Ciampini in Rome's Centro Storico runs an all-day brunch on the Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina terrace, with classic Italian breakfast pastries, frittatas and the gelato counter at the front.
Must order: Cornetto sfogliato, cappuccino and a frittata of seasonal vegetables.
Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 23:30. The piazza terrace fills at brunch; arrive before 11:00 on weekends.
Address: Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29, 00186 Roma, Rome
Pianostrada in Rome's Centro Storico runs Saturday-Sunday brunch with the focaccia di Pianostrada, polenta-and-egg plates and a modern Roman menu in the walled-garden room.
Order: Focaccia with mortadella and stracciatella, plus poached eggs over polenta.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead for the garden seats from May to September. Closed Monday all day.
Ginger Sapori e Salute in Rome's Centro Storico runs an all-day vegetarian-friendly brunch carte near the Spanish Steps, with granola bowls, focaccia plates and the cold-pressed juice bar.
Order: Granola bowl with sourdough toast, avocado and a soft-boiled egg.
Tip: Open daily 09:00 to 23:30. The brunch carte runs all day; weekend bookings recommended.
Doppio Zeroo in Rome's Ostiense district runs a weekend brunch buffet at €22 per head with rotating savoury and sweet plates, the city's most generous all-you-can-eat brunch from 10:00.
Order: The all-you-can-eat weekend brunch buffet with rotating savoury and sweet plates.
Tip: Book the rooftop terrace from May to September. The 12:00 buffet refresh is the freshest of the morning.
Panella in Rome's Esquilino quarter runs an all-day bakery brunch with pizza bianca slices, frittatas, sandwiches and the cornetto-and-cappuccino counter from 07:00.
Order: Pizza bianca with mortadella plus a cornetto and cappuccino at the bar.
Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 22:00. The pizza bianca lunch counter heats up at 12:00; arrive before for the freshest.
Marigold in Rome's Ostiense district runs Saturday and Sunday brunch sets at €25 per head, with sourdough plates, granola bowls, eggs and the city's strongest cardamom-bun finish.
Order: Sourdough breakfast plate with poached eggs, smoked salmon and pickled cucumber.
Tip: Book a week ahead for Sunday 11:00 brunch. Open Tue-Sun 08:30 to 18:00; closed Monday.
Pianostrada in Rome's Centro Storico runs Saturday-Sunday brunch with the focaccia di Pianostrada, polenta-and-egg plates and a modern Roman menu in the walled-garden room.
Order: Focaccia with mortadella and stracciatella, plus poached eggs over polenta.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead for the garden seats from May to September. Closed Monday all day.
Cristina Bowerman's Romeo Chef and Baker in Rome's Aventino district runs all-day brunch with the savoury maritozzo, frittata plates, sourdough breakfast and the bakery-counter pastry case.
Order: Maritozzo savoury with mortadella plus a frittata with seasonal vegetables.
Tip: Open daily 07:30 to 23:00. Weekend brunch sets are 28 euros; book Sunday a week ahead.
Ginger Sapori e Salute in Rome's Centro Storico runs an all-day vegetarian-friendly brunch carte near the Spanish Steps, with granola bowls, focaccia plates and the cold-pressed juice bar.
Order: Granola bowl with sourdough toast, avocado and a soft-boiled egg.
Tip: Open daily 09:00 to 23:30. The brunch carte runs all day; weekend bookings recommended.
