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Well-stocked supermarket on corner with specialty counters for all one needs.
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Supermercato Emme Più
40/44 Viale ManzoniWell-stocked supermarket on corner with specialty counters for all one needs.
Old ruins which were originally the Nyphaeum, where they held marriages in ancient Rome, erroneously called the Minerva.
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Il Tempio di Minerva
64-68 Viale ManzoniOld ruins which were originally the Nyphaeum, where they held marriages in ancient Rome, erroneously called the Minerva.
Ancient Roman city gate , with the Baker's Tomb just beyond it and the remains of the Claudia acqueduct, 400 m from the Minerva Apartment at the corner with Via Manzoni.
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Porta Maggiore station
Ancient Roman city gate , with the Baker's Tomb just beyond it and the remains of the Claudia acqueduct, 400 m from the Minerva Apartment at the corner with Via Manzoni.
Nice city park with ruins of the ancient Roman water pumping station for the neighborhood and what is called the mystic doorway, with early Christian and Jewish symbols in same doorway.
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Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
1 P.za Vittorio Emanuele IINice city park with ruins of the ancient Roman water pumping station for the neighborhood and what is called the mystic doorway, with early Christian and Jewish symbols in same doorway.
Amazing food crafted by artisanal bakers, every type of bread, with pizza, crepes, sweets, even ancient Roman sweets, coffee and juice bar, international food store, specialty foods, open late.
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Pasticceria Panificio Panella Roma
54 Via MerulanaAmazing food crafted by artisanal bakers, every type of bread, with pizza, crepes, sweets, even ancient Roman sweets, coffee and juice bar, international food store, specialty foods, open late.
Selli International Food Store
28/30 Via dello StatutoMany hard-to-find items available.
Futura Graphics - Wins Srl
245 E/F Via MerulanaGood and efficient Apple Service store and sales department.
Made in Sud
46 Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoGood Neapolitan take away finger food, at decent prices.
Excellent Sicilian sweets, they have cassatas, almond cookies and they will make cannolis for you with your favorite ingredients. Also ice cream and coffee bar.
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Ciuri Ciuri Celio
126 Via LabicanaExcellent Sicilian sweets, they have cassatas, almond cookies and they will make cannolis for you with your favorite ingredients. Also ice cream and coffee bar.
The first and oldest and most important Basilica of Rome, seat of the Bishop of Rome, the Pontifex.
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Erzbasilika San Giovanni in Laterano
4 Piazza di S. Giovanni in LateranoThe first and oldest and most important Basilica of Rome, seat of the Bishop of Rome, the Pontifex.
A major Basilica of Rome. Has an erboalist store to the side of the entrance with a wide selection of products.
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Basilika vom Heiligen Kreuz in Jerusalem
10 Piazza di S. Croce in GerusalemmeA major Basilica of Rome. Has an erboalist store to the side of the entrance with a wide selection of products.
One of the Major Basilicas of Rome, also known as St. Mary Major, with wonderful mosaics and a 1500's gilt ceiling, with the Baroque architect Bernini's tomb to the right side of the altar.
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Sixtinische Kapelle von Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria MaggioreOne of the Major Basilicas of Rome, also known as St. Mary Major, with wonderful mosaics and a 1500's gilt ceiling, with the Baroque architect Bernini's tomb to the right side of the altar.
Beautiful 1100's basilica with excavations below from 2.000 yrs of history, tickets available from the booth in the sachristy. The basilica is run by the order of Irish Dominicans since 1638.
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Basilica of San Clemente
95 Via LabicanaBeautiful 1100's basilica with excavations below from 2.000 yrs of history, tickets available from the booth in the sachristy. The basilica is run by the order of Irish Dominicans since 1638.
Also known as St. Peter in Chains. Run by a French order with French mass. Holds the famous Moses statue by Michelangelo and the chains which held St. Peter in prison.
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San Pietro in Vincoli
4/a Piazza di San Pietro in VincoliAlso known as St. Peter in Chains. Run by a French order with French mass. Holds the famous Moses statue by Michelangelo and the chains which held St. Peter in prison.
Nero's "Golden Palace" - now available for visit in small groups with reservations, while restoration is ongoing process. Beautiful frescoes which inspired Renaissance artists in Rome.
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Domus Aurea
Viale SerapideNero's "Golden Palace" - now available for visit in small groups with reservations, while restoration is ongoing process. Beautiful frescoes which inspired Renaissance artists in Rome.
Farmacia Russino Francesco
53/55 Via Principe EugenioGood pharmacy at 50 meters.
Lavasciuga
30 Via delle CaveSelf-service laundry nearby.
24-hour ATM service closest by at 3 1/2 blocks, under arcades of the Piazza Vittorio square, a few meters beyond the entrance to the Metropolitana (subway).
Bnl
36/37 P.za Vittorio Emanuele II24-hour ATM service closest by at 3 1/2 blocks, under arcades of the Piazza Vittorio square, a few meters beyond the entrance to the Metropolitana (subway).
The Flavian Ampitheatre, the oldest and largest surviving of the Western world, built in 79 A.D. under Vespasian.
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Kolosseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoThe Flavian Ampitheatre, the oldest and largest surviving of the Western world, built in 79 A.D. under Vespasian.
The triumphal arch built to honor Constantine's victory, the arch that was copied by all other arches in the Western world.
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Konstantinsbogen
Via di San GregorioThe triumphal arch built to honor Constantine's victory, the arch that was copied by all other arches in the Western world.
The most complete forum surviving to today, at the foot of the Palatine Hill.
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Forum Romanum
5/6 Via della Salara VecchiaThe most complete forum surviving to today, at the foot of the Palatine Hill.
Monastery in the Celio quarter dating to the IV century, with a beautiful cloister, not always open and marvellous frescos. One can often hear sung mass by the sisters.
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Santi Quattro Coronati
20 Via dei SS. QuattroMonastery in the Celio quarter dating to the IV century, with a beautiful cloister, not always open and marvellous frescos. One can often hear sung mass by the sisters.
Dabliu Colosseo Fitness Club
5 Via Capo d'AfricaThe best gym in town founded by Madonna.
Run by Stefano, a local character, second-hand clothes with character, if you're lucky , a new shipment will just have arrived and you'll find unusual pieces for your wardrobe.Men's and women's.
Vecchia America
4 Via OstiliaRun by Stefano, a local character, second-hand clothes with character, if you're lucky , a new shipment will just have arrived and you'll find unusual pieces for your wardrobe.Men's and women's.
Best pastry store in the zone, from single pastries to cakes to take away. Unfortunately they don't have a coffee bar for drinks.
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Pasticceria Regoli
60 Via dello StatutoBest pastry store in the zone, from single pastries to cakes to take away. Unfortunately they don't have a coffee bar for drinks.
Closest internet point to the Minerva , at 80 m on our same street, beyond the traffic light 80 m, with s small food store next door, both open till 10.30-11 pm also Sundays.
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internet point
Closest internet point to the Minerva , at 80 m on our same street, beyond the traffic light 80 m, with s small food store next door, both open till 10.30-11 pm also Sundays.
Over-large sized women's clothes, high-end. Middle price range at the Oviesse department store on Piazza VIttorio Emanuele II, under the arcades, halfway up the left side, coming from the Minerva.
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29 Via MerulanaOver-large sized women's clothes, high-end. Middle price range at the Oviesse department store on Piazza VIttorio Emanuele II, under the arcades, halfway up the left side, coming from the Minerva.
Often open off-hours and nights. There is a 24-hour pharmacy to the side of the Termini station, on the corner with Via Cavour and also one in the station next to the tracks with later hours.
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Via dello Statuto, 60
60 Via dello StatutoOften open off-hours and nights. There is a 24-hour pharmacy to the side of the Termini station, on the corner with Via Cavour and also one in the station next to the tracks with later hours.
Hub for A & B line subway, trains and a shopping mall underground and late-night pharmacy if needed.
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Roma Termini station
40 Via Giovanni GiolittiHub for A & B line subway, trains and a shopping mall underground and late-night pharmacy if needed.
Wonderful Roman museum with many statues, frescoes, mosaics and other objects stunningly displayed.
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Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
2 Largo di Villa PerettiWonderful Roman museum with many statues, frescoes, mosaics and other objects stunningly displayed.
Beautiful ancient early Christian church with unique mosaics, marbles, relics, and frescoes.
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Santa Prassede
9/a Via di Santa PrassedeBeautiful ancient early Christian church with unique mosaics, marbles, relics, and frescoes.
Upim
64 Via GiobertiGood department store for men's, women's and childrens clothes.
Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma
222 Via di RipettaRome's Beaux Arts Academy on Via Ripetta.
A beautiful Roman temple, an altar to Peace, where exhibits are held.
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B&B Ara Pacis Augustae
35 Lungotevere dei MelliniA beautiful Roman temple, an altar to Peace, where exhibits are held.
Erboristeria della Quercia
108 Via MerulanaNearest herbalist for special Italian natural products.
A sort of ancient Roman Lie Detector, tourists like to take photos with their hands in the mouth. Shown in the film "Roman Holiday" , is situated in the portico. The mosaics within are to be seen.
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Mund der Wahrheit
18 Piazza della Bocca della VeritàA sort of ancient Roman Lie Detector, tourists like to take photos with their hands in the mouth. Shown in the film "Roman Holiday" , is situated in the portico. The mosaics within are to be seen.
Rome's ancient racetrack, as in the film Ben-Hur. One side partly excavated. Now used for concerts and events.
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Zirkus Maximus
Via del Circo MassimoRome's ancient racetrack, as in the film Ben-Hur. One side partly excavated. Now used for concerts and events.
Artifacts from the excavation of a city block in ancient Rome. At times one can visit the excavations out back. Good museum for kids.
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Museo Nazionale Romano, Crypta Balbi
31 Via delle Botteghe OscureArtifacts from the excavation of a city block in ancient Rome. At times one can visit the excavations out back. Good museum for kids.
Needs reservations for this excellent virtual tour of excavations below Palazzo Valentini, which was curated by Piero Angela, a tv host of documentary programs in Italy. Good bookshop at end of tour.
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Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
85 Foro TraianoNeeds reservations for this excellent virtual tour of excavations below Palazzo Valentini, which was curated by Piero Angela, a tv host of documentary programs in Italy. Good bookshop at end of tour.
Ancient column depicting the campaign against the Dacians, in what is today's Romania. Beautiful detail, was one painted many colours, all marbles in Rome were once brightly painted.
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Trajan Column
Foro TraianoAncient column depicting the campaign against the Dacians, in what is today's Romania. Beautiful detail, was one painted many colours, all marbles in Rome were once brightly painted.
One can visit the ancient Roman market here, excavated down to the old street level of ancient times and exhibits are held here.
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Trajansmärkte
94 Via IV NovembreOne can visit the ancient Roman market here, excavated down to the old street level of ancient times and exhibits are held here.
Via Nazionale is a medium-priced shopping street in Rome, one can arrive with the a-line subway at the Repubblica stop, at the far end of the street, where the Esedra fountain is.
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Via Nazionale
Via NazionaleVia Nazionale is a medium-priced shopping street in Rome, one can arrive with the a-line subway at the Repubblica stop, at the far end of the street, where the Esedra fountain is.
A medium-proced shopping street in Rome, over the river, near St. Peter's. Reachable by A-line subway, Ottaviano stop, a 5 min walk to Piazza Risorgimento, turn left and follow the street.
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Via Cola di Rienzo
Via Cola di RienzoA medium-proced shopping street in Rome, over the river, near St. Peter's. Reachable by A-line subway, Ottaviano stop, a 5 min walk to Piazza Risorgimento, turn left and follow the street.
Right next to Castroni food emporium is Franchi, Rome's best delicatessen, where you can eat standing up or take-away.
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Gastronomia Franchi Benedetto
200 Via Cola di RienzoRight next to Castroni food emporium is Franchi, Rome's best delicatessen, where you can eat standing up or take-away.
This is one of Rome's major antique shopping streets and for high-end fashion, leading from Piazza del Popolo to the Spanish Steps.
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Via del Babuino
Via del BabuinoThis is one of Rome's major antique shopping streets and for high-end fashion, leading from Piazza del Popolo to the Spanish Steps.
Rome's top high-end shopping street, leading from the main street, Via del Corso, to the Spanish Steps, also with Antico Caffé Greco and many top brands of fashion.
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Via Condotti
Via dei CondottiRome's top high-end shopping street, leading from the main street, Via del Corso, to the Spanish Steps, also with Antico Caffé Greco and many top brands of fashion.
Rome's top antique shopping street, goes from the far end of Piazza Navona to Piazza dei Coronari, you can find all you are looking for here in way of antiques, prints and collector objects.
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Via dei Coronari
Rome's top antique shopping street, goes from the far end of Piazza Navona to Piazza dei Coronari, you can find all you are looking for here in way of antiques, prints and collector objects.
Important church with the Cloister built by the great architect, Bramante, who also had a hand in building St. Peter's. Often hosts exhibits here.
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Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pace
75 Viale Bruno BuozziImportant church with the Cloister built by the great architect, Bramante, who also had a hand in building St. Peter's. Often hosts exhibits here.
Rome's main baroque square, built over Domitian's stadium, which excavations are visitable. Holds the famous Bernini fountain, and Borromini church of St. Agnes in Agony and best toy shops of the city
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Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaRome's main baroque square, built over Domitian's stadium, which excavations are visitable. Holds the famous Bernini fountain, and Borromini church of St. Agnes in Agony and best toy shops of the city
Picturesque square, with Giordano Bruno statue, fruit market by day. Great for people watching from cafè's, wine bars and restaurants around it, great place to socialize.
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Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriPicturesque square, with Giordano Bruno statue, fruit market by day. Great for people watching from cafè's, wine bars and restaurants around it, great place to socialize.
This square features Palazzo Farnese, the facade of which was built by Michelangelo, now housing the French Embassy and famous for the beautiful Caracci frescoes within, rarely visitable.
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Piazza Farnese
Piazza FarneseThis square features Palazzo Farnese, the facade of which was built by Michelangelo, now housing the French Embassy and famous for the beautiful Caracci frescoes within, rarely visitable.
Main square of Rome, with the Unknown Soldier Monument, and the Capitol Hill just to the left of it , up the wide staircase, with city hall, the Capitoline Museums and a great view of the Forum.
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Piazza Venezia
Main square of Rome, with the Unknown Soldier Monument, and the Capitol Hill just to the left of it , up the wide staircase, with city hall, the Capitoline Museums and a great view of the Forum.
Capitol Hill - City, Hall and the Capitoline Museums are here, out back is a great view of the forum and around behind the museum is a park with a great view from above Rome.
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Campidoglio
Piazza del CampidoglioCapitol Hill - City, Hall and the Capitoline Museums are here, out back is a great view of the forum and around behind the museum is a park with a great view from above Rome.
Rome's temple to all gods was saved by becoming a church in the 6th century. A marvel of Roman engineering, a 43 meter-wide sphere could fit within the dome. Many tombs of royals, even Rafael's tomb.
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Pantheon
Piazza della RotondaRome's temple to all gods was saved by becoming a church in the 6th century. A marvel of Roman engineering, a 43 meter-wide sphere could fit within the dome. Many tombs of royals, even Rafael's tomb.
Rome's most famous fountain is currently being restored, but you can walk over a temporary bridge to see the work being done.
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Trevi-Brunnen
Piazza di TreviRome's most famous fountain is currently being restored, but you can walk over a temporary bridge to see the work being done.
A gem of an art museum, hasn't really been doscovered by many tourists, ancient renaissance art of the Barberini family collection.
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Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica a Palazzo Barberini
13 Via delle Quattro FontaneA gem of an art museum, hasn't really been doscovered by many tourists, ancient renaissance art of the Barberini family collection.
An unusual exhibit , a memento mori, made of human bones of monks who lived in the monastery for centuries, a reminder that we are here only temporarily.
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Convento dei Frati Cappuccini
27 Via Vittorio VenetoAn unusual exhibit , a memento mori, made of human bones of monks who lived in the monastery for centuries, a reminder that we are here only temporarily.
High-end tourist street, with roadside cafès, shops, and at far end, past luxury hotels is Harry's Bar, the Roman branch of Venice's most famous bar, founded by the Cipriani family.
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Via Veneto
Via Vittorio VenetoHigh-end tourist street, with roadside cafès, shops, and at far end, past luxury hotels is Harry's Bar, the Roman branch of Venice's most famous bar, founded by the Cipriani family.
Tritonenbrunnen
Piazza BarberiniBernini fountain at Piazza Barberini.
The most beautiful fountain of all of Rome in the heart of the Jewish ghetto, a must-see.
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Schildkrötenbrunnen
Piazza MatteiThe most beautiful fountain of all of Rome in the heart of the Jewish ghetto, a must-see.
The monumental palace of the president of the republic, once the papal palace. Several times a year there are visits to the palace and gardens.
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Quirinalspalast
Piazza del QuirinaleThe monumental palace of the president of the republic, once the papal palace. Several times a year there are visits to the palace and gardens.
The heart of the city center, the square with the palace where the prime minister works, next to the parliament building at montecitorio square, and with the famous ancient Antonine Column.
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Piazza Colonna
The heart of the city center, the square with the palace where the prime minister works, next to the parliament building at montecitorio square, and with the famous ancient Antonine Column.
Rome's main street for shopping, medium to high prices. Goes from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo. Is often lit up for Christmas.
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Corso Street
Rome's main street for shopping, medium to high prices. Goes from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo. Is often lit up for Christmas.
The most famous church of Christianity, which is in the Vatican city, and can hold up to 60.000 people. The Pope holds a talk on some Wednesdays and Sunday mornings.
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Petersdom
Piazza San PietroThe most famous church of Christianity, which is in the Vatican city, and can hold up to 60.000 people. The Pope holds a talk on some Wednesdays and Sunday mornings.
The first museum collection in the world was started from here. One of the most famous collections of the world, the Sistine Chapel is at the end of the Vatican Museum tour. Best to hire a guide.
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Vatican Museums
The first museum collection in the world was started from here. One of the most famous collections of the world, the Sistine Chapel is at the end of the Vatican Museum tour. Best to hire a guide.
Beautiful city park donated by a major noble family of the city, also holds the must gem of a baroque museum, the Borghese Museum, reservations obligatory, book ahead.
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Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IBeautiful city park donated by a major noble family of the city, also holds the must gem of a baroque museum, the Borghese Museum, reservations obligatory, book ahead.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good bar to have on the corner fr breakfast or a snack, where one can order at the bar and go outside to the tables to consume your order , without having to pay double price for sitting down.
Inovik Bar Sas Di Hu Haijiang
112 Via Principe EugenioGood bar to have on the corner fr breakfast or a snack, where one can order at the bar and go outside to the tables to consume your order , without having to pay double price for sitting down.
Interesting menu choices at this small family-run restaurant in the Celio quarter.
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Hostaria I Clementini
106 Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoInteresting menu choices at this small family-run restaurant in the Celio quarter.
Rome's most well-stocked international food emporium, and coffee store, a must see.
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Castroni
196 Via Cola di RienzoRome's most well-stocked international food emporium, and coffee store, a must see.
Food Scene
One of the better restaurants in the zone, with good Roman food and friendly service, one can order from pizza to pasta to meats and seafood dishes.
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the Padellaccio 2
73/75 Viale ManzoniOne of the better restaurants in the zone, with good Roman food and friendly service, one can order from pizza to pasta to meats and seafood dishes.
Ristorante RomAntica
52 Via Emanuele FilibertoGood Roman cooking nearby.
A slice of old Rome, good family restaurant, moderate prices, good Roman cooking, and the staff are real characters who create a lively atmosphere. You can eat outdoors or in, can be a short wait.
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Ristorante Colosseo "Luzzi"
88 Via di S. Giovanni in LateranoA slice of old Rome, good family restaurant, moderate prices, good Roman cooking, and the staff are real characters who create a lively atmosphere. You can eat outdoors or in, can be a short wait.
Excellent Sardinian seafood, starter menu with 10 different dishes is all you need - 35 euros per head with a good wine. We suggest the starter menu+ dessert, no need to order more, is very filling.
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Ristorante Baia Chia Roma
5 Via MachiavelliExcellent Sardinian seafood, starter menu with 10 different dishes is all you need - 35 euros per head with a good wine. We suggest the starter menu+ dessert, no need to order more, is very filling.
Naumachia Ristorante
7 Via CelimontanaGood trattoria in the Celio quarter.
A must see place in the Jewish Ghetto for Rome's best Jewish style artichokes and friend salt-cod, and fried, stuffed zucchini flowers, main staples of Roman cooking.
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GIGGETTO2
21/a Via Sant'Angelo in PescheriaA must see place in the Jewish Ghetto for Rome's best Jewish style artichokes and friend salt-cod, and fried, stuffed zucchini flowers, main staples of Roman cooking.
Rome's oldest coffee house, where generations of artists and intellectuals have met and thrived, near the Spanish Steps.
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Antico Caffè Greco
86 Via dei CondottiRome's oldest coffee house, where generations of artists and intellectuals have met and thrived, near the Spanish Steps.
One of Rome's top restaurants on Piazza del Popolo, with excellent Bolognese fare, about 100 euros per head. This is Tom Cruise's favorite restaurant and he is always seen here when in Rome.
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Dal Bolognese Roma
1 Piazza del PopoloOne of Rome's top restaurants on Piazza del Popolo, with excellent Bolognese fare, about 100 euros per head. This is Tom Cruise's favorite restaurant and he is always seen here when in Rome.