Rhinoceros Le Restau & RoofBar

We visited Rhinoceros Le Restau & Terraces while in Rome and made the walk from the Colosseum ~ be warned, it’s quite a trek and a bit tricky to find, as the entrance is somewhat tucked away and up the street. The building and elevator gave off a slightly unfinished vibe, which left us wondering if that was intentional. The bathroom was also very small and felt out of place considering the upscale pricing. A note of caution: canceling the same day of your reservation will result in an €80 penalty, so plan ahead! Upon arrival, we were first given menus without prices ~ which felt odd and uncomfortable. We had to request new ones just to know what we were actually ordering. That said, there were some lovely surprises. The complimentary chickpeas with crispy barley and a selection of fresh bread and olive oil were a nice touch from the chef. Our mains, lasagna and pasta with tuna, were good (though portion sizes were modest). My pasta was a bit too salty for my liking. The standout of the night was the prosecco ~ absolutely the best I’ve ever had! I wish I had asked about the winemaker. My mom’s dessert, a chocolate cake with cream and fresh berries, was delightful. Service-wise, it felt lacking. I understand European dining norms don’t include frequent check-ins, but for a place associated with Michelin-starred Aroma, I expected a bit more attention. After walking for an hour to get there, we waited quite a while for water and food, and once our meals arrived, no one came by to check in. One major downside: the terrace, while beautiful, allowed guests to smoke right next to us. As someone sensitive to cigarette smoke, this was really off-putting and affected the overall enjoyment. All in all, this is a stylish and picturesque restaurant with some solid dishes, a fantastic glass of prosecco, and great views ~ but a few service and atmosphere quirks hold it back from being truly exceptional. A solid 3.5 to 4-star experience.

I visited the restaurant with my daughter, because we were staying at the Rhinoceros hotel. As it was raining and quite cold, we sat inside. The venue was lovely, we loved the Christmas decorations, the view was splendid, despite the late hour, and the room was nicely arranged. We decided on having the mushroom truffle ravioli, and roasted pumpkin and then a hazelnut and meringue desert to share. Every part of the meal was amazing, we loved the taste. The plates were gorgeous as well as delicious, which is rarely seen. The service was similarly fantastic, we felt incredibly taken care of, and felt very comfortable. We were very surprised when a complementary appetiser, a mushroom soup, was brought out before the vast selection of bread. The soup was lovely, with a smooth consistency and something crunchy I didn’t quite catch the name of, adding something interesting to the texture. The breads were great as well, with some good quality olive oil, we later found out they were home baked. Although I ordered a desert for only my daughter, I was surprisingly given some delicious yogurt ice cream with a special sauce and some waffle pieces. (Frankly, might be some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had) It was a testament to the dedication of the restaurant to satisfy their guests. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our dinner, from the venue, the staff, the atmosphere, to the amazing food itself. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

This is the best choice for a romantic dinner in the perfect view of Rome. The taste of the food was indescribably good. Also, the waiter Fillippo who took care of us was very polite and cheerful. Thank you.

Excellent rooftop bar with a great view of the city. The cocktails are well-crafted and perfectly balanced, and they have some excellent non-alcoholic cocktail options as well. Some complain about the drink price but considering the quality and the provided tapas style snacks it’s actually a decent value, certainly not something to complain about. The staff were remarkably friendly, professional and accomodating. This spot will be a definite return visit for us!

Disappointing Experience Despite Being Hotel Guests We were staying at the Rhinoceros Hotel, but unfortunately, the rooftop bar—despite being part of the same building—is managed separately and treated us with complete disregard. From the moment we arrived, the staff showed no courtesy or greeting. We ordered two Asahi beers and were charged €32, which is absurdly overpriced even for a rooftop in Rome. The main issue, however, was the behavior of the bar supervisor—a man with a mustache—who seemed to have a personal issue with us for reasons beyond comprehension. His attitude was hostile and unwelcoming, creating a really uncomfortable atmosphere. It felt like we were being judged or looked down on for no reason at all. We expected better service, especially as guests of the hotel. Would not recommend this place based on the poor treatment and unreasonable prices.

Such a beautiful location to lounge for drinks and food. My only advice, beware of the seagulls, annoying and a little aggressive, the staff did give us a water gun, which was actually fun, anytime they got close it was a water fight hahaha On the bright side, the staff was very friendly and hospitable, the snacks and drinks were very well made and the food was delicious.

The service alone is with coming to this place! As well as the chic outdoor decor on the rooftop. This is definitely a special occasion place. The atmosphere and service are both excellent. The food was good, although there were several things with veggies that were not in season which is rare in Italy. I do wish I’d gotten a photo of the Parmesan donut? It was so good and not at all what I expected! The wine list will make *sure* you pay for that view so be ready to spend no less than €75 for any bottle - at least that’s how much the Calafuria (a delicious rosato that I’ve never paid more than €50 for at a restaurant - and regularly see it for €25). We went with a Franciacorta rosato since we were celebrating and it *was* superb. All that being said, I would 100% go back again (and again!).

Beautiful location but just grab a drink. Definitely pass on the food, very expensive and equally bland. All the pasta dishes we had were equally tasteless. Desserts were good. Feel bad for the staff as they were all very nice but they should definitely change chef!