Rome
To Stay
The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, An Autograph Collection $$$
D.O.M Hotel $$$
Hotel de la Ville $$$$
Hotel de Russie $$$$
Chapter Roma $$
To Eat & Drink
Da Enzo (Trastevere) * non negotiable, the best best best. It’s casual and we like going for a late lunch. There will be a wait but it’s 100% worth it, grab a beer and people watch in the ancient alley. Order the Grecia, Cacio e Pepe, zucchini flowers, the burrata omg, the lasagna the house wine, everything. Really, just order way more than you normally would, no one's watching)
Roscioli *the restaurant or wine tasting (two different locations, both amazing)
Sunset drinks at The Pantheon Iconic hotel rooftop
Dar Poeta *pizza
Blue Ice *chain, personal go to gelato
Bocci Pizza *square and by the slice, my absolute favorite in the city
Mimi e Coco wine bar
Campo Marzio, Piazza Delle Toretta
Santovino *serves all day
Salotto 42 *Cocktail bar. Perfect aperitivo spot
Il Gocetto *wine bar, cool neighborhood, awesome local hang out
Jardin de Russie *daytime cocktails in the most beautiful garden + killer people watching, best bloody mary
Bar Giula *bar + dinner, one of the best streets in Rome, highly recommend, fun and trendy
Forno Campo die ‘Fiori *pastries and incredible sandwiches to go
To See
Castel Sant’Angelo *quick & easy, most stunning view from the top, pretty all day but love during sundown
Campo di Fiori *before noon to see the market
Trastevere, Santa Maria Trastevere
Colosseum & Forum *take a tour, without the stories it just isn’t the same (#1 tour company: Access Italy)
Pantheon
Baths of Caracalla
Villa Borghese *must get tickets in advance, after, ride the bike carts around the park, big hit with kids and adults alike
Vatican *book tour in advance
Piazza Navona
Piazza Popolo & Spanish Steps