Best & Cool Bars in Italy

"Serious beer drinkers don’t have to look any further than this tiny pub on small street behind Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere. The craft beer scene has grown significantly in Rome in recent years but Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fa (which translates to “but what did you come here to do?”) was one of the first and remains one of the very best. The laid-back bar staff and patrons are here to drink hard-to-find artisan brews from Italy and Europe and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere where most customers end up chatting outside with a pint in hand when the narrow bar gets too full."

"This tiny watering hole in a cobbled back street in Trastevere marked the beginning of a quiet revolution when it opened in 2001 as the first real craft beer bar in Rome. Even today,  it mostly attracts locals, and mostly hordes of 20-something Roman men who loiter in front of the doorway to smoke while catching a Serie A football match on the TV screens. There’s also the odd well-informed connoisseur of artisan ales, and I’m delighted to say, plenty more female craft beer aficionados drinking here in the last few years."

"With a catchy Roman name that translates to “ What did you come here for?. ”, this tiny pub is always brimming with excellent beer, and people. Located in the middle of the Trastevere neighborhood, Ma che siete venuti a fa offers 16 different beers on tap, and continuously changes its selection to welcome new flavours."

"Once a rustic watering hole in Pigneto in the ‘Twenties, Necci found fame when poet, writer and director Pier Paolo Pasolini put it in his 1961 film, “Accattone”. It has since been popular with local residents for its laid back approach to simple, traditional recipes, cooked in home-style fashion. Nowadays, Necci is a magnet for film culture buffs, hipsters and intellectuals who love to dine on paccheri alla gricia with octopus seasoned with paprika and lemon; or the grilled Cornish hen served with pumpkin puree and confit tomatoes."

"This elegant little place on the Piazza San Lorenzo isn’t exactly hip or fancy. There are no crazy flavours or ambitious combinations, just classic Italian gelato the way it’s supposed to be. Sample traditional flavours like pistachio and chocolate, with tiny bits of candied fruit mixed in for a little extra surprise."

"You’ll pay a premium to sip coffee on the charming outside terrace here but we’d be inclined to say it’s worth it. There’s table service so you don’t need to worry about a complicated ordering system and the coffee is delicious. It’s the perfect place to stop for a caffeine hit if you’ve been to the Spanish steps."

"Ciampini has long been the secret vice of Romans in the know. After a recent renovation, they've expanded and now have a second gelateria, literally a stone's throw from the first. Many Romans consider Ciampini to be some of the best gelato in Rome."

"Harry’s Bar is the unique place that evokes the “Dolce Vita” as if it was a clip from the film, creating a vivid flashback to the golden era of the Via Veneto. As in the roaring sixties, you can still sip an apéritif, enjoy the live piano bar every evening and dive into the magic of the Via Veneto from the exclusive Harry’s Bar. The refined cuisine recalls the freshness of Mediterranean flavours based on prime ingredients."

"Via Della Pace Municipal Stadium Parking, 00038 Valmontone ItalyItalian, Fast Food, Campania, Southern-ItalianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Table Service[email protected]+39 335 536 7997http://www.gruppoferrara.com"

"Via del Porto Fluviale 67b, 00154 Rome ItalyItalian, Chinese, Japanese, Seafood, Mediterranean, Sushi, AsianLunch, Dinner, DrinksOutdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Buffet[email protected]+39 06 574 0260http://www.ladoganafood.com"

"Via San Martino 104, 00015, Monterotondo ItalyChinese, Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, ThaiLunch, DinnerDelivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer[email protected]+39 06 906 6392http://www.kotuki.it"

"Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer"

"Formerly accessible only through the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, this important ancient Roman excavation was opened in 2002 as…"

"The Trajan’s Markets, built in the early second century, were destined for commercial and administrative functions due to the presence of warehouses, shops, and offices of the imperial administration. The monumental complex, rediscovered between 1926 and 1934, is characterized by buildings that rise on several levels along the slopes of the Quirinale. The Museum of Imperial Forum was inaugurated inside in 2007, in which it is possible to admire recompositions of scores of architectural and sculptural decoration."

"Trajan’s Markets is a remarkable complex of ancient stores, administrative offices and alleyways that dates back to around 110CE. While historians debate whether or not it was actually a market, there’s no doubting that the covered area was the model for today’s shopping malls. Constructed by Emperor Trajan, one of Rome’s most industrious rulers, the ancient alleyways and multi-level offices at the complex give visitors a chance to step into the everyday life of ancient Romans."

"Welcome to Rome is a new multimedia museum with a fully immersive 3D time machine that takes kids through Rome’s history, from inception to today, through invasions, battles, buildings, and fires, all with flourishes and a great sense of drama. It’s a wholly visual and interactive tour of Rome’s most important sites. Think of this as the perfect introduction to your Roman holiday—the kind of place you want to bring your kids to pique their curiosity before taking them to see the real-life sites."

"Rinascente inaugurated its largest Roman department store last week, and its five floors of luxury retail shopping are crowned by two stories of bars, cafes, restaurants, and panoramic terraces. Rinascente recruited Campanian vineyard Feudi di San Gregorio to oversee a cafe, where its wines pair with a menu of cheeses and cured meats, as well as a pizzeria that couples the classic Italian flatbread with sparkling wines; Vivi Bistrot serves juices and salads; and chef Ricardo di Giacinto oversees the bar Up - Sunset Bar and restaurant MadITerraneo. A post shared by Sergio moriggia (LCC) (@sergio_moriggia) on Aug 17, 2017 at 5:23am PDT"