Mercato Trionfale
Mercato Trionfale
4.5
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Trionfale
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- Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani • 6 min walk
- Cipro • 6 min walk
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dapper777
Monaco65,953 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
We were close to the Cipro Metro Station and so we wanted to have a look inside the Mercato Trionfale, given the numerous positive reviews.
To tell the truth, the market didn't seem particularly attractive to us. There are many markets like this in Rome and some may be even better.
Basically it is about a series of many food, fish, vegetables and breads stalls, inside a building.
Well, in Barcelona or Palermo food, meat and fish markets are true attractions indeed.
The prices are identical to those of supermarkets and perhaps even a little higher.
Probably these indoor markets with a wide variety of food do not exist in some foreign countries and this is the reason why they look attractive to tourists who, on their way the nearby Vatican, enter the market and remain charmed.
We were not particularly impressed, also because everything was absolutely usual and we did not feel any vibration of any type
If you are close by, however, go inside for a short visit.
To tell the truth, the market didn't seem particularly attractive to us. There are many markets like this in Rome and some may be even better.
Basically it is about a series of many food, fish, vegetables and breads stalls, inside a building.
Well, in Barcelona or Palermo food, meat and fish markets are true attractions indeed.
The prices are identical to those of supermarkets and perhaps even a little higher.
Probably these indoor markets with a wide variety of food do not exist in some foreign countries and this is the reason why they look attractive to tourists who, on their way the nearby Vatican, enter the market and remain charmed.
We were not particularly impressed, also because everything was absolutely usual and we did not feel any vibration of any type
If you are close by, however, go inside for a short visit.
Written 22 July 2022
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pricklypoppy
Los Angeles782 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
Trionfale is a very large market. It is not really an open air market since it is covered. There are dozens of stalls.
It is where you will see real Romans shop for food; it is not at all touristy.
We walked there from the Vatican Museum, an easy 7 minute walk.
I wanted to visit the Trionfale market because I had read about stands that sell good mortadella. We wandered up and down the aisles until we found the largest round of mortadella - stall #245. There were 3 butchers slicing different meats - all by hand, all very thinly sliced.
I waited my turn and then gave my order in Italian (I used a translator app on my phone). When they didn't understand me, I showed them the written translation. They were happy to cut me one very thin slice!
You could definitely put together a good picnic here.
Of the 3 markets we visited this is what we found. Trionfale had the best selection of food, was the least touristy, and the worst for taking photos because the lighting is bad. Campo de'Fiori is good for photos but seems touristy with lots of packaged gift food items. And, Piazza San Cosimato in Trastevere is small, not touristy, and good for photos.
It is where you will see real Romans shop for food; it is not at all touristy.
We walked there from the Vatican Museum, an easy 7 minute walk.
I wanted to visit the Trionfale market because I had read about stands that sell good mortadella. We wandered up and down the aisles until we found the largest round of mortadella - stall #245. There were 3 butchers slicing different meats - all by hand, all very thinly sliced.
I waited my turn and then gave my order in Italian (I used a translator app on my phone). When they didn't understand me, I showed them the written translation. They were happy to cut me one very thin slice!
You could definitely put together a good picnic here.
Of the 3 markets we visited this is what we found. Trionfale had the best selection of food, was the least touristy, and the worst for taking photos because the lighting is bad. Campo de'Fiori is good for photos but seems touristy with lots of packaged gift food items. And, Piazza San Cosimato in Trastevere is small, not touristy, and good for photos.
Written 12 July 2013
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Robbin K
Oak Park, IL62 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
This market is amazing, especially if you are staying somewhere you are able to cook your own meals. Rows and rows of fresh meat, cheese, veggies, fish and pastries!! It is just about three blocks from the Metro A Cipro stop. Cross the street immediately and go left to Via Andrea Doria. About three or four blocks more look to your right. I wish this place was by me in Chicago!!
Written 5 January 2013
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Jaydie E
Stonehouse, UK40 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
As many of you would have - we read about this market before going to Rome on several websites saying how authentic is was, well I did think if its advertised online there will be many tourists there and not so authentic as it once was.
HOWEVER we were pleasantly surprised, its not glamorous or exactly high-end but it is where the locals shop. It would be helpful to know a little Italian out of respect as it is not a tourist attraction. We were in the presence of some really arrogant Americans who refused to do this and we're acting extremely rude to the stall owner as he simply didnt understand what they were asking which seamed to annoy another local as he asked them to leave.
Food is to a great quality and is reasonably cheap - my partner was so glad to have 1.5kg of sun ripened tomatoes for 2Euro 50cents. We went as he is a chef in London working in an Italian restaurant, lets just say I think this was his favourite thing we did in Rome.
We spent about 25Euro but filled two rucksacks with Goodies such as wine (about 3-4Euro a bottle!) Fresh veg - cheese- bread and meat.
LITTLE TIP: if going to the Vatican afterwards make sure you take a rucksack with you so you can carry all the items you just purchased in there so its easier to carry than plastic bags and also it leaves your hands free.
HOWEVER we were pleasantly surprised, its not glamorous or exactly high-end but it is where the locals shop. It would be helpful to know a little Italian out of respect as it is not a tourist attraction. We were in the presence of some really arrogant Americans who refused to do this and we're acting extremely rude to the stall owner as he simply didnt understand what they were asking which seamed to annoy another local as he asked them to leave.
Food is to a great quality and is reasonably cheap - my partner was so glad to have 1.5kg of sun ripened tomatoes for 2Euro 50cents. We went as he is a chef in London working in an Italian restaurant, lets just say I think this was his favourite thing we did in Rome.
We spent about 25Euro but filled two rucksacks with Goodies such as wine (about 3-4Euro a bottle!) Fresh veg - cheese- bread and meat.
LITTLE TIP: if going to the Vatican afterwards make sure you take a rucksack with you so you can carry all the items you just purchased in there so its easier to carry than plastic bags and also it leaves your hands free.
Written 17 April 2013
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MissKellyYip
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We have visited three or four markets and this is one of the biggest and the only one where no one was trying to trick us into buying expensive stuff just because we are tourists. They are really friendly and helpful and have no problem selling you a bit of this and a bit of that. Also, nothing we have seen is nearly overpriced as other markets. I will go back if visit Rome again.
Written 13 September 2013
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Peter_Euskadi
Sydney, Australia116 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
Absolutely fabulous place if you like local farmers market, fresh food and no tourists!
From the fish stalls (all with their pesce spada - whole swordfish), to the fromaggi, you will find all products and delicatessens: zucchini flowers, figs, tomatoes, ham, porcini ...
Absolutely love this place.
From the fish stalls (all with their pesce spada - whole swordfish), to the fromaggi, you will find all products and delicatessens: zucchini flowers, figs, tomatoes, ham, porcini ...
Absolutely love this place.
Written 14 July 2013
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MD211
211 contributions
Take the subway line A to Cipro. It is only a five minute walk from there. Even if you do not buy anything the market is entertaining in itself. From cheeses, meats, vegetables, fresh pasta to clothes and shoes. This is a large indoor market where all the locals shop.
Written 29 July 2012
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Franca V
Toronto, Canada98 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
You'll be overwhelmed by the vast selection of inexpensive market foods from squash flowers to fresh fish and even huge vats of wine you can purchase for as little as one euro a litre. Great to pick up food items for a picnic lunch or if you're lucky enough to rent an apartment with a kitchen to cook a delicious meal. A 10 minute walk from the Lepanto subway station. Food items relatively inexpensive for Rome. Loved it!
Written 21 May 2013
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pakabay
Adelaide, Australia2,509 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
I am a fan of markets and even before we arrived in Rome, I knew that this market was just across the street from the apartment we were renting.
Maybe that is one of the reasons for my poor review because for 4 days, from my balcony, I saw the 'side entrance' of the market and the goods coming in - and the way that some of them were handled. And the rubbish & mess left behind for 'someone else' to worry about.
Then to enter, the mess & rubbish in the walkways and, frankly, the average selection of produce was disappointing. Not to mention the bizarre combination of cheap hardware, homewares and cleaning goods. Also, there wasn't much interest in serving or even acknowledging tourists.
Maybe that is one of the reasons for my poor review because for 4 days, from my balcony, I saw the 'side entrance' of the market and the goods coming in - and the way that some of them were handled. And the rubbish & mess left behind for 'someone else' to worry about.
Then to enter, the mess & rubbish in the walkways and, frankly, the average selection of produce was disappointing. Not to mention the bizarre combination of cheap hardware, homewares and cleaning goods. Also, there wasn't much interest in serving or even acknowledging tourists.
Written 10 December 2018
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betsyonthego
Walpole6 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Had the good fortune to stay right next door to this wonderful huge marketplace. It was really fantastic to shop and browse with the people of Rome. This market is not aimed at tourists. The goods include all kinds of produce, bakeries, seafood, meat, cheese, etc. at reasonable prices. There is not much spoken except Italian but the vendors were very accommodating. This was a feast for the senses! A must for foodies! Make sure you google hours (mostly mornings and vendors start closing down in advance of stated closing time).
Written 14 March 2017
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Buongiorno oggi domenica 31/12 il mercato è aperto?
Written 30 December 2018
האם יש עתיקות בשוק זה.
Written 16 December 2018
buongiorno desideravo sapere se il 21 aprile (natale di Roma) il Mercato resta aperto grazie
Written 14 April 2018
Il 21 aprile è una giornata lavorativa normale se si escludono gli impiegati comunali
Saluti
SV
Written 14 April 2018
No domingo, das 8 as 12, tem a famosa feira de Porta Portese. Lá você encontra tudo, inclusive roupas. Veja informações aqui mesmo no TripAdvisor. Há também um outlet chamado Castel Romano. Fica perto da Cinecitá. Bom passeio.
Written 17 March 2018
Quali banchi sono aperti il pomeriggio del martedì e venerdì?
Written 21 October 2017
Hello! I want to go but I'm very low on cash and using de ATM is to expensive for me out of my country. Any places might accept credit card or is cash only???
Written 23 July 2017
Lore JuGar
Alcala De Henares, Spain
Yo estoy viajando por Italia en general y me aceptan la visa y el efectivo por igual
Written 10 October 2019
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