Gelateria del Teatro

Nestled in a small paved alleyway covered in greenery, the Gelateria del Teatro attracts a faithful following that swears by its unique combinations. Our favorites? Sage and strawberry, honey and lemon, white peach and lavender… But foodies also enjoy the delicacies with mascarpone, Madagascar vanilla or tiramisu. Savor it without a care in the world sitting on the steps of the neighboring palazzo while you watch the world go by.

No energy for wandering around the alleyways of the Forum or you just fancy exploring twelve centuries of Roman civilization at a glance? Take a stroll up to the Palatine Hill where you can admire the legendary and breathtakingly beautiful Palatine Hill ruins…. The columns of the temple of Castor and Pollux reaching for the sky; the poignant home to the Vestal Virgins with its porticoes and pools; the Curia, fiefdom of the 300 senators with its bronze doors and still-intact bas-reliefs. And, in the background, the imposing silhouette of the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater the Romans ever built.

Pasta, cracked pepper, pecorino and nothing else… In this small brick-walled trattoria, the locals feast on cacio et pepe cooked in the very the best tradition, gnocchi alla romana and a delicious roast suckling lamb, all washed down with a glass of Lazio white (we love the Colli Albani). Next, head for the alleys around Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice to savor the atmosphere of a neighborhood that has kept its popular and nightlife vibe intact. Tel: +39 06 574 6800.

Epicureans swear by this address, which has reinvented the art of pizza-making with a delicately crispy dough (made by the very talented neighboring baker Pierluigi Roscioli) and a selection of the best organic mozzarella and burrata from Lazio. A special shout for the margherita with super-tasty cherry tomatoes and the Zibella e bufala – mozzarella with raw milk with culatello cured ham straight from Emilia Romagna. Also dip into their vegetable carbonara and the homemade ricotta ravioli, paired with a craft beer carefully selected by Emma. Refreshing and delicious! Tel: + 39 06 64 76 0475.

Nestled in a small paved alleyway covered in greenery, the Gelateria del Teatro attracts a faithful following that swears by its unique combinations. Our favorites? Sage and strawberry, honey and lemon, white peach and lavender… But foodies also enjoy the delicacies with mascarpone, Madagascar vanilla or tiramisu. Savor it without a care in the world sitting on the steps of the neighboring palazzo while you watch the world go by.

It is one of the most prestigious Roman palazzos and perhaps the most fascinating because all the splendor of the decor in its 500 or so rooms is still intact. Gildings, mirrors, painted ceilings… The Doria Pamphili collection unfolds in the midst of incredible luxury but also incredible anarchy, with a profusion of canvases rubbing shoulders. You’ll have to concentrate but you won’t regret it! Velasquez, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Bruegel, and more. Masterpieces everywhere – don’t miss our favorite by Claude Gelée, known as “Le Lorrain”; Sunrise with the white diaphanous light of the dawn. Like the dawn of time… Tel: +39 06 679 73 23.

Opened in 2010 to replace the old barracks in the Flaminio district, the Maxxi is first and foremost worth a visit for its architecture – the gigantic curves, the imposing black staircases that contrast with immaculate white walls. Dedicated to all forms of artistic creation (design, photography, fashion, cinema, dance, etc.), the place brings together a remarkable collection of contemporary art with works by Giuseppe Penone, Vanessa Beecroft, Maurizio Cattelan, Anish Kapoor and Yayoi Kusama… Tel: +39 06 320 19 54.

It’s a fabulous walk, worth doing time and time again and at all hours of the day and night. There’s no need to plan a route; instead, just wander through the narrow streets and admire the Piazza Navona with its impressive fountains, marvel at the might of the Pantheon, enjoy an ice cream at Giolitti’s, sip a ristretto at the historic San Eustachio, stroll along the aisles of the Campo dei Fiori market, relive the mythical scene of La Dolce Vita with Anita Ekberg in the Fontana di Trevi, and end up in the old Jewish quarter. Before finally wandering down to the waters of the Tiber.

Tucked away in a sumptuous 17th century palazzo, it offers all the comfort and service you’d expect of a luxury hotel. But it also hides a treasure that is accessible to one and all, but is largely unknown… A rooftop terrace where at dusk you’ll be fascinated by the golden rays of the sun that set the city’s ochres and greens ablaze. Sip a spritz while ensconced on a deep sofa, and amuse yourself by pointing out the dome of St. Peter’s on the other side of the Tiber, the Pantheon’s imposing silhouette or Castel Sant’Angelo and, below, the dazzling Piazza Navona with its baroque fountains. A great spectacle! Tel: +39 391 311 4523.

Right in the heart of one of Rome’s park on a 2000 m² space, the Voodoo bar is totally unique in the life of the capital. It welcomes its first devotees in the morning for yoga and meditation sessions in its “healing area” while the cooks are already busying themselves at the pizza station, the sushi bar and in the Tropical restaurant from where the fragrance of Caribbean-style cuisine escapes. Over the course of the day, the place fills up with new disciples that have come to explore the latest exhibition and laze around in hammocks or wicker chairs until dusk is heralded in by the flickering of a thousand candles. And from 10 pm onwards, it’s time for concerts and performances… Tel: +39 06 83796 815.

A really cool atmosphere and an excellent cellar. Tel: +39 06 89 024 554.