An elegant terrace overlooking Villa Borghese

Rome may feel immense, but from the 8th floor of the Hotel Splendide Royal, the city stretches out like a panorama at your feet. The nearby Villa Borghese gardens, the majestic cupolas, and the iconic Vittoriano monument are all within view, allowing you to trace the city’s silhouette and imagine its full profile, its lively trattorias, its historical churches and museums.

Adèle mixology lounge, located on top of the luxurious hotel building, on Pincio hill, is just a few steps away from Villa Medici and Piazza di Spagna. While the horizon expands as far as the eye can see, the rooftop space feels intimate through careful design and lighting. Thanks to a retractable window system, the lounge can welcome visitors and locals year-round, allowing them to choose between indoor and outdoor seatings.

Your space, your special event en plein air

From pre-wedding dinners to birthday brunches or family celebrations, Gianmarco Panico, Director of Hospitality, is the true creative force at Adèle. With his vibrant and lively energy, he can organize romantic settings as well as themed evenings and high-spirited parties. For him, the Splendide Royal is a second home. His team a harmonious group of young and motivated professionals.

Since taking the reins at Adèle almost five years ago, Panico has been committed to elevate every detail to reflect elegance and beauty. His dynamic, visionary mindset allows him to transform the venue into a theatrical stage, coming alive from morning to night with live music, immersive events, and exhibitions.

At Adèle, guests can reserve a table for a Sunday buffet brunch (12:00–15:00), linger over afternoon tea, or simply stop by for an aperitivo or an after-dinner drink– each moment unfolding into an unforgettable evening under the stars. Thanks to the dedication of its entire team and its exceptional location, Adèle has already been awarded the 2026 Excellence Prize for Best Prospect Bar Business.

The Cocktail menu

The mixology bar, managed by Giovanni Faedda, already known for his work at the Mirabelle restaurant, presents surprising combinations and international flair. The menu features bold and innovative combinations, from the fruity and smoky Gran Cabaret and Moulin Rouge (where peach and apricot notes mingle with smoky Ardbeg, balanced by lime and grapefruit) to the Japan-inspired Hanamy, a vodka-based cocktail accented with Luxardo maraschino cherries, Galliano, and Peychaud bitters.

Adèle is also a must-visit destination for lovers of outstanding mixology paired with a refined yet playful culinary experience. Executive Chef Stefano Marzetti proves a passionate and versatile partner, complementing the cocktails served on the terrace with a reimagined menu that embodies the Mirabelle restaurant’s commitment to seasonality and the excellence of Italian ingredients.

This approach offers a taste of the Splendide Royal’s haute cuisine, while presenting it in a more relaxed format – an effortless and informal way to indulge in authentic luxury.

The Adèle Full Experience

One of the lounge’s most popular choices is dedicated to mixology: the Adèle Full Experience, a masterclass that pairs three drinks with three dishes. Under the guidance of bartender Giovanni Faedda, guests can learn the art of mixology, and create their own cocktails.

“We wanted to create something unique for the capital,” says Panico. “Not the usual drink pairing designed to enhance the dishes, but an offering that puts the guest in the spotlight. The customer takes center stage and is trained, through a private masterclass, to become the Master Barman for the evening.”

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A delicious 100% gluten and lactose free menu in Prati

If you’re looking for a restaurant that can bring together friends and family with different dietary needs, New Food Experience in Prati is a great choice. Originally founded as a gluten- and lactose-free food laboratory, it has evolved into a full-fledged restaurant where guests don’t need to list allergies or restrictions: every dish is entirely gluten- and lactose-free, from antipasti to desserts, including frothy lactose-free coffees.

Nestled in the heart of the elegant Prati district, just a ten-minute stroll from the Vatican Museum, it offers a convenient location for both locals and travelers exploring Rome’s main attractions. The restaurant’s style is simple but cosy. A plus is the wait staff: knowledgeable and sensitive to diverse needs as you would expect from this kind of venue.

Inclusivity without giving up on taste is key

For those with celiac disease or lactose intolerance, the delight of savoring dishes like carbonara or fried antipasti, perhaps for the very first time, is truly remarkable. Chef Davide Belardinelli has crafted an inclusive yet flavourful menu designed to be enjoyed by all guests – and if you’ve never experienced gluten-free cuisine before, you’ll hardly notice the difference.

The taste and the texture of the products are so similar to the gluten pasta that it’s not uncommon for customers to double-check with the staff to ensure that their tonnarelli are genuinely gluten-free. Thus, literally everyone can safely indulge in the New Food Experience whose menu features locally sourced and seasonal ingredients mostly handpicked by the chef from the nearby Mercato Trionfale.

Try the crispy roasted potatoes with homemade porchetta, or go for the tempura-style salted cod, Roman style. The first courses shine with homemade pasta, including the signature Fettuccina Experience with butter, parmigiano, raw beef, and lemon gel, as well as classic Roman staples like Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, and Amatriciana.

The main courses then range from the melt-in-the-mouth bluefin tuna belly, figs, and Iberian ham to the charcoal-grilled flank steak, radicchio, and bitter orange. For dessert, you will find a ricotta & sour cherry tart as well as the more classic tiramisu and biscotteria with custard cream.

The wine list features a curated selection of local producers and a variety of natural wines.

The restaurant provides a safe haven for those who are not normally able to enjoy lunch or dinner out because of little attention to allergies requirements and also offers monthly New Food Experience events, featuring live music with guitar and vocal duets, alongside our ‘Incontri a Tavola’ collaborations with home chefs.

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A Home for Photography at the Former Mattatoio

After undergoing a major renovation, the spaces of the Mattatoio are now open to the public with three exhibitions featuring artists of global appeal and interest: Irving Penn, Silvia Camporesi and Real bodies, imagined bodies, a project uniting three artists from Japan, Iran and France.

The Center of Photography is the first public institution in Rome completely dedicated to the visual arts and it is part of a wider project aiming at making the Mattatoio a brand new City of the Arts.

The opening ceremony on January 29th coincided with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the twinning between Rome and Paris and it was widely attended by local authorities and journalists eager to witness the transformation of the industrial site of the Mattatoio into an art center. «The Photography Center is the cornerstone of a major cultural and urban regeneration project, aimed at transforming Rome’s former slaughterhouse complex into one of Europe’s largest centers dedicated to contemporary arts and culture,» said Manuela Veronelli, president of the Fondazione Mattatoio.

Irving Penn. Photographs 1939-2007

The highlight exhibition features more than one hundred photographs by Irving Penn, coming from the Parisian Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP).

The American photographer of Jewish and Russian origins is widely recognized as one of the greatest photographers of the twentieth

century and this exhibition rightly celebrates his talent across different macro areas of his work. The photos are organized into six thematic sections: from the early works, travels across continents and communities, to the portraits of great artists and celebrities of his times, nudes, to the last sections with fashion and still life prints.

Each photo witnesses a different way of framing reality and the evolving photographic techniques, from gelatin silver to platinum printing until the arrival of pixel and inkjet print and colour prints. Regardless of the methods used, through his long career, Penn captured historical moments which remains iconic and timeless.

Silvia Camporesi. The Right Time and Place

The first floor of the gallery is dedicated to Silvia Camporesi, a philosophy-trained photographer born in 1973 who has dedicated much of her research to the Italian landscape.

The title of the exhibition is inspired by Peter Weir’s film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), a cult classic soaked in mystery and temporal suspension. Similarly, Camporesi’s works explores the concept of fracture encouraging a reflection on the tensions between reality and artifice, nature and culture, presence and absence, past and present.

Her photos span from La terza Venezia to Journey to Armenia, Atlas Italie, Almanacco Sentimentale, Mirabilia, and Omaggio al Mattatoio.

«Silvia Camporesi’s work perfectly represents that special and magical fusion between artistic expression and autobiographical need that photography manages to render in such a unique way,» commented curator Federica Muzzarelli.

Real bodies, imagined bodies. Identity, belonging, construction of meaning

Curated by Daria Scolamacchia, this contemporary group exhibition brings together artists from Japan, Iran, and France to examine pressing social issues including gender equality and the perception of the female body in the digital age.

Japanese artist Kensuke Koike, already familiar to the Roman public and the Mattatoio from a recent solo exhibition, presents women’s images slightly rearranged and edited such as Ikebana woman and Vertigo, to challenge the viewers’ perceptions. In Alix Marie’s work, Maman, an installation consisting of five large scale images of a mother’s breast, printed on silky fabric and arranged along a circular hollow metal structure, the experience evokes a sense of intimacy and separation.

Women are again the main focus in Nina Boukhrief’s stretched figures in Lycra and in the colorful photos by Forough Alaei. In her works, female Iranian fisherwomen, also called “daughters of the sea”, are portraited in their daily jobs in the open sea to highlight their courage, resilience and will to support their families.

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A View of Rome Like No Other

If you thought you knew all of Rome’s best viewpoints, you can now add another to your list. From THRoof, a luxury terrace halfway between Barberini and Piazza della Repubblica, the view over the neighbourhood along with the skyline stretching to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vittoriano is truly breathtaking.

Following Via Barberini, you’ll pass through a discreet entrance and take the elevator up to the seventh floor of a rationalist-style building designed in the 1930s by architect Marcello Piacentini. Once you reach the top, prepare to be absolutely amazed. The terrace, located above Triviho, a contemporary art-inspired boutique hotel, is expansive and embraces the city, offering a 360-degree view with a garden rich in Mediterranean plants.

Rome’s temperatures tend to be mild year-round, so the terrace remains open in all seasons, offering a different landscape each time. When the weather turns cooler, the venue features a heated indoor area with large panoramic windows, allowing visitors to enjoy the view of Rome in complete comfort.

THRoof is open daily from lunch through late evening to welcome travelers, professionals, and Romans looking for a peaceful spot to make their day or evening special.

Creating Your Own Space: Privacy and Conviviality for your Event

THRoof’s spaces are simple yet refined and lend themselves perfectly to hosting a corporate event, drinks with friends, or a simple coffee with family after a day of shopping in the nearby Via del Tritone area or at the National Galleries of Ancient Art at Palazzo Barberini. Throof’s corner spaces offer an uninterrupted view of the city and adapt to any type of private event—from a family celebration to a corporate aperitivo, from a commercial product launch to a birthday party.

The Culinary Offering

On the terrace, life revolves around two main moments of the day: lunch and aperitivo. Both culinary offerings feature simple yet delicious dishes, from fish tartare to hearty salads to pinsa and vegetable couscous.

The bar serves classic and reimagined cocktails, carefully selected labels, and spirits—everything you need to relax while admiring the sunset over the buildings and monuments of the Trevi neighborhood.

Rounding out the offering, THRoof regularly organizes themed aperitivo events that celebrate different cultures through the marriage of gastronomy and live entertainment. Music, singing, and cuisine intertwine in experiences designed to stimulate the senses: from the refinement of a French soirée to the authenticity of Roman street food, from Neapolitan soul to every tradition reimagined in a contemporary key, each evening becomes an experience of genuine conviviality.

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Discover Nakai Roma, a Japanese restaurant near Saint Peter’s square.

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Discover the Museo del Genio – a new art space with two great exhibitions in Rome.

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Dove fare shopping al Rione Monti di Roma. Qui troverete botteghe storiche e boutique indipendenti, artigiani, designer, negozi di abiti vintage.

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Romadiffusa Festival – la Festa dell’Ansa Barocca si terrà dal 16 al 19 ottobre 2025 per le strade e le piazze del centro storico di Roma.

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The Cineclub a San Giovanni, vicino alla Caffarella: proiezioni con registi, rassegne e dibattiti, cena km0 e ottimi vini. Gio–Dom. Ingresso con tessera.

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Visita la mostra Barocco Globale. Il mondo a Roma nel secolo di Bernini nelle sale delle Scuderie del Quirinale.

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Newly opened near Via del Corso and Trevi Fountain, Anavà brings authentic cuisine to Rome’s center for travelers and discerning locals.

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Discover Rome’s best exhibitions this autumn 2025: Gauguin, Mucha, Dalí and contemporary highlights. Plan your museum visits with our guide.

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From June 10 to September 14 2025 visit the solo exhibition by Wangechi Mutu at Galleria Borghese in Rome.

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Discover DonnaE Bistrot – A Tranquil Rooftop Escape in the Heart of Rome, where classic Italian recipes are reinvented with creativity.

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Visit the exhibition "Barocco globale. Il mondo a Roma nel secolo di Bernini" at Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome.

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Until July 6 visitors will have a unique chance to admire 24 of the most iconic artworks of Caravaggio at Palazzo Barberini.

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Shell Libreria Bistrot, a perfect corner to read, drink a coffee or grab a tasty meal.

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Visit the exhibition Flowers. Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence at Chiostro del Bramante in Rome.

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Discover the Munch exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome, one of the must-see exhibitions in Rome this spring.

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