Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Rome, Roma

Situated in the maze of alleyways not far from Piazza Navona, Il Convivio welcomes its guests in elegant, themed dining rooms – the Chiostro (cloister room), Loggia (the old entrance), Rimessa (carriage room) and the Galleria (art room). The menu features skilful reinterpretations of classic dishes from Lazio and Italy with the occasional imaginative twist, while the wine list offers a tempting selection of over 3 600 wines, many available by the glass.

The "La Scala" restaurant was founded in 1995 in Via di Sant’Isidoro, right above the Via Veneto of Federico Fellini and the "Dolce Vita". In 2021 it is reborn with a whole new format offering an innovative fish cuisine. The management, managed by Angelo Greco, presents an elegant environment without sacrificing tradition with characteristic culinary proposals, homemade pasta, fresh fish, and tasty Roman cuisine. The menu, revisited Mediterranean, is mainly based on first choice meat and fresh fish. Always attentive to the first fruits of the season, here you can taste every uniquely Italian delicacy.

Passpartout, however, is different, its concept has nothing to do with the previous restaurant formats created by Marchesani. In fact, Passpartout is a great little gem, set in the heart of Borgo Pio, where residents, offices, students, and tourists come and go every day. Its soul is simple, but its beauty is complex. Entering the place, in fact, it will be difficult to immediately understand how many realities it is composed of: a counter for cafeteria and cocktail bar services, then a small labyrinth will lead you to the first “main” room from which you can already see the pearl of the place through a window, the garden. Turning the corner, you will arrive right there: a lush green space, bordered by the famous “passetto” that still connects Castel Sant’Angelo and San Pietro. Passpartout’s kitchen is a site of continuous experimentation and research into perfect balance. But it is, at the same time, a warm and welcoming cuisine, Mediterranean and with scents that smell of home.

Enoteca Trastevere represents a fundamental point in the homonymous district of Rome. It is located a stone's throw from the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. The kitchen offers typical dishes of the Italian culinary tradition and pizza, in an intimate and comfortable setting with jazz music, ideal for spending an evening with friends. A small well-kept place with retro furnishings and exposed brick.

The Hostaria da Cesare is an institution in the heart of Rome. Ancient tavern, renamed and known throughout the capital. The most classic of Roman cuisines brought to the table by a prepared, smiling and helpful team. The Roman tradition is between cacio e Pepe and carbonara, oxtail and chicken with peppers. All these delicacies, prepared with simple, genuine and native ingredients, can only be found at Cesare's.

Opened in 2014 after the return of chef Noda Kotaro from his experiences in Northern Europe, it obtained the Michelin star in 2017. The cuisine of the Chef, a pupil of a young Enrico Crippa in Kobe, has always stood out for his techniques and his simplicity that is not taken for granted, the result of a great deal of research and synthesis. Territory and roots, Italy (with a specific focus on Rome) and Japan. A long journey of discovery and return home. Different cultures coexist at Bistrot64, and it's not a shame to think that even the birth of the word derives from this meeting, comparison and (tasty) coexistence of cultural identities.

Giving the guests of the Sughero restaurant a unique experience is the primary purpose; for this reason, much attention is paid to the dishes that are served as well as to the service that is offered. The raw materials are carefully chosen and of superior quality, with an eye to zero km products. All the proposals on the menu are homemade, starting from the bread to the desserts. Attention is paid to the choice of wines, researched according to particular criteria, to support small producers who embrace the policy of biodynamic wines. An elegant but at the same time friendly and warm environment will be the frame of your evening. This is Cork Restaurant, a place to feel pampered and rediscover the pleasure of going to the restaurant.

Molto Ristorante is a new structure with a refined design and attention to detail. Tradition and veiled international influences make Molto an exclusive place to drink, eat and talk. Excellent as a wine bar and cocktail bar, the outdoor terrace is splendid. The chefs revisit traditional Lazio cuisine in a modern key. The products are selected in compliance with seasonality and freshness, preferred if organic and at Km 0, such as those from the Bassetti estate. Vegetables accompany the dishes from the garden of Molto, homemade bread and sauces prepared by the kitchen with fresh ingredients. Pasta, at the base of the Italian tradition, is a fundamental ingredient of Molto's cuisine. Every day it is worked by hand to create the best first courses.

Conciabocca was born from Rita and the two Giulios to find a meeting point where history and tradition embrace the new food and wine trends, the only prerogative of the city of Rome. After various searches, the choice fell on Rubattino 22, in the Testaccio district, which immediately welcomed everyone with open arms. The strengths are the hospitality, the alternation of menus and the wine list. The restaurant has tried to recreate a warm and intimate environment to make you feel like you are eating at home. The menu proposal follows the seasons, taking up Roman cuisine's classics reworked in a modern key. The choice of wines has been treated in detail by one of the oldest families of "Vinai", with particular attention to the Lazio region and the small wineries.

This place represents the soul of a land that originates in the folds of time. The love for beauty and good marks are all the choices here at Mastro Giorgio's Fraschetta. La Fraschetta is in Rome – in the historic and enveloping Testaccio district – and draws inspiration from the ancient Fraschette of the Castelli Romani. Outside, the environment is suggestive, characterized in the warmer seasons by the green pergola and bunches of grapes: the ideal setting to taste the recipes in harmony. Inside, the décor is friendly and informal, with soft lights and colours, wooden furnishings and wine barrels to create an incredibly welcoming atmosphere. There is a careful and passionate search for products and raw materials: the cuisine is typical of the Roman tradition combined with the evocative regional excellence of the Belpaese.

Crispi 19 is a romantic and welcoming restaurant with fish specialities in the historic centre of Rome, between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, via Francesco Crispi at number 19. Fresh fish characterise a restaurant in the centre of Rome with Mediterranean and innovative cuisine with daily arrivals and a large variety of seasonal first fruits. Bread, pasta, sauces, decorations and desserts are all homemade with the newest products and are elaborated by chef Fabio Mancuso with ancient recipes, traditional ingredients and imaginative innovations. The best wine labels and a rich spirits list await you in the cellar. The restaurant is considered by many of its customers as the best fish restaurant in Rome.

The Zero Bistrò was born from the desire to create a quality proposal that symbolises "eating well" in an informal environment to be experienced daily. At lunch, when the menu is quick and light, and at dinner, when the atmosphere is more relaxed with background music and soft lights, you will be accompanied by the staff ready to listen to your requests. The restaurant offers the "Roman round pizza" designed with a highly digestible 200 g dough leavened for 48 hours and rolled out with a rolling pin. Very light and all made with Italian products starting from a selection of flours, with tomato and DOP mozzarella. And then tartare, carpaccio, ribs, steaks and strictly homemade hamburgers, coming from the finest cuts of beef carefully chosen always to have an excellent supply chain product. A selection of artisanal fried foods and renowned gastronomy of selected hams and cheeses completes the list of our first fruits.

A cuisine that embraces the world in the fusion of different flavours and aromas deriving from the creativity and travels of Anthony Genovese, a chef with two Michelin stars. Il Pagliaccio is an oasis of peace and tranquillity located in the heart of Rome. The rooms are cosy, furnished with care and elegant, without exceeding extravagant luxury. The brightness of the Roman days makes it perfect for business lunches, while the soft light of the interiors makes it the ideal place for pleasant intimate and romantic dinners. A modern menu, revisited, takes care of the details in a maniacal way. Simple but unique dishes, complex but poor at the same time, thanks to a few simple ingredients, make everything memorable.

“Per Me” is the summary of professional and personal experiences by Chef Giulio Terrinoni, dedicated to a new concept entirely created for the guest. In the heart of Rome, between Via Giulia and Via Dei Banchi Vecchi, comes to life a cuisine that reflects the philosophy of Chef Terrinoni: focused on finding excellent raw materials, on the enhancement of catch of a daily and expressed culinary attitude. A new format, “material” from the location, was studied and designed to look sober but elegant without losing the home comfort. “Per Me” gives a dynamic offer as a great European Capital: Fish and Meat dishes at Lunch and for Dinner. A full-of-energy Restaurant aimed at the guest's tastes, preserving informal but evident professionalism. “Per Me” is the cuisine of Giulio Terrinoni modulated only “Per Voi”.

Entering Imàgo, Hassler’s 6th-floor panoramic Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome, with its unique view over the city, is to be greeted by a beautiful life-size painting that fills each window of this spectacular location loved by the Roman locals and international guests alike. Imàgo is a whole experience of fine dining in Rome. Dishes are each carefully prepared and presented; his menus vary according to the season. The variety of what he presents is thought for each type of palate, an explosion of flavours that include the most refined combinations and traditional Italian cuisine, characterized by the ingredients and fragrances embedded within Italy’s rich history and culture.

The All'Oro Restaurant has always stood out for its philosophy of traditional-contemporary cuisine, therefore a creative cuisine rooted in the flavours of the tradition, where Chef Riccardo Di Giacinto interprets the great classics of Italian cuisine in a contemporary key. So much, so that Chef's motto par excellence is "To move forward, I always take a step back", therefore a step back in tradition. Everything is rigorously homemade, from the bread to the breadsticks, to the many kinds of pasta and puff pastry, to the desserts, playing with modern techniques but respecting the "true" flavours of the Italian tradition. Flavour and taste are the fulcra of All'Oro's cuisine.

A splendid winter garden in the middle of the Roman San Saba district, situated just a few minutes from the Colosseum and the Orange Trees Garden. In the centre of Rome but with an International atmosphere, like the one you might feel when in Paris or New York. Natural light filtering through the glass roof and the green climbing plants decorating the hall create a warm and informal setting. The key ingredients connecting the chef's specialities are respected for seasonality and attention to the territory. Intuitions make his cuisine contemporary and unpredictable. Our wine cellar boasts an accurate selection of the finest wines; all products come from distinguished winemakers.

In Ancient Rome, ambrosia was the nectar of the gods, which is why we chose as the name of the Ambrosia Restaurant of Hotel Artemide in Rome. Because there is nothing more divine than the dishes we prepare each day for our guests. With love, passion, and with absolute dedication. Simply heavenly is the fresh pasta of the team led by Chef Massimo Gonnella who, with his ravioli, his gnocchi, and the fettuccine emits all the gastronomic art inherited from his family. How absolutely celestial is sinking your fork into the velvet of his delicious chocolate cake, while the whole of Rome lies at your feet from this panoramic terrace that dominates over the capital.

The wonderful Roof Garden of La Terrazza dei Papi provides the perfect setting to enjoy a romantic candle lit dinner with your partner and marvel at the exclusive 360-degree panoramic views over the skyline of Rome. Enjoy La Terrazza experience. We also offer a perfect events space where you could make your dream wedding come true or with our help, host whatever special event you need.

47 Circus Roof Garden: A terrace with a special overview of the beauty of Rome and its treasures. Enjoy the delights of the Mediterranean or have a drink while watching the eternal city from a unique and exclusive point of view. The Temple of Vesta, the Mouth of Truth, and the Circle Maximus are just some of the jewels that you can admire from our Roof. The 47 Circus Roof Garden develops a concept of Mediterranean cuisine while remaining true to traditional Roman cuisine. The reinterpretation of the classic results in a presentation of innovative dishes, finalizing the fresh raw materials to a taste and an intense experience. Our creations are the result of accurate and continuous research of local products, mainly exploiting the seasonality according to a simple and essential Italian culinary art and never losing sight of the cardinal points of the Mediterranean diet. The refinement and meticulous selection in the presentation make our dishes a unique experience, linked to the indispensable selection in the choice of the most exclusive and delicious ingredients, in order to arouse the pleasure of food, an essential element of life.