You don’t need a fistful of dollars to live la dolce vita in Rome. Metro has compiled a list of places to eat, drink and be merry in Rome for any budget.
DAILY BUDGET $50
EAT
Gran Caffe La Caffettiera
A rustic cafeteria a stone’s throw away from the Pantheon is a true Neapolitan bar experience as well as being a favorite with the political and media crowd. lacaffettieraonline.com
STAY
Buonanotte Garibaldsi
A bed & breakfast with the look and feel of a trendy art studio owned by artist, Luisa Longo. His work is on display everywhere throughout the location.
buonanottegaribaldi.com
GO
St. Peter’s Basilica
A real architectural and artistic wonder of the world. Later walk the Janiculum Hill to get a breathtaking look out over Italy. The view shows you everything from the cupolas, domes and café terraces.
DAILY BUDGET $100
EAT
La Gatta Mangiona
Owner Ginacarlo Casa, a “pizza engineer,” serves up gourmet pizzas. Toppings include smoked mackerel, flowers and raw buffalo mozzarella.
lagattamangiona.it
STAY
Momi
This boutique guesthouse has only three rooms but charm and service make it a joy.
Choose your decor from styles such as Zanzibar, Bali or Mexico. Book and reserve space at their website. bedandbreakfastrome-momi.it
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Tour on a tram
A fantastic way to take in the city. Take line three which crosses the Tiber, loops towards the east (Colosseum and Porta Maggiore) before making its final point of call in the northern suburbs. Brilliant.
DAILY BUDGET $500
EAT
Primo
The menu itself is a work of art, featuring dishes such as black cabbage soup, seafood gnocchi followed by catalan cream or a succulent mille-feuille with chantilly for dessert. primoalpigneto.it
STAY
Portait Suites
It’s discreet yet fabulous location near the main designer shops on Via Condotti mean this is one of the most sought after hotels in Rome. Dine under the stars on the terrace.
lungarnohotels.com
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Shop until you drop
Warm up at Piazza Campo deí Fiori, the city’s most famous food market then head for the serious shops at Via Condotti. where you’ll find Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana Versace and Prada.
