Freni e Frizioni

A relaxed atmosphere, cool music, a young crowd, and inventive cocktails set the mood at Freni e Frizioni, one of the best examples of an aperitivo' bar that Rome has to offer. Couscous, grilled vegetables, bruschetta and pastas are constantly replenished as you chow down while sipping on your drink. The bar itself has a laid-back alternative vibe with mix-matched vintage furniture, stacks of club flyers and blasting beats. Once an auto body shop, hence the name: Freni (breaks) and Frizioni (clutch), the bar accommodates patrons both inside as well as outside on the large adjacent piazza. A favorite among Romans in the know, especially during the summer when the outside piazza is in full swing, this bar retains its allure well into the night.