From natural wine bars to historic enoteche, discover the best places to drink wine in Rome, with top picks across the city’s neighborhoods.

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Just imagine you’re in the eternal city, enjoying the best views of the Roman monuments when suddenly you feel a calling… It’s wine time! Now you have to look for the perfect spot to go, but in a city full of enoteche (wine bars) where is the perfect spot for you? 

Search no more, we’ve got you! In this guide you can find the top wine bars in Rome and choose the one that matches your vibe.

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Via del Governo Vecchio, 74 (Navona)
Daily from 12pm – 1am

Reputedly the smallest wine bar in Rome, it is also the oldest on . Rustic outdoor space is available, and confident, passionate staff are inside. Italian wines are the reason to come here, with a surprising selection, and friendly prices for the fine quality. Asking advice from staff will ensure a friendly chat so what better place to brush up on your regional knowledge? One of the best bars for people watching, hours disappear too easily. Be warned, then, Il Piccolo serves many drinks, but food is not aplenty.

Via di Monserrato, 4 (centro storico) 
Monday 3pm – 10.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 12pm – 10.30pm, weekends 12pm – 12am

This small wine boutique, situated in the heart of the eternal city, offers a wide range of exclusive Italian wines, with around 250 options in their catalogue. Patrizia Bortone, head of the wine bar, makes sure her guests have the most amazing experience in a romantic and intimate atmosphere. What makes Enoteca Bortone special is they don’t have a physical menu, Patrizia and her son Giampaolo, the chef, personally interview guests to ensure a perfect wine choice. 

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Via del Pellegrino, 77 (Campo de’ Fiori)
Tue-Sun, 12 pm-1am

Trying different wines from a diverse catalogue while listening to vinyls, sounds like a dream, right? At Roma this comes true. They created a unique space for wine and music lovers, where you can get a glass of excellent Italian wine and a classic vinyl record at the same time. If you want to have the wine tasting experience with a little extra coolness, this is the place to go!

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Via dei Cappellari, 64 (Centro storico)
Tuesday to Sunday 7pm – 11pm, lunch from 12.00 – 3.00pm

Top tier cold cuts, grilled meat, diverse fish dishes and some of Italy’s best wines are to be found inside La Fiaschetta. At this cantina you can also try a selection of artisan beers carefully selected. La Fiaschetta is an ideal spot for aperitivo time and dinner in a relaxing and cozy space. 

Via del Conservatorio, 58 (Campo de’ Fiori)
Daily 5.30pm – 11.30pm, Saturday/Sunday lunch from 12pm – 3.30pm

A historical and iconic spot in Rome where you can enjoy the best dinner and also book wine tasting sessions. Their food is crafted from natural and original materials with artisanal Italian wine by their side. Their tastings welcome all levels of wine enthusiasts and seek to show the culinary traditions of Italy. For advanced wine lovers, Rimessa Roscioli offers a more private and special tasting where you can “taste the legends”, this experience includes a full dinner.

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Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 14 (Centro Storico)
Monday to Saturday 12pm – 12am

With more than 30 years of experience in the world of wine and Italian cuisine, this beloved enoteca offers an unforgettable experience, almost like stepping back in time inside a building dating to 1527. Wine bottles can also be purchased during your visit. The menu features a selection of 850 different wines and high-quality small plates, including bruschetta, artichokes, and their famous San Daniele prosciutto with mozzarella, perfect for enjoying alongside a tasting. Over the years, it has also become one of the most , loved by both locals and visitors alike. It is worth noting that they do not take reservations, so arriving early is highly recommended.

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Via del Monte della Farina, 38 (Centro storico)
Monday to Saturday 10am – 3pm, 5pm – 1pm

A very Roman space with bottles of wine that go up to the ceiling, the perfect spot to experience the true Roman city center with an excellent bottle of wine. A very special thing about Il Vinaietto is that they chose to keep the original building cover for a touch of history in their wine bar.

Viale Pinturicchio, 32
Monday to Saturday 5.30pm – 11.30pm, Sunday 12pm – 6pm

A wine bar with 10 years of experience offering a great selection of wine, stop by for a time of relaxation and a top tier wine glass. The star of the show, Ciro Borriello, will make it impossible to refuse one of their amazing dishes to go with the wine. His advice is to sit at the bar and experience the wine first hand, from ordering there, watching it be poured and getting the best recommendations!

Via Rialto, 27
Monday to Thursday 11am – 11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am – 12am

Solovino, near Metro Cipro, is one of Rome’s best spots to explore natural wines in a relaxed and welcoming setting. With around 2,500 labels from across Europe, the selection changes almost daily and ranges from easy-drinking bottles to rare finds.

More than just a wine bar, Solovino offers a fun, approachable way to discover natural wine, with indoor and outdoor seating and events like “Apri Tutto,” where guests can taste different wines by the glass. The food menu follows the same ethical and sustainable philosophy, with snacks, bruschette, tramezzini and dishes such as artichoke lasagna and eggplant parmigiana.

Solovino is open for lunch, aperitivo and dinner, making it a great address for anyone curious to drink well and discover something new.

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Via degli Scipioni, 118-122
Daily 9.30am – 1.30pm, 3.30pm – 8.00pm

Since 1922, Enoteca Del Frate has been one of Rome’s great destinations for wine lovers. With more than 3,000 labels in its catalogue, including Italian and international wines, champagne, whisky, and many other spirits, it combines the long-standing expertise of the Del Frate family with a carefully curated and intimate atmosphere.

Its wine bar concept follows the French bar à vin model: a restaurant where food and tasting wines go hand in hand. Alongside its outstanding wine selection, Del Frate Kitchen offers two different menus for lunch and dinner, both of which change every month. The result is a refined yet welcoming experience, where traditional Roman flavours, quality ingredients, and great wines come together beautifully.

Via degli Scipioni, 30 (Ottaviano) 
Tuesday to Sunday 5.30pm – 1.00am

A story told through wine, at Magazzino Scipioni they believe each bottle tells a unique story. Sitting with them means living a story through a glass of wine carefully selected, in their menu guests can find sparkling wine, reds, whites, rosé and do a tasting of their choice.

Via del Boschetto, 41 (Monti)
Monday to Friday 1pm – 3pm, Saturday 7pm – 12.30pm

is home to some of Rome’s most interesting wine bars, and La Barrique is certainly one of the best. Meaning “a large wine barrel” in French, this classic bar focuses mainly on Italian labels while also featuring an excellent selection of German wines. It has been serving quality wines for decades and has expanded its kitchen over time to offer a broader food menu. Still, settling in with a great glass of wine, a well-paired cheese plate, and the occasional live music remains one of the best ways to enjoy the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of this much-loved spot.

Via Cernaia 37/b (Repubblica)
Monday to Saturday 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm

Building on the success of Rome’s oldest enoteca, founded in 1821, Trimani Wine Bar opened in 1991. While the historic wine shop and its special tasting evenings are well worth a visit, the wine bar itself offers a more intimate and contemporary experience. With its modern décor and slightly younger crowd, Trimani Wine Bar is a cosy spot for a relaxed glass of wine. It also regularly hosts special events and tastings, so keep an eye on their Instagram page.

Via Genova, 19 (Repubblica) 
Daily 5pm – 1am

On the famous, and very Roman, Rione Monti, this wine bar offers excellent service, variety of wines and a relaxed environment to drink them, Domus Vini is for sure a place to visit when in Rome. Besides the wine, Domus Vini has a menu with tasty dishes such as a classic risotto and different fish options. 

Via del Viminale, 62
Monday to Saturday 11am – 2pm and 4pm – 9.30pm

Situated near metro Repubblica and , this enoteca has a cozy and welcoming environment, also a patio in front of the store where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine. This historical Roman wine bar offers a vast selection of wines both from Italian and international brands where the guests can choose from. 

Vicolo del Bologna, 19
Daily 6pm – 12am

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Situated in the heart of , L’Antidoto is a wine bar that is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine in good company, and is frequently chosen by both Romans and visitors. It offers a selection of wines produced by artisan winemakers and wineries with a strong focus on careful processes and sustainability. Alongside its wine list, it also serves high-quality food, largely inspired by Lazio’s gastronomic tradition, with vegetarian options available on the menu. The bar has an outdoor area where you can sit, and also offers takeaway. L’Antidoto has become one of the main hubs of the natural wine movement in Rome.

Via San Marino, 47 (Trieste) 
Tuesday to Sunday 5pm-1am

Wine + good food + live music = Crash Roma. With around 100 wine labels from all over the world, this enoteca has created a cool and informal space to try the best wines. Their wine selection and Italian cuisine is the result of years of research, experience and innovation: their menu serves fusion dishes, like hummus with black sesame, babaganoush, crash bao, salmon sandwiches and others, making themselves different from typical Roman wine bars. On Fridays and Saturdays they have a live jazz music show. Reservations can be made through their website or WhatsApp number.

Via del Condottieri, 26/27
Sunday to Thursday 6pm – 12.30am, Friday and Saturday 6pm – 1am

Fresh on the scene is Enoteca Vigneto, a tongue-in-cheek play on words, found in hip . The cosy, cafe vibe is offset by modern fixtures and a shiny Schimmel piano. Italian wines abound, and they feature a well researched selection of French champagnes. The tradition of delicious cold meats and cheeses supplied with wine by the glass is upheld. With this tradition, Enoteca Vigneto astutely references the past, yet promotes a contemporary attitude totally suited to one of the trendier areas of Rome. With wallet- friendly prices, this place is sure to be a lovely neighbourhood hang out.

Via Gentile da Mogliano, 172
Daily 6pm – 2am

A small natural wine bar in the heart of Pigneto. If you want to try natural and organic wines this is the place, Sospeso Enoteca has a menu so big you’ll feel lost, but don’t worry! Their staff is more than prepared to guide you to your perfect wine. One of their special traits is storytelling, every wine you’ll try will be explained so you understand how they were made. They also have cocktails and beer, their kitchen has aperitivo and dinner options. 

Via Faleria, 12 (San Giovanni) 
Monday to Saturday 6.00pm – 12.00am

Amazing wine menu and food laboratory all in one place! Piano C has an immense catalogue of wines, with red, white, rosé, sparkling and meditation wine options. You can stop by and try the wines at their bar and also buy to drink later. Inside their menu, guests can find everything from orange and sparkling, to ‘meditation’ (dessert) wines, truly something for everyone! Piano C seeks to create a social club like environment, they give out samples so you can taste before you buy which is a great plus for travelers and new wine enthusiasts.

P.za Vittorio Emanuele II, 103
Mon – Sat 10am – 12am

Overlooking the arcades of Piazza Vittorio, Quartino is one of the area’s most interesting wine bars, combining the soul of a wine bar with contemporary cuisine. A welcoming, finely decorated venue offering an extensive and carefully curated selection of wines and champagne, paired with a more structured food menu that goes well beyond the classic aperitivo.

Ideal for anyone looking for a high-quality wine bar in Rome, in an authentic and less touristy area where drinking well is clearly the priority.

Via Nino Bixio, 93 (Manzoni)
Monday to Saturday 10am – 1.15pm, 4.30pm – 9pm

“Always nice to stop by Tiziana”, the Romans say! If you pass by Chiesa Santa Maria all’Esquilino you should definitely pass by Wine Art by Tiziana Ciampetti, a typical enoteca with a variety of wine for all tastes. Most customers comment on the excellent and fast service they offer, and of course the lovely environment. 

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