GELATO

Neve Di Latte - A new contender to Ben’s favorite Gelato in Rome. A much more nuanced with strong natural flavors than Giolitti best summed by our friend Kim as, “More flavor, less sugary than Giolitti.” There are 4-5 locations in Rome so google the name on the maps and see which is closest to you. Below is the address for the location we last went to.

Via Federico Cesi, 1
00193 Roma RM
10am - 11pm

Giolitti - One of Ben’s favorite and famous, always a line.
Pro tip, to avoid the chaos, ask for a table in the back with table service. You can then watch the crowd fight for and ice cream at the service counter.

Via degli Uffici del Vicario, 11
00186 Roma, Italy
7:30am - 12am

Gelateria del Teatro
Via dei Coronari, 65/66, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

DINING

Broken down into quartieri (zones or neighborhoods)

A GOOD RELIABLE SIMPLE CENTRAL RESTAURANT

Maccheroni - No bells and whistles. Here you will find roman locals, handmade pasta, plates of cold cuts, and tastiest Roman artichokes. Has a wide price range.
OPEN EVERY DAY, CLOSES FROM 3 PM - 7 PM
LUNCH: 12.30 PM – 15.00 PM
DINNER: 19.00 PM – 23.00 PM
Piazza delle Coppelle, 44, 00186
Rome, Italy
+39 06 6830 7895

PIAZZA DEL POPOLO

Caffe Rossati and Canova - Favorite spots for an aperitivo and to people watch.

Hotel Locarno- A nice courtyard to grab a coffee, cocktail or bite at their bar, restaurant or rooftop with a view.
Via della Penna, 22, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 361 0841

Dal Bolognese - My grandfather went here and the waiters still remember us. Great Fettuccine and one of the best Cotoletta alla milanese on the bone! Elegant ambiance, might be a dress code. $$$
Piazza del Popolo, 1, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 322 2799

PIAZZA NAVONA (If you fancy seeing Bernini)

Piazza della Pace a few steps away from Piazza Navona, has many great cafes, beautiful area

Bar Del Fico- In the day there are tables outside to grab a coffee or drink in the back. In the restaurant the fritelle sandwiches are delicious. Also a good place for after dinner hang with the locals.
VIA DELLA PACE 34/35
00186 Roma (Italy)
Tel.:+39 06 6889 1373

Pizzeria Da Baffetto - Well known pizza, some say its the best, simple, usually a long line so get there early.
Via del Governo Vecchio 114, 00186 Roma

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pace - In this Baroque church you will find the works of Rahael’s fresco the Sibyls Receiving Angelic Iinstruction from Angels (1514) above the arch of the Chigi Chapel. Also the Bramante Cloister, (1500–1504) one of Bramante’s first works in the city, who later was chosen by Julius for the greatest 16th Century architectural commissions for St. Peters Basilica.

GHETTO DI ROMA and CAMPO DE FIORI

The Roman Ghetto or Ghetto of Rome was a Jewish ghetto established in 1555. There are many bakeries to try. Near by is Campo Fiori where there is a historic daily market (Monday - Saturday) in the mornings and lively night scene.

Roscioli - Well known establishment that has expanded over the years. You must experience them all, the Antico Forno, the Salumeria, the Caffè Pasticceria, the Ristorante, the Rimessa, and the Wine Club

Roscioli Antico Forno - This is the bakery of Roscioli just around the corner from all the other Roscioli locations. Amazing pizza,
Via dei Chiavari, 34

Salumeria Roscioli Restaurant - Order everything! Make a reservation well in advance and call the day of to confirm it! They are forgetful...
Via dei Giubbonari, 21

Caffè Pasticceria Roscioli
Piazza Benedetto Cairoli, 16

Nonna Betta - Kosher, supposedly the best CARCIOFO ALLA GIUDIA in Rome
Via del Portico D’Ottavia, 16 Roma
Tel. +39 06 6880 6263

Emma - Pizzeria-restaurant but also a deli; an emporium-wine shop with great attention to organic products
Via del monte della farina 28/29 | 00186 | Roma.
Open every day
Dalle 12.30 alle 15.30 e dalle 18.30 alle 23.30
info@emmapizzeria.com
+39 06 64760475

Restaurant Galletto - I have many childhood memories falling asleep at the table after a delicious meal.
Piazza Farnese, 104, 00186 – Roma
+39 06 6861714
Email: argalletto@libero.it

Pierluigi - Seafood, Amazing Ricci di mare Pasta if its season (sea urchin) reservation required $$$$
Piazza de Ricci 144, 00186 Rome

Vinaietto - Old winery (wine bar) via della monte de farina ( locals hang here, pour into the street and then head over to piazza del copelle for a bar and sit in the piazza...
Via del Monte della Farina, 38, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Oseteria delle Copelle - In piazza del copelle, can be busy later in the evening, might not suggest for children.
Piazza delle Coppelle, 54, 00186, Roma

I Dolci di Nonna Vincenza - Sicilian Pastry
Via dell'Arco del Monte, 98/A/B/98/A/B, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 9259 4322

SPANISH STEPS

Caffè Ciampini di Marco Ciampini - If you need a break at the top of the Spanish Steps by Villa Medici, to the left, facing the steps you will find a quieter restaurant with a semi view of Rome. Turtles used to walk around freely in the fountains, supposedly they are still there but I have not seen them. Pizza is not available everyday, call to check.
Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 2, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 678 5678

Antico Caffè Greco - Keats & Byron drank coffee at the marble tables of this celebrated, richly-ornate 18th-century cafe. Grab un Toast (ham and cheese sandwich warmed) or a pastry. Now a tourist destination and can be very crowded.

Via Margutta 
In the center, a beautiful, quiet side street worth strolling through, where the galleries used to be and my mother once lived.
Osteria Margutta - a quirky spot, and nice to sit outside on a quiet side street, however the hours seem to be a bit off and can be touristy with jazz sessions at times

Ginger Sapori e Salute Healthy variety (salad, juices and carbs) when you have had enough pasta and pizza. Two locations

PANTHEON AREA

Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè - Love this place, go in the back and see their own roast... try their creamy caffé and sit outside!
Piazza di S. Eustachio, 82, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

La Casa del Caffe Tazza d Oro - Great caffé, but try their café granita (iced coffee if you have a sweet tooth!)
Via degli Orfani, 84, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Ginger Sapori e Salute - Healthy (salad, juices and carbs), when you have had enough pasta and pizza. Two locations

TRASTEVERE

Taverna Trilussa - in Trastevere -Traditional old school Roman, try the different types of Straccetti (a signature meat dish of the Romans)
Via del Politeama, 23/25, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 581 8918

Ercoli 1928 -Several locations, A market / restaurant with locations serving all day in Prati, Parioli and Trastevere. Ercoli has a unique selections of local specialties from all over Italy or from small-scale producers and specialty cocktails and wines. I have only been to the Parioli location.
TRASTEVERE - VIA GIGGI ZANAZZO 4 ROMA 06 96527412
PARIOLI - VIALE PARIOLI 184 ROMA 06 8080084
PRATI - VIA MONTELLO 26 ROMA 06 3720243

Pianostrada

MONTI (Over by the Forum)

LA CARBONARA - a classic, try the bruschetta lardo if you eat meat.
via Panisperna, 214
00184 ROMA
+39 06.4825 176
info@lacarbonara.it

FLAMINO (A bit out of the way but…)

Cuccurucù - This is a LARGE tasty restaurant, many locals go to on the river, by the stadium, nice river view.
Via Capoprati, 10, 00135 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 3751 8558

MUSEUMS / SIGHTS

Most museum are closed Mondays. I suggest checking times ahead or buying tickets for everything well in advance.
Listed are a few of my favorites. I’d buy a book on the churches of Rome and just get lost in their history. My favorite time to see / wander the sights, Fontana di Trevi, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Coliseum is a late night walk, streets are empty....

Janiculum
One of the best locations for a view of Rome near Trastevere. Here you will find one of my favorites by Bramante, Il Tempietto (1502) of the Church of San Pietro in Montorio, This small shrine is the supposed site of St Peter's crucifixion. Further up the hill you will find the late 17th century Baroque Fontana dell'Acqua Paola. Definitely worth the trip but requires a lot of walking up a big hill, but can be reached by car. You might recognize the locations from the beginning of the 2013 movie, La Grande Bellezza / The Great Beauty co-written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
Go up to the top, have some ice cream with a view, while watching a puppet show of Punch and Judy, my favorite as a child. There is a restaurant called Arco Antico, Sit outside and call in advance
Piazzale Aurelio 7, 00152 Roma
+39 06 5815274

Galleria Borghese 
(Villa Borghese park)
In the beautiful Villa Borghese park the Borghese Gallery is filled with Bernini and Caravaggio Heaven! Buy tickets FAR in advance as they sell out quickly, especially in high season. 

Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
(Piazza Del Popolo )
 The twin churches Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria di Montesanto. This late 15th Century Basilica is one of my favorites - touched by Raphael, Bernini, Bramante, Caravaggio and his rival Carracci

Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. You can stroll over after dinner at Taverna Trilussa. It is also one of the oldest churches of Rome and my favorite. Dates back to the 340's. However I seem to get lost in this area, so it always a great surprise to turn a corner and rediscover it again.

Villa Medici (Spanish steps area)
Go see where the famous Medici Family lived and wander around the gardens if open to public. Might be an awesome exhibition there. I went to a music festival there years ago in the garden over looking Rome. Absolutely amazing! Check to see if events or festivals are going on.
Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1, 00187 Roma RM, Italy



Galleria Nazionale d'arte moderna
(Parioli / Villa Borghese area)
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

MAXXI (Flamino)
Via Guido Reni, 4a, 00196 Roma RM, Italy

Palazzo delle Esposizioni (Trevi / Monti area)
Via Nazionale, 194, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

MACRO / Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Roma
(Salario near villa borghese)
Via Nizza, 138, 00198 Roma RM, Italy

Museo dell'Ara Pacis
(Center near Tiber river)
Valentino housed his show here some years ago...
Lungotevere in Augusta (angolo via Tomacelli) - 00100 Roma

Palazzo Altemps (Fornasetti ex.)
(Piazza Navona)
15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.
Piazza di Sant'Apollinare, 46, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

San Luigi dei Francesi (Near pantheon)
Works by famous artists such as Caravaggio

Via de Coronai (Piazza Navona )
A famous beautiful street in Rome and some old church stuff