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
Derek
May 2025
Alessandra was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the stories behind the architecture.
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Rodger
May 2025
A custom experience that we have never had before. We filled the questionnaire almost in reverse, stating the places we had already seen and did not wish to see again. Nadia communicated often to be sure she could make a good plan for us. We saw things we didn't even know existed, enjoyed the inside of a basilica, and spent time in the Jewish Ghetto. One of our fellow travelers who tried to find a site on there own, without a guide never found it even though it was not far from our hotel. A guide is a worthwhile expense
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Debbie
May 2025
Bea was easy to understand and provided great information and a terrific experience. We loved the walk through the local market at the end of our tour. Bea also provided a lot of additional information of other things we could see and do during our time in Rome, this was provided after our tour finished and was way above and beyond what we expected.
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Robert
May 2025
There is so much to see that internet searches can't reveal. We very much enjoyed our walking tour of Rome with a local guide. We filled out a questionnaire before-hand, which helped shape the tour to best fit our interests, capabilities & limitations (being an "aging couple"). Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. She showed us things we never could have found on our own. I even "upgraded" my straw hat to a real one from a company making them since the mid 1800's! From pictures to purchases to palate, it was well worth the extra cost for a private tour. Group tours are adequate, but this was specifically tailored to our interests & capabilities.
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Mark
May 2025
Alex was amazing. He showed so many wonderful things and was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the art and history of Rome. The best money spent on our trip was this tour.
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Karen
May 2025
Bea was friendly and wecoming. As a female solo traveller, i felt very safe. In advance of my visit to Rome, i sent Bea a list of places i would like to see and the itinerary was set up around this.
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