Looking for a date spot in the eternal city of Rome? We got you! Check out the following date ideas that are perfect for all couples. Take your pick from jazz bars, parks, rooftops, tours, restaurants and fun activities to do with your loved ones! Suitable for all pockets, from free.99 to five star hotels, we got you covered!
Fancy taking your date to a 20s themed cocktail bar? Then Thomas Jerry speakeasy is the best option! Italy’s first ‘secret bar’ is well known in Rome for its incredible cocktails, moody atmosphere and 1920s music.
Prices: 12-15 euro
Opening Times: 9pm-4:30am ( closed on Sundays)
Open Air Cinema
The open air-cinema will enliven the evenings of the couples in Rome throughout the summer with screenings of recently released successful films. Additionally, there will be encounters with cinema personalities, presentations, live performances, all complemented by a food area where you and your date can enjoy your night!
Here are the locations of the open-air cinema’s this year:
Notti di Cinema a Piazza Vittorio
- from 15th of June to 15th of September
- starts at 9:30pm
- 3,50 – 6 euro
- at Piazza Vittorio
Monteverde Il Cinema Sotto le Stelle
- from 5th of June to 5th of September
- starts at 9:30pm
- 3:30 – 5 euro
- at Largo Alessandrina Ravizza
Club Derrière
If you want to impress your date, try Club Derriere, a Roman speakeasy with a secret entrance! Are you intrigued yet? This underground bar offers delicious cocktails and an atmosphere and music that will allow you to talk to your date! Something else cool? The toilet is hidden behind a bookshelf!
Pro tip: make reservations before to avoid not being let in!
Price: 9 – 25 euro
Opening Times: 10pm – 4am daily
Tram Jazz Rome
Something a bit different for a date idea would be the Tram Jazz. Have a candlelight dinner accompanied by jazz music on a city centre tram journey. A magical dinner experience with live music and the view of the magnificent Colosseum at night!
Price: 80 – 90 euro per person
Opening Times: starts at 9pm (closed on Sundays)
Adele Mixology Lounge
Breathtaking views for an expensive date! It’s a must visit sunset rooftop with authentic Italian hospitality in Rome. The view is incredible, the atmosphere, vibe and the main is the service makes you never want to leave! Most nights they have live music playing with the incredible singer Anna Fondi!
Price: from 20 euro
Opening Times: daily from 4:30pm – midnight
The Court
The Court is the exclusive cocktail bar in Rome with refined cocktails showcased in a sophisticated hotel lounge offering a terrace with Colosseum views. It’s a unique experience and it will definitely impress any date!
Pro tip: make reservations in advance easily on google maps.
Price: from 27 euro
Opening Times: 6pm – 2am daily
The Magick Bar
The Magick Bar is a nice and convenient place for a summer date night in Rome. It’s a combination of a restaurant with good food and wine, a cocktail bar and a lounge with DJ all along the Tevere River. A great location for an outdoor date idea!
Price: from 10 euro
Opening Times: 6pm – 2am daily
Giardino Verano
The Verano Garden is perfect for spending an evening date in the cool of the trees that surround it, between good drinks and excellent live music. The colourful tables, wooden benches and rows of lights make the outdoor place lively and relaxed. If you want a date that away from the busy streets of Rome, this is the perfect spot!
Price: from 6 euro
Opening Times: 4pm – 2am
Are you two foodies? Join Rome Food Tour!
If you and your date are foodies, this is the right activity for you! This is a date you don’t have to plan, just show up and enjoy the delicious Roman food, wine and beer! With a fun foodie guide and a small intimate group, you and your date will have plenty to discuss and bond over the tasty Italian dishes while walking around the most romantic neighbourhood of Rome: Trastevere!
Price: from 90 euro
Opening Times: 1pm and 5-7pm daily
* use code ‘ TRAVEL15 ‘ for 15% off!
Zuma
Zuma Rome doubles as a rooftop and a restaurant in the heart of The Eternal City. Take your date for some drinks on the rooftop and then enjoy a fancy meal together. The food is Japanese cuisine and our recommendation would be sharing the starters and the food to get to try the most of the menu. Impress your date with this beautiful experience in Rome!
Pro tip: book way in advance as it’s usually fully booked
Price: from 50 euro
Opening Times: 12-3pm and 6pm-2am daily
Taverna Lucifero
Taverna Lucifero is one of the best kept secrets of Rome. Famous for its truffle pasta, fondue and the generous amounts of truffle on every dish. Located in a touristy area but hidden from the tourists, a small, cosy restaurant that will impress any lover! Share a fondue together and have your own ‘Lady and the Trump’ moment with the Roman spaghetti!
Price: from 30 euro
Opening Times: 7pm – 12 am (closed on Sundays)
Private Cooking Class
You know what they say ‘Lovers that cook together, stay together!’ and making pasta from scratch sure is a truly bonding experience! A private cooking class for your date in Rome? What can be more romantic than that? Add a few glasses of Prosecco and a Tiramisu at the end, a fun chef and a great playlist and you will wish the date never ends! Do you want your date to be memorable? Book this class!!
Price: from 1500 euro
Opening Times: choose the time that suits you best
* use code ‘ TRAVEL15 ‘ for 15% off!
Janiculum Hill
One of Rome’s most well-known free viewpoints, the Gianicolo is easily accessible and offers an excellent view of the Eternal City. Walk up the stairs and enjoy a romantic date looking over the city of Rome! This is the couples’ go to spot for a casual but charming date!
Price: Free
Opening Times: open 24h
Pincio Terrace
You simply can’t miss going on a date at Terrazza del Pincio in the area of the Villa Borghese Gardens. Bring your snacks, drinks and enjoy the sunset with your loved one! The view is spectacular, over Piazza del Popolo and The Vatican City. If you are lucky, you will also get to listen to live music! What’s more romantic than this?
Price: FREE
Opening Times: open 24h
Picnic at Villa Doria Pamphili
Looking for a quiet date idea? Try having a picnic at Villa Doria Pamphili! Go for a nice long walk around it and settle down under the shade of the trees for a sunset picnic! Fresh air and quiet park, sounds like the best date opportunity! Bring your lovers’ favourite snacks and drinks, a blanket and get ready for long wholesome conversations!
Price: FREE
Opening Times: 7am – 9pm
MAXXI Museum
If you are looking for a date at a museum, MAXXI is one of the best contemporary art museums to visit in Rome. Designed by the famed architect Zaha Hadid, MAXXI offers an array of exhibitions throughout the year as well as a cafe, restaurant and a bar! The perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon date exploring art and installations.
Price: 18 euro
Opening Times: 11am – 7pm (closed on Mondays)
Sushi e Noodles
Sushi date? This is the perfect spot! Great interior design, incredible drinks and cocktails, delicious food and big portions and fair prices! This restaurant ticks all the boxes! Impress your date and leave with a full stomach and maybe… in love? Make sure to reserve before going!
Price: 20-30 euro per person
Opening Times: 12-3pm and 7pm-midnight
* multiple locations around the city, make sure to check the closest one to you!
Tipsy Art Class
If you are searching for a fun date idea, The Tipsy Art class is the best for you! paint, drinks loads of wine, eat snacks and listen to good music! This is a unique and memorable date for anyone looking to spend a fun evening together with their loved one. The best thing? You get to keep your masterpiece and have a keepsake from your date in Rome!
Price: from 49 euro
Opening Times: starts at 7pm daily
Location: Central Rome, Via Cavour
* use code ‘ TRAVEL15 ‘ for 15% off!
The Appuntamento
Quite probably the most aesthetic and chic restaurant in Rome! The great attention to details, the particularity of the dishes and the beauty of this place, makes the restaurant unique, wonderful and welcoming! Perfect for any lovers and BE SURE you will impress you date with this special location!
Price: from 30 euro
Opening Times: 12pm – 2 am (closed on Sundays)
Bowling
Bowling is a great idea for a date due to its fun elements, allowing couples to be competitive with each other or practice their team building abilities! Great spot for playing, eating, drinking and relaxing! The pricers are affordable and the food is delicious! There are also loads of drink choices! Looking for an adventurous date idea? This is the one!
Price: from 20 euro
Opening Times: 4:30pm – 1am daily
