Cocktails at the Plaza Premium First Lounge in Rome Fiumicino

No longer just a waiting space before the flight, but a real gastronomic and sensory experience. Inside the Plaza Premium First Lounge at Rome Fiumicino airport, the Aero Bar represents the heart of the airport's signature mixology proposal, with an exclusive drink list designed specifically for the Italian market and available only in the Roman lounge.

On the occasion of the National Cocktail Day on March 24, Plaza Premium Group turned the spotlight on the Nebula Plaza Cocktail, one of the lounge's iconic creations, which combines rye whiskey, Barolo Chinato, Cynar and Aperol in a contemporary reinterpretation of Italian flavors. The philosophy behind the proposal is that of "Proudly Local": signature cocktails that tell the story of Italian territories, traditions and ingredients through mixology.

Next to the Nebula Plaza, the menu offers original cocktails such as Balos, with local gin, Mastika, Tzatziki sauce and raspberry vinegar, and Amatriciana Old Fashioned, inspired by Lazio cuisine with bourbon infused with pork cheek, plum syrup and celery bitters. The selection is completed by 11186, which combines grappa and Summer Sake with Sorrento lemon and matcha, creating a bridge between Italian flavors and oriental suggestions.

The choice of Rome Fiumicino for this project is not accidental. Plaza Premium Group, a world leader in airport hospitality with a presence in over 600 airports in 150 countries and 30 million passengers served every year, has chosen the Roman airport for its first Plaza Premium First Lounge in Europe. The Plaza Premium First Longe in Rome Fiumicino lounge covers 700 square meters in Terminal 1 and offers an exclusive experience that combines design, comfort and haute cuisine.

The offer does not stop at cocktails. Inside the lounge there is also the Primo Dining Room, where chef Daniele De Vettor signs an à la carte menu prepared espresso in the internal kitchen, a rare element in the airport landscape. The dishes are designed to dialogue with cocktails and enhance Italian gastronomy, from breakfast to dinner.

Plaza Premium Group operates the world's largest network of independent airport lounges and, under its different brands, offers services ranging from lounges and airport hotels to passenger services and digital experiences. The group has received over 100 international awards and for nine consecutive years (2016–2025) has been awarded by Skytrax as the World's Best Independent Airport Lounge.

For passengers departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport, the Plaza Premium First Lounge is therefore not only a space for relaxation, but a place to start the journey with a high-level gastronomic and hospitality experience, transforming time at the airport into an integral part of the journey.