Trastevere & Gianicolo
With ties draped over the wooden furniture, this inviting shop resembles the study of an absent-minded professor. But don’t be fooled: these guys know…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
With ties draped over the wooden furniture, this inviting shop resembles the study of an absent-minded professor. But don’t be fooled: these guys know…
Centro Storico
Former costume designer Cinzia's passion for clothes is there for all to see at this, her second-hand clothes shop. Its tunnel-like interior is piled high…
Centro Storico
An official club store of AS Roma, one of Rome’s two top-flight football teams. There's an extensive array of Roma-branded kit, including shirts, caps, T…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Take the rickety lift to this workshop, try to ignore the strong cigarette smell and choose leather for a custom-made design – you can then be the owner…
Centro Storico
Italy’s most famous bookseller (and publisher) has shops across the capital. This one has a wide range of books (in Italian) on art, photography, cinema…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Every fashion-savvy young Roman worth her salt heads to this no-frills boutique if in the market for a cocktail dress that can be dressed up or down, a…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
This historic clothes market sits in the shadow of the Aurelian Walls near San Giovanni metro station. Scruffy and fairly compact, it's awash with…
Centro Storico
This intriguing tunnel of a place is browsing heaven, stashed full of second-, third-, even fourth-hand clothes and accessories. Battered leather satchels…
Centro Storico
An old-school outfitter specialising in classic clothing for ladies and gents, Davide Cenci has been dressing Rome's well-heeled politicians and…
Centro Storico
Tailors to the Roman clergy since the late 18th century, this historic shop has dressed seven popes, including the current pontiff, hundreds of bishops…
Rome
Part of the Auditorium Parco della Musica complex, this attractive modern shop offers a sizeable collection of books, from bestsellers to hefty art tomes …
Centro Storico
An institution in the Jewish Ghetto, and supposedly one of Rome's oldest shops, this well-stocked basement store sells everything you could possibly need…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Stairs at the rear of this boutique are lined with shoe boxes, providing a most appropriate visual backdrop. The women's shoes sold here are extremely…
Centro Storico
Spice up your Roman romance at this upmarket erotic boutique just off Via del Governo Vecchio. Resembling a Victorian boudoir with crimson walls and…
Centro Storico
This historic ecclesiastical shop is one of a number in the area between Largo di Torre Argentina and the Pantheon serving the city's population of…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The Mercato delle Stampe is worth a look if you’re a fan of vintage books and old prints. There aren't many stalls, but among the tired posters and dusty…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Run by the younger generation of a long line of chocolatiers, this is an exotic world of scarlet walls and old-fashioned glass cabinets set into black…
Centro Storico
The extravagant window displays at this landmark toy shop are almost as flamboyant as the sculptural gymnastics on display at Piazza Navona's fountains…
Rome
This modish Parioli boutique has long been a local go-to for the latest fashions. Alongside sandals and vampish high heels, you'll find a range of jeans,…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Make your own cucina (kitchen) look the part with the designer goods from this famous kitchenware shop, which stocks everything from classic caffettiere …
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Simple, good-quality bags in soft leather and in a brilliant array of colours is why the handbagging hordes keep flocking to Furla, where all sorts of…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Since 1962, lighting design house Flos has been responsible for a firmament of classic fixtures, including Marc Newson’s Helice aluminium floor lamp and…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Like an enoteca (wine bar) but with perfume instead of drinks. The assistants will guide you through different combinations of scents to work out your…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This small but flavour-packed delicatessen is a good place to pick up all sorts of Italian delicacies – fine cured meats, buffalo mozzarella from Campania…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This large cartoleria (stationery shop) stocks beautiful printed paper, cards and envelopes that will inspire you to bring back the art of letter writing,…
Centro Storico
Interior design classics from the 1940s to '70s star at this elegant showroom. Prepare to swoon over sexy retro glassware, Bakelite jewellery,…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Contemporary lamps become works of art at Artemide, an Italian powerhouse for lighting design since 1960. Some of the world's greatest designers and…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Specialising in everything mare (sea) related, this 'concept bookstore' stocks maritime books (some in English), nautical charts, binoculars, pirate flags…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This bookshop, set over three floors, has a good range of Italian literature, reference books and travel guides, as well as CDs, a cheery children’s…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Near the Vatican, this art deco–style covered market is a workaday stalwart, but can still be relied upon for good fruit and picnic fare. Amid the…
Rome
A point of reference for DJs in the capital, this store stocks a comprehensive range of high-tech DJ gear as well as tunes: hip-hop, house, trance, disco,…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Combining bold prints, patterns and fabrics to create pieces for women who like to stand out in a crowd, Alessia Santi's designs are popular with young…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
A temple-like boutique that’s more like a gallery than a perfumerie, this atelier à parfums sells highly desirable artisanal fragrances.
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
One of several smashing delis along this pretty street, Salumeria Focacci sells cheese, cold cuts, smoked fish, caviar, pasta, olive oil and wine.
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Admire some of the world’s finest jewellery in the sumptuous windows of this luxury Italian jewel house and then enter if you dare.
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
For traditional handmade Italian women's shoes head to Barrilà, in business since 1954 and known for its classic designs.
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
One of Italy's iconic menswear brands, Canali is knowns for its beautifully tailored suits and business shirts.
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This gourmet shop sells foodstuffs from all over the world and also has cafe.