Rome City Guide: The Best and Healthiest Places To Visit To Enrich Your “La Dolce Vita” Trip
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Immerse yourself into a completely new Roman wellness experience. The capital is awakening. In this unusual time, Rome’s social and food scene has never been better. Explore our ultimate guide for your unforgettable Eternal city health and food love affair.
Redefining Rome’s Food Culture with Healthy MealS
Rome is the ideal place for a great pasta alla Carbonara, Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe. However, the fresh and seasonal ingredients that the city offers, are the key components to exceptional healthy and delicious dishes. Not by chance, Rome’s healthy food philosophy is thriving. New gourmet places and natural wine bars seem to pop up on a daily basis. Here is our offer to the places with its own spin, contemporary culinary experience and modern interior design.
Marigold
You would be crazy to go anywhere else other than this friendly and ultra Scandi sensibility place. The owners adhere to local, organic and seasonal ingredients that reflect into their philosophy for real, simple, but exquisite food. Its minimalistic design and menu make this place as a perfect spot to have a brunch, enjoy a quiet date night with someone you love or to enjoy a killer pastry based breakfast. Do not leave without having tried their cinnamon twist, which perfectly pairs with their sublime coffee Chicchi by Marigold.
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Nomad Bar
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Nomad’s Bar shares the philosophy of health lovers and nomad souls into a plastic free lifestyle. The menu is interesting, healthy, tasty, seasonal and strictly organic. Let us know what your favourite dish is!
Açai Sisters
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This is definitely one of the healthiest places in the whole city. The food is fresh and the taste is exceptional. Love to eat from Açaí bowls. What is special about this place is that you can eat as much as you want and feel incredibly happy.
Ginger Sapori e Salute
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It’s a favorite place among the locals and yet another restaurant that supplies food from the farms. The food is healthy, organic and sustainable. It’s the perfect place to stop by for a yummy big salad, rich soup, gourmet sandwich, tasty dish, smoothie or fresh juice extract!
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Escosazio is a juice bar and healthy alternative to the endless pizza and pasta offers in Rome. It’s an ideal spot to reset your body with the fruits and veggies smoothies and shakes.
The Hoxton – Cugino AND BEVERLY
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Newly opened Hoxton Hotel, enriches the city gourmet experience with two new restaurants. Cugino is an all-day, go to spot for a bite around the clock. It offers tasty pastry for the breakfast, brunch and house made finger foods that go perfectly with their delicious cocktails. Beverly brings a farm to table ethos with a tropical touch. Enjoy the food and exotic vibe!
Caffè Doria
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Located in the refined and evocative setting of Palazzo Doria Pamphili. It’s an exceptional place where art, food and passion meet.
Vivi Bistrot
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There are four different Vivi Bistrot’s and each one of them contributes to a unique and remarkable experience. Our favorite place is the the one situated on top of Monte Mario hill with its unique greenhouse. The restaurant offers delicious Mediterranean dishes for lunch, brunch, aperitive and dinner time. If you end up visting Villa Pamphili (must-see when in Rome), quickly run into Vivi’s Bistrot and ask for the picnic menu. The restaurant will create a magical healthy wooden basket for you to take in the park and enjoy with your loved ones!
Best ROMAN FITNESS clubS: For PILATES, Yoga or A NICE “SWEAT IT OUT” Session
Put yourself in balance and reduce stress by practicing Yoga, Pilates or Gyrotonic. These three sports are designed to help keep you in shape with a wide variety of movements. This is a kind of exercise that develops strength and improves flexibility, coordination and flow of energy through your body. Don’t wait for a Monday, start today.
Zem Yoga Studio
Zem Yoga Studio is the place you fall in love at first sight. It’s an exceptional yoga space in the heart of Rome. The uniqueness comes from its people. They will inspire you to connect with your inner beauty. Their special and personal approach will open your heart and doors to your mind.
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Gaia Pilates Studio
The Studio is located in a funky and bohemian Trastevere neighbourhood. It offers classical Pilates tailor-made exercise plans. The studio is fully and solely equipped with the Gratz Pilates apparatus. Book immediately your session to strengthen and lean your muscles out.
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Gyrotonic Ponte Milvio
Open your body and let the energy flow with Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis. This method is based on an original and unique movement method that addresses the entire body. Discover it at your own pace.
R Yoga
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This studio offers a variety of yoga courses such as: Acro, Aerial flow yoga, Pilates and Barre. Explore their courses in three different city locations to stretch the muscles and increase your range of motions.
GREEN BREAK Gateway FROM ROME to the Organic FarmS
I CASALI DEL PINO
This hidden oasis is located in the green protected area of the Parco di Veio and is founded by the Fendi Family. The farm has it all. There is a charming country house hotel with 16 rooms with a restaurant that serves vegetables that are solely grown in their garden. What you can expect: Delicious and innovative meals with a healthy twist and an amazing Italian countryside experience.
Piani degli Alpaca
Discover the magical world of Alpaca and have an unforgettable experience. The place and animals are unique. A journey to the Andes in the Lazio Region is possible in one of the most beautiful and distinctive farms.
Our Zen Places Selection
Today the capital’s most transformative spas are designed to restore your health, to work out the pains and strains of a hard sightseeing day. The luxurious wellness offer that the city has, would certainly keep even the most demanding client happy. There are a myriad of ways to indulge your body in this city. Here's our pick of the best spa and beauty spots in Rome for pampering the body and de-stressing the mind.
soho house HEALTH club
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Soho House has just opened its door to A-list of socialists and members. Soho Health Club is the new trendiest place to be in Rome, a unique spot that brings international people together. If you are looking for a non typical Health Club, then this will become your next favorite wellness stop in town!
beautyaholic’s
Since 2011, Beautyaholic’s has been selecting the best natural and clean beauty cosmetic brands to feature in both their online store and in their beautiful boutique in the heart of Rome’s historic center in Via della Fontanella Borghese. Their highly curated selection of products showcases their passion and respect for nature and quality. Top brands include: Tata Harper, Augustinus Bader, Oskia Skincare, Suaanne Kaufmann, Sepai, Pai Skincare.
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KAMI SPA
Kami Spa welcomes a unique Asian approach that perfectly marries the Italian massage style, focusing on your body and your personal wellbeing. Take a break; enjoy an opulent atmosphere and an amazing bio face mask to accompany a deep tissue massage that will release all tension from your body.
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The Eden Spa
Located inside of the Eden Hotel, a Dorchester collection jewel with a truly opulent environment. The unique personal approach to a manual face massage will speed up the circulation allowing your skin to glow and rejuvenate. On the way out, do not forget to enjoy its gourmet rooftop restaurant with a stunning sunset view.
Cavalieri Grand Spa Club
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The Cavalieri Grand Spa Club was voted number 1 Hotel Spa in Europe. It is set in the Mediterranean tranquil oasis of the Montemario hill overlooking the Eternal City. Enjoy its holistic body approach. Luxury selection of massages, all with anti-stress elements, will revitalise, re-energise and relax your body and mind.
Aquamadre Hammam
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Discover a new dimension of Hammam rituals in a structure that resembles the Roman baths. The Hammam journey consists of three different rooms, each with different temperatures and treatments. Let yourself get carried away by the sensation of purity and well-being. You will leave this temple relaxed with a baby-soft skin.
QC Termeroma
This is a place where the ancient tradition meets modern wellness technology. Take some time to relax and emerge in the ambience of ancient baths, pools and saunas.
