Historic Shops of Excellence in Rome

In Rome, even shops have a long history. Some of the commercial activities of the city center were recognized as a major part of the city’s heritage by the local institutions. They very often have authentic old decors and furniture or antique shop windows and signs having historical or artistic value. 

Founded in 2008, the Association of Historical Stores of Excellence is a unique reality in Italy: combining tradition and innovation, it aims to meet future market challenges by leveraging on past knowledge and experience. To be associated, a business must have been run by the same family for at least 3 generations and for over 70 years. All companies represent an excellence in their sector and contribute to improve marketing of the city image and attract tourists. 

Each business plays a key role in the qualification of the urban fabric and promotes traditional crafts at risk of dying out. “We have the privilege and the luck of working in the historic center of one of the most beautiful cities in the world”, explains Stefano Pizzolato, President of the Association. “It is important to understand that Rome is Italy’s business card and that a living, authentic and organized historical center, in addition to conveying beauty, can bring economic benefits to the rest of the city, including suburbs”.

The associated businesses are listed below. 

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

• Banchetti Sport - Via di Campomarzio n. 38 www.banchettisport.net
• Bertoletti 1882 - Via Vittoria n. 16 www.bertolettipelliccerie.it
• Caleffi Roma 1911 - Via In Aquiro n. 71 www.caleffiroma1911.com
• Davide Cenci - Via di Campo Marzio n. 1 www.davidecenci.com
• Sartoria Litrico - Via Michele Mercati 35 - www.sartorialitrico.it
• Zampieri 1949 - Viale Bruno Buozzi 21 - zampieri1949.com

SMOKING SHOPS

• Fincato La Casa del Habano - Via della Colonna Antonina 34 - www.fincatolacasadelhabano.com

BAR, CAFES, ICE-CREAM PARLORS, CONFECTIONERIES

• Antico Caffè Greco - Via dei Condotti n. 86 - www.anticocaffegreco.eu
• Babingtons - Piazza di Spagna n. 23 - www.babingtons.com
• Caffè Ciampini - Piazza San Lorenzo in lucina n. 29 ciampini.com/
• Ciampini di Marco Ciampini - Piazza Trinità dei Monti snc ristoranteciampini.com/it
• Giolitti - Via degli Uffici del Vicario n. 45 www.giolitti.it

HOUSEHOLD LINENS, LINGERIE, UNDERWEAR

•  Tebro - Via dei Prefetti n. 46 www.tebro.it

CARPENTRY AND BRICOLAGE

• Ditta Francesco Paolucci - Via di Montoro n. 5 www.falegnameriaromacentro.it

PENS AND LUXURY GIFTS

• Antica Cartotecnica - Piazza dei Caprettari n. 61 www.anticacartotecnica.it
• Stilo Fetti - Via degli Orfani n. 82 www.stilofetti.it 

PHARMACIES

• Antica Farmacia Reale 1672 - Via del Gambero 13a

​CONFECTIONERIES, BAKERIES, FOOD AND BUTCHERS

• Forno pasticceria Angelo Colapicchioni - Via Tacito n. 76/78 www.colapicchioni.it
• Macelleria Angelo Feroci - Via della Maddalena n. 15 www.angeloferoci.it

WATCHES AND JEWELLERY

• Bedetti - Piazza San Sivestro n. 9-12  www.bedetti.it

TYPICAL ROMAN RESTAURANTS

• Ristorante Ai due ponti - Via Flaminia n. 858 - www.ristoranteaidueponti.com
• Bistrot Collegio - Piazza Capranica n. 99 collegioroma.com
• Trattoria Da Romolo alla Mole Adriana - Via delle Fosse di Castello n. 19 daromoloallamoleadriana.it
• Trattoria Giggetto al Portico D'Ottavia - Via del Portico d'Ottavia n. 21a/22 www.giggettoalportico.it
• Il vero Alfredo - Piazza Augusto Imperatore n. 30 www.ilveroalfredo.it
• Ristorante Massimo d'Azeglio - Via Cavour n. 16 www.romehoteldazeglio.it     

TABLEWARE, SILVER, CRYSTAL

• Ditta Leone Limentani - Via del Portico d'Ottavia n. 47 www.limentani.com

Further information at: www.negozistoricieccellenza.it