Wow! We absolutely loved this apartment and the Monti neighborhood. It was the perfect retreat from busy Rome. We walked to most places but used the Metro a couple of times. It is just a couple of minutes up the street. We stayed for ten nights and wished we could have stayed longer. There are lots of great restaurants and bars right outside the door. Bar Monti ( turn right when exiting the apartment building) was great for coffee and a light breakfast and drinks in the evening. If you turn right at the corner it is on and walk up the small hill, there is a nice trattoria just at the top. It caters to tourists but we enjoyed the food, the house wine was inexpensive and good and the wait staff were very friendly. After dinner, if you go to the right when exiting the restaurant, there is the number one Trip Advisor gelato place - Fatamorgana. Be sure to try the Honey Walnut Basil, Prince's Kiss and Snow White. Gelateria Dell'Angeletto is very close as well. It is not quite as crowded and excellent. If you want something other than Italian food, give Toast & Co. Burger Lab a try. It is across the street from the apartment. The owners are a very sweet couple. The burgers, salads and sandwiches are very good.
Gian Paolo and Marco met us at check in and are wonderful hosts. They provide a notebook filled with resources for your stay. Those that I mention above are not yet in the book. Gian Paolo helped us arrange for transportation from the airport and to the Vatican for an early morning tour when there was a transportation strike. Roberto from Transfer Cruise Rome Day Tours was a rally nice guy who was reliable and on time. He provided excellent recommendations for a barber (Machete) and hair salon (Boho Hair Gallery). We had been traveling for a few months and definitely needed their services.
I can't recommend this apartment and the hosts enough! We will be back😀