Food Scene
Pasticceria Panificio Panella Roma
54 Via MerulanaA point of excellence in Rome...
A slice of the old Rome of decades ago, as it used to be before tourism - moderate prices, family-friendly, good Roman cooking and great pizzas, popular with both locals and tourists,(try the "Coda alla Vaccinara" or Roman-style Oxtail!) the Host Luciano and the staff are very Roman and theatrical, making for a party-like atmosphere and with no kitchen closing between lunch and dinner, you can eat at any time - closed Wednesdays. Covered tent lets you eat outdoors in all seasons and weather or indoors according to preference.
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Ristorante Colosseo "Luzzi"
88 Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoA slice of the old Rome of decades ago, as it used to be before tourism - moderate prices, family-friendly, good Roman cooking and great pizzas, popular with both locals and tourists,(try the "Coda alla Vaccinara" or Roman-style Oxtail!) the Host Luciano and the staff are very Roman and theatrical, making for a party-like atmosphere and with no kitchen closing between lunch and dinner, you can eat at any time - closed Wednesdays. Covered tent lets you eat outdoors in all seasons and weather or indoors according to preference.
One of the best restaurants in our zone, just around the corner 20 meters. Good Roman cooking, with pizza, pasta, meats, fish, and non-meat options, outdoors dining also.
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the Padellaccio 2
73/75 Viale ManzoniOne of the best restaurants in our zone, just around the corner 20 meters. Good Roman cooking, with pizza, pasta, meats, fish, and non-meat options, outdoors dining also.
Specialised in many different types of pasta, with taster menu of at least 3 or more different types available and also good Roman cooking.
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Hostaria Isidoro Roma
59/A Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoSpecialised in many different types of pasta, with taster menu of at least 3 or more different types available and also good Roman cooking.
Special unusual touches to the Roman-based menu, excellent cooks, small restaurant near St. Clement's Basilica.
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Hostaria I Clementini
106 Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoSpecial unusual touches to the Roman-based menu, excellent cooks, small restaurant near St. Clement's Basilica.
Called "Made in Sud" (or "Made in the South"Best pizza-by-the-slice in Rome, with many Neapolitan fried specialties and sweets, on an artsy street with the Arte e Pensieri gallery and others along the way.
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Made in Sud
46 Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoCalled "Made in Sud" (or "Made in the South"Best pizza-by-the-slice in Rome, with many Neapolitan fried specialties and sweets, on an artsy street with the Arte e Pensieri gallery and others along the way.
Great selection of teas, coffees and sweets in a funky mismatched atmosphere almost a scene from a Van Gogh painting and tables on the street too with a view of the Colosseum.
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Cafè Cafè
44 Via dei SS. QuattroGreat selection of teas, coffees and sweets in a funky mismatched atmosphere almost a scene from a Van Gogh painting and tables on the street too with a view of the Colosseum.
Crab ristorante di pesce
2 Via Capo d'AfricaTop-level seafood near the Colosseum.
Caffé with wide variety of pastries not far from our place, on Via Merulana, in the Esquilino quarter.
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Il Pasticciaccio
Caffé with wide variety of pastries not far from our place, on Via Merulana, in the Esquilino quarter.
Fine seafood dining with maritime decor inside. The Roman branch of a famous restaurant in Naples.
Scoglio di Frisio
256 Via MerulanaFine seafood dining with maritime decor inside. The Roman branch of a famous restaurant in Naples.
Great pizzas and salads and beer, both indoors, with board games to play or outdoors on sidewalk, with view of the Colosseum.
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La Pace del Cervello
63 Via dei SS. QuattroGreat pizzas and salads and beer, both indoors, with board games to play or outdoors on sidewalk, with view of the Colosseum.
They changed the name to Quattroequattrotto, ( Roman slang meany "speedy", but is not always fast eating, is just its slang name)just around the corner from the Luzzi Trattoria, specialised in good Roman cooking with modern twists to it , good house wine, and tables outdoors if wished.
Ai Tre Scalini by Luzzi
30 Via dei SS. QuattroThey changed the name to Quattroequattrotto, ( Roman slang meany "speedy", but is not always fast eating, is just its slang name)just around the corner from the Luzzi Trattoria, specialised in good Roman cooking with modern twists to it , good house wine, and tables outdoors if wished.
A good bakery basically, that also offers many types of by the slice pizza and cooked foods at tables , besides baked sweets and good coffee, is often crowded with Romans having lunch, arrive early( before 1 pm) for lunch.
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Bakery Roscioli Pietro
46/48 Via BuonarrotiA good bakery basically, that also offers many types of by the slice pizza and cooked foods at tables , besides baked sweets and good coffee, is often crowded with Romans having lunch, arrive early( before 1 pm) for lunch.
Most wide-ranging selection of pastries in the zone, and also oldest one in zone - veritable delights, unfortunately no coffee, must take away or eat within crowded narrow shop. Must see!
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Pasticceria Regoli
60 Via dello StatutoMost wide-ranging selection of pastries in the zone, and also oldest one in zone - veritable delights, unfortunately no coffee, must take away or eat within crowded narrow shop. Must see!
One of the best Roman style restaurants in Rome, very popular among real Romans, near the Testaccio neighborhood , one takes the 3 tram to the pyramid and walks to it or a taxi.
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Trattoria Perilli
39 Via MarmorataOne of the best Roman style restaurants in Rome, very popular among real Romans, near the Testaccio neighborhood , one takes the 3 tram to the pyramid and walks to it or a taxi.
Very expensive and well-cared-for Roman dining starting at about 300 euros a head with wine, with fabulous one-of-a-kind view of the Colosseum from Hotel's roof right in front of it.
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Aroma
125 Via LabicanaVery expensive and well-cared-for Roman dining starting at about 300 euros a head with wine, with fabulous one-of-a-kind view of the Colosseum from Hotel's roof right in front of it.
Among Romans this is known as Rome's best restaurant, meaning "At the Bolognese's Place" - as you can guess, very expensive (over 300 a head) dining on culinary treasures which helped make the medieval city of Bologna famous, it is said that Tom Cruise always dines here when in Rome as do many famous people. In the heart of downtown at the Piazza del Popolo, with striking scenery all around.
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Dal Bolognese Roma
1 Piazza del PopoloAmong Romans this is known as Rome's best restaurant, meaning "At the Bolognese's Place" - as you can guess, very expensive (over 300 a head) dining on culinary treasures which helped make the medieval city of Bologna famous, it is said that Tom Cruise always dines here when in Rome as do many famous people. In the heart of downtown at the Piazza del Popolo, with striking scenery all around.
Volpetti is a delicatessen of Italy's best specialties, seen through the window, on Via Marmorata, near the Pyramid, in the Testaccio quarter, and just around the corner to the right one door down is their restaurant of prepared hot foods which is always a treat.
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Volpetti Salumeria
47 Via MarmorataVolpetti is a delicatessen of Italy's best specialties, seen through the window, on Via Marmorata, near the Pyramid, in the Testaccio quarter, and just around the corner to the right one door down is their restaurant of prepared hot foods which is always a treat.
Also called the Mercato Esquilino, ( or Esquilino quarter market) in the Esquilino quarter, it takes up a whole block , (don't enter on the Via Giolitti side, but on the Via Principe Amedeo side), it is found just a short three blocks down Via Principe Eugenio to Via Marmara and turn right one block to Via Principe Amedeo, you'll see the entrance to Rome 's (one-story pink and beige building) best covered market, a world of sights to see, open 7 am - 2,30 pm and the side market next to it for fabrics, clothes, tailors, housewares. No pre- cooked meals or foods available here, just a wide variety of Italia and foreign foodstuffs to cook at home.
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Mercato Centrale Roma
36 Via Giovanni GiolittiAlso called the Mercato Esquilino, ( or Esquilino quarter market) in the Esquilino quarter, it takes up a whole block , (don't enter on the Via Giolitti side, but on the Via Principe Amedeo side), it is found just a short three blocks down Via Principe Eugenio to Via Marmara and turn right one block to Via Principe Amedeo, you'll see the entrance to Rome 's (one-story pink and beige building) best covered market, a world of sights to see, open 7 am - 2,30 pm and the side market next to it for fabrics, clothes, tailors, housewares. No pre- cooked meals or foods available here, just a wide variety of Italia and foreign foodstuffs to cook at home.
Probably Rome's best pastry store, the Roman branch of a pastry shop from Palermo, Sicily. Within the small shopping center on this road.
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Dagnino Pastry Shop and Café
75 Via Vittorio Emanuele OrlandoProbably Rome's best pastry store, the Roman branch of a pastry shop from Palermo, Sicily. Within the small shopping center on this road.
Oldest coffee house in Rome with incredible decor from the 1700's and 1800's, where Rome's intelligentsia convened down the centuries. They also sell their trademark coffee and tea cups in white china with orange black and gold trim, with their name on them. Have a treat and enjoy atmosphere from centuries ago, rubbing shoulders with interesting people in Rome. On Via Condotti, Rome's high-end street, going between the Via Del Corso main street and the Spanish Steps.
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Antico Caffè Greco
86 Via dei CondottiOldest coffee house in Rome with incredible decor from the 1700's and 1800's, where Rome's intelligentsia convened down the centuries. They also sell their trademark coffee and tea cups in white china with orange black and gold trim, with their name on them. Have a treat and enjoy atmosphere from centuries ago, rubbing shoulders with interesting people in Rome. On Via Condotti, Rome's high-end street, going between the Via Del Corso main street and the Spanish Steps.
Drinks & Nightlife
Specialised in small tasty dishes to have with a vast array of wines available, on an artsy street with galleries a block from the Colosseum.
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Divin Ostilia
4 Via OstiliaSpecialised in small tasty dishes to have with a vast array of wines available, on an artsy street with galleries a block from the Colosseum.
Great selection of wines and cold cuts, and starters for the cultural crowd , also popular among nearby universities and UN Food Program workers.
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Enoteca Wineconcept
64 Via Capo d'AfricaGreat selection of wines and cold cuts, and starters for the cultural crowd , also popular among nearby universities and UN Food Program workers.
Indoor wine bar with large windows letting light in, interiors mix of turn-of-century Parisian and London Underground Tube Bathrooms, great selection in a fun place.
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Caffè Propaganda
15 Via ClaudiaIndoor wine bar with large windows letting light in, interiors mix of turn-of-century Parisian and London Underground Tube Bathrooms, great selection in a fun place.
Sightseeing
Must-see , also online tickets and night tours available on the coopculture (dot) it website.
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Koloseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoMust-see , also online tickets and night tours available on the coopculture (dot) it website.
Rome's best-preserved ancient temple, as was a church from the 7th century. The Oculus is the focal point and holds the tombs of kings and queens of Italy and the painter Raphael, besides stunning marbles and frescoes, is a working church, please respect.
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Panteon
Piazza della RotondaRome's best-preserved ancient temple, as was a church from the 7th century. The Oculus is the focal point and holds the tombs of kings and queens of Italy and the painter Raphael, besides stunning marbles and frescoes, is a working church, please respect.
Parks & Nature
Great park for view of the Colosseum and snack bar where you can have a drink under towering umbrella pines.
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Park Colle Oppio
Viale del Monte OppioGreat park for view of the Colosseum and snack bar where you can have a drink under towering umbrella pines.
Out along the old Appia Antica consular road, with tombs lining a stretch of the old pine-lined Roman road with ancient basalt paving stones with ruts that goes on for at least a kilometer between villas and a few restaurants, often people come out here to ride horses, eat in groups at the restaurants and to rent bikes to ride or come from Rome in groups to ride out here. The Archeobus tour comes out here, where there are the catacombs, and can be taken from the stop at Piazza venezia, see website for info.
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Regionalni park Appia Antica
42 Via Appia AnticaOut along the old Appia Antica consular road, with tombs lining a stretch of the old pine-lined Roman road with ancient basalt paving stones with ruts that goes on for at least a kilometer between villas and a few restaurants, often people come out here to ride horses, eat in groups at the restaurants and to rent bikes to ride or come from Rome in groups to ride out here. The Archeobus tour comes out here, where there are the catacombs, and can be taken from the stop at Piazza venezia, see website for info.
The old Roman noble family of the Borghese dynasty donated their villas and parks to the city and it spans the whole north side of Rome, with various entrances, my favorite is climbing the Spanish Steps and walking off to the left from there up the road past the Villa Medici that houses the Academy of France, and beyond that into the Villa Borghese park, where it leans out over Rome with a belvedere having a panoramic view of the rooftops of Rome from the Pincio Hill. See the water clocks and various delights of the sprawling villa.
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Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IThe old Roman noble family of the Borghese dynasty donated their villas and parks to the city and it spans the whole north side of Rome, with various entrances, my favorite is climbing the Spanish Steps and walking off to the left from there up the road past the Villa Medici that houses the Academy of France, and beyond that into the Villa Borghese park, where it leans out over Rome with a belvedere having a panoramic view of the rooftops of Rome from the Pincio Hill. See the water clocks and various delights of the sprawling villa.
A small, but well-loved park on the edge of the Celio quarter, housing the Villa Celimontana, with ancient Roman statuary in gardens and an obelisk from Egypt, a beautiful place to have a rest.
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Villa Celimontana
A small, but well-loved park on the edge of the Celio quarter, housing the Villa Celimontana, with ancient Roman statuary in gardens and an obelisk from Egypt, a beautiful place to have a rest.
Arts & Culture
Our favorite gallery in Rome, often doing shows by multiple artists, the veteran artists hosts, Bruno Aller and Marisa Facchinetti, are famous artists in their own right, of the conceptual school, who know Rome inside and out and host cutting edge talent who count in the new and also established conceptual art Roman art scene.
Galleria Arte E Pensieri
3 Via OstiliaOur favorite gallery in Rome, often doing shows by multiple artists, the veteran artists hosts, Bruno Aller and Marisa Facchinetti, are famous artists in their own right, of the conceptual school, who know Rome inside and out and host cutting edge talent who count in the new and also established conceptual art Roman art scene.
Found up the staircase with lions off to the left side of the Unknown Soldier Monument, on top of Capitoline Hill, with the original last Roman equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius ( the one in the Capitol square is a modern copy from the 1980's), from the history of capitol hills bronze-age dwellers, to ancient Roman statuary, within famous frescoed halls by Cavalier D'Arpino, the Master whom Caravaggio was formed under, and the famous Capitoline Wolf statue, to famous old master icons and many Italian Renaissance paintings, the view from the downstairs rooms of the statuary hall over the Forum are legendary and you will not forget this museum soon. Reservations are not required.
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Kapitolski vuk
1 Piazza del CampidoglioFound up the staircase with lions off to the left side of the Unknown Soldier Monument, on top of Capitoline Hill, with the original last Roman equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius ( the one in the Capitol square is a modern copy from the 1980's), from the history of capitol hills bronze-age dwellers, to ancient Roman statuary, within famous frescoed halls by Cavalier D'Arpino, the Master whom Caravaggio was formed under, and the famous Capitoline Wolf statue, to famous old master icons and many Italian Renaissance paintings, the view from the downstairs rooms of the statuary hall over the Forum are legendary and you will not forget this museum soon. Reservations are not required.
Ine of Rome oldest and best art supplies stores, near the Pantheon and the Piazza della Minerva.
Poggi Art Store
18 Via Cardinale Merry del ValIne of Rome oldest and best art supplies stores, near the Pantheon and the Piazza della Minerva.
Essentials
Great supermarket on corner under house, open 8 am - 10 pm Mon-Sat and 8 am-9pm Sun.
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Supermercato Emme Più
40/44 Viale ManzoniGreat supermarket on corner under house, open 8 am - 10 pm Mon-Sat and 8 am-9pm Sun.
Shopping
Good fashion for women, men and children at affordable prices and also an extra large sized women's section.
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OVS
62 Viale di TrastevereGood fashion for women, men and children at affordable prices and also an extra large sized women's section.
Via del Corso
Via del CorsoRome's main shopping street
Via Cola di Rienzo
Via Cola di RienzoRome's second-most frequented shopping street
Rome's high-end shopping street going between Via del Corso and the Spanish Steps.
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Via Condotti
Via dei CondottiRome's high-end shopping street going between Via del Corso and the Spanish Steps.
Vertecchi
70 a/b Via della CroceOne of Rome's best art supplies stores, for the artist in you.
There is a Pitran Uomo (for men) on the first part of the block of Via Merulana after Via dello Statuto, and farther down, almost at the St. Mary Major church is the Pitran Womens store - both are fashion for oversized people, not cheap but good quality.
Pitran donna srl
29 Via MerulanaThere is a Pitran Uomo (for men) on the first part of the block of Via Merulana after Via dello Statuto, and farther down, almost at the St. Mary Major church is the Pitran Womens store - both are fashion for oversized people, not cheap but good quality.
A small store with women's old fashioned wool undergarments, stockings, sewing supplies, and probably Rome's most varied collection of fantasy wools for knitting available.
Merceria
45/47 Via Principe EugenioA small store with women's old fashioned wool undergarments, stockings, sewing supplies, and probably Rome's most varied collection of fantasy wools for knitting available.
Rome's best MOnday to Saturday clothing flea market, from used clothes to new and vintage, very low priced Rome t-shirts, hats, belts, etc. - near the San Giovanni Basilica, go beyond it and pass under the city gate, and turn right on the first road there, with stalls along it, that is Via Sannio, go beyond the sellers on the sidewalks under tents, and go to the permanent stalls inside the market for more variety than the sllers along the sidewalk. Open Monday to Saturday until 6 pm. Near San Giovanni metro stop.
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Tržnica Via Sannio
Via SannioRome's best MOnday to Saturday clothing flea market, from used clothes to new and vintage, very low priced Rome t-shirts, hats, belts, etc. - near the San Giovanni Basilica, go beyond it and pass under the city gate, and turn right on the first road there, with stalls along it, that is Via Sannio, go beyond the sellers on the sidewalks under tents, and go to the permanent stalls inside the market for more variety than the sllers along the sidewalk. Open Monday to Saturday until 6 pm. Near San Giovanni metro stop.
Actually this is offically called the Mercato dell'Esquilino, or Piazza Vittorio Market, it is not anymore on Piazza Vittorio, but 2 blocks away, on Via Principe Amedeo with the corner of Via Marmora, it is Rome's best covered market, a gourmet find with foods from all over the world at lesser prices. There is also a clothing, house goods and fabrics section to the side of the vegatable and food market, across the square, and also has tailors who will work while you wait. The market is open Monday to Saturday 7 am-2.30 pm more or less. The spice sellers at the entrance often sell many foods from around the world that are hard to find elsewhere. Unfortunately there are no prepared foods.
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Trg Vittorio Emanuele II
1 P.za Vittorio Emanuele IIActually this is offically called the Mercato dell'Esquilino, or Piazza Vittorio Market, it is not anymore on Piazza Vittorio, but 2 blocks away, on Via Principe Amedeo with the corner of Via Marmora, it is Rome's best covered market, a gourmet find with foods from all over the world at lesser prices. There is also a clothing, house goods and fabrics section to the side of the vegatable and food market, across the square, and also has tailors who will work while you wait. The market is open Monday to Saturday 7 am-2.30 pm more or less. The spice sellers at the entrance often sell many foods from around the world that are hard to find elsewhere. Unfortunately there are no prepared foods.