Inghilterra hotel: in a 17th-century palazzo in the heart of Rome’s haute couture shopping area
Caffe Greco, historic café opened in 1760 on 86, Via dei Condotti
Gelateria Giolitti, best ice-cream, Via Uffici del Vicario 40
Pizzarium Pizza, a very small place near Vatican Museum, the best pizza by the slice, Via della meloria, 43
Da Baffetto, serving some of the best pizza in Rome  near Piazza Navona, Via del Governo Vecchio, 114
Pizzeria Ai Marmi, a good pizza in Trastevere, Viale Trastevere 53
Da Augusto, authentic Roman trattoria, in a lovely piazza in Trastevere, 15 Piazza de’ Renzi
Famous Cafes:
Caffè Sant’ Eustachio, piazza Sant’Eustachio 82
Caffè La Tazza d’Oro, via degli Orfani 84-86
Caffè della Pace, via della Pace 3-4-5-7

Shopping: Via dei Condotti (Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce et Gabbana, Gucci…), Via del Corso, near Piazza Navona (art and antiques), Porta Portese (a street market every Sunday morning).

Buy a Roma Pass (adults) and tickets for Vatican Museum via internet to avoid the queue.

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