Rome's Top 10 Rooftop Bars
Explore Rome's top-tier rooftop bars, where the fusion of panoramic views, innovative mixology, and culinary excellence crafts an unparalleled urban experience. Each venue, from the chic Zuma to the stunning Roof Garden, offers a distinct atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of Rome's modern luxury and historic charm.
Zuma: The highly sophisticated Japanese restaurant from London shines in Rome atop the renowned Fendi mansion. Zuma offers unique spaces perfect for any kind of event, featuring contemporary Japanese food that is authentic yet not traditional. The menu includes a range of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter, and the robata grill.
The Roof Garden: This panoramic platform sits between Rome's roofs and the Dome of St. Peter, the most startling and stunning aspect of the Terrazza Les Etoiles. Riccardo Marinelli, the curator of the Terrace's mixology and beverage section, leads the cocktail bar, serving as the Rooftop's soul and heart.
Angelina: Angelina’s lyrical and timeless vision creates exquisite and refined settings, establishing a dialogue between cuisine, surroundings, and intimacy. Nestled inside Monte Testaccio, this elegant restaurant enjoys a fantastic position and serves high-quality local products with a contemporary twist.
Hotel Capo d’Africa: The Capo d'Africa - Colosseo is a four-star hotel at the heart of Rome, nestled between the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Marco Martini: Alongside your cocktails, chef Marco Martini offers specially designed delicacies, allowing you to become acquainted with his distinct flavor profile and vivid sensory experiences. Rome is the ultimate destination for the ideal happy hour, complete with fantastic food and drinks in the setting of your dreams.
Radisson Blu: This rooftop is unique—it's romantic, opulent, and delightfully Italian. It includes everything needed for a restful day out, such as a spa, fitness center, and swimming pool.
Mùn Rooftop Cocktail Bar: A trendy rooftop bar with a sense of exclusivity and modern Italian charm, perched atop the DoubleTree By Hilton Rome Monti. The rooftop features a combination of indoor and outdoor seating, warm color schemes, natural accents, and breathtaking views of the never-ending metropolis.
The Hey Güey: This rooftop bar offers a taste of Mexico to the Italian city, situated above the magnificent Hotel Chapter Roma in the center of Rome. It brings you closer to the Pacific Ocean and the beaches of Acapulco, with a vibrant and fashionable subtropical rooftop garden surrounded by figs of India, cactus flowers, and expansive views over Roman roofs and domes.
La Limonaia: Just a few steps from Roma Termini Train Station, the elegant Hotel Nord Nuova Roma, designed in the style of the 1930s, features a magnificent rooftop bar named La Limonaia.
Mama Shelter: As in many other cities worldwide, the hip Mama Shelter Roma features a vibrant rooftop where people can experience the cityscape from above. Located just a few steps away from Vatican City, this spot offers breathtaking views of Rome's rooftops and the Basilica di San Pietro.
Photography Bruce Gilden, Courtesy of Gucci.
