Free tastings and samples anyone can walk into, and the cheap local classics that keep a day of sightseeing going.
FreeAlmost 2,500 iron fountains run cold drinking water all day, over 200 of them in the centre. Block the spout with a finger and the water arcs up through a small hole, so you can drink without a bottle.
Always · 24h
Source: Turismo Roma
FreeAbout 35 kiosks pour chilled water, still or sparkling, by the glass, half litre or litre. They also have USB ports to charge a phone. The Acquea app maps them.
Always · 24h
Source: Turismo Roma
€1.50A fried rice ball with melted mozzarella in the middle, the standard Roman snack, is €1.50. So is a slice of margherita, marinara or potato pizza. Two of each is lunch for €6.
Lunch and dinner hours. Check the shop page before you go.
Source: La Casa del Supplì
€3The chef's version of the supplì, bigger and fried to order, classic with meat sauce or vegetarian. Eat it standing in the street, five minutes from Campo de' Fiori.
Monday to Saturday 12:00–15:30 and 17:00–21:30. Closed Sunday and 10–31 August.
Source: Supplizio
Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and the Rape of Proserpina are here, plus six Caravaggios, and no church or free Sunday elsewhere comes close for sculpture. Entry is by two-hour timed slot with capped numbers, so you can stand in front of the marble without a crowd. Book a week or more ahead.
Everything above is free. This is the only paid pick on the page, chosen because no free option replaces it.
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