Bocca Osteria Romana, offers a dining experience that is as authentic and unique as the city of Rome itself, ensuring that every guest is treated to the true taste of Italy.
In the heart of ancient Rome, beneath the towering shadows of the grand temples, a man stood trembling before the Bocca della Verità. The legend whispered among the streets claimed that this stone face, with its wide, unyielding mouth, could decide the truth. Those who spoke falsely and dared to place their hand within its jaws would feel the cold stone snap shut, sealing their fate forever.
The Roman had come to test his honesty, to prove his word true in the eyes of the gods. With a deep breath, he extended his hand, the weight of his fate hanging heavy in the air. The mouth of the Bocca remained open, silent but vigilant, ready to reveal the man’s destiny. Time seemed to stretch as the Roman stood at the mercy of the ancient monument, his heart pounding in his chest. Yet, as his hand rested in the mouth of truth, nothing happened. The Bocca della Verità remained still, as if acknowledging the purity of his words. The Roman withdrew his hand, his heart lighter, his honor intact.
This ancient ritual of truth is the same spirit that guides Bocca Osteria Romana. Just as the Bocca della Verità demanded honesty, our restaurant is committed to serving only the most authentic, true-to-tradition Italian food. We believe that every dish should reflect the same unwavering integrity—just as the Roman was judged by the stone mouth, so too are our meals judged by the centuries of tradition they represent. At Bocca Osteria Romana, we offer a dining experience that is as honest and genuine as the city of Rome itself, ensuring that every guest is treated to the true taste of Italy.
2012 Calle Loiza
San Juan, PR, 00911
(787)-727-8017