TRASTEVERE
Drinks & Nightlife
Freni e Frizoni
4 Via del PoliteamaA decades-old Trastevere institution, bar San Calisto - as distinct from most venues in Rome - has never been renovated and sticks to its basic décor and cheap prices. It's open from early morning to late at night, and attracts people of any age and social standing - artists and intellectuals, alcoholics and idlers, housewives and American students.
Here you can have the best chocolate served in different ways: as ice-cream in summer (for only 1 euro!) or hot with fresh whipped cream in winter. After sunset it may be hard to find a table, but if you are in the mood, mingle with the young people standing outside and finish the evening enjoying a Sambuca con la mosca (with two coffee beans)
164 locals recommend
Bar San Calisto
3 Piazza di S. Calisto A decades-old Trastevere institution, bar San Calisto - as distinct from most venues in Rome - has never been renovated and sticks to its basic décor and cheap prices. It's open from early morning to late at night, and attracts people of any age and social standing - artists and intellectuals, alcoholics and idlers, housewives and American students.
Here you can have the best chocolate served in different ways: as ice-cream in summer (for only 1 euro!) or hot with fresh whipped cream in winter. After sunset it may be hard to find a table, but if you are in the mood, mingle with the young people standing outside and finish the evening enjoying a Sambuca con la mosca (with two coffee beans)
Sightseeing
Nella Chiesa troverete dei dipinti del Caravaggio
150 locals recommend
Church of St. Louis of the French
Piazza di San Luigi de' FrancesiNella Chiesa troverete dei dipinti del Caravaggio
St. Peter's Square
Piazza San PietroPiazza Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori
Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaFood Scene
One of my favorite places to go and eat a simple but tasty meal is the trattoria "da Augusto", a very popular trattoria, where locals and tourists mingle at lunch and dinner. Now it's run by Sandro, Augusto's son, but it never followed the latest fashion and still maintains the same furniture and style of the beginnings.
It is loved by young people and by old Trastevere families too. Some of them meet there every day, ask for their quartino (a small measure) of red or white wine and start chatting about politics, soccer or relatives. As in many trattorie in this neighborhood, tables are very close to each other, and it's not the best place if you looking for a quiet, intimovero ed economico
164 locals recommend
Trattoria da Augusto
15 Vicolo de' RenziOne of my favorite places to go and eat a simple but tasty meal is the trattoria "da Augusto", a very popular trattoria, where locals and tourists mingle at lunch and dinner. Now it's run by Sandro, Augusto's son, but it never followed the latest fashion and still maintains the same furniture and style of the beginnings.
It is loved by young people and by old Trastevere families too. Some of them meet there every day, ask for their quartino (a small measure) of red or white wine and start chatting about politics, soccer or relatives. As in many trattorie in this neighborhood, tables are very close to each other, and it's not the best place if you looking for a quiet, intimovero ed economico
Ivo a Trastevere
158 Via di S. Francesco a Ripaottime bruschette e pizze
Ombre Rosse
27/G Piazza di S. EgidioBest known by Romans as the Obitorio (Morgue) because of its long marble tables and fluorescent lights, this pizzeria makes for a gastronomic and cultural experience.
Reservations are not accepted, and each night after 7.30/8.00 PM the two rooms and the tables outside are full, so get there early or you'll have to wait for a table. Yet the line moves fast, and once you are seated don't expect to have any privacy, as there is no space between tables, and you'll find yourself elbow rubbing with the Italian mega families, and this is part of the fun. Actually, this is a rather noisy place, where tourists are outnumbered by Romans, and you have to talk loudly if you want to be heard!
215 locals recommend
Ai Marmi
53-59 Viale di TrastevereBest known by Romans as the Obitorio (Morgue) because of its long marble tables and fluorescent lights, this pizzeria makes for a gastronomic and cultural experience.
Reservations are not accepted, and each night after 7.30/8.00 PM the two rooms and the tables outside are full, so get there early or you'll have to wait for a table. Yet the line moves fast, and once you are seated don't expect to have any privacy, as there is no space between tables, and you'll find yourself elbow rubbing with the Italian mega families, and this is part of the fun. Actually, this is a rather noisy place, where tourists are outnumbered by Romans, and you have to talk loudly if you want to be heard!
The Forno La Renella is open early in the morning till late at night. Its loyal clientele is so vast that you have to take a numbered ticket and wait your turn. Behind the counter, the crew is always nice and I've seen them give bread to poor people at the door for free. To be honest, when I go there for bread I can't resist buying a slice of pizza too. It's the thick and soft kind, topped with colorful fresh ingredients: generous pieces of mozzarella, tomatoes and seasonal vegetables.They also sell home-made biscuits and cakes at a very reasonable price.
A sign on the wall tells customers that they don't use animal fats in their products, so vegans too can safely enjoy many of their special
87 locals recommend
La Renella Forno Antico Trastevere
15 Via del MoroThe Forno La Renella is open early in the morning till late at night. Its loyal clientele is so vast that you have to take a numbered ticket and wait your turn. Behind the counter, the crew is always nice and I've seen them give bread to poor people at the door for free. To be honest, when I go there for bread I can't resist buying a slice of pizza too. It's the thick and soft kind, topped with colorful fresh ingredients: generous pieces of mozzarella, tomatoes and seasonal vegetables.They also sell home-made biscuits and cakes at a very reasonable price.
A sign on the wall tells customers that they don't use animal fats in their products, so vegans too can safely enjoy many of their special
The supplì is a popular Roman snack consisting in a ball of rice with tomato sauce and a heart of mozzarella, coated in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried. Must be savored very hot, with the mozzarella almost melted inside.
The best ones in Trastevere are to be found in "Ai Supplì", otherwise known as "Venanzio" by the name of the owner. The second generation of the Venanzio family is today behind the counter, a nice team always joking with the clientele and greetings regulars by name.At lunchtime, locals and people working in the area flock to this small spot craving a generous serving of pasta prepared by the talented chef. Here you have steaming hot bucatini all'amatriciana
7 locals recommend
Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 137
137 Via di San Francesco a RipaThe supplì is a popular Roman snack consisting in a ball of rice with tomato sauce and a heart of mozzarella, coated in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried. Must be savored very hot, with the mozzarella almost melted inside.
The best ones in Trastevere are to be found in "Ai Supplì", otherwise known as "Venanzio" by the name of the owner. The second generation of the Venanzio family is today behind the counter, a nice team always joking with the clientele and greetings regulars by name.At lunchtime, locals and people working in the area flock to this small spot craving a generous serving of pasta prepared by the talented chef. Here you have steaming hot bucatini all'amatriciana
Checco Er Carettiere
10 Via BenedettaIce cream
hose who are in search of an authentic bakery in central Rome should try the bakery and patisserie Le Levain, hidden up an unmarked street close to piazza San Cosimato. It's the realm of the chef Giuseppe Solfrizzi who studied at the Ècole Nationale Superiéure de Pâtisserie in Lyon and specialized with the pâtissier-chocolatier Jean-Philippe Darcis in Belgium. The combination of this French expertise, the sourcing of top-quality ingredients and the Southern Italy culinary tradition has resulted in remarkable a variety of breads, cakes and pastries.
61 locals recommend
Le Levain Boulangerie
22 Via Luigi Santinihose who are in search of an authentic bakery in central Rome should try the bakery and patisserie Le Levain, hidden up an unmarked street close to piazza San Cosimato. It's the realm of the chef Giuseppe Solfrizzi who studied at the Ècole Nationale Superiéure de Pâtisserie in Lyon and specialized with the pâtissier-chocolatier Jean-Philippe Darcis in Belgium. The combination of this French expertise, the sourcing of top-quality ingredients and the Southern Italy culinary tradition has resulted in remarkable a variety of breads, cakes and pastries.
Arts & Culture
Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere
Piazza di Santa Maria in TrasteverePiazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
Piazzale Giuseppe GaribaldiBest view of Rome
Trevi Fountain
Piazza di TreviColosseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoFori Imperiali
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di SpagnaWith its ensign of handmade, artisanal ceramic tiles, this friendly second-hand bookshop is situated on the quieter side of Trastevere.
It opened in 1975 and is now run by Lavinia and Elaine. Today, it is the only bookshop in Rome selling second-hand English books. You can find every kind of book here, from paperback fiction to history, science or touristic guides. Smaller sections provide books in French, Italian or Spanish.
On their website you can find the more expensive and rare books, along with an interesting section of art books, but the shop worths a visit, because prices here are really competitive: thrillers and novels cost just 1 or 2 Euros!
7 locals recommend
Open Door Bookshop
23 Via della LungarettaWith its ensign of handmade, artisanal ceramic tiles, this friendly second-hand bookshop is situated on the quieter side of Trastevere.
It opened in 1975 and is now run by Lavinia and Elaine. Today, it is the only bookshop in Rome selling second-hand English books. You can find every kind of book here, from paperback fiction to history, science or touristic guides. Smaller sections provide books in French, Italian or Spanish.
On their website you can find the more expensive and rare books, along with an interesting section of art books, but the shop worths a visit, because prices here are really competitive: thrillers and novels cost just 1 or 2 Euros!
Parks & Nature
Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IGiardino degli Aranci
Piazza Pietro D'IlliriaVilla Doria Pamphili
Orto Botanico di Roma
23 A - 24 Largo Cristina di SveziaEssentials
Located in the basement of the Oviesse department store, it's the largest supermarket in Trastevere. Its many sections include fresh and packaged produce, dairy products and a small selection of organic food, packaged meat, wine and alcoholic beverages and limited housewares.
In addition, you can have staff service at the fresh fish and seafood counter. A small selection of prepared foods is to be found at the breads, bakery products and groceries counter which also has a service staff.At the Conad supermarket you can also recharge your mobile and have your purchases delivered at home.
orari Mon-Sat: 8.30AM - 8.00PM Sun: 9.30AM-1.30AM - 4.00PM-8.00PM
tel 06 58300061
Credit cards accepte
82 locals recommend
CONAD
62 Viale di TrastevereLocated in the basement of the Oviesse department store, it's the largest supermarket in Trastevere. Its many sections include fresh and packaged produce, dairy products and a small selection of organic food, packaged meat, wine and alcoholic beverages and limited housewares.
In addition, you can have staff service at the fresh fish and seafood counter. A small selection of prepared foods is to be found at the breads, bakery products and groceries counter which also has a service staff.At the Conad supermarket you can also recharge your mobile and have your purchases delivered at home.
orari Mon-Sat: 8.30AM - 8.00PM Sun: 9.30AM-1.30AM - 4.00PM-8.00PM
tel 06 58300061
Credit cards accepte
Il Mastello
62 Via di S. Francesco a RipaGetting Around
Piazza Giuseppe Gioachino Belli
Piazza Giuseppe Gioachino BelliTaxi