The best bars and cafés Rome

This restaurant located in the heart of the Parioli district offers typical cuisine of the Marche region. Pleasant welcome. Good cellar.

In this friendly restaurant of Trastevere, the decoration of wood panelling and a courteous welcome lends itself perfectly with simple Italian cuisine: lasagna, tortellini cantana, pizzas, meat (osso buco…). About seats and a charming shaded terrace. From your chair you can admire Piazza San Egidio.

This small glacier will delight lovers of genuine homemade ice creams. Special mention of the almond scent and fruit of the wood.

The main point of this glacier-bar at Monte Mario is the panomarique view that it offers Rome on the terrace, or in a veranda for less lenient days. The Pennucci is also a restaurant (meals around 30 €). The atmosphere is relatively chic and very tourist.

An unusual place to have a drink. An art gallery dedicated to the lowbrow movement, here you can sip your cocktail amidst works of art and vintage furniture, both pop and surreal. A curious counter taken from a 1920s drawer cabinet, behind which stands a selection of cutting-edge bottles. Vernissages are frequently held, providing an opportunity to discover contemporary artists. The bartenders are also highly professional, offering a vast selection of cocktails.

A few streets from the Vatican Museums, here is an address jealously guarded by the Romans for their coffee break, which you can explore like an insider, since we're giving you the essentials. Since 1919, Sciascia has taken the time to refine its blends and master the art of frothing milk. These efforts have been duly rewarded, because in 2005 (okay, it's not recent, but it's still worth taking into account!), their cappuccino won nothing less than the title of best in Italy!

An address to discover, for a break a few steps from San Giovanni in Laterano. Hoppiness offers a wide selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails. To accompany your drink, several taglieri are proposed. And, if after the aperitif you want to have lunch or dinner, irresistible panpizze (hot sandwiches), tartars and several primi are on the menu. We particularly recommend the cacio e pepe with truffles, which is delicious! From aperitif to dinner, Hoppiness is highly recommended!

In one of the city's most picturesque squares, the Gran Caffè de la Caffettiera brings the aroma of true Neapolitan coffee to the heart of ancient Roman remains. The room is quite pretty and the summer terrace most pleasant, but it's above all for the "artistic" coffee served in the traditional long-handled copper coffee pot that one sits here. The pastries, including babà and lemon cakes, have a special Mediterranean flavour.

One of Trastevere's trendiest bars. It offers signature cocktails, some with mezcal, accompanied by sushi, Mexican-style tapas and desserts, all with an Italian fusion twist. The place is cosy and designer, decorated with succulents and cacti hanging on the walls. DJs set the mood on weekend evenings, which are very popular with visiting tourists. A great place to meet other travelers in an international atmosphere!

Just a few blocks from Piazza Navona, one of the capital's most popular wine bars. In the spirit of the dolce vita, Il Goccetto cultivates a relaxed, authentic atmosphere, building on the reputation it has established over the years. Renowned journalists, professors, local merchants, chefs: a whole world meets here for an evening drink. Tourists are a little less numerous than elsewhere. On the wooden shelves that furnish the interior, you'll find the best of Italian wine cellars to drink with a few cold plates.

At any time of day and in any season, this café is never empty. This is due to (or rather thanks to!) its famous gelati, which everyone loves: the cone is made of crunchy cookie and the flavors are as varied as they are varied. A must for ice cream fans, lovers of la dolce vita can admire the beautiful world while sipping an aperitivo on the terrace in the pretty and characteristic Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina. Prices are a little steep, but we're happy to oblige.

This pub, a favorite for watching soccer matches, has nothing of the ordinary bars with their slightly outdated atmosphere. Here, over 15 draught beers from all over Europe are served in a trendy atmosphere, making it the new trendy bar frequented by local hipsters, but not only. Its name, Ma che siete venuti a fa, sounds like a provocation! It means "But what have you come here to do?" in Roman pronunciation. You're sure to find a good reason to stay!

A pleasant bar in the trendy Monti district. You can watch passers-by through a canopy of small tiles in the greenery, since the facade of this little house is covered in ivy, making it impossible to miss! Here you can enjoy original cocktails (the list is long, by the way, so it's hard to choose!) as well as wine, craft beers and non-alcoholic drinks, including two house cocktails. The price of the drinks can be a bit steep, but the cocktails are well made and the place is charming.

The venue is both bar and restaurant, with live performances by local artists and DJ sets. A daily menu offers creative cocktails and seasonal dishes. A word of advice: sit back and relax inside - the setting, with its pretty upholstered chairs, old-fashioned chandeliers and retro sofas, is a perfect movie set! Outside, a charming little illuminated garden planted with a tree is just as pleasant. The restaurant is open very late, as is the kitchen. Reservations can be made online inside, at the counter or in the garden.

This is a real Italian address where Romans meet in the morning for a coffee and a cornetto on the go, at the counter or in the dining room. Just a stone's throw from Piazza Navona, this bookstore-café is extremely welcoming with its shelves of books and comfortable armchairs in the back. As in many cafés in the capital (less often in the center, however), the breakfast formula consisting of a cappuccino or coffee and the famous cornetto is always tempting! You can also find sandwiches for lunch.

Fattori is a café, a bar, a pastry shop and a gelateria all in one! An address as we like them, where the inhabitants of the district meet throughout the day. Open every day, from morning to night, you can come to Fattori's to have breakfast, eat a sandwich for lunch or an ice cream for a snack, have a coffee in the afternoon (with one of their very good cookies) or have a drink as an aperitif. If you are staying in the Pigneto area, this is the perfect place to start your day.

If you want to surf the Net with your own computer, install in this cafe at the entrance to Trastevere, the Wi-Fi connection is excellent and free. On the terrace or in the window with windows, you will be able to spend a long time without being specially tempted to eat. A small restaurant is available all day, and in the evening a drink formula with buffet breakfast (from 6 € to 9 €).

A benchmark enoteca housed in a former convent on one of the liveliest squares in the Trastevere district. Beware, it's not very well signposted from the outside, so look carefully and don't be discouraged! A chic, modern decor with intimate lighting under century-old vaults, a list of a thousand clearly identified wines and refined cuisine are the chefs behind the success of this place. A charming patio is also available to guests. A true Roman oenotheque, where one drinks well and eats well, while remaining in tune with the times.

Between Saint-Pierre and Saint-Ange castle, a trendy place, both bar, restaurant and club. Jazz concerts, rythm'n'blues or Latin music to enjoy with a glass of wine accompanied by tapas or dinner. Excellent international programming.

This rather cozy café, located on the very long Via Ostiense, allows you to take a break after discovering the neighborhood and the imposing pyramid of Cestius, which is just a few steps away. You can come here for coffee, tea and pastries at breakfast or snack time. On Saturdays, a brunch is offered. During the week, it is possible to have lunch, the menu is constantly changing, according to the season. From Thursday to Saturday, the establishment closes at 10 pm and serves an aperitif. In short, an address to know in the Ostiense district.

Born from the idea of a group of young people to revitalise and revitalise this silent corner of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, the address is in full swing with a colourful offer. If you pass by, you can't miss the Gatsby, where the locals meet. Bagels, salads, toast, couscous, omelettes and sandwiches for a snack on the go in a colourful setting with live music (follow the Facebook page for the latest events). The cocktail menu is vast and varied.

An Italian-style aperitivo where, in addition to your cocktail, you can order a plate with various products: supplì, olives, taralli, mortadella and cheeses (scamorza, caciotta di pecorino). Vegetarian dishes are also available. At first glance, this bar is not surprising, but when you go up to its terrace where the aperitif is served, you are won over. This rooftop overlooks the basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura. It is the ideal place to enjoy the Roman evenings. The establishment also offers a catering service.

From breakfast to dinner, this Scandinavian decorated design bar welcomes Roman families as well as local students and workers for lunch or a coffee break. Located in a small street near the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, this is an address to discover if you are staying in the neighborhood. The pastries and cakes are delicious and the menu, reworked according to the season, allows you to choose between pasta, a poke bowl, avocado toast or a salad to compose.

Numbs is a trendy bar open all day. This makes it perfect for a light lunch on the outdoor patio or a nice dinner with a cocktail afterwards. But this place is best known for its aperitif. From 7pm to 9pm, a mixed crowd frequents this place to enjoy a drink in the cool atmosphere and with an abundant buffet. But it is the lounge effect and the music that make the difference. Two other addresses in Rome: piazza Campo de' Fiori and in the shopping mall of Tiburtina station.

Open from morning to night, Bottiglieria Pigneto has established itself over the years in the Pigneto district, where the competition is fierce! A neighborhood bar in the morning, where Romans come to have breakfast at the counter, at lunch and dinner time the establishment becomes a restaurant. At dopocena time (after dinner), the locals come to enjoy a cocktail or a digestif, always in the pleasant, hushed atmosphere for which this address is famous.

Located in a former chocolate factory, the Said boutique (société anonyme industrielle des douceurs) has been delighting chocolate lovers with truffles, candies, bars and other delicacies since 1923. The decor looks like it used to be in the middle of the machines of the old factory. We also come here to have an aperitif, but the must is to come and taste one of their pastries for a snack, away from the hustle and bustle of via Tiburtina, in a small quiet courtyard. A confidential and tasty address for all gourmands!

Opened a few years ago in the Monti district, Civico 4 is also a restaurant but we recommend you come for theaperitivo more than for a meal. Although the dishes are refined and tasty, their prices are a bit high. So we prefer to have a snack and a drink in good company. Here we are young and trendy, in a sober industrial decor with cement tiles on the floor and the spritz is king at the aperitif time. The service is a bit cold, but Civico 4 is perfectly located on the corner of Piazza Madonna dei Monti.

A mythical scene, it's Italy's oldest jazz club, located just a few meters north of the Vatican. Some of the world's greatest jazz musicians got their start here. All week long, concerts start at 9pm. You can find the rich program online. Please note that the club closes in summer and moves to the Celimontana jazz festival. It's possible to dine in the restaurant from 8pm onwards, but it's more popular to come here to enjoy a glass of wine and listen to jazz music. A must for all jazz enthusiasts.

Elegant, modern but unpretentious, this trendy bar is located in an extraordinary square, piazza di Pietra, just opposite Hadrian's temple. From the terrace, the setting is enchanting! Salotto 42 is run by an Italian-Swedish couple. The decor features soft armchairs and sofas in a private club atmosphere, and the small terrace is just as pleasant. The aperitif from 7pm to 9pm is very popular with young Romans, and the cocktails are excellent. A trendy address for a drink in central Rome.

Very large wooden wine bar, in the heart of the charming Monti district, about ten minutes walk from the Colosseum. Small garden inside and very good selection of white, red and sparkling wines (more than 600 labels in all), but also grappa, whisky... Possibility to eat seasonal dishes on the go, or to nibble on a board of cold cuts and/or cheeses to accompany your drink. Prices are a little higher than elsewhere, but you are in a chic and trendy neighborhood.

From its rooftop, this hotel offers a beautiful view of the city's rooftops. Perfect for an evening of dolce vita! With its artists' murals and trendy decor, Chapter Roma welcomes you in the heart of the historic city center. The rooftop terrace, open in summer, is an invitation to travel to Mexico, surrounded by subtropical plants and a menu featuring a variety of tacos and cocktails. A second bar, "Hey Baby", is also located in the hotel and serves hot drinks, fruit juices, wine and cocktails.

On the pedestrian street of Pigneto, Tuba, librairie des femmes, offers a wide selection of books written by women, or dealing with themes linked to feminism. A reference bookshop in the field, Tuba is also a café-bar open all day long, with a pleasant terrace that's never empty. Numerous events are organized throughout the year (literary presentations, debates...): you'll find the program on its social networks.

A trendy place to meet up, especially in this neighborhood, which is rather lacking in nice places to go out. A host of regulars gather here every evening for aperitifs, dinner and evening drinks. The cocktails are simply excellent and the choice so vast, you'd almost forget to try one of the wines from the impressive cellar. You can accompany your drink with a snack at aperitif time. The only drawback is that Duke's is a long way from the town center.

On Viale Trastevere, Giselda is one of those addresses where it is good to take a break, at any time of the day. From breakfast to aperitif, you can come here for a coffee, a cocktail, a slice of pizza... There is always a good reason to come and have a drink! The establishment offers a wide choice of pastries, pastries, but also breads and pizzas. Romans and tourists meet there and, although we are in the very popular Trastevere district, the prices remain contained to eat on the go.

This is one of the most popular bars in Trastevere. They appreciate its excellent wine list, which can be drunk indoors in a trendy, subdued atmosphere, or on a charming terrace on a lively street in the neighborhood. Service is fast but rather unremarkable, but the atmosphere makes up for it. What's more, a small plate of tapas accompanies the bottle! Coffee, cocktails and lunch or dinner are also served. Concerts are sometimes organized, providing a great atmosphere.

From the Forum, up towards Santa Maria Maggiore, a simple, welcoming bar where you can relax to the melodious notes of jazz from 10pm. It's not just wine that's on offer (although the selection is quite varied, with over 100 labels ranging from white to red), but also numerous cocktails and the chance to nibble on fine Italian cured meats and Lazio cheeses. Aperilive (aperitif buffet and live music) takes place every Sunday. The first drink is obligatory during concerts.

When the establishment was founded in 1893 by two ladies, tea in Rome was only available in pharmacies! Since then, tea has not dethroned coffee in the hearts of the Romans, but artists and intellectuals seeking privacy like to take refuge here to work. Atmosphere and decor have remained very 19th century and the service still very British. A good address for an offbeat five o'clock, in a slightly exotic and so British setting!

In Madonna dei Monti Square beats the heart of the Monti district. Here, young Romans and charming tourists meet at the foot of the fountain drinking homemade beers bought in the area. This café offers a beautiful shaded terrace and a refreshing arbour. We look at the comings and goings around the fountain, we try to untangle the stories that are made from those that end... We will come here for a coffee or a cappuccino, but for lunch, we will prefer one of the trattorias in the neighbourhood.

One of the landmark addresses on Via del Pigneto where you can go with your eyes closed. The speciality here: traditional beer. In bottle, under pressure, amber, blond, redhead: the choice is there and it is certainly one of the best places in the capital to enjoy a quality beer. They are selected throughout the world (Belgium, France, United Kingdom...) to offer the best to a fauna happy to meet each other, especially on weekend evenings. During happy hour, until 8pm, the price-quality ratio is unbeatable.

Cargo is mythical on via del Pigneto. He is indeed one of the pioneers who reinvested the district a few years ago, and we can say that he had a flair for it! You can have an aperitif or have a drink while listening to a DJ set in a recently redesigned setting: large sofas, a well-stocked library, a subdued and relaxed atmosphere. The terrace is also very busy all year round. The boards for the aperitif (cheeses/sausages or vegetarian) are very good value for money. An essential address for Roman youth.

A tiny bar with a small terrace on top of the Janiculum hill. In summer, its wide variety of pressed fruit juices will delight you. In winter, try the hot chocolate. For breakfast, cornetti and cappuccino are also highly recommended, and at lunchtime you'll find both pasta dishes and sandwiches. It's a rather simple place, but the Romans like it... So we put it here because it's a good place to eat after walking around the area!

This little gem of a bar is nestled in the chic Hôtel de Russie on via del Babuino. The inner courtyard is superb, and you can sip high-flying cocktails in fine company. Try the gin and tonics and signature cocktails. Excellent Negroni are also served. Enjoy lunch or dinner. On the menu are a variety of dishes, including traditional Italian fare, sandwiches and salads. It's possible to eat until very late. A secret garden of luxury in Rome, waiting to be discovered.