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One of the main features of Italians is that they love only fresh and natural food. So then, it is not a surprise that Rome is full of different farmers’ markets with various kinds of vegetables, fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, honey, home wines, and other tasty products. This article will discover the best markets to visit for an unforgettable food experience!
Campagna Amica
In my opinion, Campagna Amica del Circo Massimo is the best farmers’ market in Rome. This is right near Circus Maximus, where food producers and farmers from the Lazio region come on Saturdays and Sundays to sell their locally-produced fresh foods. You can easily spend several hours trying and buying the best cheeses, cured meats, olive oil, wine, honey, truffles, sausages, and fish. Moreover, there is a courtyard where you can order food in one of the small food trucks and make a short break during your grocery shopping.
- Address: Via di S. Teodoro 74
- Working hours: Sat 9 am – 6 pm; Sun 9 am – 4 pm. The market is closed on Sundays in July and throughout August.
- Tel.: +39 06489931
- Facebook: Campagna Amica
Campo de’ Fiori
Campo de’ Fiori is Rome’s most famous and easily reachable market. At the same time, this is where you will meet more tourists than locals. On average, prices are lower than in other shops, especially when comparing prices on liqueurs, spices, pasta, and other delicacies in souvenir shops. Also, if you have time to visit different local farmers’ markets, you will most probably find foods for an even lower cost. Campo de’ Fiori market is impressive for its diversity of Italian food souvenirs, where you can try anything you want before purchasing it. Moreover, there are many fresh fruit and vegetables on any choice. I recommend you to try Macedonia or spremuta (fresh juice).
- Address: Piazza Campo de’ Fiori
- Working hours: Mon-Sat 6 am – 2 pm; closed on Sundays
Farmers Market Garbatella
Recently, I’ve noticed that more and more tourists decide to stay in the Garbatella district during their Roman holiday. Of course, this option is good only if you travel by car (traveling by car is not the best idea in the Eternal City). However, if you decide to visit the area of Garbatella, you will see lots of beautiful buildings and graffiti, but you also can visit its local farmers’ market. The market is full of fruit and vegetables, tasty pastries, sauces, fruit juices, cakes, and jams, where all foods are produced in the Lazio region. Moreover, the market is known for its fresh fish and seafood from Terracina, south of Rome.
- Address: Via di Santa Galla
- Working hours: Saturday 8.30 am to 6 pm; Sunday 8.30 am to 2.30 pm
- Tel.: +39 0651605073
Testaccio Market
Testaccio Market (Zoé Mercato Testaccio) is one of Rome’s most famous and booming markets. This place offers unique shopping and eating experience since the area is enormous and there are foods of any choice. The market consists of more than 40 stalls with different sorts of foods and little bars and cafes.
- Address: Via Beniamino Franklin 12
- Working hours: Monday-Saturday 7 am – 2 pm
San Cosimato, Trastevere
San Cosimato market in the Trastevere area is one of the most charming in Rome and offers lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and fish. This is a fantastic option if you want to buy high-quality foods for the best prices. The market is small, but there is everything that one can need for tasty lunch or dinner. Moreover, the area is surrounded by cozy bars, delicious cafes such as Food Factory (best for lunchtime), and other places to eat in Trastevere.
- Address: Piazza San Cosimato
- Working hours: Monday – Saturday 7.30 am – 2 pm
Read also about the best restaurants in Trastevere with local food and book a private walking tour.
Nuovo Mercato Esquilino
Nuovo Mercato Esquilino market is close to Termini station and is one of the best places to buy hard-to-find ingredients to use in international cooking. Moreover, this is one of the largest markets in Rome. You will find many spices, seeds, rice, grains, uncommon vegetables, and other interesting and tasty foods there. In addition, this district is multinational, so the market atmosphere is truly unique and international.
- Address: Via Principe Amedeo, 184, 00185 Roma
- Working hours: Monday- Saturday 6 am – 3 pm
Read also about the best hotels near Termini Station.
Storico Mercato delle Coppelle
If you are staying in the historical center of Rome, Storico Mercato delle Coppelle is a fantastic place to visit to make your Roman holiday more colorful. The market is located near the Pantheon. There are many fruit, vegetables, and flowers. If you want to try local Italian production, try it on local markets!
- Address: Piazza delle Coppelle 69
- Working hours: Monday – Saturday 7 am to 1 pm
Citta dell’Altra Economia Organic Market
Citta dell’Altra Economia Organic Market located nearby the Testaccio Market. Moreover, this place was the old Testaccio slaughterhouse, originally one of the largest in Europe. Nowadays, this industrial space houses a branch of the MACRO contemporary art museum, organizes different concerts and installations and hosts an organic market on Sundays. All products on the market are fairtrade, and the idea of the market is to promote sustainable consumerism and agriculture.
- Address: Largo Dino Frisullo
- Working hours: Sunday 9 am – sunset
Mercato Trionfale
Mercato Trionfale is a huge food market, located in Rome’s rione Prati. It is one of the historical food markets in the Eternal City, created in the 19th century. You can come there to enjoy fresh cheeses such as excellent buffalo mozzarella from Naples, the tastiest avocados, freshly baked bread, pizza, focaccia, fish, meat, and many other local Italian delicacies. Moreover, there are stalls dedicated to vegans and vegetarians.
- Address: Via Andrea Doria 3
- Working hours: Monday – Saturday 7 am – 2 pm (Tuesday and Friday to 7 pm)
Mercato Trieste
Mercato Trieste is an old food market that takes its name from the Trieste Quarter. The market contains fresh local delicacies such as cheese and cold cuts. Moreover, you can purchase fish, meat, coffee, fruit, and vegetables there. In addition, there are many exciting options for wine and artisan beer lovers to try and buy.
- Address: Via Chiana 109
- Working hours: Monday-Saturday 7 am – 2 pm
Mercato Rionale di Piazza Gimma
Mercato Savoia is in the African Quarter and was initially laid out on two floors. This is one of the oldest markets in Rome, where the market stands look more like little shops. However, the place contains a wide variety of foods, from fresh vegetables to vegan cakes. Moreover, one can find the tastiest cold cuts and cheese there. This area is lesser-known by tourists, but you can find many exciting souvenir options on Mercato Savoia or do daily grocery shopping there.
- Address: Piazza Gimma (Libia metro, line B)
- Working hours: Monday – Saturday 6 am – 2 pm
