Mordi & Vai

The exact nugget of meaty delight you’d expect to find in a Local Roman market. Too many options to choose. Guess that means we’ll be back. Allesso do Scottona was as good as advertised. Might ask for a double dip in the sauce next time Incredible Vitella al Ravi Bianco A tall Peroni and a Cecchini Sausage to top it off. All under 20€ A fantastic meat lovers sandwich shop. Places like this are why we travel, get lost and explore what might turn up around the corner.

Nice and popular sandwich place in Testaccio market. Even though the concept is great (slow cooked local meat recipes in sandwich buns) and it is recommended in several Rome guides and YouTube videos, it was not one of the most memorable street food experiences for us. Not bad but not great either. Value for money and a good option while at the market but not something to get you out of your way just for a visit.

I run at this market by accident and tried food here. Best thing I did. As a meat lover, this is place for me 😃 I wish I had something like this in my city.

It was the first spot on our check list to try Roman street food and it did not disappoint. One of the best sandwiches (panini) I've ever had. Very juicy and full of flavours. Especially recommend their number 1 seller Allesso di Scottona.

Had the tripe and the meatballs, both were delicious and high quality ingredients, prepared with love. Definitely recommend.

The legendary status of this sandwich stand are true and well deserved! This was one of the street foods I was most looking forward to trying and they did not disappoint! As I only have limited space in my stomach, I ordered their classic Allesso di Scottona beef and chicory sandwich and it was truly delicious. The beef was soft and succulent and while balanced with the sauteed chicory and the bun that was pre-soaked in some of the juices was soft and rich but not soggy. Clearly there is a master at work making these delicious Roman sandwiches! For sure I will be back to try some more next time I am in Rome!

As a visitor into this wonderful marketplace, it is overwhelming to know where to shop, who to trust and what foods will be so good you’ll want to return!! Fortunately we were able to go with locals and discovered this spot for the best slow cooked meats and sandwiches… worth the wait and very good prices. You will be glad you stopped. The pride comes thru with every bite!! The pictures don’t do justice, I wish the flora and aromas could come thru as well!!

This place is a modern dry market place comprises of many different stalls. This is stall number 15. Difficult to miss, you'll always see a crowd at any one time. System is very organized, get a number, choose a panini sandwich, numbered 1 to 12 on the white menu board above head, and the chef will prepare for you. Tried number 1, panini cut opened, soak the inside with slow cooked beef juice, generously stuffed the sandwich with a super tender beef and what I think is soaked spinach. The sandwich is cleverly served in a clear plastic, thoughtfully wrapped over with two thick serviettes, to get you prepared for the juicy goodness. The sandwich can be imagined it's super juicy and flavourful. Will try other flavours next time. Bottle beer available for only €1.50. Plenty of tables available at the opposite stall.

The exact nugget of meaty delight you’d expect to find in a Local Roman market. Too many options to choose. Guess that means we’ll be back. Allesso do Scottona was as good as advertised. Might ask for a double dip in the sauce next time Incredible Vitella al Ravi Bianco A tall Peroni and a Cecchini Sausage to top it off. All under 20€ A fantastic meat lovers sandwich shop. Places like this are why we travel, get lost and explore what might turn up around the corner.

Nice and popular sandwich place in Testaccio market. Even though the concept is great (slow cooked local meat recipes in sandwich buns) and it is recommended in several Rome guides and YouTube videos, it was not one of the most memorable street food experiences for us. Not bad but not great either. Value for money and a good option while at the market but not something to get you out of your way just for a visit.

I run at this market by accident and tried food here. Best thing I did. As a meat lover, this is place for me 😃 I wish I had something like this in my city.

It was the first spot on our check list to try Roman street food and it did not disappoint. One of the best sandwiches (panini) I've ever had. Very juicy and full of flavours. Especially recommend their number 1 seller Allesso di Scottona.

Had the tripe and the meatballs, both were delicious and high quality ingredients, prepared with love. Definitely recommend.

The legendary status of this sandwich stand are true and well deserved! This was one of the street foods I was most looking forward to trying and they did not disappoint! As I only have limited space in my stomach, I ordered their classic Allesso di Scottona beef and chicory sandwich and it was truly delicious. The beef was soft and succulent and while balanced with the sauteed chicory and the bun that was pre-soaked in some of the juices was soft and rich but not soggy. Clearly there is a master at work making these delicious Roman sandwiches! For sure I will be back to try some more next time I am in Rome!

As a visitor into this wonderful marketplace, it is overwhelming to know where to shop, who to trust and what foods will be so good you’ll want to return!! Fortunately we were able to go with locals and discovered this spot for the best slow cooked meats and sandwiches… worth the wait and very good prices. You will be glad you stopped. The pride comes thru with every bite!! The pictures don’t do justice, I wish the flora and aromas could come thru as well!!

This place is a modern dry market place comprises of many different stalls. This is stall number 15. Difficult to miss, you'll always see a crowd at any one time. System is very organized, get a number, choose a panini sandwich, numbered 1 to 12 on the white menu board above head, and the chef will prepare for you. Tried number 1, panini cut opened, soak the inside with slow cooked beef juice, generously stuffed the sandwich with a super tender beef and what I think is soaked spinach. The sandwich is cleverly served in a clear plastic, thoughtfully wrapped over with two thick serviettes, to get you prepared for the juicy goodness. The sandwich can be imagined it's super juicy and flavourful. Will try other flavours next time. Bottle beer available for only €1.50. Plenty of tables available at the opposite stall.

Would I come back here? Yes Would I recommend to friends and family? Yes If you are looking for a sandwich in the testachio market then look no further. I eat a lot of sandwiches and hold high expectations. Mordi e Vai met those expectations. Food: 5/5: if you're are looking a sandwich that has few ingredients but is made to perfection then order to Allesso di Scottonia (no substitutions). The meat is tender and amazing. They have other options which I would love to try again in the future. Ambiance: 4/5: The testachio market is an open/semi-outdoor market where you can buy fruit/vegetables, deli meat, clothing/purses, specialty food/spices/goods, and try amazing food. It's not a huge market but it's worth doing a 30min stroll. Great spot to come to if the people you're with all want to eat something different. There is pasta, pizza, sandwiches, fruit, coffee, and more.

Do not miss this if you are in the area! Authentic Italian sandwiches the way locals make them. I had #9 and it was delicious. The meat was fresh and the bread was not heavy. Would highly recommend.

Started as a butcher shop many years ago and reimagined to a 'fast food' place in my new favorite market - Mercato di Testaccio, these guy know a cold Sardinian beer and a panino like no one's business. If I lived here, this would be my daily lunch...I mean like every day. Bottom Line: worth it even to see what happens when a butcher shop reemerges as a sandwich place...worth it

In a word, Perfecto. There's so much over the top goodness to be had in the Market, but this is a do not miss.

This place is 5 stars for a reason. Great spot in the awesome Mercato di Testaccio. We had the number 1 which was a simple beef and broccoli mix sandwich but honestly everything on the menu looked delicious. The employees were nice, overall vibe was incredible and the super fresh food was even better. Highly recommend visiting Modi e Vai in Mercato di Testaccio!

I mean what else can I say that hasn't already been said? This was my second time in Rome as well as my second time here for a sandwich. My local friend brought me here and feeling a bit rushed to decide when faced with sooooo many delicious looking options I just pointed to one that looked interesting and man did I (and they) nail it! It tasted as though I had selected some pork stewed with zucchini flowers that they slapped onto some ridiculously good bread that I can only assume they make themselves. As if that wasn't good enough they topped it with slices of pecorino. Scrumptious...so much so that I trekked back here on my return to Rome. This time around I had the carciofi with Pecorino. Simply put this is a roman style marinated whole artichoke squashed on to the bread and topped with cheese. Slightly more delicately flavored than the first go round but equally as good. God love an artichoke. As much great food as there is to explore in Rome this will be one my regular spots here for sure. If I remember correctly the sandwiches are €5 so take a number, have your order and your money ready, grab a bunch of napkins and pop a squat in one of the chairs around the corner from the counter and prepared to be dazzled by a good ol sandwich.

Great sandwich place! Definitely recommend going. We tried the boiled meat one (better than it sounds) and the vegetarian artichoke. Both were delicious! Service is fast once they call your number. Wait time for that is a little longer but we didn't wait longer than 15minutes I think. The market itself is very fun as well! Definitely worth a visit.

I bought 2. I think the filling is great and amazing, but my one issue is the bread. Bread is a little too dry for me, even though it's meant to sop up all that gravy and juices. I personally think a toasted crunch with olive oil bread would be better and that dry chalkiness would stop.

For the price of 4 euros the Panini/Sandwich was pretty good! Didn't blow me away but it was a good meal while stopping by the market.

Not a fan of "street food" from markets or carts. My meatball sandwich was absolutely delicious. Fresh, simple food. Friendly staff.

EAT HERE There are certain restaurants or food destinations that you have to hit when you go to a city. Mordi e Vai is one of those spots. Located at the far end of a covered market, you won't have to wait long before you're sinking your teeth into one of these delectable sandwiches. somebody send me a sandwich!!! What did we order? Veal, Broccoli rabe, salt slow cooked, tender veal sprinkled with the perfect hit of salt. This is their #1 l'allesso alla picchiapò stewed pieces of meat with a hint of spice, literal translation a little beat up... one of the most amazing sandwiches carciofi and parmesean the artichoke is roasted and is fork tender, he literally smashes the artichoke into the bread. T's favorite sandwich

The BEST sandwich (panini) I have ever had! And so cheap. So delicious. The entire vendors market it amazing, but you must make a stop here. Will be missing this from the States!

Within the Mercato Testaccio, you will find Mordi e vai. I'm sure they have other good stuff here too, but, polpette, polpette, polpette! Get their polpette! You're welcome!

Mainly came here because we seen it on bizarre foods. But omg for such a little place the sandwiches are delicious. We even went back for seconds. I had a tripe sand which and my fiancé had the picchiapo. We fell in love with this place. The owner is so nice too! We feel this was definitely the best hidden gem in Rome.

Awesome sandwich spot in Testaccio market. Our favorite sandwiches were meatball, beef with tomato sauce, and veal with wine sauce. Service is fast and the sandwiches are reasonably priced. Also, you get to enjoy the rest of the market after eating. Go visit for a satisfying lunch!

Maybe this place has been over-hyped, but I just thought it was okay, not great. It was a little expensive, too. Maybe the hype has caused them to raise their prices recently. Anyway, I don't see any reason to go out of your way to go to this place. The rest of the Mercato Testaccio is pretty cool, though, and there is plenty of good food there.

Great place for a sandwich. P and I made the trek over here and had a great time at the market. We both had the beef on bread with gravy. I had greens on mine as well. We also loaded up on cherries and cookies from other vendors in the market. Not touristy. I recommend visiting if you want to escape tourist rome.

A good spot to get something to eat while you are wandering around the testaccio market. You can see all the fillings they have for their sandwiches, and there is a detailed menu in English showing which ones are the most popular.

Most amazing sandwich I have ever had. I'm still in Italy and can't wait for them to open tomorrow to try another kind! Must try this place, as simple as it looks. 10 stars!

I seen this on an episode of bizarre food and had to see for myself when I was able to come to Italy. THIS PLACE IS FIRE!!! I got the tripe sandwich and my wife got the meatball sandwich.. English friendly!

I stopped in here for a picciapo sandwich based on Bizaare foods, and it was everything he said it was. It was awesome! this is a little vendor booth that absolutely nails street food. Get ready to get dirty and dig on in.

Easily the best food we had in Rome. We made the trek here twice for lunch in our 10 day stay.

First off, the Testaccio Market is awesome, everyone in Rome should venture over. Authentic Market, no tourists around. We went to Mordi e Vai around noon, no line or anything. They have tons to choose from, i ordered the veal, arugula and tomato panino, while my wife ordered the carciofi (artichoke) and parmigiano panino. Very reasonably priced, 8 Euros for two sandwiches. They were amazing, both had unbelievable flavor, veal was tender and juicy. The artichokes were braised until soft and then smashed into the bread. After finishing our paninos, we were about to leave when i turned around and went to get another sandwich. This time i tried the trippa (tripe). Again, so much flavor and so tender. If you are in Rome, make sure you take the time to visit this place. These guys are the real deal.

Wonderful street food! Great beef on bread dipped in broth. Perfect lunch in Rome. If you plan to go and shop the market afterword know most of the shops close for the afternoon. Recommended by The Splendid Table.