Business in Rome
Discover the best business opportunities in Rome. Demographic analysis, growing sectors and success tips.
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Best zones to open a Restaurant in Rome
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City score 54/100· 16 zones· Updated Sep 28, 2026
- 176Trastevere (North)13 competitors · 4.6★
- 265Trevi (North-East)19 competitors · 4.6★
- 362Trevi (South-West)8 competitors · 4.6★
- 461Trastevere (South)12 competitors · 4.6★
- 559Borgo7 competitors · 4.6★
- 655Rione VI Parione4 competitors · 4.5★
- 754Monti11 competitors · 4.6★
- 854Esquilino (North)11 competitors · 4.6★
- 951Ripa11 competitors · 4.7★
- 1051Near Ponte Garibaldi4 competitors · 4.7★
- 1151Rione IV Campo Marzio9 competitors · 4.6★
- 1249Celio5 competitors · 4.5★
- 1346Prati6 competitors · 4.7★
- 1443Esquilino (South)4 competitors · 4.7★
- 1542Rione X Campitelli1 competitors · 4.2★
- 1638San Saba1 competitors · 4.5★
Direct answer
Rome, Italy, is covered with 16 scored neighbourhoods, currently led by Trastevere (North) at 76/100. Population 2.8M. Typical retail rent €2,800-6,500/month. The free map shows every area before any report is bought.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28T19:27:51.31+00:00
Evidence and limitations
Confidence: 62%- Observed data
- 16 cached neighbourhood scores with competitor and location evidence.
- Published data
- City reference dataset: population, typical retail rent.
- Modelled data
- Opportunity scores follow the published six-factor scoring methodology; they are not revenue forecasts.
Every area in this city uses the same sector weights and scoring generation.
Key Metrics
Market Snapshot
Rent Range
€2,800-6,500/month
Tourist Flow
Extremely High
Business Density
Very High
Demographics
Mixed generations
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Analysis
Opportunities & Challenges
Growth
Opportunities
- Cultural tourism
- Traditional cuisine
- Events and weddings
Risks
Challenges
- Complex bureaucracy
- Heavy traffic
- Tourist seasonality
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