The Best Delis and Gourmet Food Shops in Rome

Where to Find the finest ingredients and culinary specialties in Rome?

Here’s a list of our favorite delis and gourmet food shops in Rome, perfect for big foodies and curious urban explorers alike.

Pick your spot and buon appetito!

 

1. PACIOTTI

Paciotti is definitely one of the best delis in Rome, just a few minutes’ walk from the Vatican.

Founded in 1970 by Antonio Paciotti, the store is now run by his three sons, who are both great professionals and amazing hosts.

As soon as you step in, you realize this is not just a simple food store but a precious boutique where food specialties from all over Italy are carefully selected and beautifully displayed.

Ask your hosts about the freshest cheeses, from juicy buffalo mozzarella to creamy burrata, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and much more. Paciotti’s selection of salumi is impressive as well, and you can smell delicious Prosciutti di Parma hanging throughout the shop, completing their slow seasoning process.

Some of Paciotti’s items can also be purchased online.

• Address: Via Marcantonio Bragadin 51/53 (Vatican)
• Website: www.paciottisalumeria.it

 

 

2. VOLPETTI

Volpetti is a local institution in Testaccio and, in our opinion, one of the best gourmet food shops in Rome.

Here you can find delicious cured meats, both seasoned and fresh cheeses, top-notch wines, fresh truffles, dried mushrooms, legumes, and even traditional cakes and desserts!

This family-run business is consistently popular with locals and 100% trustworthy for tourists looking for authentic culinary products.

Insider’s tip: For those who can’t resist sampling local specialties on the spot, Volpetti offers several tables inside the shop!

Volpetti is located in Via Marmorata, just a few minutes’ walk from the historic Testaccio Market, where one of our Food Tours takes place.

• Address: Via Marmorata 47 (Testaccio)
• Website: www.volpetti.com

 

 

3. ERCOLI

Established in 1928, Ercoli is a milestone in Rome for big foodies.

From the original location in Prati to the modern elegance of the Parioli shop and the newly opened space in Trastevere, Ercoli is a trusted name for those who love to eat and drink well.

All three locations welcome customers daily, from morning until night, catering to everything from regular grocery needs to those special treats.

Tip for travelers: Ercoli is the perfect place to pick up precious food gifts for your loved ones!

• Address: Via Montello 26 (Prati) | Viale Parioli 184 (Parioli) | Via Giggi Zanazzo 4 (Trastevere)
• Website: www.ercoli1928.com

 

 

4. SALUMERIA ROSCIOLI

Settled in the heart of Renaissance Rome, Roscioli is doubtless one of our favorite food shops in town.

Here you can pick the best Italian specialties, from tasty cheeses to cured meats, award-winning wines, olive oils, aged vinegars and much more. Vendors are friendly and glad to give you samples.

For a fully immersive experience at Roscioli you may also opt to eat at the table or alongside the showcases surrounded by shelves overflowing with pasta, rice, preserves, cookies, sweets, coffee, liquor, spices, legumes, teas and anything else you can dream of in terms of great food. Make sure to book in advance as the place is small and consistently popular with both locals and tourists!

Last but not least, a few meters from the historic Salumeria Roscioli features a great bakery named Forno Roscioli. By the way this is a must-stop of our Rome Food Tour starting from Campo de’ Fiori Market. Do not miss it!

• Address: Via dei Giubbonari 21/22 (Campo de’ Fiori)
• Website: www.salumeriaroscioli.com

 

 

5. ANTICA CACIARA

Founded in 1900, Antica Caciara is a family-run, old-style food shop in the very heart of Trastevere.

Among its many mouth-watering specialties, the king is Pecorino Romano cheese, also known as “Cacio” (hence the shop’s name). This is a key ingredient for some of the best Roman pasta dishes, from Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe to Bucatini all’Amatriciana, to name just a couple.

Listening to the owner’s tips at Antica Caciara is more than just grocery shopping — it’s a fascinating way to dive deep into local culinary traditions still maintained by passionate artisans.

If you are a big foodie you may also consider to join our Trastevere Walking Food Tour, a fun and informative way to know more about Trastevere and its food secrets. You’ll also get a chance to visit the historic San Cosimato Market, one of the Best Food Markets in Rome!

• Address: Via di San Francesco a Ripa 140 A/B (Trastevere)
• Website: www.facebook.com/anticacaciaratrasteverina/

 

 

5. CASTRONI

For over a century, Castroni has been synonymous with coffee and quality food for Romans.

This family-run business began in 1932 with a small shop in Prati (which still exists). Over the decades, four generations of the Castroni family have opened new shops around Rome, all with one goal: to provide locals and visitors with the finest food specialties carefully selected from Italy and abroad.

A special mention goes to Castroni’s coffee, artisanally prepared (selected, blended, and roasted) at their family-owned  Torrefazione Augusta before distribution to Castroni’s thirteen shops across Rome.

If you’re looking for the best wines, liquors, olive oils, sauces, jams, rare spices, and other delicacies, Castroni is definitely a must-visit.

All in all for those looking for the best wines, liquors, olive oils, sauces, jams, rare spices and other delicacies in Rome Castroni is definitely a must visit place.

• Address: Via Cola di Rienzo 196 – 198 (Prati) | Further Castroni shop addresses at the link below
• Website: www.castroni.it/en

 

 

6. EATALY

Eataly offers a different experience compared to the family-run delis listed above.

Rather than a small gourmet shop, it’s a large marketplace specializing in Made-in-Italy food delicacies.

Eataly’s modern 16,000-square-meter, four-story facility is housed inside the former Ostiense Air Terminal, designed by renowned Spanish architect Julio Lafuente.

Exploring Eataly’s departments, eateries, and countless stands is a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience, with the very best gourmet food specialties from all over Italy.

Eataly has popular locations in several Italian cities (Milan, Florence, Turin, among others) as well as in the USA (New York, Chicago), Northern Europe, and the Middle East.

Local tip: Eataly is a great place to pick up special gifts, either in-store or through their online shop, which delivers almost anywhere in the world!

• Address: Piazzale XII Ottobre 1492 (Ostiense)
• Website: www.eataly.net

 

 

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