8 brunch in Rome, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Rome.
Cafe Merenda ★ 4.4
ostiense · Via del Gazometro 5/A, 00154 Roma
Hours: Tue-Fri 08:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 08:30-15:30, closed Monday
Chiara Caruso's Cafe Merenda in Rome's Ostiense district by the Gazometro is the French-style bakery and brunch room with three-day croissants.
Tip: Open Tue-Sun from 08:00. The brunch set with coffee and viennoiserie is 22 euros; the corner terrace seats 12.
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.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead for the garden seats from May to September. Closed Monday all day.
Le Carre Francais ★ 4.4
prati · Via Vittoria Colonna 30, 00193 Roma
Hours: Daily 07:30-22:30, weekend brunch 09:00-15:00
Le Carre Francais in Rome's Prati district is the French boulangerie, patisserie and bistrot with unlimited weekend brunch sets at 32 euros.
Tip: Open daily from 07:30. The unlimited 32 euro brunch runs 09:00 to noon weekends; book Sunday three days 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.
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.
Tip: Open daily 07:00-22:00. 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.
Tip: Open daily 09:00-23:30. 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.
Tip: Open daily 07:00-23:30. 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.
Tip: Book the rooftop terrace from May to September. The 12:00 buffet refresh is the freshest of the morning.