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Babington's tea room

4.1 (1,384)$$$ · Expensive

Babington's tea room occupies a prime spot at Piazza di Spagna next to the Spanish Steps, and has built its reputation over more than a century on unique tea blends rather than coffee. Reviewers rave about the food and describe the tea as spectacular, though the experience comes at a cost, with a cup of tea running around 14 euros. The cheesecake gets a specific mention for being incredibly light, and with a 4.1 rating from nearly 1,400 reviews and booking recommended, it suits a special occasion stop rather than a casual coffee break.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Located directly beside the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna
  • 2Over a century of history built on distinctive tea blends rather than coffee
  • 3The cheesecake is repeatedly singled out by reviewers as notably light

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book ahead, especially around peak sightseeing hours
  • 2budget for premium prices, notably around 14 euros for tea
  • 3the cheesecake is a standout, so save room for dessert.

⏱️ Typical visit

45 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Piazza di Spagna, 23, 00187 Roma RM, Italy · RomaGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"Lovely tea room right next to the Spanish Steps. Beautiful and unique tea blends, but very expensive (€14 for a cup of tea). The cheesecake was incredibly light and delicious. Service could be warmer — it felt a bit indifferent toward tourists. Worth a visit for the quality, just be prepared for the price."

Ella Dehghanzadeh