From the classic Gruè and Piper Club, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.2 · 1,602 reviews
Discover Gruè, an under-the-radar pasticceria near Piazza Bologna. Enjoy quick, high-quality brunch or lunch service and fresh pastries, away from the crowds of Rome's historic center.
Typical visit
1h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
2★ 3.6 · 1,983 reviews
Step onto the dance floor of Piper Club, one of Italy's original discotheques since 1965. Join a lively, student-heavy crowd for mixed music, energetic lighting, and a solid, no-frills night out in Rome.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
3★ 4.0 · 2,123 reviews
Discover Bakery House, a cozy neighbourhood café near Corso Trieste. Settle in for a relaxed breakfast among locals, enjoying the professionally-run space rather than a destination-worthy spread.
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
