Opening hours for supermarkets and groceries in Rome vary. Generally, they are open from 8/9 AM to 8 PM. Some groceries have extended hours until 9/10 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, most groceries have limited hours and tend to be open in the mornings only from 9 to 12, for example. The most popular supermarkets are SMA, Di per Di and Standa.
For a great selection of imported and international foods, go to Castroni. There are several locations, including:
- Via Flaminia, 28-32
- Via Cola di Rienzo, 196
- Via della Balduina, 1
- Via delle Quattro Fontane, 37
- Via di Boccea, 173/175
- Via Ottaviano, 55
The IKEAs in Rome are open 9 AM - 9 PM everyday, and breakfast is served at 8:45 AM. IKEA is closed on the following holidays: April 25, May 1, August 15. There are two IKEAs located in Rome for your home shopping needs:
- Via Anagnina, 81 - 00173 (Public transport: Take metro to Anagnina and find a bus there which takes you directly to IKEA)
- Porta di Roma, Via delle Vigne Nuove (loc. Bufalotta) - 00139
The most popular shopping districts are:
- Via del Corso and the surrounding area
- Via Cola di Rienzo
- Via Ottaviano
- Via Nazionale
For upscale shopping, visit:
- Via Condotti
- Via del Babuino
For boutiques, vintage and handcrafts:
- Via del Governo Vecchio (Navona area)
- Via dei Giubbonari (campo de'Fiori area)
- Via del Moro (Trastevere area)
Update 22/04/2008
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