Italy have some of the most cozy and beautiful rooftop bars in the world. The romantic setting, amazing food and beautiful vistas makes Italy a paradise for those who love to eat and drink with a view.
Our 20 favourites includes both rooftop bars in the middle of buzzing cities, but also more relaxed terraces located by the coastline.
Most of these venues are found on top of great hotels, and to get the best and complete rooftop experience, we highly recommend booking your stay at one of the hotels with rooftop.
Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best Rooftop Bars in Italy feature all info you need about each rooftop, all at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.
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Whether you’re looking for an upscale rooftop dinner, a laid-back rooftop brunch, a vibrant rooftop party or a luxurious hotel rooftop pool, we’ve got you covered.
Set idyllic on the shores of Lake Garda, in San Felice del Benaco, Ah Porticcioli Boutique Apartments does not only offer a prime location, but also a prime Italian rooftop experience.
On the top floor of the hotel, surrounded by panoramic and amazing views over the Gulf of Salò, you find both the Rooftop Porticcioli and a rooftop infinity pool and solarium.
While the heated pool is exclusive to hotel guests, all are welcome to visit the stylish rooftop bar, from noon to evening.
In a relaxed, peaceful and pleasant vibe, here you can enjoy a light and delicious lunch, or a beautiful sunset aperitivo, with refreshing cocktails crafted by the bartenders and a nice selection of snacks and bites. It's also possible to organize an exclusive and highly romantic dinner on the terrace.
What we love about Rooftop Porticcioli, apart from the smashing vistas, is the friendly and professional service, creating a truly special atmosphere.
Capri Rooftop is one of the island’s most iconic terraces: a place where the view becomes emotion, the glow of sunset blends with contemporary design, and every moment turns into an experience to remember.
Set above Hotel Luna and next to the Gardens of Augustus, this panoramic lounge bar and bistrot is a refuge suspended between sky and sea, offering a privileged view of the Faraglioni.
From light lunches, through golden hour aperitivos to elegant night vibes, here you can enjoy signature cocktails inspired by the island’s aromas, contemporary interpretations, and a curated selection of premium champagne and wines, with a dedicated focus on Campania.
At night, part of the terrace becomes an exclusive bistrot with around 30 seats, designed for guests seeking a refined dinner in a uniquely scenic setting. The cuisine, filled with an international spirit but with a Mediterranean heart, enhances fresh, seasonal ingredients through a modern, elegant, and light gastronomic vision.
Whether it’s a sunset aperitivo, an intimate dinner under the stars, or a moment worth celebrating, Capri Rooftop offers an experience that isn’t just photographed: it is felt, lived, remembered. A refuge suspended between sky and sea, perfect for those seeking not only beauty, but an emotion to take with them.
Open since 1964 but recently refurbished, the lovely Continental Hotel is a Taormina venue that blends the classic with the contemporary. Placed in the heart of the old town center, right above the main pedestrian street, Corso Umberto and the Piazza del Duomo, the location is perfect.
On top of the hotel you find a spacious and sun-drenched terrace, called Sky Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Taormina. Up here you can enjoy unique and panoramic views across the Bay of Naxos, Mount Etna and Castelmola.
Open daily from noon to midnight, the garden-like rooftop features dining tables at the front of the terrace, complemented with a sleek cocktail bar and comfy loungers in intimate corners.
Both a restaurant with a view, where you can indulge in carefully prepared and locally sourced Sicilian food as lunch and dinner, and a cocktail lounge offering signature cocktails and seafood and meat appetisers, perfect for romantic sunset aperitifs and sparkling nights.
Sky Rooftop Bar & Restaurant also host two regular events per week, and one every other Sunday, making it a 'one of a kind destination' for music, food, drinks, views and a slice of La Dolce Vita.
The RUFtop crowns the beautiful design hotel Europa Palace, set right in the heart of Sanremo.
This elevated, contemporary and sophisticated venue seamlessly blends minimalist elegance with natural Mediterranean elements, and comes surrounded with sweeping panoramic views over the Riviera dei Fiori and Sanremo.
Up here, Chef Alessandro Schiavon takes you on a journey through the flavours of the Mediterranean, where sea, light and territory meet. The food is paired with an extensive wine list, as well as a refined selection of signature cocktails, fine liqueurs, and premium spirits.
No matter if you visit for a long and sunny lunch, or a special evening where amazing sunset sips turn into a dinner journey through the Mediterranean, we dare to promise unique and unforgettable moments filled with an upscale charm.
Set in a transformed ancient patrician residence in Sant'Agnello, the lovely and sophisticated boutique Hotel Corallo Sorrento offers an unforgettable rooftop experience, feturing the Coral Bar, the Corallo Restaurant and an amazing infinity pool.
Here you find a section of panoramic terraces filled with a charming and tranquil atmosphere, available to both hotel guests and external patrons. All surrounded by uninterrupted vistas of Mount Vesuvius, the Sorrentine peninsula, and the deep blue Gulf of Naples.
At the Corallo Restaurant Restaurant, you can savor Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, with a focus on local Sorrento specialties and fresh seafood. Made from authentic flavours and creative recipes, the dishes are a combination of tradition and innovation.
The Coral Bar serves a crafted selection of signature cocktails and classics with a twist, a fine array of wine, champagne and spirits, as well as tapas-style bites.
With so much to offer, Hotel Corallo Sorrento’s rooftop is a prime spot for both elevated days and nights. Visit the restaurant for a long and sunny lunch or a romantic seaside dinner, or head to the bar for chill afternoon sips, amazing sunset aperitivos or late night affairs under the ambient lighting.
Terrazza 241, as the rooftop bar at Hilton Lake Como is called, is one of the best rooftop bars in Italy. And by far the best bar with a view in the city of Como. The view overlooking Lake Como is something special. Both beautiful, spectacular and mighty at the same time!
The rooftop is open a every day of the week. Make sure to book your table in advance as this is super popular place for both locals and tourists.
Except the magical view, Terrazza 241 have fantastic cocktails. Both classics and signature ones. The bar manager is one of the best cocktail makers in the country. Insider tip is to try the smoked Negroni. And for the hungry ones, the kitchen offers great food. Pasta, BBQ, fish and much more. A perfect place for a romantic dinner or just some family time.
And as a big bonus, there’s also a rooftop pool available up here. You need to be a guest at the hotel to use it however. The pool area is open from 09.00 until 18.00 daily. Get here early to secure a great spot in one of many sun loungers available on the terrace.
Perched atop the fantastic Boutique Hotel Regina, 360° Rooftop Sorrento invites hotel guests and outside visitors to bask in sweeping vistas from the heart of Sorrento’s historic center.
This refined cocktail and champagne bar blends contemporary lounge style with classic Italian charm, making it a prime destination for sunset cocktails and romantic evenings.
The rooftop’s 360° panorama spans the Sorrento Peninsula, the lush hills, the islands of Ischia and Procida, the Bay of Naples, and the iconic silhouette of Mount Vesuvius. The view truly comes alive at sunset, when golden light bathes the coastline and the city glows below.
The focus on the top floor 360° Rooftop is on expertly crafted signature and classic cocktails, a curated wine and champagne list, all paired with a few gourmet bites. But, the rooftop is also complemented by Terrazza La Vista one floor below, the hotel’s panoramic restaurant serving authentic Neapolitan cuisine.
360° Rooftop Sorrento is well worth a visit, especially for anyone craving unobstructed coastal views and the perfect sunset apretivo. And as darkness falls, soft LED lights and candles create a beautiful scene., the ambiance and vistas more than justify the experience.
Perched on top of the beautiful 47 Boutique Hotel, in front of the famous Piazza della Bocca della Verità, 47 Circus Roof Garden invites to an elevated and charming oasis above the frenzy of Rome.
Both a panoramic restaurant and a rooftop cocktail bar, here you can indulge in lunch, dinner or an aperitif to the views of many of Rome's most famous monuments and buildings.
Awarded with “Two Forks” by Gambero Rosso, the rooftop restaurant serves fresh and innovative Mediterranean dishes remaining true to traditional Roman cusine, made with local and seasonal products.
At the rooftop bar you find a great selection of special cocktails, a wine list of over 200 labels, and 50 different gins from all over the world. All drinks are accompanied by chef's tastings served on a Ferris wheel, finger food and dry snacks.
Found right by the golden beach and the Adriatic Sea in Riccione, on Italy's east coast, the fabulous Hotel Select Suites & Spa features everything you need to enjoy a holiday in harmony and relaxation. From the natural warm rooms and the Le Ninfe Spa, to the pool and the soothing ocean views up on the top floor terrace, called SkyBar Sea View.
Perched on the 5th floor, the SkyBar is truly a chic oasis in the sky. Dressed with pallets and salvaged furniture turned into unique and modern lounge spots, all surrounded with perfect vistas over the sea, stretching to the horizon.
Open every evening to all, here you can indulge in á la carte menus and tastings filled with local, zero-mile products, complemented with crafted, elegant and original cocktails, as well as selected choices of organic wines from local producers.
Breezy and open in summer, and sheltered and heated during the winter, SkyBar Sea View is always a great spot for elevated, picturesque and relaxing aperetivos with a view.
Offering a new point of view, the beautiful and charming JO House The Rooftop is found on top of the Hotel Jolly Roger, set right by the sea in Pietra Ligure.
This refined and New York-style rooftop bar is in full swing during the warmer months, inviting to panoramic views over Pietra Ligure and the Ligurian Sea.
From aperitifs to dinners, the JO House The Rooftop menu includes classic and signature cocktails, a nice selection of wine and bubbles, and dishes ranging from grilled fish specialties to burgers.
Made to be an elevated meeting place, the rooftop comes filled with a unique and relaxing atmosphere.
Perched on the top floor of the historic Uptown Palace in the heart of Milan, Orizzonti offers a truly immersive experience, where breathtaking 360° views of Milan's skyline seamlessly blend with refined Mediterranean cuisine, sunset aperitivos, contemporary design and genuine Italian hospitality.
13 levels above the city, floor-to-ceiling windows frame a spectacular panorama stretching across Milan, with the Duomo and Torre Velasca taking centre stage before the skyline opens towards the distant Alps.
High above it all, talented Executive Chef Luca Pedata present menus that reinterpret Mediterranean traditions through contemporary techniques, carefully selected seasonal ingredients and a responsible philosophy. The food is paired with a curated wine programme, and at the cocktail bar, you can expect bold and perfectly crafted mixology cocktails.
More than simply a restaurant and bar, Orizzonti is a destination where landscape, gastronomy and design come together to create a complete sensory experience. From business lunches, to elevated aperitivos, special dinners and late night sips, this is where tradition meets innovation and you can truly discover Milan from a new perspective.
Located just outside Sorrento, on the rooftop of Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento hides a rooftop bar with a breathtaking view. The brand new Vista Sky Bar perches 6 floors above the ground, right by the ocean. Overlooking Naples bay, the islands and the Vesuvio Volcano, Vista Sky Bar creates a feeling of adventure, culture and delight.
Guests are welcomed to a stylishly designed rooftop lounge with comfortable furniture and charming little details. Although the bar is new, the recipes in the menu can be considered quite classic.
Widely-known bar master Arturo Laccarino has added a few innovative recipes, so you can pamper your senses with some liquid delight. Served in a cool atmosphere, and accompanied by live DJ sets or bossa nova bands, Vista Sky Bar is Sorrento’s next exclusives-only spot to stop at. So be quick and pay your visit.
Open on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, from 18 to 23:30, Vista Sky Bar takes reservations and promises an experience worth each second of your time. The venue offers organizing events such as weddings, birthday parties or business occasions, and includes services as photoshooting, product launches and catering.
Clou is a fine dining rooftop restaurant and lounge bar, perched on top of the elegant Grand Hotel Des Étrangers.
Located in the heart of Ortigia, a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, the beautiful rooftop offers a unique corner away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Featuring both a panoramic indoor hall, as well as a charming and breezy rooftop terrace, up here you are face to face with amazing views over Ortigia, the marina and the glittering sea.
Indulge in authentic Mediterranean dishes, artfully crafted cocktails, and a warm hospitaly, during lunch, a sunset aperitif, or an intimate and romantic dinner.
Il Tridente Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in Positano is, just as the name hints, both a charming rooftop restaurant and a stylish rooftop cocktail bar. This, plus a bunch of other reasons, makes it a great venue to visit anytime of the day.
With an elevated position along Viale Pasitea, it doesn't matter if you come for breakfast, lunch, dinner or some night time drinks. You will always be greated with some truly breathtaking views over the colored houses in Positano, and what feels like endless panoramics over the Mediterranean Sea.
The kitchen is run by Chef Antonio Sorrentino, and here you can indulge highly rated Mediterranean food, with a focus on Neapolitan culinary tradition and made from local fresh ingredients. There is everything from pasta, meat and fish, as well as brand new vegetarian menu, along with vegan and gluten-free options.
While a sunny lunch or romantic dinner at the restaurant is higly recommended, you can also just "settle" for some drinks at the rooftop bar. With comfy loungers, a great atmosphere and live music several nights a week, it is not a bad option at all.
Known for its personal and friendly service, Il Tridente is a popular venue, so reservations before you visit is pretty much mandatory.
On the central promenade of Rapallo, right in the heart of the beautiful Ligurian Riviera (also known as the Italian Riviera), you find one of the most stylish Italian rooftop bars: Royal8 Sky Bar.
Perched on top of the Hotel Tigullio Royal, the open-air terrace is available from April to October, serving fantastic views over the coastline and water of the Tigullio Gulf.
Settle down in the comfy, white lounge furniture and enjoy 'the most glamorous aperitif in Liguria', including crafted cocktails prepared by the skilled bartender, as well as a range of delicious Ligurian specialties.
Really putting that extra touch to the magical Italian summer-atmosphere, Royal8 Sky Bar mixes trendy lounge vibes with an intimate and romantic setting, made for memorable nights.
Located right on the famous Via del Corso shopping street, in the heart of the historic center of Rome, the lovely Singer Palace Hotel comes with an amazing, multi-level and dual rooftop setting.
With breathtaking views over the roman rooftops, monuments, churches and the neighboring Piazza Venezia, the top floors of the hotel includes both the rooftop bar Jim's Bar, as well as The Terraces rooftop restaurant.
Elegant and luxurious in setting, and open to all daily, you can visit the Singer Palace rooftop for a sunny lunch, a romantic dinner or some sunset / after dinner cocktails.
The rooftop menu includes simple and innovative cuisine, with influences from typical Roman and Mediterranean dishes.
At the bar you can enjoy a drink list inspired by cocktails of the 1920’s, featuring both the signature selection of a reinterpreted classics, as well as a large array of Gin's.
Hotel Principe Forte Dei Marmi is a modern and exclusive resort & spa, located on the Tuscan Riviera. A fantastic place to stay, but also a venue offering a dual and amazing Italian rooftop experience.
Surrounded by breathtaking views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Apuan Alps, part of the rooftop is home to 67 Sky Lounge, an exclusive and dynamic venue, open nightly to enjoy aperitifs at sunset and exclusive after dinner.
The rooftop menu includes original and unique cocktails, a refined list of bubbles and a selection of spirits, complemented by international snack dishes.
Next door you find the Lux Lucis Restaurant, home to the Michelin-starred cuisine of Chef Valentino Cassanelli.
The intimate and stylish 24-seat restaurant serves amazing dishes that are a free expression of Italian cuisine, drawing from the rich biodiversity surrounding the coastal town of Forte dei Marmi, as well as from a close collaboration with Maître Sommelier Sokol Ndreko.
For a memorable dinner with a view, Lux Lucis is hard to beat.
Found in front of the sea on Viareggio's promenade, the fabulous Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte comes with an equally fabulous rooftop bar, called La Terrazza Rooftop Bar.
Open daily during the summer, La Terrazza overlooks the hotel's lovely rooftop pool. But also a much larger "pool", as you are surrounded with fantastic panoramics over the Mediterranean, as well as the Apuan Alps in the other direction.
Dressed in stylish and summerish white, the wooden decked terrace comes with comfy seats and large awings, offering some shade from the midday sun. This makes La Terrazza Rooftop Bar a perfect spot to enjoy a summer dish during the daily lunch (12.30-17.00). But you will also want to stick around for a cocktail during the golden sunset.
Apart from rooftop bar and rooftop pool, the rooftop also holds a panoramic restaurant called La Terrazza Bistrot, with delicious sea catch and zesty salads are on the menu.
Hey Güey is a colorful and stylish rooftop bar and gourmet taqueria, found on top of the glamorous and gritty hotel Chapter Roma, right in the heart of Rome.
Elevated above the Eternal City, this subtropical garden invites you to take a journey to the Pacific Ocean, the beaches of Acapulco and the scents of Puerto Escondido.
The rooftop menu includes traditional Mexican dishes, from signature tacos to empanadas and quesadillas, created by chef Victor Cuenca Lopez, as well as summerish signature cocktails and Mexican spirits.
Head on up and enjoy this lovley oasis, packed with Mexican vibes and surrounded by amazing views over the roofs and domes of the old town.
The pride of the fantastic Hotel Palazzo Guadagni in Florence is found five floors up, with the charming Loggia Roof Bar.
Set in an ancient Palazzo built in 1505, the venue comes packed with history, and also overlooks the rooftops of the historical buildings in Florence. Magnificent views over both the Bellosguardo Tower, the Boboli Gardens and the Church of Santo Spirito, continuing to the Florentine Hills.
Open daily to the public from late morning to night, the calm and harmonious Loggia Roof Bar is decorated with elegance and classic lounge furniture. Beautiful in sunlight, and maybe even more magical in cosy lighting when darkness falls.
Loggia Roof Bar at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni is the perfect Italy rooftop bar to unwind with views and a glass of Tuscan wine, a delicious cocktail or aperitif.
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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