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Date ideas in Rome
Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.
18 places
The top 18
Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.
4.8· 511kTheatre · Trastevere1. Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre with arena views and museum displays; the standard ticket also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine.
4.8· 2.0kLive music · Parioli2. Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Classical concert institution at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, presenting orchestral, choral and family performances.
4.7· 8.7kGallery · Trastevere3. Galleria Doria Pamphilj
Palace art gallery with works by Caravaggio and Velázquez, ornate rooms and a Hall of Mirrors.
4.7· 6.1kTheatre · San Lorenzo4. Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Rome's Teatro Costanzi stages opera, ballet and concerts in an ornate historic auditorium.
4.7· 2.5kTheatre · Trastevere5. Teatro Argentina
Historic theatre on Largo di Torre Argentina presenting stage productions and children's theatre in an ornate auditorium.
4.7· 1.4kTheatre · Parioli6. Sala Sinopoli
Concert hall at Auditorium Parco della Musica with a flexible layout and cherry-wood acoustic panels.
4.6· 24kTheatre · Parioli7. Auditorium Parco della Musica
Renzo Piano's music complex combines three indoor concert halls with the outdoor Cavea amphitheatre and architectural tours.
4.6· 11kGallery · Parioli8. National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
National art museum displaying modern and contemporary painting and sculpture on Viale delle Belle Arti.
4.6· 2.4kLive music · Garbatella9. Casa del Jazz
Jazz concert venue in Villa Osio with a 150-seat indoor auditorium and outdoor performances in its park.
4.6· 1.4kTheatre · Torre Gaia10. Teatro Tor Bella Monaca
Neighbourhood theatre with two performance halls, plays, children's shows and workshops in Tor Bella Monaca.
4.5· 8.8kTheatre · San Lorenzo11. Teatro Brancaccio
Theatre on Via Merulana presenting musicals, plays, concerts, dance and family shows.
4.5· 3.5kTheatre · Fonte Laurentina12. UCI Luxe Maximo
Seven-screen cinema inside Maximo Shopping with reclining seats, personal tables and an iSense auditorium.
4.5· 3.4kTheatre · Vatican City13. Ghione
A 465-seat theatre near St Peter's staging plays, piano recitals and other concerts; suitability for children depends on the show.
4.5· 2.8kGallery · Quarticciolo14. CSOA Forte Prenestinio
Self-managed cultural centre in a historic fort hosting concerts, exhibitions, workshops and community events.
4.7· 205Theatre · Trastevere15. Il Cinema in Piazza
Free summer film screenings in Piazza San Cosimato, with retrospectives, guest discussions and children's animation.
4.5· 610Theatre · Villa Certosa16. Ellington Club & Restaurant
Pigneto dinner theater presenting live music, burlesque and cabaret, with cocktails and DJ sets after the show.
4.5· 541Live music · Prati17. Arciliuto Jazz Club & Restaurant
Historic jazz venue near Piazza Navona pairing intimate live performances with Roman cuisine and cocktails.
4.4· 6.6kTheatre · Prati18. Auditorium della Conciliazione
Indoor performing arts venue near St Peter's hosting concerts, ballet, musicals and comedy.
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