Ad Hoc

Ad Hoc, with its romantic setting, is the perfect restaurant to relax after a stroll in the city centre of Rome. Choose from a menu with typical Roman and Mediterranean dishes and well-reputed wines. Ad Hoc is also popular among locals and national celebrities.

• Web:

  www.ristoranteadhoc.com

• E-mail:

  info@ristoranteadhoc.com

• Address:

  Via di Ripetta 43, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 323 3040

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6:30pm–10:30pm

BaGhetto Ristorante Kosher

BaGhetto offers the best of Roman-Jewish cuisine, with the capital’s best "carciofi alla giudìa" (Jewish-style deep-fried artichokes). But they also offer authentic cuisine that brings you back to ancient Rome with dishes like carbonara and amatriciana, and much more. And if you're a pizza lover, visit BaGhetto Milky on Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 2/A.

• Web:

  www.baghetto.com

• E-mail:

  info@baghetto.com

• Address:

  Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 57, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 6889 2868

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu noon–11pm, Fri noon–3pm, Sat 7pm–11pm

Camponeschi

Piazza Farnese, one of Rome's most sophisticated and splendid squares, provides the setting for the restaurant Camponeschi. The secret of the restaurant's success lies in its cuisine, which is varied, creative, imaginative, and suited to all tastes: fish, meat, game, as well as national and international specialities in season.

• Web:

  www.ristorantecamponeschi.it

• Address:

  Piazza Farnese 50/50a, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 687 4927

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 7pm–midnight, Sun closed

Clotilde

The makers of upscale Clotilde restaurant respect the principles of the Slow Food movement. Their seasonal menu features specialities from the Ciociaria region in Italy. At night, Clotilde becomes a cocktail bar.

• Web:

  www.ristoranteclotilde.com

• E-mail:

  info@ristoranteclotilde.com

• Address:

  Piazza Cardelli 5a/5b, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 6880 5145

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 12:30pm–3:30pm / 7pm–11pm; Mon closed

Felice a Testaccio

Felice a Testaccio is an esteemed trattoria, which has since 1936 been dedicated to serving tasty and original Roman cuisine. As you walk into this restaurant, you will notice many locals among the diners, which is always a good sign. Although all their pasta dishes, as well as meat courses, are delicious, most people come here for their scrumptious cacio e pepe pasta. Also highly recommended is the tiramisu, which is topped with melted chocolate.

• Web:

  www.feliceatestaccio.com

• E-mail:

  dafeliceatestaccio@gmail.com

• Address:

  Via Mastro Giorgio, 29, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 574 6800

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–4pm / 7pm–11:30pm

Ginger

Ginger is an Italian and Mediterranean bistro dedicated to healthy food. From breakfast to dinner, this elegant restaurant offers breakfasts, salads, and açai bowls made with superfoods and organic ingredients.

• Web:

  www.gingersaporiesalute.com

• Address:

  Via Borgognona, 43-46, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 6994 0836

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–11:30pm

Bar San Calisto

Bar San Calisto is an authentic Italian dive bar, in the colourful and bohemian district of Trastevere, offering cheap drinks, live jazz music, and patio tables in an always lively atmosphere. Great place to grab a drink, meet some locals, and people watch.

• Web:

  barsancalisto.it

• Address:

  Piazza di San Calisto, 3, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 583 5869

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 6am–2am, Sun 7am–midnight

• More info:

  Near the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere

Caruso Latin Club

Dance the night away to the rhythms of Latin American and Caribbean music such as salsa, merengue, and reggaeton at this hip nightclub in the fashionable district of Testaccio, where the biggest concentration of nightclubs in Rome is found.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/caruso_latinclub

• Address:

  Via di Monte Testaccio, 36, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 327 291 5369

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sun 11pm–4am, Mon & Tue closed

Chorus Café

Situated at the prestigious Auditorium della Conciliazione, close to the Vatican City, Chorus Café is an upscale restaurant, cocktail bar, and lounge all at once. Enjoy their elevated Mediterranean food menu, surrounded by marble floors and walls — and don’t miss out on their famous Martini. The atmosphere comes with a price that is justified by a unique experience.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/choruscaferome

• Address:

  Via della Conciliazione, 4, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 6889 2774

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7pm–2am, Sun & Mon closed

• More info:

  Near Castel Sant'Angelo

Gregory's Jazz Club

Since 1996, Gregory's Jazz Club has been famous for two things: jazz performances and whiskey. Located above an Italian restaurant, this jazz institution offers the most attentive service along with the best orchestras playing live, just a few metres from the audience.

• Web:

  www.gregorysjazz.com

• E-mail:

  gregsjazz@gmail.com

• Address:

  Via Gregoriana, 54/a, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 351 645 7888

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 6pm–2am, Mon closed

Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

Jerry Thomas is an intimate and characterful speakeasy offering modern and classic cocktails in a wonderful prohibition-era ambience. To enter the bar, you'll need to know a secret password, so make sure to visit their website to find out. Also, keep in mind that Jerry Thomas is a private club, so you'll have to pay for their membership card.

• Web:

  www.thejerrythomasproject.it

• E-mail:

  info@thejerrythomasproject.it

• Address:

  Vicolo Cellini, 30, Rome

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9pm–4:30am

• More info:

  Reservations only by phone: +39 3407332980

La Conventicola Degli Ultramoderni

If you want to escape the usual bar scene, this club could be an alternative for you. La Conventicola offers burlesque and variety shows, vaudeville and theatre in a 1940s-inspired environment all night long. Many underground artists get their chance to perform here, and the cocktails are hugely popular, too.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/conventicolaultramoderni

• Address:

  Via di Porta Labicana, 32, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 340 7996017

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Sat 9pm–4am

200 Gradi

Close to the Vatican, you'll find this hip sandwich shop with over 60 different sandwiches to choose from, including vegetarian options. They bake their bread at 200 degrees, hence its name 200 Gradi. Besides sandwiches, they also serve salads, pastries, and a wide range of drinks, including bottled beers and customised soft drinks. And one of the best thing about 200 Gradi is that they stay open until late hours.

• Web:

  www.duecentogradi.it

• E-mail:

  info@duecentogradi.it

• Address:

  Piazza del Risorgimento, 3, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 3975 4239

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 10am–3am, Fri & Sat 10am–4am

Antico Caffè Greco

Antico Caffè Greco is not only the oldest cafeteria in Rome (and looks practically unchanged from its original state), but is also known for having had patrons like Goethe, Schopenhauer, Gogol, and even Casanova. Today, it continues to be the gathering point for many artists who come here to exchange their ideas. The place is worth a visit for its historical significance.

• Web:

  anticocaffegreco.eu

• E-mail:

  info@caffegreco.it

• Address:

  Via dei Condotti 86, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 679 1700

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–9pm

• More info:

  Near Piazza di Spagna

Barnum

Digging into Barnum's healthy offerings will delight the eye and stir the heart. It offers quality strong coffee, freshly baked pastries, aperitifs, and light lunches.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/barnumroma

• E-mail:

  barnumcafe@gmail.com

• Address:

  Via del Pellegrino, 87, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 6476 0483

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–3:30pm

• More info:

  Near Campo de' Fiori

Caffetteria del Chiostro

Despite being located inside an old cloister (now an art museum), and only steps away from the immeasurably beautiful Piazza Navona, this charming café is a genuine spot perfectly fit for a light lunch (try the salads) or coffee and cake. Café guests are welcome to walk through the museum upon notifying the staff.

• Web:

  www.chiostrodelbramante.it/caffetteria-it

• Address:

  Arco della Pace 5, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 6880 9035

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat & Sun 10am–9pm

• More info:

  Located inside the Church of Santa Maria della Pace

Ciampini

Set in close proximity to the picturesque Spanish Steps and the imposing Villa Borghese, Ciampini has been a local gathering point since 1941. Whether it's a sandwich, a morning espresso, or the famous Italian gelato, Ciampini will please every palate.

• Web:

  ciampini.com

• E-mail:

  ciampinisnc@virgilio.it

• Address:

  Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina 29, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 687 6606

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8:30am–10pm, Sun 9am–10pm

Faro

Just a few minutes from Villa Borghese, Faro serves guests artisanal coffee with sustainable origins along with sandwiches, wraps, and pastries.

• Web:

  www.farorome.com

• E-mail:

  hello@farorome.com

• Address:

  Via Piave 55, Rome

• Phone:

  +39 06 4281 5714

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat & Sun 9am–5pm