Your personal guide to experiencing Rome like a true local. Discover our handpicked tips to make your trip unique.
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Museums & Galleries
GNAM – National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
Italy’s largest modern/contemporary art collection (19th C. onwards).
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131, 00197 Roma RM
MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts
Contemporary art & architecture museum. Striking building.
Via Guido Reni, 4a, 00196 Roma RM
Centrale Montemartini
Classical sculptures in a former power plant. Unique setting.
Via Ostiense, 106, 00154 Roma RM
Borghese Gallery and Museum
MANDATORY online booking, often weeks in advance!
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM
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Cafes & Bars
Caffè Letterario
Cafe & cultural event space in Ostiense. Hosts readings, music.
Via Ostiense, 95, 00154 Roma RM
Gran Caffè la Caffettiera
Elegant, traditional cafe facing Temple of Hadrian.
Piazza di Pietra, 65, 00186 Roma RM
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Parks & Viewpoints
Villa Mazzanti (Monte Mario Access)
Park providing access to Monte Mario viewpoint (Zodiaco).
Via Gomenizza, 81, 00135 Roma RM
Parco degli Acquedotti (Aqueduct Park)
Large park featuring ancient Roman aqueduct ruins.
Via Lemonia / Via Appio Claudio area, 00174 Roma RM
Villa Doria Pamphili Park
Rome’s largest park. Check Vivi Bistrot for brunch/lunch.
Via di S. Pancrazio, 00152 Roma RM
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Brunch Spots
Il Desiderio Preso per la Coda
Cozy bistrot in Centro Storico. Known for creative brunch.
Vicolo della Palomba, 23, 00186 Roma RM
Necci dal 1924
Historic bar/restaurant in Pigneto (Pasolini’s spot). Garden seating.
Via Fanfulla da Lodi, 68, 00176 Roma RM
Coromandel
Popular brunch spot near Piazza Navona. Cozy vintage style.
Via di Monte Giordano, 60/61, 00186 Roma RM
Eggs
Specializes in egg dishes, famous for Carbonara variations.
Via Natale del Grande, 52, 00153 Roma RM
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Restaurants
Casetta Rossa
Social space & simple osteria in Garbatella. Informal.
Via Giovanni Battista Magnaghi, 14, 00154 Roma RM
Il Desiderio Preso per la Coda
Cozy bistrot in Centro Storico. Known for creative brunch.
Vicolo della Palomba, 23, 00186 Roma RM
Gianfornaio
High-quality bakery chain. Great bread, pastries, pizza al taglio.
Via dei Gracchi, 177, 00192 Roma RM
Necci dal 1924
Historic bar/restaurant in Pigneto (Pasolini’s spot). Garden seating.
Via Fanfulla da Lodi, 68, 00176 Roma RM
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Pizzerias
Gianfornaio
High-quality bakery chain. Great bread, pastries, pizza al taglio.
Via dei Gracchi, 177, 00192 Roma RM
Antico Forno Roscioli
Historic bakery. Excellent pizza bianca/rossa al taglio.
Via dei Chiavari, 34, 00186 Roma RM
Bonci Pizzarium
Famous pizza by the slice (al taglio). Creative toppings. Often busy.
Via della Meloria, 43, 00136 Roma RM
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Gelato / Ice Cream
Gelateria dei Gracchi
Highly-rated artisanal gelato. Known for classic flavours (Pistachio!)
Via dei Gracchi, 272, 00193 Roma RM
Il Gelato di San Crispino
High-quality artisanal gelato near Trevi. Served only in cups.
Via della Panetteria, 42, 00187 Roma RM
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Main Attractions
Biblioteca Casanatense (Casanatense Library)
Major historic library near Pantheon. Check visitor access.
Via di Sant’Ignazio, 52, 00186 Roma RM
Biblioteca Storica (Biblioteca Angelica)
Historic public library (1604). Beautiful main hall. Check visitor access.
Piazza di S. Agostino, 8, 00186 Roma RM
Via Giulia
Historic Renaissance street. Elegant palaces, quiet walk.
Via Giulia, 00186 Roma RM
Parco degli Acquedotti (Aqueduct Park)
Large park featuring ancient Roman aqueduct ruins.
Via Lemonia / Via Appio Claudio area, 00174 Roma RM
Borghese Gallery and Museum
MANDATORY online booking, often weeks in advance!
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM
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Bookshops
Libri Necessari
Used/second-hand bookstore in Trastevere.
Via della Lungaretta, 92a, 00153 Roma RM
Il Seme Bookstore
Independent bookstore in Prati. Well-curated selection.
Via Monte Grappa, 1, 00195 Roma RM
Tuba Bookstore & Bar
Feminist bookstore & bar in Pigneto.
Via del Pigneto, 39/A, 00176 Roma RM
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Festivals
Romaeuropa Festival (REF)
Major contemporary arts festival (Theatre, Dance, Music). Autumn.
Various Locations – Check Website
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Cinemas
Nuovo Cinema Aquila
Cinema in Pigneto. Independent/Arthouse films. Often V.O.
Via L’Aquila, 66/74, 00176 Roma RM
Cinema Azzurro Scipioni
Historic art-house cinema in Prati (Silvano Agosti). Unique programming.
Via degli Scipioni, 82, 00192 Roma RM
Cinema Nuovo Olimpia
Cinema near Via del Corso. Shows films in original language (V.O.S.).
Via in Lucina, 16/G, 00186 Roma RM
Cinema Nuovo Sacher
Nanni Moretti’s cinema in Trastevere. Quality/auteur films. Often V.O.
Largo Ascianghi, 1, 00153 Roma RM
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Theaters
Teatro India
Contemporary/experimental theatre space in Ostiense.
Lungotevere Vittorio Gassman, 1, 00146 Roma RM
Romaeuropa Festival (REF)
Major contemporary arts festival (Theatre, Dance, Music). Autumn.
Various Locations – Check Website
Teatro Stanze Segrete
Intimate, experimental theatre in Trastevere.
Via della Penitenza, 3, 00165 Roma RM
Teatro Ambra Jovinelli
Historic theatre near Termini. Hosts popular Italian plays/comedy.
Via Guglielmo Pepe, 43/47, 00185 Roma RM
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Music Venues & Clubs
Caffè Letterario
Cafe & cultural event space in Ostiense. Hosts readings, music.
Via Ostiense, 95, 00154 Roma RM
Romaeuropa Festival (REF)
Major contemporary arts festival (Theatre, Dance, Music). Autumn.
Various Locations – Check Website
CSOA Forte Prenestino
Occupied social center in a historic fort. Alternative events/concerts.
Via Federico Delpino, 00171 Roma RM
Lanificio 159
Cultural venue in former wool mill. Concerts, DJ sets, events.
Via di Pietralata, 159/A, 00158 Roma RM
Gregory’s Jazz Club
Intimate jazz club near Spanish Steps. Check schedule & book.
Via Gregoriana, 54/a, 00187 Roma RM
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Beautiful Streets
Via della Lungara
Street along the Tiber in Trastevere. Passes Villa Farnesina/Palazzo Corsini.
Via della Lungara, Roma RM
Via del Governo Vecchio
Near Piazza Navona. Known for vintage shops & boutiques.
Via del Governo Vecchio, 00186 Roma RM
Via Giulia
Historic Renaissance street. Elegant palaces, quiet walk.
Via Giulia, 00186 Roma RM
Via Margutta
Artists’ street near Spanish Steps. Quiet & picturesque.
Via Margutta, 00187 Roma RM
A FINAL NOTE
We carefully selected each spot, hoping you enjoy your Roman journey
Gianluca Cozzolino
Hospitality Curator | The Italian Stay Collection
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