THE FOOD
Guaranteed Italy food experience (e.g., lunch spot)
Amazing food, cute place super friendly service. The Carbonara is excellent and that is a must have when in the birth place of the dish. Be also sure to eat cacio e pepe when in Rome!
Dessert at the Piazza
The ultimate Roman dinner
Highly recommended and authentic. Book well in advance (several months).
Recomended pasta spot
Raved about pasta spot!
On the go: Roman pizza
Make sure to grab a slice at a cute spot. Below just one recommended example but they are generally all good!
On the go: Arancini and Suppli
On the go: Gelato
Super old gelato spot. Due to the location prices have gone up here but you can find good Gelato all over. Just make sure the gelato is presented in circular tubs (not rectangular), I have been told this is how you spot the best places.
On the go: Aperol, Campari or limoncello Spritz
Almost all places will make you a cocktail for takeaway. Much nicer to sightsee with a drink in hand! For example we grabbed a drink just next to Pantheon and enjoyed the people and sun! Normal takeaway price is 6-7€ for reference (and avoid overpaying)
On the go: Espresso and coffee flavors
Hands down best espressos (after meal in restaurants or in the go) or go for an espresso martini!
THE COCKTAILS AND WINE
Wine bar and people watch
Cute place to sit and try amazing wines, the olives here are also superior!
Cocktails and snacks
Amazing espresso martini and quality complimentary snacks with cocktails!
Super lowkey beers
Great prices and a 10/10 spot to people watch!
Sunset views & spritz
Be sure to book a sunset rooftop experience. We got lucky with a table at the place below but booking a table around sunset is recommended! The drinks are usually quite pricey.
THE SIGHTS
Chill city views
Bring drinks and snacks and watch the day turn into the night, or visit during the day for a chill rest and great views. There is a bit of a climb to this place, but nothing too bad.
The colosseum walk around
Just outside is fine, the inside is not worth the time. Walk around to find cool picture spots.
The Roman forum
A short walk from the Colosseum you can find the Roman Forum which is amazing (this might be worth the visit also closely and pay a ticket, but have not experienced that myself)
Spanish steps and Piazza di Spagna
Great place to watch the sunset free! Just be prepared for crowds and get there early.
Fontana di Trevi
Equally cool during the day and the night. If you can, try to see it (and toss a coin) in both lightings
Pantheon
There is a huge line, which you can bypass by buying a ticket online. Look for QR code near the entrance, buy the ticket (around 5€) and walk in.
VENTURES OUTSIDE ROME CENTRE
Early birds Vatican City
The only way I recommend to see the Vatican City is a early bird tour (book well in advance). The tour starts about 7am but you get to access the sites before the main crowds, avoid lining up for hours and get tour guide which will ensure you get the most out of the visit. The whole thing is over around 9:30-10:00am
Authentic life in Trastevere
Cool neighbourhood with vintage shops, amazing bars and restaurants and a “small town” feeling! Many of the restaurants recommended above are in Trastevere.
Villa Borghese and Borghese museum
Less crowded and peaceful! Buy tickets in advance for the museum bacause they limit the amount of salit visitors. The surrounding park is also worth the visit!
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