Guidebook for Roma
Food Scene
Mercato Centrale, newly opened as of October 2016, has become the go-to spot for foodies. There was no better place to have Mercato Centrale than Rome’s own Termini Station, right in the heart of the Esquilino neighborhood, a place where both weary travelers and locals can eat well. Mercato Centrale is a one stop shop for all tastes and food needs – here you can find everything from sweets, to pizza, to vegan meals, and more. While the first floor is perfect for casual dining, the second floor is used to house special events and culinary experiences. Upstairs you’ll find acclaimed chef Oliver Glowig’s restaurant La Tavola, il Vino, e la Dispensa, which features Roman dishes revisited. There
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Mercato Centrale Roma
36 Via Giovanni Giolitti Mercato Centrale, newly opened as of October 2016, has become the go-to spot for foodies. There was no better place to have Mercato Centrale than Rome’s own Termini Station, right in the heart of the Esquilino neighborhood, a place where both weary travelers and locals can eat well. Mercato Centrale is a one stop shop for all tastes and food needs – here you can find everything from sweets, to pizza, to vegan meals, and more. While the first floor is perfect for casual dining, the second floor is used to house special events and culinary experiences. Upstairs you’ll find acclaimed chef Oliver Glowig’s restaurant La Tavola, il Vino, e la Dispensa, which features Roman dishes revisited. There
This industrial style loft lounge is a great place to get together with friends over cocktails or wine. The casual ambience and laid-back scenery provides an ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks or an afternoon spritz.
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Salotto Caronte
23 Via Machiavelli This industrial style loft lounge is a great place to get together with friends over cocktails or wine. The casual ambience and laid-back scenery provides an ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks or an afternoon spritz.
This cafe, formerly a hat shop and converted into a 3-story coffee shop, boasts a unique ambience compared to other locales in Rome. Inspired by Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, The decor alone – ornate wallpaper and vintage furniture – will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time. Try their cocktails, coffee, or panini.
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Gatsby Cafè
106 P.za Vittorio Emanuele IIThis cafe, formerly a hat shop and converted into a 3-story coffee shop, boasts a unique ambience compared to other locales in Rome. Inspired by Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, The decor alone – ornate wallpaper and vintage furniture – will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time. Try their cocktails, coffee, or panini.
What's a neighborhood without a go-to gelato place? This gelateria, open since the mid 1860's, has been a staple for many either visiting or living in Rome. The value for the exchange of gelato is well worth the trip to Esquilino. Unlike many gelaterias, Palazzo del Freddo has plenty of seating for everyone.
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Gelateria Fassi
65-67 Via Principe EugenioWhat's a neighborhood without a go-to gelato place? This gelateria, open since the mid 1860's, has been a staple for many either visiting or living in Rome. The value for the exchange of gelato is well worth the trip to Esquilino. Unlike many gelaterias, Palazzo del Freddo has plenty of seating for everyone.
There is no better place for this unique Chinese dining restaurant than in Esquilino itself, as the neighborhood is often nicknamed the "Chinatown" of Rome with its abundance of diversity. Look no further than Hang Zhou da Sonia to get your Asian food fix, as their extensive menu is enough to satisfy any palate. Sample their dumplings to start, followed by their raved about Sichuan-style spicy chicken.
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Hang Zhou
82 Via Principe EugenioThere is no better place for this unique Chinese dining restaurant than in Esquilino itself, as the neighborhood is often nicknamed the "Chinatown" of Rome with its abundance of diversity. Look no further than Hang Zhou da Sonia to get your Asian food fix, as their extensive menu is enough to satisfy any palate. Sample their dumplings to start, followed by their raved about Sichuan-style spicy chicken.
There is a reason why tourists and locals alike come here time and time again. They serve up fantastic cucina romana including their legendary bucatini all’amatriciana. This family owned restaurant has kept the traditions running for decades and it doesn’t look like it will stop anytime soon. As the saying goes, come hungry, leave happy!
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Trattoria Vecchia Roma
12/b/c Via FerruccioThere is a reason why tourists and locals alike come here time and time again. They serve up fantastic cucina romana including their legendary bucatini all’amatriciana. This family owned restaurant has kept the traditions running for decades and it doesn’t look like it will stop anytime soon. As the saying goes, come hungry, leave happy!
Some rave about their desserts and coffee, others rave about their aperitivo. Either way you have it, Panella is a must when visiting Rome to try traditional Italian pastries, pizza, & coffee. Walking by the restaurant alone is enough to make you want to stop in – their extremely tempting display of sweets gets their customers every time.
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Pasticceria Panificio Panella Roma
54 Via MerulanaSome rave about their desserts and coffee, others rave about their aperitivo. Either way you have it, Panella is a must when visiting Rome to try traditional Italian pastries, pizza, & coffee. Walking by the restaurant alone is enough to make you want to stop in – their extremely tempting display of sweets gets their customers every time.
Mercato Esquilino is an expat's best friend: often times, produce that can be found here is unique to this market and maybe hard to find elsewhere in Rome. This food market is also well known for their vast variety of spices from all over the world and is also a great place to snag Italy's fresh produce, fish, and meat. Even if there isn't anything on your shopping list, it's worth the visit just for the experience.
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Nuovo Mercato Esquilino
184 Via Principe AmedeoMercato Esquilino is an expat's best friend: often times, produce that can be found here is unique to this market and maybe hard to find elsewhere in Rome. This food market is also well known for their vast variety of spices from all over the world and is also a great place to snag Italy's fresh produce, fish, and meat. Even if there isn't anything on your shopping list, it's worth the visit just for the experience.
A great place to get a taste of many rustic Roman specialties, such as trippa, coratella, and pajata to name a few. Perfect for family style dining to try multiple different dishes. The seafood pasta is quite a popular choice on the menu. And despite their offal offerings mentioned above, there are surprisingly great options for veggie eaters as well.
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Trattoria Morgana
21 Via MecenateA great place to get a taste of many rustic Roman specialties, such as trippa, coratella, and pajata to name a few. Perfect for family style dining to try multiple different dishes. The seafood pasta is quite a popular choice on the menu. And despite their offal offerings mentioned above, there are surprisingly great options for veggie eaters as well.
With Esquilino being one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Rome, it comes as no surprise that one of the best Indian restaurants in the city is situated right next to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. This is the perfect spot if you’re craving a break from pasta, pizza, and other carbs: indulge in their wide selection of Northern and Southern Indian meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes in a warm, and inviting environment.
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Indian Restaurant Krishna13
13 Via FoscoloWith Esquilino being one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Rome, it comes as no surprise that one of the best Indian restaurants in the city is situated right next to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. This is the perfect spot if you’re craving a break from pasta, pizza, and other carbs: indulge in their wide selection of Northern and Southern Indian meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes in a warm, and inviting environment.
Trattoria Da Teo
7A Piazza dei PonzianiEven if you don't have a sweet tooth, stopping by Regoli for a pastry is an absolute must. Choose from a variety of cream filled pastry puffs, crostatine (jam tartlets), biscotti, and other delicious Roman sweets.
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Pasticceria Regoli
60 Via dello StatutoEven if you don't have a sweet tooth, stopping by Regoli for a pastry is an absolute must. Choose from a variety of cream filled pastry puffs, crostatine (jam tartlets), biscotti, and other delicious Roman sweets.
Bakery Roscioli Pietro
46/48 Via BuonarrotiSightseeing
The Basilica de Santa Maria Maggiore is the largest Catholic Marion church in Rome. Its construction began in 435 AD, and it features a blend of baroque, Romanesque, and medieval architecture. With its rich history and grand interior, it will be sure to impress many as they make their way through its doors.
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Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria MaggioreThe Basilica de Santa Maria Maggiore is the largest Catholic Marion church in Rome. Its construction began in 435 AD, and it features a blend of baroque, Romanesque, and medieval architecture. With its rich history and grand interior, it will be sure to impress many as they make their way through its doors.
The reigning queen of Trastevere’s family of must-see destinations, Santa Maria di Trastevere is one of Rome’s oldest churches. First constructed in 221 and 227, the basilica is renowned for its unique and beautiful 13th century mosaics by Pietro Cavallini. Situated in Trastevere’s bustling Piazza Santa Maria di Trastevere, escape the crowds for just a moment, and step into this holy sanctuary of serenity and spirituality.
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Bazilika Gospe u Trastevereu
Piazza di Santa Maria in TrastevereThe reigning queen of Trastevere’s family of must-see destinations, Santa Maria di Trastevere is one of Rome’s oldest churches. First constructed in 221 and 227, the basilica is renowned for its unique and beautiful 13th century mosaics by Pietro Cavallini. Situated in Trastevere’s bustling Piazza Santa Maria di Trastevere, escape the crowds for just a moment, and step into this holy sanctuary of serenity and spirituality.
Proud to claim the title of the Tiber River’s only island, Isola Tiberina is a sight worth visiting more than once. Home to a hospital, this boat-shaped island is associated with medicine,a beautiful piazza and a fine cluster of restaurants of course! Located just south of Ponte Garibaldi, Isola Tiberina is undoubtedly the most scenic way to cross from the centre to Trastevere.
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Tiberski otok
Proud to claim the title of the Tiber River’s only island, Isola Tiberina is a sight worth visiting more than once. Home to a hospital, this boat-shaped island is associated with medicine,a beautiful piazza and a fine cluster of restaurants of course! Located just south of Ponte Garibaldi, Isola Tiberina is undoubtedly the most scenic way to cross from the centre to Trastevere.
Situated at the top of Gianicolo Hill, the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola (more commonly referred to as the Gianicolo fountain) built in 1612 faces a picture perfect view of Rome. As the cascading streams run over white marble, be sure to revel in this fine moment of La Dolce Vita.
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Janiculum Terrace
Salita di Sant'OnofrioSituated at the top of Gianicolo Hill, the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola (more commonly referred to as the Gianicolo fountain) built in 1612 faces a picture perfect view of Rome. As the cascading streams run over white marble, be sure to revel in this fine moment of La Dolce Vita.
Koloseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoBasilica of San Clemente
95 Via LabicanaParks & Nature
Park Colle Oppio
Viale del Monte OppioIf the frenetic, vibrant streets of Trastevere get a little tiresome, step into a world of serenity at Orto Botanico and recharge! Situated on the fringe of Trastevere this vast garden is operated and maintained by Rome’s Sapienza University. With over 7,000 international plant varieties and a Japanese tea garden, this truly is the place to find your inner zen.
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Botanički vrt Rima
23 A - 24 Largo Cristina di SveziaIf the frenetic, vibrant streets of Trastevere get a little tiresome, step into a world of serenity at Orto Botanico and recharge! Situated on the fringe of Trastevere this vast garden is operated and maintained by Rome’s Sapienza University. With over 7,000 international plant varieties and a Japanese tea garden, this truly is the place to find your inner zen.
Vrt naranči
Piazza Pietro D'IlliriaVilla Celimontana
Shopping
A true music lover’s oasis, this record store is full of albums, CDs, and books in which you’ll find all types of genres and categories. The specialized and experienced staff will be sure to help you in searching for whatever you need. Their reasonable prices are also worth stopping by to browse.
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Discoteca Laziale
263 Via Giovanni GiolittiA true music lover’s oasis, this record store is full of albums, CDs, and books in which you’ll find all types of genres and categories. The specialized and experienced staff will be sure to help you in searching for whatever you need. Their reasonable prices are also worth stopping by to browse.
Drinks & Nightlife
There isn’t a lack of entertainment available at the Radisson Blu Es Hotel with their rooftop bar and pool (open from May to September) complete with an aperitivo and DJ – a trip here can easily be turned into an all day or night event with family or friends. The seven-set restaurant, which officially opens on 7/5, will be having their outside events to entertain during the warm, summer months. Even for a relaxing day, pamper yourself at the on-site spa with plenty of massage options and treatments at your fingertips. Enjoy a taste of Italy at the two restaurants, Zest & Sette offering unmatched seafood and gourmet dishes with the some of the best views in the city.
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Radisson Blu es. Hotel, Rome
171 Via Filippo TuratiThere isn’t a lack of entertainment available at the Radisson Blu Es Hotel with their rooftop bar and pool (open from May to September) complete with an aperitivo and DJ – a trip here can easily be turned into an all day or night event with family or friends. The seven-set restaurant, which officially opens on 7/5, will be having their outside events to entertain during the warm, summer months. Even for a relaxing day, pamper yourself at the on-site spa with plenty of massage options and treatments at your fingertips. Enjoy a taste of Italy at the two restaurants, Zest & Sette offering unmatched seafood and gourmet dishes with the some of the best views in the city.
Pigneto station
Getting Around
Roma Termini station
40 Via Giovanni GiolittiEssentials
Lavasciuga
30 Via delle CaveLaundry Self Service
20 Via Conte Verde