Outdoor markets are my thing so whenever traveling abroad, I seek them out. It's so much fun to see…read morethe various types of fresh fruit and veggies available, many unique varieties. There was a type of radicchio I'd never seen before. And so many olives! But it's also challenging because you are limited in what and how much you can. It unless you are staying at a VRBO. Same with all of the olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, pesto, jarred tomatoes, olives, regional pastas, meats and cheeses. OMG, I wanted it all! Since I love to cook and mostly cook Italian, it was pure torture! I did buy Parmigiana Reggiano aged 60 months because the taste and price was too good to pass up. But I didn't have room in my suitcase - weight wise - to buy the olive oil, aged balsamic and other food items I wanted. They had the typical tourist souvenirs like scarves, aprons, ceramic bowls, and a wonderful assortment of olive wood charcuterie boards and serving utensils. I collect them but didn't buy any because the prices were the same or higher than what I find at Trader Joe's or Marshall's! And again, too heavy to lug back to the states especially if they aren't unique or a fabulous price. There was even a stall selling a vegetable spiralizer like you see on late night tv commercials. He was demonstrating the plastic gadget and crowds were lined up watching. Cracked me up! Did you pick up any treasures while in a Rome? Yes, a plastic veggie spiralizer! Prices of many items were the same or higher than the shops. For example, a tiny bottle of 20 year old aged balsamic was $22 but $18 in a shop so know your prices and definitely try to barter. Mercato Campo de Fiori is located in a bustling area of the city so after shopping the market, you can stop in other shops and boutiques on all of the side streets. There are plenty of leather, clothing, jewelry, and stores selling ceramics and food products plus cafes and restaurants in abundance.

I was waiting for my laundry to finish up and decided to walk around this place (just wasting…read moretime). Great place to get fresh fruit/veggies, spices and great wines. There are also several vendors that make fresh squeezed juices that I highly recommend. This market is open everyday and it is always busy. There are restaurants surrounding this market as well, so from my perspective, it's an all day event.

This is a farmers market that seems to cater to tourists. Nevertheless, it is very cute, service is…read morecharming, fruits and veggies and cheeses look delicious. You will be happy you visited.

Some of the best meals you will ever eat will be from a farmer's market…read more I stumbled upon Mercato di Campagna Amica del Circo Massimo while looking for Bocca della Verità aka the mouth of truth. Italian streets intertwine and loop. As usual, I walked in circles and wound up lost. Well, Mercato di Campana Amica del Circo Massimo turned out to be the truth and Bocca della Verita became the second point of interest. Fresh cheese, pastries, jams, cookies, prosciutto, you name it. They got it. I bought a porchetta sandwich for lunch. The real deal smacked in between two slices of artisanal bread. Layered with fragrant rosemary and other herbs and an abundance of crackly skin, it was as good as good gets. This is a great market to pick up fresh meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Each vendor is friendly and extremely proud of their product. I'd recommend buying presents for back home here but truthfully, you'd end up eating the goodies in your hotel bed. This market is only open twice a week (Saturday and Sunday) from 9 - 4 PM. ***** Alcuni dei migliori pasti si potrà mai mangiare sarà da un mercato agricolo. Mi sono imbattuto su Mercato di Campagna Amica del Circo Massimo, mentre cerca di Bocca della Verità alias la bocca della verità. Italiano strade si intrecciano e loop. Come al solito, ho camminato in cerchio e liquidazione perso. Beh, Mercato di Campana Amica del Circo Massimo si è rivelata la verità e Bocca della Verità è diventato il secondo punto di interesse. Formaggi freschi, dolci, marmellate, biscotti, prosciutto, è il nome. L'hanno preso. Ho comprato un panino porchetta per il pranzo. Il vero affare sapeva tra due fette di pane artigianale. Strati con rosmarino e altre erbe profumate e l'abbondanza di pelle gracchiante, era buono come buono diventa. Questo è un grande mercato per raccogliere carni fresche, formaggi e verdure. Ogni fornitore è cordiale ed estremamente orgogliosi del loro prodotto. Io consiglierei di comprare regali per tornare a casa qui, ma sinceramente, ci si finisce per mangiare le leccornie nel tuo letto hotel. Questo mercato è aperto solo due volte a settimana (Sabato e Domenica) 9-4 PM.

Love this market! We first discovered the neighborhood on a walking food tour last fall and enjoyed…read moreit so much that we made a point to stay nearby on this trip. Mercato di Testaccio ended up being one of the highlights again. The market is full of fantastic food stalls offering high‑quality dishes at incredible prices. Italy is already far more reasonable than the US, but eating at the market feels like an even better deal. You get freshness, flavor, and value all in one stop. Inside you'll find everything: produce stands, a great cheese shop, fresh seafood and butcher counters, salumeria, street‑food stalls, and small local retail shops. It's lively, clean, and full of locals -- exactly the kind of place you want to eat in Rome. Absolutely recommend.

Great ) place amazing food good local spot away from theore touristy places. Market had numerous…read moreplaces to eat and places to purchase just about everything

From an American: I came to Rome as the last leg of my trip to explore the history, but also to get…read morea taste of the local cuisine. This can be very difficult to do when traveling in any touristy city, and especially in Rome. I passed this restaurant/farmers market earlier in the day and noticed there were no signs/menus in English. There was nobody hustling me to come in and sit down. There was only one woman, who I believe is the owner, that speaks limited English but was very kind. I thought eureka, this is the place! Finally, after having tried dozens of restaurants throughout Italy, I found my favorite and most authentic Italian food (my limited knowledge leads me to believe it is native to this region). I came in for €10 Aperitivo around 17:30. The owner gave me a delectable plate of eggplant lasagna, sautéed greens and grilled vegetables, with a bread puff filled with vegetable pieces similar to the consistency of a hush puppy. I was floored. If you're looking to get a taste of local Italian cuisine while in Rome, this is the place. Could not have been more satisfied after trying Carbonara, Gnocchi, and pizza dishes cooked by foreigners and being subsequently begged to leave a tip which is not customary in Italian culture cuisine. I've said what I needed to say. Enjoy!

A small and interesting health food place with a few tables to sit at. The organic Italian beer I…read moregot here was merely alright. The pomegranate fizzing drink I enjoyed here while waiting for a nearby restaurant to open was more noteworthy. Seemed to be translated in the French to the worrying sounding 'grenade'

It was such a disappointment. There were some carnival games, very few vendors with products that…read morewere enticing and novel, food stands that were pretty nondescript with photos of food ( which is always off putting). Did not even see a gelato stand!

Super cool market lining both banks of the Fiume Tevere. It's the place to be at night and have…read moresuch a big selection of food and fun. From a haunted house to riding a bull you'll have so much to see, do, and eat!

Fantastic food market! If you've ever gone to Campo di' Fiori to get a real, Roman food market…read moreexperience, you've been had. Campo di' Fiori has its charms and a lot of the food items sold are good, sure, but it's also crowded, and has a lot of tourists pretty much any time of year. But Mercato Trionfale is a different beast. Located a stone's throw away from the Vatican (but in the "wrong direction", away from all the other tourist sites of Rome), it is located in what looks a bit like an industrial hall, and spans a full block. It doesn't look like much, but inside you'll find a fantastic choice of fresh produce, meat, cured products, kitchen wares, fish, fresh pasta, and much, much more. Don't expect any of the vendors to speak anything but Italian (a few do, but most don't), but a bit of pointing will get you a long way. Most vendors are cash-based, so bring lots of euros with you. Mercato Trionfale isn't cheap, generally food ins't super-cheap in Italy. Italian don't eat as well as they do because their food is extremely cheap, but because they are among the countries in the world to spend the largest part of their disposable income on food. Not that it's super expensive, either, but depending on where in the world you're from, you may not find that this place has dirt-cheap items. But it is very, very good. Once you've tried making a humble pasta with a tomato sauce and mozzarella, with all fresh, handmade pasta, fresh tomatoes (make sure you ask the vendor which are best for a sauce, called "sugo" in Italian), you'll never want to go back to anything else. When you're done with your shopping, there are a number of small cafés around the market, that may lack a bit of picturesque-ness, but they make up for it in local charm and €0.80 espressos. If I was to recommend one really Roman experience, especially if you have a vacation home with a kitchen you you can cook, this would be it.

Mercato Trionfale is a fantastic market. It's not designed for tourists like many markets around…read morethe world. Trionfale is a working market, created for use by the locals in the neighborhood. We found everything for sale, and more. Quality appeared excellent. We purchased too much formaggi, but so be it. I love cheese even though parts of me do not. C'est la vie. Oops, wrong language. Many of the shops at Mercato Trionfale do not market themselves. In fact, a bunch of them are known by just their stall number. Our favorite was "Alimentari Box 247," Via Andrea Doria entrance, 41 D. Everyone runs to the Testaccio Market when in Rome. I'll take the untouristy Trionfale Market.