From the classic Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.7 · 217,015 reviews
Step into Piazza Navona, Rome's grandest Baroque stage. Wander past street artists and Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, then settle in at a café to watch the square come alive by evening.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
25 min
Walking intensity
Easy pace
2★ 4.4 · 70,970 reviews
Discover Campo de' Fiori, a Roman square with two distinct personalities. Browse stalls of fresh produce, flowers, and spices by morning, then return after dark to join the crowds filling bars and restaurants around Giordano Bruno's statue.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning or lunchtime
Walking intensity
Easy pace
3★ 4.8 · 14,633 reviews
Step into Piazza Navona and stand before Bernini's Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Circle the rock base to spot the four muscular river gods, the towering obelisk, and the Nile figure famously shielding its face from Borromini's church across the square.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Walking intensity
Easy pace
4★ 4.5 · 7,807 reviews
Grab a slice at Antico Forno Roscioli, a historic Roman forno just steps from Campo de' Fiori. Point to whichever pizza varieties catch your eye, get them cut to size, and mix toppings for a fast, filling lunch between sights.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
5★ 4.5 · 3,263 reviews
Discover Supplizio, a pint-sized counter near Campo de' Fiori dedicated to Rome's beloved fried rice ball. Grab a crispy classic supplì or try the carbonara-flavoured twist for a quick, cheap bite between sightseeing stops.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
6★ 4.6 · 4,724 reviews
Discover Barnum Roma, one of Via del Pellegrino's busiest breakfast stops. Join the loyal crowd queuing around 25 minutes for a morning meal locals and visitors alike rate among Rome's best.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
25 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
7★ 4.3 · 2,625 reviews
Discover Cul De Sac, a wine bar tucked near Piazza Navona that locals swear by. Settle in for comfort-leaning Italian dishes paired with an extensive wine list, in a spot that still feels like a hidden gem.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
8★ 4.5 · 597 reviews
Discover PiperoRoma, a tasting-menu restaurant on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Settle in for eight-plus courses as waiters narrate the story behind each dish, turning dinner into a conversation-filled evening.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
lunchtime or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
9★ 4.4 · 3,161 reviews
Discover Hosteria Grappolo d'oro, tucked near Campo de' Fiori. Settle in for a generous 36-euro tasting menu pairing classic cacio e pepe with a short rib main, or try the staff-recommended carbonara and amatriciana.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h45
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
10★ 4.0 · 3,885 reviews
Discover LUCIANO Cucina Italiana near Teatro di Pompeo in Rome's historic centre. Settle into an unhurried, uncrowded dining room with attentive service and order the carbonara, made properly with guanciale and locally loved.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
11★ 4.5 · 1,727 reviews
Discover Vivi Bistrot, a café tucked right on Piazza Navona. Settle in for coffee and a slice of Neapolitan pastiera, a calm break from the piazza's buzz outside.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
12★ 4.5 · 5,148 reviews
Step inside Palazzo Braschi, a Neoclassical papal palace turned city-history museum. Wander through paintings, costumes, and urban planning documents charting Rome's transformation into a modern capital, plus rotating exhibitions on themes like historic gardens.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
13★ 4.7 · 9,091 reviews
Discover Frigidarium, the gelato stop everyone near Piazza Navona seems to be queuing for. Taste creamy, natural-ingredient gelato on Via del Governo Vecchio before continuing your stroll through the pedestrian streets nearby.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
14★ 4.5 · 2,228 reviews
Start your morning at Forno Monteforte, a Roman bakery institution near Campo de' Fiori. Join the line for a classic cream-filled maritozzo and a dependably good cappuccino, savoring an affordable slice of authentic Roman breakfast culture.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
15★ 4.6 · 674 reviews
Discover Wisdomless Club, a stylish cocktail bar just steps from Campo de' Fiori. Sip classic recipes reworked with the bartenders' own creative twists, and remember to bring cash or PayPal.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
16★ 4.2 · 1,319 reviews
Discover Terrazza Borromini, a boutique hotel terrace bar just steps from Piazza Navona. Settle in among elegantly designed surroundings, sip drinks with friendly staff, and take in sweeping views over Rome's rooftops.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
17★ 4.8 · 2,887 reviews
Learn to make fettuccine from scratch just steps from Piazza Navona in Rome's city centre. Spend two and a half hours mixing, kneading, and shaping the dough into pasta, fitting neatly into an afternoon or evening of sightseeing.
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
18★ 4.6 · 750 reviews
Step into the Museo Barracco, a small palazzo museum along Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Wander three floors of Egyptian, Assyrian, Phoenician, Greek, and Roman sculpture, a compact collection assembled by 19th-century senator Giovanni Barracco.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
19★ 4.6 · 3,548 reviews
Step into Welcome to Rome, an immersive multimedia show near Piazza Navona. Watch 3,000 years of Roman history unfold through large-format projections, sound, and special effects in one cinematic hour.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
20★ 4.5 · 1,827 reviews
Slip down a quiet alleyway near Piazza Navona to find Molly's Garden Cafe. Settle into the hidden courtyard for a fresh, beautifully presented breakfast of eggs and bacon, away from the crowds.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
21★ 4.7 · 1,939 reviews
Step into Welcome To Rome for a fast-paced primer before you hit the streets. Watch a 45-minute film-and-hologram show near Piazza Navona that maps out the city's history and helps you prioritize which monuments to see next.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
22★ 4.6 · 154 reviews
Wander down Via del Governo Vecchio, just steps from Piazza Navona. Browse vintage clothing racks and small boutiques along the cobbled street, then pause for coffee or gelato beneath the Renaissance facades.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
23★ 4.4 · 698 reviews
Catch a movie at Cinema Farnese, a cozy screening room right on Campo de' Fiori. Settle into comfortable seating for an English-language film on the full CinemaScope screen, then step back into the piazza's buzz.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
