Best Fine Dining in Italy

"Hotel Hassler’s Imàgo offers yet another spectacular view of Rome as it is located at the top of the Spanish Steps, on the top floor of the hotel. Chef Andrea Antonini’s cooking follows a dynamic philosophy that expresses itself through unique dishes. The restaurant’s Michelin one-starred cuisine is centered around Italian dishes, honoring tradition and the seasonality but proposed in a contemporary vision."

"The Michelin starrer Imago is perched on the 6th floor of a fantastic five star hotel (Hassler). It’s situated on the top of the Spanish steps right at the belly of Centro storico, so location wise things couldn’t have been more perfect. The tables are beautifully spaced out and offer privacy as well as an intimate feel."

"A Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of the Eternal City. On the sixth floor of the Hotel Hassler, there's a panoramic view for lovers of all ages. In Imàgo's kitchen there is a new chef, Andrea Antonini."

"Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101 (Monte Mario) Daily 7am-10pm 06.35091romecavalieri.com. To get an idea of the type of spa we are talking about here – it was once voted Europe’s Best Hotel Spa. A self-proclaimed ‘Mediterranean oasis’ in the heart of Rome, but this title doesn’t capture the the grandeur of the Cavalieri Grand Spa Club."

"€€€€ | Massive Hotel & Property | Multiple Pools | Rooftop Dining* | Family Friendly. Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria is easily the best pool option in Rome. The hotel has the look and feel like no other hotel in Rome."

"Rome Cavalieri - Planetarium Suite - Private Rooftop Terrace with view of Rome. Credit: Antonio Saba/Courtesy of Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Score: 93.91More information: romecavalieri.com"

"Renowned for being the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant, this neo-bistrot is located between MAXXI museum and Auditorium “Parco della Musica” and boasts a contemporary architectural style. Chef Noda Kotaro’s cuisine centers around mixing tastes and flavors from different cultures for an international gourmet experience that has earned one Michelin stellar star. The modern, warm atmosphere will make you feel as if you are in a welcoming living room."

"One of the newer 1* restaurants on the Rome dining scene, this restaurant is definitely worth going a little out of your way for. (My Roman husband declared it was the best amatriciana he’d had in a very long time). Don’t go (only) for the amatriciana, as most of the food is innovative and a joy to discover."

"Santi Giovanni e Paolo is another one of my favourite special churches in Rome, maybe because I get to see it a lot. What I love about this church is the setting: To get to it, you have to come down (or up) a little-visited street, and once you enter this street, you already get a sense of being lost in time. Come up the via Claudia from the Coliseum."

"Perched up the incline of the Clivio di Scauro—a magical time-machine of a street, where the dial seems to be stuck somewhere in the…"

"Pope Alexander VII left an indelible mark on the planning and architecture of Rome, severely impoverishing the papal coffers in the process. He was fortunate in having a remarkable team of architects, sculptors, and painters available, the most outstanding of whom was Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Bernini was first and foremost a sculptor, and Sant’ Andrea al Quirinale was his first complete church."

"The little park of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale is like many secret gardens in Rome - small, easily missed, but very green and very quiet. I love this garden for a few reasons. The park of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale is one of the smaller secret gardens in Rome."

"Corso Trieste 157 b/c, Via Riano 11, Viale America 91, Via C. Alberto 24, open daily, weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am – 4pm. Inspired by American pastries and gastronomy, Bakery House invites you to join them for breakfast, lunch break, afternoon coffee and sweets or an easy American brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. All pastries and cakes are homemade and sweet and savory breakfasts are available daily."

"Via Riano, 11 (Ponte Milvio) / Viale America, 89 (Eur) / Via delle Gondole, 90 (Ostia)Sat – Sun, 9.30am – 4pmPrice: à la carte menu. The brunch at Bakery House adheres to the traditional US style, with a menu that includes scrambled eggs and bacon, ham and cheese omelettes, pancakes, Eggs benedict, French toast, bagels, and stuffed sandwiches. Every dish is accompanied by fresh orange juice and American coffee."

"At Bakery House Rome (located both in corso Trieste and Ponte Milvio) the best of American traditions is taken seriously. Here, you take brunch slowly, starting at 9.30am for those early-risers, and finishing up at 4pm. On the menu you’ll find scrambled eggs and bacon, ham and cheese omelette, pancakes, french toast, bagels and sandwiches."

"The Carlo Bilotti Museum, or Museo Carlo Bilotti, is a museum made possible by the donation of Carlo Bilotti, who gifted the city of Rome with 23 pieces from his personal collection. The bulk of the collection includes 18 pieces by Giorgio de Chirico. The museum also showcases work from artists to include Andy Warhol, Gino Severini, and Giacomo Manzu."