Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Rome

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Rome? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

CLOROFILLA CUCINA E DISTILLATI

4.9

4.9 (199)

€31 to €50

Italian

Campo Marzio

About the restaurant

Clorofilla is the new restaurant and cocktail oasis the locals can’t stop talking about. And who can blame them? Tucked away on a quiet side street footsteps from piazza Campo de’ Fiori, it’s the ultimate place for dinner and late night drinks.
Step inside this locale to be immersed in a completely different atmosphere…warm tones, good vibes, bricked walls, a stunning L-shaped bar with over 100 liquors, a cozy and trendy dining area and plants surrounding the whole setting. Not to mention a tree!
Stop by for aperitivo (€15) to indulge in a wide selection of drinks accompanied by cured meats and cheese boards. Italian gourmet cuisine as well as Roman delicacies with a twist are in store for you. From seasonal tartares to carbonara with truffle shavings, you’re in for a pleasant surprise at Clorofilla. And did I mention that everything is homemade – yes even the bread and sauces. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, wait until you taste their desserts!

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

We had an amazing time, great service and excellent food. Highly reccomend the tasting menu

Vico Pizza & Wine - Roma

4.9

4.9 (82)

€31 to €50

Pizzeria

Colonna

About the restaurant

VICO non è solo una pizzeria, ma un’esperienza di gusto e divertimento! Dopo le deliziose pizze di Enzo Coccia, il locale offre ottimi drink e musica in un’atmosfera elegante e coinvolgente, il tutto per offrirvi una serata indimenticabile.
VICO sorge nel cuore di Roma, in un contesto dove arte e bellezza sono indiscusse protagoniste. La storia e la modernità in un circolo virtuoso, in cui il cibo diventa lo strumento attraverso cui sublimare emozioni.
Nella parola VICO sono racchiuse le iniziali del suo nome: Vincenzo Coccia, uno dei massimi esponenti del mondo della pizza. Un pizzajuolo con una maniacale attenzione verso le procedure di impasto, tra i primi che ha proposto l’abbinamento pizza e vino.
Allora...CHE CE STA MEJ DE NA PIZZ?

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HelenbVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Very enjoyable experience, definitely recommended. A quiet oasis on a busy Roman holiday day.

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Margherita Dop

Giano Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (360)

€31 to €50

Italian

Ludovisi

About the restaurant

Fusing Sicilian cuisine with Roman culture, Giano Restaurant adds the language of cooking to W Rome's boundary-pushing. Concocting crowd-pleasing dishes for the table, with his "Cucina Educata" Head Chef Ciccio Sultano shakes up the city's foodie scene.

BELLA BRUNCH, Sundays in Rome have never been so inviting!

Have your antipasto, then hit repeat. Meat, fish or veg pasta? Choose one, we’ll make sure it’s good. And in the end? Sweet moments of happiness are on the way. Feasting, informal, fun. Arm yourself with all your appetite for the tastiest brunch of the Eternal City.
From 12.30-3.30PM
70€ per person, water and coffee included.

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ErnestoVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and fantastic service. We were there for Christmas Eve dinner, Valeria, our server was phenomenal!

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Seu Pizza con Vista

4.8

4.8 (117)

€30 and under

Italian

Ludovisi

About the restaurant

COCKTAILS, CRUDO & PIZZA

The rarity of a Rome rooftop terrace with views of the city’s most iconic landmarks, makes W Rome's upper floor all the more exceptional. It’s here that Seu Pizza con Vista, it serves cocktails, crudo and pizza, bringing the later to a whole new level with Pier Daniele Seu, winner of the Best Pizzaiolo 2022 award.

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lawrenceVIP

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

Been here before. Pizza with a view! How can you beat that? The staff at the W Hotel as a whole are pretty great, friendly and upbeat. Wine list is pricey, but you can find good wines at your price point.

Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop

4.8

4.8 (44)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Prati

About the restaurant

In the charming Prati district, located on the 7th and top floor of Le Méridien Visconti Rome, Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop, is a new landmark of Rome's social life.
A Cocktail Bar that celebrates la Dolce Vita of today, a place to see and to be seen and to create lasting impressions sipping delicious cocktails and savouring tasty dishes.
The menu, from cocktails designed with some extravagant twist, makes Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop unique, where every toast captures a special moment to be photographed.

Dress code:
FLIP FLOPS and GYM APPAREL are not allowed.

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Valerie

Dined on Oct 15, 2024

Excellent service and food. Great atmosphere. Beautiful terrace.

Docks & Co. Roma

4.7

4.7 (327)

€30 and under

Burgers

Trieste

About the restaurant

La tradizione culinaria di “strada” incontra il design contemporaneo, creando Docks&Co.
Il primo all you can eat a Roma di hamburger e tex-mex, nel cuore del quartiere Trieste.
Il meglio della cucina “street” con materie prime selezionate per esaltare i sapori classici del Docks in un nuovo format tutto da scoprire. Dal lunedì al venerdì a pranzo 10,90 € bevande e dolci esclusi, sabato e domenica a pranzo, i giorni festivi e tutte le sere 17,90€ bevande e dolci esclusi.
Ti aspettiamo!

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nolafan1

Dined on Jul 3, 2024

Even though there was a language barrier, the wait staff was so incredibly polite and accommodating to us and interacted to make us feel so comfortable. Neat concept for a restaurant.

Ristorante Agrodolce Roma

4.7

4.7 (319)

€30 and under

Italian

Colonna

About the restaurant

Agrodolce is a Roman cuisine restaurant located in 59 steps from the Trevi Fountain. Vintage plates, elegant decor, homemade pasta and the best suppliers in town that respect slow food philosophy and are located in 0 km, all these components allow us to keep a high standard of food and be one of the best restaurants in Rome.

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AnjulaVIP

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

The food was delicious and the service was great. The place settings are very cozy perfect for 1-4 people inside. I recommend trying this place while in Rome.

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Spaghetti alla carbonara

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Tagliolini cacio e pepe

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Tiramisù

Le Terrazze

4.7

4.7 (19)

€51 and over

Italian

Pigna

About the restaurant

Singer Palace Restaurant, located on the 5th floor, merges with the magic of Ancient Rome. It welcomes guests with simple and innovative cuisine mirroring typical roman and mediterranean dishes made with high quality ingredients. New techniques of cooking and preparation guarantee unique and original flavors to satisfy any palate. Click here to discover more.

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AlbertoVIP

Dined on Nov 12, 2024

Jonathan excellent service. Great ambiance, magnificent food. 100% recomended.

Hard Rock Cafe - Rome

4.5

4.5 (1449)

€30 and under

American

Sallustiano

About the restaurant

Placed in the middle of the elegant street of the Roman “Dolce Vita”, Hard Rock Cafe Rome is an exclusive location for authentic experiences filled with energy and great vibes. Do Like the Romans Do! While dining at our world-class fine restaurant, you'll find not just amazing meals to fit every appetite, but also wide windows on the Roman world. Hard Rock Cafe Rome is the ultimate spot for people watching, a quintessential part of Roman culture. So when in Rome, whether improving your wardrobe or seeking out la dolce vita, visit the Hard Rock Cafe Rome for everything an emperor would desire. The location is also a true music history museum thanks to the original memorabilia on display all around the venue. It is possible to admire a classic dress by David Bowie, a Fender telecaster guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen, the grey trench from John Lennon during his hyper-political period in the ’70s and an amazing patchwork suit worn by Jimi Hendrix during the Isle of Wight festival.

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Christian

Dined 3 days ago

We spent the night of Dec 24th there, Ford, service, and the place is Amazing !

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4.4

4.4 (143)

€31 to €50

Italian

Pigna

About the restaurant

Un Bistrot & Cocktail Bar in perfetta armonia tra contemporaneità e classicismo all'interno dello storico Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Via del Corso.

La cucina del Bistrot, sempre fedele al concetto di “Comfort Food” dello Chef Massimiliano Mazzotta, viaggia in perfetto equilibrio e sintesi tra tradizione ed innovazione, con proposte che spaziano dalla prima colazione al pranzo fino all'aperitivo.

Un prezioso ed accogliente salotto nel centro storico di Roma, ma anche uno splendido giardino segreto all'interno del Chiostro del Bramante dove godere di un'atmosfera unica nella raffinata e suggestiva cornice della Galleria Doria Pamphilj.

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Voula

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

We visited for breakfast with friends. We had a very good experience, staff was very friendly and polite and the food was really good!

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