Best Cafes in Rome
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From the classic Sant' Eustachio Caffè and Il new Gelato di San Crispino, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.1 · 13,063 reviews
Step up to the counter at Sant' Eustachio Caffè, one of Rome's most storied espresso bars near the Pantheon. Join the crowds for a quick, expertly pulled coffee served by fast, attentive staff who've kept this tradition alive for decades.
★ 4.3 · 2,060 reviews
Discover Il new Gelato di San Crispino, a tiny gelateria tucked just steps from the Trevi Fountain. Slip through its narrow door for creamy, naturally flavored gelato that's noticeably less sweet than the touristy spots nearby.
★ 4.7 · 4,849 reviews
Discover Come il Latte, a top-rated gelateria near Termini station. Savor standout flavors like pistachio and stracciatella, often finished with a touch of whipped cream, that keep travelers coming back for seconds.
★ 4.6 · 4,056 reviews
Stop by Gelateria del Teatro on a stroll through the Piazza Navona area. Watch fresh, fruit-based gelato being crafted through the open kitchen window, then join the line for a scoop worth the wait.
★ 4.4 · 5,701 reviews
Step into La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro, a legendary coffee house just steps from the Pantheon. Join the fast-moving line for a quick standing espresso, breathing in the rich aroma that fills this authentic Roman institution.
★ 4.6 · 4,724 reviews
Discover Barnum Roma, one of Via del Pellegrino's busiest breakfast stops. Join the loyal crowd queuing around 25 minutes for a morning meal locals and visitors alike rate among Rome's best.
★ 3.9 · 4,136 reviews
Step into Antico Caffè Greco, Rome's oldest café just off the Spanish Steps. Sip a coffee in the same rooms once frequented by Nietzsche, treating it as a storied splurge rather than a bargain brew.
★ 4.4 · 4,304 reviews
Discover D'Antoni, a pastry shop tucked into Rome's outer neighbourhoods. Bite into their standout croissants, especially the jam-filled favorite, while staff pour coffee or wine and help you pick your order.
★ 4.5 · 4,741 reviews
Step into Sciascia Caffè 1919, a Rome classic pouring coffee since its namesake year. Sit down for a splendid affogato and cakes, served with the attentive, personable touch regulars rave about in Prati.
★ 4.4 · 3,509 reviews
Discover Otaleg, the Trastevere gelateria locals keep coming back to. Sample generous scoops of standout flavors like tiramisu and chocolate chip while taking a sweet break from wandering the neighborhood's piazzas.
★ 4.5 · 3,760 reviews
Discover Faro - Caffè Specialty on Via Piave, a coffee break that skips the usual Roman rush. Enjoy warm, fast, welcoming service alongside quality coffee and food that families and solo travelers alike consistently praise.
★ 4.6 · 1,989 reviews
Discover Love - Specialty Croissants, a bakery near the Vatican on Via Tunisi. Bite into upscale laminated pastries and sip standout coffee, then grab a bag of beans to bring home.
★ 4.1 · 1,384 reviews
Step into Babington's tea room, a century-old institution beside the Spanish Steps. Sip a unique tea blend and try the famously light cheesecake, savoring a premium experience best booked ahead for a special occasion.
★ 4.6 · 2,022 reviews
Discover Le Levain Roma, Trastevere's benchmark French-style bakery. Bite into a properly laminated, buttery croissant crisp on the outside, then grab a fresh loaf to take home.
★ 4.1 · 1,452 reviews
Take a break at Terrazza Caffarelli, tucked on the second floor of the Capitoline Museums. Pause your museum visit for a coffee while taking in panoramic views over Rome's rooftops, rather than expecting a memorable meal.
★ 4.4 · 1,913 reviews
Discover Fatamorgana Monti, a gelato shop that breaks from the classic Roman mold. Taste inventive, less-sweet flavor combinations on Piazza degli Zingari while exploring the trendy Monti neighbourhood.
★ 4.2 · 1,602 reviews
Discover Gruè, an under-the-radar pasticceria near Piazza Bologna. Enjoy quick, high-quality brunch or lunch service and fresh pastries, away from the crowds of Rome's historic center.
★ 4.3 · 934 reviews
Discover Caffè Doria, a polished lunch stop just steps from Piazza Venezia. Settle into an elegant dining room with attentive service and a full menu, ideal for refueling before or after the Colosseum.
★ 4.2 · 1,495 reviews
Step into Boccione, a no-frills bakery tucked into Rome's Jewish Ghetto on Via del Portico d'Ottavia. Grab a slice of the dense ricotta and cherry pie or raisin-studded strudel for an unpolished, authentic taste of old Roman-Jewish tradition.
★ 4.5 · 1,172 reviews
Discover Le Jardin, the leafy courtyard restaurant tucked inside Hotel de Russie near the Spanish Steps. Settle in among the greenery for breakfast or a coffee break, and if you're staying for a meal, try the burrata or truffle dishes locals rave about.
★ 4.0 · 2,027 reviews
Discover Pasticceria Bompiani, a neighbourhood favorite tucked away in Rome's western outskirts. Savor croissants and other pastries creatively inspired by works of art, all in a relaxed, unhurried local setting.
★ 4.5 · 2,359 reviews
Discover Neve di Latte, a Prati gelateria loved for its extensive vegan selection. Sample plant-based flavors like pistachio and walnut, or try the standout ricotta and hazelnut-chocolate Viterbese.
★ 4.5 · 1,727 reviews
Discover Vivi Bistrot, a café tucked right on Piazza Navona. Settle in for coffee and a slice of Neapolitan pastiera, a calm break from the piazza's buzz outside.
★ 4.8 · 879 reviews
Discover Sensorio Coffee Lab, a brunch favorite tucked along Via Flaminia. Settle in for a leisurely breakfast and try the Eggs Benedict on French toast alongside a well-made cappuccino.
★ 4.7 · 7,476 reviews
Grab a coffee break at Trecaffè, just steps from the Spanish Steps. Dig into the famous pistachio-topped maritozzo or a full brunch spread before continuing your shopping stroll near Piazza di Spagna.
★ 4.7 · 10,638 reviews
Discover Gelateria La Romana on Via Cola di Rienzo, a Prati favorite with over 10,600 glowing reviews. Sample creamy, high-quality gelato across a wide range of flavors, then pause your shopping stroll for a dessert stop many call the best of their whole Rome trip.
★ 4.7 · 9,091 reviews
Discover Frigidarium, the gelato stop everyone near Piazza Navona seems to be queuing for. Taste creamy, natural-ingredient gelato on Via del Governo Vecchio before continuing your stroll through the pedestrian streets nearby.
★ 4.4 · 858 reviews
Discover Café Merenda, a small standout on Via del Gazometro. Sit down for pastries reviewers rate among the best anywhere, paired with a flat white that tastes exactly as it should.
★ 4.4 · 1,303 reviews
Discover Materia Cafe, a modern breakfast spot near the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. Settle into comfortable indoor seating and enjoy Turkish eggs or a shared honey nut croissant before continuing your sightseeing.
★ 4.5 · 1,654 reviews
Step into Pasticceria Linari, Testaccio's beloved neighbourhood bakery. Settle into a genuine local breakfast ritual with sweet and savory pastries, the kind of morning routine regulars return to daily.
Rome · ☕ Coffeebreak
Sant' Eustachio Caffè
25 min
Il new Gelato di San Crispino
20 min
Come il Latte
Gelateria del Teatro
La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro
15 min
Barnum Roma
Antico Caffè Greco
30 min
D'Antoni
Sciascia Caffè 1919
Otaleg - Ice-cream
Faro - Caffè Specialty
Love - Specialty Croissants
50 min
Babington's tea room
45 min
Le Levain Roma
Terrazza Caffarelli
Fatamorgana Monti
Gruè
1h
Caffè Doria
Boccione
Rome · 🥐 Breakfast
Le Jardin
Pasticceria Bompiani
Neve di Latte
Vivi Bistrot
Sensorio Coffee Lab
40 min
Trecaffè - Via dei due Macelli
Gelateria La Romana
Frigidarium
Café Merenda
Materia Cafe
Pasticceria Linari
