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20 e 20 – Restaurant and wine shop
"20 e 20" is a restaurant which also has a wine shop offering a cozy ambience and delicious menu. of which the dishes only use seasonal products...
By
Daniela
D'Avanzo
Spazio Nagual – Open Gate of Consciousness
Spazio Nagual is an exoteric magical library where you’ll find the right aura necessary in order for the books to choose you rather than the reverse.
By
Rudy
Di Giacomo
SiTenne – Dressing the past
"SiTenne" in Rome isn't just a vintage clothes shop. I wouldn't have fallen in love with it if it was. You'll always find a perfect, friendly ambience here
By
Rudy
Di Giacomo
La Ciambella – Restaurant behind the Pantheon
"La Ciambella" Rome is the least of touristic restaurants, rather an authentic local spot located in a small street that offers a cozy, yet spacious...
By
Daniela
D'Avanzo
Enoteca di Via Macerata – Embracing tastes
"Enoteca di Via Macerata" is evocative of the '70s grocery store in Rome. Come here to enjoy the local neighborhood vibe with a glass of wine & coccetti...
By
Rudy
Di Giacomo
Mercato fonte Egeria – Take back your vegetables
The market next to the Egeria water plant in Rome, or the "Mercato fonte Egeria", is an opportunity to meet regional farmers and buy fresh local produce!
By
Max
Giudice
Osteria Bonelli – Creepy food, delicious flavours
"Osteria Bonelli" is the real deal: here you can get your favorite dishes of the Roman tradition mixed with some modern entries, as well as some rarities.
By
Max
Giudice
Al Gallo Rosso – Where pizza becomes lifestyle
"Al Gallo Rosso" in Rome is loud, informal and sincere. The perfect pizzeria to take your friends for some arrosticini to enjoy the company of each other!
By
Max
Giudice
Porta s. Sebastiano – Like a Roman soldier
"Porta s. Sebastiano" used to be an ancient entrance to the city of Rome. Today, you can walk along the walls and enjoy the stunning views...
By
Max
Giudice
Parco della Caffarella – Roman countryside
"Parco della Caffarella" in Rome has been my gym, my mountain, my restaurant, my first date. I wouldn't be the same today without this piece of nature...
By
Max
Giudice
Caffè Ciamei – Oldest license for coffee in Rome
"Caffè Ciamei" has the oldest coffee license in Rome and it's still one of my favorite places in town to get a cup. Try their cremina instead of sugar!
By
Max
Giudice
Gelateria Fassi – A space for your dreams
"Gelateria Fassi" in Rome is a historical gelato shop almost all locals know. The atmosphere takes you back in time, and it's open 24/7, too!
By
Max
Giudice
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