A tourist trap hiding behind the Pantheon! That said, I like my coffee like my woman - STRONG. This…read moreplace has strong coffee, so I guess I liked it.

STRAIGHT off the plane... hours til check in. Strolling the streets of Rome... NEEDED a coffee…read moretreat. This ripped. Great coffee, great service - a standing counter coffee bar ... need this back home!

Lovely local chocolate and candy shop. Reminded me of my childhood in Italy…read more Worth a stop!

I liked it so much that I went twice! I got the maritozzo…read moreand pistachio cornetto. The pistachio is actually pistachio cream. The quality of the maritozzo is truly good. The prices too are reasonable. This is also near the Vatican and near the subway station, so it is quite convenient! Service is quite fast too.

After taking the train from Rome to the closest station to the Vatican this is a place to grab some…read morequick bites and drinks. Went early in the morning to visit the Vatican City and went inside to grab some quick take away breakfast and coffee. I ordered a double shot of espresso which is known as a doppio. They are also known as a bakery so definitely come here and get some delicious baked cookies, and treats.

Best Beer & Wine spot if you are in the area! Service and snacks were excellent and the spot felt…read morelike home. We will be back before our trip is over! Thank you ladies for making us feel welcome!

We stopped in to have a cappuccino while waiting for our dinner location to open. You can drink at…read morethe counter like most Italians but there were 3 chairs also at a counter against the window. This was my second favorite cappuccino in Italy besides one in Florence. Stop in!

This is the best Castroni in Rome…read more The Castroni by the Vatican is the most well-known of the Castroni chain, but it is tiny in comparison to the Balduina-Monte Mario Castroni. This store truly has everything to suit every gastronomical taste. Fresh espresso bar, tramezzini, panini. A great place to take a guest for an afternoon snack. The ideas for gifts are endless here. You can't go wrong giving a box of gourmet candy, and this is where the Monte Mario Castroni really shines. Beautiful fruit candies, either soft or hard chews, are available by the kilo. Plus, you can get amazing boxes of chocolate that are worth their price. Also, if you spend over 50 Euro, you can get a free Castroni tote, too. Spending over 50 is very, very easy to do here.

From the owner: Il negozio con più di 180 tipi di tè, tè verde, tè nero, i caffè, la cioccolata ed il cacao, le…read moretazze, le teiere e i filtri. vendita on-line.

Very nice coffee. One of the best affogato I have ever had. We even bought some coffee beans to…read morebring back home.

Absolutely adored this caffe in the Prati neighborhood near to the Vatican! Opened in 1919, they…read morehave a unique (and secret) blend of coffee that's to die for. Sat on the patio and just enjoyed people watching, a welcome respite after the Vatican crowds. We popped by in the afternoon for an espresso (with chocolate as suggested by our server) and it was incredible. It was around 4 in the afternoon so it wasn't busy as it's between lunch and aperitivo.

Stumbled across this place while waiting to go to Borghese gallery. Best bet is to hit it after 12N…read morewhen they roll out the fresh stuff. The marinara was first rate. Sandwiches (prosciutto/buffmozzarella/veggies + buffmozzarella/tomato/basil) and dishes (meatballs, stuffed tomato, and veggies) were very good. Best lunch in Rome so far - everything made fresh - not sitting on a shelf to be pressed. You know you're onto something when local businessmen are having lunch here or getting things to go. 5+ stars

The Tuna Steak was amazing!! So flavorful and tender. The other three dishes were good, but lacked…read morea little flavor (that being said we all over season / flavor our food when we cook for ourselves). It was very fresh. Menu was in English and there was only a very minor language barrier. When I checked in I received a 5% discount. The main gentlemen seemed unaware and was skeptical but he supported it after talking through it with me. After he brought out a free dessert for our table and I left him a 10 Euro tip on our 116 Euro meal. Great decor and ambiance. Highly recommend!!

Insanely delicious meal prepared by a former Michelin star restaurant chef who enjoys the less…read morestressful Osteria life. Located just, but safely outside the swirling madness and mess hall slop restaurants of the tourist areas, the staff and owners are wonderfully friendly, cheerful and hospitable! Every dish was sensational and did not overwhelm or underperform against any of the other dishes. Each dish had its own distinct flavors and appeal. That said, the Cacio e Pepe was sensational!