Looking for that idyllic, hole-in-the-wall, non-tourist restaurant in Rome that’s a bona fide local treasure? Introducing the ROMAC Restaurant Guide. So many restaurants in the primest locations – overlooking the Spanish Steps, curb-side at the Pantheon, or shaded by the Colosseum’s massive shadow – are often hit-or-miss (and far more often miss, than hit). But don’t be […]

Flaminio is a local hub that features modern Rome with plenty of bars and restaurants known for their local flavors. Flaminio is home to the ancient Milvian Bridge but is better known for its modern, futuristic architecture, music auditorium, stadium and event stage. As you explore the area, be sure to check out Flaminio’s up-and-coming contemporary art scene. When you start […]

Put stargazing on your Rome itinerary this month. The Rome Film Festival will roll out the red carpet for it’s 11th Edition October 13-23, 2016 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica among other venues across the city. What’s showing? The film lineup this year consists of 44 films and documentaries, including The Accountant, The Birth of a Nation, The Hollars, The Last […]

The first ever Rome Art Week is about to take over. With less than a month to go, artists, galleries, foundations, academies, and cultural institutes all over Rome are preparing for the first ever annual Rome Art Week. Over 50 galleries and 90 artists have already signed up to participate. From October 24-29, members will […]

One of Rome’s most iconic monuments gets a bright new facelift. After an extensive 18-month restoration effort paid for by Roman luxury jeweler Bulgari, the majestic Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna reopened on September 23rd. The restoration project cost the company nearly €1.5 million and was celebrated on the evening of September 22nd with a live concert by […]

Introducing the perfect Italian on-the-go food: Panini. Here’s our list of the best 6 panini in Rome. Or panino if you’re talking about just one sandwich. What are panini exactly? Sandwiches, basically. First you take some freshly baked bread and fill it with any one of various combinations of fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, and maybe a sauce or two, and you’ve got […]