8 brunch in Rome, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Rome.
Marigold ★ 4.5
ostiense · Via Giovanni da Empoli 37, 00154 Roma
Hours: Sat-Sun 09:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Book a week ahead for Sunday 11:00 brunch. Open Tue-Sun 08:30 to 18:00; closed Monday.
Pianostrada ★ 4.4
centro-storico · Via delle Zoccolette 22, 00186 Roma
Hours: Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead for the garden seats from May to September. Closed Monday all day.
Romeo Chef and Baker ★ 4.4
prati · Piazza dell'Emporio 28, 00153 Roma
Hours: Daily 07:30-23:00, weekend brunch 10:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Open daily 07:30 to 23:00. Weekend brunch sets are 28 euros; book Sunday a week ahead.
Barnum Cafe ★ 4.3
centro-storico · Via del Pellegrino 87, 00186 Roma
Hours: Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00
Barnum Cafe in Rome's Centro Storico runs weekend brunch with avocado toast, poached eggs and sourdough plates, with a strong filter coffee and natural-wine list by the glass.
Tip: Book Sunday brunch a week ahead. The brunch set with coffee and juice runs 22 euros per head.
Panella L'Arte del Pane ★ 4.2
esquilino · Via Merulana 54, 00185 Roma
Hours: Daily 07:00-22:00
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.
Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 22:00. The pizza bianca lunch counter heats up at 12:00; arrive before for the freshest.
Ginger Sapori e Salute ★ 4.1
centro-storico · Via Borgognona 43-44, 00187 Roma
Hours: Daily 09:00-23:30
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.
Tip: Open daily 09:00 to 23:30. The brunch carte runs all day; weekend bookings recommended.
Ciampini ★ 4.0
centro-storico · Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29, 00186 Roma
Hours: Daily 07:00-23:30
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.
Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 23:30. The piazza terrace fills at brunch; arrive before 11:00 on weekends.
Doppio Zeroo ★ 4.0
ostiense · Via Ostiense 68, 00154 Roma
Hours: Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00
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.
Tip: Book the rooftop terrace from May to September. The 12:00 buffet refresh is the freshest of the morning.