From the classic Gelateria del Teatro and Ponte Sant'Angelo, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.6 · 4,056 reviews
Stop by Gelateria del Teatro on a stroll through the Piazza Navona area. Watch fresh, fruit-based gelato being crafted through the open kitchen window, then join the line for a scoop worth the wait.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
2Walk across Ponte Sant'Angelo, one of Rome's oldest river crossings still standing on its ancient Roman foundations. Pass beneath Bernini's ten Baroque angel statues, each bearing a symbol of the Passion, while framing Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's dome for a classic sunset photo.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
3★ 4.5 · 1,760 reviews
Step through a hidden, password-style entrance into Jerry Thomas Speakeasy near Campo de' Fiori. Settle into the dim, Prohibition-era interior for a warm welcome and a carefully crafted classic cocktail.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
4★ 4.5 · 522 reviews
Discover Il Convivio Troiani, a Michelin-starred table tucked down a quiet vicolo near Piazza Navona. Settle in for an unhurried, multi-course tasting menu and attentive service, capped by the kitchen's celebrated reworked Amatriciana.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
5★ 4.3 · 578 reviews
Discover Il Pagliaccio, a two-Michelin-star table in Rome's historic centre. Settle in for an evening tasting menu that pushes boundaries beyond classic Roman fare, backed by attentive service and a kitchen unafraid to take risks.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
6★ 4.6 · 3,502 reviews
Step inside Palazzo Altemps, tucked steps from Piazza Navona yet skipped by the crowds outside. Wander frescoed courtyards and dramatically lit rooms holding the Ludovisi collection, including the celebrated Ludovisi Throne.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
7★ 4.9 · 4,050 reviews
Explore Rome's street food scene on foot through Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori. Stop at multiple local spots to sample authentic bites while soaking up the atmosphere of two of the city's most lively neighbourhoods.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
8★ 4.5 · 8,634 reviews
Step into Donato Bramante's tranquil Renaissance cloister just off Piazza Navona. Wander its elegant two-story arcades while exploring a rotating immersive exhibition, from floral displays to digital art installations, set against centuries-old architecture.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
9★ 4.5 · 3,909 reviews
Discover Da Tonino, a family-run trattoria tucked on Via del Governo Vecchio near Piazza Navona. Sit down for a relaxed, unfussy lunch or dinner of homemade-tasting Roman pasta at fair prices, whether inside or at the cosy outdoor tables.
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
lunchtime or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
10★ 4.5 · 2,300 reviews
Step into the quiet halls of the Napoleonic Museum inside Palazzo Primoli. Browse portraits, furniture, jewelry, and personal effects tracing the Roman Bonapartes, with a friendly in-house guide on hand to bring the family's story to life.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
11★ 4.9 · 3,022 reviews
Get hands-on in a Roman kitchen just steps from Piazza Navona. Roll out fresh fettuccine, shape ravioli, and layer your own tiramisu, all in one three-hour session covering the essentials of Italian cooking.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
3h
Best time
morning or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
12★ 4.8 · 2,173 reviews
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on Roman cooking class in the heart of the city. Make fettuccine from scratch, learn to layer tiramisu, and sip wine and limoncello to round out the meal.
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
13★ 4.5 · 649 reviews
Step into the bar at Hotel Raphaël, a Relais & Châteaux address just steps from Piazza Navona. Settle in for polished, service-led hospitality, often starting with a welcome glass of champagne, before heading back out to explore the historic centre.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h40
Walking intensity
Easy pace
14★ 4.8 · 327 reviews
Wander down Via dei Coronari, Rome's storied antiques street just steps from Piazza Navona. Browse historic shopfronts filled with furniture, art, and objets d'art, and let the cobblestones and Renaissance facades set the pace for a slow morning stroll.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning or lunchtime
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
15★ 4.0 · 1,621 reviews
Discover Coromandel, a relaxed brunch stop tucked near Piazza Navona. Sip expertly made V60 pour-over coffee and choose from a globally inspired menu of vegan waffles, club sandwiches, omelettes, and carrot cake.
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
16★ 4.3 · 550 reviews
Discover Tulipane, a cozy hideaway tucked near Piazza Navona. Settle into its intimate, eclectically decorated space for a relaxed breakfast, savoring the standout cinnamon roll and a quiet break from Rome's bustle.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
early morning or morning
Walking intensity
Easy pace
