Italy is home to (in our opinion) the most amazing food in the world. Add some fantastic views over the Mediterranean or the classic Italian rooftops, and it's easy to tell that this is a dream destination for elevated dining.
From north to south and east to west, we have eaten our way through a wide variety of Italian rooftop restaurants. Below you'll find our favorite spots.
Our complete and up-to date guide to the Best Rooftop Restaurants 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.
In short: Combining a Michelin restaurant with up close and majestic views of the Colosseum at night, this rooftop restaurant is one of the best and most unique spots in the world when it comes to dine with a view.
Food & Drinks: The intimate 28 seat restaurant at the luxurious Palazzo Manfredi serves amazing classic italian dishes, created by Roman-born Chef Di Lorio. Choose between á la carte or go for a tasting menu with the option of a sommelier picking out the perfect wine for each dish.
What we think: One of our favorite rooftop restaurants in the world. Few places can offer this high quality when it comes to all elements. It is pricey, yes, and a reservation is required, but you will have a meal, memories and photos for a lifetime. Enjoy a gastronomic journey and top class in everything, from presentation to service. For a bit more relaxing, yet highly refined setting, try the lunch at Aroma.
Dress code: The AROMA dress code is smart casual.
In short: Opened summer 2025, Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a new Florence rooftop destination with a classic and iconic location, taking over the top floor at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel from the fantastic Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. Blending a panoramic interior dining room and bar with several outdoor terraces, the rooftop comes surrounded by a magical 360° view over the entire Florence.
Food & Drinks: The bold and refined Cosimo menu features dishes that reimagines regional flavors with a modern spirit. Taking guests on a sensory journey through the authentic tastes of Tuscany, selections range from raw options and homemade pasta, to 'Bistecca di Cosimo'. The food is complemented with a fine array of wines, and crafted cocktails paying tribute to the women of the Medici family.
What we think: Open daily for lunch, sunset aperitifs, dinner and night caps, the refined and luxurious Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a special venue made for special moments. Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is always our go-to spot in Florence, and after just one long and sunny lunch, it's easy to tell that Cosimo will also keep us coming back year after year.
Dress code: The Cosimo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar dress code is smart casual.
In short: Terrazza 241 crowns the Hilton Lake Como, offering a vibrant and glamorous rooftop experience in the heart of the city’s western lakefront. The glass-enclosed interior blends seamlessly with an expansive outdoor terrace, making it an all-season destination for both hotel guests and outside visitors. Known for its contemporary Italian cuisine and impressive mixology, the venue draws a stylish crowd for sunny lunches, sunset aperitivos, romantic dinners, and special celebrations, all surrounded with sweeping panoramas of Lake Como’s first basin, the surrounding mountains.
Food & Drinks: The Terrazza 241 restaurant menu showcases contemporary Italian cuisine with international flair, spotlighting local, seasonal ingredients. Created by Executive Chef Stefano Ghielmetti, you can expect authentic flavours and bold combinations, paired with an impressive wine list. At the lounge bar, signature cocktails headline an inventive and perfectly crafted drinks list, featuring plenty of alcohol free options. There's also craft beers and a fine array of spirits, including the exclusive 'Gin Terrazza241'.
What we think: A glamorous rooftop restaurant and lounge, Terrazza 241 really offers a rooftop experience out of the ordinary. As an in-house guest, you have the exclusive luxury to enjoy long days of prime relaxation at the infinity pool, but the bar and restaurant is well worth a visit for anyone. From morning to night, you are surrounded with dazzling views and a sophisticated ambiance, perfect for sunny lunches, sunset cocktails with live music, or both romantic and celebratory dinners.
Dress code: The Terrazza 241 dress code is smart casual.
In short: 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, including centuries-old olive trees set against sleek glass walls. From its 6th floor perch, the rooftop boasts sweeping panoramic views over the Riviera dei Fiori and Sanremo, and welcomes both locals and hotel guests seeking fine dining, sunset aperitifs, and relaxed brunches.
Food & Drinks: The elegant menu, curated by Chef Alessandro Schiavon, takes you on a journey through the flavours of the Mediterranean, where sea, light and territory meet. The dishes draws from Ligurian seafood traditions while incorporating oriental inspirations and global influences, including highlights lke the 'Gran Crudo Del The RUFtop', a lavish showcase of raw oysters, scampi, and carpacci, and Mediterranean-inspired primis like risotto with purple shrimp and summer black truffle. The food is paired with an extensive wine list, as well as a refined selection of signature cocktails, fine liqueurs, and premium spirits.
What we think: Truly a gastronomic heaven above the riviera, The RUFtop offers one of the best elevated fine-dining experiences we have enjoyed, where the flavors are as impressive as the scenery. 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.
Dress code: The RUFTop dress code is smart casual.
In short: Restaurant Arôme Thaler elevates Bolzano’s dining scene to new heights, perched atop the Thaler concept store in the historic heart of the city. This fifth-floor rooftop oasis blends gourmet Mediterranean and South Tyrolean cuisine with coffee, aperitifs and cocktails, served in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere ideal for both locals and visitors. Part charming and refined interior living room, and part sunny outdoor terrace, where you get amazing views of Bolzano Cathedral, the surrounding mountains and the city rooftops.
Food & Drinks: The Arôme menu features modern Mediterranean fare with strong Italian and South Tyrolean influences, crafted from seasonal local ingredients. Chef Gottfried Messner’s creations includes 'Beef tartare', 'Mediterranean Spaghetti' and 'Saddle of Lamb', complemented by an extensive wine list, and served as both lunch and dinner. In between, you can enjoy creative cocktails and classic aperitifs, as well as coffee and pastries.
What we think: Intimate and refined, Restaurant Arôme Thaler is a somewhat hidden gem, that really offers a Bolzano experience out of the ordinary. Blending traditional food with a modern flair, and a stylish setting with top-class service, it's a prime spot for a romantic dinner with a special someone. To make it an extra special dinner, try the 4 course surprise menu.
Dress code: The Restaurant Arôme Thaler dress code is smart casual.
In short: 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 and an amazing infinity pool, as well as the beautiful Corallo Restaurant. Perched dramatically above the water, 2 km away from the heart of Sorrento, here you are surrounded with a charming and tranquil atmosphere, as well as uninterrupted vistas of Mount Vesuvius, the Sorrentine peninsula, and the deep blue Gulf of Naples.
Food & Drinks: At the Corallo 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, from the appetisers and pasta dishes made with fresh pasta, to the carefully selected meat and fish main courses. The food is paired with carefully selected wines, including both national and international labels.
What we think: Open to both hotel guests and outside patrons for lunch and dinner, Corallo Restaurant comes with a relaxing yet exclusive vibe, perfect for long lunches in the sun or romantic candlelit dinners with an amazing view. Before or after a meal, make sure to enjoy a cocktail at the adjacent Coral Bar.
Dress code: The Corallo Restaurant dress code is smart casual.
In short: The five star and absolutely amazing Grand Hotel Timeo is found right next to the famous Teatro Antico di Taormina. With a whole lot to offer, one of the top features at the hotel is the beautiful Ristorante Timeo. On the naturally stylish terrace, you get some truly breathtaking views over Mount Etna and the Naxos Bay.
Food & Drinks: Open every day for lunch and dinner, Ristorante Timeo offers a culinary journey filled with locally sourced Sicilian flavors. Selections from the garden, from the mill, from the sea and from the field are complemented with an expert menu of regional wines.
What we think: With a luxurious and high-end vibe, paired with dramatic views, Ristorante Timeo invites to one of the very best dining experiences in all of Taormina. And the restaurant is not the only elevated destination at Grand Hotel Timeo: next door you find Bar Timeo, perfect for a pre-dinner drink, and Otto Geleng, a highly exclusive restaurant serving a Michelin-star menu for 16 guests every evening.
Dress code: The Ristorante Timeo dress code is smart casual.
In short: Perched on top of the 47 Boutique Hotel, right in front of the famous Piazza della Bocca della Verità, the terrace comes with a setting that is both charming and glamorous, and it is really a stylish oasis above the frenzy of the Italian capital.
Food & Drinks: Open daily for dinner and weekend lunch, the seasonal rooftop menu offers Mediterranean cuisine that is innovative, while still staying true to the traditional Roman. Both tasty and healthy, the food is made only with the best herbs and spices. Created by executive chef Gabriele Enrico and new resident chef Maurizio Lustrati, the menu is available á la carte, but you can also rely on the chef's imagination and go on a 4 or 6 courses tasting journey, based on seasonal fine dining.
What we think: With both rooftop cocktail bar and and a great Mediterranean rooftop restaurant, 47 Circus Roof Garden sure has a lot to offer. Add breathtaking views over some of the most beautiful treasures of Rome, and you understand it is pretty much a 'must-visit'.
Dress code: The 47 Circus Roof Garden dress code is smart casual.
In short: Located just outside the Cathedral in central Milan, on top of La Rinascente shopping mall, MAIO Restaurant is part of an enormous rooftop food court. So while options are almost endless, this is the place to go for the best views of the city, and especially over the majestic cathedral.
Food & Drinks: Iconic, creatively-prepared dishes to be savoured with a selection of top labels from both the Maio wine cellar and the sophisticated Champagne Bar in the restaurant. Dishes that celebrate being Italian whilst exploring new flavours in a cuisine consisting of inspiration and vision, mixing flavours and trends. Carefully selected, top quality raw materials and strict compliance with seasonal produce are the core of Maio Restaurant’s DNA.
What we think: Open from morning to late nigth, MAIO Restaurant Milano feels classic Italian and stylish in decor, and it is of course the ultimate spot for a sunny lunch break during some shopping in the mall. But also a great place to just stop by for a cocktail, some coffee or a glass of champagne.
Dress code: The MAIO Restaurant Milano dress code is business casual.
In short: Standing tall since 1870, the fabulous Grand Hotel Parker's is the oldest hotel in Naples. Filled with timeless elegance all around, the hotel is also home to an impressive and dual Naples rooftop destination. Up on the 6th floor you find the stylish George Restaurant / Bidder Terrace, the first two Michelin stars restaurant in Naples, as well as the more relaxing Bidder Terrace, inviting to cocktails and all-day dining.
Food & Drinks: Visit George Restuarant to enjoy fine dining described as 'a 360° unforgettable sensorial experience'. The elegant gastronomic cuisine, created by Chef Domenico Candela, is imbued with the scents and colors of the Campania tradition. Served as tasting menus, the dishes are paired with the best of the local, national and international wines. More low-key, yet very elegant, the Bidder Terrace offers an all-day menu filled with gourmet versions of Neapolitan street food, as well as excellent mixology cocktails. From modern proposals to drinks dedicated to the iconic spy James Bond.
What we think: No matter which of the venues on top of Grand Hotel Parker's you choose, you can expect amazing views over the Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius, the Sorrentine Peninsula and Capri. Then it's up to you if you want the more relaxing experience, or if you're looking for a more exclusive and truly unforgettable evening. And there's even a third option, as the warmer months means a pop-up rooftop experience at the lush and completely open-air top floor of the hotel.
Dress code: The George Restaurant / Bidder Terrace dress code is smart casual.
In short: Hotel Principe Forte Dei Marmi is a modern and exclusive resort & spa, located on the Tuscan Riviera. Equipped with 28 stylish rooms, as well as a beach club and restaurant, the hotel also holds a fantastic and dual rooftop setting, including a rooftop cocktail lounge and a Michelin Star restaurant, called Lux Lucis Restaurant. Offering panoramic views over the town’s stone pines to the Apuan Alps in the east and westwards over the Tyrrhenian Sea, the 28-seat restaurant is an exclusive oasis for dining closer to the sky.
Food & Drinks: Lux Lucis serves amazing dishes that are a free expression of Italian cuisine, with an unrestrained creativity, drawing from the rich biodiversity surrounding the coastal town of Forte dei Marmi. The restaurant’s wine cellar is also expertly stocked by Maître Sommelier Sokol Ndreko.
What we think: Exclusive in setting and atmosphere, Lux Lucis Restaurant is open during evenings from April through November. While any visit will be memorable, you can make it even more special by booking the Chef’s Table, directly overlooking Valentino Cassanelli’s creative laboratory. Between October and March, you can also enjoy chef Cassanelli's cuisine at the adjacent 67 Sky Lounge.
Dress code: The Lux Lucis Restaurant dress code is smart casual.
In short: Centrally located in the heart of Rome, the chic boutique hotel Singer Palace comes with a dual setting, where you find both the Jim's Rooftop Bar and The Terraces rooftop restaurant.
Food & Drinks: Here you can indulge in simple and innovative cuisine, with typical Roman and Mediterranean dishes made with high quality ingredients, served as breakfast, lunch and dinner. Created by Chef Alessandro, the food is paired with an impressive wine list.
What we think: One of our favorite rooftops and hotels in Rome. Elegant and luxurious, the restaurant has seating both inside and out on the lovely rooftop terrace, where you are surrounded with views over the roman rooftops, monuments, churches and the neighboring Piazza Venezia. Stylish yet highly welcoming, the dual setting creates a perfect combo of rooftop drinks and rooftop dinner. Extra plus for the top notch location as well!
Dress code: The Terraces at Singer Palace Hotel dress code is smart casual.
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