Where to Buy Local Christmas Gifts This Year
If this Christmas is all about shopping locally in Rome and investing in rare, high-quality pieces to surprise your loved ones, you’re in the right place! We looked into some of the most creative and recent openings around the city (from botteghe to concept stores), to guide your Christmas gift buying in Rome through art, food baskets, clothes, children’s books and toys.
Follow us through Prati, Monti, the historic Centre and Pigneto neighbourhoods (among others) to uncover some of the best deals for unique Christmas gifts in Rome, the kind that deliver a proper “wow” effect, while supporting local makers and small businesses.
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ARTWORKS & CERAMICS: Handmade Gifts Made in Rome
Micro Art Shop
Via Tor de’ Conti, 21
instagram.com/microartshop.it
If you’re looking for local art prints in Rome and designer posters, Micro Art Shop is your trusted place in Monti for Italian and international artworks. This tiny, welcoming studio-store is packed with beautifully curated postcards and art prints by Rome-based illustrators and artists, so every gift comes with a real local essence. The owner will happily introduce you to the artists behind each piece, sharing little details and context that turn a purchase into a story you can pass on with the gift.
Marina Gozzi Ceramic
Via Tor de’ Conti, 16
instagram.com/marinagozziceramic/
Marina Gozzi is a Rome-based ceramic artist who has been shaping clay into expressive forms since 1979. Her work has been featured in international exhibitions and selections, and is also held in private collections worldwide. Come and discover Marina’s ceramics in person in Monti: these singular pieces make perfect handmade Christmas gifts.
Spazio DeCore
Via di S. Chiara, 59/A
instagram.com/spazio_decore_roma/
Just a few steps from the Pantheon in Rome’s historic Centre, Spazio DeCore opened last September and already feels like a breath of the city’s creative soul and a welcoming spot where you’re surrounded by Roman art as well as the artists embraced by the Eternal City. A lovely stop for anyone wondering where to buy local Christmas gifts in Rome’s city centre.
FOOD BASKETS: Christmas Gift Baskets in Rome
Castroni
Via Cola di Rienzo, 196/198
instagram.com/castronicoladirienzo/
An Italian classic for Christmas is a gift basket with traditional panettone and a selection of tasty treats. Castroni is a place that makes picking them a pleasure; you’ll find shelves full of Italian specialties and festive staples you can mix and match into a personalized basket. This is ideal if you want a present that’s both generous and practical, the kind people can share at the table or enjoy slowly over the holidays.
Eataly
Piazzale 12 Ottobre 1492
instagram.com/eatalyroma/
Eataly Roma Ostiense turns holiday shopping into a full-on experience this year. The store celebrates the season with over 20,000 Italian food and wine treasures, from regional sweet and savoury specialties to an Enoteca stocked with more than 2,000 labels. At the heart of it all is Eataly Icons, with handcrafted panettoni and pandoro made in Italy using selected ingredients and a slow 48-hour natural leavening. On 6 and 13 December you can personalise your panettone and shopper for free with a professional calligrapher, making each gift one of a kind. And for every Christmas basket sold, €1 supports the World Food Programme’s school meals.
CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES: Concept Stores for Christmas Shopping in Rome
Diverso Lab
Via Ignazio Giorgi, 62 – Via Macerata, 8/a
instagram.com/diversolaab/
With two locations in Trieste and Pigneto, this shop is designed to surprise you in the best way: each space has its own personality, but both share the same sense of originality and care. Cristina, the owner, is genuinely welcoming and incredibly creative; she’ll guide you towards a piece of clothing or an accessory that feels made for your loved ones. We’re sure that here you’ll find the kind of gift (or self-gift) that you’ll remember long after the holiday season.
The Guitar Bag Project
Via Del Pellegrino, 169
instagram.com/theguitarbag/
Rock-themed and full of personality, The Guitar Bag Project located in the historic Centre is the place that clicks with anyone who lives and breathes music. Here you’ll find accessories and leather bags that are like wearable statements. This gift would be perfect for a friend who never misses a live music event or for treating yourself to something with a bit of edge. A great pick for holiday shopping in Rome if you want something bold and local!
Bottiglieria Store
Via Gallia, 73
instagram.com/bottiglieriastore/
This boutique is beautifully curated with clothing and shoes of high quality and refined design, featuring national and international brands selected through careful research. At Bottiglieria Store prices are fair for the level of craftsmanship and style you’re taking home. In case you’re looking for on-trend, exclusive pieces that are like a real dive into Italian fashion, this is a must-visit stop for Christmas gifts (and self-gifts).
G’Local Boutique
Via Campo Marzio, 8
instagram.com/glocalroma/
G’Local is a small, welcoming Boutique in the historical Center, a place where local and global charm mix together. The boutique combines handmade jewellery by Italian artisans with carefully selected international fashion pieces, so every find is a special and far from ordinary item. Customers praise the warm, professional team for making them feel seen and for offering spot-on advice. If you’re looking for a gift with personality, it’s a beautiful stop for Christmas shopping in the historical Center.
Derrick Jones Studio
Via Andrea Busiri Vici, 12
instagram.com/derrickjonesstudio/
Derrick Jones Studio in Monteverde is a fashion studio that embraces innovation and sustainability. Founded by designer Derrick Jones, the Rome-based brand specialises in one-of-a-kind pieces like The Jones, a multi-functional accessory, and Cuff to Cup, a playful wine-bottle dressing made from upcycled shirts. The showroom on Via Andrea Busiri Vici 12 was conceived as an atelier and a creative lab, making it a great place to stop by if you’re hunting for a Christmas present with strong design values behind it.
BOOKS & TOYS FOR KIDS: Independent Shops for Children’s Christmas Presents in Rome
POP MART
Via del Corso, 511
instagram.com/popmart
From 27 November, POP MART opens its first city store on Via del Corso 511. Famous worldwide for designer art toys and collectible “blind box” figures, it adds a bright pop-culture twist to one of the capital’s main shopping streets. Inside you’ll find playful, well-crafted characters that truly are mini works of design. These are perfect for anyone who is after a Christmas gift that is modern and a little magical. The opening day comes with a celebration and special surprises, so drop by early to browse limited editions
Giardino Incartato
Via del Pigneto, 303c
instagram.com/ilgiardinoincartato/
Giardino Incartato is a little corner between Torpignattara and Pigneto, an independent bookshop for children and young readers. Inside, you’ll find illustrated books, carefully chosen comics, and curiosity-sparking games (including board games) that are selected with real competence and passion. Barbara and Cecilia are patient, knowledgeable, and clearly in love with what they do. There are books for every age, plus a thoughtful selection for grown-ups too (from manuals to essays), so the magic isn’t just for kids. It’s perfect if you’re searching for children’s Christmas gifts in Rome that feel meaningful.
Eurekakids
Via Lago Tana, 53
instagram.com/eurekakids_roma_viale_libia/
Eurekakids in Viale Libia is a bright, family-friendly stop for anyone hunting thoughtful gifts for children. The shop focuses on educational toys for ages 0–12, picked to spark imagination, concentration, and practical skills through play. These toys are safe, high-quality games that delight and help kids grow. A lovely place to pop into for Christmas shopping in Rome.
Città del Sole
Via Buonarroti, 4 – Via Appia Nuova, 401 – Via della Scrofa, 65 (and other venues)
instagram.com/cittadelsoleofficial/
Città del Sole is known as “the shop of creative play,” and it offers toys and books for children and teens (roughly 0–14). Here you can find a wide range of wooden, educational, creative and family board games, all geared to different stages of growth. Plus, during the Christmas season you can join the Giocattolo Sospeso initiative: when you buy a toy, you can leave another one “suspended” in the shop to be donated to children and families in need, helping to create more moments of joy.
So, before you head out, jot down a quick wish-list of who you’re buying for and what kind of gifts you want to prioritise, so your Christmas shopping in Rome feels relaxed and purposeful. As you explore these neighbourhood local shops, don’t hesitate to ask for help; shop owners and artisans are usually happy to share the story behind each piece and guide you to the right Christmas present. And once your bags are full, reward yourself with a slow coffee or hot chocolate in a nearby café[a], letting the city’s festive mood add up to this shopping experience.
