Centro Storico
Established in Rome in 1959 by Marcello and Rita Del Giudice and now operated by their children and grandchildren, this business produces leather bags,…
Must-see shopping in Centro Storico
Centro Storico
Rome's most celebrated deli showcases a spectacular smörgåsbord of prize products ranging from cured hams and cheeses to conserves, dried pastas, olive…
Confetteria Moriondo & Gariglio
Centro Storico
Roman poet Trilussa was so smitten with this chocolate shop – established by the Torinese confectioners to the royal house of Savoy – that he was moved to…
Centro Storico
Tailoring bespoke business shirts since 1967, this atelier and boutique is an essential stop for many regular visitors to the city. It's possible to…
Centro Storico
This historic shoemaker has been hand-crafting leather shoes for well-heeled Romans and film icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Robert De Niro since 1946…
Centro Storico
After a visit to this charming shop, you'll be reminded of it every time you have a cup of tea. Set up like an apothecary with ceiling-high shelves and…
Centro Storico
This chic boutique in a belle-époque-styled interior offers a curated selection of both vintage and contemporary designer accessories, fashions, homewares…
Centro Storico
The second Centro Storico shop of this high-quality artisanal leather goods company.
Centro Storico
Danish designer Tina Sondergaard's boutique faithfully follows the formula of her flagship store in the Monti neighbourhood, measuring, sewing and…
Centro Storico
This luxury eyewear boutique has plenty of specs appeal: bold and unexpected designs from up-and-coming and indie designers such as Chrome Hearts, Katsura…
Centro Storico
This independently run English-language bookstore has a well-organised selection of classic novels, new releases and kid-friendly reads. It also hosts…
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Centro Storico
This branch of one of Italy’s oldest pharmacies stocks natural perfumes and cosmetics, herbal infusions, teas and potpourri, all shelved in wooden, glass…
Centro Storico
On Via dei Coronari, a street renowned for its antique shops, Casali has been dealing in original and reproduction etchings and prints – many delicately…
Centro Storico
A temple to the finer pleasures of the bottle, this stately enoteca stocks a comprehensive selection of Italian and international wines, liqueurs and…
Centro Storico
Women's ballet flats and elegant, everyday bags in rainbow colours and super-soft leather are the hallmarks of the Rome-born Marta Ray brand. At this…
Centro Storico
It's difficult to resist going into this magical toyshop where everything is carved out of wood. By the main entrance, a Pinocchio pedals his bike…
Centro Storico
Giuseppe Casetti's collection of vintage black-and-white photos, art prints, leather-bound tomes, exhibition catalogues and posters is on show for all to…
Centro Storico
Originally founded as a comics shop, this Aladdin's cave is crammed to its rafters with antiques. Make your way through the lamps that hang like jungle…
Centro Storico
Outfitting Catholic clergy since the early 1800s, and bringing the Knights of Malta and the Holy Sepulchre into the fold in the 1960s, this large boutique…
Centro Storico
An offshoot of the cult Jerry Thomas Project speakeasy, this shop stocks a collector's dream of vermouth, spirits and liqueurs. Among the Italian and…
Centro Storico
In business since 1890, De Sanctis stocks an impressive line of ceramics from producers in Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria and Campania. Sunbursts of colour…
Centro Storico
If your 12 year old (or younger child) needs a wardrobe update, look up Rachele in her delightful shop just off Via del Pellegrino. With everything from…
Centro Storico
Take home some Mediterranean sunshine. Artist Maria Grazia Luffarelli's paintings are a riotous celebration of Italian colours, with sunny yellow…
Centro Storico
Materie is a lovely showcase for unique handcrafted jewellery. Each year owner Viviana Violo travels to source new pieces from designers and artisans…
Centro Storico
Technology might have largely done for pens but their romance remains and this old-fashioned shop has a wonderful selection. Choose from everyday…
Centro Storico
The flagship store of hip clothing label SBU, aka Strategic Business Unit, occupies a 19th-century workshop, complete with cast-iron columns and wooden…
Centro Storico
Although no longer run by the label's founder, society shirtmaker Piero Albertelli, this renowned tailor's continues to dress Rome's well-to-do. Ready-to…
Centro Storico
Don’t be fooled by its workaday look – those in the know head to this small corner shop for the latest footwear fashions. Women's styles, ranging from…
Centro Storico
A space for designers and artisans to showcase their wares, this shop is part of an ongoing project to sustain and promote Italy's artisanal traditions…
Centro Storico
Fashionable, versatile and elegant, Susanna Liso’s seasonal designs adorn this relaxed, white-walled boutique. Her clothes, often blended from raw silks,…
Centro Storico
At her boutique in the former workshop of Renaissance goldsmith Benvenuti Cellini, Patrizia Corvaglia crafts her own line of jewellery. Her abstract,…
Centro Storico
A throwback to a world without logos, this tiny family-run shop has a handmade glove for every conceivable occasion, from elbow-length silk evening gloves…
Centro Storico
Città del Sole is a parent’s dream, a treasure-trove of imaginative toys created to stretch the growing mind rather than numb it. From simple musical…
Centro Storico
In her diminutive family workshop, Elisa Nepi and her team craft beautiful butter-soft leather wallets, bags, belts, keyrings and sandals in elegant…
Centro Storico
This minimalist, all-white fashion boutique is one of a number of independent stores on and around Via del Governo Vecchio. In its austere, gallery-like…
Centro Storico
Eyewear becomes art at this modish boutique on Via del Pellegrino. Known for its avant-garde window displays, often styled by contemporary artists,…
Centro Storico
In his small, cluttered workshop, master craftsman Aldo Fefè patiently binds books and produces beautifully hand-painted notebooks, boxes, picture frames…
Centro Storico
Located in the same building the company was founded in, Tebro has been keeping Rome's well heeled in household linens and luxurious nightwear since 1867…
Centro Storico
Famed for its antique prints, historic Nardecchia sells everything from 18th-century etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi to more affordable 19th…
Centro Storico
This speciality boutique is devoted to the small yet mighty chilli pepper. Founder Rita Salvadori sources 17 types of pepper from her farm in Tuscany,…
