Famed for being the Pope's tailor since 1798, Gammarelli is a house that excels in their craft. While they inventory is for a specific niche, we envy their attention to detail and fine craftsmanship that sets them apart. 

It may come to a surprise to find a statue of a elephant, high on a pedestal and carrying an obelisk directly in front of the ever-so grand Gothic architecture of the Santa Maria sopra Minerva. This Bernini-designed statue created upon the order of Pope Alexander VII has a fascinating history, well worth checking out!

Open since 1938 and still one of the most loved addresses in the city, Sant'Eustachio makes its espresso to a recipe that has never been shared – slow-roasted over wood, the machines hidden behind aluminium panels so no one can spot what they actually do. Order at the bar, take it with sugar, and grab a cornetto if you're hungry in the morning.

A coffee institution and legendary café with the best coffee in Rome. Bring their yellow 'mocca' and a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans home with you (they make for the perfect gift).