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Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Piazza di Pietra 32/33, Rome 00186
Tucked into the far end of the lovely Piazza di Pietra, this café is the creation of a small Italian production company. Both fun and serious, the venue is a place for film lovers, as well as gourmets. The wine selection is decent and the food always freshly prepared. The café hosts book readings and other cultural events. Caffé Fandango has a...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29, Rome 00186
The elegant but approachable Ciampini is an extremely popular place with locals. Located not far from the Pantheon and off the popular shopping street of Via del Corso, Ciampini still remains undiscovered among tourists. Traditional outdoor seating is available under umbrellas. Before lunch have a frothy cappuccino and delicious cornetto, for...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Via Leonina 18/20, Rome 00184
Ciuri Ciuri is an ideal stop after (or during) a day of touring. In the hip Monti neighborhood, this new Sicilian delicacy shop offers some of the best pastry in town. From marzipan cookies to Modica chocolate and ice cream, Ciuri Ciuri satisfies even the sweetest tooth. The Sicilian chef works in the back of the shop; from noon to 2pm, he bakes...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Vicolo delle Vacche 9/A, Rome 00186
This new establishment offers Rome a fresh approach to both food and restoration. The space is airy and well decorated, resembling a private living room with armchairs, sofas and even the owner's dog, a lovely boxer called Dustin. The crowd here is very hip, but relaxed. Because of its ideal position, tucked into a tiny street in the center,...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Via della Rotonda 22, Rome 00186
Beside the Pantheon, this small, family-run gelateria has won awards for its homemade (artigianale) ice creams. The rich fig and pistachio flavors stand out, as does the chocolate sorbet. Don't let the crowds scare you away; this place is definitely worth the wait. Bus: 116.
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Via Uffici del Vicario 40, Rome 00186
Gelateria Giolitti is one of Rome's most famous cafés for gelato. It originally opened in 1900 and since that time has been a gathering place for artists, families, workers, politicians (just down the street from Montecitorio, the Italian parliament) and tourists. This is a great place to get your hands on that famous Italian treat, and while...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Via della Panetteria 42, Rome 00187
Arguably Rome's best ice cream (and definitely among the top five), San Crispino's gelato has no preservatives. Paper cups rule here (cones contaminate the taste, according to the founders, the Alongi brothers). Their signature flavor is a basic Italian crema made with wild Sardinian honey. Other blends include cinnamon and ginger, and a range of...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Piazza di Pietra 65, Rome 00186
Close to the Pantheon and across from an ancient Roman temple, La Caffettiera is the northern branch of a famous Neapolitan bar empire. The long marble bar at the entrance is always packed with politicians and their assistants. Try perfectly executed southern specialties such as rum babà, sfogliatella (shell-shaped ricotta pastry) or a piece of...
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Via degli Orfani 84, Rome 00186
This bustling bar and roastery sells the city's best coffee just off the Pantheon's square. Established in 1946, it's also famous for granita di caffè con panna (lightly sweetened, frozen espresso layered with whipped cream). Tazza d'Oro also provides great gift ideas, including bags of beans and coffee liqueur. Standing room only. Bus: 116.
Category: Cafés - Rome Restaurants
Address: Via delle Coppelle 16/a, Rome 00186
This large café serves enticing fresh food from breakfast until late. It also sells books, cookery utensils, and specialist and organic delicacies. The eatery stands in one of the most beautiful spots of historic Rome, which is fast becoming the most buzzing corner of the centre. The restaurant-café hosts live music some evenings. Bus 70, 81, 87,...
