Mater Terrae

An Unforgettable Roman Sunset at Mater Terrae Stepping onto the rooftop terrace of Mater Terrae, just a stone's throw from Piazza Navona, was like entering a different world. The breathtaking view of Rome's ancient rooftops, bathed in the golden light of sunset, was nothing short of spectacular. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a romantic, immersive experience that captivates you from the moment you arrive. As someone who isn't a vegetarian, I was curious—and a little skeptical—about a high-end, meat-free menu. But from the very first bite, all doubts vanished. The dishes were truly exquisite, with layers of flavor so complex and satisfying that I never once found myself missing meat protein. The focus on fresh, organic ingredients shone through, and it was a revelation that vegetables could be the star of such a refined, memorable meal. While the service was a bit slow, it honestly didn't detract from the evening. The stunning view and the beautiful, romantic setting encouraged us to slow down and savor every moment. The wait was a small price to pay for such a perfect evening. It's a place where you go not just for the food, but for the entire atmosphere—a Michelin-recognized gem that lives up to its reputation in every way.

One of the best vegetarian meals I’ve ever had anywhere. The chef understands how to make each dish flavorful and balanced, trusting the ingredients to carry the dish. Pastas, risotto, gazpacho, main courses and appetizers were all delightful. The views from the outdoor terrace and the indoor dining room are spectacular at sunset, and the waitstaff is very kind. As the terrace filled up we got a little overlooked in the dining room, but that may be a matter of staffing. Will definitely dine here on another visit to Rome.

Beautiful place with delicious and thoughtful dishes. Every plate looked like a piece of art. Wonderful service. Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been too. In addition, it has a beautiful story behind and it was lovely to read about it on the menu. Please add an option to add tip via credit card. Not everyone carries cash with them and it was really sad not to be able to tip after receiving the best service.

I love this restaurant. This is my second time in three years coming here for dinner, and the view and food is always spectacular. The seagulls trying to steal the posh guests food is as entertaining as ever. Try the cocktails as the mixologists are great here. And book early to get the beautiful afternoon light and sunset!

We came here for my birthday. The food, atmosphere and service were all excellent. We had a perfect time there and I'm so glad my partner chose this place. The staff were very nice and professional and even gave us an extra birthday treat. We are vegan and were a little concerned about the number of vegan options before we went there, but we were very satisfied with our meal and I think we didn't even try all of the vegan options on the menu, we were too full :) We ordered a few plates to share and were completely stuffed by the end of the evening.

Excellent food! Not a vegetarian myself but this was a very delicious dining experience. Beautiful terrace overlooking Rome, great location, just behind Piazza Navona. Service is friendly although not very efficient. Ana though was amazing - such a great personality. We did the tasting menu with wine pairing. The 2 orange wines were definitely a surprising choice, not one I loved but interesting to try. One piece of constructive feedback would be to better pace the change of wine, the first few glasses felt rushed - not finished with previous one and already tasting the next. Would be great if empty glasses are taken away more timely. Overall a fun and enjoyable night.

Excellent service, exquisite cuisine and breathtaking location ! The personnel was welcoming, competent and very professional. Note that you are entering a vegetarian restaurant : this in no way alters the finesse of the dishes. If you are lucky enough to have the weather on your side, you could be seated on the most impressive and relaxing terrace of Rome ! Also, as we selected a specific menu, we were given a nice surprise at the end of our dinner !

Pros: insanely beautiful view and the servers were very nice! Cons: 1) HUGE wasps swarming every table (we went around sunset) 2) A seagull attacked our plate and stole some bread — seems like a few linger for hours because they know there’s food 3) The water was 8 EURO per bottle (yikes!) and they got us second one without telling us the insane price like 10 minutes before we left so we chugged the entire bottle after we got the check 4) Have had many pastas this month in Rome, and their spaghetti tastes like out of the box with none of that freshly made magic Overall would recommend for only drinks and the view but only after sunset unless you’re not scared of giant wasps!