ALCAZAR Rome

Alcazar sits on Via Cardinale Merry del Val, a world away from the shopping rush of Via Condotti. It serves Italian and Mediterranean fare before the room shifts into a house and dance club.

The choice of Alcazar depends entirely on your tolerance for the Colosseum’s surrounding tourist traps. While most venues near the Forum rely on their proximity to history to draw a crowd, Alcazar ignores the spectacle. It is dressier than the typical nightlife spots in Trastevere, focusing on a house-heavy soundtrack rather than the tired, chart-topping hits that dominate the rest of the city. If you want a late night that feels rooted in the local rhythm rather than the nearby landmarks, this is where you go.