Gambero Rosso’s “Bar d’Italia 2025” guide celebrates its 25th edition. This edition features 1110 bars evaluated using the Chicchi and Tazzine criteria: the Chicchi judge the quality of the coffee, while the Tazzine offer an overall assessment of the establishment, considering quality, variety of offer, service and ambience.
The best coffee bars in Rome
As for newcomers to the podium, three establishments reached the top: Loste in Milan, Palazzo Rainaldi in Treia (MC), and Faro in Rome. Faro, which we told you about some time ago for the sweet “maricordo, “ stands out for its ability to spread coffee culture in the capital. In addition to Faro, Spazio Niko Romito Bar e Cucina was also recognized with Tre Chicchi e Tre Tazzine, underscoring the capital’s excellence in the Italian bar scene. These establishments embody the evolution of the Italian bar, combining tradition and innovation in a rich and dynamic cultural context.
Rome boasts a diverse bar scene, with venues ranging from historic cafes to modern neighborhood bars. These spaces are not only places to socialize, but also theaters of innovative experiences or reference points for local communities.
Other Lazio bars featured in the guide
There are 88 Lazio insignia in the guide, the 10 new additions being Dolcemascolo, Le Levain Café, Love – Specialty Croissants, Otaleg and Sensorio Coffee Lab in Rome; Farm Coffee in Aprilia (LT); Zest in Ardea (RM); Koru Caffè in Frascati (RM); L’Angolo del Caffè in Ostia (RM) and Holy Hemp in Rieti.
Other awards in Italy
The guide also honors establishments that have maintained high quality for more than a decade with the Stars category. Among the award-winning establishments are Caffè Sicilia in Noto and Antico Caffè Spinnato in Palermo. In addition, the illy Bar of the Year 2025 Award was given to Gustificio in Carmignano di Brenta (PD) for its commitment to sustainability.