Nearby our hotel…read more This store was convenient and we were able to get a few gifts for family and friends from here. Prices are a bit steep but there are a lot of unique things offered. Employees are friendly and helpful. Lots of candies, pastas, wine, chocolates, cookies, etc. There is a small cafe at the back of the store as well. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

A must-stop for foodies while in Rome! This cool Italian shop is worth an hour or more of browsing…read more Candies, oils, unique foods, spices, ingredients...it reads like a general store for gourmet lovers. A great place to take a look at regional wine and more. This is a great place to pick up some useful and unique souvenirs to bring back home. I loved this place!

We stumbled upon this terrific little shop in Trastevere and wished we had found it sooner! The…read moreproducts are remarkable, the selection wonderfully curated, and all are made in Italy. The owner let us try a limoncello which we bought, along with a cinnamon-orange soap, an olive-wood spoon, and a truffle paste. They also carry organic wine, artisanal beer, beauty products, and more! Please do support them--they deserve to be successful, and we wish we had them at home in Philadelphia.

From the owner: La Cardellina è un Bio eco shop nel cuore di Trastevere…read more Gusto unico e prodotti tipici di alta qualità provenienti da tutte le regioni italiane. Olio extra vergine d'oliva, vino, tartufi, creme, salse, miele e conserve. Oggetti in legno d'ulivo intagliato, saponi naturali, cosmetici e l'originale borsa di pelle prodotta a Tolfa La Catana. La Cardellina is a Bio eco shop in the heart of Trastevere which celebrates the unique flavor and high quality of typical Italian food products. Extra virgin olive oil, wine, truffles, spreads, sauces, honey and preserves. Hand-carved olive wood, natural soaps and cosmetic and original leather bags from Tolfa La Catana. If it's organic and delectable, La Cardellina loves it!

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'

PAM Local is one of those places that's just fun to walk through when you're visiting Italy…read more It's a full grocery store, but everything feels more interesting compared to what you'd find back home -- from fresh produce and prepared foods to packaged snacks and drinks. Easy to spend time just browsing the aisles. The prices are insanely good. Local Italian wines, salami, snacks -- you can grab a lot here without spending much. I picked up a bottle of Montepulciano, some coppa, Nutella, and a few other things. Definitely stop in, fill your backpack with goodies, and you'll have snacks for your room, easy light lunches on the go, and be very happy. A great stop if you're nearby -- even just to explore and pick up a few things. You'll leave excited..

Great supermarket for water, snacks, and other miscellaneous items at super affordable price. For…read moreinstance, 1.5L of sparking water were selling for 0.65 euros, and they had multiple affordable wines that tasted really amazing. These are lifesavers and can be found everywhere rather than the shops that are there to rip off tourists. Go to PAM for your necessities : )

This place is wonderful!!! Came here for a healthy delicious option after reading the great reviews…read moreon their Facebook page and on happy cow. It's great for lunch, dinner and take out. There's only a few seats (bar stools) available, but we came here in the early evening and had no problem grabbing two. This is definitely a local's spot tucked away on a quaint street in Trastevere. The owner is so friendly, he even explained the dishes of the day in English for us. It should be noted that they change their menu everyday, and it consists of mostly vegetarian and vegan options. It's locally sourced ingredients, and the chef creates the dishes based on the season's vegetables. There's also various local organic cheeses you can buy. We had several types of dishes: the artichoke and carrot lasagne, the herb and spinach balls, the spinach quiche, and freshly squeezed juices with different vegetables and fruits. We also tried the vegan chocolate and pear muffin it was fantastic and so fresh! There's also wine and beer, this place is just wonderful - will definitely be back before we leave!

I had my aperitivo here - two glasses of organic prosseco, thank you - to avoid the madding tourist…read morecrowd. The host was attentive, friendly, and informative. In the midst of touristy Trastevere, this is a great and quiet find where locals come to get their organic food fix.

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.

Great local business and the best pannini grilled sandwich that I had in 2 weeks in Italy. What a…read morefind. Fantastic and highly recommended

Has a little of everything for your travel needs. Nice selection of wine and chocolate. Had a…read morebottle of limoncello shaped like the old country. Had to get it. Delicious.

I have lived in Rome for four years and did not know what I have been missing! I discovered this…read moregem on a food tour and am surprised I hadn't already heard of it via word of mouth. Tastevere's owners bring the food in fresh daily from their farm. They are very proud of the fact that all of the food is organic and home-grown. And you can really taste the freshness - we had a variation of bruschetta with spinach and leaks which was bursting with flavor. Their meat and cheese plate with mortadella, prosciutto, and pecorino cheeses with various types of honey was the highlight. I will definitely come back for an aperitivo or light meal here. It is not often that you can eat healthy when snacking on delicous nibbles, but that is exact the case at Tastevere.

If you would like to taste nice wine and Italian cheese combination, you should definitely try out…read morethis place. We discovered it by chance and really liked it! I'm a big fan of white wine and I had 11 years old white wine with cheese plate. Delicious jams were put on top of cheese which makes the taste even better (as if it is possible since it was already amazing)! Everything was home made. Prices were definitely worthed for that quality :) Don't leave the city without trying this place!