La Bottega del Cioccolato

Holy Italian cioccolato! So before I left for Rome, I did some research on where to buy chocolate because, well, I seek out the best chocolate everywhere that I go. Now, I had forgotten about this place until (happily), I came across it quite by accident while strolling around Monti. So of course, I stopped in.
I was greeted by the store clerk who I first thought was a little mean-​looking. However. She was a delightful woman who spoke to me in French and took the time to tell me about the different flavors, pricing etc. she was very helpful and didn’t rush me as I decided which flavors I wanted. Great service.
I selected a handful of flavors — about ten pieces of chocolate, and these cost 8 €. Let me tell you one very important thing: this chocolate is totally worth the price. Thus far, I’ve tried the orange slice dipped in dark chocolate, and the lemon peel (also dipped in dark chocolate) and I can confirm that we are looking at quality. Fantastic flavors! The chocolatier makes each piece right there so you know it’s authentic and fresh. Interestingly, the chocolatier is the son of the man who owns the very well known Moriondo è Gariglio, who happens to be Rome’s oldest chocolate shop — so he learned from the best.
If you’re in Monti, these guys are worth the detour.

You don’t know what real hot chocolate is until you’ve been here! If you’re touring either the forum or Colosseum on a cold day, I highly recommend the short walk for a cup of rich dark chocolate.