108 Best Places to Shop in Rome, Italy

Thanks to immaculate tailoring and custom-designed clothing, Davide Cenci is an Italian fashion powerhouse. Although the store features high-quality men's and women's clothing for every occasion, the label is most famous for its opulent cashmere, sailing sportswear, and trench coats. Attention to detail and customer service are hallmarks here: its clothiers will tailor most anything to fit your body like a glove and then have it delivered to your hotel (or to their store in Milan, if you are switching cities) within three days.

When your great-grandmother is Adele Fendi, it's not surprising that creativity runs in your genes. Young Roman designer Delfina Delettrez creates edgy gold and silver jewelry that might incorporate anything from bone and glass to diamonds and pearls. Although colorful pieces shaped like lips, eyes, or even fingers have a 1980s surrealist feel, items such as delicate gold chain necklaces or earrings designed to hold earbuds are oh-so contemporary.

A woman just isn't a signora without a good pair of gloves. Luckily the tiny Di Cori shop makes the most of their space by filling cubbyholes that reach to the ceiling full of technicolor gloves. All are made in Italy out of the softest lambskin, and lined with silk, cashmere, rabbit fur, or wool. They also carry a smaller selection of unlined, washable versions.

With a modern aesthetic that screams sex appeal, the Dolce & Gabbana brand has always thrived on excess and is known for its bold, creative designs. The Rome store is fittingly over the top, with marble floors, reproductions of Renaissance frescoes, and gold racks displaying the latest lines for men, women, and children.

Eddy Monetti, which began as a hat shop in Naples more than 130 years ago, is known for classic, upscale men's jackets, sweaters, slacks, and ties made out of wool, cotton, and cashmere. Sophisticated and pricey, the store carries a range of stylish British- and Italian-made pieces.

Elena Mirò is a high-end brand that offers curvy women sophisticated, beautifully feminine clothes in sizes 42 (U.S. size 6, U.K. size 10) and up. There are several locations in Rome, including one on Via Nazionale.

This irreverent shop is a great bet for unexpected souvenirs—from accessories to home goods to stationery supplies—from your Roman holiday. Retro tube socks dedicated to pizza appreciation and mouth-watering puzzles featuring high-definition photos of plates of pasta are a few of the fun and funky tchotchkes on offer.

This itty-bitty specialty shop bursts with ingredients from every corner of the world. It specializes in high-quality spices, but you can also find dried goods like legumes, nuts, and rice. All are carefully scooped from the colorful glass jars that line the walls and measured out to your specifications.

For gentlemen looking to bring home some Italian style, this family-run boutique under the arcades on Piazza della Repubblica is a must. You won't find designer names like Armani but rather small Italian producers like Gran Sasso, which makes high-quality knits, and Camplin, which makes the original Royal Navy peacoat. The in-house tailor is available to make quick adjustments, and the family also has a shoe store around the corner.

Founded in 1931, one of Rome's oldest and largest antiquarian bookshops has a distinctive selection of scholarly and collectible books from the 16th to 20th century. In addition to rare and early editions on art and architecture, music and theater, and literature and humanities, the shop sells maps and prints.

Shoe lovers with a passion for minimalist design flock to Fausto Santini to get their hands on his nerdy-chic footwear with its statement-making lines. An outlet at Via Cavour 106, named for Fausto's father, Giacomo, sells last season's shoes at a big discount.

Fendi has been a fixture of the Roman fashion landscape since "Mamma" Fendi first opened shop with her husband in 1925. With an eye for genius, she hired Karl Lagerfeld, whose furs and runway antics made him one of the most influential designers of the 20th century and brought international acclaim to Fendi. More recently, the atelier has gotten new life in the Italian press for its "Fendi for Fountains" campaign, which included funding the restoration of Rome's Trevi Fountain, and for moving its global headquarters to a striking Mussolini-era building known as the "square Colosseum" in the city's EUR neighborhood. The flagship store in Rome is on the ground floor of Palazzo Fendi. Upper floors contain the brand's seven private suites (the first ever Fendi hotel), and the rooftop is home to Zuma, a modern Japanese restaurant with an oh-so-cool bar that has sweeping views across the city.

Specializing in Italian handicrafts, Flake's selects the best ceramics and small home decor items from all over the country. From elaborately designed platters from Deruta and hand-carved kitschy gnomes, there is something for every taste. However, the best sellers by far are the blue and white vintage enamel plates that are painted with Roman sayings.

Fratelli Rossetti is an old-world company with modern aspirations. Although known for its classic leather mens' and womens' loafers, some of its recent offerings are slightly more playful, with oversized tassels, say, or contrasting colors. It also has lines of leather sandals and sneakers. There is another location on Via del Babuino.

Always timeless and luxurious, sometimes colorful or even playful—there is nothing like Frette's bed collections. The retailer has been a leader in sumptuous bed and bath linens for the home and the hotel industry since 1860, and sinking into its sophisticated cotton, satin, percale, linen, or silk-blended sheets is the perfect way to end the day. Complete your bedtime experience with silk pajamas and a soft cashmere robe.

Furla might very well be the best deal in Italian leather, selling high-quality purses and wallets at comparatively affordable prices. Be prepared to fight your way through crowds of passionate handbag lovers, all eager to possess one of the delectable bags, wallets, or whimsical key chains in trendy sherbet hues or timeless bold color combos.

If you're the type who dares to be different and prefers funky statement clothes and accessories, you'll love the edgy selection here. Look for classy, avant-garde men's and women's styles by A-list designers that include Rick Owens and Yamamoto.

This gorgeous covered shopping arcade on the Piazza Colonna was envisioned in the late 19th century but not opened to the public until 1922. A Neoclassical palazzo with a brilliant stained-glass ceiling, the indoor mall is home to individual boutiques with both big and small names.

With carved and gilded late-Baroque and Empire period furniture and paintings culled from the noble houses of Italy's past, Galleria Benucci is a literal treasure trove. An establishment favored by professionals from Europe and abroad, this conservative gallery next to a former sculpture studio has an astonishing selection of objects in a hushed atmosphere where connoisseurs will find the proprietors only too happy to discuss their latest finds.

One of the most influential designers of Italian haute couture, Giorgio Armani is world-famous for dazzling evening gowns and iconic, clean-cut suits. The flagship store is the best place to find pieces that range from unique runway-worthy masterpieces to more wearable collections emphasizing casual Italian elegance with just the right touch of eccentricity and sensuality.

This funky little bookshop has a large selection of comics and graphic novels, most of which are in Italian. It also sells posters and prints by local artists, which can make nice souvenirs. The caffè inside serves coffee, cocktails, and light bites and has seating outside.

Giuseppe Zanotti creates sought-after women's and men's shoes ranging from pencil-thin stilettos (often with a bit of sparkle or other bling) to colorful loafers to couture sneakers. The footwear here is placed on a literal pedestal so the craftsmanship can be admired from all angles.

This chocolate shop opened in 2014 and claims to be the first raw pastry shop in the world. Everything is 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without refined sugar—and nothing is cooked above 108 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're skeptical, seeing (or, in this case, tasting) is believing. The pralines and truffles are as delicious as traditional ones, and there are also cookies, organic nut and chocolate spreads, pastries, and gelato. There are also locations in the Jewish Ghetto and Parioli.

Guccio Gucci opened his first leather shop selling luggage in Florence in 1921, and, more than 100 years later, the success of the double-G trademark is unquestionable. Tom Ford joined as creative director in 1994, helping the fashion house move into a new era that refreshed the label's aesthetic with reinterpretations of old-school favorites like horsebit loafers and Jackie Kennedy scarves. Now, Gucci remains a fashion must for virtually every A-list celebrity.

Run by the nonprofit organization Humana People to People, which implements sustainable development projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this shop is a popular destination for vintage and second-hand clothing for men and women. The racks are lined with all kinds of apparel from the 1960s through the '90s, from Levi’s jeans and Converse sneakers to made-in-Italy blazers and leather bags. There are also shops in Trastevere, on Via Cavour, and on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.

Recently relocated to a larger location, I Pinco Pallino has extraordinary clothing for boys and girls, be it a tulle petal jumper or couture maroon velvet suits. Parents will swoon over their über-fashionable lines for young ones.

In business since 1972, this family team creates colorful, stylish leather handbags, belts, keychains, and sandals near Piazza Campo de' Fiori. Choose from the premade collection, or order something in the color of your choice; their workshop is visible in the boutique.

For more than 70 years, saddler artisan Ferruccio Serafini handmade some of Rome's best leather bags, shoes, and belts—accessories beloved by the likes of Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor, and the Kennedy brothers in the 1960s. Today, the family business is run by Francesca, Ferruccio Serafini's youngest daughter. Choose from the premade stock, or select your style and your leather and have something custom made. You can also bring vintage leather items in for repairs.

This pared-down little boutique on one of Monti's most charming streets sells women's clothes designed by owners Benedetta Piccirilli and David Anav. Their pieces tend to be familiar silhouettes made with colorful Italian fabrics and often feature botanical or Asian-inspired prints. Although each of their off-the-rack pieces is one-of-a-kind, they also make garments made to measure.

Colorful Chie Mihara shoes, chunky handbags, luxurious perfumes, boutique jewelry, and funky dresses make this one of the best local shops in boho San Lorenzo. The focus is on innovative clothes from local and international designers like Alice Marrone, Apuntob, Hannoh, and Rundholz.