Our History
Our history started in 1922 in Rome. It all began on 56 via Salaria on a spot facing the historic La Fenice theatre in Rome. Coffee was the drink of choice for the elite back then, famous people would congregate after the theatre at our establishment to try the famous coffee blends prepared by our master coffee maker, Leone Marziali.
The following ten years saw a major expansion with Leone and a new partnership with his brothers which led to them opening three other cafes in Rome. The cafes were located on via Basento, via Salaria and via della Giuliana in the heart Rome.
In 1933, the Marziali coffee roasting started distributing its products to luxury hotels, cafes and restaurants in the capital.
In 1964, to satisfy the ever-growing requests of the clientele a new location opened on via s. Gennaro. From this moment onwards, with thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for coffee bestowed on Renato by his father Leone, the Marziali coffee business became one of the most notable of central Italy.
We are ISO certified since 1996, and ISO 9001 since 1999, these certifications guarantee the quality of products and services we provide.The legacy of Renato Marziali continues as the next generation, Gabriele and Matteo currently run the business.
With ninety years of experience under their belt, the Marzialis are the master roasters of the coffee business in Italy. Their classic wood roasting techniques combined with the passion and energy of a modern staff creates a blend of Italian espresso coffee that is unlike any other.