DK Travel : Rome

Although functioning as a vibrant, modern capital akin to any in Europe, the unique appeal of Rome is that the entire city is a vast, 3,000-year-old, indoor-outdoor museum. In every quarter you’ll find ancient monuments, art treasures and timeless architecture in churches, galleries and protected ruins. Home to the world’s smallest city, the Vatican, Rome has religion at its heart and history in its soul – a city that dazzles and inspires visitors time and time again.

Brooks

Modern classics for men in this little boutique, on the street known to have the best, most fashionable bargains in town.
Bruno Magli

If the cachet of spending vast quantities of cash appeals, this shop should be top on your list for your next shoe purchase.
Bucatini all’amatriciana

Named after Amatrice, the northern Lazio town high in the Abruzzi mountains where it originated. The sauce consists of tomatoes mixed with Italian bacon – guanciale (pork cheek) or pancetta (pork belly) – laced with chilli pepper and liberally dusted with grated Pecorino romano cheese. The classic pasta accompaniment are bucatini (thick, hollow spaghetti). The original amatriciana bianca version (before tomatoes, a New World food, entered Italian cuisine) adds parsley and butter.
Buccone

Historic wine shop with a vast selection and excellent prices. Speciality Italian foods are on sale as well.
C.U.C.I.N.A.

The motto of this shop, carrying the best in minimalist kitchenware, is “How a kitchen inspires new appetites”.
Cacio e Pepe

Sometimes the simplest dishes are among the best. Perfectly al dente (“with a bite”) spaghetti is tossed hot with cracked black pepper and grated Pecorino romano (a local sharp, aged sheep’s milk cheese rather similar to Parmesan).
Caesar

General, dictator and writer (100–44 BC). De Bello Gallico describes his campaigns in Gaul (France), The Civil War his fight against Pompey.
Café de Oriente

Occasional Brazilian bands rock the samba, while the rest of the time Latin-tinged disco gets you going.
Café de Paris

This café has always been the landmark of dolce vita lifestyle along this glossy strip. It’s still a magical place to sip an espresso or partake of a light snack.
Café Sant’Eustachio

Another best – this time the best cappuccino . Not surprisingly, the recipe is a closely guarded secret.