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  • Restaurants

Eating well is probably pretty high on your Rome itinerary list. Italians are seriously famous for their recipes, whether it’s traditional Roman pasta (cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana, and alla gricia) or crispy pizzas covered in bubbly cheese.  But like many famous cities, Rome has its fair share of tourist traps, so it’s important to know where to go. Luckily for you, our local writers have tried and tested all the food there is to try in the Italian capital. So don’t waste any time getting overcharged for mediocre pasta: here are the best restaurants in Rome.  RECOMMENDED: 🍦 The best gelato in Rome📍 The best things to do in Rome🏡 The best Airbnbs in Rome🛏 The best hotels in Rome This guide was recently updated by Rome-based writer Livia Hengel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Shopping

There’s a reason Rome has a reputation for being one of the coolest places on the planet. Everyone there is really, really cool. And between the endless bowls of pasta you’ll devour on your trip, you’ve got to mix it up a little bit, right? So you might as well go shopping. And luckily, Rome takes shopping very seriously indeed.  At first glance, you might just expect designer boutiques and jewellers on the pricier end, but although the designer offerings are second to none, you’ll be able to source a ton of vintage finds as well. And if you’re only interested in a spot of window shopping? This is the place. Rome’s best shopping streets are a beauty to behold. Here’s where to go shopping in Rome.  RECOMMENDED:🏛️ Unmissable attractions in Rome🍝 The best restaurants in Rome🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Rome🏨 The best hotels in Rome Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

  • Restaurants

You know what they say. When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do. Like, never order a cappuccino after noon, and don’t have dinner till nine. In a city as brilliant as this, you’ve got to truly immerse yourself in the culture. And we know it’s going to be hard, but that’s going to involve eating lots and lots of thin-crust, delicious pizza. Tough gig, right? Well don’t worry, we’re here to help. Rome is full of pizza served in a variety of ways.  From classic, crispy Roman scrocchiarella and pizza al taglio (served by the slice) to the oval-shaped Pinsa Romana and wood-fired Neapolitan delights, there’s a pizza for all pockets and palates. Let’s get into it then, shall we? Here are the best pizzas in Rome right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍝 The best restaurants in Rome🍦 The best gelato in Rome🍕 How to eat like a local in Rome📍 The best things to do in Rome🏘️ Exactly where to stay in Rome This guide was recently updated by Rome-based writer Livia Hengel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Things to do

There’s no place like Rome. This is a city where winding streets lead to beautiful temples, pasta gets brought out by the bucketload, and the people-watching opportunities never end. It’s one of the most famous cities in the world for a reason, but you can’t fully understand its magic until you’ve been there in person.  Rome is also much, much bigger than you can imagine, so you’re going to want to have a plan in place. Here you’ll find archeological treasures, iconic art collections and enough culture to make you want to come back again and again. But don’t worry – there’s plenty of time to digest your lunchtime pasta, and to sip on aperitifs in the warm sunshine. Whether it’s your first or your 20th time visiting, here are the very best things to do in Rome, according to a local.  RECOMMENDED:🏛️ Unmissable attractions in Rome🍝 The best restaurants in Rome🛍️ Where to go shopping in Rome🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Rome🏨 The best hotels in Rome This guide was recently updated by Rome-based writer Livia Hengel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

  • Restaurants

For some city breaks, there will be one or two national dishes you’ve got to try. This is not, as you probably know, the case when visiting Rome. First off you’ve got four different kinds of pasta to get your teeth into, then a supplí, an ultra thin-based pizza.  You get the picture. But after all that delicious, heavy food, what’s the thing you absolutely need? That’s right, it’s gelato, another absolute must when you’re in Rome. for one thing, it only costs about €1.50-3.00 for your average scoop. On our list we’ve got classic flavours alongside the mind-blowingly unique. Whatever your flavour, here’s the best gelato in Rome. RECOMMENDED:🍝 The best restaurants in Rome🍕 How to eat like a local in Rome🏘️ Exactly where to stay in Rome🏨 The best hotels in Rome This guide is by Angela Corrias, a writer based in Rome. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Shopping

In our opinion, one of the top things you can do in Rome is check out a market. That’s partly because there’s a hell of a lot of them, selling everything from fresh groceries to secondhand furniture.  Come Saturday, Sunday and sometimes weekdays, you’ll find flea markets for nabbing designer clothes and antiques, and indoor food markets for cheese, meat, fish and more. Some are touristy, some only locals know. Here are the best markets in Rome.  RECOMMENDED:🍕 How to eat like a local in Rome🍝 The best restaurants in Rome🍦 The best gelato in Rome🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Rome Elizabeth Heath is a writer based in Rome. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Restaurants

Sure, Rome might be known for the Colosseum or one of its many beautiful basilicas, but let’s be honest. What we’re really here for is the food. Rome is home to the kind of food you dream about–and it’s often not what you’re picturing when you think of Italian cuisine.  But the most important thing you can do? Avoid the tourist traps selling ovepriced, inauthentic pastas and keeping a look out for real, proper Roman food. Like did you know that Rome traditionally does just four types of pasta? Did you know that the pizzas here are cracker-thin? To help you source the best snackage, we’ve rounded up a helpful guide to the best local food in Rome, as well as the best restaurants to eat it. Warning: you will get hungry.  RECOMMENDED:🍝 The best restaurants in Rome🍕 The best pizza in Rome🍦 The best gelato in Rome🏘️ Exactly where to stay in Rome Natalie Aldern is a writer based in Rome. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

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Rome is, obviously, known for its attractions – the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, to name a few. But although Italy’s capital is as Metropolitan as they come, don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a city break. If you’ve got your sights set on lying on a wide open beach, we’ve got good news. Rome has it all.  Most of Rome’s fabulous beaches are just a short day trip from the main city, easily reached by public transport. They’re mostly free, often lined with gelato stands, and family-friendly. Most important of all, you can swim at them, and they’re all very beautiful. From Terracina to Sperlonga, here are the best beaches in Rome.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Rome🏛️ The best attractions in Rome🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Rome Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

  • Bars and pubs

In the huge, sprawling metropolis that is Italy’s capital, it’s sometimes hard to get a scope of the place. You might find yourself lost in a blur of carbonara and aperitivo, not knowing which way is up and which is down. So what’s the answer, we hear you cry? We’ve got it. You must look at the city from above.  Yes. That’s our way of saying that if you’re in Rome, you need to head to a rooftop bar. We reckon it’s one of the best cities for them. We’ve ranked our list according to the location, how good the drinks are and how spectacular the views are. Our top entries look out over St Peter’s Basilica or the Colosseum, they feature 360-degree views, or they sit at the top of trendy restaurants. From cocktails to hotels, here are the best rooftop bars in Rome.  RECOMMENDED:🍽️ The best restaurants in Rome🍷 The best bars in Rome📍 The best things to do in Rome🏘 The best Airbnbs in Rome Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts. 

  • Attractions

Rome sells itself; we all know that. An unmissable attraction in Rome is about as unmissable as you are going to find, and this famous old city is packed with iconic spots that most cities would give their right arm for. Okay, cities don’t have arms, but you get the point. The Eternal City stands head and shoulders above most for historical and cultural might, and the best attractions in Rome are seriously impressive.You’d be forgiven for thinking Rome can’t possibly deliver on all its hype. Well, prepare yourself because it hits all the notes and then some. It has world-beating restaurants, fabulous bars, genre-defining galleries and all the history you could hope for. These are the most essential attractions in Rome, your ultimate Eternal City bucket list. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.