Explore Prati’s underground restaurant featuring live music every night of the week.

Located in the neighborhood of Prati near the Vatican City, Fonclea has developed a strong profile on Rome’s music scene and is now well known for its consistently exciting programming. Since 1977, this restaurant and pub features EVERY DAY a broad range of musical acts. Rock, jazz, latin-american, folk, and bluegrass are just a few of the many options.

Serving drinks and Italian and American style dishes, the music line-up has something to offer everyone, every night. When bigger acts want to play a smaller and more intimate show, they come here. Fonclea has seen performances by the likes of Herbie Goins, Harold Bradley, Jivin’aces, Jho Jhenkins, Keith Tippett, Alex Britti, Amy Stuart, Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Renato Zero, Chet Baker, Renzo Arbore, and tons more.

Fonclea is set in two basement rooms that are simply yet comfortably decorated. The “Concert Hall” is dedicated to hosting live music performances and the “First Room” is a quieter place to enjoy good company with a pint and some pub grub (they feature a varied menu with moderately priced hamburgers, salads, pasta, crepes, and more). Fonclea is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious bite and listen to great music!

Fonclea is open every day from 6pm until late-night. Their concerts typically begin around 9:30pm, and it is best to show up early on weekends due to their staggeringly high demand. It is quite difficult to secure a table without any reservation on the weekends.

During the warmer months, their outdoor space provides a welcoming and shaded place to dine al fresco or share an aperitif during their happy hours. Inside, the happy hour menu lasts from 6pm-8:30pm and it lasts all night if you dine and drink outdoors.

To book a table for dinner and the concert, call the number 06 6896302 or 06 6874999. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy a set menu in the Concert Hall for €40, which includes a first course, second course, dessert, amaro, and coffee. Alternatively, you can choose a menu for €28 in the First Room, where you can select two dishes from the menu along with amaro and coffee.

Of course, walk-ins are also welcome—feel free to stop by, grab a drink, and find an available table.

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