The 14 best wine restaurants and wine bars in Rome 2024
Rome, the eternal city, has a vivid wine and food scene, with venues ranging from cozy small bars to luxurious fine dining. In this guide our Rome ambassador Daniele Pardi has gathered all his favourite venues in the city. Check it out!
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Phone: +39 06 686 9432
Address: Vicolo dei Soldati, 31, Roma
Take a few steps from Piazza Navona, and you reach the front door. Il Convivio, with one Michelin star, can be considered one of the most historical restaurants in the fine-dining scene of the eternal city. Owned by the three Troiani brothers, it comprises four recently renovated rooms. Four different environments, vaulted ceilings, dark parquet and table linens with a modern twist. With ancient paintings on the walls and vintage consoles, the ambience remains essential, classy, and intimate. Angelo Troiani's menu reflects great attention to raw materials. The ingredients are all organic, and...
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Phone: +39 06 3509 2152
Address: Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101, Roma
La Pergola is an exceptional restaurant nestled on the top floor of the Roma Cavalieri Hotel, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, with a terrace offering a breathtaking view of the city, beginning with the nearby dome of San Pietro. It is the only restaurant in Rome awarded with three Michelin stars. At the helm of culinary excellence is the world-renowned chef, Heinz Beck, whose brilliance shines through in every meticulously crafted dish. The restaurant's ambience exudes elegance with its classic decor, featuring carpets, curtains, precious artworks adorning the walls, and tables adorned with lavish...
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Phone: +39 06 6880 9595
Address: Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 129/a, Roma
Awarded with two Michelin stars, this venue consistently delivers a gastronomic experience that exceeds expectations. The location is on Via dei Banchi Vecchi, which offers a brief yet historically rich and beautiful walk into the heart of Rome's historic centre. The atmosphere is intimate and elegant, with a few tables arranged on a checkerboard floor, under a ceiling of exposed wooden beams. The combination of wood, iron, and soft lighting adds to the overall sense of elegance. Led by chef Anthony Genovese, who opened Il Pagliaccio 20 years ago after gaining extensive experience around the w...
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Phone: +39 06 6993 4726
Address: Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6, Roma
Imàgo, the panoramic restaurant of the Hassler Hotel, is located in Piazza della Trinità dei Monti. Positioned atop the majestic staircase near Piazza di Spagna, its panoramic windows provide a stunning view of Rome at night. The restaurant holds one Michelin star, and here traditional flavours are artfully reimagined with inventive flair, featuring dishes that evolve with the seasons. Curated by the head sommelier Alessio Bricoli, the wine list starts with options by the glass and half bottles, and some pages later you'll find a big selection of Champagnes and even a dedicated chapter to Dom...
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Phone: +39 06 6813 9022
Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 250, Roma
Located in the evocative context of Corso Vittorio Emanuele, a few steps from Castel Sant'Angelo, Pipero embodies the elegance and refinement of Italian haute cuisine. In Rome, Alessandro Pipero is considered a historic name, an ambassador of Italian dining excellence, and his restaurant welcomes its guests with a refined atmosphere, characterized by high ceilings, warm tones and modern design lamps. The walls are adorned with works by emerging contemporary artists, supported and hosted in periodic exhibitions. The interior design is a mix of classic appearance, with modern details and materi...
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Phone: +39 06 687 3446
Address: Via dei Prefetti, 15, Roma
Gianfranco Achilli opened this restaurant in the 1970s, and it is located right behind the Italian Parliament. This explains the name. At the entrance, the display of wine bottles in the shop and bistro immediately emphasizes the focus of the place: His Majesty, the Wine. The lunch menu here is more informal and approachable, yet equally refined. Just over twenty seats, with an interior with wood, leather, mirrors and bottles. The kitchen is entrusted to the good Pierluigi Gallo, who joined Achilli after gaining experience in several Michelin-starred kitchens. He showcases his ambition here,...
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Phone: +39 06 6813 6310
Address: Via d'Ascanio, 26A, Roma
Retrovino is somewhat of a sequel to the already-established Retrobottega restaurant, with which it is physically connected. However, Retrovino operates as a wine bar. They share the same minimalist and essential design aesthetic, as well as a commitment to high quality. The venue is very small yet comfortable and elegant, though some clients may not fully appreciate the social table and stools. Here, the menu is simpler yet always tasty and creative, still showcasing preparation skills. Regarding wine, there is a good selection available by the glass, and the wine list is shared with the res...
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Phone: +39 06 6880 3914
Address: Via del Conservatorio, 58, Roma
Rimessa Roscioli, a parallel project of the historic Salumeria Roscioli located a short walk away, is a welcoming and fun place where the main focus clearly is wine. Bottles line the walls, giving the impression that their stay on those shelves will be brief indeed. I love this area of central Rome, bundled between Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, with the picturesque Ponte Sisto in the middle providing a view of the Tiber Island. While the area is lively and frequented by tourists, Rimessa Roscioli is far from being a tourist trap. The menu is straightforward yet seasonal, offering a creati...
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Phone: +39 06 6880 1094
Address: Piazza di Pasquino, 73, Roma
Since the early 1900s, this place has been known as "Wines and Oils" to both locals and foreigners. However, since the 1970s, it has transformed, evolving into one of the capital's very first wine bars, conveniently located just a few steps from Piazza Navona. Today, it remains true to its origins, with the original marble butcher's counter still proudly displayed at the entrance, and it embraces its Roman identity by offering a menu centred around traditional specialities. The name itself, a clear nod to the venue's small and narrow dimensions, reflects its intimate atmosphere. The service is...
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Phone: +39 06 7045 4326
Address: Via Taranto, 38, Roma
Enoteca Verso is located just outside the centre of Rome, two steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. A vibrant and refined environment adorned with warm colours, stone and brick walls and shelves brimming with bottles, Verso offers an enticing and flavorful menu. With an array of appetizing aperitifs and traditional Roman first courses, there's something to satisfy every palate. The selection available by the glass comprises a few dozen bottles in constant rotation, but the true highlight is the extensive and well-organized wine list, boasting around a thousand references. While...
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Phone: +39 06 9944 8583
Address: Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 14, Roma
The street is that of Banchi Vecchi, right in front of the two-star Il Pagliaccio. This family-run wine temple has likely seen millions of bottles opened within its walls, recently celebrating 40 years of service. Sergio and Anna, the owners, have preserved the legacy of the previous establishment, a "Vini e Olio" that once specialized in selling food and bulk wine, and still features the banner in front of the venue. The atmosphere is also familiar, and lively, surrounded by shelves adorned with bottles and frequented by celebrities from the worlds of culture and entertainment, who often pop...
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Phone: +39 333 301 5847
Address: Via Luigi Fincati, 44, Roma
With its convivial and relaxed atmosphere, La Mescita (which translates to 'the pouring') stands out as one of the rising stars in the Roman scene for minimal intervention wines. Located in Garbatella, a historic and charming district, it sits directly across from the Palladium Theater and is just a short walk from the Ostiense district, another hub of Rome's nightlife, boasting a multitude of venues thanks to the nearby University. There's no traditional wine list, but the shelves are adorned with numerous bottles, all fairly priced. Here, you'll discover wines from interesting producers. If...
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Phone: +39 06 2171 0136
Address: Piazza dei Condottieri, 26/27, Roma
Vigneto, which means 'vineyard' in Italian, also serves as a playful word pun on the Pigneto neighbourhood where this wine bar is situated. This area is young and multicultural, home to many students from the university who have contributed to making it one of the liveliest centres of the capital's nightlife in recent years. Known for its vibrant movida and good food, Vigneto distinguishes itself with its inviting atmosphere, offering a space to enjoy refined and interesting wine labels without any stress, particularly from connoisseur producers. The wine list is extensive and well-organized,...
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Phone: +39 06 8902 4554
Address: Via Properzio, 31/33, Roma
Just a stone's throw from the Vatican City, Il Sorpasso, already in its name (which means 'the overtaking'), evokes a sense of movement and initiation into life. This sentiment is reflected in its rustic yet inviting and convivial environment, where a varied clientele, ranging from adventurous youngsters to seasoned professionals, gathers amidst stools at the counters and scattered tables both inside and outside the venue. Operating as both a restaurant and wine bar, one's appetite is immediately tempted by an exposed glass room showcasing cheeses and cured meats from various regions, promisi...
