Best Restaurants in Centro Storico

A stone's throw from the historic centre of Rome, in the suggestive atmosphere of Via della Croce, and especially from Piazza di Spagna, we find the Unik restaurant. Located in a genuinely characteristic alleyway, the restaurant has an exquisite, refined, romantic and welcoming location. In the heart of Rome, the restaurant offers a varied menu, which interprets the Capitoline culinary tradition, revisiting it, but without affecting tradition. A vast choice, including appetizers, first courses, second courses and desserts. All are accompanied by an artistic and elegant presentation of his dishes, giving dishes a magical and tasty touch.

Freely inspired by the film Il Marchese del Grillo, the restaurant and cocktail bar were born from the desire to merge two different, almost opposite souls to create a unique and surprising space. That of the Carbonaro, which with its revelry of food and wine, inspired the creation of a Roman Osteria devoted to tradition, simplicity and authenticity in every aspect: from the choice of ingredients to the menu, from the preparation of the dishes to the room. The typical dishes of the Roman tradition are cooked under the eyes of the customers - thanks to stations in front of the kitchen - and revisited in a modern key to offer a simple but innovative menu. For example, the Carbonara del Marchese and his Scarpetta served with the iconic Roman rosette. To prepare the dishes, not chefs but real cooks, for a return to the origins when cooking was not a trend but passion and total dedication.

In the heart of Rome, between Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo, the HI-Res High restaurant and Terrace Lounge sits on the top floor of the Hotel Valadier, with magnificent views over monuments, rooftops, cupolas and terraces. Its contemporary design and fabulous location in the historical center make the HI-Res a truly surprising and unique place, an exclusive restaurant in the heart of the Eternal City, where the colors and atmosphere gently change with the passing of the hours. In the summer the terrace is completely open, and, thanks to cutting-edge technology, in the winter it is covered with a mobile roof and heated. In the spacious open kitchen, the Chef and his staff prepare dishes using the very finest quality ingredients. The menu is a surprising one, a combination of new trends and tradition, the fruit of research and passion. Here even the most demanding of palates can enjoy fish and meat dishes, and the homemade baked goods from our patisserie are sure to delight everyone. The wine cellar is a small high-tech structure designed to conserve the precious bottles in the proper way and holds over 400 carefully selected labels.

Divinity Restaurant & Lounge Bar is an exclusive corner that offers a 360-degree experience, surrounded by an impressive panorama with the typical Roman rooftops of ancient buildings and historic churches, where the iconic domes of Sant’Eustachio, Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza and the Pantheon will leave you breathless. A refined place where you can take in the beauty of the Roman sunset in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

Zuma Rome is located in the iconic Palazzo Fendi, covering two entire floors. Dine in the restaurant or beautiful roof terrace for views overlooking the “eternal city”. Zuma offers unique spaces perfect for any event. Our beautiful private dining rooms are the perfect location to host a corporate or social luncheon, brunch, cocktail reception, or dinner. Featuring modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional. The menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robata grill.

The Oro Bistrot by Natale Giunta restaurant is characterized by elegant gold and teal decorations, offers a wide choice of Italian dishes, created by the famous chef Natale Giunta and is served in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. And to end the evening, nothing better than a glass of wine in the cozy hotel bar or a cocktail on the panoramic terrace.

Singer Palace is built in a magnificent and historic palace fashioned in 20th-century style. The rooftop bar captures an ambiance of elegance and luxury with breathtaking views of roman rooftops, monuments, and churches. Our drink list is inspired by cocktails of the 1920s and features a “Signature” selection of reinterpreted classics. Singer Bar uses only high-quality ingredients and our selection of spirits has been finely chosen with high care and attention. Each drink is served with a savory pairing expressly prepared by our Chefs.

Located at one of Rome’s most coveted addresses on the top floor of Hotel de la Ville is Cielo. Perched high above the Eternal City, Cielo is known as the most glamorous Roman rooftop bar, offering the most extraordinary sunset experience in Rome. As dusk draws in, you can look forward to an enchanting Roman experience, a celestial evening under starlit skies. After a refreshing aperitif, turned blush-pink by the setting sun, dinner celebrates a mouth-watering combination of signature dishes complemented by the sparkling view of our world-famous Eternal City.

Otto Rooftop Bar offers striking views paired with cocktails, crudo and pizza. Set to be an oasis surrounded by greenery, the rare rooftop experience shows the alternative side of Rome, as DJ sets accompany a laidback atmosphere.

An elegant, discreet space opening on an intimate, cozy terrace, a polished service and a caring staff, and a fine menu with delicate flavors: Granet Restaurant Terraces & Bar offers delicious ideas for a light lunch or an aperitivo and an appetizing à la carte menu for dinner. The Garden can also be a fabulous setting for weddings and private parties, special anniversaries, business lunches, cocktail parties, and tailor-made events.

A family history made up of traditions and a love for fish. From the historic restaurant in Formia eleven years ago, Stefano headed towards Rome, first to Piazza Barberini, then to Porta Pia, to bring the sea to the city. Knowing him for the catch that arrives daily from the family fish market on the Pontine coast has made the Chinappi restaurant one of the capital's reference points for "good fish". The fish of the Chinappi restaurant comes from the uncontaminated sea of the southern Lazio coast, directly from the Pescheria family. Stefano buys fish every day from the Formia (LT) auction. The freshness and quality are guaranteed by a typical family passion for the fish product and our sea.

One of the most appreciated features of the Mirabelle Restaurant is that it offers one of the most spectacular roof gardens in Rome. A gourmet terrace with a view that starts from Villa Medici and Trinità dei Monti and reaches San Pietro and the Gianicolo. An unsurpassed welcome and refined cuisine frame this wonderful glimpse.

Few public establishments in the Capitoline Horeca sector can boast such a particular and suggestive location as Trattoria Rosetta in the historic centre of Rome. The structure is located via Della Rosetta 8/9, a few steps from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, among the main places of historical, artistic and cultural interest in the metropolitan area. Elegance and refinement are typical elements of the entire setting, from the choice of furnishings, with warm and relaxing colours, to the architecture, with attention to detail and in the selection of style. The restaurant not only specialises in preparing seafood delicacies but also excels in dishes that represent the quintessence of the culinary tradition of the capital. The seafood cuisine is the real flagship of the business; each product is interpreted to perfection by the skill and creativity of chef Massimo Riccioli, capable of preserving all dishes, original taste and incomparable goodness.

For about twenty years, a sought-after presence in the centre opposite the Colosseum and one of the best fish restaurants in Rome. The sea is the heart of the restaurant, and expectations in terms of fish are very high. The best fresh catch of the day is the protagonist of the counter and the aquarium on sight, a real treat for the eyes first and then for the palate. The specialities of the Crab restaurant are lobster and blue lobster, lobsters, crabs and king crabs, oysters, sea urchins, and shellfish. The Ostricheria is the hallmark of the restaurant. Weekly and direct arrivals of the most sought-after qualities of world production. Very fresh oysters, actual seas treasures from Brittany, Normandy, Ireland and the Mediterranean.

Retrobottega was chosen because the cook, working behind the scenes, is a craftsman who works in the back without attracting too much attention while creating something genuine. The laboratory aims to be a stimulating meeting point for both those who work there and those who attend it and, at the same time, a starting point for developing new ideas with anyone who wants to share them. The menu, which varies periodically according to the season and the raw materials available on the market, will accompany you through a return to the origins of traditional cuisine. And then sharing because one of the main objectives is to break down the "barriers" between chef and customer, creating a convivial atmosphere to participate in the experience linked to eating.

Situated on the top floor of the Hotel Forum, The Roof Garden Restaurant overlooks the Imperial Forums, directly in front of the Forum of Nerva. The award-winning panoramic restaurant in Rome offers stunning views that stretch from Piazza Venezia with the King Victor Emanuel Monument, across the Imperial Forums to the Basilica of Maxentius and the Colosseum. The restaurant terrace is protected from the elements with removable glass panels and covered by an awning in case of rain. The Roof Garden is the perfect place for those looking for a romantic restaurant in Rome or a relaxing yet refined lunch. The chef, Enzo Passanisi, and his staff offer perfectly prepared and elegantly presented international dishes as well as traditional Italian cuisine. Our main menu allows you to choose from a wide selection of refined national and international dishes as well as a choice of more simple and wholesome, yet always popular, traditional Roman fare.

The Trinità De' Monti restaurant is a refined and elegant place, one of the most enchanting in the Eternal City, at the top of the Spanish Steps, in the centre of Rome. A great example of professionalism is the service of catering. The many years of experience gained to make it the perfect place for noble moments of relaxation. The magic of the historic centre of Rome, combined with the style of a home that blends class and elegance, represents the ideal setting for amorous appointments, romantic dinners, business meetings and corporate parties. Many beautiful initiatives in the romantic setting of Trinità de Monti adjacent to the Spanish Steps.

Tradition, family, quality and craftsmanship. These four words best describe the essence of the "Colline Emiliane" restaurant. "Tradition" takes us back to 1931, the year of the first opening, or the glorious sixties, when the restaurant became a historic refuge for the Dolce Vita. “Family” refers to the Latins, who arrived in 1967 and are still in the front row today celebrating Emilian cuisine in Rome. "Quality" and "Craftsmanship" need no explanation: the daily commitment of the two owners, Anna and Paola Latini enough, who take care of rolling out the dough, choosing the best raw materials and making the desserts. All according to the ancient regional recipes, always in the name of the most authentic cuisine. Anna, Paola and Marina follow the family tradition of rolling out the dough every morning and paying the utmost attention to the quality of the raw materials.

Back in 1961, Armando Gargioli, thanks to the advice of some of his merchant friends, landed near the Pantheon exactly in Salita de' Crescenzi at n° 31. There he takes over an old restaurant, a bit out of fashion and in an identity crisis and transforms it into a "Bottle Shop with Kitchen", to which he decides to give the name "Armando al Pantheon". Armando is an exceptional cook, and soon the tiny restaurant acquires a certain notoriety. Today Fabrizio is in the kitchen with Claudio. The secrets of the trade and the family recipes continue in safe hands. The welcome is now entrusted to Fabiana, daughter of Claudio, professional sommelier and manager of the cellar that she manages with passion and care, offering the customer a varied choice thanks to a selection of around 400 labels.

In the heart of the historic centre of Rome, we find the Taverna Agapè, a place of worship for Roman cuisine and tradition. A stone's throw from the Tiber, this tavern delights the palates of its guests with its overflowing Roman dishes. The rule is brought to the table, in the most classic of ways, with great words, including carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e Pepe, oxtails, supplì, tiramisu and various delicacies. Varied and Roman menu, how can you expect more? A simple, casual location with many outdoor seats, where you can enjoy the beauties of the capital along the streets and enjoy the Roman flavours.