Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Rome

Perched on the seventh floor of the Hotel Splendide Royal which is on the scenic hill of Via Veneto, Ristorante Mirabelle is acclaimed for its elegance, gorgeous food and breathtaking views. The restaurant offers a beautiful alfresco dining at their terrace where you will be stumped by the magnificent vistas of the palaces of Pinciano, Villa Medici, Saint Peter's and more. The luxurious restaurant's decor done up with soft lifting, exquisite crystal and classic porcelains will draw a sigh of appreciation from you. The sublime food will tantalize your taste buds while the extensive wine list is a great accompaniment with the food. Undeniably Mirabelle will give you an ethereal experience that will be unforgettable.

Il Convivio is one of the city's best restaurants and always maintains high standards of cuisine, service and wine-making. It is hard to describe the quality and the variety of seasonal dishes in just a few words. However, meatballs with broccoli and seafood; Eggplant Roulade with cod, grapes and pine kernels; pumpkin flowers with porcini; and pigeon with lentils and Kumquat are examples of the fabulous cuisine. The tasting menu is a great way to experience all this acclaimed restaurant has to offer. The desserts include Cream Soufflé with almonds and plums flavored with orange accompanied by a hot chocolate sauce or the Semifreddo Zabaglione with balsamic vinegar and warm fruit.

With a collection of more than 1,500 labels of wines, sparkling wines and champagnes, Cul de Sac is the premier place in introducing the concept of wine bars. For wine lovers, this historic place is a must visit! The patio seating spots many theater celebrities and audiences gathering here to unwind. The Italian menu is extensive and irresistible. Try anything from the pastas, to the appetizers or duck ravioli, you sure will be delighted. To know more about their events, check their website or call ahead.

If you are looking to order a pizza here then you are in for a surprise, as you won't find any such thing on the menu. Enoteca Ferrara is famous for serving traditional Italian delicacies like gnocchi, suppli, panzanella e acciughe and aliciotti. This lovely place is run with competence and courtesy by the Paolillo sisters. They offer an immense Italian wine list and quality food with a selection of regional dishes.

A popular neighborhood restaurant with a monthly, seasonal menu and an authentic environment, Dal Toscano is where it's at for local cuisine. Get their specialties in your mouth or you'll be sorry. From their grilled meats to house-made desserts, you will not be let down. Cooked and grilled over an authentic Italian grill, the Bistecca Fiorentina is a specialty at Dal Tascano. Service is warm and friendly and adds to your Roman retreat.

Frequented by politicians, Fortunato al Pantheon is where you should try authentic Roman cuisine. Established in 1979, this restaurant has been delighting its customers with tantalizing fares, that keep them coming back for more. Spaghetti alle vongole (clams), gnochetti al gorgonzola, pasta and lentils and fresh fish are fixed items on the menu. The seasonal mushroom dishes must be tried to be believed. Superb service. Good selection of wines are available to accompany your meal.