8 Best Bars in Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, and the Jewish Ghetto, Rome

The proximity of this traditional enoteca (wine bar) to Montecitorio, the Italian Parliament building, makes it a favorite with journalists and politicos, who often stop in for a glass of wine after work. But it's the tantalizing smell of truffles from the snack counter, where a sommelier waits to organize your tasting, that will probably lure you inside. There's also a celebrated restaurant where you can book a table and enjoy a parade of elegant Italian plates. Don't forget to check out the wineshop, too.

Specializing in the vintages produced by smaller vineyards from Sicily to Venice, this historical wine bar also has a menu of Italian delicacies (meats and cheeses) that likewise represents the entire Italian peninsula. The burrata with sun-dried tomatoes is a perennial favorite. The tiny bar is well designed but is always busy and never accepts reservations. If all the seats are taken, you might be able to sip wine on the step outside while taking in the snippets of Roman life passing by.

One of just a handful of hidden bars in Rome, this intimate bar looks like a Prohibition-era haunt and serves the kind of classic cocktails you find in New York speakeasies. It's seating room only, so reservations must be made online in advance. Upon booking, you'll receive a password via email. Serious cocktail aficionados can also purchase specialty bitters and mixology tools at the Emporium across the alley from the drinks spot.

Rome has no shortage of gorgeous rooftop terrace bars open in the warmer months, but this one—nestled amid cupolas and bell towers atop the Eitch Borromini hotel—is exceptional. Seats along the edge look down on Bernini's famed fountain in Piazza Navona. The chic white couches are almost always filled with well-heeled Romans, making sunset reservations essential.

Here, a labyrinth of rooms contains a bistro and champagnerie, which are stocked with delicious delicacies and sought-after vintages, and a nightclub with two dance floors featuring every genre of music—from electronic and underground, to hip-hop, lounge, and international.

The romantic rooftop terrace at I Sofà has a 360-degree view of the Eternal City, so it's no surprise that it's a prime spot for a late-afternoon cocktail (weather permitting). The bar takes its name from the historic stone benches carved into the wall at the entrance to the Hotel St. George. Head downstairs in the cooler months for a wide selection of craft beers on tap inside the Hotel Indigo.

Want a peek at Rome's rooftops from atop an iconic, wisteria-draped palazzo? Head to the small terrace bar at the Hotel Raphaël, noted for its bird's-eye view of the campaniles and palazzos of Piazza Navona. This is one of Rome's most romantic spots, so booking a table (and being prepared for the relatively high prices) is advised.

Salami-and-cheese tasting menus and a seemingly unlimited selection of wines, Prosecco, vini santi, and grappe are highlights of this lovely (albeit tiny) enoteca with a very old-fashioned vibe. Inside, it's standing-room only; in good weather, you can sit outside at an oak barrique on a quiet cobblestone street leading to one of Rome's prettiest small squares.