Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Rome

BarsWine Bar

Giulio Passami l’Olio
A veritable institution in the golden triangle of hotspots behind the detritus of tourism around Piazza Navona.

CafesPizzeria

00100 Pizza
Rome's latest pizza buzz is all about this hole-in-the-wall kiosk in the popular neighbourhood of Testaccio.

BarsCocktail

Ice Club
A very new arrival to the burgeoning bohemian scene in beautiful Monti, this will surely help Romans keep their cool when temperatures and humidity soar.

RestaurantsRoman

Nonna Betta
Walking into Nonna Betta and being welcomed by owner Umberto Pavoncello makes you feel like you're entering a welcoming Jewish home in the heart of Rome.

ClubsNight Club

Babel
Glitzy and chic, Babel is the latest addition to a rather incongruous music scene that snubbed the crowded streets of the city centre to party in the isolated depths of a car park and shopping mall in the heart of Villa Borghese.

HotelsChain

Radisson Blu es
When it first opened in 2002, this huge Schrager-esque monolith behind Termini station caused ripples through Rome's fashion set.

ShopsFashion

Roberto Cavalli
Although to some it's more cliché than chic, Roberto Cavalli still has an appeal.

BarsBars

Necci dal 1924
Despite undergoing a dramatic refurbishment, Necci dal 1924 still retains the flavour of the days when artists such as film director Pier Paolo Pasolini hung out in the neighbourhood getting inspired and making history.

HotelsDesign

Ripa Roma
Those with a penchant for Schrageresque styling will enjoy this hotel.

BarsCocktail

Bar del Fico
A perennial favourite, Bar del Fico sits behind the late-night detritus of the now rather tacky Piazza Navona and attracts a consistently cool crowd of revellers who gather under the canopy of the bedecked fig tree supping cocktails 'til the wee hour

SightsArt Gallery

MAXXI
Paintings, art installations, videos, sculptures and photographs are on display in this brand new museum, which has caused something of a stir since its opening in 2010.

ClubsNight Club

La Cabala
This former 1970s boogie nights beat-box has reopened to Centro Storico revellers with rather startling success.

ShopsFashion

Miss Sixty
Fun clothes and accessories abound in Miss Sixty.

ClubsNight Club

Akab
Akab is a sort of everyman nightspot which manages to tick most boxes for an entertaining night out.

Things to doSpas

Elleffe
The Roman fashion set use boutique salon Elleffe religiously which imparts faith in a glamorous holiday crowd who enjoy the English-speaking staff and quirky environment.

HotelsBoutique

Fortyseven
This is a particularly handsome choice of hotel near the Ghetto and the dreamy Taverna degli Amici.

HotelsApartments

Navona Palace
These über-chic residences are the latest example of Rome's newest trend of luxurious apartments in the heart of the city.

ShopsFashion

Demoiselle
Want to have some fun in the sun? First thing you need is some sexy swimwear from Demoiselle.

Things to doSpas

Centro Olistico Day Spa
Appealing to an MTV generation this spa offers busy people a realistic option; with an 'in and out' approach treatments are easily fitted in to a busy day of shopping lunching and sightseeing...

HotelsDesign

Babuino 181
Located in a three-story 18th-century building in the heart of Rome, Babuino 181's luxury bedrooms are a pleasant and tasteful retreat on the historic Via del Babuino.

HotelsClassic

Hotel de Russie
When filmstars are in town they make a beeline for the Hotel de Russie, so expect a constant herd of paparazzi waiting to pounce as the limousines roll by.

RestaurantsItalian

Angelina a Trevi
The rustic flavour of this brand new restaurant tucked in a tiny square a few steps away from the bustling Trevi Fountain is that of a quiet and relaxing garden

RestaurantsMediterranean

Il Pagliaccio
An exceptional restaurant on almost all counts, where Michelin-starred chef Anthony Genovese has been captivating contemporary Romans with his Mediterranean concoctions tinged with Asiatic touches for two years.

CafesCoffee Shop

Sant’Eustachio
In a country lubricated by daily doses of caffeine, competition for supremacy is fierce, but many would vociferously argue that Sant'Eustachio boasts the best coffee in Rome.

HotelsB&B

Casa Howard
This eclectically-styled townhouse has two locations and a loyal following with the international press.

Things to doSpas

AcquaMadre Hammam
This hammam will massage, scrub and soothe you into a relaxed, yet reinvigorated, stupor.

HotelsTownhouse

Crossing Condotti
Not so much a hotel in the classic sense of the word as an elegantly furnished, superbly located townhouse apartment.

RestaurantsItalian

Enoteca Costantini Il Simposio
This rather stuffy wine bar and restaurant on Piazza Cavour is very appealing in the colder months, when you can neck back some corpulent wines in a sumptuous i

ShopsFashion

Alberta Ferretti
The clothes may be floaty, but the style is substantial.

ShopsAccessories

Yuko&Biba Concept Bags
Original avant-garde accessories that marry the glamorous worlds of fashion and film: for those who like their designer pieces arty and a little bit off-the-wal

SightsReligious Buildings

Santa Maria del Popolo
 Despite the unassuming exterior, this church in the corner of the Piazza del Popolo is in fact a treasure-trove of masterpieces.

ShopsFashion

Prada Sport
If you want to look good while working out, why not indulge in some Prada?

RestaurantsPizzeria

Pizzeria la Montecarlo
Along with Da Baffetto around the corner, and Da Francesco in Piazza del Fico, this rustic pizzeria is the third in the great pizza triumvirate around Piazza Na

Things to doSports & Fitness

L’Albero e la Mano
Wander down a charming cobbled street and get your yoga on.

ShopsFashion

Fabrizio Bulckaen
Fashionable and functional shoes at Fabrizio's.

RestaurantsVegetarian

Arancia Blu
A very friendly establishment with dark wood tables, and an interior embellished with interesting decorative touches.

SightsLandmarks & Monuments

Villa del Priorato di Malta
Not a monument per se, but a hole around one and an oddity that attracts dozens of people everyday who queue to peek through a lock.

HotelsTownhouse

Buonanotte Garibaldi
Individually designed rooms open out onto large courtyards terraces full of cushions and places to doze off under trees.

Things to doSpectator Sports

Stadio Olimpico
Take in a football match at the Stadio Olimpico and experience firsthand the passion the Italians feel for the beautiful game.

ShopsFashion

Carla G.
Modern and minimal are the clothes at CarlaG.
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