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
Reviewers rave about the Bombette panate, calling it a standout, while the overall vibe is warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“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.
