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
Bruce
Jun 2025
Alex was great!!! So attentive and knowledgeable!!
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Kimberly
Jun 2025
Our tour guide, Ugo, is absolutely the best!!! He customized a tour for my husband and I to see everything that was important to us in the tour. Ugo’s knowledge of the history and art behind the sites is amazing. He brings so much perspective and information throughout the tour that I’d next level! Seeing the city through the eyes of a native was very meaningful. Ugo is kind, fun and extremely knowledgeable in everything we saw on our customized, curated tour. By the end of the day, Ugo had become a friend. If you are planning a trip to Rome, seeing the sights with Ugo is an absolute must!!!!
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Kimberly
Jun 2025
Ugo was Absolutely Amazing!!! He is so knowledgeable about the city of Rome and all the history behind each location visited. He is warm and hospitable and was an absolute pleasure spending the day with him. My husband and I saw everything we had hoped to see and more. Ugo is so kind and eager to help you maximize your time and see what’s important to you on the tour. He is so amazing. He truly gave us the perspective from a local, which is exactly what we wanted and showed us Rome through the eyes of a native in the city. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with Ugo. If you are planning a trip to Rome, seeing the sights with Ugo is an absolute must!!!!! He’s the Best!!!!!
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Shawn
Jun 2025
Shiva was an excellent guide for are first day in Rome. She tailored our tour to exactly what we were looking for in quickly understanding Rome and all of its secrets. She was very knowledgeable on the culture, customs and art history of Rome. She gave us great advice on chain gelati vs quality gelati. She pointed out the difference between good local restaurants and shops, and tourist traps. She was very personable and friendly. We could not have asked for a more friendly welcome to Rome.
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Dorothee
Jun 2025
Highly recommended tour. In four hours, we saw many of Rome's sights and learned a lot about its history. Alex was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We would book this tour again anytime.
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Theresa
Jun 2025
We specifically signed up for this tour because we wanted to experience the culture and hidden gems of Rome. The tour did not disappoint thanks to our amazing tour guide, Beatrice. She asked us ahead of time about our interests. And, it was very clear that she prepared and planned our tour based on our interests. We had the chance to get away from the hundreds of tourists because we had already been to all the historical sites. And, we experienced fun Roman foods, wine, markets and art. Something we would have never experienced on our own. We asked Beatrice for recommendations for the rest of our stay. And, she took the time the next day to respond back to us to give us great suggestions. Please ask for Beatrice if you want to really experience the heart of Rome.
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