612557 Thu Apr 16 12:58:08 -0700 2009 6 58 Italy 0 4602045 For DH's big birthday night in Rome, my current plan is for a booking at Al Ceppo at 9pm. We're also going to Galleria Borghese during the 5-7pm timeslot. In between, i was thinking of stopping somewhere for cocktails. Not really sure if there are nice bars/lounges in the Parioli area. So right now, my plan is to perhaps stop in somewhere along Via Veneto. Any suggestions? Thanks! Thu Apr 16 12:58:08 -0700 2009 276975 ms. chow 1 4603468 The terrace bar upstairs in the hotel Eden, via Ludovisi, just off via Veneto, is simply beautiful and very elegant. Failing that I'd go to another hotel rather than a bar on via Veneto. I think the Majestic also has a beautiful bar, but the Eden has charm plus a superb view. Thu Apr 16 23:54:46 -0700 2009 4602045 83777 mbfant 1 4603690 You can't beat the canal side bar at the Gritti Palace. And if the weather isn't cooperating inside is pretty nice too. Fri Apr 17 05:38:55 -0700 2009 4602045 112335 mexivilla 2 4605515 But it's in Venice. The question was for Rome. Fri Apr 17 15:17:55 -0700 2009 4603690 83777 mbfant 3 4606210 Thanks Maureen. I was starting to look up Gritti Palace and wondered why Venice kept coming up. Fri Apr 17 21:27:21 -0700 2009 4605515 276975 ms. chow 3 4606474 My apologies. I guess I just have Venice on the brain. Sat Apr 18 05:16:44 -0700 2009 4605515 112335 mexivilla 1 4606478 Harry's Bar on via veneto Sat Apr 18 05:20:16 -0700 2009 4602045 251576 emn76