Rome is a city known for its fine dining and exquisite restaurants. The city boasts some of the best gourmet food in the world, and it is no surprise that some of its finest restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars.
The Michelin Guide is an internationally recognized guide to the best restaurants in the world, awarding stars based on various criteria such as quality of ingredients, skill of the chef, presentation and overall experience.
As of 2019, there are a total of 14 Michelin star restaurants in Rome, with two restaurants receiving three stars and twelve receiving one or two stars. The three-starred restaurants are La Pergola and Glass Hostaria, both located within Rome’s luxurious Waldorf Astoria hotel.
La Pergola offers a modern take on classic Italian cuisine while Glass Hostaria is more focused on creative experimentation.
The one-starred restaurants are Assaje, Al Ceppo, Alle Fratte di Trastevere, Dal Bolognese, Don Alfonso 1890 enoteca Pinchiorri, Imàgo at Hotel Hassler Roma, La Campana dei Caduti, La Terrazza Dell’ Eden at Hotel Eden Roma , Metamorfosi , Pipero al Rex , Roscioli Caffè & Restaurant and Santo Palato.
Assaje, located near Piazza Venezia in the heart of Rome’s historical center serves traditional Roman dishes using fresh ingredients from local markets. Al Ceppo offers an intimate atmosphere where guests can enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine from Chef Antonio Ceccotti. Alle Fratte di Trastevere, located in one of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods serves up traditional Roman dishes with a modern twist.
Dal Bolognese, located near Piazza del Popolo offers classic Italian cuisine served with modern flair while Don Alfonso 1890 enoteca Pinchiorri, located near Via Condotti provides guests with an unforgettable experience with its combination of classic Italian dishes and imaginative creations.
Imàgo at Hotel Hassler Roma, overlooking Rome’s Spanish Steps combines traditional Roman flavors with contemporary sophistication while La Campana dei Caduti, overlooking St Peter’s Basilica serves up traditional Roman dishes based on seasonal ingredients from local markets.
La Terrazza Dell’ Eden at Hotel Eden Roma , located in one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods offers guests an elegant dining experience with its contemporary Italian menu while Metamorfosi, located near Villa Borghese focuses on fresh seafood dishes prepared using traditional techniques.
Pipero al Rex , situated close to the Colosseum serves up traditional Roman fare with a creative twist while Roscioli Caffè & Restaurant , located near Campo de’ Fiori focuses on fresh homemade pasta dishes made with local ingredients.
Santo Palato , located near San Giovanni offers guests an innovative take on classic Italian cuisine.
In conclusion there are 14 Michelin star restaurants in Rome: two three-starred restaurants (La Pergola and Glass Hostaria), twelve one-starred restaurants (Assaje, Al Ceppo Alle Fratte di Trastevere , Dal Bolognese , Don Alfonso 1890 enoteca Pinchiorri , Imàgo at Hotel Hassler Roma , La Campana dei Caduti , La Terrazza Dell’ Eden at Hotel Eden Roma , Metamorfosi , Pipero al Rex , Roscioli Caffè & Restaurant and Santo Palato). Each restaurant boasts unique menus featuring some of the best food that Italy has to offer!