Jia H.

Unbeatable view, good service, and the signature pasta is phenomenal. We would recommend getting the tasting menu to try the best of what chef has to offer. Be prepared to enjoy your dinner for at least 3-4 hours.

Aiden G.

A beautiful stunning panoramic view of the city clashing with a hotel wedding. The kitchen staff performs pure magic, transforming ingredients and generating courses that are meticulously prepared and worthy of the highest praise (4.5/5 for food). The service although professional and knowledgeable about the menu, seemed lacking for having attained 3* . If I had to pick another aspect that failed to meet the high standards expected, it would be the ambiance (3/5). Our elegant evening was dramatically marred by an unexpected and deeply inappropriate distraction: the restaurant is positioned directly next to a wedding venue on the same rooftop, from which pounding EDM music blasted throughout our entire dinner. Trying to savor delicate, expensive dishes while the bass lines shook the windows was an absurd and deeply disappointing contradiction. For a restaurant of this prestige, having a fine dining room situated right next to a full-volume wedding party is a terrible choice that completely destroys the intended atmosphere. This lack of separation extended to the restrooms, which were shared with the wedding guests and had, unfortunately, been left trashed. A special mention must go to the brilliant dishes we enjoyed. The "Lamb on The Via Appia Antica" was the absolute standout. I'm typically not a big fan of lamb due to its gaminess, but the chef somehow managed to remove almost all of it, resulting in the most tender, mild, and delicate bite I've ever had. We also loved the playful 0.01% (Tomato Carpaccio), which was a clever and cute nod to the cobblestones of Rome. Finally, the Sweet Shrimp lived up to its name, proving to be exceptionally fresh, mild, and delicate. Overall, La Pergola serves truly brilliant, unforgettable food and deserves its stars for the cuisine. However, be warned that the spectacular views and outstanding dining may be completely overshadowed if you happen to be seated during a major rooftop event. It's a shame that the ambiance is so poorly managed in conjunction with the surrounding venue noise and guests.

Jennifer S.

Have a gluten allergy. They take it very seriously. But more importantly, the food was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough about the experience. We were celebrating our 30th anniversary and it was very special. A huge thank you to Chef and the staff.

This was our 4th visit to La Pergola over about 30 years, and it's only getting better. The food is now, and always has been, totally innovative, beautifully served, and delicious. Even when the ingredients aren't my favorite, they manage to make me love it! Food is why we're there, and they focus on that perfectly. But service there is also impeccable. Everyone works so hard to make sure you're comfortable and satisfied with every dish. Our first 3 visits were served outside on a beautiful patio with a panoramic view of Rome, including the Vatican. Eating such great food and watching the sun set on this beautiful city is so amazing. Yesterday's visit was different because we ate inside the dining room. It's May and too windy and cool to eat outside. Since our last visit, however, La Pergola has totally renovated the indoor dining room, and it's spectacular - comfortable and gorgeous. They've also added a chef at your table feature that adds another dimension to the dinner. I think that about covers it. The only downside I can think of is - Yes, it's very expensive, but it really is worth it. My whole family went there with me for my 70th birthday a few years ago, and it gave me another reason to love this place. They know how to treat everyone so well and gave all of us a reason to remember a great meal in a beautiful setting.

Karena T.

Taste: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Best dinner with an amazing view!! Every bite was amazing. If you are a foodie, this is a great place to try! The cocktails and water menu were also amazing!

Chris S.

Even more magnificent after almost ten months of renovations. The space is more open, modern, spectacular. Of course, the incredible view of Rome from Monti Mario is the same, incredible experience. But the star of the restaurant remains the menu by Heinz Beck. It's incredibly expensive but worth every euro. The service is impeccable. La Pergola is above and beyond even many other Michelin 3-Star restaurants I have visited. If you can afford it, the excellent is well worth the splurge.

AJ K.

Here's what you need to know: outstanding meal and worthy of the 3 stars. Ambiance is unparalleled with the rooftop looking over all of Rome The most memorable and jaw droppingly brilliant dishes were the red shrimp, the veal, and the zucchini flower with saffron and caviar. No mediocre courses - no mistakes in execution. Incredible service by Simone. Chef Heinz took the time to come out to each table and warmly Greet them - such dedication after decades of success. Core Food memory for us now, after 15 3X Michelin star meals and dozens of other Michelin starred meals. The elegance place settings are another lovely contribution to the meal

Hoonie K.

My wife and I had dinner here last night to wrap up our Rome trip. We came in with high expectations given this was our first 3-star Michelin experience. We were sorely disappointed. First the positive. Given its location outside the City Center, perched atop a hill, and on the 9th floor of the Waldorf Astoria, the views are spectacular. The restaurant overlooks all of Rome and beyond. There is a deck outside the restaurant where you literally have 270 degree views of the entire Roman metropolis. However, once seated, the top bar of the safety railing is exactly in one's line of sight, detracting from the view. Would have thought someone would have noticed this and come up with a fix. The setting is a bit stuffy for me. The service was very robotic, none of the servers would really engage with you other than just reciting the descriptions of the various dishes served. Now the real negatives. For me, this experience was analogous to the "Emperor Has No Clothes" story. It's a restaurant that seems very hard in trying to be the fanciest. The meal starts off with the server presenting you with a 10+ page water menu! I kid you you not! This set off my spidey-sense. Any restaurant can offer that many different types of water, they just choose not to. The menu describes the minerality per volume of the various bottled waters (both still and gas). Totally unnecessary IMO. The chef knows his cuisine. If he thinks the type of water is that important, just pick a few he thinks will pair the best! This is followed by the presentation of the wine lists. A 50-page list for the Italian wines and another equally voluminous book for the non-Italian wines. Keep in mind that you are supposed to pick a wine in 5-10 minutes. Again, more for show IMO. After this, you are offered the menu to select a tasting option (7 or 10 courses) or a la carte. One thing that's funny and maybe a bit of insight into the mindset of the restaurant... The menu offered to the gentlemen has the prices. The one offered to the ladies does not. I thought maybe this was just in error for our table but the table next to us noticed the same thing! Really??? We chose the 10-course tasting menu (priced at 310 euros per person). The food was wildly disappointing. My wife and I kept comparing the food/experience to the other two Michelin experiences we've had on this trip (Sur Mesure in Paris and La Terrazza in Rome) and this restaurant did not measure in both in terms of presentation nor taste. After the meal, if you ask for coffee, guess what, another 10+ page coffee menu. By now, you can guess how I feel about things like this. Two glasses of champagne, a bottle of wine (on the lower end of their offerings), two glasses of port, a 10% tip, and the meal for two was ~1,100 euros. I'm sure the reader can surmise why I made the analogy to the Emperor fable.

Allison C.

Truly the best meal I've had in my entire life. We did the ten course tasting menu, and after every dish we literally said WOW. Usually on a tasting menu I feel like there are one or two standout dishes, but on this menu, every single dish was a standout. The biggest difference to me between the 7 and 10 course was the lobster - but oh man was the lobster worth it The ravioli (their signature) was crazy - every single one just burst in my mouth like the most delicious pocket of cream. I wanted a whole pile of them It is a pretty steep bill, but it was entirely worth it especially to celebrate a special occasion!

Tracy K.

This was the highlight of our 2 week Europe trip, hands down! Everything from the phone call we made to push our reservation time to the ending of our meal was excellent. We weren't sure if we would make our reservation time so I decided to call the restaurant even though they weren't open yet. Much to my surprise, the phone only rang once and someone answered immediately and was able to accommodate a later reservation time! The entire staff was professional, courteous and efficient. The entire meal itself was delicious and picture-worthy! If we ever visit Rome again, we will definitely be coming back to La Pergola!

Jackson H.

We've been to a few Michelin star restaurants including a couple of 3 star restaurants in Paris and I can say with a straight face this is the best among them all. This place gets a perfect score in my books in all 3 categories I care about, ambiance, food and services. The view this restaurant offers is incredible. Where can you find a place that allows you to see the night skyline of Roma with St. Peter's Basilica in the background while you enjoy top quality food with great presentation and incredible service? The answer is this restaurant. The food was fantastic. We had the gourmet chefs menu and those dishes did not disappoint. Every dish was perfect from presentation to the taste. The service was one of the best we've had and better than the other two 3 star restaurants that we dined in. Overall I think this is the restaurant to have dinner in when you visit Roma.

John V.

The only 3 star Michelin in Rome, so I tried last minute to get a reservation that same week and got an email that confirmed my reservation. I read mixed reviews but ultimately I'm we went. Located at one of the higher points in Rome with a 270 degree view overlooking the city was one of the highlights of the trip. The food itself was good, but I've had better at 3 Michelin stars, this was more affordable €310 for the 10 course compared to Single Thread but I think food wise, it's also a different style of food, perhaps it's preference but overall I think this location is dated compared to other restaurants of similar ratings. The dishes are more traditional. If you can get a seat outside, I'd recommend it in the summer. The decor takes you back into the 70's-80's and that's the theme at the Waldorf Astoria. Given the ambiance the service and the food, it was a nice experience for those looking for a romantic and/or memorable dining experience. The staff was amazing and accommodated my request for a table outside to watch the sunset. Dinner lasted 4 1/2 hours and was amazing and draining at the same time. The courses evolved as each course came out starting out light and then getting progressively heavier. Overall, it's an experience to go there and dine. There are probably places with better food for the € but the combination of view, service, and number of courses makes it what it is. The food quality is high. I think those who appreciate more traditional cooking will enjoy this place.

Allen M.

A restaurant that is more formal than actual and feels a little behind the current trends. On the top floor of the Waldolf Astoria in Rome, it is very formal and you must wear a suit jacket to enter. The chef is German. When I first arrived, I was given a mineral water menu of more than 10 pages. The wine list was also two thick volumes, but unfortunately the price was not friendly. The dishes are very baroque, I don't even think it can really be called Italian food. Most of the sauces are too strong, covering up the flavor of the ingredients themselves. After eating for more than three hours, I was really bored by the end. But it must be said that most of the dishes are very good in execution, but the design of the dishes is too unoriginal.