Discover Rome’s 200 best Influencer spots for your trip

Drink Kong sits in the Monti neighbourhood and has earned an international reputation, appearing on the World's 50 Best Bars list and drawing visitors specifically for that credential. Its modern, striking interior and extensive, creative cocktail menu — reviewers mention trying ten or more varieties in a single visit — reflect an ambition to push Rome's bar scene forward rather than lean on tradition.

It's a destination for cocktail enthusiasts as much as casual evening drinkers.

Built into the back of the Palazzo Poli and completed in 1762 to Nicola Salvi's design, the Trevi Fountain channels water from the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct through a theatrical sculpture of Oceanus riding a shell chariot flanked by tritons and sea-horses. It's the terminus of a Roman aqueduct still in use after roughly two thousand years, and the tradition of tossing a coin over your shoulder to guarantee a return to Rome (immortalized in La Dolce Vita) keeps the piazza packed at all hours.

The scale surprises first-time visitors, since it fills an entire small square rather than sitting as a modest feature. It's a five-minute stop for most, but a magnet regardless — expect a crowd no matter when you show up.

W Rome's bar carries the brand's contemporary, design-forward identity into the Roman hotel scene, with reviewers highlighting exceptional and genuine hospitality from staff throughout their stay. Its high trendy score reflects a fashionable, international crowd drawn to the hotel's aesthetic as much as its drinks.

It works well as a stylish evening stop for those staying nearby or seeking a modern alternative to Rome's more traditional bars.

Milea art & food sits on Via della Lungaretta in Trastevere and has built a strong following among repeat visitors who praise its wide variety of cocktails, wines, and spirits alongside a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere. Its high trendy score and strong overall rating reflect a bar that keeps drawing people back on multiple visits to the same city.

The combination of range and consistency makes it a reliable choice for an evening in Trastevere.

Completed in 1725 to connect the Bourbon-funded piazza below with the French-owned church above, the 135-step staircase takes its English name from the Spanish embassy that has stood in the square since the 17th century. Its scenographic, terraced design made it a magnet for Grand Tour painters and later for photographers, and the Keats-Shelley House at its foot marks where the poet died in 1821.

Sitting on the steps themselves is now banned, so the crowd tends to gather near the Barcaccia fountain at the base instead. It's a quick, essential stop for anyone tracing central Rome's key sights.

YEZI brings an Asian-fusion sensibility to Rome, pairing duck rolls and skewers with a cocktail list strong enough that reviewers rank the drinks alongside the food. Its very high trendy score and small but enthusiastic review base — 4.6 stars from 145 reviews — mark it out as a newer, buzzier addition rather than an old-guard institution, with some reviewers going as far as suggesting it deserves Michelin recognition for its inventiveness.

The atmosphere leans lively and contemporary rather than traditional Roman trattoria. It fits an evening out focused on creative food and good cocktails rather than classic regional cooking.

RINASCENTE Rome occupies a sleek multi-level building just steps from the Trevi Fountain, stocking floors of Italian and international fashion, beauty, and design under one roof. It's one of the flagship locations of Italy's best-known department store chain, and its rooftop terrace with views over Rome's rooftops has become an attraction in its own right.

With a 4.4 rating across more than 16,000 reviews, it draws a heavy mix of tourists and shoppers rather than being a locals-only secret, and its very high must-see and aesthetic scores reflect its status as a polished sightseeing stop as much as a place to shop. It suits a stylish browse or a gift run more than a bargain hunt.

Eggs leans fully into its concept, serving a six-egg tasting menu presented in a real egg carton, a detail reviewers call creative and genuinely fun even when not every preparation lands equally well. A shared Egg Game starter alongside classic Carbonara makes for a well-balanced lunch, though at least one reviewer flags the drinks as pricier than expected.

With the highest trendy score in this dataset and a strong aesthetic score, it's clearly built as a photogenic, conversation-starting concept restaurant rather than a traditional trattoria, backed by 4.4 stars over 2,533 reviews. It's a fun, distinctive choice for diners wanting something different from standard Roman fare.

Completed in AD 80 under Emperor Titus, the Colosseum could hold tens of thousands of spectators for gladiatorial combat, staged animal hunts and mock naval battles, its ring of arches and underground hypogeum chambers still standing as one of the ancient world's most complete surviving structures. With a 4.8 rating from over half a million reviews — the most-reviewed spot in this entire batch — it's unambiguously one of the must-see sights in Europe, and its scale rewards taking real time rather than rushing through.

The 120-minute suggested duration and required booking reflect how much there is to see, especially for anyone adding access to the arena floor or underground levels.

SantoPalato pushes classic Roman nose-to-tail cooking in a more contemporary direction, and reviewers praise dishes like smoked beef heart and a green bean and tomato salad for genuinely fresh, well-balanced flavours. Reviews of the newer location are more divided, though, with at least one longtime fan feeling the redesigned space leans too polished and impersonal compared to the original, cosier setting, and describing service as more distant.

At 4.3 from nearly 1,600 reviews and expensive pricing, it remains a strong option for adventurous eaters wanting modern takes on traditional Roman offal dishes, though it may suit those less attached to old-school trattoria charm better than nostalgic regulars.

Rome's classic 1960s-era Fiat 500 makes for a slower, more novel sightseeing vehicle than a taxi or bus, weaving past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus and central piazzas while a driver-guide handles the route and a photographer captures the ride at scenic stops. It leans deliberately into nostalgia and photo opportunities over historical depth, which shows in its high trendy score against a much lower culture score than the Colosseum-area tours.

It suits couples or small groups wanting a memorable, low-effort ride rather than a walking-heavy history lesson.

The piazza's elongated oval shape traces the outline of the 1st-century Stadium of Domitian that once stood here, and the buried arena arches can still be visited beneath the square. Bernini's Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi anchors the center, facing off according to popular legend against Borromini's façade for the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.

By day it's full of street artists and portrait painters; by evening the surrounding cafés and restaurants take over, making it one of the liveliest spots in the historic center. It suits a slow wander and a coffee more than a checklist visit.

Riding pillion on a Vespa past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus and central piazzas gives a different rhythm to sightseeing than walking or a bus, closer to the classic Roman Holiday image most visitors have in mind before they arrive. The optional photoshoot leans into that fantasy directly, with a photographer capturing the ride at scenic points along the route.

Its high trendy and aesthetic scores reflect an experience built as much around the memory and photos as the sightseeing itself.

Stretching out from the base of the Spanish Steps, Via dei Condotti is Rome's answer to Bond Street or Fifth Avenue, its elegant facades hosting flagship stores for major Italian and international luxury brands. High must-see and trendy scores paired with a notably low local rating confirm its identity as a polished, high-end shopping destination built for visitors and serious shoppers rather than everyday errands.

Reviewers describe it as ideal for window shopping and soaking in Rome's fashion pedigree even without buying, name-checking the concentration of major design houses along its length. It suits an elegant stroll capped with a coffee rather than a bargain-hunting trip.

La Terrazza occupies the rooftop of the Hotel Eden and reviewers describe an experience built on precision and refined luxury, with modern, experimental dishes — a tobacco-infused pasta, a reworked oyster course, a creative tiramisu — earning specific praise for originality. Its high trendy and aesthetic scores reflect that combination of contemporary cuisine and a genuinely dramatic view over the city, positioning it among the more special-occasion, high-end options in this dataset.

At 4.5 stars over 518 reviews, expectations run high and reviewers say the kitchen largely delivers. It's suited to a splurge dinner where creative cooking and skyline views both matter.

RoYaL Art Cafè combines a restaurant and lounge bar directly across from the Colosseum, making its terrace one of the most photographed dining spots in Rome. It functions more as a scenic dinner-and-drinks destination than a nightclub, with reviewers consistently praising the view and food quality over any late-night dancing scene.

Its enormous review volume reflects its popularity as a must-see stop for visitors rather than a niche local hangout.

Zuma Rome brings the brand's contemporary Japanese-influenced menu and glamorous, high-energy room to central Rome, and reviewers highlight a rosé brunch built around a set menu of shareable dishes as one of its standout offerings. Reviews on service are mixed when it comes to marking celebrations, while the restaurant proactively asks about special occasions at booking, at least one reviewer found the follow-through on their birthday and personal occasion fell frustratingly short despite an otherwise beautiful setting.

At 4.4 from over 5,000 reviews and a high trendy and aesthetic score, it draws a fashionable, international crowd more for the scene and design-forward space than for deep Roman authenticity.

Spazio Novecento occupies two floors of white marble in Rome's EUR district, anchored by a scenic terrace overlooking Piazza Guglielmo Marconi that makes it one of the more visually striking nightlife spaces in the city. It leans into aesthetic spectacle and mainstream party programming rather than a serious underground music scene, which reviewers coming from stronger techno cultures like Berlin or London have noted as a mismatch with expectations.

It works well as a stylish setting for a big night out rather than a destination for music purists.

Barnum Roma has become such a destination for breakfast that reviewers describe queuing patiently for roughly 25 minutes even in sweltering heat, a testament to how much of a following it's built. Once inside, the food is called out as an exceptional breakfast experience, one of the must-visit spots for anyone exploring Rome in the morning.

With a 4.6 rating from over 4,700 reviews and a 93 must-see score, it's firmly on the radar for visitors, not just locals.

MONK is a large, multi-zone cultural and nightlife complex in Rome's Cinecittà area, offering several distinct spaces indoors and out for live bands, DJ sets, and casual games like table tennis and basketball. It draws a broad local crowd looking for a full evening out rather than a single-focus club night, with a good selection of beers and consistently high marks for its varied atmosphere.

Reviewers do note that prices can add up given the venue's scale.

Freni e Frizioni takes its name and setting from a former mechanic's garage in Trastevere, now home to one of Rome's most respected cocktail bars. It draws both locals and visitors who specifically seek it out after researching the city's best bars, and reviewers praise the quality of the cocktails alongside a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.

Its strong local score reflects a genuine neighbourhood energy that sits alongside its serious drinks credentials.

Opened in 2010, MAXXI is Rome's dedicated museum for contemporary art and architecture, its fluid, curving concrete galleries designed by the late Zaha Hadid drawing almost as much attention as the exhibitions inside. It sits outside the historic center in Flaminio, which keeps it off the standard tourist circuit and gives it the city's highest trendiness score among major museums.

At 4.5 stars over nearly 13,000 reviews, visitors describe it as a refreshing counterpoint to Rome's ancient-and-Renaissance default, rewarding those who specifically want contemporary and interactive work. Expect rotating exhibitions rather than a fixed permanent collection to anchor a visit around.

Jerry Thomas Speakeasy takes its name from the pioneering 19th-century American bartender and channels his era with a mysterious, password-style entrance and a dim, old-world interior near Campo de' Fiori. Reviewers describe warm, personal welcomes from the staff that make the theatrical entrance feel like genuine hospitality rather than gimmick.

It's built for those who enjoy the ritual of a classic speakeasy alongside carefully made cocktails.

The Vista Rooftop sits just minutes from the Pantheon, and its rooftop terrace offers views reviewers describe as excellent, particularly at sunset. It functions as both a restaurant and a bar, making it suitable for a full dinner or a lighter aperitivo with intricate, flavourful cocktails.

Its central location and view make it a strong option for combining sightseeing with a scenic drink.

Casa Vidaschi occupies a green, garden-filled space with a terrace and porch, hosting themed evening events such as comedy drag nights alongside its restaurant and bar offerings. The combination of food, cocktails and live entertainment in an unusual, plant-filled setting draws praise for originality and atmosphere.

A 4.1 rating and a hidden_gem_score of 56 point to a distinctive local spot rather than a mainstream tourist attraction, appealing to visitors seeking something offbeat for an evening out. It suits a relaxed dinner-and-show evening rather than a formal theatrical outing.

By day, Campo de' Fiori hosts a colorful open-air market of fresh produce, flowers, and spices that has operated in the square for centuries, while by night the same space fills with bars and restaurants drawing a lively crowd. Its perfect must-see score alongside a strong culture rating reflects both its market tradition and its historical weight — a statue at its center marks where philosopher Giordano Bruno was executed in 1600, adding a somber note to an otherwise festive setting.

Reviewers describe the atmosphere as especially memorable during major sporting events, when the square fills to capacity. It rewards a morning visit for the market and a return trip in the evening for the very different nighttime energy.

This branch of the Italian food-hall chain Eataly combines a full grocery store with pasta counters, butchers, a produce section, and several in-house restaurants spread over multiple floors near Ostiense train station. It works equally well as a place to eat lunch, pick up edible souvenirs, or simply wander through stalls of regional Italian products.

With a 4.2 rating from over 14,000 reviews and solid but not exceptional must-see and trendy scores, it's a popular and reliable stop rather than an undiscovered secret, appealing to food-focused visitors more than dedicated shoppers.

Rosti al Pigneto trades the historic centre for Pigneto, a neighbourhood known for its street art and nightlife rather than ancient ruins, and its high trendy and aesthetic scores reflect that contemporary, design-forward feel. Reviewers consistently single out the staff for going out of their way to make guests feel looked after, recommending dishes and building a personal rapport.

At 3.9 stars from nearly 3,900 reviews, the experience skews positive but slightly more mixed than the top performers in this list. It suits an evening meal for travellers keen to see a less touristy side of Rome.

Pianostrada is built around an open, counter-facing kitchen where reviewers describe watching a family perform what one calls a kind of quiet alchemy in real time, despite an unassuming exterior that gives little away from the street. The food itself is called adventurous and delicious, backed by a thoughtful wine list and a relaxed pace that lets a meal stretch out comfortably.

With a notably high trendy score and 1,421 reviews at 4.3 stars, it fits a contemporary, food-focused restaurant with real craft behind it rather than a formulaic Trastevere trattoria. It's a strong pick for diners who enjoy watching a kitchen at work as part of the meal.

Cielo Rooftop sits on Via Sistina near the Spanish Steps, drawing visitors primarily for its panoramic views over the city rather than a groundbreaking cocktail programme. Reviewers consistently praise the outlook while rating the food and drinks as solid but unremarkable for the price.

It works well as a scenic stop for a sundowner rather than a destination cocktail bar in its own right.