Must-see shopping in Rome

  • La Cravatta su Misura

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    With ties draped over the wooden furniture, this inviting shop resembles the study of an absent-minded professor. But don’t be fooled: these guys know…

  • Vestiti Usati Cinzia

    Centro Storico

    Former costume designer Cinzia's passion for clothes is there for all to see at this, her second-hand clothes shop. Its tunnel-like interior is piled high…

  • AS Roma Store

    Centro Storico

    An official club store of AS Roma, one of Rome’s two top-flight football teams. There's an extensive array of Roma-branded kit, including shirts, caps, T…

  • Pelletteria Nives

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Take the rickety lift to this workshop, try to ignore the strong cigarette smell and choose leather for a custom-made design – you can then be the owner…

  • Feltrinelli

    Centro Storico

    Italy’s most famous bookseller (and publisher) has shops across the capital. This one has a wide range of books (in Italian) on art, photography, cinema…

  • DaDADA

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Every fashion-savvy young Roman worth her salt heads to this no-frills boutique if in the market for a cocktail dress that can be dressed up or down, a…

  • Via Sannio

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    This historic clothes market sits in the shadow of the Aurelian Walls near San Giovanni metro station. Scruffy and fairly compact, it's awash with…

  • Omero e Cecilia

    Centro Storico

    This intriguing tunnel of a place is browsing heaven, stashed full of second-, third-, even fourth-hand clothes and accessories. Battered leather satchels…

  • Davide Cenci

    Centro Storico

    An old-school outfitter specialising in classic clothing for ladies and gents, Davide Cenci has been dressing Rome's well-heeled politicians and…

  • Ditta Annibale Gammarelli

    Centro Storico

    Tailors to the Roman clergy since the late 18th century, this historic shop has dressed seven popes, including the current pontiff, hundreds of bishops…

  • Notebook all'Auditorium

    Rome

    Part of the Auditorium Parco della Musica complex, this attractive modern shop offers a sizeable collection of books, from bestsellers to hefty art tomes …

  • Leone Limentani

    Centro Storico

    An institution in the Jewish Ghetto, and supposedly one of Rome's oldest shops, this well-stocked basement store sells everything you could possibly need…

  • Creazioni Domus

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Stairs at the rear of this boutique are lined with shoe boxes, providing a most appropriate visual backdrop. The women's shoes sold here are extremely…

  • ZouZou

    Centro Storico

    Spice up your Roman romance at this upmarket erotic boutique just off Via del Governo Vecchio. Resembling a Victorian boudoir with crimson walls and…

  • Ghezzi

    Centro Storico

    This historic ecclesiastical shop is one of a number in the area between Largo di Torre Argentina and the Pantheon serving the city's population of…

  • Mercato delle Stampe

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    The Mercato delle Stampe is worth a look if you’re a fan of vintage books and old prints. There aren't many stalls, but among the tired posters and dusty…

  • La Bottega del Cioccolato

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    Run by the younger generation of a long line of chocolatiers, this is an exotic world of scarlet walls and old-fashioned glass cabinets set into black…

  • Al Sogno

    Centro Storico

    The extravagant window displays at this landmark toy shop are almost as flamboyant as the sculptural gymnastics on display at Piazza Navona's fountains…

  • Bagheera

    Rome

    This modish Parioli boutique has long been a local go-to for the latest fashions. Alongside sandals and vampish high heels, you'll find a range of jeans,…

  • c.u.c.i.n.a.

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Make your own cucina (kitchen) look the part with the designer goods from this famous kitchenware shop, which stocks everything from classic caffettiere …

  • Furla

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Simple, good-quality bags in soft leather and in a brilliant array of colours is why the handbagging hordes keep flocking to Furla, where all sorts of…

  • Flos

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Since 1962, lighting design house Flos has been responsible for a firmament of classic fixtures, including Marc Newson’s Helice aluminium floor lamp and…

  • Olfattorio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Like an enoteca (wine bar) but with perfume instead of drinks. The assistants will guide you through different combinations of scents to work out your…

  • Fratelli Fabbi

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This small but flavour-packed delicatessen is a good place to pick up all sorts of Italian delicacies – fine cured meats, buffalo mozzarella from Campania…

  • Vertecchi Art

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This large cartoleria (stationery shop) stocks beautiful printed paper, cards and envelopes that will inspire you to bring back the art of letter writing,…

  • Retrò

    Centro Storico

    Interior design classics from the 1940s to '70s star at this elegant showroom. Prepare to swoon over sexy retro glassware, Bakelite jewellery,…

  • Artemide

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Contemporary lamps become works of art at Artemide, an Italian powerhouse for lighting design since 1960. Some of the world's greatest designers and…

  • Il Mare

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Specialising in everything mare (sea) related, this 'concept bookstore' stocks maritime books (some in English), nautical charts, binoculars, pirate flags…

  • IBS + Libraccio

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    This bookshop, set over three floors, has a good range of Italian literature, reference books and travel guides, as well as CDs, a cheery children’s…

  • Piazza dell’ Unità

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    Near the Vatican, this art deco–style covered market is a workaday stalwart, but can still be relied upon for good fruit and picnic fare. Amid the…

  • Goody Music

    Rome

    A point of reference for DJs in the capital, this store stocks a comprehensive range of high-tech DJ gear as well as tunes: hip-hop, house, trance, disco,…

  • Manila Grace

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Combining bold prints, patterns and fabrics to create pieces for women who like to stand out in a crowd, Alessia Santi's designs are popular with young…

  • Campo Marzio 70

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    A temple-like boutique that’s more like a gallery than a perfumerie, this atelier à parfums sells highly desirable artisanal fragrances.

  • Salumeria Focacci

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    One of several smashing delis along this pretty street, Salumeria Focacci sells cheese, cold cuts, smoked fish, caviar, pasta, olive oil and wine.

  • Bulgari

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Admire some of the world’s finest jewellery in the sumptuous windows of this luxury Italian jewel house and then enter if you dare.

  • Barrilà Boutique

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    For traditional handmade Italian women's shoes head to Barrilà, in business since 1954 and known for its classic designs.

  • Canali

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    One of Italy's iconic menswear brands, Canali is knowns for its beautifully tailored suits and business shirts.

  • Castroni

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    This gourmet shop sells foodstuffs from all over the world and also has cafe.

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