I've been to Rome 6 times in my life and every single time, I've stopped into this Carrefour Express market for various forgotten or needed sundries, from band-aids to lotion to a corkscrew to emergency chocolate. It's like a corner convenience store and is very small with a limited stock, yet somehow they always seem to have what you need. A great place to pick up a bottle of water or soda or some fresh fruit for a picnic.
This location is open late and has a small produce section with fresh vegetables, a tiny seafood counter (with local specialties like cuttlefish), a deli for Italian cheeses, lots of dried pasta (perfect as souvenirs to take friends and family back home), and tons of snack options like gelato, crackers, and candy.
And here's the important part: yes, they sell beer, wine, and booze! read more