Caffè Ciampini

Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale


Hidden away a short walk from the top of the Spanish Steps towards the Pincio Hill Gardens, this cafe has a vintage garden-party vibe, with green wooden latticework and orange trees framing its white-clothed tables. There are lovely views over the backstreets behind Spagna, and the gelato – particularly the tartufo al cioccolato (chocolate truffle) – is renowned. Serves food too.


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