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.

This is a farmers market that seems to cater to tourists. Nevertheless, it is very cute, service is…read morecharming, fruits and veggies and cheeses look delicious. You will be happy you visited.

Some of the best meals you will ever eat will be from a farmer's market…read more I stumbled upon Mercato di Campagna Amica del Circo Massimo while looking for Bocca della Verità aka the mouth of truth. Italian streets intertwine and loop. As usual, I walked in circles and wound up lost. Well, Mercato di Campana Amica del Circo Massimo turned out to be the truth and Bocca della Verita became the second point of interest. Fresh cheese, pastries, jams, cookies, prosciutto, you name it. They got it. I bought a porchetta sandwich for lunch. The real deal smacked in between two slices of artisanal bread. Layered with fragrant rosemary and other herbs and an abundance of crackly skin, it was as good as good gets. This is a great market to pick up fresh meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Each vendor is friendly and extremely proud of their product. I'd recommend buying presents for back home here but truthfully, you'd end up eating the goodies in your hotel bed. This market is only open twice a week (Saturday and Sunday) from 9 - 4 PM. ***** Alcuni dei migliori pasti si potrà mai mangiare sarà da un mercato agricolo. Mi sono imbattuto su Mercato di Campagna Amica del Circo Massimo, mentre cerca di Bocca della Verità alias la bocca della verità. Italiano strade si intrecciano e loop. Come al solito, ho camminato in cerchio e liquidazione perso. Beh, Mercato di Campana Amica del Circo Massimo si è rivelata la verità e Bocca della Verità è diventato il secondo punto di interesse. Formaggi freschi, dolci, marmellate, biscotti, prosciutto, è il nome. L'hanno preso. Ho comprato un panino porchetta per il pranzo. Il vero affare sapeva tra due fette di pane artigianale. Strati con rosmarino e altre erbe profumate e l'abbondanza di pelle gracchiante, era buono come buono diventa. Questo è un grande mercato per raccogliere carni fresche, formaggi e verdure. Ogni fornitore è cordiale ed estremamente orgogliosi del loro prodotto. Io consiglierei di comprare regali per tornare a casa qui, ma sinceramente, ci si finisce per mangiare le leccornie nel tuo letto hotel. Questo mercato è aperto solo due volte a settimana (Sabato e Domenica) 9-4 PM.

Love this market! We first discovered the neighborhood on a walking food tour last fall and enjoyed…read moreit so much that we made a point to stay nearby on this trip. Mercato di Testaccio ended up being one of the highlights again. The market is full of fantastic food stalls offering high‑quality dishes at incredible prices. Italy is already far more reasonable than the US, but eating at the market feels like an even better deal. You get freshness, flavor, and value all in one stop. Inside you'll find everything: produce stands, a great cheese shop, fresh seafood and butcher counters, salumeria, street‑food stalls, and small local retail shops. It's lively, clean, and full of locals -- exactly the kind of place you want to eat in Rome. Absolutely recommend.

We went in the morning because it opens at 730a but there's only one stall that sells croissants…read moreand coffee. The only other things open were produce stands Recommend going after 1030a when the majority of the food places open. We tried 2 different types of Suppli from Food Box 66 which are deep fried rice balls with mozzarella and tomato sauce. The perfect snack to walk around on a cold day. He took cash only. Also tried classic tripe sandwich from Mardi and Vai. Generous size sandwich on crispy bread and saucy bits of tripe. Was ok for me but apparently really good if you enjoy the taste of tripe. Otherwise, it's a nice open air market with lots of authentic food, fresh produce, clothes, etc. a fun place to walk around that's a bit away from the historical city center

This is a great local market at the Ponte Lungo station just off Appio Nuovo on Via Francesco…read moreValesio. Open most days. Food, clothing, plants, there is a great variety here. Fruit and Veg will always be in season. Great selection of meats and cheeses, and pastas. You can buy great local wines in a 2 litre plastic bottle for 1 euro, or bring your old plastic bottles and the will fill them up with local wine from Lazio.

Fantastic food market! If you've ever gone to Campo di' Fiori to get a real, Roman food market…read moreexperience, you've been had. Campo di' Fiori has its charms and a lot of the food items sold are good, sure, but it's also crowded, and has a lot of tourists pretty much any time of year. But Mercato Trionfale is a different beast. Located a stone's throw away from the Vatican (but in the "wrong direction", away from all the other tourist sites of Rome), it is located in what looks a bit like an industrial hall, and spans a full block. It doesn't look like much, but inside you'll find a fantastic choice of fresh produce, meat, cured products, kitchen wares, fish, fresh pasta, and much, much more. Don't expect any of the vendors to speak anything but Italian (a few do, but most don't), but a bit of pointing will get you a long way. Most vendors are cash-based, so bring lots of euros with you. Mercato Trionfale isn't cheap, generally food ins't super-cheap in Italy. Italian don't eat as well as they do because their food is extremely cheap, but because they are among the countries in the world to spend the largest part of their disposable income on food. Not that it's super expensive, either, but depending on where in the world you're from, you may not find that this place has dirt-cheap items. But it is very, very good. Once you've tried making a humble pasta with a tomato sauce and mozzarella, with all fresh, handmade pasta, fresh tomatoes (make sure you ask the vendor which are best for a sauce, called "sugo" in Italian), you'll never want to go back to anything else. When you're done with your shopping, there are a number of small cafés around the market, that may lack a bit of picturesque-ness, but they make up for it in local charm and €0.80 espressos. If I was to recommend one really Roman experience, especially if you have a vacation home with a kitchen you you can cook, this would be it.

Mercato Trionfale is a fantastic market. It's not designed for tourists like many markets around…read morethe world. Trionfale is a working market, created for use by the locals in the neighborhood. We found everything for sale, and more. Quality appeared excellent. We purchased too much formaggi, but so be it. I love cheese even though parts of me do not. C'est la vie. Oops, wrong language. Many of the shops at Mercato Trionfale do not market themselves. In fact, a bunch of them are known by just their stall number. Our favorite was "Alimentari Box 247," Via Andrea Doria entrance, 41 D. Everyone runs to the Testaccio Market when in Rome. I'll take the untouristy Trionfale Market.