Hotel Palazzo Manfredi

Located in Via Labicana, 125

Situated just a footstep away from the Colosseum and the Roman Forums, Palazzo Manfredi is a fantastic five-star luxury hotel that will meet your every need.
Starting from the spectacular location that allows you to visit Rome to its fullest, with the Colosseum right in front of you, the Pantheon, the Roman Forums, the Capitoline Hill and many others just minutes walking distance, this hotel is strategically located.
The setting in this hotel, needless to say, is extraordinary. The mix between modern and classic styles creates warm environments immersed in elegance and comfort that will make your stay memorable.
From the buffet or a la carte breakfast on the rooftop overlooking the Colosseum, to dinner at the delicious Michelin starred Aroma restaurant, all the steps you will take in this hotel will be splendid.
The kind and professional staff will make your stay impeccable by satisfying your every need and helping you book your tourist attractions and resolve hotel queries.
Your stay at Palazzo Manfredi will be wonderful, with a vast choice of different types of rooms from prestigious ones to suites that overlook the Eternal City and that are equipped with comforts that will make your stay remarkable.
An additional gem is the underground passage that connects Hotel Palazzo Manfredi to Ludus Magnus, ancient Rome's most important gladiator school, situated beside the Colosseum.
Ideal for those who love luxury, sophisticated food and comfort in every sense possible. Enjoy!

+39 0677591380

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Muse Concert

Located in Ippodromo delle Capannelle in Via Appia Nuova, 1255

Muse is a famous English rock band from Devon composed of Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenhome and Dominic Howard, three childhood friends who have sky-rocketed with their 2006 album "Black Holes and Revelations".
Known for their spectacular live performances, where a mix of scenographic effects, great vocals, guitars and percussions along with Muse's spectacular energy merge to create a magical moment.
Their combination of different musical genres including rock, electronica and alternative rock, makes their music loved by their fans and has made them win numerous awards including the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2011, the NME Award for Best Fan Community in 2012 and 2013 and many others.
If you already love their CDs, don't miss out on the opportunity to experience them live, at their best, at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle this summer. Enjoy!

July 18th at 9pm

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Due Ladroni Restaurant

Located in Piazza Nicosia, 24

Situated in the heart of Rome just a footstep away from Piazza Navona and Lungotevere Marzio, Due Ladroni is an exquisite restaurant that serves spectacular dishes that you will go crazy for.
The restaurant overlooks the small Piazza Nicosia and offers the option of eating outside in the refined environment or in one of the two inside areas, decorated in a traditional yet elegant style.
Due Ladroni is very well known among Romans for its spectacular seafood dishes. The restaurant serves mind-blowing Neapolitan cuisine, with extremely fresh products coming in every day from the Mediterranean. The marriage of fresh ingredients along with simple yet divine cooking creates a remarkable outcome.
If you are a seafood lover, then Due Ladroni is a must try for you. I recommend you try the spelt spaghetti with asparagus, clams and dried tomatoes followed by the sea bass filet baked with tomato, capers, olives and breadcrumbs on a bed of julienne on courgettes. 
Although this restaurant excels in its seafood dishes, also the meat dishes are delicious and of high quality. In addition to the delicious meal, the restaurant also has a vast wine selection including wines from different Italian regions.
The atmosphere at Due Ladroni is elegant yet relaxed: you will be catapulted into a very Italian setting and will find the waiters friendly and professional, speaking different languages. I recommend you make a reservation before going. Enjoy!

+39 066861013

Open every day for lunch and dinner
Closed on Saturday for lunch

Lunch: 12.30pm - 3pm
Dinner: 8pm - 12.30am

Average 50+ euros per person

No Inside Smoking Area

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Hotel Isa

Located in Via Cicerone, 39

Situated in a 19th century building in the heart of the center, Isa Design Hotel is exceptional if you want to experience Rome in a tranquil neighborhood with an easy access to the Eternal city.
The atmosphere in this boutique hotel is friendly and warm. The staff is very efficient and helpful and the setting is romantic and luxurious.
Hotel Isa is located a footstep away from the famous Piazza Cavour and just a few minutes walking distance from the Vatican and other central sites such as Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Castel Sant'Angelo and many more.
This four-star boutique hotel has been recently renovated, offering a mix between modern and classical-style rooms each varying in their features. The rooms range from standard all the way to family rooms, with exclusive rooms all having jacuzzis.
Nonetheless, the best part about this boutique hotel is its breakfast. Hotel Isa offers a delicious breakfast satisfying different tastes: from cakes and pastries all the way to omelets, warm dishes, jams, fresh fruit and much more. Apart from the delicious breakfast, the real treat is where it is served: during the good season you will have breakfast on top of the panoramic roof-garden that overlooks St. Peter's Basilica.
Hotel Isa is the ideal place to stay if you want to stay in a cozy hotel and experience Rome to its fullest. Enjoy!

+39 063212610

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Hotel Grand Melia

Located in Via del Gianicolo, 3

Grand Melia is a five-star luxury hotel situated in the beautiful Gianicolo neighborhood. The hotel is situated in the historic Villa Agrippia which used to belong to the mother of Emperor Nerone.
The hotel is wonderful; there are elegant spaces decorated in a classical taste with a touch of contemporary style. Grand Melia offers an extensive choice of rooms each decorated in a warm and modern manner ranging from deluxe rooms all the way to fantastic suites with beautiful terraces overlooking the Eternal city.
This five-star luxury hotel is within a short walking distance from the famous lively Trastevere neighborhood and the Vatican. Moreover, you can reach Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, Castel Sant'Angelo and the Pantheon with a 15 minute walk. For those who want to reach the historic center without walking, the hotel also provides a free shuttle service that will take you to the Spanish Steps.
Grand Melia is the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy Rome's beauties while staying in a luxury resort. For those of you who can't live without a spa, Grand Melia offers a great wellness center equipped with a sauna and a steamed bath with chromo/aromatherapy in addition to the hydromassage pool and other wonderful facial and body treatments.
There is a also a vast patio surrounded by trees where you can either enjoy a snack or a happy-hour in addition to a large pool where you can chill during hot summer days.
Whether you want to relax in the wellness area, sip a cocktail by the pool or eat a delicious meal at the restaurant, Grand Melia will always meet your needs. Enjoy!

+39 06925901

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Momart Cafe

Located in Viale XXI Aprile, 19

Situated half-way between Piazza Istria and Piazza Bologna, Momart is an extremely trendy bar with a popular Italian-style aperitivo.
The place is wonderful, embedded in a modern setting decorated with vast verandas,  dark parquet flooring, large art-pieces and an extensive outside area which is heated during the winter.
Every day starting from 6pm the renowned happy-hour begins, with a delicious buffet offering a variety of choices including pastas, Italian-style tempuras, vegetables and desserts. But the best part is the delightful pizza station where freshly made pizzas come out of the wood-burning oven.
Momart is filled with Italian and Erasmus university students since Sapienza and LUISS university are extremely close by, but it is also frequented by older people.
The atmosphere at this bar is very lively, filled with Italians and foreigners who get together to enjoy a delicious cocktail accompanied by a rich buffet to start off their evening.
If you arrive at Momart before 7pm, you will have easy access to the bar, but if you arrive after 7pm you may have to wait in line for a table. Nonetheless, do not despair as the waiting time is short and the staff is friendly and efficient. Enjoy!

+39 0686391656

Open every day
Happy-hour starts at 6pm
Happy-hour is 10 Euros per person (one cocktail and all-you-can-eat buffet)

Heated outside smoking area

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Il Bacocco Winery, Bistrot and Restaurant

Located in Via Goffredo Mameli, 45

Situated in a quiet street of the vibrant central neighborhood of Trastevere, il Bacocco offers a fantastic happy-hour and delicious dinner experience that will appeal to your taste buds.
This splendid restaurant is located on two floors: the first is dedicated to the wonderful dinner experience, where the chef will blow your mind with his revisited Italian Mediterranean cuisine, while the second floor is dedicated to the bistrot, a place where guests can enjoy a lovely cup or bottle of wine accompanied by delicious food.
Bacocco's atmosphere is warm and relaxing. The decor is extremely simple with its parquet flooring, cream colored walls with brick archways, wooden tables covered with white tableware and wine racks filled with exceptional wines.
The menu at this Mediterranean restaurant varies according to each season but all the products are extremely fresh and blend together to create perfect dishes. Although the restaurant's specialty are its remarkable seafood and pasta dishes, do not despair as Bacocco also offers delightful meat courses.
To accompany your meal is a vast wine selection consisting of 350 labels including Bollinger, Planeta, Tenuta San Leonardo and many more.
On the other hand, if you prefer to enjoy a delicious happy-hour, Bacocco will meet your expectations. On the second floor you will find the bistrot, a place where any bottle of wine below 30 Euros can be opened to enjoy a glass, or where wines superior to 30 Euros can be opened if you intend to finish the whole bottle.
While you are sipping your glass of wine, you will be served a four-portion dish with delicious food coming from the chef. In the bistrot you can also order cheeses, cold cuts and other Roman delicacies.
As you will see, Bacocco is the perfect place to go if you want to experience a delicious happy-hour or dinner in a relaxing environment accompanied by a wonderful glass of wine. Enjoy!


+39 065898587

Open every day from 6pm - 1am

Happy-hour 6 Euros per person (including glass of wine and food platter)
Dinner 35+ Euros per person

No Inside Smoking Area

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La.Vi Latteria & Vineria

Located in Via Tomacelli, 23

Situated in the heart of the historical center just a footstep away from Via del Corso is La.Vi, the trendy restaurant and wine bar located on three floors that serves exciting happy-hours and wonderful after-dinner drinks.
La.Vi stands for Latteria and Vineria (milk and wine) which represent the two main parts of our every day lives, the beginning and the end of our day. In fact, La.Vi serves delicious home-made food from breakfast all the way to dinner, ending the day with great late night drinks.
All the products you find at breakfast are freshly made and delicious. Although a lunch buffet and an a la carte dinner are served, the best parts of the day at this restaurant are the happy-hours and the after-dinner drinks.
In La.Vi's modern yet classical setting you will enjoy a delicious happy-hour buffet accompanied by your choice of wine or cocktail. The atmosphere is trendy and warm, with a wonderful roof terrace where you have the possibility to enjoy your aperitivo. You can order your drink and then take whatever you like from the buffet, bringing it to the terrace which is open in the summer and heated during the winter.
The lounge bar is also very popular amongst Romans and foreigners as it provides a chic hideaway from our everyday routines, suggesting a glass of wine or cocktail to relax and enjoy the night with  friends or partner in a great atmosphere. I advise you make a reservation if you intend to go for after-dinner drinks, especially if you want to be on the roof terrace. Enjoy!


+39 0645427760

Open from 8.30am - 2am every day
Happy hour from 7pm - 9.30pm

Happy-hour average 10+ Euros per person

No Inside Smoking Area

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Imago Restaurant

Located in Piazza Trinita' dei Monti, 6

Situated in the beautiful frame of Trinita' dei Monti on top of the Spanish Steps, Imago is a superb restaurant located in the historic five-star Hassler luxury hotel.
The restaurant is located on the hotel's sixth floor, offering a magnificent panoramic view of the Eternal City.
While you are overlooking the Capitol Hill, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, the church of Sant'Agnese in Piazza Navona and other fascinating monuments of the historic center, you will be served delicious revisited Italian cuisine.
Chef Francesco Apreda's dishes are exceptional, with a choice of a vegetarian tasting menu, a signature dish tasting menu, a flavors of a journey tasting menu or the classic a la carte menu, offering delicious seafood, meat and pasta dishes such as steamed ravioli with rabbit, black olives and rosemary baked ricotta.
The cuisine is predominantly Italian, varying each season, but there is also a reinterpretation of international cuisine such as the Japanese octopus and seaweed uma-mia blend and the New York pink cheesecake big apple sour blend. 
Imago always offers dishes that are a blend of extremely fresh products, simplicity and creativity, guaranteeing a spectacular meal that will blow your mind.
The atmosphere is enchanting, with an elegant sandy marble floor, a dark parquet floor embedded in the heart of the room and wide verandas that allow you to admire the panoramic view.
All of these details along with the colors of the tableware and the reflection of the romantic lighting contribute to the sensational dining experience of this Michelin starred restaurant.
Along with the delicious dishes, the restaurant also has a remarkable selection of wines that matches perfectly the different choice of dishes. I recommend you make a reservation in advance. Enjoy!


+39 0669934726

Tasting menu average 120+ Euros per person
A la carte menu average 100+ Euros per person

Open every day for dinner from 7.30pm-10.30pm

No Inside Smoking Area

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Aroma Restaurant

Located in Via Labicana, 125

Situated on the top floor of the five-star hotel, Palazzo Manfredi, Aroma is a spectacular restaurant offering a breathtaking view of the Colosseum along with an exquisite food journey.
The atmosphere is a mix between elegance, relaxation and warmth. All the details of Aroma are strictly thought through and come together to perfection.
The panoramic restaurant is fantastic, consisting of beautiful verandas that overlook the Colosseum. But it gets better, as the food at this Michelin starred restaurant will not disappoint your palate. The a la carte menu is extraordinary, with exquisite Italian dishes such as raw sea bass, salmon and king prawn on a crunchy wafer with a "Margarita" mousse for starters and ravioli pasta filled with aubergine with skate fish and artichoke as a main course. Chef Giuseppe Di Iorio has created delicate seafood, meat and pasta dishes that come together impeccably and that can be accompanied by an extensive wine selection consisting of 400 different labels. Ask the sommelier for advice on which wine complements your dishes best. Moreover, if you prefer, you can order the delicious tasting menu.
Presented with the Five Star Diamond Award by The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences; with the exemplary service, spectacular food and stunning view, you will have an unforgettable experience at Aroma.
Additionally, the restaurant also has a roofgarden lounge bar overlooking the Colle Oppio where guests can enjoy a cocktail before dinner. As this restaurant is always full, I recommend you make a reservation in advance. Enjoy!


+39 0697615109

A la Carte - Average 100+ Euros per person
Tasting Menu - 130 or 200 Euros per person

No Inside Smoking Area

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Aldrovandi Luxury Hotel

Located in Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 15

Situated near the Villa Borghese gardens and a footstep away from the beautiful National Gallery of Contemporary Art, this hotel is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a luxurious sanctuary.
This five-star hotel is located in a strategic yet residential area where you can reach Galleria Borghese by walking through the spectacular Villa Borghese gardens, or take the free shuttle service offered by the hotel to reach Via Veneto or Piazza di Spagna.
The rooms of this hotel are wonderful, some are decorated with a classic style while others are more contemporary, but always with a warm touch and with great elegance. Adrovandi has 108 rooms, including 16 suites and one royal suite that will blow your mind.
The hotel also has a wonderful private garden along with an outside pool which is ideal to relax yourself after a long summer day. While you are chilling by the pool, you can order a cocktail or a snack or you can go to the poolside restaurant.
Aldrovandi also has a fitness center with Technogym and Power Plate equipment as well as a delightful Spa with a small interior pool, a sauna, a hammam and various facial and body treatments.
Of course, because Adrovandi Palace is a member of "The Leading Hotels in the World", you will receive an excellent welcome and the staff will be very efficient and available to suit your every need.
This beautiful hotel, built inside a 19th century villa, is an elegant and sophisticated location to stay at. If you want to enjoy Rome while staying away from the chaos, then Adrovandi is the ideal place for you. Enjoy!


+39 063223993
+1 8444074731 (Toll free, North America only)

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Antique Shopping in Rome

Rome is like a vast shopping mall when it comes to antique stores. If you want to buy paintings, antique objects, antique furniture and frames, then you're in the right city!
Although you will find antique stores almost anywhere in the historic center, here are some of the most important streets where there's a concentration of antique stores.

Via dei Coronari is a famous Roman street located near Piazza Navona that starts from Vicolo del Curato and ends at Via di Sant'Agostino. The street is 500 meters long and it is where you will find numerous antique shops. The street was built in the Middle Ages and was one of the main streets since it led to St. Peter's. For this reason it was frequented by many travelers and it is where many crown and religious icon sellers were. In fact, that is where the street gets its current name, Via dei Coronari.
The old boutiques have been replaced by prestigious antique and craftsmen shops that in addition to the beautiful Via dei Coronari add to the fascinating sight of the street. This is the perfect street to go far a peaceful walk while enjoying art and antiques and later stopping for a delicious coffee or lunch.

Via Giulia is another great and tranquil street in Rome where you will find some wonderful art and antique stores. The street is wide and beautiful, close to Campo de'Fiori and Piazza Farnese. In fact, walking down the street you will notice the beautiful ivy-covered Farnese archway, designed by Michelangelo, as well as beautiful and unique churches such as the white-stone Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morta decorated with skeletons. If you want to take a relaxing walk, enjoy antiques and art and stop by for a lunch in one of the parallel streets, then Via Giulia is the ideal place for you.

Via del Babuino is perhaps one of the best known streets as it is in the historic center and is part of the Tridente. This street is ideal for art and antique shops. The shops you will find here are more like art and antiques galleries rather than small boutiques. Via del Babuino is a beautiful street that joins Piazza del Popolo to Piazza di Spagna and it has recently been transformed into a pedestrian area, so your shopping will be less hectic as you won't have to worry about taxis and cars passing by.

Via Margutta is another street located in the historic center, very close to Piazza del Popolo. This street is extremely colorful with its ivy-covered palazzi and beautiful shops filled with antiques stores but with mostly art shops. Via Margutta is a great peaceful street where you can be immersed in art and can spend your day admiring the stores and stopping by for a relaxing lunch.

Porta Portese on the other hand is the biggest flea market in Rome and also the most popular. It is filled with almost anything you like, from antique objects, to art, to furniture all the way to used clothes, CDs and jewelry. The Porta Portese market is open on Sundays from 7am-2pm and is vast, it goes from Via Portuense all the way to Via Ippolito Nievo. Since it is a flea market, be careful for pickpockets!

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Castello Odescalchi di Bracciano

Located in Piazza Mazzini, 14, Bracciano, Rome

This spectacular castle was built in the 15th century during the transitionary period from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, and therefore represents a unique and stunning piece of architecture.
The castle belongs to the Odescalchi family but it has been open to the public since 1952, transforming the castle in a beautiful museum and also opening it for private ceremonies.
In fact, Il Castello di Bracciano is the perfect location to organize a wedding, a reception or an event.
The Hall of Caesars, The Secret Garden, The Ancient Tower, The Hall of Weapons and the many more beautiful rooms inside the castle are filled with 500 years of history.
Odescalchi's castle is preserved to the last detail, maintaining a fabulous atmosphere, a romantic setting which is ideal for a wedding ceremony, with beautiful interior as well as exteriors immersed in green gardens that overlook the magnificent Lago di Bracciano.
If you want to organize a wedding, the beautiful Chiesa di Santo Stefano is open for religious celebrations, offering 150 seats. In addition, the castle can hold more than 400 guests and is open all year long. If you want to celebrate your event in a sophisticated and magical place, Castello Odescalchi is the ideal place for you. Many VIP weddings such as Tom Cruise's with Katie Holmes have been held at the Bracciano Castle. Enjoy!

info: castello@odescalchi.it
+39 0699802379

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