Each and every day Emilio and Claudio Volpetti open the doors to their highly regarded deli (some say the best in Rome) dressed impeccably in their white uniforms with white shirts and white ties. Filled with cheeses, dried meats, bread and truffles, the main ingredient served here is invariably courtesy.…
Since 1959 Rome’s children have been brought to the Gianicolo every Sunday to see the puppet shows put on near the base of the statue of Garibaldi atop his horse Marsala. Children and families congregate under the shade of the surrounding trees and around the painted, wooden puppet theater, to…
Robertone isn’t the name of a place, but rather a man. A colossus of a man (his nickname does literally mean “Big Bob”), with large hands and often dressed in flannels and boots, Robertone has the look of an American woodworker. There’s more than meets the eye however, and you…
Trastevere finally has a spot dedicated solely to a Neapolitan speciality that we all love (even if it leaves us fearful of indigestion). The fried pizza at Don is 100% guaranteed to be light and delicious, thanks to the fact that they change the oil daily. While it’s possible to…
A perfect place for insomniacs to explore, the flower market at Trionfale opens at dawn and is bursting with flowers, and bustling with old women and gentlemen buying plants and bouquets at wholesale prices. A truly unmissable view of authentic Rome! Via Trionfale, 45
On Via Ripetta you will find one of the most bizarre window displays in Rome decorated with vintage doll heads stacked together in a casual, almost artistic manner. Don’t panic! Inside, a sweet, affectionate duo awaits you. More often than not you will find Gelsomina and her son Federico hard…
On the backside of Piazza Navona you can find a wooden door from the 20s, behind which hides a magical place. The interior of this shop is an organized chaos, where you can find antique books, old watercolors, ex voto, and old Roman postcards in various piles and scattered about…
At Silvana’s dry cleaning on Via Giulia, your perfectly clean laundry is always accompanied by a quick joke and Silvana’s infectious enthusiasm. As a personality and a businesswoman, Silvana is top notch. Via Giulia, 103
