Café Romano brings back Sunday lunch at Rome's Hotel d'Inghilterra
On the ground floor of the Hotel d'Inghilterra in Rome, the Café Romano revives Sunday lunch with seasonal dishes and homemade flavors.
Some split their Sundays between brunch and takeout, while others prefer the leisurely, shared lunches of yesteryear. That's the spirit of the new Sunday lunch at Café Romano, the restaurant on the ground floor of the Hotel d'Inghilterra, one of the capital's most elegant and historic buildings, just steps from the Piazza di Spagna.
Following a renovation that revitalized its spaces and culinary offerings, the hotel invites Romans and other visitors to rediscover the ritual of Sunday brunch. There are no international brunches or global formats, but rather a return to the Italian style with dishes that evoke home, family, and the seasons.
“Every dish I prepare must evoke a memory of Sundays with my family,” says Andrea Sangiuliano, the restaurant’s executive chef. “For me, Sunday lunch is much more than just a meal: it’s a moment that transcends food, where flavors, emotions, and tradition intertwine. An opportunity to come together and rediscover the joy of being together.”
The menu focuses on Italian and regional products, featuring local ingredients, a short supply chain, and a "km Lazio" menu that changes weekly. It begins with appetizers to share, such as fritters, puntarelle, and seasonal vegetables, accompanied by homemade bread. These are followed by ricotta and spinach ravioli with double butter and sage, fettuccine, or rigatoni with oxtail stew, depending on the day, and main courses like tomato meatballs, saltimbocca, roasts, and seasonal side dishes. The meal concludes with Sunday pastries: profiteroles, fruit tarts, and diplomats.
The full menu costs €60, excluding drinks, and is served from 12:30 to 15:00. There is a special children's menu for €30 for children under 10, and individual dishes can also be ordered.
Café Romano is the hotel's culinary heart. Following its renovation, its interior has been transformed into an elegant and inviting Roman lounge, where vintage furnishings blend seamlessly with contemporary design: warm colors, ambient lighting, wooden tables, and touches of gold and black. The terrace on Via Borgognona adds a charming element for al fresco dining.
Sunday lunch marks a new chapter in the hotel's food and beverage offerings, which have been completely reinvented. Alongside Terrazza Romana, the rooftop restaurant, and Café Romano Lounge Bar, the restaurant now pays homage to tradition with a concept of understated luxury, hospitality, and Italian flair.