La Terrazza dei Papi: a rooftop facing Santa Maria Maggiore
A roof garden facing a papal basilica
The Mecenate Palace, a four-star hotel with 62 rooms, stands on Via Carlo Alberto, opposite the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four papal basilicas of Rome. Its roof terrace, laid out as a garden, holds two spaces: the restaurant and the Sky Bar. The view takes in the whole city, with the basilica in the foreground, and is best enjoyed at sunset, when the colours of the sky are reflected on the ancient stones. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are easy to reach from the hotel.
Cocktails and shisha at the Sky Bar
The Sky Bar opens in the late afternoon for aperitivo. Its menu lists five signature cocktails at €25, such as the Basilica-tini (Tanqueray No. 10 gin, Campari and vermouth) or the Sunset Dome, with mezcal, elderflower syrup and grapefruit soda, as well as great classics, martinis and spritzes at €20 and alcohol-free cocktails at €15. White and red wines by the glass, all Italian, cost €15. A shisha corner also offers hookahs.
Candlelit dinner on the roof
The rooftop restaurant serves Mediterranean and regional cuisine every evening, paired with a list of Italian and international wines; desserts cost €12. Dinner is by candlelight, and the terrace can also be booked for private events. In the morning, it hosts the hotel's breakfast.
Practical information
The Sky Bar is open every day from 5pm to 1am, the restaurant every day from 7pm to 10.30pm, all year round. Booking is recommended for dinner, by phone or by email. Casual chic dress is required. Access through the hotel, at 3 Via Carlo Alberto; Termini station and metro stop are about 600 metres away on foot.
La Terrazza dei Papi: frequently asked questions
La Terrazza dei Papi: what is our editors' review?
La Terrazza dei Papi is rated 4.5/5 by the BestOfRooftop editors.
La Terrazza dei Papi: what is the address?
La Terrazza dei Papi is located at the following address: Via Carlo Alberto, 3, 00185 Rome.
La Terrazza dei Papi: where can I see the menu?
La Terrazza dei Papi publishes its menu online: See the menu
La Terrazza dei Papi: how expensive is it?
On our scale, La Terrazza dei Papi has a price level of 5 out of 5 (€€€€€).
La Terrazza dei Papi: is there a dress code?
Yes, La Terrazza dei Papi has a dress code: check what to wear before you go.
