Filter coffee bars in Rome
Where Rome takes pour-over and batch brew seriously. Single origins, careful extraction, beans that change with the season.
24 cafés · Italy
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Faro - Caffe Specialty
Rome's foundational specialty bar, open since 2016, runs its own roastery under the Aliena label and offers up to 16…
Marigold
Danish baker Sofie Wochner and Roman chef Domenico Cortese run this much-loved Ostiense brunch spot and micro-bakery…
Roscioli Caffe Pasticceria
The Roscioli family's coffee arm anchors the Campo de Fiori end of Piazza Benedetto Cairoli with a two-level counter,…
Fischio
A tiny kiosk at Piazzale degli Eroi in the Prati residential grid, Fischio runs one of Rome's most thoughtful outdoor…
Marjani Coffee Roaster
Alessandro Pau's one-person micro-roastery and cafe on Viale Beethoven in EUR is one of Rome's most distinctive…
Origine San Paolo
On Via Corinto near the Basilica San Paolo metro station, Origine occupies a handsome space of dark wood, green…
Barnum Roma
On Via del Pellegrino near Campo de Fiori, Barnum reinvented itself as a dedicated specialty bar in 2020, cycling…
Caffe Cantu
Under owner Francesca Surano since 2010, Caffe Cantu at Piazza Cesare Cantu in Appio Latino was among the first…
Casa Matti
Founded by Matteo Strano and Kevin Habib, Casa Matti has quickly become a Prati favourite for its quirky interiors,…
Fax Factory
Opened in 2018 by Luca Palazzi and Gaia Aurora Olmedo on Via Antonio Raimondi in Pigneto, Fax Factory doubles as a…
Tram Depot Testaccio
Parked on Via Marmorata since 2013, this restored 1930s green tram car is a Rome original: a seasonal outdoor kiosk…
Bap
Opened in July 2024 near Porta Pia, Bap channels three generations of the Mauceri family's Torrefazione 68 into a…
LUNA by Faro
A second expression of the Faro-Aliena universe, tucked on Via delle Quattro Fontane just steps from Piazza…
Mostro
Installed in a restored kiosk facing the Pyramid of Cestius at Piazza di Porta San Paolo since spring 2024, Mostro is…
Bar Sota
A contemporary all-day diner on Via della Frezza in Flaminio, Bar Sota anchors its coffee program around Barcelona…
Cafe Merenda
Founded by Chiara Caruso in 2016 and relocated to a generous corner 1930s building opposite the iconic Gazometro in…
Grani Farine e Caffe
Giorgia Roscioli opened this Monteverde Vecchio bakery-cafe in February 2023, bringing her pastry background from…
Le Levain Cafe
The Via Piave outpost of the beloved Trastevere boulangerie, opened November 2023 in partnership with Picapau Coffee…
LOVE - Specialty Croissants
Opened in late 2023 on Via Tunisi near the Vatican Museums, LOVE pairs Aliena and rotating European specialty…
Mileto Caffe
A family-run neighbourhood bar at Piazza Mileto in Capannelle, transformed by young barista Federica Federico who has…
Nero Vaniglia
Occupying a heritage pasticceria space on Circonvallazione Ostiense that has been in operation since the late 1950s,…
Otaleg Monteverde
Gelato master Marco Radicioni opened this Monteverde Vecchio location in June 2023, adding a full specialty coffee…
Retrovino
A short walk from the Pantheon on Via d'Ascanio, Retrovino pairs a serious rotation of 100% arabica single-origin…
Sensorio Coffee Lab
Founded in 2023 by brothers Matteo and Luca Di Lorenzo, Sensorio operates as both roastery and cafe on Via Flaminia…
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