The Best Restaurants in Rome for Cocktails

Nestled atop the luxurious Hotel Eden, Dorchester Collection, this panoramic restaurant features a talented chef, a skilled bartender and an unbeatable cocktail menu. While its Giardino Bar is the main focus, offering tasty snacks alongside exquisite drinks, guests dining at La Terrazza can also pair gourmet dishes with cocktails — much to the delight of mixology enthusiasts. Classic cocktails are reliably good, but the signature creations stand out, including La Grande Bellezza (which blends mezcal, mandarin and tamarind) and Ricordi di Roma (mixing pink champagne, vodka and fruit).

Located on the ground floor of Palazzo Manfredi, with a prime view of the Colosseum and above Ludus Magnus (the ancient gladiators’ gymnasium), The Court cocktail bar run by the talented Matteo Zed is an extension of the gourmet experience at the One MICHELIN Star Aroma restaurant. Inspired by cinema and Rome’s beauty, the menu features both classic drinks and signature creations, such as the Albertone, named after the legendary Italian actor Alberto Sordi — a refreshing combination of rum with hints of celery, mint, lime, grapefruit and rosemary.

One of the first restaurants in town to blend cuisine and cocktails, this refined eatery offers a delightful setting, thanks to its art nouveau terrace garden featuring soft lighting and music, making it ideal for an after-dinner drink. Alternatively, if you prefer to sip with your meal, sit in the dining room where skilled Chef Marco Martini crafts contemporary, inventive dishes that pair beautifully with the cocktails served.

The glamour of the dolce vita era is alive and kicking at this table inside the Hotel Vilòn. Its stylish bar — with a handsome oak-and-brass counter — serves timeless cocktails, revives forgotten classics (like the Ottobrata Romana or 100 Years of Negroni) and offers modern creations, enhanced with spices, flowers and aromatic herbs.

This modern Roman restaurant with cinematic period decor features Europe’s first amaro bar, offering 600 Italian amari, including well-known brands and handcrafted options. Guests can enjoy these liqueurs neat or in inventive cocktails created by bar manager Fabrizio Valeriani, pairing them with appetizers or the dinner menu. 

The cocktails at this Two MICHELIN Star venue are crafted by bar manager Alessio Grimaldi, who shares Chef Daniele Lippi’s philosophy of highlighting Mediterranean ingredients. A perfect example is the Molinari Extra, which combines buffalo cheese whey, basil and ginger, served alongside the Sicilia Martini — a blend of gin, Sicilian vermouth and caper leaves. Some cocktails here are specially designed to complement the tasting menu, and non-alcoholic options are available as well.