Set atop the Spanish Steps, it’s hard to resist the pull of Il Palazzetto. It’s a calming bubble in what can otherwise feel like quite an overpowering area of people playing music and selling plastic wares. We decided to head here for our first drink in Rome and celebrate the holiday. It was easy to find(quite literally at the top of steps), with a lovely entrance way to welcome you in. We quickly found a seat — it wasn’t that busy, with only a few couples and one or two families — and settled in. Service wasn’t exactly engaged with us at all throughout the experience, which was a shame; they didn’t make us feel hugely welcome, but we didn’t feel the need to leave at any point. A glass of prosecco and pint of lager were served with a nice selection of nibbles, as is the style in Italy. Vegetable crisps were a firm favourite and even I couldn’t deny how lovely the large green olives looked. It’s not a cheap option, with cocktails around the € 10 mark and prosecco at € 8. They do have some craft beer available but you’re really breaking the bank on those! Unfortunately for us, the steps are currently under renovation so we couldn’t fully experience them, but it was still a good start to the holiday. Recommended if you’re walking past and feel like a treat.
R. K.
Place rating: 4 Valhalla, NY
This is all about the views overlooking the Spanish Steps on a wonderful Rome afternoon. A glass of wine — a view of the Italian rooftops; of the artists attempting to sell. Views — up and down the Spanish steps — of tourist and residents walking among the many storefronts. This is simple Italian pleasure. The food is a distant second here. The fried appetizer selection(mozzarella sticks /chicken sticks, etc.) all taste the same. The pizza — average. But who cares — the experience here remains«Five Stars». I could’ve stayed all afternoon…
Katie C.
Place rating: 5 Kent, WA
This place was amazing! We had to have dinner here two nights! Such a beautiful view of the Spanish steps, great food and drinks. Totally my kind of place! They only serve drinks, pizza/snacks and dessert! Lovely place to watch the sunset! We had great experiences and waiters both times! Cute little bathroom too with good smelling soap as well!
Crystal P.
Place rating: 3 Mineola, NY
this place looked awesome the first time we saw it and couldn’t wait to go there for lunch the next day. so when we went they didn’t tell us they stopped serving food at a certain time during the day. once we found out no food we wanted to leave but no one was around for at least 30 minutes. I mean even if we wanted more drinks no one came back. maybe that’s a Rome thing. nice place though.
Gdo
Place rating: 1 Paris
Une superbe vue sur les fameuses marches de la Piazza d’Espana. On se laisse facilement attirer par ce bar à vins et ses deux terrasses. On n’a peut-être pas eu de chance mais on a eu droit à un accueil assez quelconque, refus d’accès à la seconde terrasse qui a été miraculeusement ouverte dix minutes plus tard, à l’absence de carte pour choisir et à une addition astronomique(17 euros pour un ¾ San Pe et un(tout petit) Schweppes. J’ai demandé un ticket de caisse et comme par hasard la caisse né fonctionnait pas … Dommage, la vue est imprenable mais on a vraiment eu l’impression de s’être fait avoir mais après tout en vacances faut bien se lâcher un peu.