One of Rome’s historic delis, Franchi is great for a swift bite. Cheerful assistants work with practised dexterity slicing hams, cutting cheese, weighing olives and preparing panini. Make a picnic or enjoy in air-con comfort standing or at one of the few tables. There is also fried suppli and various daily pastas. The prepared foods are often gone by 3pm.
Franchi
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