Charming little art supply with a wide ranging inventory. I found some sign painting brushes I've…read morebeen looking for for great prices.

Wide selection of art materials Nice staff know their stuff…read more Reasonable prices different options Good for amateur and professional artists

This place is fantastic. Upscale Italian food with neighborhood vibe. The wine list is nothing…read moreshort of excellent. My favorite is the Conterno Fantino Sori Ginestra Barolo 2003. Marco the chef is creative and friendly and greets many guests by name. I don't speak Italian but every time I have been there they have made me feel welcome, providing help with the menu and ordering. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. The place really starts to hop at 21:00 and goes strong into the night.

Having moved from London to Rome about 9 months ago, I have really been enjoying the Italian dining…read moreexperience. The dishes are almost always a wonderful blend of seasonal, fresh and flavorful ingredients. No over-processing. No overly reduced sauces. However, perhaps because I am living here rather than being a passing tourist, I have been growing tired of the stereotypical trattoria ambiance at most eateries. Therefore, I was ecstatic about discovering Primo al Pigneto. Located in a cool, edgy street in a working class neighborhood, the interior of Primo is like a slice of Soho, NYC or Palermo Viejo, Buenos Aires in Rome. The dishes consist largely of traditional Roman fare with a modern twist. The pasta all'amatriciana I ordered was excellent, as were the lamb shank and game hen that our friends ordered. The tagliata that my husband ordered was a bit less successful, as it had a tad too much fat that I would have preferred cooked at a higher temperature. (We didn't order antipasti and dessert as we weren't very hungry.) The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced. The place is not cheap, but it is all reasonably priced. Expect to spend about 40 euros per person for two courses (including wine).

Beautiful ceramics made in Italy! A variety of designs to choose from and the staff is very…read morefriendly and helpful.

Beautiful selection and incredibly helpful employees. The owner, also, is lovely. Definitely stop…read morein for both modern and traditional Italian housewares. Great place to buy gifts!

Though I'd read that Rome's Monti district was hip and very popular, the route I took from the…read moretrain station to my rental apartment didn't convince me: tourist restaurants and tchotchke shops galore. After a few days traipsing to Rome's other districts I was overjoyed to find the heart of Monti and realize it was exactly as I'd read. MercatoMonti was my destination but getting there was the reward. Walking down a street different than that I'd come in on I learned that the area was indeed filled with authentic shops, vintage stores, and intriguing looking cafes, bars, and restaurants. Be still, heart. Sitting amongst all of that is MercatoMonti, a converted parking garage (now part of a hotel) that's used on the weekend as an up-market shopping (non-food/drink) destination. Not a grand affair, but one with maybe 50 vendors, it proved a hugely successful place in which to part with a large wad of euro. Vendors hawked stylish, unique products, much of them hand-crafted. Stylish sunglass frames from the '80s updated with new Ray Ban lenses (90euro), leather/canvas backpack (80euro), a felt coat (70euro), and a camouflage jacket (40euro); clearly I needed to return to my apartment to stow away my bounty. Many of the vendors are "cash only" but there's ATMs nearby. The great thing about MercatoMonti, in addition to the good shopping opportunity, is that it puts you right in the thick of Monti. I'm surprised it's not rated more highly on yelp but I liked it. If you've got the urge to spend, MercatoMonti is a nice, hip place in which to do so.

Quite a nice market, but small and nothing like you would think of a traditional flea European…read moremarket. Mostly lots of clothes and jewelry, some are nicer that others. Merchants are very friendly and the ones I talked to actually were selling their own products. I found the selection to be quite odd however, like handmade kimonos, next to silky scarves, bulky jewelry, urban-style lamps, umbrellas and canvas bags. Prices are low and I did find two great items. Bottom line: great to check out if you are in the neighborhood but I would not go here specifically to see the market.

You don't go to Italy for cheap bargain fabrics.. but still worth mentioning. My mother wanted to…read morebuy some fabric to make a dress. We went to a store near by but they only had drapes/curtain fabrics. They were kind enough to tell us where to go. Just like any other Italian business - they close during lunch time. We had to come back after 3:30. 2 men who seem to run the business were friendly. Again - not cheap but if you want to buy something you can't find in your own country, I'd recommend stopping by here.

This is my go-to store for fabric. They've got a good range of fabric, and for a decent price.read more

I have purchased a clock every trip I've taken to Rome. They are beautiful and I haven't had an…read moreissue with any of them.

Ceramica Raku is on the direct walking route between the Pantheon and Trevi fountain. A small but…read morenot to be missed shop of colorful and delightful clocks of various sizes. Perfect and practical as momentos or gifts.