There is a precise moment in the city when everything changes perspective. One simply needs to ascend. An elevator, a few floors, and the same Rome that seemed chaotic and suffocating suddenly becomes a skyline to contemplate with a cocktail in hand. 2026 brings with it a particularly rich season of terraces and rooftops, featuring established quality venues and new openings that are already worth noting in your diary.
Charlie’s Rooftop, Via Veneto: The Lounge of the Roman Aperitivo
Located on the sixth floor of the Intercontinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, Charlie’s is one of those terraces that works in every season—and the fact that it is open year-round speaks volumes about its formula. The name refers to the English expression “Good Time Charlie,” and the spirit is exactly that: refined mixology, elegant canapés, live music, and DJ sets that seamlessly accompany the transition from aperitivo to after-dinner. The crowd is that of contemporary Via Veneto—international jet-setters, high-end Romans, and hotel guests who find they have no reason to head back down to the street.
Open from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Via V. Veneto 62, 6th floor.
MAIO Rooftop, Via del Tritone: A View of Rome from the Seventh Floor of Rinascente
Two floors, a city view that never ceases to amaze, and opening hours from 10:00 AM until after dinner. MAIO at Tritone is one of those versatile addresses that works as well for Sunday brunch as it does for dinner under the stars—a novelty of the 2025 season that has established itself in 2026. Modern design, an international feel, and a drink list and cuisine that follow the day without interruption. Its location atop Rinascente makes it both accessible and unexpected; not everyone knows what lies up there.
Via del Tritone 61, 6th and 7th floors.
Adèle Mixology Lounge, Hotel Splendide Royal: Rome Seen from Above, Cocktail in Hand
At the highest point of the Splendide Royal, Adèle is a skybar in the most elegant sense of the term. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, light displays, and a design that is sophisticated without being heavy. The specialty, as the name suggests, is mixology—cocktails crafted with precise logic, to be enjoyed as the sky changes color and the sunset transforms the rooftops of Rome into something resembling a film set. Open from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Via di Porta Pinciana. Tel. +39 06 42168887.
Terrazza Montemartini, Palazzo Montemartini Rome: Diocletian from Above
Opening with the arrival of the warm season—typically in May—this is one of the most pleasant discoveries of contemporary Rome for those who do not yet know it. The rooftop of Palazzo Montemartini, a Radisson Collection Hotel, overlooks the Baths of Diocletian and offers aperitifs and gourmet delicacies in a contemporary setting that knows how to hold its own without overshadowing the history surrounding it. Ideal for those wishing to escape the summer heat without sacrificing the view.
Largo Giovanni Montemartini 20.
MAIO Milan, Piazza Duomo: Spires within Reach of Your Fork
The only Milanese address in this selection, but what an address it is! MAIO on the sixth floor of the Rinascente in Piazza Duomo offers one of the most iconic views in Italy—the spires of the Duomo at close range, the city below, and a cuisine that focuses on Italian tradition with an eye toward new flavors. Open from morning until night, with an intimate and chic atmosphere that makes you forget the street level. For those visiting Milan even for just a day, it is a destination that justifies itself.
2026 New Openings to Watch
Three Roman openings that will change the city’s rooftop map.
The Blade Terrace, Hilton Rome EUR: From May, the famous Blade Bar moves to the 15th floor for the summer season. The view dominates the EUR district and stretches as far as the Castelli Romani and toward the sea. An international sky bar with a drink list inspired by the theme of height and periodic events. It is the most unexpected address of the season—and often those are the ones not to be missed.
Nobu Rooftop, Via Veneto: The Nobu Hotel Rome will open its rooftop featuring views of Roman sunsets, lounge areas, and the brand philosophy that has set the standard in global luxury hospitality. Details have not yet been released, but expectations are already high.
Parco dei Principi Rooftop, Villa Borghese: Perhaps the most anticipated novelty. The Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa is completing a rooftop that will open for the summer and remain open year-round, offering views over Villa Borghese and the city. A project that is part of the hotel’s overall renovation and promises to become one of the benchmark addresses for luxury in Rome.
Outside the City, the Sea Calls
For those reading this guide beyond the city limits, two seasonal addresses complete the picture. La Plage Resort in Taormina with its Beach Club on the water and romantic pieds dans l’eau dinners with Isola Bella in the background.
And the Terrazza i Faraglioni at Hotel Raito in Vietri sul Mare, with the Gulf of Salerno on one side and the Amalfi Coast on the other—one of those sunsets that requires no filters.
Sometimes, ascending is the smartest thing one can do.
