Relaxed Cafés in Rome worth going out for.

Testaccio and Pigneto get my attention, and I've made peace with never recommending anything near the Trevi again.

I keep track of relaxed cafés in Rome and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Spazio Sette Libreria

Spazio Sette Libreria

Roma

Books, café & frescoes

Bar Amore di Zucca Fabio

Bar Amore di Zucca Fabio

Roma • $

Family-run Roman café

Very Açai - a friendly place

Very Açai - a friendly place

Roma • $$

Fresh bowls & smoothies

Augusto Caffè - Palombini Roma

Augusto Caffè - Palombini Roma

Roma • $$

Sleek breakfast & spritz

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Tulipane

Tulipane

Roma • $$

Vintage breakfast nook

Le Carré Français

Le Carré Français

Roma • $$

French café escape in rome

CONTI&CO CAFÈ

CONTI&CO CAFÈ

Roma

Specialty coffee & brunch

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Sensorio Coffee Lab

Sensorio Coffee Lab

Roma • $

Specialty coffee & egg creations

Frissón

Frissón

Roma • $

Listening bar & aperitivo

Sciascia Caffè 1919

Sciascia Caffè 1919

Roma • $

Historic coffee & chocolate

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Forno Ritorno

Forno Ritorno

Roma • $

Specialty coffee & slow mornings

Run by Nuns

Run by Nuns

Roma • $$

Nun-run specialty café

Massaro Bakery

Massaro Bakery

Roma • $

Pastries & Vatican escape

Zalib - Circolo Arci

Zalib - Circolo Arci

Roma

Community hangout & workspace

Chéri Pasticceria

Chéri Pasticceria

Roma

Cozy dessert hideout

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Frequently asked questions

How are these relaxed cafés in Rome chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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