Our favorite places in Rome
Breakfast / Snacks
This little ivy-covered bistrot is a landmark in Monti and is best suited for: breakfast, afternoon snacks, a quick lunch or a cocktail served with cold cuts and cheese platter.
30 locals recommend
La Casetta a Monti
62 Via della Madonna dei MontiThis little ivy-covered bistrot is a landmark in Monti and is best suited for: breakfast, afternoon snacks, a quick lunch or a cocktail served with cold cuts and cheese platter.
Breakfast from Panella bakery (Via Merulana 54). A few steps from the church of Santa Maria Maggiore and from our B&B, Panella is one of the most famous places in the city, especially for its coffee and bread! Refined and high quality products! There is a huge variety of desserts, from cakes to croissants, to the typical Italian pastries. I love their Espresso, a real cream. If you are looking for something special, check out the Espresso flavored pistachio or l hazelnut. Another typical thing about this place is the "Cappuccino Carbonari", very strong!
304 locals recommend
Pasticceria Panificio Panella Roma
54 Via MerulanaBreakfast from Panella bakery (Via Merulana 54). A few steps from the church of Santa Maria Maggiore and from our B&B, Panella is one of the most famous places in the city, especially for its coffee and bread! Refined and high quality products! There is a huge variety of desserts, from cakes to croissants, to the typical Italian pastries. I love their Espresso, a real cream. If you are looking for something special, check out the Espresso flavored pistachio or l hazelnut. Another typical thing about this place is the "Cappuccino Carbonari", very strong!
Another jewel of Roman pastry! High quality traditional recipes Close to Santa Maria Maggiore church, Piazza Vittorio square and my B&B! I recommend tasting the "maritozzo con la panna", "pastarelle" and the little cake with "crema Chantilly e frutti di bosco"
193 locals recommend
Pasticceria Regoli
60 Via dello StatutoAnother jewel of Roman pastry! High quality traditional recipes Close to Santa Maria Maggiore church, Piazza Vittorio square and my B&B! I recommend tasting the "maritozzo con la panna", "pastarelle" and the little cake with "crema Chantilly e frutti di bosco"
Restaurants
One of the "Osterie" that I love the most in Rome! “Osteria" where to eat historic dishes from the Roman culinary tradition. The restaurant does not accept reservations, a line must be made at the entrance!
75 locals recommend
Osteria da Fortunata
11/12 Via del PellegrinoOne of the "Osterie" that I love the most in Rome! “Osteria" where to eat historic dishes from the Roman culinary tradition. The restaurant does not accept reservations, a line must be made at the entrance!
One of the "Osterie" that I love the most in Rome! “Osteria" where to eat historic dishes from the Roman culinary tradition. The restaurant does not accept reservations, a line must be made at the entrance!
167 locals recommend
Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
29 Via dei VascellariOne of the "Osterie" that I love the most in Rome! “Osteria" where to eat historic dishes from the Roman culinary tradition. The restaurant does not accept reservations, a line must be made at the entrance!
Pasta Chef Monti
42 Via BaccinaTypical Italian and Roman dishes in a comfortable little space.
Little cozy place best known for past and other specialties from the south of Italy like "pizza fritta"
17 locals recommend
Ce Stamo A Pensà
81 Via LeoninaLittle cozy place best known for past and other specialties from the south of Italy like "pizza fritta"
Aroma
125 Via LabicanaTypical italian restaurant with a view of the Colosseum
ZUMA The restaurant at the top of Palazzo Fendi offers gourmet Japanese cuisine, in a refined environment with the right touch of glam. Informal and based on sharing dishes, the menu focuses on specialties cooked on the robata grill, a special charcoal grill, symbol of the international brand. Drinks can be enjoyed at Lorenzo Coppola's bartender, which can also be enjoyed on the terrace.
86 locals recommend
Zuma Rome
48 Via della Fontanella di BorgheseZUMA The restaurant at the top of Palazzo Fendi offers gourmet Japanese cuisine, in a refined environment with the right touch of glam. Informal and based on sharing dishes, the menu focuses on specialties cooked on the robata grill, a special charcoal grill, symbol of the international brand. Drinks can be enjoyed at Lorenzo Coppola's bartender, which can also be enjoyed on the terrace.
After the tour at Vatican Museum, there's a place nearby that I would advise where I love to go often. It's called La Zanzara (The Mosquito), via Crescenzio 84. It is not a tourist l place, it is frequented by Italians. They make great cocktails, the kitchen is roman and international.
255 locals recommend
La Zanzara
84 Via CrescenzioAfter the tour at Vatican Museum, there's a place nearby that I would advise where I love to go often. It's called La Zanzara (The Mosquito), via Crescenzio 84. It is not a tourist l place, it is frequented by Italians. They make great cocktails, the kitchen is roman and international.
RoYaL Art Cafè Roma
1 Piazza del ColosseoTypical italian restaurant with a view of the Colosseum.
Alternative and healthy mediterranean dishes made in a small and modern restaurant, which also sells organic products and aromatic plants.
50 locals recommend
Aromaticus
134 Via UrbanaAlternative and healthy mediterranean dishes made in a small and modern restaurant, which also sells organic products and aromatic plants.
Happy Hour
Panoramic cocktail bars with terrace and a view of the city, perfect for a lunch / dinner / happy hour outdoor.
7 locals recommend
Spritzeria Monti
108 Via dei SerpentiPanoramic cocktail bars with terrace and a view of the city, perfect for a lunch / dinner / happy hour outdoor.
Panoramic cocktail bars with terrace and a view of the city, perfect for a lunch / dinner / happy hour outdoor.
Humus Bistrot
106 Via della Madonna dei MontiPanoramic cocktail bars with terrace and a view of the city, perfect for a lunch / dinner / happy hour outdoor.
A little deli where to buy sandwiches made with local products, best for quick but tasty meals but also ideal for happy hour: cold cuts and cheese platters are served with wine or beer.
Fuorinorma
178 Via dei SerpentiA little deli where to buy sandwiches made with local products, best for quick but tasty meals but also ideal for happy hour: cold cuts and cheese platters are served with wine or beer.
After dinner
After visiting the Vatican Museums, there is a place nearby that I recommend and where I love to go often. It's called Ginny, on Via Giovanni Vitelleschi 44. It's a place where you can have both breakfast and lunch/dinner and drinks in the evening! They make great cocktails!
It is not a touristy place, it is frequented by Italians.
Ginny | Cocktail Bar | Wine Bar | Ristorante
After visiting the Vatican Museums, there is a place nearby that I recommend and where I love to go often. It's called Ginny, on Via Giovanni Vitelleschi 44. It's a place where you can have both breakfast and lunch/dinner and drinks in the evening! They make great cocktails!
It is not a touristy place, it is frequented by Italians.
Drop
183 Via CavourStylish vintage location for a good cocktail after dinner.
Club built into an old barber shop, an eccentric and unconventional place where to hang out while drinking a cocktail.
19 locals recommend
The Barber Shop
2 Via IsideClub built into an old barber shop, an eccentric and unconventional place where to hang out while drinking a cocktail.
Rooftop
Roof Garden & Bar
Otivm Roof Bar
Arts & Culture
Santa Maria Maggiore, is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy, from which size it receives the appellation "major". The ancient basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, l depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the health and protectress of the Roman people, l which was granted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on 15 August 1838 accompanied by his Papal bull Cœlestis Regina.
423 locals recommend
Sistine Chapel of Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria MaggioreSanta Maria Maggiore, is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy, from which size it receives the appellation "major". The ancient basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, l depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the health and protectress of the Roman people, l which was granted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on 15 August 1838 accompanied by his Papal bull Cœlestis Regina.
Church of St. Louis of the French
Piazza di San Luigi de' FrancesiBeliever or not, you can not leave Rome without seeing the Vatican, the l Vatican
Museums and the Sistine Chapel. I suggest you buy your tickets on line to avoid long lines. Do it directly through the official website. The ticket costs 16 euro. You can choose the day and the time slot.
1755 locals recommend
Vatican Museums
Believer or not, you can not leave Rome without seeing the Vatican, the l Vatican
Museums and the Sistine Chapel. I suggest you buy your tickets on line to avoid long lines. Do it directly through the official website. The ticket costs 16 euro. You can choose the day and the time slot.
The secrets of Rome
If you have some spare time during your stay, I leave you a list of the secret wonders of Rome that only a few know
Orange Garden
Piazza Pietro D'Illiria
Aventine Keyhole
4 Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta
Gianicolo Garden
29 Via Raffaello Giovagnoli
Terrace of the Pincio
Viale Gabriele D'Annunzio