From breakfast until after the dinner, enjoy one of the best Italian and international fine gourmet experiences. Our Food Hall are ready to be discovered (and Instagrammed) in the most important Italian cities. A closely-guarded secret among locals. This insider secret is nestled away at the top of the shiny, new department store La Rinascente. A stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the Trevi fountain. Come up here for peace and quiet, stylish sunset cocktails or dinner (the roof garden restaurant is run by Michelin-starred chef Riccardo Di Giacinto). Just don’t tell everyone – please!
Nestled atop the iconic La Rinascente department store on Via del Tritone, Maio Restaurant embodies the essence of rooftop elegance in the heart of Rome. This chic venue, spanning the sixth and seventh floors, welcomes diners with a seamless blend of modern Italian design—think warm woods, antique mirrors, and lush greenery—that creates intimate pockets of privacy amid expansive glass walls. As the flagship of the store’s vibrant Food Hall, it transforms a shopping excursion into a culinary escape, where the hum of the Eternal City below fades into the background of refined sophistication.
The menu, crafted by chef Umberto Vezzoli, pays homage to seasonal Roman traditions while weaving in Maio Group’s signature flair, resulting in dishes that balance freshness and innovation. Imagine tender artichokes alla Romana revisited with a contemporary twist, or handmade pastas paired with heirloom tomatoes bursting with summer’s bounty, all elevated by an extensive wine list from celebrated Italian cellars. Up on the seventh-floor terrace, the Moët & Chandon Champagnerie and oyster bar adds a layer of indulgence, serving crisp raw seafood alongside bubbles that catch the golden light, making every bite a celebration of Italy’s coastal and continental bounty.
What truly sets Maio Restaurant apart is its unparalleled perch, offering sweeping vistas of Rome’s timeless skyline—from the Trevi Fountain’s sparkle to the dome of St. Mary Major glowing at dusk. Sunset aperitivi here, with an Aperol Spritz in hand, capture the city’s romantic pulse as the sky ignites in hues of amber and rose, turning a simple meal into a memory etched against ancient rooftops. Whether for a leisurely lunch amid shoppers or an intimate dinner under the stars, this rooftop haven reminds us that in Rome, dining is not just sustenance, but a love letter to la dolce vita.
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