Hotel Savoy

Nestled atop the Eden Hotel, with its modern setting boasting glazed views over the city centre, from Quirinale to Saint Peter's, Rome emerges enchanting when seen from here. Salvatore Bianco, well-versed in his Campanian origins, presents a cuisine of high gustatory value, characterised by distinctive Mediterranean notes and intelligent seasonal spice and aroma usage. Notably, the chlorophyll buttons served with a deeply intense mussel cream or the modern rendition of Roman Sunday chicken are standout offerings. The skilful sommelier Ruggeri will assist you in wine selections with charm and p

Among the most sophisticated and daring kitchens in the capital, Orma Roma stands today as a benchmark for signature fusion cuisine. Here, exotic ingredients and culinary traditions from Latin America, Asia, and the Mediterranean – including Sardinia, homeland of the chef’s wife – interweave in surprising creations, such as the unforgettable “Fregula, sea urchin, and XOrma sauce” sampled during our last visit. The vegetable component is equally significant, supplied in part by the owned gardens just outside the city. The signature, after all, is that of Roy Caceres: Colombian by birth, Italian

One of the capital’s most iconic gastronomic rooftop venues, this restaurant enjoys a setting of rare distinction: perched atop the celebrated Spanish Steps at Trinità dei Monti, within the Hotel Hassler, it is reached by lift and counts among Rome's most renowned dining rooms, recently renovated to include an open kitchen, new flooring, and carefully considered lighting. Here one dines surrounded by large windows looking out over the city’s most emblematic monuments, from the twin bell towers of Trinità dei Monti to views stretching along the horizon, a constant invitation to rediscover the u

Just steps from Piazza del Popolo, the elegant First Roma welcomes guests with courteous, impeccable hospitality before leading them into a dining room of understated design, in keeping with contemporary taste, yet with tables still set with style and attentive service described as “dynamic” by its own team. At center stage is the cuisine of Daniele Lippi, who interprets the Mediterranean in its broadest sense, reaching well beyond national borders. Two tasting menus are offered: Periplo, dedicated to the aquatic world, and Anabasi Catabasi, which incorporates meat as well. Both conclude with

On the dramatic semicircular sweep of Piazza della Repubblica, the entrance beneath the travertine porticoes stands adjacent to that of the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel, which in effect houses the restaurant. The interiors, luxurious and bathed in soft light, captivate through their elegance and atmosphere. The cooking rises to considerable heights thanks to chef Heros De Agostinis, a genuine globetrotter who draws upon his travels and the experience accumulated in some of the most prestigious three-starred restaurants. His dishes are refined yet intense in flavour, with an intelligent use of

Situated just a stone’s throw from the Parliament building, this elegant restaurant’s origins as a wine shop are visible in the many wine bottles that line the walls of the dining room. Today, the restaurant offers elegant cuisine, divided into two tasting menus, one more traditional and the other more adventurous, as well as an à la carte menu featuring creative dishes such as the “Senza spaghetto alle vongole” and well-executed dishes inspired by the Campania region.Chef Gallo reveals a sure hand and remarkable skill in making the most of entirely plant-based ingredients, from which he conju

An elegant dining room in shades of blue and orange is the backdrop for Francisco Apreda’s cuisine, in which this chef combines Italian cuisine with spicy and Asian-influenced flavours thanks to his time spent working in Asia. He offers various tasting menus: one dedicated to his classic favourites, a second featuring his new dishes, and a third for vegetarians. There’s also an excellent wine list, with an extensive selection of wines by the glass.