Nestled in the elegant, car-free Piazza de’ Ricci, Pierluigi is widely regarded as Rome’s finest seafood restaurant. Beloved by stylish locals and international travelers alike, it offers a perfect blend of tradition and
Nestled in the elegant, car-free Piazza de’ Ricci, Pierluigi is widely regarded as Rome’s finest seafood restaurant. Beloved by stylish locals and international travelers alike, it offers a perfect blend of tradition and
It isn’t a terrace, and yet it feels like an oasis — a secret garden tucked between history and design, where the noise of the city disappears in a whisper of jasmine and
Rome is full of terraces I love. This is a new addition, just steps from the Pantheon. With its stunning view and golden sunset light, it’s a perfect spot for an aperitivo. Gigi
On The Roman Affair, I only write about places I truly love. Hotel Punta Rossa is one of them. Set on the cliffs of San Felice Circeo, this hidden retreat overlooks a wild,
The small streets between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps reward a little wandering. On Via di Gesù e Maria, Hostaria da Pietro offers a reason to pause that wandering and sit
Piazza delle Coppelle has a way of turning an ordinary walk into an evening plan. At Casa Coppelle, that invitation leads indoors, where Rome acquires a French accent and the setting asks you
Piazza della Repubblica has its own sense of theatre, and SEEN by Olivier offers a way to continue the evening above it. On the terrace of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, dinner becomes a rooftop
A bottle can be a destination. On Via dei Prefetti, Achilli al Parlamento turns that thought into an evening, drawing you into a Roman address where the wine cellar is central to the
The most promising decoration in a dining room can be a shelf of wine. At Del Frate, on Via degli Scipioni, the restaurant sits within a historic enoteca, making the bottles part of
A familiar restaurant can acquire an entirely different perspective. In its 2026 chapter, Retrobottega moves to the upper level of Palazzo Rhinoceros, where the Velabro and Rome's ancient landscape become the setting for
Some lunches deserve a journey of their own. In Grottaferrata, La Taverna dello Spuntino offers a reason to leave Rome behind for a few hours and give the table your full attention. Arrive
A table above Lake Albano offers a persuasive reason to leave Rome for lunch. At Pagnanelli in Castel Gandolfo, the view gives the visit its first impression, while the kitchen and cellars provide
Some restaurant names seem to carry the promise of a particular kind of evening. Al Ceppo, on Via Panama, belongs to a quieter Roman map of neighbourhood addresses, where a grill, a seasonal
A small fountain, a Roman square and a table that makes staying seem like the obvious decision. Osteria delle Coppelle draws much of its appeal from the piazza outside, giving lunch, aperitivo and