Rome
Ristorante with a Roman - dinner experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 4 hours
5.0
(6)
Ristorante with a Roman - dinner experience
Good food, and even better company (we’re not biased, promise). And some supplì, pasta and secondi.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Eat and drink like a Roman in a classic trattoria or osteria, with the excellent company of one of our hosts (alright, we might be slightly biased but they really are wonderful)
- Discover the places where the locals really eat and try the classic dishes that are served there
- Learn about Italian food culture and the dishes that are eaten as antipasti, primi and secondi
- Enjoy an authentic meal, trying traditional Roman dishes made with seasonal produce - it’s all about hyper-local ingredients, cooked with passion (ah, a cliche, but it has to come from somewhere!)
- Enjoy a glass of regional wine, beer or soft drink with your meal
- Get tips and recommendations from your host about the best places to eat in the city
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
3 course meal with 2 drinks (wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage)
Flexible meeting point and time
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll join one of our local Rome hosts to enjoy dinner together, the Italian way. When discovering a new city, we find there’s no better way of learning about a new culture than through its food.
And a hands-on approach is key, so you’ll need to eat a lot, obviously. You’ll head to an osteria or trattoria recommended by your host, and discover Rome’s hyper-local, seasonal dishes prepared and served the local way.
Your host will share with you their city’s food culture and recommend dishes to order for your antipasti, primi and secondi, and even dolce if you’ve still got space!
Antipasto means ‘before your meal’, and in Rome (depending on the season), there’s nothing better than fried zucchini flowers, or perhaps supplì, fried rice balls. For primi, what about a cacio e pepe, one of Rome’s beloved pasta dishes - it may only consist of pasta, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano cheese, but it’s an art form to get right!
Secondi could be braised oxtail, and just like that, you’ve eaten like a Roman! And everyone knows, good food tastes even better with good company, which is where your host comes in.
We wish we could join you for dinner!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Judith
May 2025
Luca Modesti is a superb guide. Not only incredibly knowledgeable but so personable as well. Luca was our guide for 3 hours in Rome. He asked us what we were interested in and proceeded to fulfill all our requests and then some! He even gave us a list of places to visit and favorite restaurants for the next couple of days while in Rome. I can’t say enough about our time with Luca. It was a highlight of our visit to Rome.
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Jessica
May 2025
Nadia was an exceptional host. Very knowledgeable and accomodating
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Kimberly
May 2025
Wonderful experience working with a local private guide. Truly customizable and paced at your desire. Our lovely hostess, Bea, was a delight to be around and shared her personal life experiences with us. So warm and friendly and made herself available for questions even after our tour!!
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Tracy
May 2025
Claudio is an amazing historian. He took the time to point out specific sites of historical importance and architecture. Claudio took us down beautiful floral lined streets and alley ways that we would otherwise of not seen. I would recommend him to anyone for a private tour of Rome.
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Kimberly
May 2025
We loved Bea’s openness and down to earth personality. She was easy to talk to and was thoughtful about our experience. It was fun to end the tour in a market, sampling local food. She made herself available for questions even after our tour. I recommend having suggestions about what you want to see. She’s open to showing you anything you customize! Next time I would choose to have her do a neighborhood tour.
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Troy
May 2025
Our tour guide Indira did a wonderful job of showing us many unique views on our tour. The rose garden was great, history throughout the tour was very helpful.
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