Cielo Terrace & Restaurant, Hotel de la Ville

The Cielo bar is so beloved for a sunset cocktails and light bites that a line forms for one of its 15 to 20 tables each evening an hour or so before sunset. Hotel guests and non-guests alike come for the quintessential view of Rome, from Saint Peter’s dome to the distant hills, viewed from under Cielo’s classic red and cream striped umbrellas. The view is paired with either a signature or classic cocktail, and if hungry, the small menu includes carpaccios, focaccine and several salads. Even for hotel guests, a reservation at sunset is highly recommended. Check the website as some evenings have a DJ and dancing, which shifts the typical quiet ambiance. For those seeking a full dinner, Cielo Restaurant sits one level above the bar.

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