What a cool and chic cocktail bar!…read more My husband and I visited Peaky Blinders kind of by mistake. We were on our way to Jerry Thomas Speakeasy and turned into the wrong street and saw their bright red door. We didn't stop here at first and went on our way to Jerry Thomas. Like always, JT was packed and they said they probably wouldn't have any openings until 1am (it was 9pm). We decided to go back and check out that cute little bar with the bright red door and were quickly welcomed by the owner and staff. This bar is inspired by the show Peaky Blinders and they have a lot of decor that goes in connection to the show. At the time of ordering our drinks, they told us that they didn't have a lot of the ingredients for most of the cocktails in the menu because they couldn't find fresh ingredients in the market and they are very particular as to what they serve to their customers. The owner quickly asked us what we were in the mood for and that he would prepare something unique just for us. I asked him for something fresh, but not too sweet with gin or vodka. He delivered exactly what I asked him and it was the most delicious drinks ever! I was honestly inspired by how passionate he was about the produce he was using in his cocktails, and how much love and dedication he had for serving the best of the best.

My cousins and I have been here 2 nights in a row, going on 3! You walk down a slightly unsettling…read moreroad into an unexpectedly comfortable and welcoming bar... then you never want to leave. We had an old fashioned, a Daiquiri, and an English Rose (sweet, complex) on the first day, all of which were perfect. I spent 2 or more hours sitting and talking at a comfortable volume, listening to chill music. Lorenzo was our bartender for most of our trip (but we also just met Igino, who is also a great bartender!!), and every drink he made us was exactly what we wanted. On our second day, we had the Manhattan, Lorenzo's version of the English Rose, and a Moscow Mule. Then a new drink with cranberry and almond, another Lorenzo English Rose (because my cousin tasted it and loved it), and another Old Fashioned. Igino also made us some amazing drinks based on what we liked about our other drinks, and made us feel so welcome. Not only are the bartenders, drinks, music, and atmosphere amazing here, but the people who come here and chat with you are also super chill and friendly. You can tell that people who come to this bar are familiar with this place and love it as much as we already do. As cool as some of the bars in this city are, this one is one you can feel at home in. Definitely stop by, because you won't regret it, and you'll probably find yourself coming back as many days as you're here.

Best appertivo in Rome! We had Apperol here on our last night after two weeks of touring Italy and…read moreI have to say it was the best we've had! Large cute glasses, lots of drink, not filled with too much ice with a whole slice of orange. The size definitely justified the price. Other places were cheaper but had very little drink with to much ice.. Service was great and the host was friendly. I definitely recommend giving this place a try! You can stop by have an appertivo and maybe good and continue your way up the street for gelato..

Bruno's signature cocktails are spectacular! We ordered two off the menu and afterwards he asked us…read moreabout our drink preferences and made us tailored drinks based on what we said. We stayed until closing time; the conversation with Bruno was lively and fun. He gave us lots of great tips on places to see before we left the city. He also recommended an excellent restaurant which is now my absolute favorite in Rome.

There is no comparable place in Rome! Open space only delimted by the sky, the Galleria Nazionale…read morede Arte Moderna, the stairs to Villa Borghese and your imagination! This place IS Rome

Very cool cocktail bar that tries to be a "speakeasy" but doesn't quite reach that level of…read moresecrecy. We wandered in here before dinner in the Trastevere area of Rome looking for a high end cocktail. This place does not disappoint. The decor reminds me of Mardi Gras meets Prohibition... the cocktail menu is unique and the mixologist is simply outstanding. You do need to fill out a slip to "become a member" before they offer you a drink and take your order. While it looks a bit mysterious from the street, this sophisticated tiny cocktail bar is quite something. Definitely a nice place to sip on an elegant mixed adult beverage.

Niji Cafe is the coolest bar in the Trastevere area…read more They are located next to a restaurant that was actually featured in a Netflix show and since then is forever busy, but next to that craziness you can find a red door which takes you to a magical places of delicious craft cocktails and a cool whimsical vibe. The only thing you need to do once you find the red door, is ring their doorbell and someone will come out and help you. They are a very small bar, so if you have a large party of 4+, I would suggest to make a reservation ahead of time. Their decoration is a mix of Alice in Wonderland with Italian hipster vibe. Everything feels super cool and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The cocktails are delicious and the bartender's english is pretty good, so if you are looking for recommendations he can help you. Another thing that I really like about this place is that people don't smoke inside. There are other speakeasies around town that allow smoking, and I honestly can't be there more than 1 hour. Salute!

Awesome place !! Went there for a cocktail and aperitivo and…read moreloved it so much that I went back again the second night.... The cocktails are very good and if you ask for a special creation you won't be disappointed. The food is good and the place is very chilled with good music and a very friendly staff. Highly recommend !!

Unwelcoming and Disrespectful Treatment Toward American Tourists…read more Our experience at Salotto 42 on September 10 was extremely unpleasant. We found open seats at a bar-top area against the wall, but the manager told us we had to give them up because we needed a reservation. He then claimed there was a waiting list, even though no one else appeared to be waiting. We were made to stand outside during a thunderstorm for approximately 35 minutes. During that entire time, no one was seated in the places we had vacated, and additional seats became available. When we politely asked again whether we could be seated, the manager remained standoffish and asked where we were visiting from. After we said we were American tourists, his attitude made us feel singled out and unwelcome. The bar had available seating, yet we were left standing outside in severe weather without a reasonable explanation. Whether this treatment was because we were tourists or Americans, we cannot know for certain, but it felt prejudicial and discriminatory. This was one of the most disrespectful and unwelcoming hospitality experiences we have ever had. We left feeling humiliated and deeply disappointed. I cannot recommend Salotto 42 and would encourage visitors to support a business that treats every guest with basic courtesy and respect.

A jazz club for American tourists…read more Okay, there was one Australian lady and a few Chinese. Everyone else was American. Prices are sky-high because this is a soak the tourist situation. Alexanderplatz which is the premiere jazz club in Rome charges $18 euros for a month membership - no cover after that - and $12 per drink. So once you have paid your monthly cover charge, you can hear all the jazz you want for free - or if need be for $12 euros a drink At Alexanderplatz, the performances are legendary with some of the most innovative and technically amazing musicians in Rome. We dropped over $150 euros at Gregory's. We got a perfectly reasonable yeoman guitarist. But nothing like the artistic lions that routinely perform over at Alexanderplatz. Now to be fair, we had dinner at Gregory's and we never eat at Alexanderplatz. The standard "sushi dinner" was perfectly reasonable yeoman sushi. There was so little of it that we both had to order a la carte dishes afterwards. The extra extras seriously expanded the final tab. * * * One argument in Gregory's favor: their bar is extraordinary. The bar at Alexanderplatz is mediocre. Gregory's charges top dollar for its bar offerings, but what they mix and what is in their bottles is worth every single euro they ask for. I would be perfectly happy to just go to the bar, and order a few premium beverages. I would hear my wallet cry. But I would know that I was drinking supremely well in return for my investment. Fortunately, the bar is downstairs from the club. I would not have to put up with the shenanigans in the club. * * * The problem with the club is the crowd. At most, one third of the customers are actually there to listen to jazz. The room is filled with tourists taking selfies. There are also hot-daters playing snuggle-buns. Many of them will leave mid-set so they can go back to the hotel. Gregory's is less about the music and more about selling happy memories of Rome. * * * Alexanderplatz gets a mostly Italian crowd. You are looking as musicians, music critics, academics, and all purpose artsy types - as well as normal Italian human beings who just want to hear fine music. The music is taken very very seriously. Yeah, there are usually two or three tables with good time Charlies who are doing the phone recording, party hearty thing. But this is 8% of the audience at Alexanderplatz as opposed to 70% of the audience at Gregory's. To be fair to the crowd at Gregory's, the music at Alexanderplatz is simply better. The jazz at Alexanderplatz is capable of transfixing even philistines with tin ears. Gregory's jazz doesn't put that much on the table. But the crowd at Alexanderplatz sets me up for listening to mystic, complex music with the highest level of attention and aesthetic receptiveness. The crowd at Gregory's just gets me irritated. * * * If you are in Rome with a hot date, go to Gregory's. Be prepared to shell out the bucks. * * * If you are in Rome with someone who can truly appreciate once-in-a-lifetime musical experiences, take them to Alexanderplatz. After you talk about the music for half an hour after the concert, You can still go back to the hotel. Just figure that the hotel will be the second best part of the night.

Quite little jazz place in Rome! There is a cover fee, but definitely worth it. Drinks along with…read moresushi is such a random pair but worked pretty well. It is a vibe. You have to go upstairs to go see the jazz musicians. We got lucky that we didn't reserve for anything like that and we still got to see them.

Still my favorite bar in the world, the class and service here is the best! I love the interesting…read moresetting and seating position for guests to feel unique and private. On this recent, I had the famed blue blaze which shutdown the lights in the bar as they meticulously prepared this specialty. This was special and I enjoyed many penicillins on this trip! The main bar and staff were excellent!

service was spectacular, drink quality was next level. They are so dialed. Really make you feel…read morelike family as soon as you sit down. Could not have had a better experience.

Service was ok, and so were the drinks. The view is pretty much nonexistent if you are only coming…read morefor drinks and not dinner too. You will not be able to sit on the main patio.

Great ambience, everything we ordered was delicious. We are indoors as it was a little chilly for…read morethe outdoor terrace, but we took pictures and the view was pretty.

How is there a Steelers bar in central Rome? Well, the owner lived in the US and is a fan…read more If it's game time, expects this place to be rammed. Otherwise it seems very popular with expats and locals. Tons and tons of US sports memorabilia, cool bartenders and peanuts in the shell!! Cone on, that's great. We met done super fun folks from the UK that said they came here every day of their trip because they enjoyed it so much.

This is a great bar in a touristy area. The only Steelers bar in Italy, the owner runs a tight…read moreship. The $7 aperol spritz hit the spot and we enjoyed sitting on their outdoor deck. We went there all 4 nights of our trip as our apartment was closeby. Great spot!!

When my family and I saw the chef standing outside of the restaurant, we knew that there had to be…read moresomething about this place that was awesome! We were right! This has to be one of the best restaurants in Rome! PLEASE try the Caceo Di Pepe here! They also claim to have one of the best Aperol Spritz in Rome! Well....they are RIGHT!!!

Best pasta of my life! Carbonara (white sauce) & Amatriciana (red sauce). Both had something like a…read moremix between bacon and sausage with al dente-cooked rigatoni with a perfect ratio of Parmesan cheese and meat. This place was recommended to us by a sommelier at another restaurant and he told us the carbonara was the best in Rome (and he was right)! We sat downstairs overlooking a pedestrian-shopping street. Atmosphere was very chill with lounge/ambient/house music. Our favorite place to eat, drink, and chill while in Rome!