The ascent through Palazzo Fendi changes the mood before dinner begins. Zuma Roma occupies two levels above the city's shopping streets, pairing contemporary Japanese cooking with a lounge and terrace that invite the evening to stretch beyond the table.

In the restaurant, sushi and robata counters give the food its different points of focus. That makes sharing a natural way to approach the menu: consider the balance between raw preparations, grilled dishes and whatever else catches the table's attention. The pleasure lies in the sequence you create together, with enough variety to keep the conversation moving.

The bar adds sake, Japanese whisky and cocktails to the possibilities. Upstairs, the outdoor terrace opens the experience towards Rome, giving a drink before or after dinner a setting of its own. Restaurant seating and the lounge offer different versions of the night, so specify what you would like when making a reservation.

Zuma suits the evening when dinner, design and a later drink all matter. Come for Japanese cooking in a distinctly Roman address, and give yourself time to enjoy both. Below, the city continues through its narrow streets; above, there is every reason to remain for another chapter.

Zuma Roma
Palazzo Fendi, Via della Fontanella di Borghese 48, 00186 Rome
Telephone: +39 06 9926 6622
Official website & reservations