Stravinskij Bar

"There are few places as iconic as Hotel de Russie’s Stravinskij Bar. The inside is undeniably classy, but it’s the outside terrace that really packs a punch. Tables are topped with martinis and framed by peaceful manicured gardens. It’s a slice of Rome’s Dolce Vita at its best. The aperitivo menu offers some excellent pre-dinner cocktails, including a great Sbagliato and a pleasing riff on the Americano. The Stravinskij Champagne is a sweet mix of botanicals with lavender and angostura, topped with Comte de Montaigne Extra Brut. The food menu is delightfully old-school, with club sandwiches and chocolate mousse plus Amatriciana pasta and tiramisu post-10:30 p.m." - Maresa Manara

"Hotel de Russie’s fabulous courtyard bar is the place to live Rome 's 21st-century dolce vita. The hotel itself is the preferred address for VIPs and celebrities, so it makes sense that the garden bar is a posh and private Eden. At any time of year, the city’s best-dressed hold court at the outdoor tables, while a seat at the indoor bar is akin to winning the Iron Throne. It’s important to note that, since the Stravinskij Bar single-handedly resurrected Rome's cocktail scene, drinks will cost you royally. Try the signature martini, The Gibson."

"Lovely gardens and complimentary snacks with your drink."

"Treat yourself to some high Roman style in this grand and beautiful classic. The surrounding gardens are majestic, with trimmed hedges and giant poplar trees that make the whole place feel wonderfully discreet. The cocktails are clever variations on the standards—a Stravinskij Spritz, for instance, that mixes prosecco with berries and spices; a Rossini that replaces the bellini's peach with strawberry puree—and if bar snacks aren't enough there's a solid menu, including a list of caviar-dressed options for those feeling extra swanky." - Maresa Manara