The story
Locanda del Macellaio is a Pugliese gem in Rome, helmed by Nicola and Graziano from Martina Franca. Pratt calls it "a fantastic Pugliese spot" where traditional meats and patate cotte nella cenere are served at a compelling price—€44 for the whole table.
The menu brims with bombette variations—classic, panate, and with asparagus—alongside straccetti panali piccanti, capocollo al primitivo, and salsicce sale e vino. With a solid 4.4-star rating, this casual hole-in-the-wall is a local spot worth seeking out.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 9 dish mentions say about the food
Locanda del Macellaio’s bombette panate steals the show, earning rapturous praise for its crispy, savory perfection. The overall vibe is one of hearty, unpretentious satisfaction, a true celebration of rustic Italian flavors.
“I see them on the table, they look amazing. I'm happy about them.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Locanda del Macellaio. Most active: Pratt
A fantastic Pugliese spot in Rome run by Nicola and Graziano from Martina Franca, serving bombette, patate cotte nella cenere, and other traditional meats at a great price (€44 for the whole table).
Dishes mentioned
Bombette Pugliesi
These bombette are a small miracle. The capocollo is the upper part of the body between shoulder and head, wrapping a filling of cacio, horse, and pancetta. The flavor is like the first kiss — if you had waited your whole life to give it to the right person on your wedding day. I'm tasting the same strong, defined flavors I had in Puglia, but they're still gentle. I feel hugged by a bunch of bodybuilders together, absolutely not threatened.
Patate Cotte nella Cenere
Look how beautiful. I think if you cut it you're weak, right? We still need to dig into the potatoes. It's a beautiful thing to dig into them.
Straccetti Panali Piccanti
I see them on the table, they look amazing. I'm happy about them.
Straccetti Panali Piccanti
I see them on the table, they look amazing. I'm happy about them.
Bombette agli Asparagi
I see them on the table, they look amazing. I'm happy about them.
