8 places curated from 10 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
An elegant square that is ideal for an al fresco dinner of seasonal antipasti and pasta. Its fountains reuse ancient tubs from the Baths of Caracalla.
Historic bakery that began in the 1800s baking bread for poor people who paid with tokens. It has a real local feel and is known for its pizza, especially the pizza rossa.
Password-entry speakeasy cocktail bar named after Jerry Thomas, whose 1862 bartending book is seen as the genesis of the cocktail. It serves classic-style drinks such as Improvement-era cocktails and rye Manhattans.
One of the host's favourite streets in Rome, lined with independent boutiques, galleries and artisans' workshops.
The studio of artist Gilbert Halaby on Via di Monserrato. His paintings of the nuns, priests and passers-by on the street form the series "Une Comédie Romaine."
A contemporary art gallery on Via di Monserrato that hosted Gilbert Halaby's "Roman Comedy" exhibition.
Designer Soledad Twombly's treasure-trove boutique, where textiles from around the world become one-of-a-kind garments. Everything is handmade in Rome.
The modern design concept store credited with starting Via di Monserrato's boutique scene. It's known for its foulards and stylish modern takes on souvenirs.