THE ROOFTOP

Oh boy, do I love a good rooftop bar.

Ask me a year ago what I was doing on a Friday night at 10 p.m., and I’d probably say getting ready to go to Shari Vari (please never go there, a popular club in the center of Rome. Trust me, that story deserves its own feature on ‘The Edit’). Ask me now, and I’d say getting ready for bed.

A man taking a photo of a woman on a rooftop terrace at dusk, with city rooftops and a bright moon in the sky.

My friends and I always laugh at how drastically we’ve changed over the past few months. We went from avid party goers to full-on Nonnas and Nonni. We’ve aged, though not too much. These days, clubs have turned into hotel bars that turn into lights out by 10.

Recently, we’ve become obsessed with finding the best rooftop bars in Rome, and we’ve built quite the list. From Michelin starred restaurants overlooking the Colosseum’s ancient ruins to rooftops with pools and billiards tables, this is your ultimate guide to the best rooftops in Rome.

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An outdoor bar with warm lighting, wooden chairs, and a bar counter with bartenders serving drinks. Green foliage hangs under a wooden pergola, and two people are seated at the bar, engaged in conversation.
Nighttime view of a rooftop hot tub illuminated by soft lighting, with a row of bushes and cityscape in the background.
Appetizer of crostini with cheese, tomato, and microgreens, served on a white plate; three fried balls topped with shrimp on a rectangular white dish; a cocktail in a coupe glass; a second dish with three pieces of bread topped with cheese, tomato, and microgreens, and a sign with the word 'ROOF'.
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2. CASA MONTI HOTEL

Bar with a large collection of liquor bottles on wooden shelves behind the bar counter. Two white pendant lights hang above the curved marble bar counter. A patterned chair is partially visible in the foreground.
A table set with various appetizers and drinks, including a plate of fresh mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, a charcuterie board with cured meats and cheeses, bowls of nuts and olives, a cocktail with a lemon slice, and other drinks, illuminated by a small black lamp.
A bartender behind a dark wood bar with a mosaic mural of trees, mountains, and birds in the background, preparing drinks.
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A bartender in a vest stands behind a bar with a dark marble countertop, illuminated liquor bottles on shelves, and a glassware display, in a dimly lit upscale bar or lounge.

3. Bvlgari Hotel

Three young people posing on a rooftop at night, with one woman making a kissy face, another woman smiling, and a man looking serious, dressed casually.
A table with several cocktail glasses and bowls of snacks, with someone reaching for a glass in a dimly lit setting.
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4. AROMA

Image of two plaques on a wall, one with the text 'FROMA' and the other with the Michelin 2023 award logo.
The Colosseum in Rome with a large crowd of tourists, historic buildings, and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
Elegant dessert plated on a white plate with small meringues topped with edible flowers, raspberries, and a pink gel or sorbet, set on a marble table with cutlery and a water glass in a bright room with a city view.
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5. ZUMA ROME

Rooftop restaurant or bar with tables, chairs, potted plants, a heater, and decorative lighting during sunset.
A table with various sushi dishes, cocktails, and drinks in a dimly lit restaurant setting.
Nighttime city street scene with illuminated buildings, a crowd of people walking, and streetlights.
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6. MAIO Rooftop

A table at an outdoor bar or restaurant at night with three drinks: a light-colored cocktail in a coupe glass, a dark beer in a pint glass, and a shot glass with clear tequila. A hand is holding the beer. There is a small potted succulent plant and a modern table lamp on the table.
Two women sitting under a large patio umbrella at night, with bright outdoor lights behind them and bushes in the background.
A table at a nighttime outdoor restaurant with drinks, snacks, and a lamp, with blurred people in the background and some plants.
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7. UNA HOTEL

Nighttime scene of an outdoor patio with empty tables and chairs, illuminated by a strip of lights along the railing and a checkered floor pattern, with trees in the background.
A group of friends raising their drinks in a toast at a table. The drinks include cocktails with lemon slices, a beer, and a glass of champagne, in a lively social setting.
Group of young women gathered together indoors, seen through a window with black frames, at night with warm indoor lighting.
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