Restaurant in Rome, Italy
Michelin-starred seafood worth the splurge.
Per Me Giulio Terrinoni is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant in Rome's historic centre, ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Classical Europe list and recognised by Star Wine List. Chef Giulio Terrinoni's sourcing-led approach to fish and seafood defines the menu at €€€€ pricing. Book three to four weeks out minimum — this is one of Rome's harder reservations to secure.
Book Per Me Giulio Terrinoni if you want Michelin-starred seafood cooking in a historic Rome setting with a sourcing philosophy that drives every dish on the plate. This is one of the more purposeful fine-dining rooms in the city: Giulio Terrinoni has built the menu around top-quality fish and seafood handled with classical discipline, and the Opinionated About Dining ranking (#314 in 2024, improving to #326 in the 2025 Classical in Europe list) confirms the kitchen is operating at a consistent level. At €€€€ pricing, it is not the cheapest night in Rome, but for the combination of ingredient quality, setting, and Michelin recognition, it compares favourably against the city's other starred options. The booking window is tight — plan at least three to four weeks ahead for dinner, more for Saturday nights.
Per Me sits on Vicolo del Malpasso, a narrow street a short walk from both Via Giulia and Campo dei Fiori. The dining room is minimal and precise: clean lines, fresh flowers throughout, and a visual calm that keeps attention on the plates rather than the décor. The room reads as considered rather than ornate, which suits the cooking style. There are two counter seats facing the open kitchen — the better choice if you want to watch the kitchen in motion and receive a more creative, chef-led surprise menu rather than the standard service. In summer, the terrace opens for outdoor dining. The terrace option adds a different dimension to the meal but books earlier than the interior, so factor that into your planning if a summer evening outside is the goal.
The ingredient sourcing at Per Me is not a branding exercise , it is the structural logic of the menu. Terrinoni's reputation rests on his fish and seafood cooking, which the Star Wine List recognition (White Star, June 2023) and OAD assessments consistently cite alongside the quality of primary ingredients. The approach is unfussy: high-quality product, classical technique, and restraint in building the plate. This matters for how you should read the menu. Dishes here are priced in part for what goes into them, not for theatrical complexity. If your preference is for ingredient-forward cooking where the sourcing is the point rather than the garnish, this kitchen is aligned with that expectation. Meat and vegetarian options appear on the menu alongside the seafood programme, and there is a vegetarian menu that changes regularly.
Among the dishes that have drawn consistent attention from reviewers: broccoletti tortelli with truffles, stuffed artichoke, and the dessert selection. These are cited in multiple source records, so treat them as reliable indicators of the kitchen's range across pasta, vegetables, and pastry, not solely seafood.
The wine cellar is well-stocked, and the Star Wine List White Star designation confirms the programme is taken seriously here. For a room that holds OAD Classical recognition, the expectation is a list with depth in Italian regions and enough European range to support a longer tasting progression. This is a place where you should consider the wine pairing option rather than ordering by the glass.
For food and wine travellers building an Italy itinerary, Per Me is worth placing in context alongside the country's other starred rooms. If Rome is one stop on a broader trip, you might also consider Osteria Francescana in Modena for Massimo Bottura's more conceptually ambitious cooking, Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence for one of Italy's most celebrated wine-led tasting experiences, or Le Calandre in Rubano if you are passing through the Veneto. For sourcing-led seafood cooking at the highest level with an Alpine lens, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico is a counterpoint worth knowing. In Milan, Enrico Bartolini represents another data point for contemporary Italian cooking at the top tier. And for those curious about how Italian fine dining translates elsewhere, 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong and cenci in Kyoto offer interesting comparisons. Closer to home, Dal Pescatore in Runate is a reference point for classical Italian cooking rooted in a single family's sourcing philosophy , a useful parallel to Terrinoni's approach.
The Vicolo del Malpasso location puts you in one of Rome's most historically dense neighbourhoods. Before or after dinner, the area around Campo dei Fiori and Via Giulia rewards walking. For other dining and drinking options nearby, Campocori and Emma Pizzeria Con Cucina are worth knowing for a less formal meal. Enoteca L'antidoto is a strong option if the wine list at dinner has you wanting to continue into the evening. Harry's Bar and Spazio Roma round out the picture for pre-dinner drinks or a lighter alternative. For a wider view of what Rome offers across categories, see our full Rome restaurants guide, our Rome hotels guide, our Rome bars guide, our Rome wineries guide, and our Rome experiences guide.
Smart casual is the safe baseline for a Michelin-starred room at €€€€ pricing in Rome's historic centre. The dining room is minimal and elegant, which means overly casual dress will read as out of place. There is no published dress code in the database, but the setting and price tier point clearly toward smart attire for dinner. For lunch, the standard drops slightly but still leans dressed rather than casual.
Three things matter most before you arrive. First, this is a seafood-forward kitchen , if you are not a fish eater, the menu still has options, but the kitchen's strongest work is in its fish and seafood dishes. Second, book the two counter seats if you want the more creative, open-ended experience with a view into the kitchen. Third, the room is intimate and the booking window is hard, so do not leave reservations late. Michelin 1 Star, OAD Classical recognition, and a 4.6 Google rating across 804 reviews give you a reliable quality baseline for a first visit.
Yes, at this level of ingredient sourcing and Michelin recognition, the tasting format is the better way to experience what the kitchen does well. Terrinoni's cooking rewards sequential progression through the menu , the sourcing-led approach builds across courses in a way that ordering à la carte can fragment. The counter seats come with a chef-led surprise menu, which is the most complete version of that experience. If you are price-sensitive, lunch offers the same kitchen at what is typically a lower entry point for fine-dining rooms of this calibre, though the specific lunch pricing is not confirmed in available data.
Yes, directly. The room is elegant without being stiff, the Michelin and OAD credentials give the evening weight, and the fish and seafood focus means the meal has a clear identity rather than a generic fine-dining feel. For anniversaries or milestone dinners where you want a room that feels genuinely considered rather than just expensive, Per Me works well. The counter seats add an interactive element if you want the occasion to feel more personal and chef-led.
The room is intimate, which makes larger group bookings harder to arrange than at a standard restaurant. The database does not confirm a private dining room. For groups of more than four, contact the restaurant directly well in advance to discuss availability and configuration. At €€€€ pricing, the per-head cost adds up quickly for groups, so factor that into the planning conversation from the start.
Dinner is the fuller experience, particularly if you want the counter seats or the more expansive tasting progression. Lunch runs from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM and is available every day of the week, which makes it a practical option if your evening schedule is full. For a first visit or special occasion, dinner is the right choice. For a more relaxed, lower-commitment introduction to the kitchen , potentially at a better price point , lunch is a reasonable alternative, though specific lunch versus dinner pricing is not confirmed in available data.
At €€€€, it is worth it if you are there primarily for the seafood and fish cooking. The Michelin star, OAD Classical in Europe ranking, and Star Wine List White Star provide three independent verification points that the kitchen and cellar are operating at a level that justifies premium pricing. Compared to other €€€€ rooms in Rome, Per Me has a clearer culinary identity than many: the sourcing-led seafood focus means you are paying for a defined point of view, not a generalist tasting menu. If that focus aligns with what you want from the evening, the price is defensible.
Lead with the fish and seafood dishes , that is where the kitchen's reputation is built and where the sourcing philosophy is most evident. Among the dishes that appear consistently in reviews: broccoletti tortelli with truffles, stuffed artichoke, and the dessert selection. These cover the kitchen's range across pasta, vegetables, and pastry. The counter seats come with a chef-led surprise menu, which removes the ordering decision and hands you the kitchen's current thinking , worth considering if you want the most direct version of what Terrinoni is cooking right now.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Me Giulio Terrinoni | Italian | €€€€ | Per Me Giulio Terrinoni is a restaurant in Rome, Italy. It was published on Star Wine List on June 9, 2023 and is a White Star.; Situated just a few metres from Via Giulia in the heart of the historic city, this restaurant is home to chef Giulio Terrinoni who, over the years, has built a reputation for his superb fish and seafood cuisine which he serves in classic, unfussy style with a focus on top-quality ingredients (meat and vegetarian options also feature on the menu). If you’d like to watch the chef at work and experience a more creative surprise menu, book one of the two seats at the counter facing the open-view kitchen.; A stone's throw from Campo dei Fiori, one of the most characteristic squares of Rome, surrounded by the most fascinating streets full of history of the eternal city, among old chic stores, is the restaurant Per Me of chef Giulio Terrinoni. You are welcomed in a very elegant environment, minimal chic style and characterized by fresh flowers everywhere. There is always a vegetarian menu that changes often, following the creativity of the chef. The broccoletti tortelli with truffles, the stuffed artichoke and the selection of desserts are an exceptional experience. The wine cellar is well stocked. In summer it is possible to eat on the outdoor terrace.; Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #326 (2025); Situated just a few metres from Via Giulia in the heart of the historic city, this restaurant is home to chef Giulio Terrinoni who, over the years, has built a reputation for his superb fish and seafood cuisine which he serves in classic, unfussy style with a focus on top-quality ingredients (meat and vegetarian options also feature on the menu). If you’d like to watch the chef at work and experience a more creative surprise menu, book one of the two seats at the counter facing the open-view kitchen.; Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #314 (2024); Michelin 1 Star (2024); Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Recommended (2023) | Hard | — |
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Key differences to consider before you reserve.
The dining room is described as minimal-chic with fresh flowers throughout — which signals that smart dress is appropriate. A Michelin-starred room at the €€€€ price point in central Rome will expect you to look the part. Avoid casualwear; think dress trousers or a dinner dress rather than jeans and trainers.
Seafood is the focus — chef Giulio Terrinoni has built his reputation around fish and seafood with top-quality sourcing, so if that format doesn't appeal, this isn't the right room. Two counter seats face the open kitchen and come with a more creative surprise menu, which is worth requesting if you want a more involved experience. The restaurant sits on Vicolo del Malpasso, a narrow street close to Campo dei Fiori, so factor time to find it.
Yes, particularly at the counter. The two counter seats facing the open kitchen give you a more creative, surprise-format menu that goes beyond the standard offering — at a €€€€ price point, that's the version that justifies the spend. Terrinoni's OAD Classical in Europe ranking (#326 in 2025, #314 in 2024) and Michelin star confirm the cooking is consistent enough to back up the format.
Yes. The minimal-chic room, Michelin star, and serious wine programme (Star Wine List White Star) make it a solid choice for a birthday, anniversary, or milestone dinner in Rome. If you want outdoor dining in summer, the terrace is available — worth requesting at booking for added occasion framing.
The room is intimate by design, and the counter seats only two — so large group bookings may be constrained. For parties of four or more, confirm availability directly before booking, as smaller fine-dining rooms at this level in Rome often cap group sizes or require the full room for larger parties.
Dinner is the stronger choice for a full experience — the kitchen is open on both services (12:30–2 PM and 7–10 PM daily), but dinner allows more time and a relaxed pace that suits the €€€€ format. Lunch can work well if you want a lighter version of the meal, and the counter seats are available at both services if you want the surprise menu.
At €€€€ with a Michelin star and back-to-back OAD Classical in Europe rankings in 2024 and 2025, the credentials support the price for a seafood-focused tasting format. If you're comparing with other starred rooms in Rome, Per Me earns its place specifically through sourcing discipline and a focused menu rather than theatrical production — so it rewards guests who value ingredient quality over spectacle.
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