Practical Information
Food and Daily Life
The San Giovanni and Pigneto areas offer a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, and takeaway options. Prices for meals typically range from:
• Quick lunch: €8–12
• Casual dinner: €15–25
• Restaurant dining: €25–40
Typical Roman dishes include carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe. Supermarkets and pharmacies are widely available nearby.
Discovering Rome
During your stay, you may wish to explore:
• Colosseum & Roman Forum (Metro B – Colosseo)
• Vatican City (Metro A – Ottaviano)
• Trevi Fountain (Metro A – Barberini)
• Pantheon & Piazza Navona (walking area)
• Piazza di Spagna (Metro A – Spagna) The historic center is best explored on foot.
Practical Information & Tips
• Cards widely accepted, but carry some cash • Tap water is drinkable
• Public fountains available
• Beware of pickpockets in crowded areas