19 Best Spots for Aperitivo in Rome

"Carved into a corner near the Ponte Sisto in Trastevere, Freni e Frizioni commits fully to its concept—it's housed in a former mechanic's garage—without once letting go of good humor. Or, thankfully, skill, behind the bar or in the kitchen. In warm weather the crowd of young creative types stretches across the piazza, taking their drinks in bar-approved plastic cups. And between 7 and 10 at night there's an aperitivo buffet so good, and so generous, it can take the place of your dinner. (It's mostly vegetarian, too: rare and welcome in this meat-centric city.)" - Maresa Manara