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Shopping in Rome

Italy’s reputation for quality is well-deserved and nowhere more so than in Rome’s shops, studios and specialist boutiques. Major brands are well-represented but it’s the bespoke leather goods, clothes, accessories and food that represent the best value for money.

Key areas: 

Via Condotti is where all the big-name designers have their shops. For smaller, independent boutiques try Via del Boschetto, Via del Pellegrino and Via dei Governo Vecchio. For mainstream labels and chains, focus your energies on Via del Corso. Luxury goods to take home include assorted vinegar, truffles and olive oil. Castroni, Via Cola di Rienzo 196, sells the culinary riches from Italy's regions.

Markets: 

Rome’s largest flea market is the vast Porta Portese in Trastevere (Sunday 0700-1300). Local neighbourhood food markets are dotted all over town, but for one of the most famous and picturesque visit the Campo dei’Fiori (Monday to Saturday 0800-1300).

Shopping centres: 

The oldest shopping mall in Rome is the 100-shop Centro Commerciale Cinecittà Due, Viale Palmiro Togliatti 2. TAD, Via Babuino 155A, is a small conceptual department store that will answer your every niche style need.

Opening hours: 

Shops in Rome are open Monday to Saturday from 0900-1300 and 1600-2000. Supermarkets and department stores stay open all day, and are open on Sundays.

Tax information: 

Value-added tax (IVA) is added to every purchase in Italy. If you are a non-EU resident and spend more than euro155 on a single item then you can claim a refund when you leave the country. The refund is only available from shops that display a ‘tax free Italy’ (or similar) sign.

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