really strong. Honestly, this sandwich, which costs about €10, might be a miss compared to the other one. They messed up in the production and especially in the assembly. The bread is the Martens potato bun, which is very soft, it's fine for containing everything, but the burnt onions ruin it.
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