A few steps from the Pantheon, La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro is a long-running Roman coffee bar and roaster, established in 1944. Stop for an espresso at the counter, or cool down with its signature granita di caffè, a frozen coffee topped with whipped cream. The menu also includes cappuccino and the cream-filled maritozzo. You can buy coffee beans to take home, including single-origin selections such as Jamaican Blue Mountain. Go early if you want to avoid the busiest stretch.
A coffee bar beside the Pantheon
La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro is on Via degli Orfani, a short walk from the Pantheon. It opened in 1944 and has kept coffee at the centre of its business, from drinks served at the bar to beans sold for home brewing. Its location makes it an easy stop before or after a visit to the monument.
Inside, the old-fashioned look includes marble surfaces, brass details and decorative trim. Coffee-making and roasting artifacts connect the shop’s present-day counter to its history. The name and distinctive sign are easy to spot in the streets around the Pantheon.
What to order
The coffee granita is the signature choice: finely crushed, frozen coffee served with whipped cream. It works as a cold drink and a sweet snack, particularly on a hot day. The cream topping adds richness, and the coffee base can taste sweet, so it may not suit anyone looking for a plain, unsweetened espresso.
For a hot drink, choose an espresso or cappuccino. The menu also includes Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, a single-origin option, and blends made from beans sourced from different parts of the world. If you want something to eat, a maritozzo is a soft bun filled with whipped cream. Croissants and other coffee-shop staples are also available.
Ordering and buying beans
For a quick coffee, order at the counter. Table service is another option, and outdoor seating is available. Counter service is the more economical choice; the shop can get busy, particularly with people stopping between visits to the Pantheon, so an early visit is a practical way to miss some of the rush.
Tazza d'Oro also sells coffee beans, including blends and single-origin selections, so you can take home something beyond a cup. Coffee equipment is available too. If you are choosing beans as a souvenir, the range gives you a chance to compare different origins rather than leaving with only the house blend.
FAQ
Where is La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro?
It is on Via degli Orfani, a few steps from the Pantheon in Rome.
What should I order at Tazza d'Oro?
Try the coffee granita with whipped cream, or order an espresso or cappuccino. A maritozzo pairs well with a hot coffee.
Can you buy coffee beans there?
Yes. The shop sells coffee beans, including blends and single-origin selections such as Jamaican Blue Mountain.
Is counter service cheaper than table service?
Yes. Ordering at the bar counter costs less than choosing table service.
