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Looking for the best restaurants, bars and experiences in Rome? LifestyleMundo is an AI-powered city concierge that curates the finest dining, nightlife, hotels, cultural experiences and wellness venues across Rome. Every venue is handpicked by editorial experts — no algorithms, no crowd-sourcing. Our concierge adapts to your GPS location, the time of day, and the live weather to recommend exactly what you need, when you need it. Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic and Chinese.
22 curated restaurants & dining across Rome
Two Michelin stars. Chef Daniele Lippi's modern seafood in The First Roma hotel. Mediterranean fish reimagined with creativity and precision. The aqua-blue lighting, sleek decor, and impeccable wine pairings create an immersive coastal experience in the heart of Rome.
Two Michelin stars. Chef Domenico Stile's Campania-inspired cooking at Villa Laetitia overlooking the Tiber. The majestic 1911 dining room with arched windows and ornate plasterwork. Italian and international creative touches on a foundation of southern Italian tradition.
One Michelin star with the most dramatic dining view in Italy — the Colosseum, lit at night, fills the terrace. Only 28 seats. Chef Giuseppe Di Iorio serves contemporary Roman cuisine with local produce. Book well ahead and request the terrace.
One Michelin star in the heart of Trastevere. Creative contemporary cuisine in a sleek glass-and-steel interior that contrasts beautifully with the medieval streets outside. The tasting menu is inventive and the wine list focuses on small Italian producers.
One Michelin star since 1993 — the elder statesmen of Rome's fine dining. The Troiani brothers serve refined Italian cuisine in four intimate dining rooms near Piazza Navona. The truffle dishes in season are extraordinary. Consistent excellence for three decades.
One Michelin star atop the Hassler Hotel at the Spanish Steps. Chef Andrea Antonini's Lazio-inspired Italian cuisine with city views that stretch to St Peter's. The blind tasting menu is the most romantic way to experience Rome from above.
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11 curated bars & nightlife across Rome
The garden bar at the Hotel de Russie — one of Rome's most beautiful hidden gardens. Orange trees, ivy-covered walls, and cocktails mixed by some of the best bartenders in Italy. The Negroni here is legendary. Sunset is magical.
World's 50 Best Bars. Patrick Pistolesi's retro-futuristic cocktail bar in Monti — neon lights, vintage furniture, and drinks that blend Japanese precision with Roman swagger. The menu is a graphic novel. The cocktails are immaculate.
A hidden cocktail bar behind the Baglioni Hotel near the Spanish Steps. Intimate, candlelit, and serving some of the best Martinis in Rome. The bartenders are old-school and the ambiance is pure Roman dolce vita.
Wine bar and trattoria. Spill onto the cobblestones.
No-frills institution. Cheap drinks, real Romans, legendary gelato.
An all-day café-bar near Campo de' Fiori that transitions from excellent coffee and brunch to aperitivo and cocktails. The vintage circus-themed interior is charming. The Spritz and the Negroni are both excellent. Where Romans actually go.
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8 curated hotels & stays across Rome
Rocco Forte's Roman flagship between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. The terraced garden is a hidden oasis. The Stravinskij Bar is legendary. The spa is serene. The location — steps from everything — is perfect. Rome's most desirable address.
Atop the Spanish Steps since 1893. The most iconic hotel position in Rome. Imàgo restaurant has a Michelin star and rooftop views. The Palm Court garden is a refuge. Old-world luxury that understands modernity.
The hilltop resort with La Pergola — Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant. The infinity pool overlooks the city. The art collection rivals museums. Set above Rome in parkland, it feels like a private estate with the city at your feet.
5-star hotel in the Monti district, designed by Laura Gonzalez. 26 rooms and 10 suites in bohemian, poetic style. Restaurant offering contemporary Italian gastronomy, caffè, and rooftop aperitivo bar with stunning views over Rome. Spa by Susanne Kaufmann. Part of the family-owned Leitmotiv group.
Rocco Forte's second Roman hotel, near the top of the Spanish Steps. The Julep Bar and rooftop terrace offer sweeping views from St Peter's to the Quirinal Palace. The rooms are playful and colourful — Roman glamour without the stuffiness.
Sixteen rooms with the Colosseum as your neighbour. The Aroma restaurant has a Michelin star and the most dramatic terrace in Rome. Intimate, exclusive, and the Colosseum is literally outside your window. The most unique hotel view in the world.
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22 curated landmarks & culture across Rome
The greatest building in the history of the world. Built in AD 80, it held 50,000 spectators. The underground hypogeum tour reveals the tunnels where gladiators waited. The arena floor tour is extraordinary. Book the first morning slot. Arrive before the crowds.
The most beautiful small museum in the world. Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Canova's Pauline Bonaparte. Timed entry only — book weeks ahead. Two-hour slots. Every piece is a masterpiece. No room for filler.
The political and social heart of the Roman Empire. Walk where Caesar was murdered, see the Temple of Saturn, climb the Palatine for the view over the Forum. The combined ticket with the Colosseum is essential. Afternoon light is best for photographs.
Oldest church dedicated to the Virgin. Stunning gold mosaics.
The world's oldest public museum. The She-Wolf, the Dying Gaul, and Marcus Aurelius on horseback.
Hadrian's mausoleum turned fortress. Roof terrace with views.
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4 curated experiences across Rome
The early-morning Vatican tour before the public opening. Walk the empty galleries, stand alone under the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and experience the art without the crowd. Limited spots. Book well ahead. The most peaceful religious art experience on earth.
The Roman aperitivo ritual — a Negroni or Aperol Spritz with complimentary snacks from 6pm. Salotto 42 overlooking the Temple of Hadrian, Stravinskij Bar in the Hotel de Russie garden, or any bar in Trastevere. The sacred hour between day and dinner.
Rent a Vespa and do as the Romans do. Zip through the centro storico, along the Tiber, past the Colosseum, and out to the Appian Way. Rome on two wheels is how the city was designed to be experienced. Helmet and confidence required.
Rome's original food neighbourhood. The market for trapizzino and offal sandwiches, Flavio al Velavevodetto for carbonara in a cave carved from ancient Roman pottery shards, and craft beer at Birra del Borgo. The most authentically Roman food walk.
3 curated wellness & spa across Rome
Tucked behind the terraced garden of the Hotel de Russie. Hydropool, Finnish sauna, steam room, and treatments using Italian botanical products. The garden setting is unique — greenery, birdsong, and calm just steps from Piazza del Popolo.
Grand Spa Club at Waldorf Astoria Rome Cavalieri. Indoor and outdoor pools, panoramic city views, Caschera medical beauty treatments, and absolute serenity above the chaos. The rooftop pool overlooking the Vatican skyline is extraordinary.
Italy's leading thermal spa brand. Multiple pools, bio-sauna, Turkish bath, emotional showers, Japanese bath, and relaxation areas. Less central but worth the trip. The Aperitivo in the thermal pools at sunset is Rome's best-kept secret.
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