Reaching Rione XIV, which includes Borgo Pio, is extremely simple. METRO: The fastest way to reach the neighborhood is undoubtedly the subway. With line A you get off at the Ottaviano – S. Pietro – Musei Vaticani stop. BUS: From Termini station you can take the buses n. 40 and 64 (which makes more stops and takes longer). The 492 leaves from Tiburtina station which, passing through Via Barberini and Largo Argentina, reaches Piazza Cavour and the Cipro metro stop.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Rione Borgo, Borgo Pio is the closest district to the Vatican of Rome. It is a pedestrian street parallel to Via della Conciliazione, and it is the heart of all the activities of the neighbourhood. Rione Borgo extends between St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo until the Vatican Museums.
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It is considered the “medieval quarter” of Rome and is still made up of artisan and historic and souvenir shops, in a walk that seems to be out of time. In fact, in the past artisans and artists settled here and worked on the construction of the Basilica and the embellishment of the nearby Vatican Museums. In the Borgo district, sacred and profane, faith and worldliness, ancient and modern coexist in unique combinations that make it one of the most original and interesting neighborhoods in Rome.
HOW TO REACH US
WHERE TO EAT a few steps from home
PassPartout Restaurant -Borgo Pio 50
https://www.passpartoutroma.it/
The venue has various indoor environments, a bar area, an exclusive square, an internal green space, bordered by the famous “passetto” of Borgo and an intimate terrace among the roofs of Rome with a breathtaking view. It is an “Urban Elegant” cuisine that uses modern cooking techniques, respecting and enhancing Italian and Roman cuisine.
Restaurant Arlù – Borgo Pio 135
https://www.ristorantearlu.it/
The restaurant opened in 1959 and the passion for cooking that is handed down from generation to generation keeps ancient flavors unchanged over time and also rediscovers innovative combinations. The environment is elegant, warm and refined, characterized by furnishings selected and crafted by master craftsmen, with soft lighting and graceful floral compositions.
Da Benito e Gilberto al Falco – Via del Falco 19
https://www.benitoegilberto.it/
Founded in 1976 by Benito and his son Gilberto, it is a restaurant born from the love of good food and feeling good together. It is a small hostaria that preserves the passion and authenticity of the past.
Gelateria Hedera – Borgo Pio 179
http://www.hederaroma.it/index.php?lang=it
They only use raw materials that come from the local territories, to shorten the supply chain as much as possible, or from Slow Food presidia, generally produced by certified and selected organic companies.
Bakery Bonci -Piazza dell’Unità
Very high quality baked food, especially the pizza. A selection of grains and doughs so various and important that it is truly worth the trip.
La Latteria Bar -Borgo Pio 48
The atmosphere is that of the dairies of the past but with a wide choice of modern proposals; they prepare croissants every morning with care and dedication to give a sweet treat to its visitors.