Rome, the capital of Italy and The Eternal City, was clearly not built in a day! The city is glorious, awe inspiring and vibrant. Explore the grand romantic ruins, opulent statues and ornate, beautiful fountains. Rome’s streets and piazzas are lined with the greatest al fresco settings for unforgettable dining and wine tasting experiences.
The Small List
Best Hotels
Hotel de Russie – A true Roman luminary between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps. Hotel Russie is a classical and cosmopolitan hotel.
Unquestionably, it has been dubbed “Paradise on Earth”.
Hotel Hassler Roma – Hotel Hassler Roma is located in the heart of Rome’s City Center, at the top of the Spanish Steps. The location overlooks the Spanish Steps and is near the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna and the Vatican.
W Rome – An historic palazzo on the outside, a bold interpretation of luxury inside, W Rome celebrates the Italian attitude and captures the energy of the Eternal City.
Best Restaurants for Lunch
Salumeria Riscioli – Quality since 1824, the Roscioli family anticipates today’s food and wine needs. They focus, with great passion, on selecting only high quality products. They use only the best flour in the bakery. The carefully curated wine selection, 350 cheeses and 150 cold cuts at the deli counter is, above all, the best in Rome. Unquestionably, the greatest library of taste in the heart of Rome.
Armando al Pantheon – Armando al Pantheon is for food enthusiasts of classic Roman dishes. The cuisine is pure and simple with top quality ingredients. The result is a destination for lovers of Roman cuisine in Rome, Italy and all over the world.
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Ginger Sapori e Saluti – Healthy, organic, and sustainable, Ginger offers nonstop food service from breakfast until dinner in the heart of Rome. The fresh fruits and salads will amaze you.
Hosteria da Pietro – A family with a great passion for Italian cuisine delivers authentic and traditional dishes away from the crowds.
Azienda Agricola Vazianello – For twenty years “The Mother’s Restaurant”, has cultivated their land with organic farming. They offer the most typical, rustic and healthy menu from products within their region. An absolute gem in Caprarola, Italy, just outside of Rome. Above all, you will be embraced and presented with homestyle cooking from the heart.
Best Restaurants for Dinner
***La Pergola – La Pergola is the most international restaurant in Italy. It is the only three-Michelin-star restaurant in Rome, offering an elegant atmosphere and exquisite cuisine with a panoramic view of the city.
***Three MICHELIN Stars: Exceptional cuisine, worth the journey.
La Rosetta – La Rosetta is a magnificent seafood restaurant in the heart of Rome, a stone’s throw from the Pantheon. Since 1966, the trattoria continues its tradition as an old world restaurant and oyster bar dedicated entirely to fresh seafood.
Antica Pesa – Enjoy typical Roman dishes in the neighborhood of Trastevere. Antica Pesa is located in a grain storehouse on a narrow cobblestoned street lined by ancient palazzos. Large paintings by contemporary artists hang on the walls. Since 1922, the carefully prepared cuisine comes from the heart from the Panella family. Immerse yourself in the traditions of Rome.
Rimessa Riscioli – Learn the origins, history and stories of Italy’s wines, regions and foods. Taste the authentic flavors of the best artisan producers of Italy. An unforgettable evening spent with people from all over the world!
Trattoria Monti – The Camerucci family is renowned for authentic, hearty and homestyle fare. The cooking is traditional and top notch. This compact 12 table trattoria is located one block from the Piazza Vittorio. Phone: +39 06 446 6573
Da Ghighetto – A true Roman tavern since 1923. Located in the heart of Rome offering Roman Jewish cuisine which is poor in ingredients but at the same time is rich in flavors. From the loving hands of housewives who create elaborate dishes with meticulous accuracy and careful preparation. Tempting and absolutely divine.
Ristorante Il Pagliaccio – A Relais and Chateau Michelin Star Restaurant with innovative interpretations of fine dining. Experience a circus of flavors that will tantalize your soul.
Achilli Al Parlamento – Feel amazed and satisfied in the heart of Rome in the capable hands of three generations. Achilli is an elegant wineshop, bistro and restaurant where you can choose an ideal bottle of wine, at shelf price, to accompany your meal.
Retro Bottega – Located in the heart of Rome between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The goal of this dreamy restaurant with a clever wine cellar is to focus more on the act of cooking and the simplicity of food and less on the chef.
Best Seafood Restaurants
Ristorante Gallura – Charming and romantic, Gallura is set in the enchanting neighborhood of Parioli. The most beautiful garden for dining on the freshest fish in the heart of Rome, Gallura is also away from prying eyes and metropolitan noises.
La Rosetta – Opened in 1966 as a fish-only restaurant, Massimo continues the tradition today as the heir to La Rosetta. The superbly prepared fresh fish adjacent to the Pantheon is magical.
Pierluigi – The rich menu features only the freshest in seasonal seafood as well as vegetables and herbs.
Best Restaurant with a View
La Terrazza – The most spectacular view of Rome is located at the Eden Hotel. With a Michelin star, La Terrazza bursts into life with a bank of floor-to-ceiling windows that swing right open to welcome in the fragrant night air. Furthermore, Rome’s beauty fills the restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Best Cafe
Rosati – One of the most famous coffee houses in Rome. Rosati is located on the Piazza del Popolo. They offer a wide range of pastries, sandwiches, and excellent cocktails.
Best Aperitivo
Palm Court – Tucked inside the Hotel Hassler, take a moment to relax in the exclusive inner garden. For a delicious breakfast, a quick lunch, a fancy aperitif or a romantic dinner, the Palm Court Garden offers a unique and private atmosphere in the heart of Rome.
Stravinsky Bar – The escape of choice for the city’s bright and beautiful is located at the Hotel de Russie. Relax on the terrace of their secret garden and enjoy aperitifs as appealing as the garden’s citrus fragrances. A green oasis in the heart of the Eternal City.
Il Sorpasso – Why we love it! This bright, welcoming spot puts a fresh spin on Rome’s dining scene, especially during aperitivo. As the evening sets in, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails paired with top-quality cured meats and cheeses. It’s the perfect way to unwind and savor a taste of Roman tradition in a relaxed, stylish setting.
Best Hair Salon
Rossano Ferretti – Hairdresser to the stars around the world, Rossano Ferretti has chosen his only hair salon in Rome to be located within the Hassler Hotel. Above all, the beautiful panoramic view overlooks the Piazza di Trinità dei Monti and the Spanish Steps.
Best Beauty Lounge
Angel Beauty Lounge – Angelina is one of the best technicians in one-to-one lash extensions (extension ciglia). In addition, Oksana provides the best manicure and pedicure in Rome.
Lash in Roma Ciglia – Eyelash extensions, hair extensions, brow lamination and more! +39 333 472 9359
Things to Do
Vatican City – The Holy City. The Vatican is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the papal residence built over the tomb of St. Peter. Inside the Vatican City is more history and artwork than you can find in almost any city in the world. Inside are 11 Vatican Museums, the restored Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Gardens.
Campo de’ Fiori – One of the jewels of Rome, it is a bustling marketplace in the morning that transforms into a nightlife center in the evening. Moreover, it sits amid a beautiful setting steeped with history.
Pantheon – A true architectural wonder and the best-preserved building from ancient Rome. A visit to it today is like being transported back to the Roman Empire itself. Undeniably, it is one of the most imitated buildings in history.
Spanish Steps – The Spanish Steps is one of Rome’s most popular tourist sites. It connects the lower Piazza di Spagna with the upper Piazza Trinita del Monti. With 135 steps in total, it is the widest stairway in all of Europe. After all, it is named for the Spanish Embassy located at the foot of the steps.
Coliseum – Surely, the Coliseum is Italy’s most visited monument and an icon. The oval amphitheater is located in the center of the city of Rome. It is an imposing construction that with almost 2,000 years of history. Additionally, it will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire.