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    Niji Cafè

    4.9 (25 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Cafes
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Just a Little Red / Cardinale
    Mason A.

    Just found my new favorite cocktail bar for my frequent visits to Rome! This spot is still being discovered and it looks fairly new. If this is your first visit, then you will have to pay the membership fee for 10€ I believe. This is good for one year and you can come back as many times as you like. This is actually a nice perk about many of the Speakeasy style places in Rome, because it makes the place classified as a private club. I also like that they open earlier and more throughout the week than most cocktail places, so you don't have to wait until midnight to sip a nice cocktail...didn't have to snooze in the next day! The decoration is one of a kind and I love all the Botero artwork and quirky pieces that inhabit this place. The restroom even has historic newspapers lining the walls. Great chill funk music with a really eclectic and unique vibe all around! The drinks on the menu are phenomenal and all very unique. The bartender and owner are courteous and can make recommendations depending upon your taste. The "Cardinale" was smooth, boozy, and classically flavored. "Just a Little Red" is a complex and strong slow-sipping kind of cocktail. "Niji Noir" is like a nice taste of spring in your mouth with honey that goes down like candy. "Alice Le Bois" was foamy, sweet, and fresh. "La Vie En Rose" (Gin) was foamy, a little strong, and fresh. Hope this review helps...now good luck finding the red door in Trastevere!

    Katherine B.

    A very cool and relaxed atmosphere. I like the little nook tables and chairs. The cafe is very intimate and appointed like a lounge or a cozy apartment. The menu has an interesting mix of cocktails that I've never seen before. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. It's a place that I would categorize as an experience.

    Exquisitely appointed cocktail bar in Trastevere.
    Roy S.

    If there was one thing that was a pleasant surprise on my recent visit to Rome, it was how well the city does speakeasy's and cocktail bars....Niji was no exception....exquisitely appointed cocktail bar that caught my attention as I headed just up the street to catch dinner at Da Enzo. I decided I had to come back following dinner to have at least one drink here....had a wonderfully prepared gin cocktail before the bartender experimented with Havana Club rum and made a perfect daiquiri. Great staff and unique furnishings. Reasonably priced as well.

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    Jackson H.

    Very cool amazingly designed cocktail craft bar and lounge. The bartenders are friendly and amazing. I highly recommend the Earl Grey gin infused cocktail and the Kuala Lumpur Cardamom infused vodka cocktail. Both are amazing (ask for little or no sugar to really bring out the flavors) Great place for a pre or post dinner drink. And you must see the decor. Enjoy Place closes at 2am

    Spritz and er mito with complimentary figs and bread.
    Amanda R.

    From the moment you walk through the door, this place infects you. Its decor is a wild mix of classic frames housing a variation of David la chappelle prints and classic paintings. The atmosphere is amazing but where Niji really shines is with its cocktails. Try the 'er mito' for a fresh, earl grey infused take on a negroni. And the spritz's are something to write home about too. I came before dinner and I'll be back after.

    Nice atmosphere, cool people and importantly great service. If you're a local or a tourist and you like cozy bars this one is for you

    Great cocktails and good snacks accompanying

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    A truly unique experience. It had a speakeasy / library vibe. Very cozy. The bartender was very personable. Excellent cocktails.

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    The group and I went here after a long day of touring the city. Great drinks and a great vibe! Perfect way to end the day!

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    Fantastic little place with great drinks! You need to go here for a drink and relax if you are nereby!

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    Amazing cocktails and excellent service. The drinks are really unique and they bring out delicious snacks on the house with your drinks.

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    We wandered in here before dinner in the Trastevere area of Rome looking for a high end cocktail.

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    Peaky Blinders

    Peaky Blinders

    4.9(7 reviews)
    1.3 kmCentro Storico

    What a cool and chic cocktail bar!…read more My husband and I visited Peaky Blinders kind of by mistake. We were on our way to Jerry Thomas Speakeasy and turned into the wrong street and saw their bright red door. We didn't stop here at first and went on our way to Jerry Thomas. Like always, JT was packed and they said they probably wouldn't have any openings until 1am (it was 9pm). We decided to go back and check out that cute little bar with the bright red door and were quickly welcomed by the owner and staff. This bar is inspired by the show Peaky Blinders and they have a lot of decor that goes in connection to the show. At the time of ordering our drinks, they told us that they didn't have a lot of the ingredients for most of the cocktails in the menu because they couldn't find fresh ingredients in the market and they are very particular as to what they serve to their customers. The owner quickly asked us what we were in the mood for and that he would prepare something unique just for us. I asked him for something fresh, but not too sweet with gin or vodka. He delivered exactly what I asked him and it was the most delicious drinks ever! I was honestly inspired by how passionate he was about the produce he was using in his cocktails, and how much love and dedication he had for serving the best of the best.

    My cousins and I have been here 2 nights in a row, going on 3! You walk down a slightly unsettling…read moreroad into an unexpectedly comfortable and welcoming bar... then you never want to leave. We had an old fashioned, a Daiquiri, and an English Rose (sweet, complex) on the first day, all of which were perfect. I spent 2 or more hours sitting and talking at a comfortable volume, listening to chill music. Lorenzo was our bartender for most of our trip (but we also just met Igino, who is also a great bartender!!), and every drink he made us was exactly what we wanted. On our second day, we had the Manhattan, Lorenzo's version of the English Rose, and a Moscow Mule. Then a new drink with cranberry and almond, another Lorenzo English Rose (because my cousin tasted it and loved it), and another Old Fashioned. Igino also made us some amazing drinks based on what we liked about our other drinks, and made us feel so welcome. Not only are the bartenders, drinks, music, and atmosphere amazing here, but the people who come here and chat with you are also super chill and friendly. You can tell that people who come to this bar are familiar with this place and love it as much as we already do. As cool as some of the bars in this city are, this one is one you can feel at home in. Definitely stop by, because you won't regret it, and you'll probably find yourself coming back as many days as you're here.

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    Peaky Blinders - English rose

    English rose

    Peaky Blinders - Peaky Blinders and some bar rules below

    Peaky Blinders and some bar rules below

    Peaky Blinders - Lemon & Juniper, very fresh and zesty

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    Lemon & Juniper, very fresh and zesty

    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy - Entrance door

    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

    4.3(86 reviews)
    1.4 kmCentro Storico
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    Still my favorite bar in the world, the class and service here is the best! I love the interesting…read moresetting and seating position for guests to feel unique and private. On this recent, I had the famed blue blaze which shutdown the lights in the bar as they meticulously prepared this specialty. This was special and I enjoyed many penicillins on this trip! The main bar and staff were excellent!

    Sometimes you just get lucky and stumble upon an experience that completely blows you away. My…read morehusband had read about this speakeasy in Rome and wanted to go. You have to make a reservation, as this is a private club. How intriguing! The club opens at 9:00 PM and closes at 4:00 AM. So, we made a reservation for a Sunday evening. It is located down a dimly lit street off the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II - adding more to the intrigue. There is really no signage except on the door there is a brass plaque that says "Prof. Jerry Thomas." You ring the bell, the door is answered, you give your name and the password (Yes, there is a password to get in), and you are admitted to the club. There is a €5 per person annual membership fee. We were warmly greeted by Roberto and seated at a comfortable table. This speakeasy held about 25 people, with two bartenders mixing drinks. Euro and Roberto saw to our every need and were excellent! When my husband asked if they had rye whisky on the bar, Roberto suggested he go to the bar and look. They had probably 14 different bottles of rye, but none from Maryland. When he asked for a rye Manhattan, Roberto brought over a bottle of their "house" rye, which was made especially for them. After he mentioned that if his Manhattan was made using their house rye, the cost would be €40. My husband quickly declined and opted for a regular rye Manhattan for €15! I am not much of drinker, so they made me an Amaretto. Both were served on the rocks, except this time, each had one huge ice cube - we had never seen such large cubes before. We both thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Speakeasy and told Roberto we would be back again. It was such an interesting, fun and enjoyable concept.

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    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy - Doorbell - need secret password to get in!

    Doorbell - need secret password to get in!

    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy - Manhattan

    Manhattan

    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy - First round

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    Il Marchese - Carbonara

    Il Marchese

    4.1(14 reviews)
    1.8 kmCentro Storico

    Came here on a recommendation from a friend because of the large collection of Amaro. What we found…read morewas some amazing food, great service, and lots of Amaro. The food presentation was beautiful and the ambiance was nice and fairly quiet. Also important to note, I could not tell the difference between the gluten-free pasta and the normal one. It was really good. This should be on everyone's list when visiting Rome.

    Il Marchese came highly recommended by one of my friends. We had an overall positive experience at…read morethe restaurant. I made reservations for 7pm on a Tuesday evening. The place was just filling up when we got settled into the restaurant. Loved the vibe of the place. It felt elegant but also homey. We ordered a couple of cocktails based off their sweet to bitter ratios. I got one of the fizzes that was equally sweet and bitter, and my husband got the cocktail called AME#2 that was all the way up on the sweetness and bitterness. We both loved our drinks. We ordered a couple of items to share including the fried zucchini appetizer with mozzarella, anchovies, and sun dried tomatoes and a pasta dish with seafood and toasted shaved coconuts. I enjoyed both starters, but I can see the seafood pasta being too much for those faint at heart when it comes to fishiness. Loved the octopus entree I got. It had great texture, especially with the crispiness on the outside. My husband also liked his veal entree. I had the pleasure of trying a piece of the meat, which was so tender and moist.

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    Il Marchese - Carbonara

    Carbonara

    Il Marchese - Excellent wine pairing

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    Excellent wine pairing

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