Il Seme e la Foglia

San Giovanni & Testaccio


This innocuous-looking bar on the edge of Testaccio’s clubbing strip is a well-known neighbourhood address. Frequented by a young student crowd, it's a popular stop for a laid-back aperitif or a pre-clubbing beer or two.


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