The editors’ selection

With its 300-seat screening room, state-of-the-art Belgian-made Barco projector and a truly remarkable programme showing the best of Italian and international cinema, Troisi has it all. Bricks, mortar and equipment form only part of the story: what we see today is the result of the gutsy activism of a group of twentysomethings who founded the Piccolo America Foundation in 2012. Named after the Cinema America, another local Trastevere landmark that was destined for demolition, the group occupied the site, eventually winning a conjunction that saved it. In the process, they not only gathered a lot of attention but they set up the outdoor cinema on the nearby Piazza di San Cosimato.
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This winery between Largo Torre Argentina and Campo di Fiori has been a local institution for more than 25 years. Occupying a former vini e oli shop, the Roman precursor to the convenience store, Il Vinaietto now oozes with effortless charm. What the place lacks size, it makes up for in its excellent wine selection and cosy atmosphere. The small, main room next to the bar has floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked with dozens of bottles. You can try a glass before you buy and stand outside to enjoy your tipple, where the chatter and cigarette smoke fills the evening air.
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This Scandinavian-inspired bakery and restaurant is the child of Danish born Sofie Wocher and Calabrian chef Domenico Cortese. Simple wooden tables and chairs, delicate arrangements of wild flowers and beautiful handmade ceramics abound here. The space is characterful, complete with natural Italian wines and the company’s own specialty coffee, Chicchi by Marigold, which is made from home-roasted, green beans. The drinks accompany delights such as freshly baked cinnamon swirls and stracciatella served with locally grown artichokes. Marigold might not be what you expect to find in the Italian capital but it’s certainly a welcome surprise.
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