If you’re looking for a charming place in the heart of Rome to sip coffee, Caffè Rosati is a true piece of the city’s history. Opened in 1922 by the Rosati family, which already operated an establishment on Via Veneto since 1911, it is located in Piazza del Popolo, in one of the historic buildings designed by Giuseppe Valadier.
The artists of Bar Rosati
The café, which had been open for more than 100 years, quickly became a landmark for artists, writers, journalists and intellectuals who gravitated to the Eternal City, especially the 1950s and 1960s, when it hosted the likes of Pier Paolo Pasolini, Elsa Morante, Alberto Moravia, Giorgio Bassani, Carmelo Bene, Bernardo Bertolucci and Italo Calvino.
In the 1950s, Caffè Rosati, as the “Pasolini Roma” website also claims, was an emblematic place of Roman intellectual life. After a first outing to the theater or a film screening, it was there that cultured Rome met: evenings enlivened by heated discussions and exchanges of ideas. Pasolini, for example, frequented this ancient café along with Laura Betti, Elsa Morante and Alberto Moravia, divided between lively conversations and the birth of literary and cinematic masterpieces.
The Rosati bar today
Today, Café Rosati continues to be a landmark, offering quality products such as excellent coffees, pastries, homemade ice cream made with organic ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere. With its air-conditioned spaces and extensive menu ranging from bar to restaurant, it is a destination for those seeking an Italian-style break with a touch of history and tradition.
The venue has maintained its historic charm, still hosting events, tastings and social moments. Ideal for a tramezzino on your lunch break or a tart and coffee as a snack.
A must for those who want to savor an authentic piece of the Rome of yesterday and today.