A breathtaking view and cuisine that looks far and wide. Rome today is told through two restaurants that symbolize different yet complementary visions. From a Michelin star to a young restaurant that promises to conquer it soon. Aroma and Nomos Ante, two unmissable addresses for Roman gastronomic luxury.

From the iconic rooftop overlooking the Colosseum of Aroma to the contemporary and identity-driven vision of Nomos Ante , two restaurants today tell the story of the two most interesting souls of the <a href="https://www.lofficielitalia.com/fashion-week/valentino-sfilata-roma-autunno-inverno-2026-2027" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roman</a> gastronomic scene. Indeed, as some of you may already know, <a href="https://www.lofficielitalia.com/viaggi/hotel-de-russie-25-anni-dove-dormire-a-roma-lusso" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rome</a> often tells a story of layers. A history observed from above and a present fermenting in its neighborhoods. Today, this dual spirit also takes shape at the table, through two venues that, despite speaking different languages, share a common ambition: to transform cuisine into an experience, a story, a vision. On one side, Aroma , a Michelin-starred restaurant since 2014, literally suspended above the Eternal City. On the other , Nomos Ante , one of the most interesting openings in recent times in the Eternal City, already considered by industry insiders to be a future star (fingers crossed).<h3 data-start="630" data-end="641" style="text-align: justify;"> Aroma</h3> That great classic we desperately need Located on the top floor of Palazzo Manfredi , Aroma is much more than just a Michelin-starred restaurant; it&#39;s a prized vantage point overlooking the eternal soul of the city. The terrace overlooking the Colosseum offers one of the most beautiful and iconic views of the city, while the cuisine creates a coherent, elegant, and profoundly Italian experience. At the helm is Chef Giuseppe Di Iorio , who constructs his unique menus as a constant dialogue with the Lazio region, reinterpreting tradition with extreme technique and restraint. An incredible play on oxymorons that won us over from the first moment. Excellent raw materials, recognizable and enduring flavors, and that art of cooking know-how make each dish a balancing act between tradition and haute cuisine. Completing the journey is an internationally renowned wine cellar curated by sommelier Alessandro Crognale , with over 600 labels and a special focus on Champagne, capable of precisely accompanying every nuance of the menu. Since 2014, Aroma has held a Michelin star, confirming a rare and valuable consistency in the Roman restaurant scene.

Aroma

A place where time stands still, the view becomes part of the dish, and excellence is no longer just a goal, but a promise kept.

<h3 data-start="1811" data-end="1827" style="text-align: justify;">Nomos Ante</h3> The star that Rome awaits In the Regola district, inside the new Nomos Hotel, Nomos Ante is one of the most interesting and talked-about openings of recent months. A restaurant that already has a very distinct, clear, and mature identity, despite being just starting out. Here, the cuisine is under the direction of young executive chef Giulio Zoli , who blends Italian roots and a global vision into a contemporary, personal, and surprisingly insightful cuisine. His language unfolds through sauces conceived as veritable architectural works of flavor, measured acidity, prominent vegetables, and a sort of &quot;Romanity in motion&quot; that doesn&#39;t crystallize into banal nostalgia. These are flavors that don&#39;t seek immediate impact or smug references. It&#39;s a cuisine that works in depth, based on balance, subtraction, and culture. A clear, yet so personal, language. The minimalist, textured interiors, designed by artist HENRYTIMI , create an intimate, almost monastic atmosphere, where every element—rigorously curated down to the smallest detail—seems to exist to enhance the sensory experience. The tasting menus (Arché, Métron, and Télos) are narrative journeys even more than gastronomic ones, while the dining room, guided with extreme precision, completes a project that already seems surprisingly complete. Nomos Ante doesn&#39;t yet have a Michelin star, but it possesses all the hallmarks of <a href="https://www.lofficielitalia.com/pop-culture/emily-in-paris-5-roma-quando-esce-venezia-trama-streaming" target="_blank" rel="noopener">those places</a> that seem destined to receive one. Vision, consistency, courage. And above all, a highly recognizable identity.

Nomos Ante (Photo: Dario Borruto)

A cuisine that doesn&#39;t demand attention, but conquers. Born from moderation, it travels the world and conveys a new idea of Romanness, free and contemporary.

<h3 data-start="2947" data-end="2979" style="text-align: justify;">Two visions, one Rome</h3> Aroma and Nomos Ante today represent two complementary hubs of Roman dining. From the solidity of recognized excellence to the allure of culinary promise. Two different tables, yet united by the same mission: to tell the story of Rome through taste, style, and identity.

Aroma and Nomos Ante: Two Luxury Culinary Destinations to Discover in Rome

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