Best Places in Rome

Restaurants

• Il Grottino —  Maps — Cozy Roman pizzeria in Testaccio.
• Felice a Testaccio —  Maps — Iconic Roman trattoria, famous cacio e pepe.
• Osteria da Fortunata — @osteria_da_fortunata_italia — Maps — Handmade pasta, very popular (touristy but fun).
• Cacio e Pepe — @cacioepepe_since1964_official — Maps — Classic Roman trattoria in Prati.
• Tonnarello — @tonnarellofficial — Maps — Super busy Trastevere staple, big portions.
• Pianostrada — @pianostrada — Maps — Trendy, beautifully designed restaurant with creative dishes.
• Sant’Isidoro – Pizza e Bolle — @sant_isidoro — Maps — Pizza + sparkling wine, cool vibe in Prati.
• Pizzeria La Montecarlo — @la.montecarlo — Maps — Chaotic, classic Roman pizzeria near Piazza Navona.

LGBT Parties

• Latte Fresco — @latte_fresco_ — Maps (Largo Venue) — Queer party with drag, performances & fun crowd.
• Poppe — @poppeparty — Maps (Monk) — Pop/camp party, energetic young crowd.

Landmarks

No need to visit inside anything — at most the Vatican Museums (likely sold out).

• St. Peter’s Basilica — Maps — Iconic square + basilica.
• The Historic Center (Centro Storico) — Maps — Best area for wandering through piazzas & alleys.
• Trinità dei Monti — Maps — Above Piazza di Spagna with beautiful views.
• Altare della Patria — Maps — Monumental landmark in Piazza Venezia.
• Colosseum — Maps — The symbol of Rome, impressive from outside.
• Campidoglio — Maps — Michelangelo-designed square overlooking the Forum.
• Trastevere — Maps — Perfect for evening strolls, aperitivo, dinner.