Terrazza Borromini

At Terrazza Borromini, you’re definitely paying for the view—but it’s absolutely worth it. Overlooking Piazza Navona with a stunning skyline, it’s one of the most picturesque spots in Rome to enjoy a drink. The aperitivo experience is elevated by the little snacks that come with your order—always a nice touch. While the drinks themselves are solid but not exceptional, the setting more than makes up for it. Best time to visit is at sunset, when the city glows and the atmosphere feels truly special. Perfect for a memorable evening stop. Maybe a different playlist would be more appropriate rather than Kanye West etc :)

Wow—just wow. This rooftop bar was an absolute gem, recommended to us by a local driver, and it did not disappoint. The panoramic views over Piazza Navona and the rooftops of Rome were breathtaking, easily one of the best we experienced during our trip. We arrived just minutes after opening without a reservation, and thankfully, the staff was kind and accommodating since it was still early and not yet busy. Our server was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and spot-on with drink and small bite recommendations. The cocktails were delicious and definitely had a strong pour—no complaints there! Since we had a lunch reservation elsewhere, we kept it light with appetizers. We ordered the prawns wrapped in cured meat (it reminded us of bacon) and the eggplant starter, and both were the perfect savory bites to pair with our drinks and the incredible atmosphere. As the afternoon went on, the space quickly filled up, which told us this is clearly a sought-after spot for both locals and tourists. Yes, it’s on the pricier side—but with views like this, it’s absolutely worth it. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Rome. Highly recommend!

I would recommend this bar for the amazing view and good cocktails. Best time is sunset hour. They will give you a table for maximum 1h and half. However do NOT order food. Ordered octopus salad, it was quiet bad, the octopus was very hard and chewy. The rest of the food was average.

Terrazza Borromini is breathtakingly beautiful—set atop a 17th‑century palazzo overlooking Piazza Navona, the vistas are truly among the best in Rome. The rooftop atmosphere is chic and picture‑perfect, especially at sunset. However, the experience is let down by the culinary offering. The food, though presented decently, lacked depth of flavor or finesse. At these prices, I expected much more—from ingredients to seasoning to execution, it all felt underwhelming. Service on the rooftop was disappointing—staff seemed nonchalant and distant, which contrasted sharply with the indoor restaurant, where the team was polished, professional, and genuinely eager to assist. The team tried hard to deliver good service, but the kitchen needs to level up. With such a breathtaking setting and elevated price point, the food and overall consistency simply didn’t measure up.

This review is about the rooftop bar and not the restaurant. The rooftop bar is on the 5th floor. The Terrazza is on the 4th floor balcony overlooking the Piazza Navona. From the rooftop bar you can’t see the Piazza but you have an amazing view of most of Rome but facing towards the Vatican. You need to be aware of the above when booking as it isn’t stated on the website. You must book way in advance. Dinner is booked out months in advance. We could only get lunch on a Monday when we were there and on the rooftop. Even though there are shade sails, it was a 38 degree day so it wasn’t really pleasant up there. This place is very expensive. Cocktails start from €18 (like a Spritz) and food starts from €15 for entrees. The service was attentive. The cocktails and entrees that we got was huge portions and very delicious and came with bread. So it was enough for lunch for us.

For dinner we went to Terrazza Borromini for drinks first in their roof top bar with the most spectacular views across Rome 🥂After a cocktail or 2 we made our way downstairs to one of the fanciest restaurants I have ever stepped foot in. We were actually sat just inside from all the diplomats that were visiting Rome for the new pope being elected!! 👀 For Food there were some amazing sounding specials and 1 of us ordered the fried artichoke from the specials, which was surprisingly delicious! Starters for our table included Seabass Carpaccio and Beluga Caviar, Burrata and Anchovies and Burrata and Truffle 🐷 For Mains: I went for a simple Cacio é Pepe, the birthday boy went for a WHOLE LOBSTER 🦞 and we also had Veal Meatballs in a tomato sauce 🍅 The dessert was by far my favourite course, we had a mixture of fruits made into ice cream/sorbet. The dish consisted of Strawberries, Kiwis, Monkey Nut and Chestnuts. The Kiwi and Strawberry were honestly some of the best sorbet's I have ever tried. The fact they have created the sorbet/icecream and put them back into the skin of said fruit was just incredible. 🍓🥜 This restaurant (and the rooftop bar) gets busy and booked up quite quickly so if you are thinking of trying here (which I would highly recommend if you are in Rome) you will need to book well in advance!

We really enjoyed our aperitivo at Terrazza Borromini. The service was excellent, the view was stunning, and the Hugo Spritz I ordered was one of the best I’ve had. They also brought out olives and snacks for us to enjoy, which was a lovely touch. Honestly, two hours wasn’t enough—this rooftop is an absolute must-visit in Rome!

🌝 Terrazza Borromini offers one of the most breathtaking views in Rome, making it a must-visit spot for anyone looking to soak in the city’s beauty. The ambiance is elegant and perfectly set to complement the stunning panorama of Rome’s historic skyline. While the service can be a bit slow at times, the overall experience—especially the view—more than makes up for the wait. With a little improvement in efficiency, this venue could easily earn a full five stars. Highly recommended for a memorable evening in the Eternal City!