Holy See

About Holy See

The Vatican City is the spiritual centre of Catholicism — St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Museums.

Wonderful Tourist Locations

Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Holy See.

St. Peter's Basilica

Renaissance masterpiece and largest church in the world.

Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in the Vatican Museums.

Vatican Gardens

Private gardens behind Vatican City walls.

Top Restaurants in Holy See

Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.

Italian

Ristorante La Pergola

Rome

At Rome's Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, La Pergola holds three Michelin stars as Italy's only three-star restaurant with panoramic views extending toward Vatican City. Chef Heinz Beck's refined Mediterranean tasting menus attract pilgrims and gourmands alike. The closest haute cuisine experience to the Holy See.

Roman

Ristorante Ad Roma

Vatican City

Steps from St. Peter's Square, Ad Roma serves classic Roman cuisine—cacio e pepe, saltimbocca, and carciofi alla giudia—in an elegant setting frequented by Vatican visitors and clergy. The proximity to the Vatican makes it a natural dining stop for pilgrims. Rome's most convenient fine-dining near the Holy See.

Roman

Insalata Ricca

Rome

Near the Vatican Museums, Insalata Ricca offers Roman trattoria classics—carbonara, amatriciana, and tiramisu—in a bustling setting popular with tourists and Vatican staff. Multiple locations across Rome serve consistent quality. The quintessential casual Roman meal near Vatican City.