An eye-catching tree hides in a small alleyway off Via del Pellegrino, making the alley more lively than most.
A hidden via footsteps from Campo de’ Fiori
Everyone knows the piazza of Campo dei Fiori, but venture off to the right and you’ll find Via del Pellegrino, a street filled with boutiques, galleries, restaurants and cool little bars to grab coffee, wifi or aperitivo. Some say the street was named after the pellegrini, or pilgrims, who travelled it to reach the Basilica of Saint Peter, others say it takes its name after an osteria named “del Pellegrino”. Truth be told, we will never know, but what I once thought was a very touristy area, I now find an eclectic street packed with posti affascinanti. From bookstores and erboristerie to traditional osteries, there’s something for everyone in this historic via. As you stroll by, old men and women wave and greet you from their balconies, and ancient columns dot the walls cornering the streets. Full of vibrant colors, Via del Pellegrino is surely a street you won’t want to miss!
Barnum Café is the best place to relax and enjoy one of their many coffee beverages and snacks. But be sure to tuck away your laptops from around 12-3 PM for when it is lunchtime and the perfect time to socialize with other customers.Sciam is a Mediterranean style restaurant located on Via del Pellegrino, 55. Sciam is the place you’re looking for a casual late-night food and hookah experience.Sciam’s colorful chairs are crucial to their detailed décor inside.A small car covered in straw purses and bags ready to be sold.Via del Pellegrino is a small side street off Via Sora and Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II.Osteria da Fortunata is a fun and quaint restaurant found at the end of Via del Pellegrino, a point at the end of the street that leads into Campo de’ Fiori!Pinseria puts on their best display for their storefront including inviting flowers and an organized wine display.Founded in 1899, Rinaldo Collalti began repairing and manufacturing bikes. Keeping the family business alive, one of Collalti’s sons, Danilo continues to work on the bike workshop.Tina Sondergaard’s second location of boutiques in Rome, run by Roberta and Tina Sondergaard.On one end of Via del Pellegrino lives a sweet older man who enjoys his view.