This is a very high end boutique that houses luxury retail stores with the likes of Louis Vuitton,…read moreGucci, Givenchy, Chanel to name a few. It's like stepping into candyland . Initially our goal was to get our VAT refund out of the way but ended up shopping for a passport holder and ring at Louis Vuitton. Tourist trap lol. Joking aside this is a one stop shop for people who hates walking around Via Condotti ... it's a real workout. So go ahead enjoy and splurge your hard end $$$... you won't regret it ! Wink wink

~ Multi-floor shopping building with just about every essential name fashion brand, and a café at…read morethe very top ~ I'm not one for having spare income for Gucci, Luis Vuitton, Prada, etc, so I am just commenting on the Cafe. At the very top of the building, floor 6 or 7, you will find that there is an entire floor dedicated to a Cafe, hosted by a handful of separate diners to choose from. The options range from pizza, to sushi, to sandwiches, or just coffee and pastries. Come on in, look at the splendor of the clothing you can't afford, enjoy the wafts of perfume, walk past the service members starring you down, and then enjoy a snack up top. Even if you don't buy anything, it looks damn fancy and it's a refreshing spot with free wifi, and a pokestop nearby.

This is by far one of the largest supermarkets I have ever experienced. It is bright, modern and…read moreairy with wide aisles. The fresh food departments are well stocked with great variety. There's a very good wine selection. I was also happy with the service.

Finally found a department store. Sure everything was on the high end side, but it's nice to see a…read moremodern shop like this inside. Lol, I bought this cool looking French potato sack for veggies for $15! And a bag of chips and Italian condiments for another $15! I guess it's Rome's smaller version of Harrod's. It had a food shop along with the cosmetics and pricey clothes. Security every where along with myriads of shop girls. The down side is the bathroom! Only 2 or 3 stalls in the ladies' WC and no soap at the sinks! Well, at least, I couldn't find it.

Open on Sunday. Check out the summer sale...great prices on Italian brand sunglasses!read more

If you don't have a lot of time to explore or know about it, you may miss this place. And oh what a…read moretravesty that would be! I had to hurry but just seeing it is a feast for the eyes. My wallet surely appreciated the rush. But I will be back. Mini-boutiques inside for all the big designers as well as a food court and restaurant on the upper floors.

If you need a break from the city, Rinascente has a flagship location in Rome, that is specifically…read morein walking distance between the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. My boyfriend and I came here for a shopping and browsing break. Here are the layout of their floors: -1 | exhibition area, design supermarket, furniture and lighting, office & travel 0 | jewelry and watches, accessories, sunglasses 1 | beauty, beauty bar, jewelry 2 | fashion menswear, shoes 3 | classic and smart casual menswear, denim bar, underwear, accessories 4 | luxury womenswear, shoes 5 | modern and contemporary womenswear, denim bar, lingerie, accessories 6 | foodhall and terrace, café and restaurants, food markets and wine shop 7 | restaurants and terrace I was curiously browsing my beloved Burberry because I heard rumors that the Italians hate England, so Burberry is the cheapest in Italy. It didn't seem all that much cheaper. I had the most fun on the 6th floor browsing the food market and exploring the food hall and terrace. Umm, and FREE BATHROOM ALERT!! Public bathrooms are NOT free in Italy so these are some nice clean free ones. A nice break to escape the crowds and smoke in the city.

Critty Kitty Meow, my name is Critty Kitty because I love to…read morecritique places that I visit. Like most cats I'm very finicky so I Hissss when I'm not happy, but when I'm happy I always Purrrr. My visit to the OVS department store in Rome was nice because they had many selections, similar to a Macy's in the USA and prices were very reasonable. Purrrrr. However, I was looking for clothing made in Italy and most of the items I saw were made in Bangladesh or other countries, Hisssss. That's also the reason the prices were reasonable. No problem though, I simply stepped out and found all the items that were made in Italy in the many big , medium, and small stores all around Rome. Purrrrr. I felt like such a Pretty Kitty doing the cat walk down Via Del Corso carrying my nip in a purrrrfect Italian leather pouch and smelling like a Devine Feline wearing luxe perfume made by "Gatta". Purr more Hiss less. Meow.