Teatro Salone Margherita
Teatro Salone Margherita
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Salone Margherita Theatre was born in 1898 in the heart of Rome. The name Margherita was a clear homage to Margherita of Savoia, King Umberto's first wife. Here typical vaudeville shows were presented to flaunt more luxury and refinement than in any theatre in Rome. In the '10s, the best comedians and the most searched soubrettes of the age appeared in the playbill of the theatre and, throughout the past century, it has been a theater attached to the revue, Roman comedy, vaudeville show and operetta. Since 2011 I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma performed here an important part of their Concert's Season.
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aj1809
Scotland37 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
I think that the reviews make it pretty clear that some opera aficionados are not really impressed by Salon Margherita. I would ask what had they really expected? The small theatre only seems to seat 150-200 or so in the audience so cant possibly have fantastic sets and staging or a full orchestra at the prices they charge. If you recognise this and go with reasonable expectations, I cant see how you would be too disappointed. Singers and orchestra are excellent, service friendly and attentive and the old theatre itself is beautiful. We thought it was a great night out in Rome.
We had dinner in our box, which was good fun, if a bit cramped for four people - be aware that each course is delivered when they think each act will be finished, so can sit on the table or serving trolley for a few minutes if things aren't right on time - so some courses not really hot when served. I think that would be my only criticism of the meal which was otherwise good and not standard pasta/pizza - we had a salad, then tray of mixed starters, pasta, veal and desert - so 5 courses! There didn't seem to be any choice when we booked, and coffee not included.
We had dinner in our box, which was good fun, if a bit cramped for four people - be aware that each course is delivered when they think each act will be finished, so can sit on the table or serving trolley for a few minutes if things aren't right on time - so some courses not really hot when served. I think that would be my only criticism of the meal which was otherwise good and not standard pasta/pizza - we had a salad, then tray of mixed starters, pasta, veal and desert - so 5 courses! There didn't seem to be any choice when we booked, and coffee not included.
Written September 8, 2017
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Eva O
Brussels, Belgium60 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
Fantastic performance of La Traviata in the small cosy art nouveau opera house "Teatro Salone Margherita" which is situated near the Spanish Steps. Violetta was wonderfull and she had a great presence on stage. The orchester and its conductor were great. Everything was very well organised, during the first break everybody was invited for a pasta meal, it was very easy to buy drinks. The atmosphere was like in a private opera. To be highly recommended.
Written August 27, 2013
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Tomh173
Sydney, Australia90 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Went the whole hog and bought dinner in a box. The opulent decor, the atmosphere and the live performances gave the evening a sense of occasion and a magical air. Something that you don't find often these days. It's not a restaurant, it's about the music, you just happen to be able to enjoy it while you eat.
Written July 7, 2019
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Thank you very much for your fantastic review!
Our goal is to let our guests live an unique experience in rome.
We are very glade you've enjoyed it....
Written November 6, 2019
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juliemew
Dublin, Ireland18 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
The entire experience was just ridiculous.
Having prebooked tickets for the opera with box and dinner we were very excited to attend.
However our excitement soon turned to dismay and quickly disbelief as events unfolded.
To begin we were told to arrive at 7.30 for the dinner option, but by ticket administrators we wer told to wait in a freezing cold semi recepetion area, after finally explaining to somone that we had a reservation we were escorted late and unapologetically to a box over the stage.
Where we could see he entire behind the scenes interactions, everything really except the opera itself. But some rather unprofessional conductments id rather not get in to.
The food was delayed 50 minutes, and even then, barely edible. The service was shocking, and even when complained I feel completly astounded as to the rude arrogant attitude of the so called manager.
I could write for hours at the inadequecy of this establshment but will leave it at this.
Severely disappointing in mediocre surroundings.
Having prebooked tickets for the opera with box and dinner we were very excited to attend.
However our excitement soon turned to dismay and quickly disbelief as events unfolded.
To begin we were told to arrive at 7.30 for the dinner option, but by ticket administrators we wer told to wait in a freezing cold semi recepetion area, after finally explaining to somone that we had a reservation we were escorted late and unapologetically to a box over the stage.
Where we could see he entire behind the scenes interactions, everything really except the opera itself. But some rather unprofessional conductments id rather not get in to.
The food was delayed 50 minutes, and even then, barely edible. The service was shocking, and even when complained I feel completly astounded as to the rude arrogant attitude of the so called manager.
I could write for hours at the inadequecy of this establshment but will leave it at this.
Severely disappointing in mediocre surroundings.
Written February 9, 2015
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Gentile Signora,
ci dispiace che non abbia apprezzato il nostro teatro.
Per fortuna i nostri spettacoli sono molto apprezzati e molta gente attende nel foyer prima di poter entrare in sala.
Forse i vostri posti non erano i migliori ma di questo avvertiamo sempre prima di vendere i posti a visibilità ridotta e chi ha prenotato sicuramente è stato avvisato.
I tavoli con la cena per fortuna sono sempre pieni: evidentemente il cibo ed il servizio piacciono a molti. Basta leggere i giudizi positivi.
Accettiamo critiche,ma il vostro ci sembra più uno sfogo senza senso.
Distinti saluti
Written October 2, 2015
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Tarantella G
Malta235 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The production of Roma! that we saw in late March did not disappoint. We wanted a musical that featured the music and dances of the eternal city and we were fortunate to be part of it. The venue is in itself a nostalgic journey into the past. The cast was amazing. The music was very authentic and many genres of Roman and Italian songs and serenades were featured. We didn’t opt for the dinner option and that was fine. This was money well-spent on a wonderful journey back in time. Highly recommended.
Written April 6, 2018
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PETOC
Dublin, Ireland81 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
We went to see La Traviata and had a wonderful nights entertainment. We had dinner before as the show started at 8:30pm but were advised to come early when the doors open an hour before as the seats are not allocated you are just booking an area, which is unusual. When we arrived we were shown to our area and this was fine and we held our seats with a jacket as everyone else was. We were shown as we entered that there was free salad and pasta for everyone if you would like a bowl and we thought that this was very good. We also picked up a leaflet for the opera which explained the show in English which helped us to remember the show as it progressed. It is a lovely small theatre and even if you had the cheapest seats you were not very far away from the stage. Drinks also were not expensive compared to some other theatres. The only thing was it was a long night as you are there 1 hr before the performance and it's an for 2hr 30min. Great value for an evening out and really felt like a private performance. Very central only 10 min walk from the Spanish steps. Will be back when in Rome again.
Written November 10, 2016
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Elspeth B
Durham, UK49 contributions
Sep 2015
This was new to me - a theatre designed for eating and watching opera! We had a table in a box and enjoyed a typically Roman dinner. Wine was extra but reasonably priced and service was absolutely excellent. Pudding was served at the interval! We saw "La Traviata' which was simply staged but superbly sung. A great night out!
Written November 20, 2015
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Alicat8686
Leicestershire18 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
After never seeing an opera before decided to go and see la traviata at this small theatre. The lead female singer to play the role was excellent. The orchestra were very good and the theatre itself was quite cosy. They served pasta in an intermission which we thought was strange looked ok smelt like tomato soup we didn't partake as we had eaten and it was 22.15 by this time. Drinks were expensive 2 coke zero from a big bottle 4 euros each. Over all though enjoyed the experience as can now say have seen an opera
Written May 21, 2014
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Bobbie096
Stafford, UK61 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
We visited the Opera Gran Gala at the Teatro Salone Margherita in July 2013. We are not particularly fans of opera but it seemed like a romantic idea to go to the opera whilst in Italy. Why not? This is a really lovely, quirky little theatre tucked away on Via Dei Due Macellli roughly half way between the Metro stops at Spagna (Spanish Steps) and Barberini. The internal decor is all red plush and gold paint and the oval shape means all seats have a great view of the stage. There are boxes all the way around the upper gallery and we were able to sit in one to watch the performance which was an experience in itself! We passed by during the day and bought tickets for the evening performance - but people were also able to purchase tickets on the night. A nice touch was that the theatre provided a steaming hot bowl of pasta (free of charge) to all guests during the interval which I thought was a lovely idea. It made the theatre feel very homely and welcoming if slightly eccentric.
The theatre runs two different performances on different dates with each programme including a selection of pieces from a range of different opera's. This was a nice introduction to opera for non-opera goers as you get a taste of different styles and composers. The programme we heard was Programme B which included pieces from The Barber of Seville, La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro, Tosca and Rigoletto. The performance was entertaining, the costumes excellent and the singers also seemed very good. They seemed to really enjoy what they were doing.
Programme A includes extracts from La Traviata, Don Giovanni, Madame Butterfly and Carmen
Prices for seats ranged from 25 - 40 euro's and in my opinion this evening was worth the price we paid. Would definitely make a return visit. Quirky and good fun.
The theatre runs two different performances on different dates with each programme including a selection of pieces from a range of different opera's. This was a nice introduction to opera for non-opera goers as you get a taste of different styles and composers. The programme we heard was Programme B which included pieces from The Barber of Seville, La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro, Tosca and Rigoletto. The performance was entertaining, the costumes excellent and the singers also seemed very good. They seemed to really enjoy what they were doing.
Programme A includes extracts from La Traviata, Don Giovanni, Madame Butterfly and Carmen
Prices for seats ranged from 25 - 40 euro's and in my opinion this evening was worth the price we paid. Would definitely make a return visit. Quirky and good fun.
Written September 19, 2013
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TM57
Australian Capital Territory, Australia14 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
If you love classical music then don't miss a performance at the Teatro Salone Margherita. We had our five course dinner served to us in our box seats and what a treat that was. The performance was fantastic,very professional and of world class. The Italians certainly love to sing Italian opera.
Written September 1, 2015
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Adventure29662717857
Brooklyn, NY
Who was the singer?
Steve C
Mount Pleasant, SC9 contributions
I'm not sure. It was an opera company. I think they had singers who alternated the parts. Maybe you can go to the "I Virtuosi dell Opera di Roma" website.
Can we get a taxi home after the opera about 11 PM
Dianna H
Pensacola, FL229 contributions
Yes! We did. Taxi stand near spanish steps.
katenoah
Eugene, OR2 contributions
What is the dress code?
Dianna H
Pensacola, FL229 contributions
We saw every kind of person dressed in every kind of way. I even saw someone dressed in a tux that seemed to take the time at intermission to change into pjs. No joke.
I wore a casual dress and my son and husband wore khakis and untucked shirts. We had box seats and felt just fine. It was warm in the theater, so I'd dress in something cool.
Daniela T
Buenos Aires, Argentina3 contributions
Does it have an elevator? I want to buy the box with dinner tickets, but I'm a wheelchair user.
Vctr C
4 contributions
Bonjour, est ce que le repas était bon ? le vin est compris dans le prix ? combien avez vous payé pour le repas + spectacle ?
Merci de votre réponse
Clare E
27 contributions
Is there an site in English that I can book tickets for a box and food.
Thank you
MusicaeMusica
Rome, Italy2 contributions
Yes, there is. The website from I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma.
Clare E
27 contributions
Is there an site in English that I can book tickets for a box and food.
Thank you
Ansonmarcus
New York City, NY79 contributions
Yes there is. If you go to site for the theatre you can change from Italian to English.
gianluca P
Rome, Italy18 contributions
Salve vorrei prenotare la cena spettacolo. Siamo due adulti e 3 ragazzi di 15 13 e 7 anni. Vorrei capire se lo spettacolo gran follia può coinvolgere anche i ragazzi?
ilik86
Rome, Italy53 contributions
Salve. Secondo me sì, può coinvolgere anche i ragazzi...Forse il ragazzo più giovane un po' meno perché si parla anche di politica ma io personalmente lo consiglio.
antuantai
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain1 contribution
Viajo junto a mi hijo de 11 años, podriamos asistie al teatro los dos???
AdrianaLitvin
Brasilia, DF503 contributions
Vi crianças pequenas assistindo, mas como é ópera pode ser que ele não goste tanto. Achei o espetáculo e o jantar muito bons.
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