Those of you who know me are well aware that my love for Rome is bordering on the obsessive so at least once a year when the routine becomes too mundane I escape to what I honestly think is the most beautiful city in the world. So I decided to share the Rome I love with all of you through this little guide of gems. Enjoy La Grande Bellezza…
MONTI
The one place I always visit without fail is Monti, the neighborhood where all the cool kids hang out and charm is abundant!
The neighborhood is ideal for an aperitivo or even a nightshop beer on Piazza della Madonna dei Monti.
The neighborhood is ideal for an aperitivo or even a nightshop beer on Piazza della Madonna dei Monti.
In case you feel like having a small break from delicious carbohydrate based Italian cuisine I strongly recommend trying Temakinho sushi with a Brazilian twist, the place is full of pineapples (reason enough to love it) and the cocktails are delicious! Reservations required!
For shopping I love SUPER a lovely tiny concept store where admittedly the mens section is better then the one for ladies and the sales are amazing!
The Sacripante Gallery is ideal for a little aperitivo before dinner with Rome's most fashionable! Amazingly random antiques create a lovely 'cabinet of curiosities' atmosphere and the margaritas are perfection!
MercatoMonti is a favorite weekend activity and keep an eye out for the lady that sells gorgeous silk vintage scarfs, there's some real gems hidden in there!
PIGNETO
For a night out I would most definitely pass by Pigneto, it has been called Rome's Brooklyn after all. The hood where the city's drug dealers hang out and sometimes engage in fork fights is nonetheless swarming with life and full of really cool little restaurants and bars.
La Santeria is an extremely charming tiny Bistrot with the friendliest and cutest staff and delicious sandwiches.
Bottiglieria also has delicious food!
Rosti Pigneto communal tables and the finest ingredients from Tuscany, also has a great garden!
Cohouse if you are feeling fancy, a supposedly private club, yet its very easy to get in and a temporary restaurant is set up on fridays and saturdays where a visiting chef creats a different menu every week!
THE SITES
In terms of sites I finally got to peep through the keyhole of the door of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta….the view to Saint Peter is breathtaking and even better if an Italian takes you there with a bottle of red wine :) (you get to peak inside in La Grande Bellezza when the key master of the entire city lets our main character in for a night of fun and frolic!)
It's equally impressive to see the recently unveiled Fontana di Tevi after Fendi's majestic restoration, one of my favorite spots in the city and now it's pearly white!
For a little dance
Lanificio a bit out of the center and varies depending on the night and the party but fun is guaranteed Spazio Morgana Music Inn is one of the new hot spots in town with two separate dance floors in the basement
Last but not least...
The Jewish Ghetto is great for a little walk and delicious lunch!If you are feeling kosher try Baghetto and Le Tartarughe for aperitivo
Al Grottino for delicious pizza with the locals
and as I love Valentino I would definitely recommend checking out the new flagship store that opened last year on Piazza di Spagna to look at all those gorgeous princess dresses!
Last but not least Sofia Coppola will be directing La Traviata with shows from the 24th of May until the 30th of June in the Opera in Rome and the costumes are designed by Valentino! A must see if you plan on visiting the city soon!
Last but not least Sofia Coppola will be directing La Traviata with shows from the 24th of May until the 30th of June in the Opera in Rome and the costumes are designed by Valentino! A must see if you plan on visiting the city soon!
The boy in Monti
Temakinho or the girl that loved pineapples
Aperitivo at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti
And lets face it this boy is the main reason I love Rome that much!
No filters needed when in Rome...
Through the looking glass at the COBRA Exhibition at Fondazione Roma Museo Palazzo Cipolla
Cause when in Rome we take our fifth coffee of the day with a little bit of trash!
and a classic
And I couldn't end a post about Italy without mentioning Gucci, undoubtedly the freshest thing that has hit the runways in 2016 leading to a complete revival and revamping of the brand we had actually forgotten existed! Well done Mr Alessandro Michele!
Beautiful people.
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