14 best places for shopping in Rome

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When it comes to shopping in Rome, the city has everything; the streets are lined with storefronts of every kind and...

Co.Ro.JewelsCo.Ro. Jewels is a tiny atelier and boutique specializing in contemporary jewelry design. Owners Costanza De Cecco and Giulia Giannini create handcrafted art jewelry pieces inspired by architecture, travel, Italy, and more, and the vibe is young, creative, and original.

Dario Alfonsi - Sedie Artigianali in Cuoio - Handmade Leather ChairsDario Alfonsi is a one-of-a-kind leather craft workshop and boutique where you'll find handcrafted chairs, belts, handbags, as well as restored design pieces. The man behind the magic, for whom the shop is named, is an artisan who expresses himself with his hands—be sure to ask him about his dyeing techniques and about the history of the building.

Abbigliamento e Sartoria Fg AlbertelliFG Albertelli Roma is a traditional Neapolitan tailor with a chic, decidedly contemporary style. The shop creates beautiful made-to-measure men's suits, jackets, dress shirts, and ties, as well as its own line of ready-to-wear jersey T-shirts, sweaters, leather and canvas bags, hats and scarves, and fabulous cufflinks— a collaboration with jewelry designer Salini.

Antica CartotecnicaAntica Cartotecnica, a yesteryear boutique dedicated to the art of writing, is particular about what it stocks: Montblancs and Lamys hang out with vintage Italian pencils, the shop's own custom-made diaries, and other writing-craft delights.

RE(f)USE - Carmina Campus RomaAs its curiously punctuated name suggests, Re[f]use is a one-of-a kind accessories and interiors boutique that's full of quirks and surprises.

Le GallinelleLe Gallinelle, practically a Rome landmark, is a temple to creative, custom-made clothing by designer Wilma Silvestri, whose creations are like hand-stitched, wearable works of art.

Delfina DelettrezIn jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez's flagship store, the vibe is steampunk-mod thanks to a vintage apothecary boiserie. You'll find all of the brand's irreverent designs, including earrings, cuffs, hair clips, rings, and necklaces, as well as some limited-edition pieces.

La TradizioneLa Tradizione is a family-owned food emporium like no other. It's loaded with everything you love about Italy—wine, cheese, meats, pasta, sweets, and more—and it's always busy.

Maison HALABYMaison Halaby, designer Gilbert Halaby's eclectic atelier and gallery, is a wünderkammer of everything handcrafted by the designer himself: scarves, paintings, tea sets, journals, and, most importantly, one-of-a-kind leather hand bags.

CastroniCastroni is the largest of a family-run local chain of historic emporia selling dry goods, coffee, and gourmet foods. This is where Romans come for their speciality items, from hard-to-find American, Japanese, and British products to traditional and small-batch Italian cookies.

Artisanal CornucopiaArtisanal Cornucopia sells a well-curated collection of fashion and design pieces by creators that do good by the shop's name. Expect emerging artists you don't know yet, as well as stars as large and renowned as Aquazzura.

L’Archivio di MonserratoSoledad Twombly, the designer whose work can be found at L'Archivio di Monserrato, is best known for her custom-designed dresses and textiles, along with her collection of hand-selected antique tea sets, Syrian robes, and Tibetan vases.

Chez Dédé StoreChez Dédé is an incredible, one-of-a-kind, independent boutique that's also a gallery and atelier. The vibe is funky, rebellious, and retro all at once.

Salumeria VolpettiSalumeria Volpetti is fabulously stocked neighborhood delicatessen with its namesake meats. Gourmet cheeses, meat, wines, olives, pastas, and pates from all over Italy, as well as some great non-Italian finds. You'll see locals doing their regular prosciutto-and-bread runs, and you won't soon forget the smell: Volpetti has a divine and very savory aroma.