Love this grocery store. Very good specialty items. Helpful staff even with my poor Italian. Very much enjoy collecting items to take home. read more

Super friendly, great quality, and lovely options for quality "souvenirs"*! The coffee is fresh and strong, and don't skip out on the maritozzi and cornettos that are absolutely delicious. Super fair pricing too; €2.70 for a cappuccino and pastry/cornetto, and €2.90 for a cappuccino and maritozzo. Warning: They don't have the maritozzo every day and when they do have them, they sell out quickly!!! *I put souvenirs in quotes since it's not an actual souvenir shop, it is a smaller, upscale market and bar. But if you want quality items that can be transported back to your home, this is the spot! read more

Castroni - A delicious maritozzo - Specialty Food Near Me - Rome, RM

Excellent grocery store for the tourist and local alike. Great selection of wines, chocolates, and other delights. We bought several bottles of lovely Tuscan wine here to take on our cruise. They give you a great reusable bag for your purchases that has come in handy on our trip too! read more

It's good for what it is, a place to buy Italian dry goods as gifts. I have an excellent Italian grocer back home in the US so I'm not in need of Italian pastas, spices, chocolates, etc. but if you are looking for these, come here and pick some up for friends. The prices are fair and the service of fine, but it's a cute store ambiance. read more

Awesome place to find a gift. Every possibly cookie, jam, jar of sauce, candy, and spice imaginable. I went crazy and bought a lot of gifts: a few beautiful tin's of candies and cookies, spices in beautiful ceramic painted bottles. They wouldn't wrap the spice jars individually, but four to a bubblewrap; even though I explained I was traveling. I was skeptical and apprehensive. However, they made it back to America so I guess I really can't complain! Also, they put my purchases in a very cool reusable bag. There is another one of these markets in the center of the city, but this one is better, bigger, and has more of a selection. read more

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Castroni sold us what they called "solid dark chocolate blocks" Unfortunately the dark chocolate was just a cover layer. Underneath is something colored in various shades of light brown. See attached picture. read more

Castroni - Dark chocolate blocks made of who knows what - Specialty Food Near Me - Rome, RM

I went in looking for Coffee. Came out with a bag full of goodies. Would go back to Rome just to shop in Castroni. Edge your way back to the espresso bar in the back.... So, to have an Italian espresso experience is not to linger, but to take one's caffeine in a quick and short knock back like you'd take a shot of whiskey. Like the locals. Squirm or wiggle yourself into the nearest opening. No looking left or right. You won't be long enough to make friends. And that's not the point. Place your order. No latte or flavored third wave fru fru here. The baristas look like hotel bar staff and the formality is quite charming. Order your espresso, it comes with a small spoon, sugar packet or cube (I forget which), and a little sweet tiny cookie/biscuit on the side. (You will need it). The expresso is meant to bring you back to life after a long day, or wake you up to jump start it. So take your medicine, pay your bow tied barista and go. But don't leave yet. Meander, fuel infused shopper..... This store is not just about coffee or candy...there are lots of gourmet food items from pasta to chips. read more

Castroni - Baristas are sharp dressed men - Specialty Food Near Me - Rome, RM

Travelers!! Get your gifts here! We came away with oils, seasonings, wines! So glad we found this place... the owner was very helpful even though he was busy with a wine distributor. read more

Castroni is an boutique grocery store offering international foods. Each section is organized by region. If you are looking for American food like peanut butter or Aunt Jemima pancake mix & syrup, they have it here. A bit pricey but if your young ones are missing a taste from home, it's worth the expense. The American section is tiny but there are a variety of other types like Asian. And of course Italian & other European goods. They also have a good selection of teas. They also have a deli-type food bar serving pastries & coffees. For produce or general food item like milk bread & eggs, there are regular markets nearby like Pam Express. read more

This store is gourmet heaven!!! There is a coffee shop located inside. Pay the ladies cash at the counter prior to ordering. read more

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Good specialty market for those hard to find items whether you're trying your hand at cooking a authentic Italian meal in your Airbnb or if you're like me, you go out of your way to find places like this to stock your pantry back home. I saw 2 big sections of Gluten-free specialty items, Mexican ingredients, American staple items, amazing Argentinan cookies, and most importantly for me and the reason I came here the best dried spaghetti from Naples, Martelli. Which I've never found in the US or in any Rome city center shop. Only a 25 minute walk from the Pantheon and with it for this hard to find pasta. read more

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With a lack of Mexican food in Rome, I've been needing my fajita fix. Castroni hit it up with all supplies ranging from guacamole, tortillas, beans, salsa, queso, etc. Castroni's aisles are organized by differing countries where you can find food products stemmed from a wide range countries. read more

Not sure if this is the exact location I went to in Rome. We stopped here because we needed to use the bathroom and I ended up getting the dessert breakfast that many in Italy seem to enjoy. I ordered a pastry with what I think was apricot filling. Oh my goodness, it was so good! Crispy on the outside and soft inside with sugar and delicious filling. Yum! read more

This is the kind of shop foodies dream about: An old establishment with specialty food items from around the world displayed from ceiling to floor and across every wall. Local chocolates and pasta, oriental teas, wine, meats and cheeses, etc. You can find it here. A friend of mine walked me in before disappearing into the cavern that is the depth of this place. While I waited, I browsed a number of jams and teas I had never seen in our part of the world before. Castroni is also a wonderful place to watch locals interacting on an everyday basis. And to think it's only a few blocks from the Vatican... When she finally came back, I found myself with a Venchi dark chocolate bar and a bag of some pasta I had never seen before. Se non sei un turista, Castroni è probabilmente troppo costoso. However, if you are a tourist, this store is not a bad place to pick up some unique treats for friends and family back home if you're already visiting the Vatican area. read more

I love this shop, So many great things, I even found some jams for my parents. It has been around for ever, and is packed, it almost makes a circle with a narrow isle runing through it that was so jamed with people I could barely get through. I will say I liked the other one in the neighborhood even better. read more

when in Rome... go to Castroni, especially if you live in Italy and you want to cook foreign recipes. I think that this place gave Oscar Farinetti the idea for Eataly, because Castroni is like a mini-Eataly with a nice foreign ingredients section: they have quality items, like pastas, spices, wines, chocolate, pasta sauces, teas, etc and a nice foreign food display: Mexican (they have Maseca flour and all Costeña products, and they even sell tortilla presses!), American, Indian, Japanese, Greek, etc. - also sugar and gluten free products. No cold cuts or cheeses but a small bar with coffee and pastries (good to keep the husband in a good mood while I go nuts picking things from the shelves!) Prices are not as high as I was expecting, considering that most of the times I have to order stuff online and shipping is not cheap (oh, Castroni also has an online shop called MilleDelizie, have to try that one), but when in Rome, it's nice to go for a walk through Castroni's fancy isles - they even have my favorite pasta Cavalieri cheaper than in Milan! Minus one star though because expiry dates of some of the Mexican products were too close, so I couldn't bring home my 2.5 kg. Maseca flour, expiring in June... so check the dates before buying. read more

Castroni - Mexican products - Specialty Food Near Me - Rome, RM

Fabulous. Perfect place to buy Italian foodstuffs to bring back home. They also carry a wode variety of other international foods. There are several Castroni locations across Rome, and this one has more locals than tourists. In addition to the main food/beverage shop, there is a sandwich shop next door (also run by Castroni), a candy shop up front, an espresso/bakery in the middle of the store. I went in the morning, and was delighted by the locals stopping in for their morning espresso before work. They have dried spices galore, jars of sauce, dried pasta of every kind, and a good selection of pre-made mixes for soups and pastas. They also have a large selection of spirits. Some of the other locations have a wider variety of wines, I think, but there are plenty here as well. read more

Castroni has restored a little bit of hope in me - maybe I can, one day, like coffee. Not being able to withstand the bitterness of a full-on espresso, I ordered the mochaccino for €1.80. The redeeming factor was the frothy milk and cinnamon on top... but still, not a bad drink. read more

Castroni - Mochacchino and double espresso - Specialty Food Near Me - Rome, RM

This is genuine traditional grocery with many Italian brands and wide range from Caffe, Jams, Pasta, drinks and excellent chocolate... Cafe Shop is inside, try to have caffe or some small snack on the bar like a locals. read more

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Decent. I came here to buy Italy-made goods. From espresso beans to sweets to tea, Castroni offers a deep variety of souvenirs to bring back home. The prices are pretty damn high but you're paying for the authenticity. Castroni shops are found in the hot spots of Rome so you won't have troubles finding it. Tip: if you're feeling adventurous, then you can look for Auchan or Tuodi (both chained supermarkets) for cheaper prices of Italian products. read more

On our first visit to Rome and Italy, we wanted to find a place that sold local treats to be taken home as souvenirs and reminders of our trip. We are so thankful that we found Castroni! It is a local chain selling gourmet food items such as dry pasta, tea, chocolates, sweets, and more. It seems to be a very popular place among the locals, as it was crowded when we entered the store. It was so hard to choose what we wanted to take back home, but we decided on a couple of chocolate bars and various other small chocolates. We cannot attest to the quality of the food and beverages that were served at the counter, as we did not purchase anything to be eaten immediately. read more

Since I love food, I spend hours inside this store, I bought 6 different kids of honey, my favorite Mielefiore, I also got olive oil the best is from Tuscany. They also sell international foods and ice cream. You can also buy gifts to bring back. I got a pretty plastic bag with the map of Rome for 1 euro, It was very helpful as an extra bag when I came back, and i used it every time I grocery shop. read more

Castroni - Outside Castroni at Via Cola di Rienzo - Specialty Food Near Me - Rome, RM

I don't drink coffee or anything Starbucks so I can't comment on the drinks, but we browsed around in there and I didn't see anything interesting. A lot of dried up pastas, sauces, candies, nothing special. As for pasta, over here they advertise Barilla pasta and sauces! You can get that in any American grocery store. Seriously go to Homegoods or World Market in the US and you can buy the same stuff cheaper and not hogging up your luggage space!!! I am getting seriously fed up with Yelpers and TripAdvisor people giving everything on the planet 5 stars! Really, a lot of people are jibaritos. Put a cockroach on a pizza you guys will still give it 5 stars. read more

Made the mistake of ordering a latte. As everyone recommends, go with espresso only. Best espresso so far in Rome.

This place is absolutely awesome!! So many products excellent choices! Friendly stuff and good prices !

This place is history. Its espresso, the baristas making it, and the selection of coffees, chocolates, sweets, food and options from all over the world make it the place to go after your visit to the Vatican. I'be been in other location on Piazza della Republica but it lacks of several products so this Castroni, the original one, is the place to go. read more

Cool store with a bunch of products from all over the world. However, they need to get some more Spanish/Cuban products like Goya :)

One of the best shops in Rome. An high class grocery, with his own coffee brand. A must if you like this kind of shops.

Ask any Flight Attendant where to shop in Rome, most of us will tell you Castroni! Everything is delicious and the coffee; oh the coffee is the best I have had any where in all of my travels! If you want to bring home anything from Castroni, bring the coffee beans! My favorite is their Pacamara kept behind the coffee right there in front of you. It is so worth the little extra you will pay and I guarantee you, you will not find anything that compares here in the states! read more