19 Top Restaurants with a View & Rooftop Bar in Rome Italy

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The Roma holiday movie, the Colosseum, the super-visited Vatican Museums, and delicious Roman food are probably the first things that pop up in your mind when you think about Rome. 

All this and much more is waiting for you to enjoy in one of the world’s most famous and visited capitals, even better if you do it from a rooftop restaurant in Rome. From everywhere you look at it, Rome is stunning and romantic and can take your breath away most of the time. 

One thing I love when exploring a new city is finding a nice place to eat local food or get a drink where I can lose sight by looking at the landscape from the top of a building. 

I made this list of Rome’s best rooftop bars and restaurants. Because I am more than sure many other people think exactly like me, so here it is, the complete guide on where to have lunch, dinner, or even just an aperitivo while enjoying the stunning Rome at your feet. 

18 Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Rome

1. Aroma Restaurant: 

Are you looking for a famous rooftop restaurant in Rome where many tourists take stunning pictures of the Colosseum? You found it! 

They cover the top during the coldest season but remove it during the summer. It is the perfect place to have a romantic dinner. They also have a tasting menu with paired wine. It can be bustling because of the magical view, so be prepared to wait a bit and have a long Italian-style dinner. 

Address: Via Labicana  Palazzo Manfredi, 00184 Rome 
Reservation is recommended. 

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2. Settimo Roman Cuisine & Terrace: 

Settimo Roman is a stylish rooftop restaurant in Rome with a fantastic city view. It is perfect for a drink before dinner and for a romantic dinner. Even with your friends, it will be a magical experience.  

Settimo Roman has delicious food, perfect service, and stunning views, the perfect match for a beautiful dinner in Rome. 

Address: Via Lombardia 47, 00187 Rome, inside the Hotel Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese. 
Reservation is recommended. 

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 3. Caffetteria Ritorante Le Terrazze: 

This is a beautiful experience. Having lunch or an aperitivo inside Castel Sant’Angelo, on one of the best rooftop bars in Rome, with a view of the Vatican, is an incredible experience. The food is as delicious as the view. 

So if you are planning to visit the famous Castel Sant’Angelo, don’t forget to visit the bar/restaurant on the top floor. If you want something romantic, plan your visit a bit earlier than sunset; it is an unmissable event to attend on top of the city center. See the best deals for visiting Castel Sant’Angelo.

Address: Inside Sant’Angelo Castle.  
Reservation is recommended. 

4. Ristorante Roof Garden Hotel Forum: 

Another fantastic rooftop restaurant in Rome where you can enjoy a view of the Roman Forum while having lunch, dinner, or just an aperitivo. I highly recommend you book your table in advance and get the table with the best view.

Address: Via Tor De’ Conti 25, 00184 Roma. 
Reservation is recommended. 

5. Ciampini Restaurant: 

Ciampini Restaurant is an excellent place to have a typical Roman meal with a view. It is not as stunning as the others, but if you are around, it is a beautiful spot to have Roman food and some other typical Italian recipes with fish or meat. 

Address: Piazza Tinita’ dei Monti, 00187 Roma. 
Reservation is recommended during the high season. 

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6. Royal Art Cafe’: 

Royal Art Cafe is another rooftop restaurant in Rome with a view of the Colosseum. Less expensive than Aroma restaurant, it serves delicious fish, local Roman cuisine, and pizza, so everyone will be happy and satisfied. 

Address: Piazza del Colosseo 1, Hotel Royal House, 00184 Roma. 
Reservation is recommended during the high season. 

7. Imago: 

Imago restaurant is lovely, elegant, and perfect for a memorable evening. The view is something to stare at, so don’t get hypnotized. The chef mixes local Roman and Italian ingredients, and the menu features meat and delicious fresh fish. 

Address: Piazza Della Trinita’ Dei Monti 6, Hotel Hassler 00187 Roma. 
Reservation is highly recommended. 

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8. La Terrazza dei Papi: 

Located on top of the Mecenate Palace Hotel with a stunning view of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, delicious food, and a great atmosphere, you will be delighted. 

This restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a wonderful Roman cuisine experience.

Address: Via Carlo Alberto 3, 00185 Roma., inside Mecenate Palace Hotel. 
Reservation is recommended. 

9. The Terrace at the Hotel Cesari:  

This rooftop bar in Rome is a hidden gem on the Hotel Cesari. It is one of the best places to drink, relax after walking for too many hours, and enjoy the views. 

You will see the Piazza di Pietra from one terrace, while the upper terrace offers stunning views of the Saint Ignatius of Loyola Church. The rooftop bar at the Hotel Cesari is the perfect place to escape the hassle and bustle of Rome’s streets.  

Address: Via di Pietra 89/A, 00186 Roome. 

10. The rooftop terrace at the Grand Hotel de la Minerve: 

This vast rooftop bar in Rome is atop the Grand Hotel de la Minerve and has a fantastic restaurant. They also have an area with very soft sofas where you will enjoy the fresh breeze, relaxing while drinking an aperitivo or just a coffee. 

This rooftop terrace is the perfect place to reenergize after walking many kilometers along the streets of Rome or where to have a delicious dinner. 

Address: Piazza della Minerva 69, 00186 Roma. 
Reservation is recommended for dinner. 

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11. 47 Circus Roof Garden: 

This is another place to enjoy a fantastic view while having an aperitivo or dinner. With the aperitivo, they also serve you little appetizers on an adorable little Ferris wheel. 

Unfortunately, booking the table you want is impossible, so whoever arrives first gets the best table with a view. 

Address: Via Luigi Petroselli 47, 00186 Roma. 
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12. Roof Garden Les Etoiles: 

As you can see in the picture, the roof garden Les Etoiles is another exquisite restaurant with a stunning 360-degree view of Rome. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Another exclusive and luxurious place where you have dinner that you will remember. 

Address: Via Giovanni Vitelleschi 34, 00193 Roma. 
Reservation is recommended. 

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13. Mirabelle: 

What I like the most about Mirabelle restaurant is that if you book a table on the terrace, you will be in the first line to enjoy the view. There is only one line of tables there, so you won’t have anyone staying in front of you ruining the magic landscape of Rome. 

The place is exquisite and luxurious, so dress up accordingly. The food is sublime, and the service is impeccable. 

Address: Via di Porta Pinciana 14, 7th floor, 00187 Roma. 
Reservation is recommended. 

14. Ambrosia Rooftop Restaurant and Bar: 

Ambrosia Rooftop is the perfect place to have an aperitivo and then dinner. 

This rooftop bar in Rome is very welcoming, the view is beautiful, and the manu will make you wish to order everything, but unfortunately, I am sure your stomach is not big enough, so in case you can just come back again. 

Address: Via Nazionale 22, 00184 Roma.  Inside Hotel Artemide. 
Reservation is recommended. 

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15. Mater Terrae: 

This is the perfect place to have lunch or dinner with a fantastic view if you are vegetarian or vegan. They also have gluten-free options. This restaurant is a lovely surprise in a city with local cuisine full of meat and cheese. It is a delightful option for vegetarians and vegan lovers. 

Address: Largo Febo 2, 00186 Roma, inside Bio Hotel Raphael. 
Reservation is recommended. 

16. I Sofa Bar & Restaurant: 

Typical Roman cuisine is served with a special touch of creativity. Everything is fresh and local from Roma and its region, Lazio. I Sofa Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place for a special dinner in a charming location without breaking the bank. 

Address: Via Giulia 62, 00186 Roma. Inside Hotel Indigo. 
Reservation is recommended. 

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17. La Pergola: 

La Pergola is the only restaurant in Rome to be accorded the honor of three Michelin stars. It has a wine cellar with over 53,000 bottles, a water menu with 29 choices, olive oils, and some balsamic vinegar from the best producers in Italy.  

The food is delicious, but if you are looking for a significant portion, this is not your place. This is the perfect restaurant if you want to experiment and indulge in different tastes, from the starter to the dessert. 

Address: Via Alberto Cadiolo 101, 00136 Roma. Inside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. 
Reservation is highly recommended. 

 18. Terrazza Borromini: 

Lastly, it is on my list of the best bars and restaurants with fantastic views of Piazza Navona in Rome. At Terrazza Borromini, the food is delicious. Even if you are looking just for a place to have an aperitivo or a drink after dinner to enjoy a fantastic view, this place is beautiful all day, perfect at sunset. 

Address: Via di Santa Maria dell’Anima 30, 00186 Roma. 4th floor of the Hotel Eitch. 
Reservation is recommended. 

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