Where to meet in Rome
- Trastevere
- Monti
- Prati
- Centro Storico
How the day runs
Rome's lunch is long and its dinner late, from around eight to ten, with two hours at the table perfectly ordinary. Romans dress well without being formal, and looking as if you have made an effort matters more than any dress code — worth knowing before Sunday lunch with the family.
Getting around
Rome's metro is small for a capital, so the centre is best done on foot. That is a pleasure, but it means comfortable shoes and a plan that stays in one part of the city rather than crossing it.
When Rome is busiest
April to June and September to October are the best months. In August it is hot and many local places close for the month. Christmas and Easter are the great family occasions, when lunches with relatives are long and the city fills with visitors.
Questions about Rome
Can we spend the day on foot?
Easily — it is the best way to see the city. Trastevere and Monti in particular are made for wandering, and a day that starts there feels relaxed rather than scheduled.
Can she come to a family lunch at Christmas or Easter?
Yes. Tell us the date and where the family lives, agree the introduction in writing, and plan to meet in public first. These dates fill early.
Where should we meet?
A café in Monti or Prati — public, central and away from the crowds at the big sights.
Good to know before you book in Rome
Availability
Available by private request
Response
We reply within 20 minutes, 9am–9pm daily.
Meeting style
Public places first: cafes, restaurants, museums, parks and markets
Strictly platonic, and written down
Every rental is one day, planned with you and agreed in writing before you meet. Nothing romantic or physical is part of it, and either of you can end the day.
Days people rent for in Rome
Every rental in Rome is one full day, planned with you, with the boundaries written down before anyone meets.
Plan your day in Rome
Tell us the date in Rome and what the day is for. We will tell you privately who is available, and nothing is booked until you say yes.
We reply within 20 minutes, 9am–9pm daily.